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Innoviti Grows Advisory Board with Appointment of Industry Stalwart Nish Kotecha 11-21-2024 10:25 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Innoviti Technologies Pvt Ltd Innoviti Grows Advisory Board with Appointment of Industry Stalwart Nish Kotecha Innoviti, India's largest payments-centric retail SaaS platform, today announced the appointment of tech and Board professional and Chairman of Finboot and Agam, NISH KOTECHA as a member of its Advisory Board. Nish will advise Innoviti on building and marketing new consumer payment experiences based on his vast international experience in the financial technology space. He will also guide Innoviti in its IPO planned in the next 12 months. Nish Kotecha, is an impact and technology entrepreneur, journalist and investment banking and Board professional. He is Chair and Cofounder of Finboot. Finboot's technology provides green supply chain management for the world's largest capital-intensive companies. He is also, Chair of AGAM which is an AI driven fintech platform enabling banks to transform banking for users (individuals and businesses) through Earned Wage Access and beyond. Previously, Nish held senior positions at Lehman Brothers, JP Morgan and BZW/Barclays. Nish has been a key player in supporting enterprise and entrepreneurship globally. He was a founder of TIE UK and formerly a TIE Global Trustee; Former Business Banking Resolution Service Co-Chair & SME Panel Member; Former Deputy Chair London of Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Investment Committee & Industry & Chairman of London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation, amongst others. Nish is a graduate of the London School of Economics. Rajeev Agrawal, Founder and CEO of Innoviti, said: "We are excited that Nish Kotecha is joining the Innoviti Advisory Board. Nish brings with him a unique combination of consumer insights and financial technologies that will help us further enhance our highly differentiated payments-centric retail SaaS toolset to create unique value-added solutions." Nish Kotecha, said: "I am excited to formally be part of the Innoviti team at this key stage their growth and look forward to not only guiding them on their product roadmap, but also their IPO plans." About Innoviti Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Innoviti provides payments-centric retail SaaS tools to enterprise brands and their channel partners, helping them grow faster and with lesser efforts, by unlocking competitive advantages left hidden away by traditional payment solutions. Innoviti's tools run across online and offline payment channels, processing over Rs. 84, 000 Cr. annually from across 2000 cities and over 20,000 merchants. The company processes more than 50% of all purchases happening in enterprise retailers in the food & grocery, lifestyle, and healthcare categories. Backed by marquee investors such as Bessemer Venture Partners, USA, FMO, Netherlands, Catamaran Ventures (Mr. Narayana Murthy's family office), India, and the Patni Family Office, India, Innoviti is the recipient of RBI's final authorization to operate as an online payment aggregator. The company has won the 50 fastest growing companies in Asia award from Deloitte four times, Reliance Innovation Award, and the Mastercard Innovation Award, and has 11 patents to its name, with 16 more in pipeline. For more information, please visit - www.innoviti.com About Finboot Finboot's technology provides green supply chain management for the world's largest capital-intensive companies. Our technology traces carbon emissions and minimises risk through immutable data. Finboot is backed by SABIC and Repsol. Finboot has created the first green supply chain management suite with features including integrated traceability, allowing you to track carbon emissions, automate digital product passports, create your sustainability credits and facilitate compliance. About AGAM AGAM is a pioneer in Earned Wage Access (EWA). AGAM's AI driven fintech platform enabling banks to transform banking for users (individuals and businesses). Bridging users with banks through it's mobile application and revolutionising experience for all to become financially included and beyond. Innoviti Technologies Pvt. Ltd Tower C, 2nd Floor, Diamond District, Old Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bengaluru - 560008, Karnataka, India Media Contact: Chinmaya Bhure chinmaya.bhure@innoviti.com About Innoviti Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Innoviti provides payments-centric retail SaaS tools to enterprise brands and their channel partners, helping them grow faster and with lesser efforts, by unlocking competitive advantages left hidden away by traditional payment solutions. Innoviti's tools run across online and offline payment channels, processing over Rs. 84, 000 Cr. annually from across 2000 cities and over 20,000 merchants. The company processes more than 50% of all purchases happening in enterprise retailers in the food & grocery, lifestyle, and healthcare categories. Backed by marquee investors such as Bessemer Venture Partners, USA, FMO, Netherlands, Catamaran Ventures (Mr. Narayana Murthy's family office), India, and the Patni Family Office, India, Innoviti is the recipient of RBI's final authorization to operate as an online payment aggregator. The company has won the 50 fastest growing companies in Asia award from Deloitte four times, Reliance Innovation Award, and the Mastercard Innovation Award, and has 11 patents to its name, with 16 more in pipeline. For more information, please visit - www.innoviti.com This release was published on openPR.

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Sun Newspaper Nominates Keyamo For Minister Of The Year AwardSaquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing as Eagles beat Cowboys 41-7 to clinch NFC EastThe College of Business and Economics at Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the edX platform, has launched the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate Program, the first of its kind in the Arab world to be offered in Arabic. The program aims to equip individuals aspiring to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and capabilities to create innovative ideas and projects or gain a competitive edge to advance their professional careers. It provides participants with strategic insights and practical skills to thrive in today's competitive business environment. The program comprises four specialized courses addressing key entrepreneurial skills: entrepreneurial business management, entrepreneurial marketing, entrepreneurial marketing, change and innovation management. Speaking about this milestone, Dr Rana Sobh, Dean of the College of Business and Economics at QU, stated, "the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a landmark achievement, addressing a long-standing need for accessible, high-quality entrepreneurship education in Arabic. This program empowers participants to innovate, lead, and create meaningful value in their respective industries while celebrating and leveraging their cultural and linguistic heritage." For his part, Dr Mohammad al-Smadi, Director of the Digital Learning and Online Education Center at QU, emphasized the program's importance, saying, "this program exemplifies our commitment to leveraging advanced digital learning technologies to provide accessible, high-quality education. By offering the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Arabic, we are empowering learners to gain essential skills through a flexible and engaging online platform, tailored to meet the needs of the Arabic-speaking community in a rapidly evolving global landscape". According to QU's statement, current professionals, students, graduates, and those interested in innovation and entrepreneurship can register and benefit from this certificate, adding that the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate Program offers significant flexibility, allowing participants to study online at their own pace. Graduates of the Program will be able to develop and implement successful projects, design innovative marketing strategies, explore various financing options, and lead institutional change processes to enhance innovation. The program will also qualify them for critical roles, such as establishing and managing startups or serving as key team members within them; working in innovation-focused roles within organizations, such as product development or operations management; providing specialized consulting in entrepreneurship strategies; leading digital and social entrepreneurial projects that combine innovation with positive impact; and contributing to education and mentoring for a new generation of entrepreneurs. (QNA) Related Story Qatar vows to enhance Arabic language in AI age: minister Arabic Book Club offers insight on publications about Gaza

Texans need win over Dolphins and loss by Colts Sunday to clinch 2nd straight AFC South titleThe death of former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday led to a swift outpouring of support and condolences from notable figures in both political parties. President Joe Biden and president-elect Donald Trump issued statements Sunday, and both said Carter was a president who worked to better Americans’ lives. “He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism,” Biden and First Lady Jill Biden said in a statement. “We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together. The love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism.” Trump said Carter dealt with “enormous responsibility” that only other presidents could relate to. “The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans,” Trump said in a post to Truth Social. “For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.” ‘One of my heroes’ Fellow Georgia politicians, including Democratic Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, issued passionate statements following the news Sunday. Warnock referred to the Plains native as “one of my heroes.” “His leadership was driven by love, his life’s project grounded in compassion and a commitment to human dignity,” Warnock said. “For those of us who have the privilege of representing our communities in elected office, Jimmy Carter is a shining example of what it means to make your faith come alive through the noble work of public service.” Ossoff said Carter’s work “changed the lives of many across our state, our country, and around the world.” “The State of Georgia and the United States are better places because of President Jimmy Carter,” Ossoff said. Former Sen. Sam Nunn, from Georgia, lauded Carter for his “spine of steel and intrepid focus and determination.” “Colin Powell and I had front row seats to these unique Carter traits in Haiti in 1994,” he said in a statement. “I will never forget nervously watching President Carter negotiate every word of the Haitian military’s peaceful turnover of authority, while the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne prepared to land on the roof of the military headquarters, where we were finishing the agreement.” Brad Raffensperger, Georgia secretary of state, said Carter devoted his life to serving the U.S. “As a true servant-leader, he devoted his post-presidency to spreading the very best of American ideals across the globe,” Raffensperger said in a statement Sunday. “His commitment to peace, democracy, and human rights has left an indelible mark on the world.” The Democratic Party of Georgia’s Chair, Rep. Nikema Williams, said Carter “leaves one of the greatest legacies of humanitarianism in history.” “My husband Leslie and I named our son Carter after our 39th president because he showed us that ordinary Georgians can do extraordinary things,” Williams said. “He was one of the greatest public servants of our time – and he was also a peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia. From a southwest Georgia town of a few hundred people to the Oval Office, President Carter went from sowing crops to sowing the seeds of peace around the world.” Georgia Lt. Gov. Ines Owens said Carter “represented small towns like Plains, Georgia and never forgot where he and his family came from.” Georgia’s Carter had ‘calm spirit and deep faith’ Major national lawmakers outside the Peach State offered their thoughts too, including GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell. McConnell said Carter’s “calm spirit and deep faith seemed “unshakable” during difficulties in his presidency. “President Carter lived a truly American dream,” McConnell said. “A devoutly religious peanut farmer from small-town Georgia volunteered to serve his country in uniform. He found himself manning cutting-edge submarines hundreds of feet beneath the ocean. He returned home and saved the family farm before feeling drawn to a different sort of public service. And less than 15 years after his first campaign for the state Senate, his fellow Americans elected him leader of the free world.” Chuck Schumer, the Democratic Senate majority leader, called Carter “one of our most humble and devoted public servants.” “President Carter’s faith in the American people and his belief in the power of kindness and humility leave a strong legacy,” Schumer said. “He taught us that the strength of a leader lies not in rhetoric but in action, not in personal gain but in service to others.” This is a developing story and will be updated.

Search and rescue crews in B.C.'s Lower Mainland say they are on standby to help with possible evacuations as an atmospheric river makes its way through southwestern B.C. on Saturday. The heavy rainfall, which began Friday and struck the South Coast and parts of the Interior, has caused widespread power outages and flooding, as well as a mudslide in Coquitlam that has left one person missing. People in the most heavily impacted areas posted videos to social media showing vehicles partially submerged on flooded roads, and muddy water and debris flowing down streets. Environment Canada says 90-150 millimetres of rain will fall in Metro Vancouver, parts of the Fraser Valley and the Sea-to-Sky corridor by Sunday, while rain on the North Shore could potentially exceed 180 millimetres. Coquitlam Fire and Rescue say a mudslide around noon washed away a home on Quarry Road, between Calgary Drive and MacIntyre Road. Fire Chief Scott Young told CBC News the house was knocked off its foundation and turned into debris. He said they don't know if the homeowner was around at the time, but that RCMP are considering them a missing person. Crews had to suspend their search for the homeowner when it got dark, but plan to resume efforts Sunday morning. Meanwhile, Coquitlam search and rescue crews say they were called in to rescue three hikers midway through the day. The hikers were rescued successfully, according to a post from Coquitlam SAR on X. A mudslide closed Quarry Road between Calgary Drive and MacIntyre Road in Coquitlam on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, as an atmospheric river hit B.C. (Coquitlam RCMP) Ryan Smith with Ridge Meadows SAR told CBC News his team has been put on standby to help with any evacuations that may occur throughout the region. He said crew members have been deployed to their base and are making sure rafts, kayaks and other rescue equipment are ready to go at a moments notice. Smith cautioned people to be careful around any waterways. "It doesn't take a lot of swift water to wash somebody off their feet." WATCH | Rain floods roadways, submerging vehicles in Surrey and Burnaby: B.C. sees power outages, flooded roads as atmospheric river hits 2 months ago Duration 2:16 Some streets were turned into rivers Saturday, and 10,000 B.C. Hydro customers were left without power The storm came on B.C.'s election day and downed power for thousands of people, including several polling stations, which were forced to temporarily close. A map and list of current power outages is available on the B.C. Hydro website. As of 8:20 p.m. PT, more than 2,700 B.C. Hydro customers were without power, a significant improvement from earlier in the day. The company said it ramped up its availability of crews ahead of the storm. Environment Canada issues rainfall warnings for southwest B.C. B.C. voting stations affected by power outages reopened "Crews will continue to work throughout the day and into the evening and potentially overnight if there if there are outages," spokesperson Mora Scott said. Three years of consecutive drought have led to significantly weakened trees across the province, Scott said, and British Columbians are likely to see a lot of trees and branches fall on and disrupt power lines. A tow truck tries to pull a van from a flooded street in Burnaby during an atmospheric river on Saturday. (Shane MacKichan) Buses and highways affected Drivers across the province were affected by road flooding in various locations, with DriveBC reporting several crashes and closures throughout the province. As of Saturday evening, highway alerts are in effect for the Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope, as well as the Trans Canada Highway between Eagle Pass and Rogers Pass, according to Environment Canada. Coquitlam RCMP say that as of 5:15 p.m. PT on Saturday, Quarry Road is closed between Calgary Drive and MacIntyre Road due to a mudslide. Vancouver's Stanley Park Ghost Train cancelled rides on Saturday due to the rain, and there were numerous bus detours in Metro Vancouver due to pooling water on roads. TransLink announced detours on at least 12 routes across the region starting early Saturday morning. Those heading out in their vehicles can check DriveBC for the most up-to-date list of highway closures and conditions. #WestVanPolice is warning residents that the #BCStorm is causing challenges in #WestVan. Of note: Westbound and Eastbound ramps to #BCHwy1 at 21st St are closed due to flooding; pooling water and popped manholes causing issues along Marine Drive from Taylor Way to 24th Street;... pic.twitter.com/byx8a8Taor — @WestVanPoliceGreg Newsome: George Pickens only cares about himself10 notable books of 2024, from Sarah J. Maas to Melania Trump

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The Democratic Party may well rise from the canvas in the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race – but this would likely be more a result of potential Republican overreach than the wisdom of their policies. For the good of the country, however, Democrats should use their recent defeat as an opportunity to rethink and reorient their approach to governance. It won’t be easy, because a fundamental reason Democrats lost goes to the core of their identity: competence. Polls show a large majority of Americans have lost faith in their ability to govern effectively . The GOP’s campaign slogan homed in on this failure: “Trump Will Fix It.” Since the rise of the progressive movement more than a century ago, Democrats have argued that an expansive government run by experts can solve the nation’s problems . Especially through the ambitious legislative programs put forward by presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, and Joe Biden, Democrats have assured voters: We know what works . Decades of experience have proven otherwise. Democrat-run states and major cities have distinguished themselves not only for their poorly run schools, high crime, and massive debts, but also their corruption. The New York Times reported in August that California has now become the leader in political malfeasance, “exceeding the number of cases in states better known for public corruption, including [the deep blue states of] New York, New Jersey and Illinois.” For its part, the Biden administration has taken a series of missteps – personified for all to see by the president’s weak, wobbly gait – that directly led to Kamala Harris’ defeat. Who thought it was a good idea to: While these and many other failures weakened confidence in the Democrats’ ability to steer the ship of state, their embrace of the woke agenda showed that the party was not just wrong about certain issues , but in the grips of an unhinged ideology. Claims that America is irredeemably racist, that illegal aliens should be allowed to vote, that gender is not a biological fact and that children should have the right to decide to mutilate their bodies without parental consent, struck most citizens as incomprehensible. Yes, Harris and other Democrats tried to distance themselves from some of these positions, but they never repudiated them . If you have to run to the center so you can govern from the far left, your politics have become an exercise in deceptive cynicism. Post-election revelations that the Harris campaign burned through $1.5 billion in 15 weeks – including showering celebrities with huge paydays to draw crowds to her rallies – reenforces the perception that Democrats see money as a slush fund for their allies . Perhaps the greatest indictment of Democrats’ competence is the rise of Donald Trump. After eight years of Barack Obama – an exemplar of well-polished progressivism – the American people elected a man with no government experience, whose campaign focused on the failures of the ruling elites of both parties. Entrenched Republicans were, in fact, as disdainful of Trump as Democrats were. Then, despite titanic efforts to undercut and delegitimize him at every turn, this quintessential outsider led a largely successful administration . Polls suggested he was likely to be reelected before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Trump was returned to office earlier this month because many Americans remembered the policies of the man Democrats dismissed as a failed real estate developer and superficial reality TV star as far more effective than those advanced by his highly credentialed opponents. The visceral hatred for Trump stems in large part from his competence. As he calls out the failures and corruption of the rulers on the left and the right, he has succeeded at their game without their alleged expertise. He points out obvious facts – China and Iran are not our friends, we can no longer pay the world’s bills – that they have long obscured. They call him a liar, and he does do that, but it’s his truth-telling they can’t forgive. His chief character flaw is that he isn’t part of the club. All of which is to say, Democrats need their own Trump – a wrecking ball who will challenge the party’s dogmas; a disruptive outsider who can force them out of their ideological cul-de-sac. The radical transformation Democrats need seems beyond the capacity of the party’s entrenched leadership : To expect people who cannot admit error to change their minds and ways seems like wishful thinking. They probably don’t need a Trump-like figure to win elections, but they need one to find a way to govern effectively. This would not require abandoning progressive ideals, but developing new ways to actually achieve them. This will not be easy. As a spur, Democrats should consider the fate of their allies in the legacy media. The partisan, left-wing turn many news organizations have taken in the last decade has undermined the trust Americans once had in their reporting – while contributing to shrinking audiences and mass layoffs . That failure is a major reason millions of Americans are turning to alternative outlets , including X, Substack, and podcasters such as Joe Rogan, for news. Political parties are not subject to the swift and ruthless forces of the market. But Democrats would be wise to see the decline of their media allies as a canary in the coal mine. It should inspire them to begin a true process of soul-searching and change for their own good and for that of the nation. J. Peder Zane is a RealClearInvestigations editor and columnist. 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It was a the Bills quarterback’s “I told you so moment,” even though Allen elected not to use those exact words. “It speaks to the staff that we’ve got here, the guys that we’ve got in this locker room, how this team is put together and the culture that we have,” Allen said. “We didn’t really pay attention to the preseason notions, but we heard them and we saw them and we knew what people were saying. "But it had no effect on us.” Well, that might be a stretch when it comes to motivation. What’s unquestioned is how Allen and the Bills (13-3) overcame a young, patchwork roster following the offseason departure of six of eight team captains — including Stefon Diggs being traded to Houston — to run away with their fifth consecutive AFC East title and win a franchise-best 13 games for the fifth time in team history, and third since 2020. Coach Sean McDermott didn’t leave much doubt as to who deserves the most credit for leading the Bills to their sixth consecutive playoff berth, and helping them set the single-season franchise records for points (509) and touchdowns (63). “I think Josh Allen continues to show why he should be the MVP,” McDermott said. “I’ve been around this league long enough to know to see MVP every year for many years. And what he has done on this team and this organization in this community — and no offense to anybody else — but I’ve got a hard time believing that someone’s done more.” Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to become the NFL’s first player to score 40 touchdowns in five consecutive seasons. He did so in an outing Buffalo blew the game open by capitalizing on two Jets turnovers and scoring three touchdowns over a 5:01 span in the closing minutes of the third quarter. Buffalo’s defense forced three takeaways overall and sacked Aaron Rodgers four times, including a 2-yard loss for a safety in the second quarter. Nothing went right in what became a comedy of errors for Rodgers and the Jets (4-12). New York will finish with five or fewer wins for the seventh time over a 14-season playoff drought — the NFL’s longest active streak. “It’s kind of like the season, it just got away from us. Too many games got away from us,” said Rodgers, who finished 12 of 18 for 112 yards and two interceptions before being pulled in favor of Tyrod Taylor with Buffalo leading 40-0. “We were moving the ball well and then just hit a wall. And that’s kind of been the season.” Rodgers, who entered the game with 499 career TD passes and looking to become just the fifth player to reach 500, was instead shut out and became the NFL’s most sacked quarterback. The 41-year-old has now been sacked 568 times , moving ahead of Tom Brady (565) and into first place on the career list. Taylor accounted for all of New York’s points, with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson and a 20-yarder to Tyler Conklin. Discipline was an issue for a Jets team that fell to 2-9 since Jeff Ulbrich took over as interim coach. New York finished with 16 accepted penalties for 120 yards. “It’s frustrating, it’s embarrassing, it’s maddening. It’s all of that,” Ulbrich said. Allen had a short and efficient outing, finishing 16 of 27 for 182 yards with a 30-yard TD pass to Amari Cooper and a 14-yarder to Keon Coleman before giving way to backup Mitchell Trubisky with Buffalo leading 33-0 through three quarters. And Trubisky piled on by completing a 69-yard touchdown pass to practice squad call-up Tyrell Shavers 2:23 into the fourth quarter. Shavers became the 13th Bills player to catch a touchdown pass, matching the single-season NFL record, to validate the “everybody eats” mantra Allen and the offense used to approach this season. The Bills defense enjoyed a dominating performance to snap a shaky three-game stretch in which it combined to allow 1,357 yards, 86 first downs and 107 points. “I wouldn’t say need ... and I don’t want to say reassurance, either,” said A.J. Epenesa, who sacked Rodgers for the safety. “But it just shows that this is what we can do and this is the standard that needs to be upheld.” Milestones Allen’s 1-yard score was the 65th rushing TD of his career, matching the team record held by Thurman Thomas. ... James Cook scored on a 4-yard run for his 15th TD rushing of the season, one short of the Bills' single-season record set by O.J. Simpson in a 14-game season in 1975. Cook matched Allen, who scored 15 last year. ... Wilson reached 1,000 yards receiving for the third straight year to start his career, the first Jets player to do so and the 10th player in NFL history to accomplish the feat. Up next Jets: Close the season by hosting the Miami Dolphins. Bills: Play their regular-season finale at the New England Patriots. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl John Wawrow, The Associated PressAnthony Edwards fined again for using 'profane language,' this time $100K

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The gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fled New York City by bus, police officials told CNN on Friday. Video of the suspected shooter leaving the scene of the shooting Wednesday showed him riding a bicycle to Central Park and later taking a taxi cab to a bus depot, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told CNN. Here's the latest: The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer may have fled the city on a bus, New York City police officials told CNN on Friday. Video of the suspected shooter leaving the scene of the shooting Wednesday showed him riding a bicycle to Central Park and later taking a taxi cab to a bus depot, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told CNN. “We have reason to believe that the person in question has left New York City,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. 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New York City police say evidence firmly points to it being a targeted attack . ▶ Read more about the search for the gunman In many companies, investor meetings like the one UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was walking to when he was fatally shot are viewed as very risky because details on the location and who will be speaking are highly publicized. “It gives people an opportunity to arrive well in advance and take a look at the room, take a look at how people would probably come and go out of a location,” said Dave Komendat, president of DSKomendat Risk Management Services, which is based in the greater Seattle area. Some firms respond by beefing up security. For example, tech companies routinely require everyone attending a major event, such as Apple’s annual unveiling of the next iPhone or a shareholder meeting, to go through airport-style security checkpoints before entering. Others forgo in-person meetings with shareholders. ▶ Read more about how companies protect their leaders Those images include New York’s subway system, a law enforcement official said. In establishments where the person was captured on camera, he always appeared to pay with cash, the official said. The official wasn’t authorized to discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. — Mike Balsamo Medica, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health care firm that serves 1.5 million customers in 12 states, said it’s temporarily closing all six locations. The firm has offices in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and North Dakota, and employs about 3,000 people. Employees will work from home, Medica spokesman Greg Bury said in an email Friday. “The safety of Medica employees is our top priority and we have increased security both for all of our employees,” a statement from Medica said. “Although we have received no specific threats related to our campuses, our office buildings will be temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution.” Bury also said biographical information on the company’s executives was taken down from its website as a precaution. The insurer cited the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in its announcement about the Dec. 12 event. “All of us at Centene are deeply saddened by Brian Thompson’s death and want to express our support for all of those affected. Health insurance is a big industry and a small community; many members of the CenTeam crossed paths with Brian during their careers,” Centene CEO Sarah M. London said in a news release. “He was a person with a deep sense of empathy and clear passion for improving access to care. Our hearts are with his family and his colleagues during this difficult time.” Centene Corp. has grown in recent years to become the largest insurer in Medicaid, the state- and federally funded program that covers care for people with low incomes. Insurers manage Medicaid coverage for states, and Centene has more than 13 million people enrolled in that coverage. The insurance company also said it’s focused on ensuring the safety of employees and assisting investigators. “While our hearts are broken, we have been touched by the huge outpouring of kindness and support in the hours since this horrific crime took place,” the company said. But he said Friday that he’s confident police will arrest the shooter. “We are on the right road to apprehend him and bring him to justice,” Adams said on TV station WPIX. Later, it removed their names and biographies entirely. Police and federal agents have been collecting information from Greyhound in an attempt to identify the suspect and are working to determine whether he purchased the ticket to New York in late November, a law enforcement official said. Investigators were also trying to obtain additional information from a cellphone recovered from a pedestrian plaza through which the shooter fled. The fatal shooting of Brian Thompson while walking alone on a New York City sidewalk has put a spotlight on the widely varied approaches companies take to protect their leaders against threats. Experts say today’s political, economic and technological climate is only going to make the job of evaluating threats against executives and taking action to protect them even more difficult, experts say. Some organizations have a protective intelligence group that uses digital tools such as machine learning or artificial intelligence to comb through online comments to detect threats not only on social media platforms such as X but also on the dark web, says Komendat. They look for what’s being said about the company, its employees and its leadership to uncover risks. ▶ Read more about the steps companies take to protect their leadership Police said Thursday they found a water bottle and protein bar wrapper from a trash can near the scene of the ambush and think the suspect bought them from a Starbucks minutes before the shooting. The items were being tested by the city’s medical examiner.CI Financial (NYSE:CIXXF) Shares Gap Up – Time to Buy?

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Creating a stunning New Year’s table setting doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With a little creativity and these DIY tips, you can transform your table into the centerpiece of your celebration. The New Year is the perfect occasion to gather loved ones around the table and celebrate new beginnings. To make your feast truly unforgettable, a beautifully set table is essential. Here’s how you can create stunning DIY table settings that will impress your guests and set the tone for the festivities. 1. Choose a Theme Begin by deciding on a theme that complements the mood of your New Year’s celebration. Some popular themes include: Golden Glam: Think metallics, glitter, and sparkle. Winter Wonderland: Soft whites, icy blues, and frosted accents. Rustic Elegance: Natural elements like wood, burlap, and greenery. 2. Layer Your Tableware Create visual depth by layering your tableware. Here's how: Base Layer: Start with a stylish tablecloth or runner. For a chic look, use a solid color that contrasts with your tableware. Placemats and Chargers: Add texture with woven placemats or metallic chargers. Dinnerware: Stack plates of different sizes, starting with a dinner plate, followed by a salad plate, and ending with a small bowl. 3. Napkins with a Twist Napkins can be both functional and decorative. Fold them into elegant shapes or wrap them with a ribbon. Add a sprig of rosemary or a festive ornament for a personalized touch. 4. Statement Centerpiece A centerpiece can set the mood for your table. Consider these DIY options: Floral Arrangement: Combine seasonal flowers with pinecones and candles. Candle Display: Use varying heights of candlesticks and tea lights for a warm glow. Fruit Bowl: Arrange fresh fruits like pomegranates and oranges with a sprinkle of glitter. 5. Personalized Place Cards Create simple yet classy place cards for your guests. Use card stock and metallic pens to write their names. Attach the cards to mini pinecones, or place them in small decorative holders. 6. Add Festive Accents Incorporate small details to tie the look together: Fairy Lights: Drape them across the table for a magical ambiance. Confetti: Scatter metallic confetti or sequins for a celebratory vibe. Miniature Clocks: Add tiny clocks set to midnight for a whimsical New Year’s touch. 7. Incorporate Colors Wisely Stick to a cohesive color palette of 2–3 colors to avoid a cluttered look. Metallics like gold and silver pair well with almost any theme. 8. Serveware that Shines Use elegant glassware and serving dishes. Mix and match patterns for an eclectic look, or stick to a uniform style for a more polished appearance. 9. DIY Party Favors Place small party favors at each setting. These could be mini champagne bottles, sparklers, or a handwritten note wishing them a Happy New Year. 10. Final Touches Before guests arrive, ensure the table is tidy and everything is in place. Dim the lights slightly to enhance the ambiance created by your candles and fairy lights. Start the year off in style by wowing your guests with a feast that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Stay informed on all the latest news , real-time breaking news updates, and follow all the important headlines in india news and world News on Zee News.

Trump taps forceful ally of hard-line immigration policies to head Customs and Border ProtectionIn an announcement shared first with Scripps News on Thursday, the White House offered more details about its national strategy for combatting Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate. The Biden administration first previewed parts of this work in October, and Thursday’s announcement includes additional information and areas of action that have already been implemented or can be completed in the next 40 days before President Biden leaves office. In a statement, President Biden said, “This first-ever National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate is a historic step forward to live up to our ideals. It seeks to deepen understanding of these communities and the discrimination and bias they have long faced across a number of sectors.” The president describes the strategy as “whole-of-government and whole-of-society effort” to combat discrimination, while also “protecting the freedom and safety of other religious and ethnic communities.” It contains more than 100 executive branch actions, 100 calls to action to “every sector of society,” and focuses on four priorities: increase awareness of hatred against Muslims and Arabs, and broaden recognition of these communities’ heritages; improve safety and security for Muslims and Arabs; tackle discrimination against Muslims and Arabs and appropriately accommodate their religious practices; continue to build cross-community solidarity and collective action to counter hate. A senior administration official says that beyond the federal government, the recommendations extend to state and local governments as well as the private sector and philanthropy. The senior administration official told Scripps News that the group tasked with crafting the strategy has been meeting with stakeholders in the Muslim and Arab-American communities for their input, like the Islamic Network Group and the Nation’s Mosque. They also consulted with academics and interfaith leaders. Doug Emhoff, the Second Gentleman was involved in the strategy as well. Anti-Islamic and antisemitic hate has been on the rise in the United States. In his statement, the president also noted the murder of six-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, and his mother Hanan Shahin who was also stabbed and wounded in the attack which occurred at their home in Illinois last year. “These heinous acts shattered an American family. And they spread a wave of horror and fear across our nation,” he wrote. The White House had previewed the actions in a press release in October, where they enumerated the executive branch actions like improving safety and security alongside the Department of Homeland Security; tackling discrimination and bias leaning on agencies like the Department of Labor to remind the workforce about legal obligations to protect against religious or ethnic discrimination; and addressing issues related to travel. In May 2023, the White House released a 60-page national strategy that laid out government actions to counter anti-Jewish hate. It marked the first-ever nationwide strategy on antisemitism produced by the federal government. Notably, Biden made mention in his statement Thursday of the Trump-era Muslim ban that impacted people from Muslim-majority and African countries from entering the United States: “That ban was a stain on our national conscience and inconsistent with our long history of welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds.” One of the senior administration officials said that the strategy is not a direct response to the language of the Trump administration’s past actions, but instead a larger part of President Biden’s legacy. “This strategy is part of a four-year effort to fight hate wherever we see it, in the in the country,” the official told Scripps News, adding, “It's important for people to know where we left things, what forward momentum there has been.” President-elect Trump could make the decision not to move forward with the strategy when he comes into office, a fact that Scripps News asked the senior administration official about. “We do not predict what the future administration will do, but we are proud of having a document that outlines an approach where a government thinks Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate are priority issues," the official said.Canada's Jonathan David scores milestone goal in Lille win over Brest in France