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Most young adults believe discontent with the nation’s health insurance system and the killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, share equal responsibility in the executive’s murder, according to a new poll. Nearly 70% of U.S. adults between the ages of 18 and 29 said “a great deal” or “moderate amount” of responsibility for the Thompson’s murder can be attributed to “denials for health care coverage by health insurance companies,” “profits made by health insurance companies” and “the individual who committed the killing,” according to a survey from NORC at the University of Chicago conducted between Dec. 12-16 with 1,001 adults participating. (RELATED:‘Why The F*ck Are You Laughing?’: Piers Morgan Snaps At Left-Wing Journalist Smirking Over CEO’s Alleged Assassin) Adults between the ages of 18-29 are also the least likely age cohort to believe “a great deal” of the blame for Thompson’s murder falls on Luigi Mangione, the executive’s suspected killer, according to the AP’s interpretation of the poll results. Though roughly 80% of adults over the age of 60 believe “a great deal” of responsibility falls on the Thompson’s killer, only about 40% of adults under 30 state the same. The majority of adults under 30 also stated that “wealth and income inequality in general” has at least a “moderate amount” of responsibility for Thompson’s murder. Roughly three in ten of the poll’s participants answered that their immediate family or close friends experienced difficulties in getting coverage from their health insurer over the past year, according to page three of the survey. The poll’s findings follow a wave of public support for Mangione and fury at the American healthcare system that has spread online since the executive was gunned down walking into a midtown Manhattan hotel on Dec. 4. Social media users have fawned over Mangione’s looks and scrutinized whether the suspected killer and his attorney wore matching outfits during an appearance in court. Saturday Night Live’s crowd cheered for Mangione following SNL Weekend Update host Colin Jost mentioning the suspected killer’s name during an episode on Dec. 21. SNL Weekend Update mentions CEO kiIIer Luigi Mangione and the crowd applauds & cheers pic.twitter.com/Hn6k2kTBp2 — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) December 22, 2024 Several left-wing lawmakers have attempted to place Thompson’s assassination in the context of Americans’ alleged broader discontent with the healthcare system. (RELATED: ‘Doesn’t Give a Sh*t About People’: Dem Senator Torches Healthcare Companies While Raking In Donations From Industry) “What I see happening in this country, though, is a real, visceral anger that the outrage at Brian Thompson’s death, or the outrage at the death of any powerful person, isn’t matched by the anger over the thousands of people who die often anonymous deaths every single day in this country at the hands of a healthcare industry that mostly doesn’t give a sh*t about people and only cares about profits,” Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy said in a video posted to social media on Dec 16. “The business model of the healthcare industry is to deny care — necessary medical care — to people who need it and force them into bankruptcy, or worse, let them die, in order to grow profit,” Murphy added. Taylor Lorenz, a high-profile internet trends reporter who has frequently courted media controversies, also made derogatory comments about Thompson and the health insurance industry following the executive’s murder. “And people wonder why we want these executives dead,” Lorenz posted in a now-deleted tweet in response to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield releasing a now-retracted policy to deny claims for certain anesthesia procedures. Lorenz also tweeted out a photo and the name of Blue Cross Blue Shield’s CEO shortly after Thompson was murdered. President-elect Donald Trump criticized Americans glorifying Mangione during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Dec. 16. “I think it’s a terrible thing. It’s really terrible some people seem to admire him,” Trump said. All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org .Mahomes threw two touchdown passes to Noah Gray for the second straight week as the Kansas City Chiefs held off the Carolina Panthers 30-27 on Sunday. A week after losing at Buffalo, the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs (10-1) maintained their position atop the AFC. Mahomes completed a 35-yard touchdown strike to Gray on the game’s opening possession and found him again for an 11-yard TD in the second quarter. Gray has four touchdown catches in the last two weeks — twice as many as nine-time Pro Bowler Travis Kelce has all season — and has become a weapon in the passing game for the Chiefs, who lost top wide receiver Rashee Rice to a season-ending knee injury in Week 4. Kelce was still a factor Sunday with a team-high six catches for 62 yards, although the four-time All-Pro looked dejected after dropping one easy pass. Kelce has 62 receptions for 507 yards this season, while Gray has 26 catches for 249 yards. But Gray's development is a good sign for the Chiefs — and he's on the same page with Mahomes. On his second TD, Gray said Mahomes “gave me the answer to the test there” before the play. “He told me what coverage it was pre-snap," said Gray, who had four receptions for 66 yards. “That’s just the blessing you have of playing with a quarterback like that. Offensive line did a great job blocking that up and the receivers did a great job running their routes to pop me open. Really just a group effort right there on that touchdown.” Gray said that's nothing new. “Pat’s preparation, his leadership is just something that I’m fortunate enough to play alongside,” Gray said. "I love it. It gets me motivated every time we go out there for a long drive. Having a leader like that, that prepares every single week in-and out, knows defenses, knows the game plans. “I’m just fortunate enough to play alongside a guy like that.” Mahomes completed 27 of 37 passes for 269 yards and three TDs, and he knew what to do on the second TD to Gray. “It's not just me, it's the quarterback coaches and the players, we go through certain checks you get to versus certain coverages,” Mahomes said. “I was able to see by the way they lined up they were getting into their cover-zero look. I alerted the guys to make sure they saw what I saw and I gave the check at the line of scrimmage.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflMid-tier police officers will get a $750 bump to their weekly pay as they and 16,000 colleagues in the nation's biggest force share in a "generational" change to wages and conditions. or signup to continue reading The $697 million pay lift, which will increase most wages by at least 25 per cent over four years, is aimed at curbing growing shortages in NSW Police. The offer was backed by 96 per cent of Police Association of NSW members, a record. "Despite the challenges faced with staffing shortages, the professionalism of our police officers has been recognised with a once-in-a-generation pay rise," union president Kevin Morton said on Tuesday. The deal improves flexible work arrangements, condenses pay scales and includes a $5400 one-off leadership retention payment for senior officers More than 10,000 constables, senior constables and sergeants will receive increases of at least 25 per cent before shift allowances, with the rest getting at least 22.3 per cent. For a level-three senior constable on $107,600, they will be collecting an extra $747 per week or $39,000 per year by mid-2027. "This is a whole suite of measures," Police Minister Yasmin Catley said. "It's all about the workforce: looking after them, getting them back to work, valuing them, respecting them, and making sure that they're paying properly." It follows other recruitment incentives including payments to trainees while they live at the academy in the southern NSW city of Goulburn. The force is authorised to have more than 18,000 sworn officers but long-term retention and recruitment issues left more than 2200 positions open in August. 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How to watch the 136th Rose Parade on TV, apps or onlineFormer Chief Justice of Manipur High Court Siddharth Mridul on Tuesday (December 24, 2024) said that there seems to be an “invisible hand” behind the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. He said that whenever the situation appears to return to normalcy, someone injects a fresh dose of violence. “Whose hand is it is not clear to me yet. There could be a number of factors at play,” Justice Mridul said, adding that even with 60,000 boots on the ground, the government is unable to restore law and order. Asserting that peace and normalcy must return to Manipur, he pointed out, “If we wait for conflict fatigue to settle in, there will be nothing left to protect.” Justice Mridul was speaking at a panel discussion ‘Understanding the Barriers of Northeast India and Manipur Violence: The Way Forward’, organised by TMP Manipur, Meitei Alliance and Manipur International Youth Centre. Manipur has been affected by ethnic violence between the Kuki-Zo and the Meitei people since May 3, 2023. More than 250 people have been killed and more than 60,000 people have been displaced from their homes. Flagging hyper inflation and soaring unemployment in the State, Justice Mridul, who retired on November 21, said, “Every time I flew back to Imphal from Delhi, I used to carry vegetables with me. Besides the jobs with the government and the universities, there is no employment in the valley. There is no demand, there is surge pricing everywhere. The only way to reach the valley is to be airdropped, [only a] handful of flights operating from Delhi for Imphal.” He suggested that the internally displaced persons from both the communities be provided security to go back to their homes. “I have visited relief camps; the constant refrain I hear is that we want to go back home. Is that too much to ask the powers that be that every individual who is residing in these relief camps be returned to their homes and be accorded protection not only for their lives but also for their property and livelihood. There are approximately 60,000 people in relief camps. We have more than 60,000 boots on the ground, and we were to even consider the outrageous idea of protecting each individual, it would be suffice,” he said. Related Stories Violence erupts in Manipur after recovery of bodies, curfew imposed, mobile internet suspended Government gives another extension to three-member panel probing Manipur violence More central forces arrive in violence-hit Manipur Manipur violence: MHA to deploy 5,000 additional Central forces; sixth body found He said he hoped that the Manipur violence is not part of a grand design to destabilise the Northeast region. Arambam Noni, Associate Professor, DM University, Imphal, said that institutions were losing legitimacy due to perception politics. Another speaker highlighted that due to the conflict, Manipur’s economy has taken a backseat and it may take up to 30 years to reach pre-May 2023 level. “Most public schools have been converted to relief centres and youths have taken up arms to protect lives and territory. National Highways, the lifeline of States, have been closed since the violence began. This directly impacts transport and communication sector resulting in sky rocket prices of commodities. The inflation is 100%. Poor are most affected. As highways are shut, everyone in valley is dependent on airports to commute. There has been around 400% hike in airfares for Manipur flights. The two communities are still at loggerheads. The Manipur conflict sometimes appears to have been capitalised and politicised by certain elements, they like to keep the pot boiling,” said professor M Amarjit Singh, Jamia Millia Islamia University. Published - December 24, 2024 10:20 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Manipur

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Concentra Group Holdings Parent (NYSE:CON) versus BioCorRx (OTCMKTS:BICX) Head-To-Head AnalysisNatixis Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Solventum Co. ( NYSE:SOLV – Free Report ) by 271.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 47,616 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 34,797 shares during the quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC’s holdings in Solventum were worth $3,320,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. LRI Investments LLC purchased a new stake in Solventum in the 1st quarter valued at $43,000. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD purchased a new position in Solventum in the first quarter worth approximately $5,889,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Solventum in the first quarter valued at $30,000. GAMMA Investing LLC acquired a new position in shares of Solventum in the 2nd quarter valued at $74,000. Finally, Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV purchased a new position in shares of Solventum during the 2nd quarter worth $34,000. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several analysts recently issued reports on SOLV shares. Stifel Nicolaus began coverage on shares of Solventum in a report on Tuesday, October 8th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $82.00 price objective on the stock. BTIG Research initiated coverage on shares of Solventum in a research note on Thursday, September 5th. They issued a “neutral” rating on the stock. Piper Sandler increased their price objective on shares of Solventum from $71.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, November 8th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Solventum from $69.00 to $64.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, August 9th. 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Receive News & Ratings for Solventum Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Solventum and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases against on Monday, acknowledging that Trump’s will preclude attempts to federally prosecute him for retaining classified documents or trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat. The decision was inevitable, since longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face Yet it was still a momentous finale to an unprecedented chapter in political and law enforcement history, as federal officials attempted to hold accountable a former president while he was simultaneously running for another term. Trump emerges indisputably victorious, having successfully delayed the investigations through legal maneuvers and then winning reelection despite indictments that described his actions as a threat to the country’s constitutional foundations. “I persevered, against all odds, and WON,” Trump exulted in a post on Truth Social, his social media website. He also said that “these cases, like all of the other cases I have been forced to go through, are empty and lawless, and should never have been brought.” The judge in the election case granted prosecutors’ dismissal request. A decision in the documents case was still pending on Monday evening. The outcome makes it clear that, when it comes to a president and criminal accusations, nothing supersedes the voters’ own verdict. In court filings, Smith’s team emphasized that the move to end their prosecutions was not a reflection of the merit of the cases but a recognition of the legal shield that surrounds any commander in chief. “That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind,” prosecutors said in one of their filings. They wrote that Trump’s return to the White House “sets at odds two fundamental and compelling national interests: on the one hand, the Constitution’s requirement that the President must not be unduly encumbered in fulfilling his weighty responsibilities ... and on the other hand, the Nation’s commitment to the rule of law.” In this situation, “the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated,” they concluded. Smith’s team said it was leaving intact charges against two co-defendants in the classified documents case — Trump valet Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira — because “no principle of temporary immunity applies to them.” Steven Cheung, Trump’s incoming White House communications director, said Americans “want an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and we look forward to uniting our country.” Trump has long described the investigations as politically motivated, and he has vowed to fire Smith as soon as he takes office in January. Now he will start his second term free from criminal scrutiny by the government that he will lead. The election case brought last year was once seen as one of the most serious legal threats facing Trump as he tried to reclaim the White House. He was to Joe Biden in 2020, an effort that climaxed with his supporters’ violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. But the case quickly stalled amid legal fighting over Trump’s sweeping claims of immunity from prosecution for acts he took while in the White House. The U.S. Supreme Court in July ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, and sent the case back to U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to determine which allegations in the indictment, if any, could proceed to trial. The case was just beginning to pick up steam again in the trial court in the weeks leading up to this year’s election. Smith’s team in October filed a lengthy brief laying out new evidence it planned to use against him at trial, accusing him of “resorting to crimes” in an increasingly desperate effort to overturn the will of voters after he lost to Biden. In dismissing the case, Chutkan acknowledged prosecutors’ request to do so “without prejudice,” raising the possibility that they could try to bring charges against Trump when his term is over. She wrote that is “consistent with the Government’s understanding that the immunity afforded to a sitting President is temporary, expiring when they leave office.” But such a move may be barred by the statute of limitations, and Trump may also try to pardon himself while in office. The separate case involving classified documents had been widely seen as legally clear cut, especially because the conduct in question occurred after Trump left the White House and lost the powers of the presidency. The indictment included dozens of felony counts accusing him of illegally hoarding classified records from his presidency at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, and obstructing federal efforts to get them back. He has pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing. The case quickly became snarled by delays, with U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon slow to issue rulings — which favored Trump’s strategy of pushing off deadlines in all his criminal cases — while also entertaining defense motions and arguments that experts said other judges would have dispensed with without hearings. In May, she indefinitely canceled the trial date amid a series of unresolved legal issues before dismissing the case outright two months later. Smith’s team appealed the decision, but now has given up that effort. Trump faced two other state prosecutions while running for president. One of them, a New York case involving hush money payments, on felony charges of falsifying business records. It was the first time a former president had been found guilty of a crime. The sentencing in that case is on hold as Trump’s lawyers try to have the conviction dismissed before he takes office, arguing that letting the verdict stand will interfere with his presidential transition and duties. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office is fighting the dismissal but has indicated that it would be until Trump leaves office. Bragg, a Democrat, has said the solution needs to balance the obligations of the presidency with “the sanctity of the jury verdict.” Trump was also indicted in Georgia along with 18 others accused of participating in a sprawling scheme to illegally overturn the 2020 presidential election there. Any trial appears unlikely there while Trump holds office. The prosecution already after an appeals court agreed to review whether to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her with the special prosecutor she had hired to lead the case. Four defendants have pleaded guilty after reaching deals with prosecutors. Trump and the others have pleaded not guilty.

Here are the candidates for The Bulletin’s Athletes of the Week for Dec. 16-21 as nominated by local coaches and The Bulletin sports staff. The votes are in for The Bulletin’s Athletes of the Week for Dec. 4-14. Nearly 400 votes were cast. Read about nominees and cast your vote for one male athlete and one female athlete at bendbulletin.com/sports . Audrey Corcoran, Sisters basketball: In the Outlaws’ 79-21 win over Gervais on Dec. 20, the sophomore broke the Sisters single-game scoring record with 37 points to help the Outlaws win their sixth consecutive game. Kalyn Christ, Summit basketball: The junior scored 18 of her game-high 22 points in the first half to help the Storm pick up a 64-42 victory over Eagle Point on Dec. 16. It was the third straight win for Summit. Alana Troullier, Mountain View wrestling: Troullier won the 135-pound weight class at the Thurston Invite on Dec. 21. She won three of her four matches by pin, with one win by technical fall. Will Manfredi, Summit basketball: In the semifinal game of the Silverton Tournament, the senior guard made seven 3-pointers to finish with 23 points and help the Storm advance to the championship game with a 71-62 win over North Eugene on Dec. 21. Wyatt Horner, Redmond basketball: The junior scored 30 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the Panthers’ 57-43 win over Marshfield to win the South Coast Les Schwab Tournament on Dec. 21. Horner was named the Tournament’s Most Valuable Player. William Jenson, Caldera basketball: In three games at the Silverton Tournament, Jenson averaged 21 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2 steals per game. Jenson scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the Wolfpack’s 63-52 win over North Eugene on Dec. 21.

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Supreme Court to Decide on Jan. 10 If It Will Hear Unusual Redistricting AppealWhile we all enjoy our favorite desserts year round, there’s something so satisfying about a special seasonal treat. Around the holidays, you can’t go anywhere without being faced with an array of delectable sweets and desserts made especially for your enjoyment. And if you had planned on avoiding said treats this year, well, the harsh reality is that retailers have an entirely different plan. “Trying to be sugar free till the holidays,” one Redditor wrote in a post shared online regarding an “all-time favorite” Costco holiday dessert. “Should I break it for this?” 😋😋 SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter 🍳 🍔 What the Redditor is referring to is the return of British Sticky Toffee Pudding , a seasonal Costco dessert that has earned itself quite the following over the years. Those who have experienced the delicious flavor of this scrumptious sticky date cake with buttery toffee sauce and enjoyed it, ought to clear out some space in their freezer. Judging by comments online, customers are certainly planning to stock up. “It says you can freeze for up to nine months, so buy now and try it later,” one commenter suggested online in search of approval. Another chimed in to confirm their thought process, adding, “Can confirm, it freezes beautifully. I plan to stock up this year!” Related: Costco 1-Year Executive Gold Star Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card As of now, reports of the return toffee pudding being in stock have been limited to the Northern California area. However, the good news is that chances are high that the sweet dessert will be finding its way into warehouse locations nationwide soon. Customers can locate boxes in their local warehouse’s freezer section for around $14, with six 4-ounce servings safe inside. View the original article to see embedded media. When asked if the dessert would go well with Christmas dinner, one commenter offered their first hand experience. Related: Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card “It’s delicious, but not attractive to look at. Serves well with ice cream or custard.” Another added, “I’ve been waiting for this to come back. One of my all-time favorite Costco desserts even if it is on the extra sweet side.” Considering reports of its extra-sweet flavor, you might want to sample one cake before diving right into the addition of ice cream and other syrupy additions. These cakes are individually portioned and microwaveable, which makes them a quick and easy dessert that can be enjoyed on a whim or planned as a decadent dessert to a friends and family meal. What better way to kick off your holiday spirit than with a new seasonal dessert? Just remember to stock up upon checkout because everyone else and their mothers will be doing the same exact thing. Up Next: Related: Sam's Club's Festive 4-Piece Christmas Mug Tower Is the Best $17 You'll Spend All Week

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NEW YORK (AP) — The outgoing head of the nation’s top public health agency urged the next administration to maintain its focus and funding to keep Americans safe from emerging health threats. “We need to continue to do our global work at CDC to make sure we are stopping outbreaks at their source,” Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said in an interview Monday with The Associated Press. “We need to keep that funding up. We need to keep the expertise up. We need to keep the diplomacy up.” Cohen, 46, will be leaving office in January after about 18 months in the job. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday night said he picked Dave Weldon , a former Congressman from Florida, to be the agency’s next chief. Cohen said she hasn’t met Weldon and doesn’t know him. She previously voiced concern about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine advocate and CDC critic nominated to oversee all federal public health agencies . The CDC, with a $9.2 billion core budget, is charged with protecting Americans from disease outbreaks and other public health threats. The staff is heavy with scientists — 60% have master’s degrees or doctorates. The last eight years have been perhaps the most difficult in the agency's history. The CDC once enjoyed a sterling international reputation for its expertise on infectious diseases and other causes of illness and death. But trust in the agency fell because of missteps during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, political attacks and resistance to infection-prevention measures like wearing masks and getting vaccinated. The CDC has four political appointees, out of about 13,000 employees. The rest serve no matter who is in the White House, with civil service protections against efforts to fire them for political reasons. Trump said during the campaign that he wants to convert many federal agency positions into political appointments, meaning those employees could be hired and fired by whoever wins the election. There’s also a proposal to split the agency in two: one to track disease data, and another focused on public health but with a limited ability to make policy recommendations. And then there’s a current budget proposal in Congress that would cut the agency’s funding by 22%. It would also eliminate the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, which works on topics like drownings, drug overdoses, suicides and and shooting deaths. Cohen said there’s reason to be proud of the agency’s work in recent years. The CDC has built partnerships to improve the availability of testing for different infections and to watch for signs of disease outbreaks by monitoring wastewater . There are emerging threats, as always, but no new, full-fledged public health emergencies, she said. The day after the Nov. 5 election, Cohen emailed CDC employees to urge them to keep going. “While the world may feel different with changes ahead — our mission has not changed,” she wrote. She said she’s not aware of any wave of worried CDC scientists heading for the doors because of the election results. “There is a difference between campaigning and governing,” she said. “I want to go into this in a way that we’re passing the baton.” Cohen said she doesn’t know what she’ll do next, other than spend time with her family in Raleigh, North Carolina, where her family maintained its residence while she ran the agency. Next year, for the first time, the CDC director will be subject to Senate confirmation, which could make for a gap before Trump's pick takes the helm. CDC Deputy Director Dr. Debra Houry has been assigned to help manage the transition. Aside from administration transition, the CDC has to face several looming threats. Officials this month confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. There’s also the ongoing stream of bird flu cases , most of them mild illnesses seen in farmworkers who were in direct contact with infected cows or chickens. CDC officials say they believe the risk to the public remains low and that there’s no evidence it’s been spreading between people. “I don’t think we’re yet at a turning place. But does that mean it couldn’t change tomorrow? It could,” she said. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

After the recent Maharashtra assembly elections, Rashmi Shukla has been reinstated as the Director General of Police (DGP), a move formally announced by the state home department on Monday evening. Previously, Senior IPS officer Sanjay Kumar Verma temporarily took over the DGP position following Rashmi Shukla's removal, which was guided by an Election Commission directive during the poll process. Now, with the election results declared and the Model Code of Conduct concluded, Shukla's enforced leave has ended, and she returns to her duties as DGP, with official confirmation detailed in a government order online. (With inputs from agencies.)Atlanta’s chief information officers and technology leaders joined at Hotel Avalon on November 22 for the 2024 GeorgiaCIO ORBIE Awards, hosted by GeorgiaCIO. The keynote speaker and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Bill VanCuren, president of BVC Advisors. The Super Global winner is Juan Perez, EVP and CIO, SalesForce. The Global winner is Suzi Connor, CIO, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Large Enterprise winner is Alan Stukalsky, CIO, Randstad North America. The Enterprise winner is Jake Elson, VP and CIO, Interface. The Large Corporate winner is Jay Ferro, EVP, chief Information, technology, and product officer, Clario. The Corporate winner is Arun Kandel, CIO, Southern Poverty Law Center.

WARMINGTON: Chow, cops hand Hamas supporters control of our streetsDALLAS, Texas, Nov. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — UTR Sports, a global leader in tennis and pickleball player ratings and event management, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Stack Sports to incorporate TeamInn travel services. TeamInn, Stack Sports’ dedicated travel service platform, will now provide travel accommodations for UTR Sports tournaments and events, simplifying travel planning for players, coaches, officials, and fans. TeamInn by Stack Sports will offer streamlined, competitive travel booking solutions, enhancing the overall event experience and making it easier for the UTR Sports community to access high-quality accommodations at preferred rates. This expansion aligns with UTR Sports’ commitment to improving convenience for its global network, offering valuable support to those traveling to UTR Sports tennis and pickleball events. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Stack Sports to integrate TeamInn travel services, we are making travel easier and more affordable for our participants, officials, and families,” said Mark Leschly, Chairman and CEO of UTR Sports. “Our mission is to connect the tennis and pickleball communities around the world, and TeamInn is an important addition to that vision. Together with Stack Sports, we’re excited to enhance the event experience by offering seamless travel options tailored to our needs.” The addition of TeamInn to the UTR Sports ecosystem brings further operational efficiency and convenience, reinforcing UTR Sports’ role as a comprehensive service provider in the tennis and pickleball spaces. TeamInn offers a full suite of travel services, from hotel booking to exclusive group rates, ensuring that travel logistics are one less hurdle for participants and organizers. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Stack Sports to integrate Teaminn travel services and make travel easier and more affordable for our participants, officials, and families,” said Mark Leschly, Chairman and CEO of UTR Sports. “Our mission is to connect the tennis and pickleball communities around the world, and TeamInn is an important addition to that vision. Together with Stack Sports, we’re excited to enhance the event experience by offering seamless travel options tailored to our needs.” The TeamInn travel platform will be integrated across UTR Sports’ numerous events, including the UTR Pro Tennis Tour and various youth and amateur competitions, offering a unified solution for booking accommodations worldwide. This partnership underscores UTR Sports’ and Stack Sports’ dedication to enhancing player experiences and advancing sports engagement through comprehensive, innovative solutions. About UTR Sports: The mission of UTR Sports is to connect and grow the sports of tennis and pickleball with accurate global ratings, innovative events, and a global community centered around level-based play. The UTR Sports Platform is anchored by our patented ratings technology. UTR Sports provides the technology tools and solutions relevant and valuable to players, coaches, and organizers. UTR Sports is creating opportunities and pathways, including the UTR Pro Tennis Tour, for players from all over the world, in all stages of life, to find better matches and unlock a more fun, affordable, and flexible experience. About Stack Sports: With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars — Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/ . NEWS SOURCE: Stack Sports Keywords: Sports and Activities, TeamInn Travel Services, UTR Sports, tennis and pickleball player ratings and event management, DALLAS, Texas This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Stack Sports) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire . Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P122494 APDF15TBLLI To view the original version, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/utr-sports-partners-with-stack-sports-to-launch-teaminn-travel-services-for-tennis-and-pickleball/ © 2024 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.Surgery Partners, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SGRY – Get Free Report ) has earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eight analysts that are covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and six have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $38.71. A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on SGRY shares. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $43.00 price objective on shares of Surgery Partners in a research note on Friday, October 4th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating and set a $50.00 price target on shares of Surgery Partners in a research report on Monday, August 26th. Macquarie reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $34.00 price objective on shares of Surgery Partners in a report on Tuesday, November 19th. Royal Bank of Canada dropped their target price on Surgery Partners from $49.00 to $35.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Citigroup decreased their price target on Surgery Partners from $38.00 to $36.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, August 7th. Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on SGRY Institutional Inflows and Outflows Surgery Partners Trading Down 1.5 % NASDAQ SGRY opened at $23.01 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.66, a current ratio of 1.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $29.86 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $28.35. Surgery Partners has a twelve month low of $21.36 and a twelve month high of $36.92. The company has a market capitalization of $2.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -47.94, a PEG ratio of 19.44 and a beta of 2.76. Surgery Partners ( NASDAQ:SGRY – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 12th. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.25 by ($0.06). The firm had revenue of $770.40 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $768.99 million. Surgery Partners had a negative net margin of 2.03% and a positive return on equity of 2.85%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 14.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.15 earnings per share. Research analysts forecast that Surgery Partners will post 0.73 EPS for the current fiscal year. About Surgery Partners ( Get Free Report Surgery Partners, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates a network of surgical facilities and ancillary services in the United States. The company provides ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals that offer non-emergency surgical procedures in various specialties, including orthopedics and pain management, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, and general surgery. 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