Hope Adebayo, Tak Tateoka help St. Thomas-Minnesota end season with 32-9 victory over DaytonThere is no question that Nebraska is a Republican state. Our Legislature is controlled by Republicans. Our state governor has been a Republican since 1999. The people of this state have clearly chosen to elect Republicans up and down the ballot. Presumably, voters elected these folks because they viewed Republican candidates as more likely to govern in ways that will better their communities and lives. So my question is: given that Republicans have had complete political control, why have we been forced to resort to the ballot initiative process over the last decade to actually implement the vision voters have on the most important economic issues facing everyday Nebraskans? In 2018 voters, decisively approved a minimum wage increase, and in 2022, voters passed Medicaid expansion — protecting rural hospitals and paving the way for new ones like that in Central City — because their Republican elected state representatives wouldn’t do it. And this November voters overwhelmingly passed initiatives demanding medical marijuana and paid family leave, while repealing a school voucher plan that would have decimated rural schools to benefit primarily wealthy families in Omaha, because their Republican elected representatives had other ideas. It should not be too much to ask that the people we vote into office implement common-sense policies that would impact normal people and are supported by a significant majority of Nebraskans. Going forward, I hope people ask their elected representatives (and themselves) a couple of very simple questions that go to the heart of public service: Why aren’t our Republican elected officials passing the laws we Nebraskans clearly want? And if they are not going to pass the laws we want, why should we keep voting for them? Mark Porto Grand Island We live in a fast-paced, high-tech, push-button world with instant information at the touch of a finger. Some good, some not so good. The technical achievements are miraculous. Having said that, I sometimes wonder if that is drawing us away from our creator Almighty God. Maybe it’s time to access where we are and how we got here. None of the technical achievements would have been possible if God hadn’t put the elements, resources and talented men and women here to build technology. So, before we pat ourselves on the back too much, we should praise the Lord our God who created the universe and all that’s in it — including mankind — and controls and keeps it together. He gave us the Bible, his word, to guide and direct us through life and teach us the way of salvation. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” 2nd Timothy 3:16 Sin is what separates us from God, but in his endless love and mercy for us, he sent his one and only son, Jesus Christ, to be crucified on a cross, who died and was buried and rose again for the forgiveness of the sins of the world. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 All we have or ever will have comes from God whether you believe it or not. We need to turn to God, not away from him. What an awesome God he is in spite of our disobediences and rebellion. God help and have mercy on us. Don Scholz Grand Island As Thanksgiving comes to a close and Advent begins, I can’t help but reflect on how humbled I am to be a part of the Hall County community. This year Project Hunger organized, assembled and distributed over 1,300 Thanksgiving meal boxes to families the weekend before the holiday. This huge endeavor is made possible by volunteers of all ages and the following generous sponsors: The Bud & Gloria Wolbach Foundation, Woodhouse Toyota Honda, Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet Cadillac GMC, Fonner Park, Hiland Dairy Foods, Tilley Sprinklers & Landscaping, Third City Christian Church, Lone Tree Towing & Recovery, Copycat Printing & Signs, NRG Media, Brandon Built Furniture and CHI Health St. Francis. I know that people give without wanting anything in return and without needing recognition. I just want to thank them and let them know thousands in our community have been blessed because of them. I truly believe that both stomachs and souls were fed this Thanksgiving. Amy McDonald Rockville Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Are you a gambling enthusiast in South Africa caught in the dilemma of choosing between the electric buzz of land-based casinos and the cutting-edge convenience of online platforms? Well, you’re in luck, as the South African gambling landscape offers the best of both worlds, each with its own unique allure and benefits. Whether you’re someone who relishes the glamour and social interaction of physical casinos, or you prefer the accessibility and innovation of online gaming, South Africa’s diverse gambling market has something tailor-made for you. The Age-Old Charm of Land-Based Casinos Vs. The Digital Allure of Online Platforms As of 2024, the land-based gambling market in South Africa continues to be a significant segment of the country’s entertainment industry. The nation is home to some of the most renowned casinos in the world, offering a diverse range of gaming options from traditional casino slot machines to various table games like poker, blackjack, and roulette. 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In his speech at the 46th extraordinary meeting of the Ministerial Council of the Cooperation Council, Albudaiwi affirmed that the convening of the meeting comes to coordinate the positions of the GCC states in light of the ongoing events in Syria and Lebanon, and the accompanying rapid developments, and to reaffirm the GCC's support for the two countries, for everything that would enhance their security and stability, in various circumstances and situations. "This meeting reflects the great keenness and interest of the GCC states in the issues of the Arab and Islamic nations. It seeks to enhance joint co-operation among the GCC states to address current challenges and work towards achieving security and stability in the region, which contributes to supporting sustainable development and strengthening Arab and Islamic unity," he stated. He explained that since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, the Cooperation Council has adopted a firm stance and a clear policy towards the crisis in Syria, and has made continuous efforts to support the brotherly Syrian people, including Kuwait's hosting of a number of donor conferences to support the humanitarian situation in Syria, and the provision of relief and humanitarian assistance by the GCC states to the brotherly Syrian people amounting to more than $8bn, and its hosting of more than 2mn residents from the Syrian brothers, who enjoy all the rights and privileges that guarantee them a decent life among their Gulf brothers. "On the political level, the GCC states have supported the efforts of the United Nations and its special envoy aimed at a political solution to the Syrian crisis, in accordance with the Geneva 1 statement and Security Council resolution No. (2254), in which the Security Council called on the former Syrian regime to exercise wisdom and work to achieve immediate reforms that meet the aspirations of the Syrian people, preserve its unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and reject any foreign interference in its internal affairs," Albudaiwi said. In this context, he stressed that the repeated Israeli attacks on the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, and the Israeli occupation forces' occupation of the buffer zone on the Syrian border, as well as the Israeli government's decision to expand the construction of settlements in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, are a flagrant violation of international laws and Security Council resolutions, and the disengagement agreement signed between Syria and Israel (1974). He called on the international community to play its role and responsibilities to stop these attacks on Syrian lands, and the withdrawal of Israel from all occupied Syrian territories, especially since all GCC states welcomed the contents of the statement issued by the Arab Ministerial Contact Committee on Syria, which was held on December 14, 2024, in Aqaba, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Furthermore, Albudaiwi praised the positive steps taken by the interim Syrian government in the peaceful transfer of power, ensuring the safety of civilians, and the positions it announced to preserve Syrian state institutions and resources, and achieve national reconciliation, as key pillars for maintaining security and stability, and restoring Syria's regional role and international standing. The GCC chief stressed the need for the concerted efforts of all parties and components of the Syrian people, and prioritising the supreme interest and national unity, and consecrating the language of dialogue, to achieve the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people in consolidating security, stability, development, and prosperity. He stressed the keenness and interest of the GCC states in their brotherly and historical relations, and their strong ties with the Syrian Arab Republic and the Lebanese Republic, and making every effort to ensure their security and stability, which contributes to their prosperity and the sustainable decent living of their peoples. Related Story Qatar prioritises humanitarian aid to Syria: Mofa spokesman Qatar Charity sends 24 trucks of relief supplies to Syria
Empowered Funds LLC grew its holdings in DMC Global Inc. ( NASDAQ:BOOM – Free Report ) by 5.3% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 91,011 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,556 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC owned about 0.45% of DMC Global worth $1,181,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in BOOM. Meeder Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of DMC Global in the second quarter valued at $25,000. CWM LLC grew its stake in shares of DMC Global by 1,245.4% in the second quarter. CWM LLC now owns 2,758 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 2,553 shares in the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC grew its stake in shares of DMC Global by 315.3% in the second quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 5,573 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $80,000 after buying an additional 4,231 shares in the last quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets grew its stake in shares of DMC Global by 68.4% in the first quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 9,783 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $191,000 after buying an additional 3,974 shares in the last quarter. Finally, State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System bought a new position in shares of DMC Global in the first quarter valued at $194,000. 77.63% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $24.00 price objective on shares of DMC Global in a research report on Wednesday, July 31st. StockNews.com cut shares of DMC Global from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus cut shares of DMC Global from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and reduced their price objective for the stock from $16.00 to $8.00 in a research report on Wednesday. DMC Global Trading Down 2.2 % Shares of DMC Global stock opened at $7.40 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $11.10 and a 200-day moving average of $12.31. The stock has a market cap of $148.22 million, a PE ratio of -0.94 and a beta of 1.66. DMC Global Inc. has a 52-week low of $7.16 and a 52-week high of $19.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a current ratio of 2.37. DMC Global ( NASDAQ:BOOM – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 4th. The industrial products company reported ($0.49) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.09) by ($0.40). The company had revenue of $152.43 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $152.00 million. DMC Global had a negative net margin of 14.23% and a positive return on equity of 1.45%. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.50 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that DMC Global Inc. will post -0.23 EPS for the current year. About DMC Global ( Free Report ) DMC Global Inc provides a suite of engineered products and various solutions for the construction, energy, industrial processing, and transportation markets worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Arcadia, DynaEnergetics, and NobelClad. The Arcadia segment manufactures, assembles, and sells architectural building products, including exterior and interior framing systems, curtain walls, windows, doors, and interior partitions; architectural components, architectural framing systems, entrance systems, and sun control products; sliding and glazing systems; and thermally broken steel, aluminum windows and doors, and wood doors and windows. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding BOOM? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for DMC Global Inc. ( NASDAQ:BOOM – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for DMC Global Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for DMC Global and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on POET Technologies. Our analysis of options history for POET Technologies POET revealed 54 unusual trades. Delving into the details, we found 9% of traders were bullish, while 74% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 4 were puts, with a value of $219,512, and 50 were calls, valued at $2,702,382. Projected Price Targets Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $3.0 to $11.0 for POET Technologies during the past quarter. Volume & Open Interest Trends In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for POET Technologies options trades today is 4353.52 with a total volume of 144,184.00. In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for POET Technologies's big money trades within a strike price range of $3.0 to $11.0 over the last 30 days. POET Technologies Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days Significant Options Trades Detected: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume POET CALL SWEEP BEARISH 04/17/25 $0.9 $0.8 $0.8 $8.00 $160.2K 1.8K 2.3K POET CALL SWEEP BEARISH 01/16/26 $1.75 $1.55 $1.55 $7.00 $155.1K 2.7K 1.3K POET CALL TRADE BULLISH 01/15/27 $1.5 $1.25 $1.5 $10.00 $150.0K 10.1K 2.2K POET CALL SWEEP BEARISH 01/15/27 $1.5 $1.4 $1.4 $10.00 $131.4K 10.1K 4.3K POET CALL SWEEP BEARISH 01/16/26 $1.2 $1.1 $1.1 $10.00 $110.0K 8.2K 1.8K About POET Technologies POET Technologies Inc is a design and development company offering high-speed optical engines, light source products, and custom optical modules to the artificial intelligence systems market and hyperscale data centers. Its integration solutions are based on the POET Optical Interposer, a novel, patented platform that allows the seamless integration of electronic and photonic devices into a single chip using wafer-level semiconductor manufacturing techniques. POET's Optical Interposer platform also solves device integration challenges across a broad range of communication, computing, and sensing applications. The group's operations are located in Allentown, PA, Shenzhen, China, and Singapore. Having examined the options trading patterns of POET Technologies, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance Present Market Standing of POET Technologies Trading volume stands at 10,474,973, with POET's price up by 34.81%, positioned at $7.76. RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought. Earnings announcement expected in 78 days. What The Experts Say On POET Technologies 1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $7.0. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* An analyst from Northland Capital Markets downgraded its action to Outperform with a price target of $7. Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest POET Technologies options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro . © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Clarke Reed, who helped Gerald Ford win the 1976 Republican nomination, has died at 96
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The Lawrence Energy Center in Kansas burns coal for electric power. A federal lawsuit filed by 11 Republican attorneys general claims institutional investors BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street committed antitrust violations to lower supply and increase the cost of coal. (Jill Hummels/Kansas Reflector) Major institutional investors have artificially lowered coal production and raised energy costs for consumers in an effort to lower global carbon emissions, a federal lawsuit claims. Republican attorneys general in 11 states, including Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, filed a joint lawsuit last month against BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street, claiming the organizations’ efforts to pressure coal companies to lower carbon emissions and respond to climate change amount to anti-competitive business practices. All three companies, the lawsuit says, have acquired significant shares in the largest publicly-traded coal companies to coerce their management. “For the past four years, America’s coal producers have been responding not to the price signals of the free market, but to the commands of Larry Fink, BlackRock’s chairman and CEO, and his fellow asset managers,” the lawsuit says. BlackRock is the world’s largest financial asset manager. The case was in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on behalf of the states of Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, West Virginia and Wyoming. The case asks the court to find that the companies have violated federal antitrust laws and prohibit them from using their stock holdings in coal companies to limit output. In a statement, State Street called the lawsuit “baseless.” “State Street acts in the long-term financial interests of investors with a focus on enhancing shareholder value,” the company said. “As long-term capital providers, we have a mutual interest in the long-term success of our portfolio companies.” In 2020, Fink wrote in a letter to CEOs that “climate risk is investment risk” and announced efforts to “place sustainability at the center of our investment approach.” He said companies and investors had a meaningful role to play in the transition from fossil fuels and coal to clean energy. The following year, BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard joined the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, acknowledging an “urgent need to accelerate the transition towards global net zero emissions” and committing to work to reduce carbon emissions. Black Rock and State Street also signed onto Climate Action 100+, a similar initiative where investors work with companies “on improving climate change governance, cutting emissions and strengthening climate-related financial disclosures. Burning coal produces carbon dioxide, the most prevalent greenhouse gas and a significant drive of climate change, scientists say. It also produces sulfur dioxide, particulates and other emissions that can be harmful to human health. Coal made up 19% of energy-related carbon emissions in 2022 and more than half of emissions from electric power companies, according to the Energy Information Administration . In a press release, Hilgers’ office accused the three companies of weaponizing their shares of the coal market. “Whether it comes from state or federal governments or the private sector,” Hilgers said, “the radical climate agenda harms Nebraskans.” Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey vowed to “not stand idly by while these companies hamper energy production and raise prices for Missouri consumers.” Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office said in a press release that he was “taking further action to stop work corporatists and their left-leaning allies in government from driving up energy costs for hardworking Hoosiers.” “Coal has been the backbone of Indiana’s economic success for decades,” Rokita said. “The demand for electricity has gone up and these (environmental, social and governance) titans are reaping the benefits of these skyrocketed prices by keeping their thumb on production.” And Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said she would keep “fighting until we take down every cog of the woke machine and protect hardworking families and farmers.” “While Woke Wall Street lines its own pockets,” Bird said, “families and farmers are forced to pay the price.” This article first appeared in the Kansas Reflector , a sister site of the Nebraska Examiner in the States Newsroom network. Originally published on nebraskaexaminer.com , part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange . Get local news delivered to your inbox!
By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard faced fresh scrutiny Monday on Capitol Hill about her proximity to Russian-ally Syria amid the sudden collapse of that country’s hardline Assad rule. Gabbard ignored shouted questions about her 2017 visit to war-torn Syria as she ducked into one of several private meetings with senators who are being asked to confirm Trump’s unusual nominees . Related Articles National Politics | Trump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it? National Politics | Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next National Politics | In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own National Politics | Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results National Politics | Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president But the Democrat-turned-Republican Army National Reserve lieutenant colonel delivered a statement in which she reiterated her support for Trump’s America First approach to national security and a more limited U.S. military footprint overseas. “I want to address the issue that’s in the headlines right now: I stand in full support and wholeheartedly agree with the statements that President Trump has made over these last few days with regards to the developments in Syria,” Gabbard said exiting a Senate meeting. The incoming president’s Cabinet and top administrative choices are dividing his Republican allies and drawing concern , if not full opposition, from Democrats and others. Not just Gabbard, but other Trump nominees including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, were back at the Capitol ahead of what is expected to be volatile confirmation hearings next year. The incoming president is working to put his team in place for an ambitious agenda of mass immigrant deportations, firing federal workers and rollbacks of U.S. support for Ukraine and NATO allies. “We’re going to sit down and visit, that’s what this is all about,” said Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., as he welcomed Gabbard into his office. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary pick Hegseth appeared to be picking up support from once-skeptical senators, the former Army National Guard major denying sexual misconduct allegations and pledging not to drink alcohol if he is confirmed. The president-elect’s choice to lead the FBI, Kash Patel , who has written extensively about locking up Trump’s foes and proposed dismantling the Federal Bureau of Investigation, launched his first visits with senators Monday. “I expect our Republican Senate is going to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees,” said Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on social media. Despite widespread concern about the nominees’ qualifications and demeanors for the jobs that are among the highest positions in the U.S. government, Trump’s team is portraying the criticism against them as nothing more than political smears and innuendo. Showing that concern, nearly 100 former senior U.S. diplomats and intelligence and national security officials have urged Senate leaders to schedule closed-door hearings to allow for a full review of the government’s files on Gabbard. Trump’s allies have described the criticisms of Hegseth in particular as similar to those lodged against Brett Kavanaugh, the former president’s Supreme Court nominee who denied a sexual assault allegation and went on to be confirmed during Trump’s first term in office. Said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., about Hegseth: “Anonymous accusations are trying to destroy reputations again. We saw this with Kavanaugh. I won’t stand for it.” One widely watched Republican, Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, herself a former Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and sexual assault survivor who had been criticized by Trump allies for her cool reception to Hegseth, appeared more open to him after their follow-up meeting Monday. “I appreciate Pete Hegseth’s responsiveness and respect for the process,” Ernst said in a statement. Ernst said that following “encouraging conversations,” he had committed to selecting a senior official who will “prioritize and strengthen my work to prevent sexual assault within the ranks. As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources.” Ernst also had praise for Patel — “He shares my passion for shaking up federal agencies” — and for Gabbard. Once a rising Democratic star, Gabbard, who represented Hawaii in Congress, arrived a decade ago in Washington, her surfboard in tow, a new generation of potential leaders. She ran unsuccessfully for president in 2020. But Gabbard abruptly left the party and briefly became an independent before joining with Trump’s 2024 campaign as one of his enthusiasts, in large part over his disdain for U.S. involvement overseas and opposition to helping Ukraine battle Russia. Her visit to Syria to meet with then-President Bashar Assad around the time of Trump’s first inauguration during the country’s bloody civil war stunned her former colleagues and the Washington national security establishment. The U.S. had severed diplomatic relations with Syria. Her visit was seen by some as legitimizing a brutal leader who was accused of war crimes. Gabbard has defended the trip, saying it’s important to open dialogue, but critics hear in her commentary echoes of Russia-fueled talking points. Assad fled to Moscow over the weekend after Islamist rebels overtook Syria in a surprise attack, ending his family’s five decades of rule. She said her own views have been shaped by “my multiple deployments and seeing firsthand the cost of war and the threat of Islamist terrorism.” Gabbard said, “It’s one of the many reasons why I appreciate President Trump’s leadership and his election, where he is fully committed, as he has said over and over, to bring about an end to wars.” Last week, the nearly 100 former officials, who served in both Democratic and Republican administrations, said in the letter to Senate leaders they were “alarmed” by the choice of Gabbard to oversee all 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. They said her past actions “call into question her ability to deliver unbiased intelligence briefings to the President, Congress, and to the entire national security apparatus.” The Office of the Director of National Intelligence was created after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to coordinate the nation’s intelligence agencies and act as the president’s main intelligence adviser. Associated Press writer Stephen Groves contributed to this report.
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences late Thursday after his health deteriorated due to a “sudden loss of consciousness at home,” the hospital said in a statement. “Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the Medical Emergency” at 8:06 p.m., the hospital said, but “despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51 p.m.” Singh was being treated for “age-related medical conditions,” the statement said. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh became one of India’s longest-serving prime ministers for 10 years and leader of the Congress Party in the Parliament's Upper House, earning a reputation as a man of great personal integrity. He was chosen to fill the role in 2004 by Sonia Gandhi, the widow of assassinated Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi . But his sterling image was tainted by allegations of corruption against his ministers. Singh was reelected in 2009, but his second term as prime minister was clouded by financial scandals and corruption charges over the organization of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. This led to the Congress Party’s crushing defeat in the 2014 national election by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Narendra Modi . Singh adopted a low profile after relinquishing the post of prime minister. Prime Minister Modi, who succeeded Singh in 2014, called him one of India’s “most distinguished leaders” who rose from humble origins and left “a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years.” “As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives,” Modi said in a post on the social platform X. He called Singh’s interventions in Parliament as a lawmaker “insightful” and said “his wisdom and humility were always visible.” Rahul Gandhi, from the same party as Singh and the opposition leader in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, said Singh’s “deep understanding of economics inspired the nation” and that he “led India with immense wisdom and integrity.” “I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride,” Gandhi wrote on X. Born on Sept. 26, 1932, in a village in the Punjab province of undivided India, Singh’s brilliant academic career took him to Cambridge University in Britain, where he earned a degree in economics in 1957. He then got his doctorate in economics from Nuffield College at Oxford University in 1962. Singh taught at Panjab University and the prestigious Delhi School of Economics before joining the Indian government in 1971 as economic advisor in the Commerce Ministry. In 1982, he became chief economic adviser to the Finance Ministry. He also served as deputy chair of the Planning Commission and governor of the Reserve Bank of India. As finance minister, Singh in 1991 instituted reforms that opened up the economy and moved India away from a socialist-patterned economy and toward a capitalist model in the face of a huge balance of payments deficit, skirting a potential economic crisis. His accolades include the 1987 Padma Vibhushan Award, India’s second-highest civilian honor; the Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award of the Indian Science Congress in 1995; and the Asia Money Award for Finance Minister of the Year in 1993 and 1994. Singh was a member of India’s Upper House of Parliament and was leader of the opposition from 1998 to 2004 before he was named prime minister. He was the first Sikh to hold the country’s top post and made a public apology in Parliament for the 1984 Sikh Massacre in which some 3,000 Sikhs were killed after then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by Sikh bodyguards. Under Singh, India adopted a Right to Information Act in 2005 to promote accountability and transparency from government officials and bureaucrats. He was also instrumental in implementing a welfare scheme that guaranteed at least 100 paid workdays for Indian rural citizens. The coalition government he headed for a decade brought together politicians and parties with differing ideologies that were rivals in the country’s various states. In a move hailed as one of his biggest achievements apart from economic reforms, Singh ended India’s nuclear isolation by signing a deal with the U.S. that gave India access to American nuclear technology. But the deal hit his government adversely, with Communist allies withdrawing support and criticism of the agreement growing within India in 2008 when it was finalized. Singh adopted a pragmatic foreign policy approach, pursuing a peace process with nuclear rival and neighbor Pakistan. But his efforts suffered a major setback after Pakistani militants carried out a massive gun and bomb attack in Mumbai in November 2008. He also tried to end the border dispute with China, brokering a deal to reopen the Nathu La pass into Tibet, which had been closed for more than 40 years. His 1965 book, “India’s Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth,” dealt with India’s inward-oriented trade policy. Singh is survived by his wife Gursharan Kaur and three daughters. Associated Press writer Sheikh Saaliq in New Delhi contributed to this report.Ruben Amorim takes charge of Manchester United for the first time in Sunday's trip to Ipswich, while Manchester City are aiming to snap a historic losing streak for Pep Guardiola against Tottenham. Fourth takes on fifth in another of Saturday's eye-catching fixtures when Arsenal hope to kickstart their faltering title challenge at home to Nottingham Forest. AFP Sport picks out some of the key talking points ahead of this weekend's action: Man Utd start Amorim era Manchester United fans have been made to wait three weeks for Ruben Amorim's arrival since he was confirmed as the successor to Erik ten Hag. The Portuguese does not face a baptism of fire, but Ipswich are on a high ahead of the visit of the Red Devils after securing their first Premier League win for 22 years before the international break with a shock 2-1 victory at Tottenham. Amorim has plenty of problems to solve at Old Trafford, but begins with United only four points adrift of the top four despite sitting down in 13th. Ten Hag managed just one win from seven away games in all competitions this season and Amorim must find a quick tonic to that travel sickness if he is to make a positive first impression with the United fans. United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is confident his compatriot will quickly make a positive connection with his new players. "Obviously for me, what stands out is the connection he has with the (Sporting) players," Fernandes said. "You see the way they say goodbye to him, the way they feel, they make him feel part of the team and how they treat him. "So it shows that this is a great character and he's someone that gives his all to the players." Slumping Man City eye revival Across Manchester, champions City have lost four consecutive games for the first time in Pep Guardiola's glorious managerial career. However, on Thursday Guardiola signed a two-year contract extension, ending speculation over his future and allowing the boss to focus on reviving his spluttering side. The two-week hiatus for international football also came at the right time for Guardiola to reset as he looks for key players to return from a lengthy injury list. Guardiola's men find themselves five points behind leaders Liverpool, who face bottom-of-the-table Southampton on Sunday, and can ill afford to drop any more points ahead of a daunting trip to Anfield next weekend. This is the sixth time a team has been five points clear after 11 Premier League games, with the previous five all finishing as champions. But City have trailed the leaders by more than five points at one stage in each of the last four seasons and still finished with the title. Arsenal search for answers The Gunners have fallen nine points behind Liverpool after a run of three wins from their last nine league matches, including four without a victory prior to the visit of Forest. Great expectation was placed upon Mikel Arteta's men to end a two-decade wait to win the league after finishing second to City in each of the last two seasons. But Arsenal's season has been a story of needless red cards, injuries to key men and a lack of killer instinct in front of goal. Arteta needs to find answers quickly if they are to remain in the title race. Fixtures Saturday Leicester v Chelsea, Arsenal v Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa v Crystal Palace, Bournemouth v Brighton, Everton v Brentford, Fulham v Wolves, Manchester City v Tottenham Sunday Southampton v Liverpool, Ipswich v Manchester United Monday Newcastle v West Ham
Vanguard, one of the largest money managers in the world, is hiring Canadian executive Joanna Rotenberg to lead its newly created advice and wealth management division. Money manager Vanguard has tapped Canadian Joanna Rotenberg, formerly an executive at BMO and Fidelity Investments, to lead a new division for advice and wealth management. Cole Burston/The Globe and Mail Ms. Rotenberg’s hiring is part of a restructuring led by Vanguard’s new chief executive officer, Salim Ramji, who is also Canadian. Mr. Ramji was hired from rival BlackRock Inc., where he ran the index investing business, and he is now putting his imprint on Vanguard, which manages US$10-trillion in assets. Historically, Vanguard was known for creating low-cost, exchange-traded funds that track major stock indexes and it has a strong following from do-it-yourself investors. In 2015, the company created a new business called Vanguard Personal Advisor Services to give investment advice to clients with assets of US$50,000 or more. That business has grown over the past nine years to manage US$900-billion, and Vanguard is now carving it out as a stand-alone division. Ms. Rotenberg most recently worked for Fidelity Investments, joining the U.S. wealth management giant in 2021 when it was transitioning away from being a company that was best known for actively managed mutual funds and star stock-pickers. Wealth management has evolved dramatically over the past two decades and Fidelity wanted to focus more on individual investors who have much more market knowledge than they used to. However, Fidelity divided the personal investing business into two units in 2023 – one for self-directed customers and another for retail investors who want advisory services – and Ms. Rotenberg left shortly after . In Canada, she is well-known on Bay Street, having worked at Bank of Montreal for 11 years, where she led the wealth management division and also held the roles of chief marketing officer and head of strategy. Before that, she spent nearly a decade at consulting giant McKinsey & Co., where she was a partner.Amazon is selling a $300 Levoit air purifier for only $150, and shoppers say it provides a 'better quality of life'
I’ve been seeing variations on the question above on comment boards and social media, and the answer is inevitably a resounding “No. Fucking. Way.” But let’s be clear about what the question really is, since it’s actually two questions at once. The fundamental thing that’s being asked is: Could “ Babygirl ,” an enthralling high-kink corporate drama, in which Nicole Kidman plays a girlboss who secretly yearns to be dominated and debased, and plays this all out with one of her young male interns...could a male director have gotten away with making that movie today? The answer everyone seems to agree on, with an underlying note of look-how-far-we’ve-come cultural pride, is no. I don’t necessarily disagree — though actually, in a way, I sort of do. “Babygirl,” written and directed by the volcanically talented Dutch filmmaker Halina Reijn , is a gripping movie about a woman who liberates herself by giving into transgressive desires — desires we might once have categorized as politically or sexually incorrect, and that we would now call...what? Would we say, “She gets turned on by doing stuff that’s super not woke?” No, we wouldn’t say that, because it would sound absurd. But the point is that “Babygirl” is a film about someone who feels, and believes, that her deepest desires are wrong. It’s important to recognize what a common sensation that is. There’s an old saying that goes, “Sex isn’t good unless it’s dirty,” and I think what that expresses is that it’s intrinsic to the nature of human sexuality that people are drawn, in the erotic arena, to acting out things that feel “naughty” or “bad” or whatever. It’s whatever floats your boat. That’s why we have movies like “Basic Instinct” or “91⁄2 Weeks” or “Last Tango in Paris” or “In the Realm of the Senses” or “Bound” or “The Piano Teacher” or “Unfaithful” — movies that allow us to play out, in a collective ritual (or, at least, it used to feel that way in a theater), the tingly lure of forbidden sexuality. And it’s why we have porn, which Kidman’s character in “Babygirl” is addicted to. That’s the realm where her libidinous imagination can roam free. Kidman’s character, Romy, is trapped in a gilded and proper upper-class domestic existence, with a husband, played by Antonio Banderas, who loves and supports her, and two daughters she’s devoted to. But that’s part of her prison. It’s the life she has built and the life she wants; she has no reason to leave it. Yet it doesn’t feed her inner flame. She also wants to own her sexuality, every last kinky enticing layer of it, and because movies work in a mythological way, “Babygirl” makes a larger statement about the desire of women to own their sexuality. That’s why knowing that there’s a woman filmmaker behind the camera is part of the film’s sexual politics. Once Romy and Samuel (Harris Dickinson), who seduces and dominates her by acting like a dick, begin their forbidden affair, the relationship that gets played out is teeming with “wrong” things. But the movie, though it wants to be sexy, isn’t exploiting those things; it’s exploring them. Its gaze is allied with a liberated vision. What if a man had made the same film? You could certainly say it would be more controversial. But I still think it would be the kind of hot-button conversation-starter that movies should be about. And if the ultimate truth of a movie is what’s onscreen, and if we agree that “Babygirl” is not an exploitation film, then if a man had directed it, why in theory would we need to react differently to what’s onscreen? But here’s the thing: It wouldn’t have been the same movie. The crucial point about authorship and gender relates to the second meaning of “Could ‘Babygirl’ have been made by a male director?” Politically, that movie might have been an even hotter potato, but the real answer is: A male director would not and could not have made “Babygirl” the way that Halina Reijn made it. It’s not just about the cultural identity politics. It’s about how the film’s power emerges from a hard-wired female consciousness. Kidman’s performance is extraordinary (the best by a female actor this year, in my opinion), but part of what makes acting like this possible is that the role is conceived with an intimacy that renders Romy’s gaze more potent than ours. She’s gazing into the sadomasochistic abyss of her own longing. I think it’s worth noting just how infrequently the movies have portrayed this level of incendiary sexual adventure, especially on the part of women. We’re used to seeing it in a fevered pop-thriller context (e.g., “Basic Instinct”). But serious erotic movies are actually very rare wildflowers. “91⁄2 Weeks,” which Reijn has cited as an inspiration that she watched countless times when she was younger, was always, to me, the glossy synthetic kitsch version of a transgressive romance. “Fatal Attraction,” also directed by Adrian Lyne (and also an influence on Reijn), is infinitely better than “91⁄2 Weeks,” but it’s less about sexuality than a new line in the sand that women were drawing, with Glenn Close’s Alex telling Michael Douglas’s sneaky adulterer: I will not be used and thrown away. What “Babygirl” gets into, in the scene where Romy and Samuel meet up for an extended hotel-room tryst, is the shivery ambivalence Romy feels, her alternating current of fear and desire, and the danger too, which Samuel picks up on and uses to excite her. She’s letting go at last, but the focus is on the push-pull of her emotions. I can’t imagine that a male director would have staged that scene in quite that way. So no, a male director couldn’t have made the movie that “Babygirl” is. For too long, women didn’t have the power to make movies like this one. In a real sense, it’s their turn. That’s a revolution to be celebrated. Yet if we pivot back to the original meaning of the question, it seems as if part of what’s being asked is, “ Should a male director today make a movie like ‘Babygirl’?” And in that sense, I confess I’m a bit uncomfortable with that resounding “no.” It feels as if the “no” is coming from people who are saying, implicitly, “We’re the ones who would attack that movie. Simply for existing.” Yet do we truly want to be that lockstep when it comes to the issue of who can make what? “Babygirl” is a film that revels in throwing off the shackles of what’s allowed. We shouldn’t greet a movie like that by using it as an opportunity to lay down one more restriction on what we, as a culture, allow.The Reserve Bank of India 's (RBI) first cut in the cash reserve ratio (CRR) since March 2020 is likely to provide much needed liquidity to the banking system , cooling off bulk deposit rates and lift core profitability of lenders by up to 5 basis points, bankers said. One basis point is a hundredth of a percentage point. The 50-basis point cut in CRR to 4% will release a total of ₹1.16 lakh crore into the banking system, helping banks lend more, although the lending rates are unlikely to be reduced. That should help lenders expand their net interest margins (NIM), or core profitability. "The gap between one-year certificate of deposit (CD) rate (7.5% to 8%) and overnight money rates (6.5%) had widened. This CRR cut will cool off the bulk deposit rates. So far markets did not have the confidence that liquidity will remain easy for long," said Rajiv Anand, deputy managing director, Axis Bank . "This move changes that perception because this means liquidity will remain easier for longer. All things remaining the same, bank margins should improve 3 to 5 basis points." While announcing the CRR cut, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that systemic liquidity is expected to tighten in the coming months due to tax outflows, increase in currency in circulation and volatility in capital flows. The CRR cut in two equal tranches from the fortnight beginning December 14 and December 28 is consistent with the neutral policy stance of the RBI, Das said. 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"This CRR cut helps the system and will gradually reduce the overnight bank lending rates but liquidity has been quite volatile in the last couple of months. In the long term as regulatory costs increase, it will take more than a CRR cut to support growth," said Ashhish Vaidya, head treasury and markets, DBS Bank India. To be sure, bankers do not expect retail deposit rates to come off, but savers also should not expect any hikes in deposit rates. The CRR cut was the best option in front of RBI given the uptick in inflation, said Santosh Kumar, head of treasury at Punjab National Bank . (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel )There are calls to punish Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj after he became frustrated during an unexpected incident at Adelaide Oval on Friday night. A “beer snake bandit” (carrying an impressive effort, it must be said) decided to run behind the sight screen just as Marnus Labuschagne was facing up to Siraj. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: ‘Beer snake’ upsets Marnus Labuschagne at Adelaide Oval. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Distracted, Labuschagne pulled out of his stance and pointed to the man running behind the sight screen, but an angry Siraj decided to throw the ball at the stumps (or possibly Labuschagne), and gestured at the Australian. While star Seven commentator James Brayshaw wondered how security didn’t stop it, Greg Blewett noted that Siraj was “not happy”. “You don’t often see a fast bowler when he gets stopped just about before he releases the ball,” Blewett said. The crowd also became involved. “You got the boos when the replay came on the big screen when he threw the ball,” Blewett said. And Ricky Ponting added: “I think his emotions got the better of him there, I think that was an attempted bouncer (on the follow-up ball).” Cricket fans immediately lashed Siraj’s action on social media. “Very unprofessional of Siraj. Not expected at the highest level,” one fan said.. “Pretty pathetic from Siraj. If Marnus did this unreasonably then the reactions fair. But get a grip, champ,” another said. “He will be fined 50% match fee for dissent, they won’t take this lightly,” another said. And another: “Completely unacceptable behaviour.” And another: “Siraj should grow up. it’s pathetic what he did.” And another: “Siraj should be banned for some Tests. That guy is way too arrogant.” There were also calls to ban the man who caused the interruption with his ‘beer snake’. “The man walking across the sight screen should be banned from entering any cricket ground for a couple of years. No spectator is within his rights to disrupt play, least not when a Test match is in progress.” With his Test career on the line amid a stretch of low returns — eight scores under 10 runs in his previous nine innings — Labuschagne’s spot was openly in question as he walked out to bat in the second Test against India. But Labuschagne (20no) and Test novice Nathan McSweeney (38no) won the Friday night battle under and guided Australia to 1-86 in reply to India’s 180 all out. Pre-match, Labuschagne’s captain Pat Cummins forecast the No.3 batter would be more proactive in a bid to emerge from his form slump. But not even Cummins would have predicted this. Labuschagne went directly and theatrically into a duel with the world’s No.1 fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. The Indian strike bowler — with a pink ball moving appreciably under lights — had just taken a wicket but was nearing the end of his spell. Bumrah delivered one drama-charged over to the out-of-sorts Labuschagne. The Australian played a defensive shot and shouted “wait on” as the ball rolled to Bumrah, daringly eyeballing the Indian star. Bumrah sent down a searing next delivery which beat Labschagne’s outside edge - the Australian again eyeballed the paceman as Indians chirped in the background. Labuschagne survived the over. The Queenslander - whose previous nine knocks were three, two, six, 90, two, one, five, three and one not out - faced 18 balls before scoring a run. He inside-edged his 19th delivery for two, leg-glanced for four two balls later, then scored three through midwicket. Labuschagne and McSweeney, who played some sweet pull shots in his third Test innings, put Australia in a position of power entering day two. “It was a good way to finish the day,” said Australian paceman Mitchell Starc, who took a career-best 6-48 in India’s innings. “The last session is arguably the hardest time to bat ... for Marnie and McSweeney to fight through that sustained pressure from a quality bowling attack and come out the other end with a chance then to go on tomorrow (Saturday), it was fantastic from them.” Starc then added, pointedly, that the pair’s performance came with “obviously a fair bit of outside noise, particularly from this (media) room”. - With AAP
Hyderabad: FY25 promises to usher in good tidings for engineering grads set to pass out this year. India's tech industry is slated to see a 25-30% uptick in campus placements driven by surging demand for emerging technologies such as AI, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity. According to data provided to TOI by TeamLease Digital , after lower-than-expected campus hiring numbers of 80,000-90,000 in FY24, at least 1.12 lakh-1.2 lakh of the nearly 1.5 million engineering graduates passouts are expected to get hired on campus. "With fresh talent being increasingly recognised as a crucial driver of digital transformation initiatives across sectors and in meeting growing talent needs, the hiring landscape looks promising," said Krishna Vij, Vice-President, TeamLease Digital. Confirming that the worst is over, former Nasscom chairman BVR Mohan Reddy said things are picking up. "From now on you will see some growth but not necessarily hockey stick growth because firms are discovering GenAI applications in automating stuff and augmenting productivity of individuals," he said. However, Aseem Marwaha, founder, eLitmus, feels the figures could be much higher. "The demand, especially in the over Rs 7.5 lakh per annum range, has surged by at least 50% and could be as high as 80% due to robust demand. Even talent with average skill levels are cracking high paying jobs this year unlike last year when even good talent was struggling," he said. "Things were slow till about the first week of September . But the market recovered significantly. Many companies could not meet numbers through campus hiring and have been coming to us since November to help them identify colleges where they could still hope to get reasonable quality talent," he added. After hitting a peak placement rate of 27% in FY22, numbers plummeted to 6% in FY24 due to challenges like economic slowdown and skill mismatches, said Vij, adding: "In 2022, fresher hiring reached unprecedented levels driven by post-pandemic recovery, increasing digitisation, and demand for tech talent, leading to inflated bench sizes," she explained. In FY25, she said, fresher employability rate is set to rise to 71.5% from 64% in FY24, indicating improved skill alignment with industry needs. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes .None
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