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First Resources (SGX:EB5) Full Year 2023 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: US$980.6m (down 20% from FY 2022). Net income: US$145.4m (down 55% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 15% (down from 27% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period First Resources Revenues Disappoint Revenue missed analyst estimates by 5.4%. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 2.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.9% growth forecast for the Food industry in Singapore. The company's shares are down 2.1% from a week ago. Risk Analysis We should say that we've discovered 2 warning signs for First Resources that you should be aware of before investing here. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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Former US ambassador Víctor Manuel Rocha, 73, will plead "guilty" to serving as a secret agent for the Cuban government for four decades. Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to several Latin American countries, told a federal judge that he would admit to two federal charges of conspiracy to act as an agent of a foreign government, charges that carry a maximum sentence of between 5 and 10 years in prison. prison each, as disclosed Associated Press. In exchange, prosecutors agreed to drop 13 additional charges for crimes including wire fraud and making false statements out of a total of 15 criminal counts, which could result in a maximum prison sentence of 60 years if convicted. On February 15, Rocha had pleaded "not guilty" in a document filed where he added: "I fully understand the nature of the crime with which I am charged and the right to appear at the arraignment. As demonstrated by my signature below "I hereby waive formal prosecution and plead NOT GUILTY to the charge." Rocha was arrested in Miami on December 1, 2023, after confessing his activities to an FBI agent who posed as a Cuban spy. According to the indictment, between 2022 and 2023, the former diplomat had three recorded meetings with an FBI special agent who posed as a representative of Cuba's General Directorate of Intelligence, during which he constantly referred to the United States as "the enemy." " and admitted that his goal during his time in the State Department was to "strengthen the Cuban Revolution."

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Nightmare On Elm Street - MoviesBest Horror Franchises: Classics To Watch This OctoberGet your horror movie fix this Halloween season with these famous franchises. By Jake Skudder - Pop CultureThe Original "Nightmare On Elm Street" House Is Selling For Over $3 MillionThe house that Freddy Krueger terrorized in "A Nightmare On Elm Street" is currently on sale until midnight on Halloween.By Joshua Robinson - AnticsKylie Jenner Shares Bloody "Nightmare On Elm Street" Collab, Prompting Both Jokes & OutrageJenner is clearly feeling the Halloween spirit this year.By Hayley Hynes

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MP makes bid to ban offering or advertising LGBT conversion practices Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle said his Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill would also offer protections, including to parents. Offering or advertising LGBT conversion practices would be banned under a proposed law to be considered by MPs on Friday. The Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill would create new offences for a course of conduct whose "predetermined" purpose was to change a person's sexual orientation or to change a person to or from being transgender. This would include offering or taking payment for such practices and if a person helps send someone outside of the UK for these practices. Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle's Bill also offers "clarifications" about actions that do not meet a criminal threshold, including for the actions of parents, health practitioners and those exercising freedom of religion and other beliefs. Unlimited fines could be handed out to offenders under the Bill and it would only allow prosecutions which have the consent of the relevant public prosecutor. The measures, which will be considered at second reading in the Commons on Friday, would apply to England and Wales and could also be brought into force in Northern Ireland and Scotland through regulations subject to approval by their assembly or parliament. Mr Russell-Moyle, the MP for Brighton Kemptown, told the PA news agency: "What it does is rather than trying to do everything, what we do is focus on the worst bit of it, focus on the bit that is the organised activities, organised course of conduct, meaning it has to be more than once or a planned activity, and we get to a stage where we think most reasonable people who know these practices can happen, is happening, will agree this is a first start." The MP said he has been talking to different campaign groups, MPs and others to try and ensure the Bill attracts the widest possible support and ensures there are "reasonable" discussions on the issue. He said: "The point of my law is to prosecute nobody. "The point of my law is to stop these practices, and we think we stop the practice by setting a clear moral statement that these are unacceptable, saying people who are deliberately and egregiously breaking this will be punished through a fine, not a prison sentence; we want to stop the practice, not lock people up." Mr Russell-Moyle added: "Through this process I have tried to reduce the heat out of the debate based on evidence and sensible heads, not to exclude anyone, no slogans but instead real words that people can come around and seek compromise on. "If we pass the Bill into committee stage, what we will do is in committee is be able to deliberate on that, reset the debate in this country from a debate that was about people screaming at each other to a debate that's about sensible protections for people." Mr Russell-Moyle said if the Bill reaches its final Commons stage of third reading then there is a chance to "set a clear social norm" that conversion practices are "unacceptable". After he acknowledged a general election is on the horizon, the MP said: "What I want to do is produce something that whatever party wins, if we don't manage to get this Bill through this time, they have something here that is no longer in the 'too difficult box', as that's where it has been put very squarely." Simon Calvert, deputy director at the Christian Institute, welcomed Mr Russell-Moyle's attempts to engage with a range of groups but said the wording is "sloppy and definitions far too broad". He said: "If passed this would result in criminalising Christians and gender-critical parents for conversations which most people would consider perfectly reasonable. "This is not about protecting people from abuse. "That is already illegal. There is no 'harm' test in the Bill. It is about punishing people for talking." The UK Government first announced its intention to ban so-called "gay cure" conversion therapies in 2018 as part of its LGBT action plan. The proposals were initially intended to be "universal" and protect all LGBT people, although in 2022 then-prime minister Boris Johnson defended a decision not to include trans people. In January 2023, the Government said it would set out how it would ban conversion therapy for "everyone", including transgender people, in England and Wales. Education minister Baroness Barran last month told peers: "It remains our intention to publish a draft Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny." Her remarks came as peers debated a separate proposed law to ban sexual orientation and gender identity conversion practices.

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The former chief executive of Troy-based Flagstar Bank is now officially the top executive at the New York regional bank that bought Flagstar and recently came under financial pressure. Long Island-based New York Community Bancorp. announced Thursday afternoon that Alessandro "Sandro" DiNello is now its president and CEO. The former president and CEO, Thomas Cangemi, has stepped down from those roles, but will remain on the bank's board, the announcement said. DiNello, now 69, was Flagstar's CEO at the time of the 2022 acquisition and had stayed on as NYCB's nonexecutive chairman. Earlier this month, DiNello was tapped to be NYCB's executive chairman in the wake of the bank's surprise $260 million quarterly loss, credit downgrade, stock price nosedive and anticipated future losses tied to its portfolio of commercial office and apartment building loans. The bank also announced Thursday that it was decreasing its previously reported earnings by $2.4 billion, and that an ongoing assessment found "material weaknesses" in its internal controls pertaining to loan reviews, "resulting from ineffective oversight, risk assessment and monitoring activities." "It is my mandate as president and CEO, alongside our board, to continue our transformation into a larger, more diversified commercial bank," Mr. DiNello said in a statement Thursday. "While we've faced recent challenges, we are confident in the direction of our bank and our ability to deliver for our customers, employees and shareholders in the long-term. The changes we're making to our board and leadership team are reflective of a new chapter that is underway." DiNello, who joined the bank in 2001 and had been its CEO since 2020, will keep his executive chairman board position, a news release said. One member of the bank's board, Hanif Dahya, resigned this week, saying he didn't support the idea of making DiNello the CEO. NYCB this month completed a rebranding and customer-facing systems conversion to the Flagstar name. Flagstar had the seventh largest bank market share in Michigan last year based on federally insured deposits. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Former Flagstar CEO now officially top exec of embattled parent bank

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In the production of HBO which premieres Sunday, March 3, plays Elena Vernham, also known as The Chancellor, who rules a fictional country in Europe, possibly near Poland. Winslet, who is also an executive producer on the series, says she has never been offered a character like this in her life. I had never read a script like this before. "I had never laughed so much at the material that was in front of me, as we did every day, and I really felt that this was an exciting, challenging and terrifying opportunity to totally step out of my comfort zone," he said. Plot leader As the adored leader of the plot, she came face to face with many enormous works of art made in her likeness. At first I thought: 'oh God, this is so cool!' I must have one.' And then I got so tired of looking at them that towards the end I just wanted to burn them all, Winslet said, laughing. Sometimes the production team forgot to warn him about a large, sequined image of his face on set. Curiously, I don't like to look at myself. It's not a comfortable place to be. So yes, there was a lot to confront with that, this heightened version of myself, she said. I had to let myself go. That is one of the many important differences between the star and the dictator, who loves to be loved by her people, addressing them regularly and also occasionally serenading them with a song (Santa Baby). Among her loyal subjects: Guillaume Gallienne, like her husband Nicols; Andrea Riseborough, who runs the palace, and Danny Webb as one of her many ministers, subservient to her strange directions. Martha Plimpton plays a United States senator and Hugh Grant is Elena's political rival. Things in the country are running smoothly, or as well as possible, while Elena deals with issues of hypochondria, paranoia, and abandonment. She then hires a soldier, played by Matthias Schoenaerts, in her fight against tiny deadly spores, and begins a relationship with repercussions that shake the regime and the country to the core, taking their battles to a much larger scale. twisted love story The black comedy, from the writer of Succession Will Tracy is billed as a twisted love story about two people who should never have fallen in love. "Which is exactly why everyone should see it, Schoenaerts noted. The world is full of people who should never have met. Fortunately, off-screen, the results were less damaging, with plenty of laughter on set, Schoenaerts recalls. He gives us some relief because obviously sometimes we really have to go to (dark) places. And Winslet was much less of a dictator than on screen. She leads by example, Schoenaerts said. She is always on time, she is always prepared, always kind, generous, open and extremely sharp. And it's very fun to work with her. The directors of The RegimeStephen Frears and Jessica Hobbs, agree that a Winslet set is more like a cozy theater troupe. It felt like that, said Frears, who has participated in amateur theater productions. She is very direct, very honest, but very simple and very kind. As she says, she learns your lines, concentrate and deliver. Kate Winslet's work Winslet said she takes being number one on the call sheet very seriously and tries to lead by example, to raise energy every day and just deliver it and show up, and really be there for everyone. As I get older, I feel responsibility and gratitude, you know, both at the same time, Winslet reflected. It is a truly privileged position. And I respect him a lot. The egocentric Chancellor is a far cry from real life, in case you were wondering, and Winslet describes her character's theatricality as so enormous and delightful. And his hysteria sometimes, and how volatile he is, how vulnerable he is. I mean, I just couldn't compare her to anyone. I couldn't say there were things I really liked about her, Winslet added, "But there were things that really made me laugh. FUENTE: AP

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SafeMoon V2 (SFM) traded up 15.9% against the US dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 19:00 PM E.T. on February 29th. One SafeMoon V2 token can now be bought for approximately $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC on exchanges. SafeMoon V2 has a market capitalization of $23.72 million and $66,585.50 worth of SafeMoon V2 was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. In the last seven days, SafeMoon V2 has traded up 38% against the US dollar. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: - KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.3% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.36 or 0.00000592 BTC. - Aidi Finance (BSC) (AIDI) traded down 2.2% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC. - Zoo Token (ZOOT) traded down 2.2% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0652 or 0.00000239 BTC. - CareCoin (CARES) traded 2.2% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0809 or 0.00000297 BTC. - Kitty Inu (KITTY) traded up 1.9% against the dollar and now trades at $95.84 or 0.00338062 BTC. - Hokkaidu Inu (HOKK) traded up 1.2% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0004 or 0.00000001 BTC. - Lego Coin (LEGO) traded 29.8% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0139 or 0.00000023 BTC. - Jeff in Space (JEFF) traded down 2.2% against the dollar and now trades at $2.75 or 0.00010076 BTC. - Lumi Credits (LUMI) traded 0% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0108 or 0.00000017 BTC. - AXIA Coin (AXC) traded down 0.1% against the dollar and now trades at $13.43 or 0.00048094 BTC. SafeMoon V2 Token Profile SafeMoon V2's genesis date was February 28th, 2021. SafeMoon V2's total supply is 1,000,000,000,000 tokens and its circulating supply is 556,617,280,273 tokens. The Reddit community for SafeMoon V2 is https://reddit.com/r/safemoon. The official website for SafeMoon V2 is safemoon.com. SafeMoon V2's official message board is safemoon.medium.com. SafeMoon V2's official Twitter account is @safemoon. SafeMoon V2 Token Trading It is usually not presently possible to buy alternative cryptocurrencies such as SafeMoon V2 directly using U.S. dollars. Investors seeking to trade SafeMoon V2 should first buy Bitcoin or Ethereum using an exchange that deals in U.S. dollars such as Coinbase, GDAX or Gemini. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Bitcoin or Ethereum to buy SafeMoon V2 using one of the exchanges listed above. Receive News & Updates for SafeMoon V2 Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and updates for SafeMoon V2 and related cryptocurrencies with MarketBeat.com's FREE CryptoBeat newsletter.

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North faces decades of lower healthy life expectancy than South East – study The Institute for Public Policy Research North found it will be 2080 before the gap in healthy life expectancy really changes. The North faces decades of lower healthy life expectancy compared with the South East, according to a study. The Institute for Public Policy Research North (IPPR) found it will be 2080 before the gap in healthy life expectancy – defined as the average number of years a person can expect to live in good health – really changes. By 2030, "the number of years you can expect to live in good health in the North and Midlands would be two and a half years shorter than the South and three and a half years shorter than in London", the study found. "The worst-performing region, the North East, is also on course for a decline across both male and female groups. "Extending these overall trajectories, the gap in healthy life expectancy between the North and the all-England average would not close until 2056/57 while the gap between the North and South East would endure until 2079/80, and the gap between the North and London would grow." The IPPR report said the North's communities are "ambitious for a better future", but face "systemic and pronounced inequalities". It added: "Gaps in power, wealth, opportunity, and health result in shorter, sicker, less fulfilling lives." Researchers found that gaps in regional wealth inequality will continue to grow, arguing that reforming capital gains tax – tax on the profit when an asset is sold – could fund local investment. "Wealth inequalities are growing rapidly across England," the study said. "Wealth encompasses property, financial, material, and pension assets. "While England's average wealth per person grew from around £226,300 in 2010 to £290,800 by 2020, regional inequalities in wealth have widened. "For instance, the gap per head between the average wealth per person in England overall and the North stood at £71,000 in 2020, almost double the gap in 2010, at around £37,300." Based on current trends, this gap will reach £228,800 per head between the South East and the North by the end of the decade, the IPPR said. Also based on current trends, by 2030 London's employment rate will be 66%, while the North East's will "barely reach" 56%. Report author and IPPR North research fellow Marcus Johns said: "No one should be condemned to live a shorter, sicker, less fulfilling, or poorer life simply because of where they were born. "Yet, that is what our regional inequalities offer today as gaps in healthy life expectancy and wealth endure over the generations, demanding urgent action if we are to change course. "It's hard to avoid the conclusion we are headed in the wrong direction on inequality in health, wealth, power, and opportunity while local government finances languish in chaos. "This is a crucial year for elections, locally and nationally, and Westminster cannot afford to ignore the state of the North. "We know there are ready-to-go policies that will help arrest and reverse these problems and grasping them could make this year the year that kickstarts a decade of regional renewal." The IPPR is calling for "German-style levels" of investment in England's regions to the tune of £7.6 billion a year over 15 years. This could be funded by raising up to £13 billion a year through a targeted wealth tax, it said. Other measures include reforming local government finance according to need and in a way that allows councils to plan longer term. A Government spokesperson said: "Levelling Up is a long-term programme of reform that sits at the heart of our ambition as a Government. From investment in town centres and high streets to devolving more money and power to local communities, we are spreading opportunity across the North and to places where investment is most needed. "We have committed £13 billion to levelling up, which is supporting projects to improve everyday life for people across the UK – regenerating town centres and high streets, local transport and cultural and heritage assets."

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Golden Pharos Berhad (KLSE:GPHAROS) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 56% over the last three months. Given that the market rewards strong financials in the long-term, we wonder if that is the case in this instance. Particularly, we will be paying attention to Golden Pharos Berhad's ROE today. Return on Equity or ROE is a test of how effectively a company is growing its value and managing investors' money. In other words, it is a profitability ratio which measures the rate of return on the capital provided by the company's shareholders. How Do You Calculate Return On Equity? ROE can be calculated by using the formula: Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity So, based on the above formula, the ROE for Golden Pharos Berhad is: 16% = RM11m ÷ RM73m (Based on the trailing twelve months to September 2023). The 'return' refers to a company's earnings over the last year. That means that for every MYR1 worth of shareholders' equity, the company generated MYR0.16 in profit. What Is The Relationship Between ROE And Earnings Growth? We have already established that ROE serves as an efficient profit-generating gauge for a company's future earnings. Depending on how much of these profits the company reinvests or "retains", and how effectively it does so, we are then able to assess a company's earnings growth potential. Generally speaking, other things being equal, firms with a high return on equity and profit retention, have a higher growth rate than firms that don't share these attributes. A Side By Side comparison of Golden Pharos Berhad's Earnings Growth And 16% ROE To start with, Golden Pharos Berhad's ROE looks acceptable. Further, the company's ROE compares quite favorably to the industry average of 3.6%. This probably laid the ground for Golden Pharos Berhad's significant 46% net income growth seen over the past five years. We reckon that there could also be other factors at play here. For instance, the company has a low payout ratio or is being managed efficiently. We then compared Golden Pharos Berhad's net income growth with the industry and we're pleased to see that the company's growth figure is higher when compared with the industry which has a growth rate of 7.9% in the same 5-year period. Earnings growth is a huge factor in stock valuation. It's important for an investor to know whether the market has priced in the company's expected earnings growth (or decline). By doing so, they will have an idea if the stock is headed into clear blue waters or if swampy waters await. One good indicator of expected earnings growth is the P/E ratio which determines the price the market is willing to pay for a stock based on its earnings prospects. So, you may want to check if Golden Pharos Berhad is trading on a high P/E or a low P/E, relative to its industry. Is Golden Pharos Berhad Efficiently Re-investing Its Profits? Golden Pharos Berhad's three-year median payout ratio is a pretty moderate 49%, meaning the company retains 51% of its income. By the looks of it, the dividend is well covered and Golden Pharos Berhad is reinvesting its profits efficiently as evidenced by its exceptional growth which we discussed above. Moreover, Golden Pharos Berhad is determined to keep sharing its profits with shareholders which we infer from its long history of five years of paying a dividend. Summary Overall, we are quite pleased with Golden Pharos Berhad's performance. Specifically, we like that the company is reinvesting a huge chunk of its profits at a high rate of return. This of course has caused the company to see substantial growth in its earnings. If the company continues to grow its earnings the way it has, that could have a positive impact on its share price given how earnings per share influence long-term share prices. Not to forget, share price outcomes are also dependent on the potential risks a company may face. So it is important for investors to be aware of the risks involved in the business. To know the 3 risks we have identified for Golden Pharos Berhad visit our risks dashboard for free. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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ExxonMobil is suing investors who want faster climate action Updated February 29, 2024 at 6:46 PM ET ExxonMobil faces dozens of lawsuits from states and localities alleging the company lied for decades about its role in climate change and the dangers of burning fossil fuels. But now, ExxonMobil is going on the offensive with a lawsuit targeting investors who want the company to slash pollution that's raising global temperatures. Investors in publicly-traded companies like ExxonMobil try to shape corporate policies by filing shareholder proposals that are voted on at annual meetings. ExxonMobil says it's fed up with a pair of investor groups that it claims are abusing the system by filing similar proposals year after year in an effort to micromanage its business. ExxonMobil's lawsuit points to growing tensions between companies and activist investors calling for corporations to do more to shrink their climate impact and prepare for a hotter world. Interest groups on both sides of the case say it could unleash a wave of corporate litigation against climate activists. It is happening at a time when global temperatures continue to rise, and corporate analysts say most companies aren't on track to meet targets they set to reduce their heat-trapping emissions. "Exxon is really upping the ante here in a big way by bringing this case," says Josh Zinner, chief executive of an investor coalition called the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, whose members include a defendant in the ExxonMobil case. "Other companies could use this tactic not just to block resolutions," Zinner says, "but to intimidate their shareholders from even bringing these [climate] issues to the table." ExxonMobil said in an email that it is suing the investor groups Arjuna Capital and Follow This because the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) isn't enforcing rules governing when investors can resubmit shareholder proposals. A court is the "the right place to get clarity on SEC rules," ExxonMobil said, adding that the case "is not about climate change." Other corporations are watching ExxonMobil's case, says Charles Crain, a vice president at the National Association of Manufacturers, which represents ExxonMobil and other industrial companies. "If companies are decreasingly able to get the SEC to allow them to exclude proposals that are obviously politically motivated, then the next question is, well, can the courts succeed where the SEC has failed — or, more accurately, not even tried?," Crain says. Activists push companies for more aggressive climate strategies The shareholder proposal from Arjuna and Follow This called for ExxonMobil to cut emissions faster from its own operations and from its supply chain, including the pollution that's created when customers burn its oil and natural gas. That indirect pollution, known as Scope 3 emissions, accounts for 90% of ExxonMobil's carbon footprint, according to Arjuna and Follow This. The proposal is similar to others that the investor groups submitted to ExxonMobil in recent years and which ExxonMobil says received scant support from other shareholders. After ExxonMobil sued the groups in federal court in Texas in January, Arjuna and Follow This withdrew the proposal and promised not to submit it to ExxonMobil again. But ExxonMobil refuses to drop its case. Arjuna declined to comment. The firm said in a court filing that ExxonMobil''s climate targets aren't as ambitious as those of other big oil and gas companies, and that its shareholder proposal was meant to "foster better investment outcomes by addressing the material threat that climate change poses" to the company. Mark van Baal, founder of Follow This, said in a statement that ExxonMobil is trying to stifle shareholders. "Apparently, Exxon does not want shareholders to vote on whether the company should accelerate its efforts to reduce emissions," van Baal said. "This is the concern of more and more investors who want [to] safeguard the long-term future of the company and the global economy in view of the climate crisis." Companies are offering more transparency on climate, but activists say they need to see action Last year was the hottest ever recorded on Earth, and the effects were devastating. Rising temperatures are driving more extreme weather, from heat waves to floods and droughts. And scientists say the impacts will only get worse because humans keep putting more greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, mainly from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas. Thousands of peoples' lives are disrupted or harmed by extreme weather, and the economic costs are enormous. Weather disasters in the United States last year inflicted at least $92.9 billion in damages, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Those threats put pressure on companies. Corporations regularly issue reports on climate change and sustainability. And many, including ExxonMobil, say they're trying to eliminate or offset their greenhouse gas emissions by midcentury. But independent researchers say few companies have shown credible plans to achieve their targets. "What we've seen, unfortunately, is that even in the face of disclosure and more transparency from these companies, not much has actually changed from a strategy perspective," says Kevin Chuah, an assistant professor at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. The impact of rising temperatures has also led states and municipalities to sue ExxonMobil and other oil and gas companies for the threats that their communities are facing, and the industry's alleged efforts to muddy the public's understanding of climate science. The latest lawsuits were filed by the city of Chicago and the state of California. An industry group called the American Petroleum Institute says the lawsuits are meritless and politicized. ExxonMobil says it has acknowledged repeatedly that "climate change is real." The company noted in its statement to NPR that it is pursuing more than $20 billion of "low emission investments" between 2022 and 2027. ExxonMobil said that would be on top of the nearly $5 billion it recently spent buying a company that specializes in capturing carbon dioxide emissions and injecting them into oil wells to boost production. However, those investments are a fraction of what the company is spending on its traditional energy business. A deal ExxonMobil struck last year to buy the oil and gas company Pioneer Natural Resources alone is valued at almost $60 billion. Critics say ExxonMobil's lawsuit is part of a broader effort to limit investor activism Activist investors like Arjuna and Follow This use shareholder proposals to push corporations to go further on climate. But they've struggled in recent years to get support from broader groups of shareholders. Experts say investors are hesitant to back new climate proposals when companies already have policies to disclose and cut emissions. And they say investors worry that proposals have gotten too prescriptive and might interfere with how companies are run. Despite a drop in support for shareholder proposals on climate change, investors aren't giving companies a pass, according to an investor survey by the accounting firm EY. The firm said 56% of the investors it talked to still want companies to make climate change and environmental conservation a priority this year. "I think these are financially material issues," says Chuah of Northeastern University. "And therefore many investors are bringing these concerns up." ExxonMobil says it is committed to cutting emissions from its operations. But the idea that activist investors like Arjuna and Follow This can quickly push the company out of the oil and gas business with new climate policies is "simplistic and against the interests of the vast majority of ExxonMobil shareholders," the company said in a court filing in Texas. ExxonMobil said in a statement to NPR that while shareholders are entitled to submit proposals to the company, they don't have "an unlimited right to put forth any proposal to do anything." "Their intent is to advance their agenda rather than creating long-term value for shareholders," ExxonMobil said of Arjuna and Follow This. Parts of corporate America have grown frustrated with the shareholder proposal process since the SEC issued guidance in 2021 that made it harder for companies to turn away some resolutions. The SEC specifically cited shareholder proposals that ask companies to set targets and timeframes to address climate change, saying it would no longer view those kinds of resolutions as inappropriate as long as companies are free to decide how to meet the goals. The National Association of Manufacturers has argued that forcing companies to publish shareholder proposals that deal with "contentious issues unrelated to [their] core business or the creation of shareholder value," including climate change, violates their First Amendment right of free speech. And Republicans in Congress introduced legislation last year that would allow companies to reject shareholder proposals concerning environmental, social or political issues. "Certainly, there are material climate-related topics that are going to be relevant for a company considering its growth into the future," Crain says. But he says activists too often pursue a "political goal" rather than try to help companies "understand and mitigate those climate related risks or opportunities for their operations." Crain declined to discuss individual companies or shareholder proposals, and he says there isn't an objective way to determine when a shareholder proposal is politically motivated. ExxonMobil's critics say its lawsuit is part of a broader effort to curtail shareholder activism, especially around social and environmental issues. "And the reason is because it's one of the few effective avenues left to hold companies accountable," says Zinner of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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"These are parties that do not like the reinforcement of our relations with France and are trying to stem the machine [of co-operation]," Mr Hachani said alongside French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, in Paris on Thursday. Mr Hachani said he is looking forward to putting the past behind and hopes that his visit would lead to a new phase in Tunisia's relations with France. He said these relations witnessed some stagnation because of misunderstandings that these "mischievous" parties sought to increased. "This occasion is unique so that we could lift all of the difficulties that we could have had in the past due to some misunderstandings," Mr Hachani said. His visit coincides with a special Tunisia episode by TV investigative show Enquetes Exclusives on French Channel M6. Entitled Between Poverty and Dictatorship, the Great Step Backwards, the episode will be broadcast on Sunday. Mr Hachani said the broadcast's timing was not in good faith and intends to insult and harm the countries' bilateral relations. Mr Attal spoke of President Emmanuel Macron's aspiration to boost Tunisian-French relations, regardless of all attempts to sabotage it. "For those who prosper from crises and misunderstandings, this dialogue and this reciprocal influence make them lose territories," he said. "We are here to showcase how our unique relations can conquer all obstacles." After Tunisian President Kais Saied's consolidation of power in July 2021, relations between the two countries slowed because of criticism about the legitimacy of his one-man rule. But after his appointment as French Prime Minister in January, Mr Attal pledged to enhance France's relations with North African countries including Tunisia.

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The war in Gaza has turned many western societies into powder kegs of social tension. And the United Kingdom is no exception. A few days after a Tory MP was suspended from his party for saying that London's mayor Sadiq Khan was controlled by Islamists, the issue has taken a much bigger proportion. Pro-Palestine protesters are weaponizing the already grave problem of migrant violence, and terrorizing MPs in a way that has mobilized Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's attention. Shouted accusations of being a 'genocide enabler' and having 'blood on your hands' are feared to be about to escalate into violence against politicians who support Israel. Some politicians are considering new security measures, such as sitting near the door on public transport and limits meetings with the public. Reuters reported: "After the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that sparked the war in Gaza, more than 10 British politicians spoken to by Reuters said the abuse directed at them had become more intense. At least one cited this as a factor in deciding not to seek a new term in parliament in an election later this year. All spoke on condition of anonymity, saying they were fearful that giving their names would increase the threats and abuse. The conflict in the Palestinian enclave has inflamed tensions across the globe, bringing protesters onto the streets in support of both sides and dividing opinion among leaders over how to end the bloodshed." Even seasoned politicians used to receiving abuse from the public fear the tone has worsened a lot, and could easily slip into violence. Many are considering wearing 'stab vests' in meetings or even building safe rooms. "Last week, parliamentary speaker Lindsay Hoyle sent parliament into chaos when he broke with precedent to allow the three main parties to set out their positions on a call for a ceasefire in Gaza. That was designed to prevent lawmakers from having to choose between backing a ceasefire, abstaining or voting against one to follow their party orders. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called on all sides to 'take the heat' out of the issue but some of his Conservative lawmakers have been accused of Islamophobia in their responses. They deny the charge." $39 million will be spent in new security provisions for lawmakers and other officials. Some lawmakers have decided to quit over intolerable threats. The Guardian reported: "In comments that have concerned civil liberties groups, the prime minister also demanded a crackdown on protests outside parliament, political parties' offices and town halls that may prevent use of a venue or 'cause alarm harassment or distress'." Ministers have criticized regular mass protests, which have escalated over the Israel-Gaza conflict, and disruptive tactics used by groups such as Just Stop Oil. "Downing Street said ministers and senior police agreed to sign up to a new 'democratic policing protocol' that would see police treat demonstrations outside MPs homes as 'intimidatory', a minimum standard of police response to demonstrations against MPs and guidance for officers policing protests and other "democratic" events. During the meeting Sunak told police chiefs they had to demonstrate they would use the powers they already have, saying it was 'vital for maintaining public confidence in the police'. Trending: BREAKING: O'Keefe Media Group Confronts Total Creep New York Judge Arthur Engoron After Sources Tell Him Engoron Frequently Goes to Gym and is "Creeping Girls Out" – Engoron Wears Revealing Sweatpants and No Underwear? (VIDEO) In a stark assessment of the UK's political processes, he added: 'There is a growing consensus that mob rule is replacing democratic rule. And we've got to collectively, all of us, change that urgently. But we also need to demonstrate more broadly to the public that you will use the powers you already have, the laws that you have'." Read more:

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RARE FEAT: Union Graduate Quintin Weaver Has Set Three Indoor Track Records at Thiel and Now Four More as a Graduate Student at Waynesburg WAYNESBURG, Pa. (EYT/D9) — Quintin Weaver was just another runner, plodding along through an unremarkable career marred by COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns and his own lackluster performance. The Rimersburg native wondered if it was all worth it. There was a fork in his running road; He could choose one path, hanging up his running cleats for good, or another, committing completely to his sport. Weaver chose the latter. (Pictured above, Union grad and Waynesburg University graduate student Quintin Weaver has set four indoor track records at the school this winter/submitted photo) That's when the Union High School graduate finally took off at Thiel College last season, etching his name into the record books in three indoor track events and setting one mark during the outdoor season. Now a graduate student at Waynesburg University, Weaver is at it again, launching an assault on a new set of marks. Weaver set four school records this indoor season at Waynesburg and has his eyes on more during the outdoor campaign. "I would have never guessed I would have eight at two different places," Weaver said. "I would have never guessed I'd even have one. Even two years ago, I probably would have said probably not. I've definitely improved and grown. I've definitely surprised myself." The change came when Weaver peered around him, at all the athletes who were faster and a better, and decided he wanted to be that good, too. He felt he was capable of it; he just had to put in the work. So, he did. "I saw all the runners around me who were good and I was not as good," Weaver said. "I started taking my training very seriously after junior year. Just mentally and physically, it started clicking. That's when things turned around. Now I'm pretty much training all year round." What resulted was an explosion of success, first at Thiel and now at Waynesburg. Last indoor season, Weaver blazed his way to records in the 800-meter run (1 minutes, 59.36 seconds), the 1,000-meter run (2:37.81), and as part of the Tomcats' distance medley relay. Now at Waynesburg, he has the indoor records in the 3,000-meter run (9:02.23), the 800-meter run (1:53.56), the 1,000-meter run (2:35.14), and as part of the distance medley relay. "It's funny, my coach here at Waynesburg was like, 'Why were you running so slow those first couple of years?' Weaver said. "I told him, 'I guess that's what hard work does sometimes, Coach.'" When Weaver ran his last outdoor race at Thiel, he figured his career was over. He still had eligibility remaining because of those lost COVID years, but he was unsure of if he'd use them. It wasn't until he enrolled in the two-year graduate program at Waynesburg to get his master's degree in athletic training that he got the itch to run again. "I wasn't quite sure if I'd be running because I didn't know where I would be physically or mentally," Weaver said. "Over the summer I got the process rolling for graduate school and got accepted. I got into contact with the coach at Waynesburg and we started talking and it just happened from there." Once Weaver committed, he was determined to run well. And the records quickly fell. "It's definitely a cool feeling," Weaver said. "Once I got into the mindset of running here, I got mentally geared toward some of the goals and I knew they'd definitely be in reach." Weaver will run the 800 in the last chance meet this weekend hoping to qualify for the NCAA Division III national championships. "They take the top 20. Right now I'm sitting about 48 in the nation (in the 800)," Weaver said. "That sounds like a lot, but in a race like the 800, a second is the difference of 30 spots. The goal is to get into the 1:52s and just basically see how much under 1:53 I can go." Whatever happens, Weaver considers it like playing with house money. If he qualifies, great. If not, it doesn't diminish what he has accomplished in his one indoor season at Waynesburg. "Every runner likes to have competition," Weaver said. "Coming into the season, I never thought I'd be talking about trying to qualify for (the national championships). I have nothing to lose. I'm just going to go out there and take one more shot at the deal and see what happens." Weaver said he will also compete during outdoor season. Then he's done. He still has one more year of eligibility left and could run again next season at Waynesburg. But Weaver has decided against it. Not even a slight chance. "Well, I said that after last year," Weaver said, chuckling. "But I mean it this time. It's 100%. This will be my last year competing for sure. I'm hanging them up after this year. This year I'm still in traditional classes. Next year, I'll be out at clinical sites. It's just going to be too hard." Weaver is OK with that. "I've had my time. I'm at peace with it," he said. "I've pretty much accomplished everything I can." Copyright © 2024 EYT Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Any copying, redistribution or retransmission of the contents of this service without the express written consent of EYT Media Group, Inc. is expressly prohibited.

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In Arizona, abortion politics are already playing out on the Senate campaign trail In October, the same month Republican Kari Lake announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, the Arizona Democratic Party launched The Lake Tapes. On social media, they post snippets of statements Lake has made in the past — everything from her false claims of stolen elections to her support of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade. "I am a hundred percent pro-life. I think the Supreme Court did a very smart thing," Lake is heard saying in the one soundbite. Then there's audio of Lake favoring the more extreme version of two abortion bans on the books in Arizona. One law bans abortions after 15 weeks. The other, which dates back to Arizona's first territorial legislature in the 1860s, is a near-total ban. "So it will prohibit abortion in Arizona, except to save the life of a mother," Lake says on tape. "And I think we're going to be paving the way and setting a course for other states to follow." Now, rather than leading or paving the way on abortion, Lake and other Republicans are scrambling to react to the latest fallout tied to the overturn of Roe — an Alabama court ruling that frozen embryos are considered children. The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued a memo Friday warning candidates to "clearly and concisely reject" efforts to restrict in vitro fertilization, a treatment that some clinics in Alabama have paused in the wake of the state Supreme Court ruling. About the same time as the memo was circulating, Lake tweeted a statement opposing restrictions to IVF. "In the Senate, I will advocate for increased access to fertility treatment for women struggling to get pregnant," Lake wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. "IVF is extremely important for helping countless families experience the joy of parenthood." One in six Americans struggle with fertility issues. — Kari Lake (@KariLake) February 23, 2024 In the Senate, I will advocate for increased access to fertility treatment for women struggling to get pregnant. IVF is extremely important for helping countless families experience the joy of parenthood. I oppose… pic.twitter.com/Oqrf18OkHY At a campaign event last week in Phoenix, Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., told his supporters: don't buy it. "You can't take your chances with Kari Lake," Gallego said at a small rally at a Phoenix bar. Gallego points to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling as the latest example of Republicans, like Lake, claiming to support reproductive freedoms. But their actions — like the Senate's appointment of three U.S. Supreme Court justices who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade under former President Donald Trump — don't match the rhetoric, Gallego said. "When she says, 'I'm not for this, I am for this now,' how can you choose someone who only months ago was saying it's OK to arrest providers of abortion care?" Gallego asked. On abortion, Lake has softened her tone. During her failed gubernatorial campaign in 2022, Lake said she supported the overturning of Roe v. Wade because she viewed abortion as an issue of state's rights. Since launching her Senate candidacy, Lake often brings up the issue by speaking about supporting pregnant women in a way that encourages them to conceive, rather than have an abortion. And if elected to the Senate, Lake says she'd vote against a federal abortion ban. Lake could not be reached for comment on her position on abortion. She made no mention of the issue during a weekend speech at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. But whether she supports a nationwide or statewide ban, Democrats see the issue as a vulnerability for Republicans like Lake. "It's so important," said Mini Timmaraju, president of Reproductive Freedom for All. "Reproductive freedom and abortion access is gonna be the tip of the spear." On the campaign trail with Gallego, Timmaraju said candidates are seizing on abortion as an opportunity to be proactive on the issue, rather than simply oppose abortion bans. Gallego says he'll do away with the Senate's filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade, a position that earned him the endorsement of Reproductive Freedom for All, even though the organization backed Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Krysten Sinema in her last election. Sinema has not yet announced if she'll seek reelection. "So the perfect thing is you have Ruben [Gallego] at the top of the ticket in the state, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket nationally," Timmaraju predicted. "We're making this the issue and are being really authentic and bold about the solutions." Timmaraju is also banking on a groundswell of support from an expected ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in Arizona's constitution. So far, it's dovetailed nicely with Gallego's own campaign — while out gathering signatures to qualify Gallego for the ballot, some of his volunteers are also gathering signatures for the abortion ballot measure. "Let me tell you, what's more popular than signing for me is the abortion initiative," Gallego quipped. But there's still work to be done to tie the ballot measure, and abortion rights as a key issue, to campaigns up and down the ballot. Maryse Waldron has been gathering signatures for Gallego and attended the campaign event with Reproductive Freedom for All. While there isn't any one issue that's driving her to support him, she does recognize that the previous warnings of the end of federal protections for abortion rights have come to fruition. "What is happening now was foreseen, it was predicted," Waldron said. However, she says she's only tentatively supportive of the Arizona ballot initiative. "Well, I'm still learning about that," Waldron said. "I will have to read through the entire initiative, but from what I understand, I'm supportive of it." Timmaraju acknowledges it's a challenge to thread the issue of abortion rights through multiple campaigns. "The hard work is in tying it all together, and making sure folks don't get zoned out from the flood of information that's about to hit a state like Arizona in a presidential contest," she said. But Timmaraju said she's encouraged, as are Democrats nationally, that every time abortion has been on the ballot, voters have consistently voted to protect abortion rights. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Only Tories can be 'trusted' on protecting North Sea jobs, says Sunak The Prime Minister met energy sector leaders during a visit to Scotland on Friday. Rishi Sunak will declare only the Tories can be "trusted" to protect vital jobs in the North Sea – claiming his Government's support for the oil and gas sector will help "build a brighter, greener future". The Prime Minister will travel to the north east of Scotland on Friday, meeting leading figures from the energy sector, and from the wider supply chain which supports the industry. He will seek to use the trip to contrast his party's support for North Sea oil and gas with Labour and the SNP, both of which have a greater focus on moving towards renewable energy. However, the North Sea oil and gas industry provides about 200,000 jobs across the UK, including more than 90,000 in Scotland. Speaking ahead of his trip, Mr Sunak said: "Scotland has an abundance of ingenuity, talent and hard-working people, people who are at the core of our United Kingdom's success. "That is why my Government remains steadfast in its support of the 200,000 high quality UK jobs that depend on our North Sea oil, gas and energy sector – with nearly half of those jobs in Scotland alone." The Prime Minister insisted he would "always stand up for our country, our United Kingdom" as he vowed to back the oil and gas industry "so we can build a brighter, greener future for Scotland". Mr Sunak continued: "We have a plan to transition to net zero and my Government will always take the right long-term decisions to ensure that we do so in a pragmatic and proportionate way, that doesn't burden hardworking Scottish families. "Proving once again, only the Conservatives can be trusted to protect Scottish jobs and livelihoods." Labour's shadow Scottish secretar, Ian Murray, however, claimed the Prime Minister was making a "desperate trip north to rally the fragments of the Scottish Tory party". Mr Murray added: "It is clear that the people of Scotland are ready to boot the Tories out of power for good. "This chaotic and damaging Government offers the people of Scotland nothing but more economic turmoil, incompetence and dangerous political brinkmanship." He pledged Labour, if voted into government at the next general election, would deliver a "proper windfall tax" on energy firms along with 50,000 clean energy jobs in Scotland. The SNP, meanwhile, demanded Mr Sunak use his visit to Scotland to rethink the 75% tax levied on bottles of whisky. Richard Thomson, the SNP trade spokesperson at Westminster, said next week's UK Budget must include a reduction of at least 5% "in the Tory whisky tax", adding that "anything less will be a betrayal of the Scotch whisky industry". The SNP MP added: "Scotch Whisky is an iconic part of our culture and importantly plays a huge role in Scotland's economy – generating over £6 billion in export sales every year. "It beggars belief that the Tories have slapped an eye-watering 75% tax on bottles of Scotch whisky which support more than 40,000 jobs in Scotland." David Whitehouse, chief executive of Offshore Energies UK, said: "At the Scottish Conservative conference in Aberdeen OEUK will continue to make the case that we must unlock investment in the offshore energy sector. "OEUK's industry manifesto published earlier this week set out the case for a homegrown energy transition. "That's investment in oil and gas while we need it, and wind, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage to grow the economy, protect jobs and ensure secure supplies of energy. "OEUK's message to all parties is clear – next week can and must be a budget for a homegrown energy transition. "While we recognise the cost of living challenge facing many households, our industry has consistently argued that when windfall conditions fall away, so should windfall taxes. "Energy businesses need stability and a clear signal that they can make a return on North Sea investment to stay here in the UK. "We can help with all of this, but policymakers must make that choice – to unlock investment in a homegrown energy transition that leaves no-one behind."

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Florida is releasing Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury report MIAMI — Florida says it will soon release the grand jury proceedings in Jeffrey Epstein's 2006 sexual abuse case. More than a decade earlier, a grand jury convened in Florida's Palm Beach County investigated allegations that he was sexually abusing teenage girls and young women at his estate. The grand jury ultimately returned a single charge of soliciting prostitution. Following a federal investigation, Epstein pleaded guilty in state court to two prostitution charges and received a lenient sentence. He served just 13 months in prison, leaving the jail almost every day as part of a work release deal. At a news conference in Palm Beach, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill authorizing the release of Epstein's grand jury records, calling it "long overdue." He also called for the release of records from the FBI investigation of Epstein. "I would challenge Joe Biden to do that now," he said. "There are still a lot of unanswered questions about how this happened." The Florida grand jury records are expected to be opened when the law goes into effect in July. Some of Epstein's victims were with DeSantis at the bill signing. Haley Robson was 16 years old when she was recruited and began working for Epstein. She said she hoped releasing the grand jury report will finally provide some answers. "Why was Jeffrey Epstein given such grace and mercy for his inhumane crimes? And why were we outed in the media and treated so poorly?" Epstein had several homes, often flying guests and girls to his estate on a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Prince Andrew, former President Bill Clinton and attorney Alan Dershowitz were among his high-profile guests. His former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking while with Epstein. More than a decade after Epstein completed the terms of his plea deal and probation, a series of reports in the Miami Herald brought new attention to Epstein and his victims. He was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges when he was found dead in his jail cell, a death that was ruled suicide. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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The total of people worldwide living with obesity has passed one billion, indicating a growing epidemic that spans both adults and children, a study has shown. The study, published on Thursday in The Lancet medical journal, involved the World Health Organisation and more than 1,500 scientists worldwide. Majid Ezzati of Imperial College London's School of Public Health voiced deep concerns about escalating obesity rates among school-aged children and adolescents, mirroring the epidemic seen in adults since 1990. He said that to "successfully tackle both forms of malnutrition, it is vital we significantly improve the availability and affordability of healthy, nutritious foods". The study analysed data on weight and height of almost 220 million people from 190 countries. The study's findings reveal a startling quadrupling of obesity rates for adults more than doubled between 1990 and 2022, and more than quadrupled among children and adolescents aged 5-19, the paper said. This puts the total number of children or adolescents and adults living with obesity in 2022 at 159 million and 879 million, respectively. Mr Ezzati called the rise in obesity rates among children "very concerning", mirroring a trajectory seen with adults since even before 1990. At the same time, he said, hundreds of millions still do not have enough to eat. Despite a reduction in underweight proportions among children, adolescents and adults over the past 33 years, the study highlights uneven progress across different regions. The Middle East, North Africa and various island nations in the Pacific and the Caribbean emerged as the regions with the highest combined rates of underweight and obesity, passing even the obesity rates of many high-income industrialised countries in Europe. The high rates of obesity continue to grow in the US, with recent data showing a major increase, from 21.2 per cent in 1990 to 43.8 per cent in 2022 among women, and from 16.9 per cent to 41.6 per cent among men. This surge has put the US at 36th globally for female obesity rates and an alarming 10th highest for men as of 2022. In contrast, India's obesity rates, while on the rise, paint a different picture on the global scale. Women's obesity rates have climbed from a mere 1.2 per cent in 1990 to 9.8 per cent in 2022, and men's from 0.5 per cent to 5.4 per cent. Despite this increase, India's obesity prevalence remains among the lowest worldwide. Mr Ezzati said potent new obesity drugs like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro and Zepbound were tools that may help, but their cost and low availability risked further increasing inequality.

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Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad (KLSE:HAPSENG) Full Year 2023 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: RM6.09b (down 14% from FY 2022). Net income: RM800.3m (down 16% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 13% (in line with FY 2022). EPS: RM0.32 (down from RM0.38 in FY 2022). All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad shares are down 7.1% from a week ago. Risk Analysis We don't want to rain on the parade too much, but we did also find 2 warning signs for Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad (1 is a bit concerning!) that you need to be mindful of. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE:ADCT – Get Free Report) was the target of a large decline in short interest in the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,430,000 shares, a decline of 51.2% from the January 31st total of 2,930,000 shares. Approximately 2.7% of the company's stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 925,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.5 days. Hedge Funds Weigh In On ADC Therapeutics Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Prospera Financial Services Inc bought a new stake in shares of ADC Therapeutics during the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. HRT Financial LP bought a new stake in shares of ADC Therapeutics during the first quarter worth approximately $31,000. Saxony Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of ADC Therapeutics in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new position in shares of ADC Therapeutics during the second quarter worth approximately $38,000. Finally, Acadian Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in ADC Therapeutics during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $45,000. 67.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. HC Wainwright upped their target price on shares of ADC Therapeutics from $3.00 to $9.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 20th. Royal Bank of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of ADC Therapeutics from $6.00 to $8.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, TD Cowen restated a "market perform" rating on shares of ADC Therapeutics in a research note on Thursday, November 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $6.33. ADC Therapeutics Stock Performance Shares of ADCT traded down $0.03 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $4.83. The company's stock had a trading volume of 555,486 shares, compared to its average volume of 949,059. ADC Therapeutics has a 1-year low of $0.36 and a 1-year high of $6.04. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $3.02 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $1.67. About ADC Therapeutics ADC Therapeutics SA, a commercial-stage biotechnology company, develops antibody drug conjugates (ADC) for patients suffering from hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Its flagship product ZYNLONTA that is in Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and follicular lymphoma; and LOTIS-7, a Phase Ib clinical trial for treatment of relapsed or refractory B-cell lineage non-hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL). See Also - Five stocks we like better than ADC Therapeutics - 3 Home Improvement Stocks that Can Upgrade Your Portfolio - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - Best Stocks Under $10.00 - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - How to Capture the Benefits of Dividend Increases - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for ADC Therapeutics Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for ADC Therapeutics and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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San Antonio's Commerce Street Bridge stood at the intersection of industry, Victorian art, O. Henry fiction The main function of a bridge is simply to get people from point A to point B. That rudimentary task can get really surprising though, when people and art and creativity all come together. Like all architecture, bridges are yet another outlet for creativity, in particular, the iron bridges built here in the late 1800s. The Commerce Street bridge crossing the San Antonio River was one of the first iron bridges erected here, and it was a sign of things to come. Lewis Fisher has written about a dozen books on San Antonio history and offers up this short timeline. "Beginning in 1880, about a half dozen of them were built in San Antonio. And this was the most elaborate because Commerce Street was the major entrance into San Antonio from the Southern Pacific Railroad station, and everyone wanted to make the city look good," Fisher said. While iron bridges had been built for about a hundred years before the Commerce Street Bridge, San Antonio had a problem that kept the innovation from getting here. "Cast iron bridges were very popular up in the northeast, but it was very difficult to get them here in San Antonio because we were so far from the coast and there was no railroad," he said. Cars can now make that trek in about three hours, but carrying an entire iron bridge could take weeks and perhaps dozens of oxcarts. That's a very expensive proposition. "Once we got the railroad, it became much easier to bring in heavy steel and iron," Fisher said. "San Antonio needed to replace a lot of the wooden bridges that it had, and the big supplier turned out to be the East Berlin Iron Bridge Company in East Berlin, Connecticut. Several of those are still with us, still in use." These new bridges weren't just wider. Fisher said their ornate designs were beautiful. "This was the Victorian Era, after all. And there was a lot of frou-frou, a lot of decor, filigree, decor on homes and a lot of extra things that weren't really necessary, but it made everybody look good and feel good," he said. "The Civil War had just had been over for a couple of decades, and people were beginning to recover and have a sense of fun and even extravagance," he said. Pictures of the bridge from the era reveal a heavy structure with arcing supports from bank-to-bank, with ornate columns at each corner ascending to a point about 14 feet above the bridge. Conservationist and King William resident Maria Pfeiffer explained that "when you look at the pictures of the old Commerce Street Bridge in situ before it was moved in 1915, they were freestanding decorative kind of monuments on the corners." It was decided in 1914 that the two wide lanes of Commerce Street Bridge had to be replaced and widened to four lanes. "The Berlin Iron Bridge Companyprovided some big bridge work for them at that point. And several of the Berlin iron bridges still are downtown today," she said. "Others were moved from their downtown sites to other locations. The fourth Street Bridge went to Brackenridge Park. The old Saint Mary's Street bridge ended up in Brackenridge Park." But what happened to that Commerce Street bridge? It was moved to the King William neighborhood, where Johnson Street crossed the river. The now Johnson Street bridge had a new life at that shady site in Southtown, just a block north at the Guenther Street iron bridge. But changes were at hand. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needed to widen the river, just enough where the bridge wouldn't quite be long enough. Maria Pfeiffer's husband Fred was the CEO of the San Antonio River Authority at the time. "The river had to be widened. So it was removed intact and stored on vacant land adjacent, as was the Guenther Street Bridge," he said. The city had decided to have the Guenter Street Bridge dismantled for parts, and they planned to re-use the Commerce Street Bridge as it was. "And that's where it went wrong, because the city contractor went and started dismantling the wrong bridge," he said. Both bridges were stored in a vacant lot — now the lot where San Antonio River Authority [SARA] headquarters is located — and contractors began tearing apart not the Guenther Bridge, but the Johnson Street bridge. After the error was discovered, what to do now? Maria Pfieffer said SARA decided to change the bridge's purpose, turning it into a walk bridge. "The river Authority's landscape architects were able to design a good plan that incorporated pedestrian usage. There are so many people walking and, riding bicycles," she said. While the Johnson Street Bridge had been pretty well destroyed by being cut up, no one wanted to just toss it. Was there a way to still re-use it to build the pedestrian one? Lewis Fisher said a conditional yes. "For Commerce Street, they designed four iron pillars that were much, much more elaborate, much fancier, and stood out a lot more than the other bridges that they did here in San Antonio," Fisher said. They searched for those four columns, but only found three, and had to re-create the missing one. Oddly, Lewis Fisher says the Commerce Street Bridge also has a literary reference. "O. Henry, who was the short story writer who was living in San Antonio in this era, did a short story, in which he titled "A Fog in San Antone," and he made a very romantic description of the bridge," Fisher said. "And that's how it became known as the O. Henry Bridge." If you feel bad you didn't know about the walk bridge, not to worry. Few have heard its backstory, including a walker we encountered there, by the name of Greg Whittenson. "So that's that's a good story!" he said. Joe Gonzalez walks this area every day and was surprised. "I'm glad they were able to take the mistake and make it work," Gonzalez said. "Is that right? I had no idea. That's interesting." Joe Gonzalez walks this area every day and was surprised. "I had no idea. That's interesting," he said. No one we talked to knew even a bit of the bridge's backstory even though Gonazlez has plenty of memories of the time he's spent there. "Lots of things have happened on this bridge for me. I've lost the cell phone. I've run into interesting people like yourself," he said. "Lots of tourists. I use it every morning as I connect to the south part of the river." Lewis Fisher says that while the city's iron bridges have become part of the fabric of the city. "The iron bridges are one of the signature elements of the, the Riverwalk. The very lacy, designs on the sides of the bridge. They are just very picturesque," he said.

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Adds comments and closing prices NEW YORK, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Raw sugar futures on ICE rose 3% on Tuesday to a two-week high amid more pessimistic views regarding the new crop at top grower Brazil which is lacking rain, while slipped back from the previous session's record highs. SUGAR * March raw sugar SBc1 settled up 0.69 cent, or 3%, at 23.84 cents per lb. * Dealers said the market continued to derive support from concerns that lower rainfall in the key Centre-South region of Brazil would lead to a decline in cane production in the coming 2024/25 season. * Tereos on Monday forecast that the cane crop would fall below 600 million metric tons from 660 million in 2023/24 because of insufficient rain. * Traders said that open interest in the spot month is still high at over 47,000 lots with only two trading days left before the expiry. * Stronger than expected sugar production in Thailand, however, has helped to keep a lid on prices. * May white sugar LSUc1 rose 1.2% at $631.70 a metric ton. COCOA * May London cocoa LCCc2 fell 1% to 5,497 pounds a metric ton after setting a record high of 5,605 pounds on Monday. * Dealers said short-term supplies were extremely tight after poor crops in Ivory Coast and Ghana, the world's top two producers, with March's premium to May LCC-1=R widening to about 325 pounds from 240 pounds at Monday's close. * Adverse weather in Ivory Coast, the world's largest cocoa producer, could hit output by as much as 25% this season, Agriculture Minister Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani said on Tuesday. * May New York cocoa CCc2 settled down $102, or 1.6%, to $6,455 a ton. COFFEE * May robusta coffee LRCc2 settled up $57, or 1.9%, at $3,077 a ton. * Dealers said supplies in top robusta producer Vietnam remained tight with many farmers holding on to supplies in the hope that prices will rise. * The robusta harvest in Brazil, however, is due to start next month with prospects generally favourable. * May arabica coffee KCc2 settled up 3.45 cents, or 1.9%, at $1.8305 per lb. (Reporting by Nigel Hunt and Marcelo Teixeira Editing by Mark Potter, David Goodman and Maju Samuel)

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Preventing Gaza famine 'impossible' under current restrictions, say MPs MPs said they had heard 'compelling evidence' that breaches of humanitarian law were being committed by both sides of the Gaza conflict. A famine in Gaza will be impossible to avoid if current restrictions on aid remain in place, MPs have warned. The Commons International Development Committee published an urgent report on Friday warning of an ongoing humanitarian "catastrophe" that would only escalate without a lasting ceasefire. Based on evidence from experts and a visit to the region, the MPs said it was "unnecessarily difficult" to get aid into Gaza, with NGOs complaining of an "almost malicious bureaucracy" that saw lorries of aid turned back for carrying even one item deemed to be of dual use. The MPs said: "Current border restrictions will make it impossible to avert a famine. "The state of desperation in Gaza has been emphasised to this Committee. "Food is not getting through in anything close to the amounts needed. "Lack of certainty of supply is driving desperate behaviour in the population and gives opportunity for organised crime to step in." The committee urged the Government to put pressure on Israel to open more crossings into Gaza, provide more streamlined access for aid and allow commercial goods into the region to supplement aid. They also found that any ceasefire of less than 30 days would not be enough to get sufficient aid into the country to "mitigate some of the worst horrors of the situation". MPs also stated they had heard "compelling evidence" that both sides of the conflict had breached international law, adding: "Even if there are not clear breaches of international law, Israel has at times been operating against the spirit of humanitarian law, as aid continues to trickle into Gaza at a speed that does not satisfy the requirements for basic human needs." They called on the Government to insist that Israel complies with its obligations under humanitarian law and press for evidence of to be gathered to allow investigation of potential breaches by both sides of the conflict. Committee chairwoman and Labour MP Sarah Champion said: "In war we expect the deaths to be men of fighting age. "In Gaza they are overwhelmingly women and children, this raises questions and serious concerns. "The Committee heard compelling evidence that breaches of international law are taking place, on both sides. "We received no reassurance that healthcare workers, medics or facilities are being proactively protected. "Not even a fraction of the needed aid is entering Gaza to prevent famine, and there is no way that can even begin to happen in the current conditions. "Meeting people fleeing Gaza and those who have been working there, the true horror of what is happening is hard to hear. "We know maybe 10% of the story, but let me be clear, there are two million stories of suffering and the UK Government must do all within its power to hold those responsible to account and stop the violence on both sides now." The committee's report comes the day after the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza said the Palestinian death toll had passed 30,000 people. The Government has previously called for a "humanitarian pause" to allow aid to enter the country, while both Labour and the SNP have issued calls for a ceasefire. On Tuesday, Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said a pause that could pave the way for a sustained ceasefire was "in reach right now" following US president Joe Biden's comment that a ceasefire could be achieved by next week.

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US senators declined on Thursday to block the sale of F-16s to Turkey, despite voicing deep disdain for Ankara's conduct as an ally. "A deal's a deal," said Idaho's Jim Risch, the ranking Republican on the Senate foreign relations committee. Kentucky Republican Rand Paul, who introduced the resolution to try to block the sale, told fellow senators: "Call it quid pro quo. That sounds better than extortion." The Senate voted 13 to 79 to reject Mr Paul's proposal. Along with the Democratic committee chairman, Ben Cardin of Maryland, Mr Risch took the Senate floor before the vote to acknowledge some of the many US objections to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government. They include its attacks on America's Kurdish allies in Syria, its backing for offensives by Azerbaijan on the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, and Turkey's deal with Russia to buy its S400 missile defence system and other matters. But the Republican and Democratic senior foreign policy leaders said adding Sweden to Nato was too important to the overall strategic interests of the western military alliance. Sweden, along with Finland, sought to join Nato after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The US and the majority of other Nato allies supported the accession, saying the two countries' militaries, industries and locations near or bordering Russia would strengthen the alliance. Finland joined Nato last year after Mr Erdogan lifted initial objections to that country as well. His objections to Sweden included it offering refuge to Turkish critics in exile. But he also publicly linked his objections to hopes of overcoming US reluctance to sell Turkey new models of the advanced fighter jet. "I'm not here to defend Turkey or the other things that they do," Mr Risch said. "What I am here to do is defend the importance of Nato." Mr Paul said before the vote that continuing to withhold the advanced fighter jets was the best thing the US had to influence Turkey's behaviour as an ally. "What will Turkey do next time they want something?" he asked. The State Department notified Congress of its approval of the $23 billion F-16 sale to Turkey in January, along with a companion $8.6 billion sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Greece. The State Department agreement came hours after Turkey deposited its "instrument of ratification" for Sweden's accession to Nato with Washington, which is the repository for alliance documents, and after several key members of Congress lifted their objections.

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The House on Thursday passed a short-term extension of government funding, avoiding a shutdown that would have otherwise started Saturday. The spending measure then headed to the Senate, where it is about to be approved. The bill, known as a continuing resolution or CR, is the fourth stopgap spending measure passed for this fiscal year, which started last October. It would keep one group of federal agencies operating through March 8 and another through March 22, buying more time for appropriators to finalize annual spending bills, including a batch of six set to be voted on next week. The House vote, 320-99, easily topped the two-thirds majority required to pass the bill under suspension of the rules. Support for the bill came from 207 Democrats and 113 Republicans, while 97 Republicans and two Democrats voted against it. "Just a day away from yet another GOP government shutdown, House Democrats have once again provided the votes to keep the government open and protect American families from the chaos and confusion of House Republicans," Rep. Brendan Boyle, the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, said in a statement. "Under Democratic leadership, the House of Representatives delivered the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. Under Republican leadership, barely keeping the government open is what passes for an accomplishment." House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the messy appropriations process, acknowledging that it is "ugly" but arguing that he and his conference have made some innovative improvements. "We broke the omnibus fever," he told reporters before the vote, referring to the sprawling spending packages that combine individual spending bills, which conservatives despise. "That's how Washington has been run for years. We're trying to turn the aircraft carrier back to real budgeting and spending reform. This was an important thing, to break it up into smaller pieces." Johnson also said that the text of the first set of spending bills will be posted this weekend, giving lawmakers 72 hours to review it before a vote next week ahead of the new March 8 deadline. He added that he is already looking ahead to changing next year's budget and appropriations process. "The remaining six appropriations bills will be finalized ahead of the March 22 deadline," Johnson said, "and then what I'm very excited about and anxious to do is turn the page on FY24 and get immediately into FY25 and that process, to change the way that it's done — to back it up on the calendar, to do everything we can to get that job done by end of summer so that we're not coming up at the end of September, end of the fiscal year and having to talk about CRs and omnibuses." What it all means: "At the end of the process, now expected to extend into late March, Congress is set to approve more than $1.6 trillion in spending for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1 — roughly in line with the previous fiscal year," writes Kevin Freking of the Associated Press. "That's the amount that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated with the White House last year before eight disgruntled Republican lawmakers joined with Democrats a few months later and voted to oust him from the position." Hard-right Republicans have pushed for steeper spending cuts or policy victories, but Johnson lately has acknowledged his limited leverage to make conservative demands. "He is making the inevitable decision that was clear in September," Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry said, per The New York Times. "It was clear in November, December — it's been clear for months that this is the outcome." Still, Republican leaders tried to highlight their achievements. "When you take away Defense and Veterans Affairs, the rest of the agencies are going to be seeing spending cuts in many cases," said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. "There are also some policy changes that we pushed through the House that will be in the final product. Of course, some of those are still being negotiated." What's next: There are still some hurdles to clear and shutdown threats to defuse before the appropriations process is complete, and the most contentious of the annual spending bills have yet to be finalized. That may be the true test for Johnson and congressional appropriators. But after Thursday's vote on the stopgap spending bill, the House went on to approve a short-term extension of FAA authorization, its final vote of the week after returning yesterday from a 12-day-long Presidents' Day recess. As Joan McCarter notes at the liberal site Daily Kos, between starting their legislative week Wednesday afternoon and ending it Thursday, House lawmakers put in a "grueling 16-hour work week to fund government for one whole week."

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Nordea Bank Abp (OTCMKTS:NRDBY – Get Free Report) saw a significant decrease in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 18,300 shares, a decrease of 60.0% from the January 31st total of 45,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 237,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days. Nordea Bank Abp Stock Down 0.7 % Shares of OTCMKTS:NRDBY traded down $0.08 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $12.17. 58,245 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 80,745. The firm has a market cap of $42.86 billion, a PE ratio of 8.33, a P/E/G ratio of 0.77 and a beta of 1.00. Nordea Bank Abp has a fifty-two week low of $9.81 and a fifty-two week high of $12.90. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $12.14 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $11.47. The company has a quick ratio of 1.38, a current ratio of 1.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.46. Nordea Bank Abp (OTCMKTS:NRDBY – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 5th. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Nordea Bank Abp had a return on equity of 16.77% and a net margin of 20.44%. The business had revenue of $3.14 billion during the quarter. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Nordea Bank Abp will post 1.5 earnings per share for the current year. Nordea Bank Abp Increases Dividend Nordea Bank Abp Company Profile Nordea Bank Abp offers banking products and services in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and internationally. It operates through Personal Banking, Business Banking, Large Corporates and Institutions, and Asset and Wealth Management segments. The Personal Banking segment provides various financial services to household customers through mobile banking, over the phone, online meetings, and branch offices. Further Reading - Five stocks we like better than Nordea Bank Abp - Trading Halts Explained - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - Compound Interest and Why It Matters When Investing - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - 3 Tickers Leading a Meme Stock Revival - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for Nordea Bank Abp Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Nordea Bank Abp and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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Rwanda asylum scheme cost could soar to £500m, watchdog says The Home Office is also set to pay hundreds of thousands more for each migrant sent to the African nation under the stalled plan, a report revealed. The cost of Rishi Sunak's troubled Rwanda asylum scheme could soar to half a billion pounds, plus hundreds of thousands more for each deportee, an investigation by the public spending watchdog has found. The Home Office has so far refused to say how much more money, on top of the £290 million already confirmed, the UK has agreed to pay Kigali under the stalled plan, but a National Audit Office report has revealed millions more in spending including £11,000 for each migrant's plane ticket. Critics said the "staggering figures" reveal "the extortionate bill the taxpayer will have to pay the Rwandan government for an unworkable and inhumane scheme" and "the national scandal the Tories have been trying to hide". The Government has already paid Kigali £220 million under the Economic Transformation and Integration Fund designed to support Rwanda's growth, even as flights have remained grounded amid a series of legal setbacks. It was also already known that an extra £50 million was earmarked for the partnership for next year. But the NAO revealed the same sum will also be sent to Rwanda in 2025 and in 2026, taking the cost to £370 million. On top of that, once the first 300 migrants have been relocated to Rwanda, ministers have agreed to put another £120 million into the fund, lifting the total to £490 million. In addition, an extra £20,000 will be paid to Rwanda for every asylum seeker relocated there, according to the NAO report. The Home Office will also separately hand Kigali nearly £151,000 per person to cover asylum processing and integration costs, such as accommodation, food, healthcare and education, over five years if they stay in the country. If they decide to leave, the UK would halt payments for that person, but would still give Rwanda a one-off £10,000 to help facilitate their departure. The Government has already sent Kigali an advance payment of £20 million to cover these processing and operational costs for the first arrivals. No asylum seeker who has arrived in the UK via unauthorised means has so far been removed to Rwanda under the Conservatives' flagship asylum policy, although the Prime Minister has said he wants flights to start "as soon as practically possible". The Home Office has also already incurred direct costs of £20 million in establishing the agreement, including set-up charges for escorting migrants on the one-way trip and training facilities, legal fees and staff. This is expected to rise to £28 million by the end of the year, according to the watchdog. The department estimates that future costs will include £11,000 per asylum seeker for flights to Rwanda, covering the charter of non-commercial planes and fuel, the NAO said. Some £12.6 million will also be spent on training people to escort migrants in the first year and £1 million per year thereafter, and £1 million annually in staff costs. The NAO investigated the Rwanda plan's costs between January and February after the chairs of the Public Accounts and Home Affairs committees raised concerns about the lack of information available to Parliament. The initial five-year deal runs to April 2027, with payments potentially continuing until 2033, according to the NAO, which did not consider its value for money. The Rwanda policy is a key plank of Mr Sunak's plan to "stop the boats", as he believes it will be a deterrent to further Channel crossings. No migrants have so far been removed because of the legal challenges that resulted in the Supreme Court finding the scheme unlawful. Mr Sunak is trying to revive the policy by passing legislation deeming Rwanda a safe country and ratifying a new treaty with Kigali. The Rwanda Bill is currently making its way through a House of Lords that is hostile to the scheme. Labour's shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said: "This report reveals the national scandal the Tories have been trying to hide. Its shocking analysis shows the costs of the failed Rwanda farce are even higher than previously thought. "In order to send less than 1% of UK asylum seekers to Rwanda on a few symbolic flights, the taxpayer will be forced to fork out over half a billion pounds – with no ability to recover any of the money already sent. This is the equivalent of nearly £2 million per person sent. "Rishi Sunak has staked his position on this scheme. He must account for this fiasco." Home Affairs Committee chairwoman Dame Diana Johnson said: "These are staggering figures. For all its rhetoric about ensuring value for money in the asylum and immigration system it is unclear how schemes such as Rwanda or Bibby Stockholm achieve that. Huge initial outlay and ongoing costs raise serious questions about how this can be cost effective, even compared to high hotel accommodation costs. "What we are left with is a very expensive programme the Government hopes may offer a deterrent to those seeking to cross the Channel in small boats. Yet, there is little evidence for this either… "This also does little to allay the serious concerns … about the lack of openness on the cost implications of the Rwanda scheme from the Home Office. For a scheme whose importance is apparently self-evident, we would expect the evidence base to be far clearer, not presented in dribs and drabs and getting worse every time." Refugee Council chief executive Enver Solomon said: "These figures reveal the extortionate bill the taxpayer will have to pay the Rwandan government for an unworkable and inhumane scheme that will not deter people seeking protection on our shores." A Home Office spokesperson said: "It is vital we respond to illegal migration with bold, long-term solutions. Our Partnership with Rwanda offers just that. "Doing nothing is not without significant costs. Unless we act, the cost of housing asylum seekers is set to reach £11 billion per year by 2026. Illegal migration costs lives and perpetuates human trafficking, and it is therefore right that we fund solutions to break this unsustainable cycle. "We have a strong relationship with Rwanda and both sides remain absolutely determined to deliver on this Partnership. Once the Safety of Rwanda Bill and Treaty are in place, we will focus on getting flights off the ground."

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Investing in programs, resources, and physical spaces by and for Black youth is critical to narrowing generationally inherited disparities in wealth, health, and beyond. The issue of providing reparations to the descendants of enslaved Africans has become a deeply divisive topic. Sparked in part by the high-profile deliberations of California's Reparations Task Force, debates over accounting for the wrongs of slavery and systemic racism are taking place in state houses and Congress nationwide. The battle over a legal definition of reparations for Black people is also part of a global conversation about the need to repair and restore a people who have been historically looted, displaced, and exploited. Financial reparations could soon become a reality worldwide. This debate intersects with a growing grassroots movement to build youth-centered spaces where Black youth leadership is intrinsically tied to a Black freedom dream fueled by reparations owed to their ancestors. Providing spaces for youth power and healing is essential, and while money alone cannot fully remedy racial trauma, investing in programs and resources to support Black youth is critical to narrowing disparities in wealth, health, and beyond. Youth-centered community spaces, in particular, can foster connection, personal growth, and identity development and help mitigate the adverse effects of structural racism—serving as an impactful, nonfinancial form of reparations. Most cities in the United States have too few youth-centered spaces and even fewer Black youth-led ones, offering a unique opportunity for Black youth to build and thrive in spaces that can be called their own. Some advocates argue that demonstrating to young people that they can play, rest, and experience joy in appealing spaces that they themselves direct is possible through land obtained via reparations. In their view, this illustrates control of one's fate by using areas as needed without worrying about affordability or displacement. "Today's Black youth need access to social services, access to financial resources, and a sense of ownership over beautiful land and spacious buildings," says Steve Vassor, a mentoring and youth development champion based in New York. "They need alternatives to schools, with education rooted in community, to better know themselves. For the sake of their identities, they need affirming spaces filled with love and support." One example of a Black youth-led space that embodies a reparative approach to community is the Black Youth Project (BYP) of Chicago. According to its website description, BYP started first as a research project and shifted into a thriving youth-led organization that studies the lived experience of young Black people, amplifies their perspectives, and mobilizes them and their allies to make positive change. BYP has centered Black youth progressive politics, organizing, and narrative change, and has produced preeminent activists and scholars such as Charlene Carruthers, author of the acclaimed book Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements. While BYP is a blueprint and a model for Black youth spaces, the fact that it is an offshoot of a University of Chicago institute means it's still physically housed in a historically white institution. The Bay Area-based Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO) is a nonprofit organization "unapologetically focusing on Black Boys" that is shifting the educational landscape for Black youth through innovative and African-centered education curricula. Its programs center youth voices, youth-led media projects, and arts education to engage and empower the young people it serves. The organization purchased a building in 2022 for a program called the KOO Labs Design Center and Production House. The purpose of the space and the work happening within is to foster creativity and provide youth with resources to create content with positive and affirming narratives. According to KOO's founder and CEO, Christopher Chatmon, the space is dedicated to "supporting and accelerating creativity and imagination." Chatmon describes his underlying hope for the space as one that will "accelerate content in the areas of music, film, animation, video production, podcasting, and fashion design." He adds that the goal is "to teach young people workforce development skills, owning your masters, owning your content, and creating passive residual income while still doing other things they want to do." What Chatmon describes is a veritable utopia of culture production in which young Black voices are not only creators and purveyors but also owners. Physical space plays a vitally important role in KOO's ability to do this. KOO's future plans include purchasing 200 to 300 acres of wilderness for outdoor education and a space for retreats to remedy the dismal lack of access to African-centered outdoor and rest spaces for Black communities. Groups such as KOO need direct funding and land grants to help them construct permanent transformative spaces tailored to Black youth without relying on traditional, white-led philanthropic institutions. Investments in groups like KOO, which are proximate to and trusted by Black communities, can align with the restorative spirit of reparations. Chatmon proposes that investments as a form of reparations could help fund the group's future plans. He says, "We need to leverage reparations money to build parallel institutions that get us thinking from a diasporic standpoint," adding that such funding could help KOO "to acquire land, to expand our social capital, to increase our net worth, to connect folks throughout the diaspora, to help radically shift our young people's world view." According to Chatmon, such investments embody reparations' true purpose and promise: uplifting and transforming the community. Youth activists in Charlottesville, Virginia, are also attempting to build Black youth-led spaces by challenging encroaching developers and hoping to purchase a church as a convening and organizing hub in a historic Black area called Dairy Market. Leading an intergenerational campaign against a Charlottesville developer, a group of young Black leaders launched an effort called #RespectTheNeighborsCampaign. As part of a multiracial and intergenerational movement to reclaim gentrified space, organizers are crafting a proposal to purchase part of the historic area. Zyahna Bryant, one of the campaign's leaders, believes reparations can help young people secure intergenerational spaces in their communities. "Young people are energized to make spaces that are dedicated to building community in a way that centers the needs and perspectives of youth," says Bryant. If Bryant and her fellow organizers succeed, they would be among only a handful of successful cooperative projects that reclaim Black spaces specifically for youth and model radical forms of collective ownership that upend the traditionally capitalist, individualist ownership model. When asked about how reparations funding would be helpful in supporting their endeavor, Bryant responds that "growing up on 10th and Page, the need for intergenerational placemaking has become increasingly clear in order to hold on to some of those elements that have made the neighborhood all that it is." She explains that, "In order for youth to lead and take up space, we need support. Reparations could be a method for getting the resources in the hands of those who need it the most—young Black leaders." There are examples of youth-led projects serving as a form of reparations that have already achieved success. In 2023, the California-based nonprofit Youth Mentoring Action Network (YMAN) purchased a one-acre estate in the Inland Empire in order to transform it into an oasis for Black youth and young people of color. [Full disclosure: the author of this article is YMAN's chief visionary officer]. The group upended the historical usage of the space; it had only ever been owned by private white families before. The lush property, the Youth Power Hub, is now a dedicated public space for youth liberation. The estate integrates mentoring, wellness, and education with spaces like a garden where young people can engage in garden therapy, a lab filled with computers, music, and video production equipment for content creators, and a wellness room with meditation pillows and blankets. In its first year, the space hosted various groups using it as a retreat within a Black-owned and youth-centered space. Groups like the Black Land Ownership organization demonstrate that Black land ownership is about more than just acreage—it represents cultural power and reclaiming space in the face of historic land dispossession. When YMAN came across the one-acre estate, the group realized that one of the key ingredients to innovation in youth development is having physical spaces that can be awe-inspiring. According to YMAN board member Tunette Powell, "Giving Black youth beautiful spaces to dream, play, and experience joy is critical in pushing past the survival mode solution that most spaces with a clinical feel tend to offer." She worries that "Black folx and young people are losing the most ground to forces of gentrification and industrialization. They need their own spaces." The concept of land ownership is critical, especially for young people who are under-resourced and living in urban areas that lack spaces with the potential to inspire them. Often, youth have to settle for spaces not designed with them in mind, in locations that reproduce the harm they are already familiar with. Direct funding for youth-led groups and land access can be a form of reparations or, in the words of author and professor Robin D. G. Kelley, a Black "freedom dream" for Black youth, empowering them to construct permanent, tailored spaces. The organizations working to center youth and to construct youth-focused spaces offer potential templates for building radical Black futures and creating ideal environments for youth enduring oppression, even on a global scale. Torie Weiston-Serdan is co-founder and chief visionary officer of the Youth Mentoring Action Network (YMAN), a youth power-building organization located in California's Inland Empire. She currently serves as a board member at The California Endowment, and her work has been featured in Blavity, Forbes, Inside Philanthropy, and Philanthropy Women.

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The Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has shared extensive achievements chalked by the ruling government in Zongo communities over the past seven years. Dr. Bawumia made the presentation, numbering over 200 to the National Muslim Council who called on him and his campaign team, to present to him their proposal for consideration into his 2024 Manifesto. The National Muslim Council is made up of various stakeholders in the Zongo and Muslim communities, including the Muslim Caucus of Parliament, and their proposals touched on developmental issues in education, health, and other social issues. Responding to the NMC after receiving a copy of their proposal, Dr. Bawumia said the NPP has demonstrated unquestionable commitment to the progress of the Zongo Community in the past 7 years by instituting a statutory development vehicle for Zongo Development. "Until recently, politics in the Zongos was reduced to the provision of rice and sugar and that was it. We were not discussing policies in Zongo politics and since I got into politics, I thought this should change, that is why we have focused more on policies and structures for the Zongo communities," Dr. Bawumia said. "We spoke about sustainable development for Zongo communities with policy structures, and we established the Zongo Development when we got the opportunity. They have done so much in the area of educational infrastructure and scholarship, health, entrepreneurial support, astro turfs, and many others as you have seen," he added. "Our idea coming into office was that the most important area to focus on to develop people is education. So we really focused a lot on education across the country, and in Zongo communities, through the Zongo Development Fund, we have built quite a number of classroom blocks, rehabilitated some, and offered tertiary education grants and scholarships to many brilliant but needy students." "In addition to this, our Free SHS policy has offered opportunities to many, including females, to have access to secondary education." As part of the meeting, a comprehensive infrastructure and other development projects in Zongo communities, with names of towns and regions they are located, were projected to the delegation. Dr. Bawumia thanked the delegation and reiterated his commitment to the development of Ghana through policies and structures, and also assured them that his campaign and manifesto teams are ready to consider inputs from the NMC, and other stakeholders, for inclusive development. ALSO READ:

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ExxonMobil is suing investors who want faster climate action Updated February 29, 2024 at 6:46 PM ET ExxonMobil faces dozens of lawsuits from states and localities alleging the company lied for decades about its role in climate change and the dangers of burning fossil fuels. But now, ExxonMobil is going on the offensive with a lawsuit targeting investors who want the company to slash pollution that's raising global temperatures. Investors in publicly-traded companies like ExxonMobil try to shape corporate policies by filing shareholder proposals that are voted on at annual meetings. ExxonMobil says it's fed up with a pair of investor groups that it claims are abusing the system by filing similar proposals year after year in an effort to micromanage its business. ExxonMobil's lawsuit points to growing tensions between companies and activist investors calling for corporations to do more to shrink their climate impact and prepare for a hotter world. Interest groups on both sides of the case say it could unleash a wave of corporate litigation against climate activists. It is happening at a time when global temperatures continue to rise, and corporate analysts say most companies aren't on track to meet targets they set to reduce their heat-trapping emissions. "Exxon is really upping the ante here in a big way by bringing this case," says Josh Zinner, chief executive of an investor coalition called the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, whose members include a defendant in the ExxonMobil case. "Other companies could use this tactic not just to block resolutions," Zinner says, "but to intimidate their shareholders from even bringing these [climate] issues to the table." ExxonMobil said in an email that it is suing the investor groups Arjuna Capital and Follow This because the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) isn't enforcing rules governing when investors can resubmit shareholder proposals. A court is the "the right place to get clarity on SEC rules," ExxonMobil said, adding that the case "is not about climate change." Other corporations are watching ExxonMobil's case, says Charles Crain, a vice president at the National Association of Manufacturers, which represents ExxonMobil and other industrial companies. "If companies are decreasingly able to get the SEC to allow them to exclude proposals that are obviously politically motivated, then the next question is, well, can the courts succeed where the SEC has failed — or, more accurately, not even tried?," Crain says. Activists push companies for more aggressive climate strategies The shareholder proposal from Arjuna and Follow This called for ExxonMobil to cut emissions faster from its own operations and from its supply chain, including the pollution that's created when customers burn its oil and natural gas. That indirect pollution, known as Scope 3 emissions, accounts for 90% of ExxonMobil's carbon footprint, according to Arjuna and Follow This. The proposal is similar to others that the investor groups submitted to ExxonMobil in recent years and which ExxonMobil says received scant support from other shareholders. After ExxonMobil sued the groups in federal court in Texas in January, Arjuna and Follow This withdrew the proposal and promised not to submit it to ExxonMobil again. But ExxonMobil refuses to drop its case. Arjuna declined to comment. The firm said in a court filing that ExxonMobil''s climate targets aren't as ambitious as those of other big oil and gas companies, and that its shareholder proposal was meant to "foster better investment outcomes by addressing the material threat that climate change poses" to the company. Mark van Baal, founder of Follow This, said in a statement that ExxonMobil is trying to stifle shareholders. "Apparently, Exxon does not want shareholders to vote on whether the company should accelerate its efforts to reduce emissions," van Baal said. "This is the concern of more and more investors who want [to] safeguard the long-term future of the company and the global economy in view of the climate crisis." Companies are offering more transparency on climate, but activists say they need to see action Last year was the hottest ever recorded on Earth, and the effects were devastating. Rising temperatures are driving more extreme weather, from heat waves to floods and droughts. And scientists say the impacts will only get worse because humans keep putting more greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, mainly from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas. Thousands of peoples' lives are disrupted or harmed by extreme weather, and the economic costs are enormous. Weather disasters in the United States last year inflicted at least $92.9 billion in damages, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Those threats put pressure on companies. Corporations regularly issue reports on climate change and sustainability. And many, including ExxonMobil, say they're trying to eliminate or offset their greenhouse gas emissions by midcentury. But independent researchers say few companies have shown credible plans to achieve their targets. "What we've seen, unfortunately, is that even in the face of disclosure and more transparency from these companies, not much has actually changed from a strategy perspective," says Kevin Chuah, an assistant professor at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. The impact of rising temperatures has also led states and municipalities to sue ExxonMobil and other oil and gas companies for the threats that their communities are facing, and the industry's alleged efforts to muddy the public's understanding of climate science. The latest lawsuits were filed by the city of Chicago and the state of California. An industry group called the American Petroleum Institute says the lawsuits are meritless and politicized. ExxonMobil says it has acknowledged repeatedly that "climate change is real." The company noted in its statement to NPR that it is pursuing more than $20 billion of "low emission investments" between 2022 and 2027. ExxonMobil said that would be on top of the nearly $5 billion it recently spent buying a company that specializes in capturing carbon dioxide emissions and injecting them into oil wells to boost production. However, those investments are a fraction of what the company is spending on its traditional energy business. A deal ExxonMobil struck last year to buy the oil and gas company Pioneer Natural Resources alone is valued at almost $60 billion. Critics say ExxonMobil's lawsuit is part of a broader effort to limit investor activism Activist investors like Arjuna and Follow This use shareholder proposals to push corporations to go further on climate. But they've struggled in recent years to get support from broader groups of shareholders. Experts say investors are hesitant to back new climate proposals when companies already have policies to disclose and cut emissions. And they say investors worry that proposals have gotten too prescriptive and might interfere with how companies are run. Despite a drop in support for shareholder proposals on climate change, investors aren't giving companies a pass, according to an investor survey by the accounting firm EY. The firm said 56% of the investors it talked to still want companies to make climate change and environmental conservation a priority this year. "I think these are financially material issues," says Chuah of Northeastern University. "And therefore many investors are bringing these concerns up." ExxonMobil says it is committed to cutting emissions from its operations. But the idea that activist investors like Arjuna and Follow This can quickly push the company out of the oil and gas business with new climate policies is "simplistic and against the interests of the vast majority of ExxonMobil shareholders," the company said in a court filing in Texas. ExxonMobil said in a statement to NPR that while shareholders are entitled to submit proposals to the company, they don't have "an unlimited right to put forth any proposal to do anything." "Their intent is to advance their agenda rather than creating long-term value for shareholders," ExxonMobil said of Arjuna and Follow This. Parts of corporate America have grown frustrated with the shareholder proposal process since the SEC issued guidance in 2021 that made it harder for companies to turn away some resolutions. The SEC specifically cited shareholder proposals that ask companies to set targets and timeframes to address climate change, saying it would no longer view those kinds of resolutions as inappropriate as long as companies are free to decide how to meet the goals. The National Association of Manufacturers has argued that forcing companies to publish shareholder proposals that deal with "contentious issues unrelated to [their] core business or the creation of shareholder value," including climate change, violates their First Amendment right of free speech. And Republicans in Congress introduced legislation last year that would allow companies to reject shareholder proposals concerning environmental, social or political issues. "Certainly, there are material climate-related topics that are going to be relevant for a company considering its growth into the future," Crain says. But he says activists too often pursue a "political goal" rather than try to help companies "understand and mitigate those climate related risks or opportunities for their operations." Crain declined to discuss individual companies or shareholder proposals, and he says there isn't an objective way to determine when a shareholder proposal is politically motivated. ExxonMobil's critics say its lawsuit is part of a broader effort to curtail shareholder activism, especially around social and environmental issues. "And the reason is because it's one of the few effective avenues left to hold companies accountable," says Zinner of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Savile Row tailor Richard James opens £2m bespoke store amid suit 'resurgence' The third Richard James store opened in Clifford Street, just off Savile Row, on Friday. A Savile Row tailor to stars from Sir Elton John to Stormzy has opened a new bespoke £2 million store, as its boss said the luxury menswear market is in a "bubble" which is more cushioned from the wider cost-of-living squeeze. The third Richard James store opened in Clifford Street, just off Savile Row, on Friday, as the company said it wants to see greater protections put in place for London's famous tailoring street. Co-founder and managing director Sean Dixon said the retailer, which sells bespoke tailored suits costing up to £6,000, has not seen a significant shift in spending habits despite UK inflation hitting double digits a year ago. "We are slightly sheltered from what is going on in the rest of the country," Mr Dixon told the PA news agency. "But we are not completely immune, there is a knock-on effect. Whenever there is a bad news story about the economy, I do see an effect here." Higher interest rates, which have pushed up mortgage costs, are more likely to affect its customers, but he said he had "not noticed any decreases" in spending. Large luxury retailers such as Burberry and Mulberry have flagged weaker demand in recent months as wealthy shoppers tightened their belts. "The world of tailoring, and the suit, is actually having a bit of a resurgence," Mr Dixon told PA. The "novelty" of loungewear which took off during the Covid-19 lockdowns has worn off, with more people now choosing to dress formally, according to the businessman. He also highlighted a rise in younger men choosing to be more adventurous in their styling, with the likes of a pink cord suit among the retailer's strong sellers last year. Richard James, which has counted Hollywood actors including Jacob Elordi, Robert De Niro and Hugh Grant as customers, is owned by US property billionaire and Curzon Cinemas owner Charles S Cohen. Meanwhile, Mr Dixon joined rival luxury retailers in criticising the so-called tourist tax in the UK. The Government scrapped VAT-free shopping for tourists a few years ago, a move which particularly affected luxury retailers who rely on affluent tourists. "It puts us at a completely unfair disadvantage compared to those with stores in Paris or Milan … if you don't have stores all over Europe, you miss out," he said. Reinstating tax-free shopping for tourists is among the measures that business groups are calling on the Chancellor to consider in his spring Budget next week. Mr Dixon also said he is calling for Savile Row to have protected status in order to be preserved as a bespoke shopping destination. "Areas like this incredible street are unique to London and they really should have protected status," he argued.

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Temenos AG (OTCMKTS:TMNSF – Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 901,600 shares, a growth of 90.1% from the January 31st total of 474,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 9,016.0 days. Temenos Stock Performance Shares of TMNSF traded up $5.39 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $75.64. 10 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 84. The business's fifty day simple moving average is $85.99 and its 200-day simple moving average is $80.11. Temenos has a 52-week low of $68.48 and a 52-week high of $96.80. About Temenos Featured Articles - Five stocks we like better than Temenos - The 3 Best Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - Which Wall Street Analysts are the Most Accurate? - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - Market Cap Calculator: How to Calculate Market Cap - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for Temenos Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Temenos and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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The Municipal Women's Institute in Puerto Píritu launched an innovative training plan aimed at women, with the purpose of combating the high rates of gender violence derived from economic dependence. The program seeks to empower participants to create micro-businesses from the comfort of their homes. By Correspondent lapatilla.com According to the data collected, gender violence caused or aggravated by economic dependence represents the main cause of this crime in that locality. To date, 400 women have been trained, with the expected goal of reaching 1,000 per year. The plan, initially conceived as part of supporting victims of violence, has been expanded to cover the entire public with the aim of reducing these alarming rates. Karla Irigorren, first lady of Peñalver Municipality, emphasized the importance of this initiative by pointing out that "gender violence has taken root in our community due to the economic dependence of women on men." Training is carried out on weekends, taking advantage of local potential to guarantee its effectiveness. Keily Gamero, Director of the Women's Institute, highlighted the enthusiasm and determination of the local women to achieve economic independence and contribute to the development of the municipality through entrepreneurship. At the end of the courses, specialized advice is provided to facilitate the creation and registration of micro-businesses, thus allowing access to banking and institutional services that support local economic growth. For more information and registration in the training program, you are invited to contact the Municipal Women's Institute in Puerto Píritu or the local government headquarters.

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The Ho High Court has sentenced three individuals to life imprisonment after being found guilty of the charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder, and abetment of crime. Seven jurors appointed to adjudicate the case passed a guilty verdict for all three charges pressed against the convicts. The three were said to be involved in the shooting and killing of four people at the Omanhene Palace at Pai Kantanka in the Oti Region, in the heat of a chieftaincy dispute in 2019. Two of the culprits now convicts, Kwabena Aduam and Amanpene Gyane broke down in uncontrollable tears in the courtroom after hearing theie sentence, while Kwabena Asante who had been on remand, showed indifference. Friends and relatives who accompanied Kwabena Aduam and Omanpene Gyane, who were on bail, were thrown into mourning, while relatives of the deceased were seen jubilating and pouring powder on each other. They lauded the court for delivering justice. Judgment The sitting Judge, His Lordship Justice George Buadi explained that he found inconsistencies in the witness statements and cross-examination of all three. "They tried to act clever by pleading alibi but evidence from the investigator proved beyond reasonable doubt that they indeed committed the crime", he said. Responding to the judgment, Senior State Attorney, Moses Asampoa thanked the court especially the jurors for upholding the principle of justice, as the decision will serve as a deterrent to anyone who intends to take the laws into their own hands. Background The culprits stormed the chief's palace with locally manufactured shotguns and in broad daylight, engaged in sporadic shooting, killing one person on the spot. Three others who sustained serious injuries were rushed to the Worawora Government Hospital but died while receiving treatment. Following investigations, the police arrested two in the town and after a few months picked up Asante, who had fled into neighbouring Togo. The area has been hit with a series of chieftaincy disputes despite a court ruling affirming Nana Diawuo Bediako II as the substantive chief for the area and has since been gazetted at the National House of Chiefs. ALSO READ:

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Florida is releasing Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury report MIAMI — Florida says it will soon release the grand jury proceedings in Jeffrey Epstein's 2006 sexual abuse case. More than a decade earlier, a grand jury convened in Florida's Palm Beach County investigated allegations that he was sexually abusing teenage girls and young women at his estate. The grand jury ultimately returned a single charge of soliciting prostitution. Following a federal investigation, Epstein pleaded guilty in state court to two prostitution charges and received a lenient sentence. He served just 13 months in prison, leaving the jail almost every day as part of a work release deal. At a news conference in Palm Beach, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill authorizing the release of Epstein's grand jury records, calling it "long overdue." He also called for the release of records from the FBI investigation of Epstein. "I would challenge Joe Biden to do that now," he said. "There are still a lot of unanswered questions about how this happened." The Florida grand jury records are expected to be opened when the law goes into effect in July. Some of Epstein's victims were with DeSantis at the bill signing. Haley Robson was 16 years old when she was recruited and began working for Epstein. She said she hoped releasing the grand jury report will finally provide some answers. "Why was Jeffrey Epstein given such grace and mercy for his inhumane crimes? And why were we outed in the media and treated so poorly?" Epstein had several homes, often flying guests and girls to his estate on a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Prince Andrew, former President Bill Clinton and attorney Alan Dershowitz were among his high-profile guests. His former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking while with Epstein. More than a decade after Epstein completed the terms of his plea deal and probation, a series of reports in the Miami Herald brought new attention to Epstein and his victims. He was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges when he was found dead in his jail cell, a death that was ruled suicide. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Wahaca named UK's most sustainable restaurant chain by Which? The watchdog said it analysed data collected from 22 companies who responded to questions on tackling their environmental impact. Wahaca has been named the UK's most sustainable restaurant chain by consumer group Which? For its first ranking of sustainable practices in the hospitality sector, the watchdog said it analysed data from 22 companies, who responded to questions about how they are tackling their impact between August and November last year. Which? assessed their answers on emissions reductions, waste and plastic, managing resources, sourcing policies, transparency and customer choice with a points-based scoring system. The watchdog said all restaurants can do more to reduce their environmental impact. But it found that Mexican chain Wahaca, which has 13 branches in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Brighton, came top with a score of 84% partly thanks to strong practices in sourcing policies, transparency and customer choices. Which? said the chain's use of pork and eggs as well as reducing its beef offering and championing plant-based eating helped to boost the overall score, as did its sourcing policies for commodities such as palm oil, coffee and sugar. It is also the only restaurant that lists carbon emissions for its meals, the consumer group added. Off the back of the analysis, Wahaca and five other chains were awarded Which?'s Eco Provider endorsement, which indicates that companies are ahead of competitors in terms of addressing their impact. These were Frankie & Benny's, Nando's, Pret a Manger, Wagamama and Young's Pubs. Nando's received full marks for its waste and plastics policies after creating a low level of food waste for a business of its size, with none being sent to landfill. Meanwhile, more than a quarter (28%) of Frankie & Benny's menu is vegan or vegetarian, its restaurants use sustainable cleaning products and it has a sustainable policy for restaurant fit-outs, Which? said. The consumer group said Greggs and KFC ranked the joint lowest on 38% with poor overall scoring because of not sharing data on areas such as water usage and waste. However, Which? acknowledged that both companies have ambitious reduction targets. The watchdog criticised Five Guys, Hungry Horse, Pizza Express, Subway, TGI Fridays and Yo! Sushi for ignoring the requests or declining to participate in the analysis. It said restaurants must be transparent about their green policies to help consumers choose more sustainable options. Separate research from the consumer champion found that more than four in 10 (44%) people want restaurants to be proactive about sustainability and more than a quarter (27%) would like restaurants to provide sustainability information on menus. Shefalee Loth, a nutritionist at Which?, said: "Many people want to play their part in preventing climate change by making more sustainable choices, and they expect restaurants to support them by being transparent about their emissions and where they source their food from. "Our research shows that some restaurant chains are doing much more than others to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and food waste. "By visiting one of the restaurants named a Which? Eco Provider, diners can be confident they are at a chain that has impressive green credentials." Mark Selby, Wahaca co-founder, said: "We couldn't have achieved this position without the tireless work being done, not just within the company but also from the incredible suppliers and producers who help to fill our menus with dishes that as well as tasting great, have a minimal impact on the environment. "Of course, our sustainability journey is an ongoing one and we continue to explore the ways that we can, as a business, tread as lightly on the planet as possible." A Greggs spokesperson said: "The Greggs Pledge is our commitment to making the world a better place by 2025 focused around three key areas: building stronger, healthier communities, making the planet safer and becoming a better business. "We continue to make good progress against our ambitious pledge targets which has not been reflected in this report as we do not yet publish all the specific data requested." A KFC spokesperson said: "KFC has pledged to be a net-zero business by 2040 or sooner, 10 years ahead of government targets. "We are passionate about embedding sustainability across all areas of our business and are working with a range of experts to ensure we get this journey right. "We believe this report does not fully reflect our position and our ongoing commitment to operating responsibly." A spokesperson for Hungry Horse said: "Greene King is committed to reducing its impact on the environment so that it is protected for generations to come. "We continue to make good progress against our ambitious targets, however as we operate our ESG strategy at a wider Greene King group level, we weren't able to provide the specific data requested for Hungry Horse." A spokesperson for TGI Fridays said: "TGI Fridays is fully committed to sustainability and the journey to net zero. "Making progress on sustainability and the road to net zero will remain a key priority for us and our peers across the hospitality sector." PA has contacted Five Guys, Pizza Express, Subway, and Yo! Sushi for comment.

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Biden's formerly AWOL Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testified before the House Armed Services Committee Thursday about why it took him so long to notify the president, Congress and the public about his hospitalization and stay in the intensive care unit after complications from prostate cancer surgery. Austin deserted his post for several days without notifying his superiors about his whereabouts. This is a violation of his oath and it took place as the elites in Washington DC ramped up their war rhetoric with Russia and sent more military personnel to the Middle East to deal with the latest conflicts. During his testimony, Secretary Austin begged for forgiveness for his surprise disappearance. But Austin had no forgiveness for the 8,600 service members who he kicked out of the military for not taking the COVID Vaccine. REP. MATT GAETZ: "Now that you see how personal medical decisions are, will you call for the re-recruitment, restoration of full rank and back pay for the 8,600 service members who were vax-mandated out of the military?" SECRETARY AUSTIN: "No, I won't." They need to impeach this clown. One botched lost war was bad enough.

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Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be intrigued to know that Volcano Berhad (KLSE:VOLCANO) is about to go ex-dividend in just 4 days. Typically, the ex-dividend date is one business day before the record date which is the date on which a company determines the shareholders eligible to receive a dividend. The ex-dividend date is important because any transaction on a stock needs to have been settled before the record date in order to be eligible for a dividend. This means that investors who purchase Volcano Berhad's shares on or after the 5th of March will not receive the dividend, which will be paid on the 20th of March. The company's next dividend payment will be RM00.005 per share. Last year, in total, the company distributed RM0.011 to shareholders. Based on the last year's worth of payments, Volcano Berhad has a trailing yield of 1.6% on the current stock price of RM00.67. We love seeing companies pay a dividend, but it's also important to be sure that laying the golden eggs isn't going to kill our golden goose! That's why we should always check whether the dividend payments appear sustainable, and if the company is growing. Dividends are usually paid out of company profits, so if a company pays out more than it earned then its dividend is usually at greater risk of being cut. Fortunately Volcano Berhad's payout ratio is modest, at just 32% of profit. A useful secondary check can be to evaluate whether Volcano Berhad generated enough free cash flow to afford its dividend. Dividends consumed 52% of the company's free cash flow last year, which is within a normal range for most dividend-paying organisations. It's encouraging to see that the dividend is covered by both profit and cash flow. This generally suggests the dividend is sustainable, as long as earnings don't drop precipitously. Have Earnings And Dividends Been Growing? Companies with falling earnings are riskier for dividend shareholders. If earnings fall far enough, the company could be forced to cut its dividend. Volcano Berhad's earnings per share have fallen at approximately 10% a year over the previous five years. Such a sharp decline casts doubt on the future sustainability of the dividend. Another key way to measure a company's dividend prospects is by measuring its historical rate of dividend growth. Volcano Berhad has seen its dividend decline 8.9% per annum on average over the past two years, which is not great to see. While it's not great that earnings and dividends per share have fallen in recent years, we're encouraged by the fact that management has trimmed the dividend rather than risk over-committing the company in a risky attempt to maintain yields to shareholders. To Sum It Up Is Volcano Berhad an attractive dividend stock, or better left on the shelf? Earnings per share have fallen significantly, although at least Volcano Berhad paid out less than half of its profits and free cash flow over the last year, leaving some margin of safety. It might be worth researching if the company is reinvesting in growth projects that could grow earnings and dividends in the future, but for now we're not all that optimistic on its dividend prospects. With that being said, if dividends aren't your biggest concern with Volcano Berhad, you should know about the other risks facing this business. Case in point: We've spotted 2 warning signs for Volcano Berhad you should be aware of. A common investing mistake is buying the first interesting stock you see. Here you can find a full list of high-yield dividend stocks. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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News Article Article pages that do not meet specifications for other Trust Project Type of Work labels and also do not fit within the general news category. Supported Produced with financial support from an organization or individual, yet not approved by the underwriter before or after publication. Evanston, Illinois, residents filed into the Evanston Township High School Auditorium for the reparations committee's regular meeting on Jan. 11, 2024. People braved the cold winter weather to wait patiently through the meeting's public comments, musical performances, and education sessions for the announcement of the order in which the next set of residents would receive their reparations funds. "This information will be available starting Tuesday or Wednesday of next week on the web page and also at 311," announced Robin Rue Simmons, chair of the Evanston Reparations Committee. "So city staff will be available outside to tell you what your selection number is if you can't see them on the screen." An Excel spreadsheet with unique identifiers for the 454 direct descendants eligible for the second round of housing reparations benefits was projected onto a wall, illuminating the dark space. A gleeful countdown and a click of the sort button prompted cheers and applause from the crowd. The document scrolled for several minutes while residents searched for their numbers on the list. "The number [doesn't] matter," Rue Simmons told the audience. "What matters is the ranking. What place you will be." Evanston is the first city in the United States to make financial reparations to its Black residents. Through its Restorative Housing Program, the city gives $25,000 to eligible residents for mortgage assistance, renovations, or a down payment on a home. A later city council vote added a direct cash payment. Rue Simmons, a former Evanston alderwoman, learned of the local harm to the Black community during her tenure as an elected official. She concluded that the only acceptable legislative tool to advance justice for the Black community was reparations, and thereafter proposed a reparations program in 2019. "There had been a legacy of slavery in our city," Rue Simmons says. "Jim Crow-era laws, redlining types of local zoning laws, and other types of discriminating practices that were anti-Black were keeping us racially separated and segregated." Before Rue Simmons presented her motion, the Equity and Empowerment Commission, whose members are approved by the city council, held public meetings starting in January 2018, where commission members explored what reparations were needed and wanted, who could be eligible, and how those reparations would be funded. Those conversations led to the Commission's first set of recommendations to the Evanston City Council to distribute reparations to Black residents. The council approved the final bill in March 2021. "At that time, we approved it with three priorities that were based on community engagement, and the first was housing. That's the area of redress that gets the most attention in Evanston," Rue Simmons says. "But it also included economic development and educational initiatives." The bill also "established our reparations committee and seeded the fund with the first $10 million of our recreational cannabis sales tax," explains Rue Simmons. Although the economic development and educational initiatives are still being programmed, Evanston has made strides in offering reparations for housing. Rue Simmons says the city has dispersed around $3 million in direct benefits to those prioritized as suffering direct harm—Black people who were adults aged 18 and over between 1919 and 1969. "There were 140 that fall in that category," says Rue Simmons, who is now the founder and executive director of FirstRepair, a nonprofit focused on advancing local reparations in cities across the country. "They were all about 70 years and older. We even had one recipient that celebrated his 100th birthday." Reparations have been part of an ongoing national conversation. The Fair Fight Initiative explains that reparative justice means repairing the harm done to victims "from the terrors of slavery and colonization to the modern struggles against mass incarceration and institutionalized racism." A federal bill, H.R. 40, named after the 40 acres promised but never given to emancipated slaves, would create a national reparations commission. While the bill has stalled in Congress for more than 30 years, the Biden administration has offered support for federal efforts to confront inequity and structural racism. There was increased interest in reparations for African Americans during the summer of 2020 in the midst of a historic racial justice uprising in the wake of George Floyd's murder. Further, the racialized impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and mass unemployment left many African Americans searching for some form of redress. However, as the federal government struggles to determine its role, local communities are taking action. Around a dozen cities across the country are now considering reparations to repair the damage of institutional racism. Reparations advisory committees have explored cash payments, housing grants, and academic scholarships as means of harm repair. When the Drug War Ends The state of Illinois passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act in 2019. It was called one of the most equity-centric policies in the nation. It is also one of the first to incorporate reparations for the War on Drugs, which disproportionately targeted Black families and subjected them to mass incarceration, unequal education opportunities, unemployment, increased evictions, and housing displacement. The damage was long-term and irreversible. In 2018, a group of formerly incarcerated people in Chicago founded Equity and Transformation (EAT) aimed at individuals like themselves, who were imprisoned for drug offenses during the 1990s. EAT has joined other local grassroots organizations in a campaign called "The Big Payback," aimed at ensuring that part of Illinois' cannabis tax revenues are paid directly to survivors as cash payments. In 2020, EAT established the Chicago Future Fund, an initiative described as "[u]nconditional, recurring cash transfers [that] are supporting 30 post-incarcerated West Garfield Park residents to determine their own futures." The program is an example of what reparative justice specifically for post-incarcerated individuals could look like. "What excites me most is this idea of restitution and the possibility that we can have an imprint on what that benchmark actually provides for our people," EAT Executive Director Richard Wallace told YES! in a 2023 interview. "What I'm most interested in at this time is exploring rehabilitation and restitution and how we as people [who] have been invested in with social capital, etc. can give back to the community in ways that address those pillars." Participants of Chicago Future Fund are required to be between the ages of 18 and 35 and earn less than $12,000 per year in order to receive $500 in monthly payments for 18 months. There are no work requirements or restrictions on how the money can be spent. The first round of payments began on November 15, 2021, and ended in April 2023. In its CFF Round 1 evaluation report, EAT framed the program by explaining that "System-impacted individuals confront significant, ongoing obstacles in their everyday lives, including exclusions from employment, housing, and education." Further, "[t]he tangle of obstacles they face can lead to extreme poverty and, too often, to additional periods of incarceration." EAT sees the Chicago Future Fund as "an intervention into these systemic inequalities and the vicious cycle of poverty and recidivism they produce." Recipients of the funds participated in data collection to gauge how the guaranteed payments affected recidivism, physical and psychological well-being, and income volatility. EAT found increased housing stability and reduced police interactions. Recipients reported using the money to cover regular household expenses, groceries, child care, clothing, and school supplies. Many also reported sharing the stipend with partners, parents, or siblings. "I think each pilot, each initiative, essentially adds to the narrative change around reparations. These efforts are part of the larger push for some of the federal policy changes, but that work has to be influenced by what's bubbling up across Black communities," Wallace said in an interview with the Bridgespan Group. "We can have a base of people that may be divided by state lines but collectively in agreement by the demands and the purpose of reparations." A Tangible First Step In Asheville, North Carolina, Jim Crow ordinances, redlining, and urban renewal initiatives destroyed Black communities. The Housing Act of 1949 displaced millions of predominantly African American individuals and families between the 1950s and 1980s while clearing blighted neighborhoods. The effects are still felt in the area today. In July 2020, the Asheville City Council passed a resolution supporting a reparations commission to investigate how the city's discriminatory policies harmed its Black residents. A month later, Buncombe County, which encompasses Asheville, passed a similar resolution. The two initiatives have budgeted more than $5 million with the goal of creating generational wealth for Black residents harmed by income, health care, and educational disparities. "I feel like this is an opportunity not to solve, because we've had the solutions for a while, but to actually get the solutions that we need implemented in order to reverse the disparate outcomes that are intentional," says Racial Justice Coalition Executive Director Rob Thomas. "We have all the metrics. We have the data. We have the history. We know what was done. We know how it has impacted us and how it's continuing to impact this. And we continue to say, 'Oh, this is too big to tackle' and it's not." The city and county have already begun work on immediate cease-to-harm actions. Both have conducted internal audits in the five focus areas that include housing, economic development, health, education, and criminal justice. They also examined human resources, equity measures, and legal activities. "This is about improving what we do and [ensuring] that we're not harming Black people any longer … with the policies, practices, and procedures we have," says Brenda Mills, who recently retired from her position as Asheville Equity and Inclusion Director. The Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Board of Commissioners appointed the members of the Community Reparations Commission in March 2022. The commission has spent its time investigating property deeds, tax records, and historical documents to determine how the city damaged Black individuals and neighborhoods through racist policies. It is tasked with providing recommendations for reparative actions for the damage caused by public and private racism in criminal justice, education, economic development, health and wellness, and housing. Committees for each of the five focus areas have suggested repairs such as a community hub with economic resources and health and wellness centers. Mills says cash payments are also an option. "Those recommendations … have to be something that people read, know what it's called, and [know] what it is intended to do," Mills says. "[They have to know] what harm [the measure is] trying to correct or make amends for and where's the data to that … and then what kind of budget are we looking at." Moving Forward Experts agree that local reparations programs need to be detailed and specific in order to minimize legal challenges. Justin Hansford, executive director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center, worked with Rue Simmons to craft the Evanston legislation. Hansford says legislation must be narrowly tailored to address specific harms. "Communities have to have a very detailed analysis of what happened in their community," explains Hansford. "It can't just be [that] Black people are the victims of racism. They need to say the city government implemented these policies of racial terrorism against Black people and … here's data to show how they specifically harmed us economically, criminal[ly] and educational[ly]." Local reparations work is laying the groundwork for a national movement for reparations. Rue Simmons says Evanston was the only city to pursue a reparations program in November 2019. Since then, many more have embarked on various reparations initiatives that are collectively building momentum for the federal government to pass H.R. 40. "Slavery was a complex institution, Jim Crow was a complex institution … They hit us intellectually, spiritually, economically, [and] educationally," says Hansford. "The harm that was done to us wasn't simple so the repair won't be simple." This story was funded by a grant from Decolonizing Wealth Project, as part of the YES! series "Realizing Reparations." While reporting and production of the series was funded by this grant, YES! maintained full editorial control of the content published herein. Read our editorial independence policy here. Torsheta Jackson is the Mississippi Free Press's award-winning education-equity reporter, in partnership with Report for America. She is passionate about telling the unique and personal stories of the people, places and events in Mississippi. The Shuqualak, Miss., native holds a B.A. in mass communication from the University of Southern Mississippi and an M.A. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Mississippi. She's had bylines on Bash Brothers Media, Eater, Mississippi Scoreboard and in the Jackson Free Press, YES! Magazine and Jackson Advocate. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, National Association of Black Journalists, Education Writers Association, and Investigative Reporters and Editors. |

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Terumo Co. (OTCMKTS:TRUMY – Get Free Report) was the target of a large drop in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 900 shares, a drop of 88.5% from the January 31st total of 7,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 67,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days. Terumo Stock Up 0.4 % Shares of TRUMY traded up $0.15 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $38.87. The stock had a trading volume of 13,477 shares, compared to its average volume of 42,490. The company's fifty day simple moving average is $34.71 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $30.99. The company has a market cap of $29.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.76 and a beta of 0.63. Terumo has a 1-year low of $25.11 and a 1-year high of $39.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 1.90 and a quick ratio of 1.12. Terumo (OTCMKTS:TRUMY – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 7th. The company reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.27. Terumo had a net margin of 11.14% and a return on equity of 8.26%. The company had revenue of $1.62 billion for the quarter. Equities research analysts expect that Terumo will post 0.96 earnings per share for the current year. Terumo Company Profile Terumo Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of medical products and equipment in Japan, Europe, China, the United States, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Cardiac and Vascular Company, Medical Care Solutions Company, and Blood and Cell Technologies Company. Featured Articles - Five stocks we like better than Terumo - Which Wall Street Analysts are the Most Accurate? - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - The Most Important Warren Buffett Stock for Investors: His Own - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - How Can Investors Benefit From After-Hours Trading - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for Terumo Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Terumo and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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It's tax season, meaning it's time to buckle down and get to filing. When you file taxes, you must indicate your tax filing status on Form 1040. The options include single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household or qualifying surviving spouse. Married couples can either file as "married filing jointly" or "married filing separately." Filing jointly allows a couple to file a single tax return that includes both of their taxable income, credits, deductions and exemptions. Moreover, it's generally an easier and better choice for most couples (except in certain situations with a large income disparity), as some advantageous tax credits and deductions will become available to them. Keep reading to learn some of the top tax filing tips for those couples filing jointly. Who Can File Jointly Not every couple is eligible to file a joint tax return. As outlined by the IRS, a couple can only use the married filing jointly tax status if they both agree to file a joint tax return and were married on or before the last day of the tax year. In some situations, you could still be legally married to your spouse, but your tax filing status may be single. Some of those situations would include: You lived apart from your spouse for the last six months of the tax year You file your tax return separately from your spouse You paid over half the cost of keeping up your home during the tax year Your home was the main home of your child, stepchild, or foster child for more than half of the tax year Your Eligible Tax Credits The IRS offers specific tax credits to married couples filing jointly in order to encourage more people to do the same. Some of these tax credits include: American Opportunity Tax credit Child and Dependent Care credit Earned Income Credit Lifetime Learning credit Saver's Tax credit These tax credits can provide a larger tax refund or lower your tax liability. However, this is the case for all couples and situations, so couples should calculate their refund or amount due to understand if filing jointly or separately is best for them. "Take full advantage of the various tax credits and deductions," said Hassan Sanders, registered tax preparer and founder of Diabetic Insurance Solutions. He continued, "Accountants frequently advise couples to carefully analyze their financial situation, looking for deduction options such as mortgage payments, charity contributions and educational expenses. By taking advantage of these deductions, couples can ostensibly reduce their taxable income, resulting in a lower overall tax liability." Both Spouses Are Equally Responsible If you and your spouse decide to file jointly, you will be equally responsible for the tax return and the taxes due. You're both equally liable for any penalties, mistakes made on the tax return or fraud that either spouse may commit. However, if the other spouse can prove that they were unaware of the mistake and did not benefit from it, the IRS may be able to waive liability for that spouse. Being Organized Helps There is nothing that a tax preparer dislikes more than a client who's unorganized when it comes time to file their taxes. Having everything you need in easily accessible places will help the tax filing process for you and your spouse go smoother, reducing the chances of a mistake being made. "Keeping organized records of all necessary tax documents is essential when filing jointly as a married couple," said Sherman Standberry, managing partner at My CPA Coach. "Examples of important documents include W-2 forms, 1099s, and receipts for any deductible expenses. "Having these documents readily available can make the process less stressful and ensure that you have all the information needed to file accurately and on time. Consider creating labeled folders or using online tax filing software to keep everything organized." Communication Is Crucial Being able to communicate clearly is important for many things in a marriage, and taxes are no different. It's important to discuss your finances so each person knows their tax situation. According to Standberry, "Filing taxes as a married couple requires communication and cooperation between both spouses. Make sure to discuss any potential deductions, credits or income that may impact your taxes." Standberry also urges the importance of filing accurately and honestly to avoid penalty or audits. He said, "Being open and transparent with your spouse can help make the process smoother and ensure that both parties are on the same page. It also avoids any potential surprises or misunderstandings down the line." The Standard Deduction Is Different The standard deduction for your taxes will change depending on how you file. In 2023, the standard deduction for a married couple filing jointly was $27,700, while for a married couple filing separately, it was only $13,850. For 2024, those deductions increase to $29,200 and $14,600 respectively. Separate filers are also usually limited to a smaller IRA contribution deduction. You Can Change Your Filing Status From a Previous Year You are allowed to amend a past return and change your filing status within three years from the due date of the original return. For example, if you realize that filing a joint return would have resulted in a larger tax return than filing as married filing separately, you may want to amend that previous year's tax filing. The Takeaway If you are a married couple, how you file your taxes could drastically change the outcome of your tax return. Filing one way could increase your expected tax return or lower the amount you owe. Be diligent in exploring both options so you can choose the best filing status for your financial situation. More From GOBankingRates This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: I'm an Accountant: 7 Things Couples Filing Jointly Should Know

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THE DECISION MAY SET A PRECEDENT: Male spouse having committed acts of torture during marriage will be punished The 8th Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation overturned the acquittal decision of the 36th Primary Criminal Court of Anatolia, which acquitted the man systematically torturing his wife despite the evidence. Lawyer Fatma Hoşgör believes that this decision will set a precedent. other articles Saturday Mothers/People being tried: 'Let the perpetrators be tried' 27 February 2024 Lawyers sey they can't reach refugees in İstanbul 13 February 2024 MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT Men killed 28 women in January 6 February 2024 Court imposes international travel ban on journalist Seyhan Avşar 8 January 2024 Call from artists and writers: Yılmaz Güney should be retried 19 December 2023

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Sonim (SONM) closed at $0.69 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.47% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.17%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.25%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.37%. Shares of the company have depreciated by 5.05% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 2.34% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.8%. Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Sonim in its upcoming release. Furthermore, it would be beneficial for investors to monitor any recent shifts in analyst projections for Sonim. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the company's business health and profitability. Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model. The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been no change in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Sonim is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Sonim has a Forward P/E ratio of 11.4 right now. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 14.37, which means Sonim is trading at a discount to the group. The Wireless Equipment industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 171, placing it within the bottom 33% of over 250 industries. The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions. Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2024 Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2024. Hand-picked by Zacks Director of Research, Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful. From inception in 2012 through November, 2023, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +974.1%, nearly TRIPLING the S&P 500's +340.1%. Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2024. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential. See New Top 10 Stocks >>

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\nIDF troops on Thursday night began mapping the home of terrorist Muhammad Manasara in Qalandiya.\n\nManasara carried out the shooting attack at the gas station in Eli, in which two Israeli citizens were murdered.\n

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Less snowfall in the Mountain West puts strain on ski industry, water supplies New research shows less snow is falling in many parts of the U.S., including the Mountain West, a region that relies heavily on snow. Since the early 1970s, less snow has fallen in nearly two-thirds of snow stations across the country, according to research group Climate Central, which analyzed decades of annual snowfall trends in over 2,041 locations. In the Mountain West, snowfall has decreased in many areas of Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. What's more, some of the nation's steepest declines are in the region. Notable examples include Gascon, N.M., where snowfall has decreased by 76 inches; Red Lodge, Mont. (69 inches); Crested Butte, Colo. (65 inches); Ruxton Park, Colo. (59 inches); and Fillmore, Utah (50 inches). Each state has a few areas where snowfall has increased over the past 50 years. But the broader trend of less snowfall, which impacts the West in many ways, is driven by human-caused climate change, said Kaitlyn Trudeau, a senior research associate at Climate Central. "What winter means, what snow means to people culturally, just for our environment, and for our ecosystems, for our water supplies, it's just incredibly important," Trudeau said. "As we see snowpack decline, it not only means that we have more unstable and less water resources, but it also means that it's going to take a big hit on the mountain economies, the places where they really rely – ski resorts, snow parks." Less snow is also bad for farmers, who face the risk of not having enough water to irrigate their crops. This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration between Wyoming Public Media, Nevada Public Radio, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KUNR in Nevada, KUNC in Colorado and KANW in New Mexico, with support from affiliate stations across the region. Funding for the Mountain West News Bureau is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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News Article Article pages that do not meet specifications for other Trust Project Type of Work labels and also do not fit within the general news category. Supported Produced with financial support from an organization or individual, yet not approved by the underwriter before or after publication. In his 2020 book, Begin Again, Eddie Glaude Jr.'s meditation on the modern relevance of the writer James Baldwin, Glaude describes how Baldwin returned to the United States from Paris in 1957 to witness a civil rights movement that was seriously getting underway. Traveling through the South, Baldwin was struck by how American life was still defined by a belief in the inferiority of Black people, and further struck by how that enduring lie would likely prevent white people from transforming the nation. He believed that until he died in 1987. Now, 37 years later, the lie that never went away has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in U.S. politics, overwhelmingly on the right, that threatens to engulf the whole republic. It has taken the form of attacks on Black history in education, and even the very presence of Black people in positions of power. But something else remarkable is happening that Baldwin could not have imagined at all: The push for reparations—compensation for the damage wrought by hundreds of years of the lies that justified slavery and then segregation and discrimination—has become mainstream. In 2021, California became the first state to launch a reparations task force, the largest-scale effort to pursue reparations in the country. The task force was born from a 2019 bill introduced by then-assemblywoman Shirley Weber, four months after the death of John Conyers, the Democratic congressman from Michigan who introduced a federal reparations bill, H.R. 40, every year for nearly 30 years. Weber's bill in California was practically a carbon copy of H.R. 40. Two years after the task force was launched, in summer 2023, it released 1,000-plus pages of more than 100 recommendations based on two years of research, hearings, and discussions. The recommendations were highly anticipated; the executive summary noted that California, as is the case with so much else, expected to serve as a model for how reparations could be realized elsewhere, especially at the federal level. Despite the historic nature of the report, the future of reparations in the Golden State is far from assured. To begin with, the committee's findings make clear that California, far from being the exception to racist practices and policies in other states, has been in many ways worse. The Executive Summary echoes Baldwin in bluntly citing "racist lies" underlying attitudes and practices in California that are not just consigned to history but are ongoing. The state tolerated slavery despite being admitted in 1850 as a "free" state, was a hot spot of Klan activity that at one point rivaled the South, and failed to ratify the 14th and 15th amendments until 1959 and 1962, respectively. More recently, in 2022, the California Senate refused to support a constitutional amendment that would have eliminated slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, a step that many other far less progressive states such as Alabama and Tennessee have taken. These facts are but a few of many that beg the question: California may be the first state to formally embark on a project of reparations, but will it actually implement it? State Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood), vice chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, was one of three elected officials on the nine-member reparations task force and has frequently been its public face. He says an agreement on any reparations legislation for Gov. Gavin Newsom to consider will not come until later in 2024. In early February 2024, Black lawmakers unveiled the first set of reparations bills, 14 proposed laws that call for boosting home ownership, property tax relief in redlined communities, and a formal apology from Gov. Newsom for California's history of anti-Black racism, among other things. In winter 2023, Bradford proposed SB 490—the first post-task force bill—to establish the California American Freedmen Affairs Agency, an office to oversee reparations distribution that deliberately recalls the Freedman's Bureau, a Reconstruction-era government body that helped formerly enslaved people transition to freedom. But Bradford cautions that the resulting reparations will take years to become reality, even if the process started today. "It'll be many legislative cycles, many sessions," he says. "This is just the beginning." Bradford says that the task force's job since releasing the report has been to convince colleagues in the legislature to read it, or at least familiarize themselves with it. While it sounds like an obvious first step, it's crucial to changing the reality that Bradford has been acknowledging all along, that there simply isn't enough support—yet—in California or in the rest of the country, for meaningful reparations for Black people. The renewed racial consciousness following the police murder of George Floyd in 2020 has popularized the optics of supporting Black people, like taking a knee or putting a Black Lives Matter sign in a window or on a lawn. But grasping the enormity of racism's legacy and then deciding that something of equal enormity must be done to correct it is another matter. Bradford and his peers face the difficult task of trying to strike a balance between making reparations seem quotidian and common-sense—it is simply giving people what they're owed—while agitating for nothing less than a revolution of the American psyche. "This is the real stain on America, the sin of slavery," he says. "Most people don't understand that most of the wealth in this country is dependent on 400 years of free labor. We still have a racist core." While convincing the legislature to educate itself is key, Bradford and others say that there needs to be buy-in from the grassroots as well. The Alliance for Reparations, Reconciliation, and Truth, formed last year, is composed of six former task force members and a growing list of organizations, Black and otherwise, that not only support the full set of task force recommendations but is working to realize them. The Legislative Black Caucus is also coordinating its own PR plan. Public opinion of reparations is mixed, especially when it comes to cash compensation. A Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll last year found that while a majority of California voters agree that the legacy of slavery continues to have an impact on the lives of Black residents, less than a third approve of giving money. The prospect of giving money to Black folks is a conservative lightning rod that has obsessed the media from the start of the state's reparations process, obscuring the scope of what reparations are, and the many forms they could and should take. Bradford has downplayed the idea of dispensing checks as just one action among many; significantly, the 14 bills introduced in 2024 do not include any calls for cash payments. And yet, payment is the form that reparations have taken for other groups robbed of their wealth over time, such as Jews for the crimes of the Holocaust and the Japanese survivors of internment during World War II. It seems that the biggest challenge for reparations for Black people is the deep-seated belief—the lie—that Black people simply don't deserve financial compensation, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Resistance to reparations is also emotional in that it brings to light so much unexamined history. The task force has served as a truth and reconciliation committee that the U.S., including California, has never had. Lisa Holder, another task force member, described California's recommendations as a "book of truth." Reluctance to simply explore that truth is long-standing, and legion. With the California reparations project, the floodgates of truth—if not cash—have opened, a significant step toward redress no matter what happens, or doesn't, with reparations. San Francisco's reparations project offers a cautionary tale for the movement for racial repair. That effort yielded highly ambitious recommendations, also numbering more than a hundred, and spanning finance, housing, and yes, cash payments of $5 million per individual. Other recommendations that came out of San Francisco's reparations report included creating a public or freedmen's bank, debt forgiveness, and the formation of a Black reparations trust. But in December 2023, San Francisco Mayor London Breed dropped a bomb when she eliminated from the city budget a relatively paltry $4 million fund for a reparations office—the San Francisco task force's version of a Freedmen's Bureau. Breed has said that true reparations should remain at the federal level, but she also seemed to think it would compete with her Dreamkeeper Initiative, a program aimed at reforming public safety and improving what's left of Black neighborhoods in San Francisco. The irony was lost on no one, especially the task force: a Black mayor of the country's most progressive city impeding historic progress for Black people. And yet Breed is not alone in her reticence. Mandla Kayise, an educational and community planning consultant and a member of the City of Los Angeles Reparations Advisory Commission that formed two years ago, says he's found that reparations can be a difficult sell—even to Black people. "People should be granted some reasonable skepticism, given the failed history of so many efforts that were supposed to help Black people," he says. "They just don't buy it. They don't think that any of this is going to happen. Only activists and advocates do." In other words, Black people believe in reparations, but not in the country's willingness to do the right thing. A bigger problem is that, despite polls showing that a majority of Black people support reparations, there isn't a lot of awareness about current reparations efforts at the community level. Kayise says the L.A. commission is planning a public roundtable in February with the 60 community organizations it is allied with—churches, nonprofits, individuals—and is looking for more. "We have to fully engage the Black public. That is the overriding factor," he says. "More than informing, it's about organizing so that we have community pressure to make this happen." The L.A. Commission is still in its information-gathering process and expects to release its recommendations by December. Kayise agrees with Bradford that the inherently controversial nature of reparations, and the sheer scope of it, guarantees it won't happen quickly. But time is also of the essence: If we can't make the case and win consensus now, he says, it'll be harder to do later. Ultimately, what we need, what we've always needed, is "national leadership that says, what's good for Black people is good for us all," he adds. For all the disillusionment that dogged him to the end of his life, James Baldwin never let go of that idea. This story was funded by a grant from Decolonizing Wealth Project, as part of the YES! series "Realizing Reparations." While reporting and production of the series was funded by this grant, YES! maintained full editorial control of the content published herein. Read our editorial independence policy here. Erin Aubry Kaplan began her journalistic career in the 1980s writing for Accent L.A., an independent monthly newsmagazine covering the Black community in Los Angeles. In 1992 she began writing for the Los Angeles Times, for a new section called City Times that launched following the historic civil unrest. She worked briefly as a staff writer for New Times Los Angeles before going to LA Weekly in 1997, where she spent the next nine years as staff writer. Erin then went back to the L.A. Times as a regular opinion columnist—the first Black person to hold the position. Throughout her career she has contributed to many publications, including The New York Times, Politico, HuffPost, Red Canary Magazine and Truthdig, where she is currently a regular contributor. She is the author of two books (Black Talk, Blue Thoughts and Walking the Color Line: Dispatches from a Black Journalista and I Heart Obama) and her essays have been anthologized in many more. |

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Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd (KLSE:MASTEEL) Full Year 2023 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: RM2.01b (up 13% from FY 2022). Net income: RM2.40m (down 87% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 0.1% (down from 1.1% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. EPS: RM0.004 (down from RM0.028 in FY 2022). All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd shares are down 1.5% from a week ago. Risk Analysis Be aware that Malaysia Steel Works (KL) Bhd is showing 3 warning signs in our investment analysis and 1 of those is potentially serious... This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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Men killed seven women in Turkey in the last 24 hours and one women shot by a man by firearm also lost her life. The cases of male violence in İzmir, Bursa, Sakarya, Erzurum, Denizli, and İstanbul are as follows: • In Pendik, İstanbul, Ümit K. murdered his ex-wife Sevilay K. with a sharp object. K. was taken into custody. • In the Akyazı district of Sakarya, Ali Rıza A. shot and killed Hatun Ekrem A., who was in the process of divorce. • In Çekmeköy, İstanbul, Emine Ülkü Araz was murdered by her husband. • In İzmir, Özlem Çankaya was murdered by her ex-boyfriend. • In Bursa, Murat D. shot and killed his ex-wife Tuba Ateşci with a gun. • In Samsat, Adıyaman, Kasım A. shot and killed his wife Tuğba A., his brother-in-law Abidin A., and 9-year-old Mustafa A. with a gun. • In Denizli, Nasım Gol Karımı, an Afghan woman, was murdered in her home. Her husband is believed to be the perpetrator. • In Erzurum, Elif S., who was shot by Şafak S., who escaped from prison on February 19th, lost her life. "We will not lose another one of us" The Turkish Medical Association Women's Assembly issued the following statement: "We will not lose another one of us" "In 2 days, 7 women were murdered by men. This is a massacre! Violence against women is a public health issue. Anti-women rhetoric and impunity fuel violence. The Istanbul Convention must be immediately implemented, and Law No. 6284 must be effectively enforced! We will not lose another person!"

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SigmaRoc plc (LON:SRC – Get Free Report) traded down 0.6% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as GBX 63.34 ($0.80) and last traded at GBX 64 ($0.81). 2,203,996 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 15% from the average session volume of 2,592,851 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 64.40 ($0.82). SigmaRoc Price Performance The stock's fifty day moving average price is GBX 60.50 and its two-hundred day moving average price is GBX 54.89. The firm has a market capitalization of £706.39 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 1,272.78 and a beta of 1.69. The company has a current ratio of 1.33, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 49.46. About SigmaRoc SigmaRoc plc, through its subsidiaries, invests in and/or acquires projects in the construction materials sector. It also produces aggregates and pre-cast concrete; supplies value-added industrial and construction quarried materials; and provides shipping logistics, road contracting, and waste recycling services, as well as engages in the limestone quarrying and processing. See Also - Five stocks we like better than SigmaRoc - What Investors Need to Know to Beat the Market - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - 3 Monster Growth Stocks to Buy Now - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - Insider Selling Explained: Can it Inform Your Investing Choices? - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for SigmaRoc Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for SigmaRoc and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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Mega First Corporation Berhad (KLSE:MFCB) Full Year 2023 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: RM1.32b (down 1.6% from FY 2022). Net income: RM383.7m (down 3.3% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 29% (in line with FY 2022). EPS: RM0.41 (down from RM0.42 in FY 2022). All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Mega First Corporation Berhad Earnings Insights Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 7.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.9% growth forecast for the Renewable Energy industry in Asia. The company's shares are up 2.3% from a week ago. Risk Analysis Be aware that Mega First Corporation Berhad is showing 1 warning sign in our investment analysis that you should know about... This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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Social movements often consist of activists who have adopted a particular identity to help them articulate their personal connection to a cause. Can the same happen for the movement for reparations? In a story for the new YES! digital series "Realizing Reparations," Trevor Smith explores that question: "Can reparationist be a distinct identity, akin to feminist or abolitionist, a label worn with pride by progressive individuals showcasing their belief in reparative compensation for Black people?" Smith is co-founder and executive director of Narrative Power at the BLIS Collective and former director of narrative change at Liberation Ventures, where he created and launched the Reparations Narrative Lab. He spoke with YES! Senior Editor Sonali Kolhatkar on YES! Presents: Rising Up With Sonali about his new story, "The (Identity) Politics of Reparations." Sonali Kolhatkar joined YES! in summer 2021, building on a long and decorated career in broadcast and print journalism. She is an award-winning multimedia journalist, and host and creator of YES! Presents: Rising Up with Sonali, a nationally syndicated television and radio program airing on Free Speech TV and dozens of independent and community radio stations. She is also Senior Correspondent with the Independent Media Institute's Economy for All project where she writes a weekly column. She is the author of Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice (2023) and Bleeding Afghanistan: Washington, Warlords, and the Propaganda of Silence (2005). Her forthcoming book is called Talking About Abolition (Seven Stories Press, 2025). Sonali is co-director of the nonprofit group, Afghan Women's Mission which she helped to co-found in 2000. She has a Master's in Astronomy from the University of Hawai'i, and two undergraduate degrees in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin. Sonali reflects on "My Journey From Astrophysicist to Radio Host" in her 2014 TEDx talk of the same name. |

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Shares of Sintx Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SINT – Get Free Report) rose 4.3% on Tuesday . The company traded as high as $0.15 and last traded at $0.14. Approximately 1,221,681 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 61% from the average daily volume of 3,162,226 shares. The stock had previously closed at $0.14. Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, Maxim Group restated a "hold" rating on shares of Sintx Technologies in a report on Monday, February 5th. Sintx Technologies Stock Performance Institutional Inflows and Outflows A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Barclays PLC purchased a new position in shares of Sintx Technologies during the fourth quarter valued at about $130,000. Acadian Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in Sintx Technologies in the first quarter worth about $34,000. State Street Corp purchased a new position in Sintx Technologies in the first quarter worth about $35,000. Citadel Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Sintx Technologies in the second quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its stake in Sintx Technologies by 34.2% in the second quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 92,200 shares of the company's stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 23,500 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 2.72% of the company's stock. Sintx Technologies Company Profile Sintx Technologies, Inc, an advanced materials company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of medical devices manufactured with silicon nitride for biomedical, industrial, and antipathogenic applications in the United States. It provides solid and porous silicon nitride; silicon nitrite powder; and silicon nitride coating products, as well as silicon nitride composite materials and polyetherketoneketone. Recommended Stories - Five stocks we like better than Sintx Technologies - How to Invest in Tech Stocks and Top Tech Stocks to Consider - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - Manufacturing Stocks Investing - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - The Most Important Warren Buffett Stock for Investors: His Own - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for Sintx Technologies Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Sintx Technologies and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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Investors in Meridian Energy Limited (NZSE:MEL) had a good week, as its shares rose 2.7% to close at NZ$5.98 following the release of its half-year results. Results look mixed - while revenue fell marginally short of analyst estimates at NZ$2.1b, statutory earnings were in line with expectations, at NZ$0.037 per share. The analysts typically update their forecasts at each earnings report, and we can judge from their estimates whether their view of the company has changed or if there are any new concerns to be aware of. We've gathered the most recent statutory forecasts to see whether the analysts have changed their earnings models, following these results. Taking into account the latest results, the current consensus from Meridian Energy's four analysts is for revenues of NZ$4.39b in 2024. This would reflect a notable 14% increase on its revenue over the past 12 months. Per-share earnings are expected to surge 294% to NZ$0.13. In the lead-up to this report, the analysts had been modelling revenues of NZ$4.36b and earnings per share (EPS) of NZ$0.13 in 2024. The analysts seem to have become a little more negative on the business after the latest results, given the minor downgrade to their earnings per share numbers for next year. The consensus price target held steady at NZ$5.40, with the analysts seemingly voting that their lower forecast earnings are not expected to lead to a lower stock price in the foreseeable future. There's another way to think about price targets though, and that's to look at the range of price targets put forward by analysts, because a wide range of estimates could suggest a diverse view on possible outcomes for the business. Currently, the most bullish analyst values Meridian Energy at NZ$6.50 per share, while the most bearish prices it at NZ$4.80. As you can see, analysts are not all in agreement on the stock's future, but the range of estimates is still reasonably narrow, which could suggest that the outcome is not totally unpredictable. Another way we can view these estimates is in the context of the bigger picture, such as how the forecasts stack up against past performance, and whether forecasts are more or less bullish relative to other companies in the industry. The analysts are definitely expecting Meridian Energy's growth to accelerate, with the forecast 29% annualised growth to the end of 2024 ranking favourably alongside historical growth of 1.8% per annum over the past five years. Compare this with other companies in the same industry, which are forecast to grow their revenue 8.6% annually. Factoring in the forecast acceleration in revenue, it's pretty clear that Meridian Energy is expected to grow much faster than its industry. The Bottom Line The most important thing to take away is that the analysts downgraded their earnings per share estimates, showing that there has been a clear decline in sentiment following these results. Fortunately, they also reconfirmed their revenue numbers, suggesting that it's tracking in line with expectations. Additionally, our data suggests that revenue is expected to grow faster than the wider industry. The consensus price target held steady at NZ$5.40, with the latest estimates not enough to have an impact on their price targets. Following on from that line of thought, we think that the long-term prospects of the business are much more relevant than next year's earnings. We have estimates - from multiple Meridian Energy analysts - going out to 2026, and you can see them free on our platform here. Plus, you should also learn about the 1 warning sign we've spotted with Meridian Energy . This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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A military operation has been initiated by the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) in the rural area of Mount Bagok in the Nusaybin district of Mardin. According to a report from Mezopotamya Agency, a significant number of armored vehicles have been deployed to the region. Local residents have reported ongoing helicopter and military activities in the area; however, as of now, there have been no reported conflicts. (TY/VK)

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The home of a top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams was raided by FBI agents Thursday morning. FBI agents descended on the Bronx home of Winnie Greco, a top aide who is under investigation for using her position to benefit her improperly. WATCH: BREAKING: FBI RAID HOME OF NYC MAYOR'S AIDE The claim is that Winnie Greco misused her position by offering a campaign worker a job in return for renovating her kitchen. pic.twitter.com/4IAxyu0xmn — Kacee Allen (@kaceerallen) February 29, 2024 It is unclear if the FBI raid was related to the city's Department of Investigation inquiry. The New York Post reported: FBI agents hit the Bronx home of a top aide to Mayor Eric Adams Thursday morning, a law enforcement source confirmed to The Post. Agents were spotted at the Pelham Bay home of Winnie Greco, who is already under probe by the city Department of Investigation over allegations she improperly used her government position to get perks. It wasn't immediately clear if Thursday's law enforcement action, first reported by News 12 Bronx, was connected to that investigation. In November the FBI seized NYC Mayor Eric Adams' cellphones and iPad amid a federal corruption investigation related to his 2021 campaign. The Gateway Pundit previously reported that the FBI conducted a raid on the Brooklyn residence of Brianna Suggs, the chief fundraiser for New York City Mayor Eric Adams. FBI agents conducted coordinated raids on the residences of a New York City Hall staffer, a former Turkish Airlines executive, on the same day the FBI conducted a raid on the Brooklyn residence of Brianna Suggs, the chief fundraiser for New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Brianna Suggs has been instrumental in raising funds for Adams' campaigns, amassing over $2.5 million for his 2025 re-election bid, according to the Daily Mail. The latest FBI raid comes just two days after NYC Mayor Eric Adams called for changes to New York City's sanctuary city law to be changed so that criminal illegal aliens can be deported. More than 100,000 illegal aliens have been sent to New York City in the last couple of years. Biden's border invasion is so bad that Adams, a Democrat, is now desperate to deport criminal aliens. WATCH: Wow. NYC Mayor Eric Adams is calling for NYC's sanctuary city law to be changed so that criminal illegal aliens can be deported. Democrats don't even want to live under their policies. pic.twitter.com/izwPI95NrY — Congressman Troy E. Nehls (@RepTroyNehls) February 27, 2024

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Mainstream cultural values are strongly influenced by film, television, and, more recently, social media. Pop culture shapes our worldview, making some things acceptable and others anathema. When it comes to issues of racial justice and equity, how has modern pop culture shaped prevailing narratives on the issue of reparations for Black people? Film and culture critic Jonita Davis spoke with YES! Senior Editor Sonali Kolhatkar on YES! Presents: Rising Up With Sonali about her new story, "How Pop Culture Shapes Reparations," published as part of the new YES! digital series "Realizing Reparations." Sonali Kolhatkar joined YES! in summer 2021, building on a long and decorated career in broadcast and print journalism. She is an award-winning multimedia journalist, and host and creator of YES! Presents: Rising Up with Sonali, a nationally syndicated television and radio program airing on Free Speech TV and dozens of independent and community radio stations. She is also Senior Correspondent with the Independent Media Institute's Economy for All project where she writes a weekly column. She is the author of Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice (2023) and Bleeding Afghanistan: Washington, Warlords, and the Propaganda of Silence (2005). Her forthcoming book is called Talking About Abolition (Seven Stories Press, 2025). Sonali is co-director of the nonprofit group, Afghan Women's Mission which she helped to co-found in 2000. She has a Master's in Astronomy from the University of Hawai'i, and two undergraduate degrees in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin. Sonali reflects on "My Journey From Astrophysicist to Radio Host" in her 2014 TEDx talk of the same name. |

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Ornapaper Berhad (KLSE:ORNA) Full Year 2023 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: RM278.4m (down 15% from FY 2022). Net income: RM6.57m (up 165% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 2.4% (up from 0.8% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. EPS: RM0.089 (up from RM0.033 in FY 2022). All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Ornapaper Berhad shares are up 1.5% from a week ago. Risk Analysis We should say that we've discovered 2 warning signs for Ornapaper Berhad (1 can't be ignored!) that you should be aware of before investing here. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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SLC Agrícola S.A. (OTCMKTS:SLCJY – Get Free Report) traded up 2.3% on Tuesday . The company traded as high as $3.92 and last traded at $3.92. 46,606 shares were traded during trading, an increase of 88% from the average session volume of 24,838 shares. The stock had previously closed at $3.83. SLC Agrícola Trading Up 0.0 % The firm's fifty day moving average is $4.22 and its two-hundred day moving average is $4.17. SLC Agrícola Cuts Dividend The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 19th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 2nd were given a $0.0073 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 29th. SLC Agrícola's dividend payout ratio is 60.47%. SLC Agrícola Company Profile SLC Agrícola SA produces and sells agricultural products in Brazil and internationally. The company cultivates soybean, corn, cotton, wheat, seed corn, popcorn corn, mung beans, and brachiaria crops, as well as produces and markets seeds and seedlings, including soybean, wheat, and cotton seeds. In addition, the company is involved in the cattle raising business; acquiring and developing land for agriculture; property rental; and agro-industrial activities of industrialization of sugar cane, alcohol, and related derivatives, as well as reception, cleaning, drying, and storing of cereals. Further Reading - Five stocks we like better than SLC Agrícola - Insider Trading – What You Need to Know - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - What is a Low P/E Ratio and What Does it Tell Investors? - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - How to Invest in Blue Chip Stocks - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for SLC Agrícola Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for SLC Agrícola and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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Padini Holdings Berhad's (KLSE:PADINI) investors are due to receive a payment of MYR0.025 per share on 29th of March. This means that the annual payment will be 2.9% of the current stock price, which is in line with the average for the industry. Padini Holdings Berhad's Earnings Easily Cover The Distributions While it is always good to see a solid dividend yield, we should also consider whether the payment is feasible. However, Padini Holdings Berhad's earnings easily cover the dividend. This means that most of what the business earns is being used to help it grow. The next year is set to see EPS grow by 17.8%. If the dividend continues along recent trends, we estimate the payout ratio will be 35%, which is in the range that makes us comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend. Dividend Volatility Although the company has a long dividend history, it has been cut at least once in the last 10 years. Since 2014, the dividend has gone from MYR0.08 total annually to MYR0.10. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.3% a year over that time. Modest growth in the dividend is good to see, but we think this is offset by historical cuts to the payments. It is hard to live on a dividend income if the company's earnings are not consistent. Dividend Growth May Be Hard To Achieve Given that the dividend has been cut in the past, we need to check if earnings are growing and if that might lead to stronger dividends in the future. However, Padini Holdings Berhad's EPS was effectively flat over the past five years, which could stop the company from paying more every year. While EPS growth is quite low, Padini Holdings Berhad has the option to increase the payout ratio to return more cash to shareholders. Our Thoughts On Padini Holdings Berhad's Dividend Overall, a consistent dividend is a good thing, and we think that Padini Holdings Berhad has the ability to continue this into the future. The payout ratio looks good, but unfortunately the company's dividend track record isn't stellar. The payment isn't stellar, but it could make a decent addition to a dividend portfolio. Market movements attest to how highly valued a consistent dividend policy is compared to one which is more unpredictable. Still, investors need to consider a host of other factors, apart from dividend payments, when analysing a company. For instance, we've picked out 1 warning sign for Padini Holdings Berhad that investors should take into consideration. Is Padini Holdings Berhad not quite the opportunity you were looking for? Why not check out our selection of top dividend stocks. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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(RTTNews) - Sony Interactive Entertainment on Tuesday announced that it will lay off about 900 employees in its PlayStation unit, or 8% of its global workforce, thus becoming the latest tech company to reduce workforce. "These decisions have been extremely difficult, but they are necessary, and I think it's important to be transparent," said Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios. "After careful consideration and many leadership discussions over several months, it has become clear changes need to be made to continue to grow the business and develop the company," the unit's President and CEO Jim Ryan said in an email to employees, released publicly by the company. He added that employees across all of the company's regions will be impacted by the layoffs. PlayStation's London studio will close in its entirety, with several other studios due to be affected. The US based studios and groups impacted by a reduction in workforce are, Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, as well as the company's Technology, Creative, and Support teams.

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She is the only woman at the table. She is wearing a red flannel shirt, stamped: "Josué Tremaria we are with you." She is Norialvis Guerra, wife of Tremaria, a union leader from Bolívar State, who has been detained in Caracas for 7 months now. By Pableysa Ostos/Correspondent lapatilla.com She reported that he has been traveling to Caracas since the moment he was allowed his first visit, which was 26 days after being detained. "All this time I have been traveling to Caracas. In fact, almost the only person who has come is me, and his mother only once." Tremaria is the father of three girls, whom he has not seen since July 7th, 2023. That day he left his house around 7:00 at night heading to the 'Dalla Costa' sports field in San Félix, to attend a futsal tournament in which was being played the United Front of Socialist Workers cup (Futseb). After being there for about 3 hours, he said goodbye to everyone present to go back to his residence, but he never arrived. On the way to his house he was allegedly intercepted by officers from the "Dirección General de Contrainteligencia Militar" (DGCIM, General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence), who detained him. "Every Saturday he was allowed a visit, I saw him every Saturday from 8:00 in the morning to 2:00 in the afternoon. And about a month ago, the visit was reduced to just 3 hours: from 12:00 noon to 3:00 in the afternoon. But in all that time, I did visit him. On Mondays she brought him his 'package, that is, his food, and the whole process that I think that involves, because it is really the first time that I am in a situation like this," Guerra explained. But the "system" that she already knew and to which she was "adapted" changed on February 19th when she was notified that her husband had been transferred from the DGCIM headquarters, located on Vargas Street, Boleíta in Caracas, to the El Rodeo Judicial Confinement Center, in Guatire, Miranda State, that is, about 40 kilometers from its previous detention center. "They notified me on Monday, February 19th, that on February 24th I would have had my first visit in El Rodeo. However, I still haven't been able to get in contact with him. He has not contacted me, they have not allowed him a call. I don't know what condition he is in, I can't say if good or bad, because I have no communication, I have not had any communication with him since February 17th. He had an allowance to call on Monday, which he obviously didn't make, because he was probably being transferred or maybe not, I don't know what time the transfer was, but they notified that he was transferred that day," Tremaria's wife stated. She added that the expense has been great, since every weekend she travels to the capital to visit her husband. Expenses that are not only transportation, but also meals, medicines, clothing, among other things. "We are worried because since October 19th, when the preliminary hearing was held, they sent him to trial, and they still have not given us a date or opened the trial. He himself asked me during the last visit, why? What is happening in Bolívar State? Why isn't there aresponse as such about his case? And I came to talk to the lawyer and there is no answer," Guerra stressed. They ask for a review of the case For his part, Asdrúbal López, general secretary of Futseb, said that they have requested through all instances to review Tremaria's case in depth. "In the accusations that stand against him today, according to his lawyers, according to all those who keep that file, there is no evidence that support keeping him detained. We thought that they could rather begin to retreat from the accusations, but now we see that this transcends to a more serious situation." During his statements, López asserted that they continue to support Nicolás Maduro's government despite the arrest of the president of the union and the lack of responses to admit (employ) workers registered in the union to positions that open in the basic companies (Aluminum, iron, steel and mining government conglomerates). When asked why they continue to support a government that detained the president of the unions and that does not give answers to their labor demands, López responded: "We truly, firmly express our support for our government for the socialist process that we are undergoing and building, because we understand that our country has been stalked. Our country and its economy have been hit, our country has been assaulted by imperialism and that has led, without a doubt, to affect our society. We are clear and analyzing this situation." The socialist union leader continues his reflection: "That is why we continue, truly, waiting patiently for our country to turn its direction, as at this moment it is beginning to happen because all that we are critical about of is the closure of the response by of the Venezuelan Corporation of Guayana (CVG) and by our National Government, about the 'agenda del motor número 10' (agenda of engine number 10 plan), which is the economic agenda of the construction sector."

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