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Jack Teixeira expected to plead guilty in documents leak case Updated February 29, 2024 at 6:13 PM ET Jack Teixeira, the former Air National guardsman charged with leaking classified military documents online, is expected to plead guilty in the case. Prosecutors on Thursday filed a motion in federal court in Boston asking for a change of plea hearing next week. The request comes almost a year after Teixeira was arrested and charged with the illegal retention and transmission of national defense information. He originally pleaded not guiltyto the charges. Teixiera was indicted in June 2023by a federal grand jury in Boston following his arrest that April after he allegedly shared highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine, in addition to other to national security issues on Discord, the social media site. What Teixiera is alleged to have done According to charging documents, Teixeira had worked in the 102nd Intelligence Wing based at Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod, Mass., since May 2022 until his arrest. He was a cyber transports systems journeyman — similar to an information technology specialist — for the National Guard. His unit provides worldwide intelligence for combat support and homeland security. Teixeira was granted a "top secret security clearance" in 2021, meaning he would have signed a "lifetime binding non-disclosure agreement" acknowledging that leaking protected information could result in criminal charges, according to the federal complaint. According to the court documents, a social media user suspected of being Teixeira began releasing classified information in "paragraphs of text" onto a social media platform later revealed to be Discord as early as December 2022. Initially, the purpose of divulging secret information was to "discuss geopolitical affairs and current and historical wars," the federal complaint said. But beginning in January, the online user began posting photographs of what appeared to be official U.S. government documents with classification markings. Among the documents photographed was the status of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including troop movements on a particular date. The leaker later explained to another user that he was concerned that he would get in trouble for "making the transcriptions of text in the workplace" so he began taking the documents to his residence and photographing them, another online user known to have interacted with the leaker told the FBI. Fallout from the leaks Following the leaks, the Air National Guard took action against 15 service members, ranging from sergeants to colonels, for dereliction of duties for not stopping Teixeira's alleged activity. Some were fired, others received administrative punishment. Col. Sean Riley, who headed the 102nd Intelligence Wing at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod, was relieved of command. The Guard said it also suspended other commanders and said the 102nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group was "taken off mission" when Teixeira was discovered as the source of the unauthorized disclosures. The Air Force Inspector General's report painted a damning picture of inaction by officials in Teixeira's unit, who were repeatedly aware of what he was doing. "Had any of these members come forward, security officials would likely have facilitated restricting systems/facility access and alerted the appropriate authorities, reducing the length and depth of the unauthorized and unlawful disclosures by several months," the report said. With reporting by NPR's Juliana Kim, Jenna McLaughlin and Tom Bowman Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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NEM (XEM) traded up 4.3% against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 19:00 PM ET on February 29th. One NEM coin can currently be bought for approximately $0.0417 or 0.00000068 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. NEM has a market capitalization of $374.96 million and $37.47 million worth of NEM was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. Over the last week, NEM has traded 11.1% higher against the U.S. dollar. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed over the last 24 hours: - KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 1.3% against the dollar and now trades at $0.36 or 0.00000592 BTC. - Aidi Finance (BSC) (AIDI) traded 2.2% lower against the dollar and now trades at $0.0000 or 0.00000000 BTC. - Zoo Token (ZOOT) traded 2.2% lower 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 1.2% higher 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. - Belrium (BEL) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $2.51 or 0.00009565 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. About NEM XEM uses the hashing algorithm. It launched on March 28th, 2015. NEM's total supply is 8,999,999,999 coins. NEM's official Twitter account is @nemofficial and its Facebook page is accessible here. The official message board for NEM is discord.gg/eedjkbmvvb. NEM's official website is nem.io. The Reddit community for NEM is /r/nem and the currency's Github account can be viewed here. NEM Coin Trading It is usually not possible to purchase alternative cryptocurrencies such as NEM directly using U.S. dollars. Investors seeking to acquire NEM should first purchase Ethereum or Bitcoin using an exchange that deals in U.S. dollars such as Changelly, GDAX or Coinbase. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Ethereum or Bitcoin to purchase NEM using one of the exchanges listed above. Receive News & Updates for NEM Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and updates for NEM and related cryptocurrencies with MarketBeat.com's FREE CryptoBeat newsletter.

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ISELIN, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company ("Middlesex" or the "Company") MSEX today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023. 2023 OPERATING RESULTS Consolidated operating revenues increased to $166.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, up $3.8 million from 2022. Factors affecting operating revenues were: - A net $4.2 million increase in our Middlesex System revenues due to the implementation of the final phase of the 2021 base rate case increase on January 1, 2023 and additional revenues through the Purchase Water Adjustment Clause rate; - A net decrease of $0.9 million in our Tidewater System revenues related to lower customer connection fees and lower weather driven customer demand along with a Delaware Public Service Commission ordered rate reduction in September 2022; - A $0.2 million increase in the Pinelands System in New Jersey due to the implementation of a base rate increase effective April 15, 2023; and - A $0.3 increase in non-regulated operations revenues due to higher supplemental contract services. Operation and maintenance expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, increased to $83.1 million, up $4.0 million from the same period in 2022, primarily due to higher variable production costs due to weather-driven changes in water quality, higher chemical prices and increased labor costs. Lower weather-related main break activity in our Middlesex System offset some of these increased expenses. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $2.2 million from the same period in 2022 due to a higher level of utility plant in service. Middlesex recognized a $5.2 million gain on the sale of its regulated Delaware wastewater subsidiary in January 2022. Income Taxes for the year ended December 31, 2023, decreased $2.2 million from the same period in 2022 due to greater income tax benefits associated with the increased repair expenditures on tangible property in the Middlesex system. As a result, net income for the year decreased $10.9 million to $31.5 million, compared to $42.4 million in 2022. Earnings applicable to common stock for the year ended December 31, 2023, were $31.4 million, or $1.76 per share on a fully diluted basis, compared to $42.3 million or $2.39 per diluted share for the same period in 2022. "Throughout 2023, we continued to invest in our infrastructure to ensure drinking water quality, enhance reliability and resiliency, secure our facilities, and protect consumers from lead in their service lines. We also maintained compliance with regulatory requirements with the completion of new treatment capability at our New Jersey wellfield facility," said Middlesex Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis W. Doll. "In addition, we settled litigation to recover costs associated with these treatment upgrades which has been reflected in the recent settlement of the Middlesex base rate case, originally filed in May 2023. Your Board of Directors increased the dividend by 4.0% in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing our 51st consecutive year of dividend increases. Management executed numerous financings and further enhanced our emergency management and cybersecurity processes. As we welcomed the new year, we also welcome the Company's previously announced new President and CEO, Nadine Leslie, who takes the helm March 1st and who will further build upon our Company's commitment of engaging our employees with meaningful work, providing quality service to our customers and delivering value to shareholders," added Doll. QUARTERLY DIVIDEND DECLARED As previously announced in January 2024, the Board of Directors of Middlesex Water Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.325 per common share payable on March 1, 2024, to shareholders of record as of February 15, 2024. The Company has paid cash dividends continually since 1912. ABOUT MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY Established in 1897, Middlesex Water Company serves as a trusted provider offering life-sustaining high quality water service for residential, commercial, industrial and fire protection purposes. The Company offers a full range of water, wastewater utility and related services. An investor-owned public utility, Middlesex Water is a professional services provider specializing in municipal and industrial contract operations and water and wastewater system technical operations and maintenance. The company and its subsidiaries form the Middlesex Water family of companies, which collectively serve a population of half a million people in New Jersey and Delaware. Middlesex is focused on meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We invest in our people, our infrastructure and the communities we serve to support reliable and resilient utility services, economic growth and quality of life. To learn more about Middlesex Water, visit https://www.middlesexwater.com This press release contains "forward‐looking statements" within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws reflecting the current beliefs or expectations of Middlesex Water Company "MSEX" or the "Company" regarding its future performance, its financial condition, its strategic plans and cash flows, its results of operations as well as any other statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current facts. These statements reflect the Company's current views and information currently available. This information is based on estimates, assumptions and analysis that the Company believes, as of the date hereof, provide a reasonable basis for the information contained herein. Forward‐looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward‐looking words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates," "foresees." Actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from forward‐looking statements, and the assumptions on which forward-looking statements are based. There can be no assurance that the information contained herein is reflective of future performance, and investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward‐looking statements as a predictor of future performance. Unless otherwise specified, all information contained in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no duty to update or revise the information contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Contact: Bernadette Sohler, Vice President – Corporate Affairs Middlesex Water Company (732) 638-7549 MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY | |||||||||||||| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | |||||||||||||| (In thousands except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||| Years Ended December 31, | Quarters Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||| Operating Revenues | $ | 166,274 | $ | 162,434 | $ | 38,602 | $ | 38,823 | |||||| Operating Expenses: | |||||||||||||| Operations and Maintenance | 83,113 | 79,096 | 19,071 | 20,089 | |||||||||| Depreciation | 25,194 | 23,029 | 6,648 | 5,923 | |||||||||| Other Taxes | 18,744 | 18,208 | 4,640 | 4,665 | |||||||||| Total Operating Expenses | 127,051 | 120,333 | 30,359 | 30,677 | |||||||||| Gain on Sale of Subsidiary | - | 5,232 | - | - | |||||||||| Operating Income | 39,223 | 47,333 | 8,243 | 8,146 | |||||||||| Other Income (Expense): | |||||||||||||| Allowance for Funds Used During Construction | 2,433 | 2,314 | 272 | 761 | |||||||||| Other Income (Expense), net | 4,053 | 5,389 | 929 | 1,204 | |||||||||| Total Other Income, net | 6,485 | 7,703 | 1,201 | 1,965 | |||||||||| Interest Charges | 13,143 | 9,367 | 3,779 | 2,794 | |||||||||| Income before Income Taxes | 32,565 | 45,669 | 5,665 | 7,317 | |||||||||| Income Taxes | 1,041 | 3,240 | (102 | ) | 148 | ||||||||| Net Income | 31,524 | 42,429 | 5,767 | 7,169 | |||||||||| Preferred Stock Dividend Requirements | 120 | 120 | 30 | 30 | |||||||||| Earnings Applicable to Common Stock | $ | 31,404 | $ | 42,309 | $ | 5,737 | $ | 7,139 | |||||| Earnings per share of Common Stock: | |||||||||||||| Basic | $ | 1.77 | $ | 2.40 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.40 | |||||| Diluted | $ | 1.76 | $ | 2.39 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.40 | © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Actress Milly Alcock's starpower has been steadily growing over the years. She became a household name for her work in the cast list of House of the Dragon as young Rhaenyra Targaryen, which has been a serious star-making moment for the 23 year-old actress. Case in point: Alcock was cast as the new DCU's Supergirl, and while what we know about Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is limited, some fans are hoping that she'll be pop up as part of the Superman: Legacy cast. While we wait, here are the best Milly Alcock shows and how to stream them. Superhero movie casting usually sets the internet ablaze, and it can be hard for the rabid fanbase to wait for the the development, filming, and post-production phases. While we wait to see what Alcock will bring to the table as the new Supergirl, fans can catch up on her filmography, and here's how to watch her best shows. House Of The Dragon It should probably come to no surprise that House of the Dragon is the first entry on this list. The series, which can be streamed with a Max subscription, is a prequel to Game of Thrones, set many years before Jon Snow and Dany captured the attention of the public. In it we follow the Targaryen family at the height of their power in Westeros, with various dragons making their conflict very high stakes. In Season 1, Milly Alcock played a young Rhaenyra Targaryen, leading the cast for the first few episodes before the time jump made way for new actors. Alcock's performance was universally acclaimed, and House of the Dragon can be seen on HBO or streamed via Max. Reckoning Reckoning was an Australian thriller series that was released back in 2019. The story follows a quiet suburban community which is shattered when a teenager suddenly goes missing. With a suspected serial killer blamed, we watch as this moment of possible crime sets the town upside down, especially for two fathers who are hoping to protect their family. Milly Alcock plays Sam Serrato, and appears in all ten episodes of the series. She's technically a recurring character, but her presence looms large. Reckoning used to be available with a Netflix subscription, but can now be purchased as it's not streaming anywhere at the time of writing this story. Upright Upright is another one of Alcock's TV credits, and ran a bit longer than some of the other titles on this list. The Australian comedy got two seasons on the air, with Alcock being one of two series regulars alongside actor Tim Minchin. The series follows a struggling musician named Lucky and a teenage runaway named Mega (played by Milly Alcock), as they go on a road trip across Australia trying to transport a piano. (Get the title now?) Season 2 is set years later, where they go on a different quest. Upright can be streamed on AMC+, through a premium Roku subscription, or Sundance Now. Pine Gap Pine Gap is another thriller TV show that Alcock appeared in. The series had one six-episode season, and focuses on an Australian and American joint defense facility that's in (you guessed it) Pine Gap, Australia. Alcock plays Marissa Campbell in the series, a local to the titular town. She appears in five of the episodes, making a serious impact during that time. For those curious to see the HOTD star in action, Pine Gap can be streamed now on Netflix or purchased on Amazon Prime. The Gloaming While Milly Alcock is known for her work as a Targaryen and for her future gig as Supergirl, she should perhaps be labeled a scream queen thanks to all the thriller TV series she's worked on. Case in point: The Gloaming, another Australian series where she was featured as a young actress. The 2020 show follows two police officers, who are investigating the murder of an unknown woman. They find a possible connection to another victim: Alcock's Jenny McGinty, and appears in seven out of the show's eight episodes. The Gloaming originally streamed in the states on Starz. The Gloaming aired exclusively with a Starz subscription but currently can't be streamed. With Alcock making the jump from TV to movies, it seems like her career could go just about anywhere. Hopefully, she has a long tenure as Supergirl, and also returns to House of the Dragon sometime in the future. For now, check the TV premiere list to plan your next binge watch. CINEMABLEND NEWSLETTER Your Daily Blend of Entertainment News Corey was born and raised in New Jersey. Graduated with degrees theater and literature from Ramapo College of New Jersey. After working in administrative theater for a year in New York, he started as the Weekend Editor at CinemaBlend. He's since been able to work himself up to reviews, phoners, and press junkets-- and is now able to appear on camera with some of his favorite actors... just not as he would have predicted as a kid. He's particularly proud of covering horror franchises like Scream and Halloween, as well as movie musicals like West Side Story. Favorite interviews include Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, Jamie Lee Curtis, and more.

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Kidney failure patients 'up to eight times more likely to suffer heart attack' Research from the British Heart Foundation suggests patients with kidney failure are many more times higher than the general population. People with kidney failure are up to eight times more likely to have a heart attack and up to four times more likely to have a stroke than those without, a new study suggests. An analysis of kidney patient failure data over 20 years by the British Heart Foundation Scotland indicated that people with kidney failure have a higher risk of dying as a result. The study, published in the European Heart Journal on Friday, also suggested women have a greater risk than men. However, researchers found cheap and simple treatment strategies could help improve survival rates for people with kidney failure who have had a heart attack or stroke. The research revealed that over 40% of patients who were not prescribed dual anti-platelet drugs died of a heart-related problem within a year whereas the figure dropped to nearly 14% for those who were given the medications. Anti-platelet drugs are commonly prescribed to the general population after a heart attack or stroke to prevent blood clotting. It is estimated that over 600,000 people in Scotland are affected by chronic kidney disease, a long-term progressive condition where the kidneys don't work as well as they should. Around 5,500 people in Scotland are currently being treated for kidney failure, the final stage of the disease. Kidney disease patients are at higher risk of heart attacks or strokes than the general population, the British Heart Foundation said. Their risk increases as their kidney function declines and is highest in patients with kidney failure. It is the first study to assess whether heart attack and stroke rate treatments and survival had improved for kidney failure patients over 20 years. The researchers used anonymised healthcare data from more than 16,000 Scottish kidney failure patients from 1996 to 2016. Heart attack and stroke rates halved in kidney failure patients over the 20 years and the number of deaths because of them also fell. But the drop lagged behind the large decreases seen in the rest of the population, the study said and as a result, the gap is now bigger than it was 20 years ago – even more so for women compared to men. David McColgan, head of British Heart Foundation Scotland, which funded the research, said: "This wide-ranging data study is a great example of the world-leading research into heart and circulatory diseases coming out of Scotland, that we are proud to support. "There are over 20,000 hospital admissions for heart attack or stroke in Scotland each year, and many thousands more people here live with kidney disease. "The data shows that, compared to other groups, kidney failure patients' risk of having a heart attack or stroke remains exceptionally high. "It is crucial that further research is done to learn more about the link between the two and try to lower this risk. "Only with the Scottish public's continuing generosity and support will we be able to keep our life saving work going." Professor Bryan Williams, chief scientific and medical officer at the British Heart Foundation, said: "This comprehensive study shows that, despite some improvements in recent decades, kidney failure patients are still at an unacceptably high risk of having a heart attack or stroke, and in some cases dying. "Over the course of this study, which looks at patient data over 20 years, we have seen great progress in heart attack and stroke prevention and treatment for the wider population. "But this progress is under threat as premature death rates from heart and circulatory diseases have risen in the UK in the past few years. "Against this backdrop, much more focused work needs to be done to ensure that kidney failure patients are not left behind when it comes to heart and circulatory disease care."

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Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional Three Montana laws restricting abortion rights, including a ban on abortions after 20 weeks, have been struck down in court as unconstitutional. District Court Judge Kurt Krueger wrote in his ruling that the regulations attempt to impose severe burdens on abortion access without clear justification or credible evidence. The laws, passed by the Montana legislature in 2021, would have banned abortion at 20 weeks, barred doctors from prescribing medication abortions via telehealth services, required a 24-hour waiting period for medication abortions, and would have required doctors to offer an ultrasound before an abortion. The laws had been blocked by a preliminary injunction that was granted in October 2021. Under the court's ruling, the laws cannot be enforced. Krueger's decision referenced a Montana Supreme Court precedent from 1999 finding the state's constitutional right to privacy protects access to pre-viability abortion. The state's high court reaffirmed that precedent in a ruling last spring. A spokesperson for Attorney General of Montana Austin Knudsen said the state plans to appeal the ruling to the Montana Supreme Court, saying he's committed to "protecting the health and safety of women and unborn babies." Republicans in the state legislature continue to push for restrictions on abortion access. Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, called the Thursday ruling a critical victory. "As we celebrate today, we will continue to build on this win to fight for equitable abortion access in Montana and beyond," McGill said in a statement, adding that Montana will remain a crucial access point for those seeking abortion in the Rocky Mountain West. Several more anti-abortion rights laws are facing court challenges in Montana, including half a dozen from the 2023 legislative session. All anti-abortion rights restrictions, except for one requiring parental notification for patients 15-years-old or younger, have been blocked in court while those lawsuits play out. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Judge skeptical of lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's X over hate speech research A federal judge in San Francisco appears poised to toss a lawsuit brought by Elon's Musk's X against a nonprofit that found the platform allowed hate speech to spread on the site once known as Twitter. Last year, lawyers for X sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate, claiming the group improperly scraped X to prepare damning reports about the proliferation of hate speech on the site. But in a hearing over Zoom on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer appeared highly skeptical of the case, devoting the majority of the proceeding to grilling Musk's lawyer over why the lawsuit was brought at all. Jon Hawk, X's lawyer, said at core the suit is about honoring data security agreements to protect the platform's users. Breyer was unconvinced. "You put that in terms of safety, and I've got to tell you, I guess you can use that word, but I can't think of anything basically more antithetical to the First Amendment than this process of silencing people from publicly disseminated information once it's been published," Breyer said. "You're trying to shoehorn this theory by using these words into a viable breach of contract claim," the judge added. Judge calls argument from Musk lawyer 'vapid' X contends that the CCDH violated the platform's terms of service by using a third-party tool called Brandwatch to analyze posts on the site to prepare reports critical of X. The social media company argued that, in the process, CCDH gained unauthorized access to nonpublic data. Much of Thursday's hearing turned on what exactly constitutes scraping and whether the center did indeed violate X's terms of service by collecting data for its reports. X is seeking damages from the center, arguing that the platform lost tens of millions of dollars from advertisers fleeing the site in the wake of the nonprofit's findings. But in order to make this case, X had to show the group knew the financial loss was "foreseeable" when it started its account and began abiding by Twitter's terms of service, in 2019, before Musk acquired the site. X lawyer Hawk argued that the platform's terms of service state that the rules for the site could change at any time, including that suspended users whom the group says spread hate speech could be reinstated. And so, Hawk said, if changes to the rules were foreseeable, then the financial loss from its reports on users spreading hate should have also been foreseeable. This logic confused and frustrated the judge. "That, of course, reduces foreseeability to one of the most vapid extensions of law I've ever heard," Breyer said. CCDH's lawyer: Case is a nonprofit versus the world's richest man John Quinn, an attorney for CCDH, said the researchers' use of the third-party search tool never accessed non-public posts "This idea that this is about data security, this is about user data, there was something to investigate, is implausible," Quinn said. Among CCDH's reports was one highlighting how X took no action against 99 out of 100 users it flagged for posting hate, including racism, homophobia and Neo-Nazism. Research into the uptick of hate speech on X has in part fueled an exodus among advertisers on the platform that has so kneecapped the company that Musk himself has repeatedly floated the possibility of bankruptcy. Late late year, major advertisers like Walmart, Apple, Disney and IBM stopped advertising on X after Musk endorsed an antisemitic post that claimed Jewish communities push hatred of white people. In response, Musk lashed out. He told companies: "Don't advertise" and used the F-word on the stage of a public event to curse out firms that distanced themselves from the platform. CCDH, through its spokespeople and staff, have tied their legal battle with Musk to last year's boycott. The group has portrayed X's lawsuit as Musk's attempt to silence criticism, and in Thursday's hearing, the group cited California's so-called anti-SLAPP laws — which protect people and groups from frivolous lawsuits aimed at suppressing free speech. "Everything in that statute recognizes that very often the litigation itself is the punishment," Quinn told the judge. "We are representing a non-profit organization here being sued by the world's richest man." Near the end of the hearing, the judge noted that if something is proven to be true a defamation lawsuit falls apart. Why, he said, didn't Musk's X bring a defamation suit if the company believes X's reputation has been harmed? "You could've brought a defamation case, you didn't bring a defamation case," Breyer said. "And that's significant." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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In the realm of aromatic indulgence, Hotel Collection takes the lead with its exquisite offerings. Immerse yourself in the world of luxury and curated fragrances that are as pleasant as they are creative. At the heart of its offerings is the , a perfect blend of elegance and functionality. The first-ever waterless and heatless portable scent diffuser on the market. A stunning modern design that complements any space. Experience the ultimate convenience with the mess-free, easy-to-add oil refills, and wireless makes scenting any space a breeze. With up to 12 hours of portable usage, you can effortlessly transport the Wireless Pro wherever you go. It makes a bold statement and infuses your space with sophistication. Of course, the allure doesn't stop there. You can also choose from exclusive subscription options featuring larger diffusers tailored for different spaces. Servicing spaces from 600 square feet up to 6,000 square feet, these extraordinary devices offer unparalleled luxury, which won't empty your savings, either. In fact, if you shop today, you can get a free home scent diffuser with oil deliveries right to your doorstep from as low as $109 a month. Diffusers, as you may know, fill your home with delightful fragrances, not unlike a candle or incense. The difference, of course, is that the scents are smoother with less fuss. You don't have to worry about an open flame or lighting anything. You fill them with fragrance oils of your choosing, giving you the ultimate personalization. You're free to choose precisely the scents you love most with full control of timing and strength. With Hotel Collection, you never have to go a day without exuding luxury because you'll get regular oil deliveries with a free diffuser or at a discount. For example, the is normally $720, discounted to $504 right now. However, for a limited time: you can get this scent diffuser for free with your choice of scent oil delivered to your door for as low as $109 per month for the term duration. That's it.No diffuser experience is complete without the perfect scent. Hotel Collection's exclusive oils are carefully curated to create a 5-star home experience with signature scents inspired by luxury hotels. From the invigorating notes of My Way to the dreamy allure of 24k Magic and the freshness of California Love – each oil delivers a unique olfactory masterpiece. It doesn't stop at diffusers. Dive into a world of completely scented indulgence with room sprays, laundry pods, candles, reed diffusers, the new Infinity Candle, and even a car diffuser. Plus, new scents like Canyon Lodge, Utopia, and Botanical Garden, have all been crafted specifically to elevate your sensory experience. Hotel Collection's premium scenting options and subscription plans make luxury accessible, ensuring a continuous flow of captivating scents to enhance your abode. Discover a world where every breath is an experience — a world created by Hotel Collection. Why not take a look and see what kind of indulgences you can find? If you're interested, you can always spring for the $109 subscription, which is all you'll owe today.

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Only have a minute? Listen instead Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... | In its 56-year history, Valley International Airport is reaching new heights. Two months away from opening a $35 million runway to debut as the longest landing strip south of Austin, officials are planning to launch construction of a $20 million control tower as air traffic grows. "These are by far the two biggest projects in terms of amount of money and the undertaking," Marv Esterly, the airport's aviation director, said. "These are big projects, long overdue. It's quite extensive." More than a year after launching the project aimed at boosting the airport's cargo operations, officials are planning to open the 9,400-foot runway on May 1, Bryan Wren, the airport's assistant aviation director, said, describing the landing strip as "the longest south of Austin." "We want to provide the best service," Esterly said. "It will be the longest, with the best approaches in the Rio Grande Valley and in South Texas," he said. "It's great for our contractors like FedEx. There could be increased revenue as more companies come to the Valley." As part of the project, officials are extending the runway by 1,100 feet, aiming to boost the airport's cargo capacity. "This added length will improve take-off performance of the Boeing 767 traffic, particularly FedEx cargo aircraft," Esterly said. Based on the runway's current length, flight rules restrict air freight haulers to 48% of their cargo capacity, he said. Soon, the longer runway will help the airport boost its cargo capacity to 75%, he said. As part of the project, two upgraded approaches will cut aircraft approach minimums in half, Esterly said. "It will allow aircraft to safely get closer and lower to the runway end," Wren said. "It enhances safety and reduces potential diversions." In bad weather, the new approaches will cut delays, Esterly said. "This will reduce weather delays and cancellations during inclement weather events for commercial airliners arriving into the RGV," he said. Now, officials are planning to launch construction of the $20 million project to build a 120-foot air control tower, expected to open in about two years, Wren said. "It's bringing the airport into the future," Esterly said. "It will allow us to increase air traffic capacity. As we increase capacity, we want to assure we remain safe." The new tower will replace the airport's aging 65-foot tower built in 1971, Wren said. "It will tie into the new runway, with new equipment, radars and navigational aids making it a state-of-the-art facility," he said.

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A majority of beneficiaries of the Affordable Connectivity Program did not have quality internet access prior to the program's inception, according to a new survey commissioned by the Federal Communications Commission. The December 2023 survey shows 68 percent of subsidy program's participants had "inconsistent connectivity or zero connectivity" before signing up for the ACP. Of this group, 80 percent claimed affordability as the main barrier to connectivity. Roughly 47 percent of respondents and 53 percent of rural respondents claim they primarily relied on mobile service for internet connection prior to participating in the ACP. The survey also finds that 77 percent of participants anticipate losing connectivity or experiencing disruptions to their connectivity in the event the ACP expires due to changing their plan or dropping internet service. Participants also use the ACP for critical services, with 72 percent reporting using it to arrange healthcare appointments, 48 percent using it to seek jobs or finish work, and 75 percent of 18–24-year-olds using it to complete schoolwork. The survey, released by the FCC on Thursday and conducted by the Universal Service Administrative company in December 2023, examined how the ACP impacted the lives of its 23 million participants. The survey assessed how the ACP helped low-income and tribal families gain access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. "Thanks to today's survey data, leaders making the decisions about ACP's future know one thing for certain: if we want to close our nation's digital divide, the Affordable Connectivity Program is not nice-to-have, it's need-to-have," FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said. "We've come too far to turn back now," she added. ACP proponents face a barrier of Republican opposition in their quest to secure more funding for the endangered program. Some conservatives argue that ACP beneficiaries already had internet access prior to the initiative's inception, rendering the program useless. Republican lawmakers penned a letter to Rosenworcel in December 2023, calling the program "wasteful." The ACP, an outgrowth of the 2021 Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act, provides subsidized broadband internet service for low-income families and families on tribal lands. The program was granted $14.2 billion to get broadband to low-income Americans. Without an additional injection of cash from the federal government, the program is expected to expire in April. The Universal Service Administrative Company conducted the survey. The USAC emailed a random sample of 110,000 households participating in the ACP. The survey, which was conducted between December 12, 2023 and December 14, 2023, amassed 5,317 responses.

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There's a lot of research about moving away from carbon as an energy source, but what if instead the carbon that is being used is applied to its full capacity? The importance of carbon as an energy source is not to be downplayed. Unfortunately, the reliance on these carbon-based materials has proven to be disastrous for the environment, especially in the quantities they are consumed on a global basis. Therefore, alternative means have to be researched. Superstructure carbons (SCC) are a possible way to use carbons in a more efficient and "green" way that can exceed the current performance and longevity of the standard materials in energy storage and conversion devices. Research Findings and the Potential of SCCs Researchers recently published the findings in Energy Materials and Devices. SCCs are multifaceted in both their construction and performance but also in their concept as a whole. It starts with the fact that they are, indeed, carbons. While this might not seem like a step to reduce overall carbon dependency, it is a way to make the carbons being used more intentionally with more direct functions that can lead to better performance and functionality. "This unique category satisfies the particular functional demands of high-performance devices and surpasses the rigid structure of traditional carbons," said Debin Kong, researcher and author of the study. SSCs are carbon-based materials that are built precisely for the material it's interfacing with, whether that's a lithium-ion (Li) battery, lithium sulfide (LiS) battery, or a metal-air battery. There are three main characteristics of these SCCs presented by researchers for successful development and implementation: precisely customized pores, freely adjusted frameworks, and highly coupled interfaces. Technical Advantages and Future Directions Having precisely customized pores has the advantage of improved surface utilization and mass transfer over traditional carbon materials. Using a porous carbon as part of the active material in energy-storage devices (like batteries) can improve metrics such as the specific capacity of the material. The specific capacity is the amount of an electrical charge that can be delivered to the material per gram of the material's weight. Freely adjusted frameworks are crucial to allow for rapid electron transfer between the inner workings of the materials, including the carbon unit and electrode. Finally, highly coupled interfaces allow for an additional improvement in electron transfer, which is a significant element in improving the overall function and performance of a battery. Interfaces that work well together allow for electrochemical reactions to occur more easily and without issues such as aggregation, or the formation of clusters of nanoparticles. "Overall, the concept of SSCs shows a way to solve the problems faced by current carbons, which is important to the practical applications of advanced carbons and their relevant high-performance energy-related devices in the future," said Kong. Researchers aren't aiming to just improve carbon-based active materials with this review, but are looking to create new highs for carbon structures. Performance breakthroughs are an ultimate goal, aiming to shatter bottlenecks in the performance of energy conversion and storage. However, there are always difficulties to consider and wrinkles to iron out with further research. The most important thing to consider is that different devices have different needs. Li, LiS, and metal-air batteries are likely to all have a different relationship with SCCs that needs to be fully fleshed out to ensure suitability and compatibility. Additionally, the cost and performance of SCCs need to be examined before it becomes a practical and widespread solution. This can include refining the preparation process and the precursors needed to lower the cost and simplify production. Another point that needs further research is the overall understanding of the carbon microstructure and its structural evolution depending on the carbon precursor used. Reference: "Superstructured carbon materials: design and energy applications" by Debin Kong, Wei Lv, Ruliang Liu, Yan-Bing He, Dingcai Wu, Feng Li, Ruowen Fu, Quan-Hong Yang and Feiyu Kang, Energy, Materials, and Devices. DOI: 10.26599/EMD.2023.9370017 Debin Kong, Wei Lv, Yanbing He, and Feiyu Kang of the Shenzhen Giem Graphene Center and Engineering Laboratory for Functionalized Carbon Materials at Tsinghua University with Debin Kong also of the College of New Energy at China University of Petroleum, Ruliang Liu, Dingcai Wu, and Ruowen Fu of the Materials Science Institute at Sun Yat-sen University, Feng Li of the Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Quan-Hong Yang of the Nanoyang Group at the School of Chemical Engineering and Technology at Tianjin University all contributed to this research. The National Basic Research Program of China, the National Nature Science Foundation of China, and the Taishan Scholar Project of Shandong Province made this research possible.

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In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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While the San Jose Sharks designed another specialty jersey as they prepare to celebrate Black History night, they will not be able to wear it on the ice. — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) February 29, 2024 Anthony Duclair is one of many players looking to change that after the NHL banned specialty warm-up jerseys this offseason after controversy sparked from players, like the San Jose Sharks' James Reimer, refusing to wear Pride jerseys last year. "That was weird," Duclair said of the league's decision. "That was a head scratcher. "I obviously don't agree with it at all, but obviously, a night like tonight, or any night that we celebrate, should be celebrated properly, and I think having those specialty jerseys for whatever event it is, the boys embrace it. "It sucks that we can't wear it, but I'm still going to do my best to get it and donate it somehow, trying to raise funds that way, but I would definitely like to see a little bit of improvement for next season in trying to bring those specialty jerseys back." The San Jose Sharks winger is just one of many players who seek to make a change on the matter. When the NHLPA has its annual meeting with the league over the summer, the topic of bringing specialty jerseys back could very well be near the top of the agenda. "That is a hot topic that they need to bring up, for sure," Duclair said. "I'm not the only one. "With breast cancer awareness, Indigenous nights, and you know, we have so many cultures in this league and so many guys who support different initiatives. Everything is personal to them just like myself, Givani [Smith] and Justin [Bailey], this is a personal night for us. "You want to represent, and at the same time, you want to support other guys that support other initiatives, so we want to come together and be one, and it's nights like tonight where the jerseys can be beneficial for." Other players around the league have already taken action following the rule changes made this summer. Travis Dermott defied the NHL's ban of Pride tape and put some on his stick in a game at the beginning of the season. He ended up not receiving a punishment from the league, instead getting the ban lifted and opening the door for other players to do the same throughout the season. Despite an initial ban, Marc-Andre Fleury wore a custom goalie mask in honor of the Minnesota Wild's Indigenous heritage night. Fleury, whose wife is of Native Canadian background, did not receive a punishment for defying the new rule. "I think that was awesome," Duclair said. "Especially him being a future Hall of Famer, I think that goes a long way with going against the league and wearing wearing the helmet. "Obviously, that was for his wife, too. So, family-related is personal to him, so obviously, he should. And why not? "We're trying to grow the game and that's exactly how you do it. So you're kind of taking a step backwards if you're not stepping up in these kinds of situations."

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AKG Pro Audio K702 Over-Ear, Open-Back, Flat-Wire, Reference Studio Headphones If you love to get immersed in music, then these headphones are going to be for you. While they're normally priced at $425, you can now score them for way below retail, coming in at just $146.80 for a limited time. If you're not looking to spend a fortune on some of the best headphones out right now, but still crave excellent audio quality that's going to keep you immersed in your music, then these AKG K702 headphones are going to be right up your alley. The headphones offer excellent sound thanks to its flat-wire voice coils and two-layer diaphragm. In addition, you get maximum comfort with an open over-ear design with fantastic cushioning with robust 3D-foam ear pads and plush leather headband. Of course, a pair of headphones like these usually comes in at a jaw-dropping price, but right now, you can score a major discount that drops the price by 66%, coming in at just $146.80 for a limited time. So be quick if you're looking for a great pair of headphones, because this deal won't last long. What's great about these AKG K702 headphones? The real draw with these headphones is going to be the excellent audio quality coupled with the extreme discount that drops the headphones down to their lowest price ever. Now, what makes these headphones different from other ones on the market is that they are open-back, which means that the sound created by headphones aren't restrticted, with air flowing freely through the cups, producing audio that sounds more natural and clear. Of course, since there is an open-back design, that means sound can also travel outside of the cups, so if you're going to enjoy your music, you're going to want to do so in a private space. AKG also implements other technology as well to really create an impact with its flat-wire voice coils and a Varimotion two-layer diaphragm. With a flat-wire coil, the headphones are able to better react to the change in sounds, creating a better response system that improves the quality of the music. In addition, AKG has also thought about comfort, putting great attention to the earpads using plush 3D-foam ear pads, creating the perfect fit. Furthermore, the headphones also have a robust leather headband which also aids in providing extended hours of comfort. The headphones also feature a detachable mini XLR connector, making it easy to swap cables when needed. For the most part, these are an excellent set of headphones, but if you're someone that really wants to enjoy music, you won't find a better pair for the price. Just be sure you grab them while you can, because at this price, they won't last long. Of course, if you want to check out some other options before committing, be sure to check out some of our favorite affordable headphones that come in under $100.

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Read in other languages: The Aqara FP2 presence sensor is an actual radar sensor for the smart home: unlike classic PIR (Passive Infrared) motion detectors, the "Presence Sensor" uses millimeter waves to locate people in the room. There is a special feature as it functions even with up to 5 people in the same room. nextpit reviewed the Aqara FP2 presence sensor and would like to share our findings with you. Good - Presence instead of motion detection! - Comprehensive smart home support - Stylish design and easy installation process - Sleep tracking and fall detection as additional features Bad - A permanent power supply is required - No adapter is included with each purchase - Presence detection could be improved The Aqara FP2 in a nutshell The Aqara FP2 is far more accurate than an "ordinary" motion detector. It can detect people within its 120-degree field of vision and at a distance of up to eight meters. Not only that, it is also able to detect up to five people simultaneously. Detection also works without noticeable movement, such as when one is napping on the sofa. This makes the FP2 Presence Sensor much more useful than a simple PIR sensor, making it an important piece in any modern-day smart home. Of course, with an MSRP of $82.99, the sensor is not cheap. Thanks to its powerful range, a single sensor can easily replace several conventional motion detectors around the home. If you were to take the plunge and buy it now, you can bring home the sensor at Amazon with a discount as part of a bundle! This article is part of a collaboration between Aqara and nextpit. This collaboration has no influence on the editorial content. Unboxing and setup The Aqara FP2 is fast to install and connect to the Wi-Fi network via the app. Setting up the sensor can be a little bit tricky after that, but it's well worth the effort. Once done, you have a powerful presence sensor that plays a part in countless smart home ecosystems with its suite of features. Pros: - Chic, unobtrusive design. - Broad smart home compatibility. - Flexible installation. Cons: - Energy-hungry Wi-Fi. - Setup can be a little tricky. The Aqara FP2 looks stylish and discrete at first glance. The manufacturer crammed enough electronics in a case that measures approximately the width of a thumb with the diameter of a 250 ml Redbull can. This sensor is suspended from a double-jointed hinge with a magnetic base at the end. Thanks to the pre-drilled hole, you can anchor the sensor to a wall as well. It can be hung upside down at an angle to boot. The most important thing is how the sensor cannot be turned or twisted, ensuring the Aqara lettering remains parallel to the floor. Thanks to its IPX5 certification, the Aqara FP2 is also suitable for damp areas such as bathrooms. The initial pairing process of the Aqara FP2 is very simple: you plug the sensor into the USB power supply (which is not included) using the included USB cable and activate pairing mode. It all takes less than a minute, and after keying in your Wi-Fi password, the sensor will be connected to the home network. You can then choose from three current usage scenarios: - Presence detection: How many people are in the room and where are they? For this, the sensor must be mounted on the wall anywhere between 1.4 and 1.8 m high. - Fall detection: Did someone fall in the monitored zone? The sensor must be mounted on the ceiling. - Sleep tracking: The Aqara FP2 can track the sleep pattern of a single person in bed. To do this, the sensor must be mounted on the wall above the bed. The most exciting function (which is also the primary feature) is presence detection, which we will focus in this review. That is the easy bit before the more complicated part kicks in: calibrating your room. To do this, you will have to walk from the far left to the far right in the room and be monitored to inform the sensor where the room ends for improved accuracy. You can view your live position in the app. In this review, it can get a little bit tricky at first, but it actually works. Once you have 'mapped out' the room, feel free to mix things up in the empty room. For instance, go to the dining table and place a table at the position shown on the map, or do the same with your sofa, sitting area, or bed. Next, you can set up detection zones that trigger certain actions if one or more people are present or absent. You can complete this setup once in the Aqara app and use the same setting and the zones in other smart home systems, such as Amazon Alexa or Home Assistant. This brings us to the next point: Aqara offers broad support for various smart home ecosystems. These include HomeKit, Alexa, Google, and IFTTT, all over Wi-Fi. Matter support will follow later via a firmware update. If you want to tinker with it, you can also integrate the sensor into Home Assistant via the HomeKit device integration (beginner's guide). There is also native support for Sonos devices in the Aqara app. Performance and practice Even if the Aqara FP2 presence sensor is not flawless, it still provides an exciting and somewhat creepy insight into the future. Of course, this radar sensor might only be one of many pieces of the puzzle in the long term, but a smart home that knows exactly where each of its inhabitants are at all times with deadly precision. Pros: - Not perfect but still impressive detection! - User tracking without the need for a camera. - Continuous room for improvement. Cons: - False detection on occasion. The most futuristic idea is useless if it doesn't work in reality. The most important question needs to be asked: How well does the Aqara FP2 function? For the most part, it performed impressively. Whether one is stationary or moving, people are located precisely by the sensor. However, false detection does, especially with faster movements involved as additional people are "spawned" out from nowhere. However, such false detection will appear after a while. This should have no effect on the functionality of most smart home routines. Aqara recently released an update that included a few experimental features designed to further improve detection via artificial intelligence. With the help of the AI learning function, the sensor is supposed to scan the empty room and improve detection. The AI person recognition function was designed to prevent pets and robot vacuum cleaners from being recognized as people by accident. At least the robot vacuum cleaner that runs early in the morning every day was eliminated from the activity log. In reality, we not only verified the sensor's performance in real-time on the display but also tested it in routines. There is one very simple example: as soon as nobody is in the living room for 30 minutes, the lights should be switched off. What can I say? This routine, implemented as an example via Amazon Alexa, worked perfectly. The best thing is how recognition works without using any camera data. If you're walking around the house naked, you don't have to worry about any video images being sent to the cloud and analyzed there. Even if relying on Wi-Fi connectivity is certainly not the most energy-saving solution where network protocols are concerned, a visual analysis of camera images would definitely consume more computing power and energy. Final verdict A radar sensor for your own home that relies on millimeter waves to detect humans and can even distinguish between them in the future? Sign me up! This makes the Aqara FP2 presence sensor look like a piece of science fiction within your four walls. However, the sensor is not only fascinating but also really useful for home automation situations thanks to its broad support of smart home ecosystems. Of course, not everything will work perfectly in 2024, but I'm sure we'll soon see a lot more of this technology that will eventually make our smart homes much more personal.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of InMode Ltd. INMD between June 4, 2021 and October 12, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 15, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased InMode securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the InMode class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22575 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 15, 2024. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) InMode heavily discounts almost every device it sells; (2) demand for InMode's products was driven by InMode's willingness to discount its products; (3) InMode violated U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") regulations by engaging in off-label marketing and promoting products for treatment of indications for which they lack FDA approval; and (4) InMode violated FDA regulations by failing to timely report injuries caused by its devices. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the InMode class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22575 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 lrosen@rosenlegal.com pkim@rosenlegal.com cases@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Fans of Carrie Preston's beloved character Elsbeth Tascioni are finally getting their chance to see the attorney take center stage. After recurring roles on The Good Wife — for which she won an Emmy — and its streaming spinoff The Good Fight, Preston is set to head her own spinoff on CBS, aptly titled Elsbeth, which premieres on the 2024 TV schedule at 10 p.m. ET February 29. Critics were able to screen the first few episodes of the new mystery series, and they seem to like the lighter touch Preston adds to the universe. Elsbeth sees the fan-favorite character move from Chicago to New York, where she connects with Capt. Wagner (Wendell Pierce) and de facto partner Kaya Blanke (Carra Patterson), and continues to perplex and amaze with her unique observational techniques and investigative methods. David Bianculli of NPR seems delighted by this "sweet, off-beat" murder mystery series, whose format is in the same vein as Poker Face and Columbo. The review concludes: "Great leading role; delightful guest stars; decent, clever mysteries that are solved by the end of each episode. And in an era where so much TV is so dark and depressing, Elsbeth stands out as a sweet, happy little treat." The series was created by Michelle and Robert King, the same duo responsible for The Good Wife and its first spinoff. To that end, people who are already fans of the character likely know at least a little of what to expect from this new series. However, according to Variety's Aramide Tinubu, that doesn't keep Elsbeth from feeling fresh, with its impressive guest stars, infusion of humor and pop culture references. Tinubu writes: "Elsbeth is unique as a character, and the series' construction is also intriguing. The camera hones in on small details the audience and the other figures in this world, including Kaya, might miss, allowing viewers to observe crime scenes and suspects in the same manner that Elsbeth views them. Since procedurals have been a dime a dozen for decades, it's hard to deliver anything distinctive to the genre. But Elsbeth breaks the mold by presenting different formats within the episodes." Ben Travers of IndieWire grades the new series a B, noting that Elsbeth follows the case-of-the-week "howcatchem" formula, but with an overlying plotline having Carrie Preston's character secretly investigating Capt. Wagner, there are a lot of exciting places the series could go. The initial episodes seem to be easing possibly new viewers in, Travers says, writing: "The first three episodes screened for review don't stretch too far from the formula, though I suspect that's to help audiences get comfortable with Elsbeth as a lead. Anyone new to the character may need a little time with Preston's performance to buy in, and even Good Wife/Fight veterans may be wary of the impossibly peppy attorney carrying an entire series. Fear not. Preston, who won an Emmy for this role in 2013, knows the exact pitch at which to play Elsbeth." Manuel Betancourt of AV Club also gives it a B, warning viewers not to dismiss Elsbeth as too flighty or frivolous. Carrie Preston and the series creators have molded the supporting character into someone who can carry her own series, resulting in "a comfort watch the likes of which they don't make that often anymore," Betancourt writes. The critic continues: "A show like this one lives or dies on the strength of its protagonist. Thankfully, the way the Kings have further shaped Elsbeth so she can finally be the focus is nothing short of miraculous. Rather than bend her into becoming a main character, what they've done (with Preston's help) is make this quintessentially supporting character take center stage; this is the Elsbeth Tascioni The Good Wife fans all know and love. She's just now been given room to breathe and grow as she tries to figure out whether she can have it all in the Big Apple." Daniel Fienberg of THR says you don't have to be familiar with Carrie Preston's appearances on The Good Wife in order to enjoy Elsbeth, but it might give context to the series' lighter tone. The critic notes that this spinoff seems to be molded around its main character's sensibilities, rather than the darker series that preceded it, creating a "comfort-food spinoff." Feinberg says: "Elsbeth is immediately striking for how at ease it is. It's more culturally topical than politically topical and while it's a show driven by weekly murders, it handles that carnage with a distinctly light touch. As a result of that levity and the sense that Elsbeth would rather be a warm blanket than a burr in the saddle, it's doubtful this series will generate the same passionate critical affection as the Kings' earlier shows. But it's designed to attract a wider audience as a fizzy, accessible comic thriller built around a charmingly quirky lead performance." There seems to be a lot to like about the new The Good Wife spinoff, regardless of if you're familiar with the fan-favorite recurring character. Elsbeth premieres at 10 p.m. ET Thursday, February 29, on CBS and can be streamed with a Paramount+ subscription. CINEMABLEND NEWSLETTER Your Daily Blend of Entertainment News Heidi Venable is a Content Producer for CinemaBlend, a mom of two and a hard-core '90s kid. She started freelancing for CinemaBlend in 2020 and officially came on board in 2021. Her job entails writing news stories and TV reactions from some of her favorite prime-time shows like Grey's Anatomy and The Bachelor. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a degree in Journalism and worked in the newspaper industry for almost two decades in multiple roles including Sports Editor, Page Designer and Online Editor. 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Putin warns of nuclear war if NATO sends troops to Ukraine MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual state of the nation address on Thursday, issuing explicit nuclear threats to the West even as he assured Russians their country could both emerge victorious from the war in Ukraine and thrive economically at home. The Kremlin billed the speech as akin to a campaign platform reveal — no less than Putin's vision for Russia's future ahead of a March election in which he faces no serious competition for a fifth term in office. But the Kremlin leader made no mention of the vote, as he blended belligerence with optimism in a sprawling, two-hour-plus speech before Russia's Federal Assembly that in its opening moments touched most heavily on the now 2-year-old war in Ukraine. Putin warned that if Ukraine's Western backers deepened their involvement in the war, such as sending troops, the consequences for the "invaders" would be "tragic" and it would risk starting a nuclear war. "They must realize that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory," Putin said, in apparent reference to increasingly lethal Western weapons provided to Kyiv. "What they are now suggesting and scaring the world with — all that raises the real threat of a nuclear conflict that will mean the destruction of our civilization." The remarks came just days after French President Emmanuel Macron said Western countries should not rule out deploying ground troops in Ukraine. NATO allies, including the United States, publicly rejected the suggestion. Putin denied recent U.S. accusations that Russia intends to launch nuclear weapons in space, calling the accusations U.S. "demagoguery" and an American election-year stunt designed to lure Russia into arms negotiations talks. He also accused the West of deliberately drawing the Soviet Union into a self-depleting arms race — and vowed Russia would play it smarter this time around. "Our task is to develop a military industrial complex in a way that increases the scientific, technological and industrial potential of the country," Putin said. Domestic issues and a Russian version of the GI bill As he has in the past, Putin touted the Russian economy's ability to withstand Western sanctions over the war — praising a decade-long government effort to buffer the Russian market even as he acknowledged there was much work still to be done. The Kremlin leader unveiled a list of long-term goals, from increasing the national birthrate and workers' wages to improving outputs in agriculture and industry. It felt at times like an echo of the five-year economic plans much touted but rarely implemented in the heyday of the USSR. Much of the address was dedicated to a slew of new government programs aimed at improving Russians' lives — with Putin promising more money for families, children, schools and small-to-midsize businesses. Putin also announced a program akin to the U.S. GI Bill for Russian veterans of the war in Ukraine, calling them the country's "new elite," destined to fill the future ranks of business and government. If there were concerns over how Russia's government could afford both the war and social spending, they were left unsaid. Applause from increasingly fidgety dignitaries kept coming. The fight for a silent majority As he has throughout the conflict, Putin insisted Russians had united behind the war effort, despite growing evidence of divisions and war fatigue. One anti-war politician who was gaining popularity toward a campaign for the presidential election was disqualified by the electoral commission, which said there were irregularities in signatures gathered to get his name on the ballot. The death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny under mysterious circumstances in a remote Russian prison colony this month has drawn only further global attention to government repression of anti-war sentiment. And families of civilians mobilized for the war effort in 2022 have also grown increasingly vocal with calls to bring their loved ones home from the front. It appears they are not alone. A new independent poll suggests that a large majority of Russians — 75% — would endorse Putin signing a peace agreement "tomorrow." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional Three Montana laws restricting abortion rights, including a ban on abortions after 20 weeks, have been struck down in court as unconstitutional. District Court Judge Kurt Krueger wrote in his ruling that the regulations attempt to impose severe burdens on abortion access without clear justification or credible evidence. The laws, passed by the Montana legislature in 2021, would have banned abortion at 20 weeks, barred doctors from prescribing medication abortions via telehealth services, required a 24-hour waiting period for medication abortions, and would have required doctors to offer an ultrasound before an abortion. The laws had been blocked by a preliminary injunction that was granted in October 2021. Under the court's ruling, the laws cannot be enforced. Krueger's decision referenced a Montana Supreme Court precedent from 1999 finding the state's constitutional right to privacy protects access to pre-viability abortion. The state's high court reaffirmed that precedent in a ruling last spring. A spokesperson for Attorney General of Montana Austin Knudsen said the state plans to appeal the ruling to the Montana Supreme Court, saying he's committed to "protecting the health and safety of women and unborn babies." Republicans in the state legislature continue to push for restrictions on abortion access. Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, called the Thursday ruling a critical victory. "As we celebrate today, we will continue to build on this win to fight for equitable abortion access in Montana and beyond," McGill said in a statement, adding that Montana will remain a crucial access point for those seeking abortion in the Rocky Mountain West. Several more anti-abortion rights laws are facing court challenges in Montana, including half a dozen from the 2023 legislative session. All anti-abortion rights restrictions, except for one requiring parental notification for patients 15-years-old or younger, have been blocked in court while those lawsuits play out. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Only have a minute? Listen instead Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... | On the day President Joe Biden visited Brownsville to get a better understanding of problems at the U.S.-Mexico border, two eighth-graders at Besteiro Middle School expressed compassion with the migrants and trust in the president's process. Aldo Lerma and Samuel Longoria both said they understand that many of the thousands of migrants crossing the border, including near their school, are, as Longoria put it, "just good people that are trying to bring a better life to their families." But at the same time, Lerma said, "we don't know what kind of people they are. You can't be judging them, but it's hard to feel (completely) safe when it comes to people crossing the border." He said he feels Biden knows what he's doing when it comes to immigration and "I trust his process." The two students spoke with The Brownsville Herald Thursday morning in the Besteiro library after students in Diana Sanchez's Spanish classes staged a mini parade through Besteiro and adjacent Aiken Elementary to pay tribute to the area's Mexican American culture at the beginning of Charro Days. The school sits on the edge of Southmost, within walking distance of the U.S.-Mexico border wall. Lerma and Longoria said once or twice in the past year Besteiro has been placed on hard lockdown because of potential problems with people crossing the border. When asked what they would tell Biden and the U.S. government to do about the border, both said add more Border Patrol agents. "I'd say the border needs to be improved, because it is an incredible mess. They just need to do their job. I'm not saying they don't. It is really risky for people to come here. It's complicated," Lerma said. The two also had good things to say about their hometown and what they would tell Biden if they got the chance. "It's a really good city, honestly. Brownsville is a really nice and humble place to live in. We do feel safe, and sometimes there are incidents like immigration and we think that if Joe Biden was to get involved it could be solved," Lerma said. "They should focus not just on us, but on the immigrants as well to know what they're going through. They could help out both parties here," Longoria added, saying the president and the Congress should "Dig deeper into what's goin' on here" to solve the immigration problem. Lerma also said he sees Brownsville as an underrated city that offers many opportunities, especially at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Meanwhile, teachers expressed some ambivalence on immigration. "There are rules in place that need to be enforced. … It always worked that way before and you would be processed accordingly, and somehow now it's not," one said. Doug Tolman, the assistant principal, said solutions lie in keeping people on the other side of the border until they're processed. Besteiro Principal Teresa Nunez said with immigrants and asylum seekers coming to U.S. borders from all over the world, the United States needs to work with other countries to address the root causes of migration.

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OMRON Co. (OTCMKTS:OMRNY – Get Free Report) was down 1.3% during trading on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $38.28 and last traded at $38.67. Approximately 63,778 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 123% from the average daily volume of 28,545 shares. The stock had previously closed at $39.18. OMRON Stock Down 0.5 % The firm's 50 day moving average is $42.94 and its 200-day moving average is $43.18. The firm has a market cap of $7.66 billion, a PE ratio of 31.35, a P/E/G ratio of 15.08 and a beta of 1.20. OMRON (OTCMKTS:OMRNY – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 5th. The company reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.22 by ($0.16). OMRON had a return on equity of 4.33% and a net margin of 3.89%. The company had revenue of $1.40 billion for the quarter. On average, analysts forecast that OMRON Co. will post 1.21 earnings per share for the current year. Institutional Inflows and Outflows OMRON Company Profile OMRON Corporation engages in industrial automation, device and module solutions, social systems, and healthcare businesses worldwide. The Industrial Automation Business offers sensors, switches, safety and control components, relays, motion and drives, robotics, energy conservation, power supplies, and automation system products. See Also - Five stocks we like better than OMRON - Insider Buying Explained: What Investors Need to Know - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - How Investors Can Identify and Successfully Trade Gap-Down Stocks - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - What Does a Stock Split Mean? - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for OMRON Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for OMRON and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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- Alienware x16 Superior gaming machineWhen it comes to gaming performance, the Alienware x16 is still the champ. Its hardware specs and available configurations surpass the newer m16 R2, including a 480Hz display option that some will appreciate. It doesn't benefit from Intel's latest Core Ultra CPUs, but it offers superior GPU and RAM upgrades. Pros- Powerful hardware - Many configuration options - Vibrant and smooth display Cons- Rear design is bulky - Screen could be brighter - Alienware m16 R2 Appealing new designThe redesigned Alienware m16 R2 may appeal to users who want a powerful laptop that doesn't shout at everybody in the room. But as a pure gaming machine, it cuts too many corners. While its Intel Core Ultra CPU impresses, its GPU and RAM configurations lag behind other laptops. Pros- Impressive CPU and GPU - New design greatly reduces bulk - Sharp 16:10 display Cons- Limited configuration options - Other hardware specs lag behind It's no secret that Alienware makes some of the best gaming laptops around. It's also no secret that they're expensive. But PC gamers are demanding, and many are more than happy to pay a premium for hardware that lets them crank the settings to the max. Alienware laptops rarely disappoint in this regard, and the brand's new 2024 gaming laptop lineup is poised to shake things up a bit with the wholly redesigned m16 R2. But how does the all-new Alienware m16 R2 compare with one of our favorites, the 2023 Alienware x16? Let's dive in. Price, specs & availability The Alienware x16 launched last year, while the Alienware m16 R2 is part of Dell's 2024 laptop stable (along with the newer Alienware x16 R2, which we're looking forward to spending more hands-on time with). The new m16 R2 is noteworthy for its drastic redesign and the inclusion of one of Intel's latest Core Ultra chips, the Core Ultra 7 155H. In contrast, the x16 features classic Alienware styling and 13th-gen Intel Core CPUs. For graphics, buyers can choose from several Nvidia GeForce RTX 40-series GPUs for both laptops, although options vary between the two laptops. Currently, the Alienware m16 R2 offers a limited selection of hardware configurations and is on sale through Dell's website at a sticker price of $1,650. The 2023 Alienware x16 has a much more comprehensive range of hardware options, right down to the display panel, with pricing starting at $1,800 for the base model. Alienware m16 R2 Alienware x16 Operating System Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 155H, 16 cores, 22 threads Up to Intel Core i9-13900HK, 14 cores, 20 threads GPU Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU RAM 16GB DDR5 5600 MT/s Up to 32GB LPDDR5 6000 MHz Storage 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Up to 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD Battery 90Wh 6 cell, 90Wh Display (Size, Resolution) 16.0" QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 240Hz, 3ms, 100% sRGB, NVIDIA G-SYNC 16", FHD+ 1920x1200, 480Hz / QHD+ 2560x1600, 240Hz, Non-Touch, 100% DCI-P3, 3ms, NVIDIA G-SYNC Camera 1080p at 30 fps FHD RGB+IR camera Full HD 1080p 30FPS webcam with IR facial recognition Speakers Six speaker setup (2x 2W tweeters, 4x 3W woofers) Six speaker setup (2x 2W tweeters, 4x 3W woofers) Colors Dark Metallic Moon Lunar Silver Ports 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x mini DisplayPort, 3.5mm headphone jack, 1x microSD card reader 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x mini-DisplayPort, 3.5mm headphone jack, 1x microSD card reader Network Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Up to Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1690i + Bluetooth 5.3 Dimensions 363.90x249.40x23.50mm (14.33x9.81x0.93 inches) 364.7x289.8x18.6mm (14.3x11.4x0.7 inches) Weight 2.61 kg (5.75 lb) 2.72 kg (6 pounds) Price Starting at $1,650 Starting at $1,800 Power 240W power adapter 330W power adapter Design Out with the old? Maybe not yet The first thing you'll likely notice about the Alienware m16 R2 is that it doesn't look like an Alienware PC. Were it not for the Martian's head logo and the big "16" on the back of the display panel, you'd be forgiven for thinking the m16 R2 is a Dell laptop, with the new design seeming to borrow more from Alienware's parent brand. Gone is the distinctive Alienware "hump" on the backside and the gaps around the display's hinge. The ports are more evenly spaced around the back and sides, unlike the x16's crowded port array confined to the rear. For connectivity, the Alienware m16 R2 and x16 sport a nearly identical port setup, including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort, and 3.5mm headset connections. That means you've got plenty of options for docking and using either laptop while hooked up to additional monitors and dedicated gaming peripherals, much like a desktop PC. The Alienware m16 R2's overall size reflects its redesign, shedding around 15% of its bulk compared to the previous generation. It's also a quarter of a pound lighter than the Alienware x16, although neither is lightweight at around six pounds. Notably, the x16 is quite a bit thinner than its younger sibling, measuring just 0.7 inches thick compared to the m16 R2's 0.93-inch frame. Finally, you'll find plenty of RGB lighting on both laptops, even the toned-down m16 R2, although the new Stealth Mode lets you switch the RGB to regular white backlighting while spinning down the fans to reduce noise. This feature makes Alienware's design philosophy for the m16 R2 rather clear: It's a gaming laptop that trades in some of its RGB-fueled "gamer" cred for a more subdued (even professional) presentation. However, this comes with some noteworthy compromises, which we'll take a closer look at next. Display A gaming laptop is only as good as its screen Neither the Alienware m16 R2 nor x16 disappoints in display quality, but the latter comes out slightly ahead in its configuration options. The m16 R2 has a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS LCD screen with a max refresh rate of 240Hz and a 100% sRGB color gamut. The Alienware x16 features a 16-inch 1920x1200 IPS LCD panel in its base configuration, offering a smoother 480Hz refresh rate. However, you can upgrade to a similar QHD+ 240Hz display as the one on the m16 R2, but the x16 panel boasts a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut (which is a broader range than sRGB), dampening the m16's appeal as a top-tier creator laptop. Both battle stations have Nvidia G-Sync, which works with their Nvidia RTX GPUs to reduce annoyances like screen-tearing when a lot of action is happening on-screen. While the Alienware x16 has the advantage here, it's not massive. The single display option on the m16 R2 is good; if you want the same QHD+ resolution on the x16, you'll have to pay a little extra for it. Most gamers would probably prefer a higher resolution to a 480Hz frame rate, anyway. Performance Some refinements come at a cost Exterior design and picture quality are important considerations when shopping for a good gaming laptop, but every gamer knows that the guts count the most. Again, neither the Alienware m16 R2 nor x16 is likely to let you down here. The 2024 Alienware lineup takes advantage of Intel's new Core Ultra laptop processors, with the Core Ultra 7 155H serving as the m16 R2's only CPU option. That's not a bad thing, as the 16-core, 22-thread processor is a performer for sure and a notable upgrade over Intel's 13th-gen chips (indicated by Intel dropping the numbered generational nomenclature altogether). The Core Ultra CPUs feature new and more energy-efficient architecture and greatly enhanced processing power for generative AI tasks, which makes them appealing to creative professionals and makes the Alienware m16 R2 a strong candidate for a creator's laptop. Where this redesigned laptop stumbles a bit, at least when compared to the Alienware x16, is memory support and GPU options. The m16 R2 is available with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 4060, or 4070 discrete GPUs, whereas the x16 can support up to an RTX 4090. That's a sizeable gap that only gets worse when you factor in RAM: The Alienware m16 R2 has 16GB of 5600 MT/s DDR5 memory, and that's it. That falls short of the base configuration of the Alienware x16 with its 16 GB of 6,000 MT/s LPDDR5 RAM, which you can upgrade to 32GB. On the bright side, the RAM inside the m16 R2 is user-upgradeable, and 16GB of 5600 MT/s DDR5 is good enough for most purposes. Still, we'd like to have seen faster RAM, given that this is a newer model (or additional configuration options, at the very least). GPU and RAM support appear to be two of the main trade-offs that come with the newer, more refined design of the Alienware m16 R2. Those aren't the sorts of compromises most gamers are happy to make. Battery life The Core Ultra CPU might make the difference Battery life is typically low in the priority hierarchy among gamers shopping for a laptop. Gaming and battery life don't mix, and gaming laptops often spend most of their time parked at a desk and plugged into an outlet (while running video games, anyway). Nevertheless, many gamers also use their laptops for school and work, so it's nice to have a battery that won't leave you hunting for an outlet every hour. Despite having a smaller footprint, the Alienware m16 R2 sports a larger internal battery than its predecessor. That means it now has a 90 watt-hour battery capacity, the same as the Alienware x16. In our time with it, we noted that the x16 offered respectable battery life compared to similar gaming laptops, and the m16 R2 might do even better than that. The newer Intel Core Ultra chips are considerably more energy efficient than their 13th-gen predecessors (like the CPUs inside the x16), which should have a noticeable effect. This is another area where the Alienware m16 R2's CPU shines, but it's not likely to tip the scales for someone looking for a dedicated gaming machine. Which is right for you? When comparing the Alienware m16 R2 and x16 head-to-head as pure gaming laptops, there's a clear winner: the Alienware x16. It offers a broader range of hardware options, a superior RAM configuration, and more powerful GPU upgrades that give it a gaming edge over the m16 R2 (the newer laptop's Core Ultra CPU notwithstanding). And while the classic Alienware styling won't be everybody's cup of tea, the x16 packs some incredible horsepower into a chassis that's impressively thin for a gaming machine. Alienware x16 The Alienware x16 represents pretty much everything we love about the brand, and even though it's a bit large, it's still relatively thin and portable, considering its power. It's loaded with fantastic hardware, offers numerous configuration options, and has a gorgeous display. It looks like a gaming laptop, but if that's no bother for you, then the Alienware x16 is a superb machine. That's not to say the Alienware m16 R2 is a lousy gaming laptop. It's likely to appeal less to hardcore gamers than creators or professionals who want a computer that's good for productivity but can also handle some gaming after office hours. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a fantastic CPU, and the RTX 40-series GPU options, while more limited than the x16, still offer plenty of muscle for running triple-A games and other demanding software. Alienware m16 R2 There's no denying that the Alienware m16 R2's redesign is interesting and will find its audience. However, performance usually takes precedence when choosing a gaming laptop, and the m16 R2 makes a few hardware compromises that set it behind its more muscular sibling, the x16. Still, the Alienware m16 R2 is no weakling by any means, packing an Intel Core Ultra CPU and RTX 40-series GPUs.

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Anthony Duclair made his NHL debut in 2014. He said it was five years before he had a black teammate, Seth Jones, with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2018. Now he has two black teammates on the San Jose Sharks, Givani Smith and Justin Bailey. "First time in 10 years I've had two black teammates, so it's pretty cool," Duclair said today. "You just look towards the future. Hopefully, it's kind of the norm and you see a bunch of black guys on each different team." The San Jose Sharks are celebrating Black History Month tonight with a poster designed by Duclair, Bailey, and Smith. They picked the black hockey pioneers featured on the poster, along with the pictures of themselves. The first black player in the NHL, Willie O'Ree, was a must for all the Sharks. "I met him right before my Draft in Jersey, 11 years ago now, real honor," Duclair recalled of the 88-year-old trailblazer. "He's still doing a lot of community work still to this day. He definitely motivates me to be a better person off the ice. I'm trying to grow the game in that sense." That's not just lip service. The Anthony Duclair Foundation just broke ground on a synthetic ice rink at Boyd Anderson High School in predominantly-black Lauderdale Lakes in Florida earlier this month. Besides O'Ree and the Sharks themselves, GM Mike Grier, Angela James, and Wayne Simmonds are featured on the poster. Simmonds holds a particular importance to Smith. Both hail from Toronto, Smith from Rexdale and Simmonds from Scarborough. For Smith, 25, it was important growing up to see a player who looked like him in the NHL Simmonds. Fellow Toronto native P.K. Subban was another Smith hero. "It's what made it seem more tangible, and something that I could do if they could do it," Smith shared. For Duclair, Bailey, and Smith, it was important growing up and as they made their way up the ladder to see successful players who looked like themselves. And now, they're setting that same example for a new generation of players of color. "I remember last summer, one kid from Montreal, before the camp, told his parents that he wanted to quit hockey," Duclair told San Jose Hockey Now about his recent hockey camp. "Then after the camp, after the week, he was all smiles. The mom came up to me, almost crying, saying that he's not quitting hockey anymore, he loves it now, and he wants to continue and be me one day." Tonight's poster commemorates the importance of representation. Bailey says he's getting the poster framed: "It's obviously something I'll be keeping for a long time." San Jose Sharks (15-37-5) Kaapo Kahkonen starts. Marc-Edouard Vlasic is a game-time decision. Looks like just Smith, Vlasic, Addison & Chrona left on the ice, those could be your scratches, though Vlasic is a game-time decision per Quinn — Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) February 29, 2024 Anaheim Ducks (20-35-3) This is how the Ducks lined up in their last game, no word yet on their lineup tonight: G58 vs @PredsNHL : Henrique – Carlsson – Killorn Vatrano – McTavish – Leason Lundestrom – Strome – Silfverberg Johnston – Carrick – JonesFowler – Lindstrom Vaakanainen – Gudas Mintyukov – LyubushkinDostal Gibson— Aly Lozoff (@AlysonLozoff) February 26, 2024 Where to Watch Puck drop between the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks is 7:30 PM PT at SAP Center. Watch it live on NBC Sports California. Listen to it on the Sharks Audio Network.

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Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure to discuss dementia care on Crimewatch Live She will discuss a new dementia care partnership with Nottingham Police. Vicky McClure will talk about dementia care on an episode of Crimewatch Live on BBC One. The Line Of Duty actress, 40, has long campaigned for awareness and help for the condition that causes issues with memory loss, movement and speech. McClure, who founded Nottinghamshire charity Our Dementia Choir – which uses music as a form of therapy – will discuss her new dementia care partnership with Nottingham Police in the studio. She has helped promote the Herbert Protocol, a form which carers and families can use to alert police in advance of a person with dementia going missing. McClure began the choir after her late grandmother Iris was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and found comfort in music and has looked at issues surrounding the care system in a BBC documentary about the ensemble. Crimewatch is returning on Monday with presenters Rav Wilding and Michelle Ackerley to BBC One. Cases being tackled in the latest series included a police investigation into the impersonation by a man who took thousands from his own father by posing as his recently deceased mother and lorry driver David Smith being convicted of the murder of Sarah Crump, 30 years on from the crime. Smith was jailed for more than 25 years in May 2023. Other stories tackled include a drug gang who dressed as police to steal from rivals, cocaine dealers laundering through multiple cryptocurrency accounts and a man being jailed for nine years in 2022 for a rape committed more than 30 years ago. Ackerley said she was "really looking forward" to the new season. "Each year we work closely with police forces, helping to crack down on crime by broadcasting appeals from across the UK," she added. "Having the opportunity to go behind the scenes with some of the UK's most respected emergency service teams is a real privilege. "Once again, we need the viewers' help in order to solve important cases." Crimewatch runs regular appeals for information and audiences can contact the show by calling 08000 468 999, with the phone lines remaining open until 12.45pm on the morning of the programme. The series returns to BBC One at 10.45am on March 4 and McClure will appear on Crimewatch Live on March 5.

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RACINE, Wisc., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. JOUT, a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced approval by its Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per Class A share and $0.30 per Class B share. The quarterly cash dividend is payable on April 25, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 11, 2024. About Johnson Outdoors Inc. JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak™; Carlisle® paddles; Minn Kota® fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon® downriggers; Humminbird® marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO® dive equipment; Jetboil® outdoor cooking systems; and, Eureka!®camping and hiking equipment. Visit Johnson Outdoors at http://www.johnsonoutdoors.com Safe Harbor Statement Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements," intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical fact are considered forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as "anticipate,'' "believe,'' "confident," "could,'' "expect,'' "intend,'' "may,'' "planned,'' "potential,'' "should,'' "will,'' "would'' or the negative of those terms or other words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. Factors that could affect actual results or outcomes include the matters described under the caption "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of the Company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 8, 2023, and the following: changes in economic conditions, consumer confidence levels and discretionary spending patterns in key markets; uncertainties stemming from political instability (and its impact on the economies in jurisdictions where the Company has operations), uncertainties stemming from changes in U.S. trade policies, tariffs, and the reaction of other countries to such changes; the global outbreaks of disease, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected, and may continue to affect, market and economic conditions, along with wide-ranging impacts on employees, customers and various aspects of our operations; the Company's success in implementing its strategic plan, including its targeted sales growth platforms, innovation focus and its increasing digital presence; litigation costs related to actions of and disputes with third parties, including competitors; the Company's continued success in its working capital management and cost-structure reductions; the Company's success in integrating strategic acquisitions; the risk of future write-downs of goodwill or other long-lived assets; the ability of the Company's customers to meet payment obligations; the impact of actions of the Company's competitors with respect to product development or enhancement or the introduction of new products into the Company's markets; movements in foreign currencies, interest rates or commodity costs; fluctuations in the prices of raw materials or the availability of raw materials or components used by the Company; any disruptions in the Company's supply chain as a result of material fluctuations in the Company's order volumes and requirements for raw materials and other components, or the demand for those same raw materials and components by third parties, necessary to manufacture and produce the Company's products including related to shortages in procuring necessary raw materials and components to manufacture and produce such products; the success of the Company's suppliers and customers and the impact of any consolidation in the industries of the Company's suppliers and customers; the ability of the Company to deploy its capital successfully; unanticipated outcomes related to outsourcing certain manufacturing processes; unanticipated outcomes related to litigation matters; and adverse weather conditions. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date of this filing. The Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. At Johnson Outdoors Inc. David JohnsonVP & Chief Financial Officer262-631-6600 | Patricia Penman VP – marketing services & global communications262-631-6600 | © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Animation is one of the earlier moving art forms, and has provided countless artists the means to bring their stories to life, be it through the black-and-white hues of Bosco the Talk-Ink Kid or the multicolored bliss of Fantasia. Toons can be as simple as the Oscar-winning "The Dot and the Line" from legends Chuck Jones and Maurice Noble, or they can be as endlessly complex as Wallace and Gromit's stop-motion universe. Television has provided audiences with 80 years of memorable projects –- including some forgotten Saturday morning gems — with new shows debuting at a rapid pace, and we're here to celebrate the very best animated series of all time. From classic characters like Mickey Mouse and Fred Flintstone to modern favorites like Monkey D. Luffy and the Belcher family, CinemaBlend's staff is saluting them all. So join us in paying tribute to the funniest, coolest, smartest, and most moving animated series that have graced our TV screens over the decades. 75. The Jetsons Despite being the first show ABC ever broadcast in color, The Jetsons was canceled after a single season and only 24 total episodes. It just couldn't find the right audience, at least until the reruns started airing on Saturday mornings and an entire generation of kids fell in love with the futuristic setting and zany plotlines. George, Jane, Judy, Elroy, Astro and Rosey eventually became so popular in syndication that more than 20 years after its cancellation, a further fifty-one episodes were produced, as well as a movie. It's an unconventional success story but perhaps one fitting for a show filled with futuristic tech that hilariously never works as intended. 74. Aqua Teen Hunger Force When Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block premiered in September 2001, Aqua Teen Hunger Force was one of its surreal cornerstones, and it's pretty much stayed that way ever since. The long-running series follows three anthropomorphic fast food items – Master Shake, Frylock, and Meatwad – who get into all kinds of trouble with their neighbor(s), locals, and interdimensional beings. ATHF helped usher in a new era for adult animation at the turn of the century, and it's remained just as hilarious and timeless during that historic run. But for as wild and nonsensical as it gets, there's a certain charm that makes it not just one of the funniest shows on Adult Swim, but in all of TV animation. 73. Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends Though not lauded quite as high as animation giants such as Walt Disney or Hanna-Barbera, Jay Ward delivered many of the medium's most lasting creations, with The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle at the center of his zany, intelligent, and meta-before-meta-was-cool storytelling skills. The titular moose and squirrel's serialized rivalry with the devious Boris and Natasha can never be forgotten, while the history-adoring side characters Sherman and his pup Mr. Peabody became a pop culture magnet unto themselves over the years. Now if only we could get a Fractured Fairy Tales spinoff for the 21st century… 72. What If...? Upon its launch, part of the reason why a Disney+ subscription was so appealing involved the streaming service's new content directly connected to major IPs like the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And while we've been treated to a number of live-action shows, the studio also took a major risk with the multiversal animated series What If…? The comic book anthology series offers alternate realities to the MCU characters and events we know and love, and shows how the entire franchise could be radically altered if just one character's arc differed. Additionally, the voice cast of What…If? features many Marvel favorites reprising their roles to tell these ambitious stories that could never be produced in live-action. 71. The Proud Family The Proud Family was all about Penny Proud and her wild, yet relatable, journey through high school. While the premise was simple, this show's fabulous crew of characters is what made it iconic, and its depiction of the day-to-day lives of an African American family is what made it groundbreaking. From our lead Penny to her father Oscar, her besties Dijonay, Zoey, LaCienega and Sticky Webb — and of course Sugar Mama — this family is the best, and we'll adore them forever. 70. Beavis and Butt-Head Besides The Simpsons, arguably no animated series from the 1990s sparked a bigger array of multi-generational reactions around the country than Beavis and Butthead. As soon as it premiered on MTV in March 1993, Mike Judge's groundbreaking, edgy, and unsavory cartoon became a national sensation while following two objectively moronic teenagers barely navigating school, life, nachos, and a carousel of music video commentary. Video games, movies, tons of merchandising (both official and bootleg) flooded the market in the years that followed, and there's a reason revivals keep happening: it's a great show, dammit. Mm-heh-heh. 69. Schoolhouse Rock! Schoolhouse Rock! is an animated gem that has been passed down from generation to generation for all the right reasons. Originally debuting on TV back in 1973, the show's approach to combining educational programming with toon-filled songs cemented it as a true classic with more lasting value than most. From grammar-focused tunes like "Conjunction Junction" to the iconic intro-to-governmental-processes track "I'm Just a Bill" to even its Preamble song, Schoolhouse Rock! has had a lasting cultural impact, influencing many other shows, and even inspiring some spoofs along the way to its permanent place within pop culture. 68. Static Shock The DC Animated Universe got a true shock to its system when Denys Cowan's Static Shock zapped onto TV screens in the early 2000s as a Saturday morning offering on Kids' WB. Viewers were treated to some truly exciting, funny and heartfelt episodes that tracked the heroic exploits of teenager Virgil Hawkins in Dakota City. Thanks to late series creator Dwayne McDuffie and his talented team, Static Shock remains a dynamic piece of comic book fun, serving up some serious action mixed in with thoughtful social commentary on occasion. In short, this is a super-powered gem that's rightfully still revered to this day. 67. Dexter's Laboratory What child hasn't wished they had a secret location in their house that provided the means to do the most fantastic things their heart desires? Dexter's Laboratory helped many youngins live vicariously through its titular brainiac, and the general hilarity of his meddling sister Dee Dee derailing it all helped make this one a definitive Cartoon Network classic. From the brain of the similarly brainy Genndy Tartakovsky, Dexter also boasted other animated shorts like Dial M For Monkey and The Justice Friends, which were all equally as enjoyable. To this day, I bet there are many who owe their ability to say "cheese omelet" in French to this wonderful series. 66. Kim Possible "Call me, beep me, if you want to reach me," because it's time to talk about Kim Possible. Mixing a high-stakes spy drama with high school shenanigans appropriate for Disney Channel-aged audiences, this show is an action-packed good time. Largely centered on Kim's missions to take down Dr. Drakken and Shego with the help (or more like attempted help) of her bestie Ron Stoppable and his naked molerat Rufus, Kim Possible defined many childhoods and taught generations of kids, and specifically girls, that anything is possible with the right mindset and gadgets. 65. Muppet Babies (1984) How amazing are Jim Henson's Muppets? The list goes on, but one key factor would be that Kermit and the gang brought to life what remains one of pop culture's only genuinely great examples of "Your favorite characters, but they're babies." Trading TV studios and New York City exteriors for a Nanny-run nursery where the power of make-believe knows no bounds, Muppet Babies showed viewers of all ages that imagination is powered best when one is surrounded by friends to the end. Unfortunately for avid fans, the show's abundant use of licensed TV, film, and music clips will likely keep it from ever hitting home media. 64. Family Guy For one reason or 69 others — get it, Peter? — certain TV shows are able to get away with wildly edgy content without getting "canceled," either literally or figuratively. Granted, Seth MacFarlane's long-running fave Family Guy actually did actually get canceled by Fox back in 2002, but the '80s-adoring comedy was able to return from its shallow grave just two years later due to extraordinary DVD sales, a hit syndicated run, and the embrace of Adult Swim. and high ratings from reruns in syndication. Ever since that 2004 revival, viewers have followed the antics of Peter, Lois, Chris, Meg, Stewie and Brian along with all the ridiculous and often offensive cutaway flashbacks that fill their lives. 63. Robot Chicken Watching Robot Chicken calls to mind many chldhood memories of inventing scenarios with action figures modeled after classic movie and TV characters. That's essentially what Seth Green and Matthew Senreich's stop-motion animated Adult Swim hit is: people playing with their toys. But with a bigger budget and more talented voice actors than any kids I ever played with. With boundary-pushing and insightful humor in the mix, the Emmy-winning Robot Chicken is sketch comedy at its most refreshingly unique, rebelliously raw, and deliciously nostalgic, and is not bogged down by the limitations that might come with a live-action production. 62. The Flintstones For many people, The Flintstones is one of the first cartoons we remember watching on TV. This classic Hanna-Barbera series about a lovable caveman and his family navigating a prehistoric world field with outrageous stone-age variations of modern-day appliances and tools, is just as funny and attention-grabbing as it was upon its release more than 60 years ago, which is really saying something about its quality. On top of such indelible characters like Fred Flinstone, Barney Rubble, and the Great Gazoo, the show also has one of the most iconic opening themes of all time. 61. Freakazoid! Though not the most marquee-ready superhero, Freakazoid!'s titular protagonist is the creation of Batman: The Animated Series legends Bruce Timm and Paul Dini, with Steven Spielberg and Tiny Toons vet Paul Ruegger leading the charge. So yeah, it's a perfectly bonkers mix of comic book mythos mixed with slapstick and fourth-wall-breaking comedy, complete with a mini-universe of B-tier heroes and villains such as Candle Jack (but don't say his name). Lasting two seasons from 1995-1997, Freakazoid! ss a joy for viewers of all ages, anchored by the stellar voice work of stars Paul Rugg and Ed Asner. 60. Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers Long before the series was reimagined as a hilarious Disney+ movie starring John Mulaney and Andy Sandberg, Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers started out as a tremendous and timeless action-adventure toon about a pair of chipmunks fronting a crew of anthropomorphic animals. Thanks in part to that earworm theme, it never gets old watching Chip, Dale, Gadget Hackwrench, Monterey Jack, and Zipper solve all manner of crimes (both big and small, really small) and save the day before the end of each episode, and the show can still hold the attention of our kids all these years later. 59. Teen Titans Some viewers probably weren't sure what to make of Teen Titans upon its debut, but the series eventually became a hit – and for good reason. The quirky superhero romp is the definition of cartoon greatness, as it skillfully blends action and comedy, ultimately using both to great effect. Yet, most importantly, so much heart is on display amidst the explosions and sheer wackiness as well. Because of that, Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Beast Boy and Raven remain not only one of DC's best TV super teams, but also one of its greatest familial units. And, yes, that theme song still slaps. 58. Gargoyles The oft-underrated Saturday morning toon Gargoyles is one of those shows that manages to deliver more than the kind of action you'd expect from Disney's weekly animated fare. It's a dark and complex drama series with dynamic characters, beautiful animation and stories that sometimes border on Greek tragedy. Many viewers understandably still have such reverence for the tales that EP Greg Weisman and his team told about the mighty Goliath and his clan of night guardians. It's ironic that a group of beings that turn cold as stone are among some of the warmest heroes to ever grace a TV screen. 57. DuckTales Having quite possibly the catchiest theme song on this list that's chock-full of them is probably enough reason to include DuckTales on this list, but of course, the show has so much more going for it. Scrooge McDuck and his nephews, previously only bit players in Disney cartoons, earned the star spotlight for a show that was about as close to an action/adventure cartoon as Disney had delivered at the time, making it something fresh new, and exciting. But it was still "Disney" and thus more accessible to younger viewers than other '80s cartoons looking to sell action figures, drawing from Carl Banks' timeless comic run. 56. Hey Arnold! Amidst all of Nickelodeon's best chracters, perhaps no greater role model for younger viewers exists than the football-headed protagonist of Hey Arnold! In fact, Craig Bartlett's series offered something very few animated programs have (then or since): a diverse ensemble whom kids could potentially relate to or aspire to be like. With a stunningly grounded urban aesthetic, even in its most peculiar momens, and a hefty set of valuable life lessons that often came out of dark situations, admittedly — not to mention an absolute banger of a jazz score — Hey Arnold! is a masterstroke for the medium. 55. The Real Ghostbusters 1984's Ghostbusters inspired an immediate sequel, but when live-action follow-ups stalled, Sony did the next best thing: created this magnificent riff on the beloved property. No, they couldn't get BIll Murray and Dan Aykroyd together every three years, but they could animate Peter, Ray, Winston and Egon for a series of animated adventures around New York City, the world, and even realms beyond. The best part about The Real Ghostbusters is that it understood the irreverent tone of Ivan Reitman's two movies, but split the difference to also appeal directly to kids who just wanted to see Slimer. When we really need a hit of that nostalgic rush, these are the Ghostbusters stories that most deserve revisiting. 54. Teen Titans Go DC Comics adaptations often get knocked for being too serious, but that's not the case with Teen Titans Go, an effervescent, energetic, and rapid-fire funny series centered on Robin, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Raven, and Starfire. The show embraced irreverent humor, leaning hard into its heroes' stereotypical behaviors, from Robin's crippling need to be a leader to Raven's broody Goth Girl energy and beyond. Without hinging on continuity or major cameos from A-list DC heroes (at least, not until Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, which was equally excellent), this slap-happy toon basically gave young kids a comic book portal where they could enjoy "waffles, waffles, waffles" without having to brood over anyone's parents getting gunned down in an alley. 53. The Powerpuff Girls Sugar, spice, and everything nice wasn't even half of what we got with The Powerpuff Girls. Like many other animated classics, it was a show made for kids that adults could easily also enjoy. The superpowered Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup deal with typical childhood troubles like sibling rivalry and bed wetting while also saving their town from a truly ingenious rogue's gallery. These endearing kindergartners, their friends and foes (like arch nemesis Mojo Jojo, and Powerpuff wanna-be Princess Morbucks) provide us with laughs, lessons and intrigue, all wrapped in a parody and pop-culture focused package that doles out plenty of surprises. 52. Tiny Toon Adventures Following in the footsteps of the iconic Looney Tunes squad was always going to be a tall order, but the Stephen Spielbeg-produced Tiny Toon Adventures understood the assignment. While the characters may have been inspired by those that came before, each one from Babs and Buster to Plucky and Hampton, was given just as much freedom to be entirely new characters, not simply the "new versions" of the classics. The humor was always on point, with plenty of gags for younger viewers, alongside references only the older "kids" watching would get. 51. Courage the Cowardly Dog Making a cartoon for children that's as creepy as it is funny is no easy task, but Courage the Cowardly Dog found a way to execute that balance quite beautifully, relying mostly on overtly bizarre and/or paranormal villains. Courage protecting his owners, Eustace and Muriel, against everything from a cursed mummy to a duck with a mallet never gets old. It's the most deserving Cartoon Network original that needs a revival, which could potentially still happen someday, considering Courage was part of a Scooby-Doo crossover movie released in 2021. Until that day comes, fans can revisit the entire series with a Max subscription. 50. Adventure Time Most classic adventure cartoons engage in storytelling in a more earnest manner, but only a few effectively capture the joys of make-believe like Adventure Time — which for many is the absolute cream of the crop for Cartoon Network's original programming. Creator Pendleton Ward's fantasy-comedy follows Finn the Human (Jeremy Shada) and Jake the Dog (John DiMaggio) as they navigate the weird and wonderful, post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo, having a mathematical time along the way. With its charming animation, ingenious creatures, clever world-building, and a lighthearted tone that never abandons spellbinding excitement, the fun truly never ends. 49. Big Mouth It's not every day that audiences get a hilariously offensive animated show that actually provides accurate representation of growing up LGBTQ+. On the surface, Netflix's Big Mouth, which rocks an all-star cast led by co-creator Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, simply shows the trouble and turmoil of puberty, sexuality, hormones, and the everyday struggle that we call "life." Lucky for viewers, it is also much, much more than that. The show follows a group of young people who tend to be accompanied by "hormone monsters" (who now have their own wacky spinoff series) who help guide them through the changes and struggles that come with growing up. 48. Arthur Kids owe PBS for so many great animated series, but Arthur might be its crown jewel. For over 20 years, Marc Brown's storybook aardvark, along with his friends and family, endeared themselves to the public. The author and the show's writing staff, through their efforts, taught youngsters firm lessons in responsibility, community, empathy and much more. What's particularly impressive is that the grade-school comedy managed to remain consistent in conveying such morals during its lengthy run. Of course, when the program wasn't dropping vital nuggets of knowledge, it was simply exuding pure, imaginative fun. What we have here is a truly timeless show, and one that's sure to delight audiences for generations to come. 47. Pokémon Part of the reason Pokémon remains one of the top franchises worldwide is because the series can have a different meaning for every generation that consumes it. The kids of 2024 can watch the same show O.G. viewers watched in the late '90s and appreciate those characters in new ways, given there have been plenty of successive projects that have come loaded with over a thousand different Pokémon for children to latch onto and make their favorite. The show's awesome battles haven't quite held up when it comes to the franchise's many video games, but perhaps someday, Game Freak will give the people what they want. 46. Spider-Man Spider-Man fandom has been known to grow from many sources, including the comics and multiple generations of live-action blockbusters, but the Spider-Man animated series from 1994 holds a special place in the hearts of millennials – as it should, because it is amazing (pun totally intended). In retrospect, the content censorship is ridiculous (this is a show where Spidey wasn't even allowed to punch people), but the filmmakers still found ways to deliver exciting adaptations of comic book stories, and some episodes are even better than the source material. We have yet to see a better version of the Venom origin story than what was created here. 45. Batman: The Brave and the Bold Thanks in large part to the success of Tim Burton's Batman from 1989, it was at one point decided that the best version of the Caped Crusader is the dark and brooding version. That has now been the go-to mode for the superhero for decades – but at the very least Batman: The Brave And The Bold reminded us for a time just how much fun the Dark Knight can be. The deep voice and silly sensibilities of Diedrich Bader make him one of the best to ever play the hero, and every episode delivers a fun team-up opportunity. Every DC character is represented with love, but there's an argument to be made that John DiMaggio's Aquaman is the all-time best version of the Atlantean king. 44. Doug The entire Nicktoons library was a big deal for '90s kids, and who was more relatable than Doug Funnie on Doug? Through his journal entries and soaring imagination, the preteen opened up about the seemingly everyday events of his life, from getting a haircut to trying liver and onions, and we totally felt that. We understood the middle school awkwardness, the anguish of his crush on Patti Mayonnaise and just how good it felt to rock out to your favorite band (The Beets, of course! "Aw-wee-oo! Killer tofuuuuu!"). We wanted Skeeter to be our best friend and a dog as cool as Porkchop. Not to mention, the opening credits and theme song are pretty iconic. 43. Pinky and the Brain Let's be honest here: Pinky and the Brain was repetitive. In every episode, the two main characters did "the same thing we do every night, Pinky… try to take over the world!" But it was the way that the odd couple mice played off of each other — with Pinky being the doofus assistant to the Orson Welles-inspired mastermind mouse that is The Brain — that allowed this Animaniacs episode segment to thrive as its own standalone series. It's one we still quote to this day, using many of the cast members' favorite jokes. Like everything in Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain benefitted from an "anything goes" approach to humor, meaning that stories would involve Brain's archnemesis (a hamster named Snowball) or a bit where Pinky gets elected President of the United States. And it all worked because the creators understood how to be intelligent while also being goofy. 42. X-Men: The Animated Series Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe revitalized how big and connected comic book adaptations could be, few film and TV examples truly brought to live what people loved about the medium. X-Men: The Animated Series was one of the first, giving audiences comic book-accurate versions of the beloved mutants that felt like they jumped right off the page. The show offered long-term serializing storytelling just like the source material, something that was essentially unheard of for a Saturday morning cartoon. But whether one was an avid reader or not, these were (and perhaps still are) the definitive versions of the X-Men. It's no wonder that decades later, the series was revived as X-Men '97. 41. Infinity Train Created by Regular Show writer/artist Owen Dennis, the Cartoon Network-turned-Max series Infinity Train is the crown jewel of overlooked and under-discussed animated series. A highly imaginative coming-of-age sci-fi fantasy, not the most common sub-genre, the series centers on a different interconnected story and character set in each of its four seasons, with everything taking place on a mysterious and impossibly long train where most cars present challenges for the characters to figure out and overcome. It's an emotionally gripping and exciting tale that never goes off the rails, with a stacked cast of familiar voices. 40. Futurama The second mega-hit series created in part by Matt Groening, Futurama has always been far more than just The Future Simpsons, thanks to its unforgettable cast of meme-ready nutjobs, egomaniacs, and bending-proficient robots. From Fry's dopey optimism to The Professor's absent-minded genius to Hermes' ability to drop everything if a limbo stick comes around, the series balances its strong personalities with tons of space-faring, paradox-thwarting, time-traveling mayhem that never stops being fun. Both one of the smartest and silliest animated series of all time, and filled with some of the nerdiest jokes possible, Futurama has remained a beloved small-screen entity in part because the Planet Express crew has managed to survive multiple cancellations at Fox and Comedy Central, reaching its third lifeform at Hulu, presumably because the Hypnotoad demanded it so. 39. Mickey Mouse (Classic Disney Shorts) There are few animated characters more famous than Mickey Mouse, and it's safe to say the House of Mouse wouldn't be everything it is today without Disney's classic Mickey Mouse animated shorts that debuted in the 1920s. Smartly written and brimming with slapstick comedy, these quick hits of quirky fun introduced us to the loveable mouse — who displayed courage and strength but in a way that was achievable for any of us — along with the equally iconic Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Pluto and Goofy. Included in this series is 1935's "The Band Concert" — Disney's first color cartoon, which quite literally paved the way for Disney animation for 100 years and counting. And while it may not be part of that exact era, give me Goofy bungling up ski lessons any day. 38. Dragon Ball Z Though it wasn't the first show in the franchise, Dragon Ball Z introduced countless kids and teenagers to iconic characters like Goku, Piccolo, Vegeta, and Gohan throughout the '90s, especially after the anime series became a mainstay in Cartoon Network's Toonami afternoon block. This intense cartoon about a group known as the Z Fighters who attempt to protect Earth (and later, other planets) from diabolical forces was something many of us ran home from school or off the bus to catch each weekday. The introduction of increasingly dangerous and destructive villains like Frieza, Cell, and Boo (each had their own saga) continued to raise the bar as the series went on, and make this still a gem worth revisiting. 37. Rocko's Modern Life Is there a classic Nickelodeon show from the '90s that captures the spirit of the era more than Rocko's Modern Life? This zany, surreal, and extraordinary animated series debuted in 1993 and quickly found an audience thanks to its unique style of humor that appealed to both children and adults. With characters like the neurotic titular wallaby, his best friends Heffer Wolfe and Filburt, and the various members of the Bighead family, there was so much to love about the show. It pushed the envelope with its humor and art direction and had a lot to say about the modern world, hence its name. The mammalian gang even returned to fans in 2019 with the special Static Cling. 36. Animaniacs We still have no idea how Animaniacs creator Tom Ruegger got the greenlight to make everyone's childhood better with this hilarious, clever, but extremely inside-baseball showbiz comedy aimed at mature kids. Yes, on the surface, the Animaniacs works as a variety show, an evolution off The Muppet Show during which the hosts – the Warner siblings, one with a Liverpool accent – would set up individual cartoons. But in between, the banter and humor offered up in Animaniacs consisted of some of the funniest, most outrageous, and unpredictable jokes that would spoof Dolly Parton, Marilyn Monroe, and the idea of fingering Prince, as it were. Sometimes the show managed to be educational, but mostly it was pure lunacy, and we loved every second of it. 35. Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! Mysteries are the most entertaining genre of storytelling. What's more satisfying than a tidy reveal at the end of a whodunit, and a villain exclaiming how they would have gotten away with it, if not for those meddling kids? Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? followed a very popular "monster of the week" format, but wasn't afraid to push the envelope to freak out little kids who tuned into a cartoon and were terrified by haunted suits of armor, killer clowns, and more. From its unforgettable theme song to the vocal contributions of radio icon Casey Kasem as Shaggy, Scooby-Doo Where Are You? walked so that Goosebumps and Gravity Falls could run. 34. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated is a breath of fresh air within the long-running franchise birthed by Hanna-Barbera. For this particular production, the typical case-of-the-week format isn't in play, as serialized storytelling is utilized. It's a great approach that really fleshes out the meddling kids and the titular canine in a way that past incarnations don't. The humor associated with this entertainment property is definitely employed in this iteration. However, what's also exciting is how the writers and artists aim to deliver some truly scary monsters, all seemingly tied to the antagonist Mr. E. While it's admirable that the show sticks to its predecessors' roots in many ways, its goal to shake up the classic formula results in an overarching mystery that's both compelling and creepy. 33. Archer Creator Adam Reed's singular vision and undying creativity turned Archer from a ribald spin on James Bond into one of the most well-rounded pieces of spy fiction in existence. H. Jon Benjamin's unmistakable voice gives life to the booze-swilling agent's snappy insults and TV-MA euphemisms alongside a downright stellar cast that also includes Aisha Tyler, Judy Greer, Jessica Walter, Chris Parnell and more. The series is a testament to the importance of characters compared to plot, with Archer's core group shifting from years of traditional storytelling to multiple side-mission seasons such as the Miami-set Vice, the subconscious-set Dreamland, the jungle-filled Danger Island and others. On a jokes-per-minute basis, it stands next to comedy giants like The Simpsons and Airplane!, and can drink them both under the table. 32. Batman Beyond Debuting in 1999, Batman Beyond jumps decades forward into the future and showcases the story of a now-retired Bruce Wayne who is acting as a mentor to the next generation Dark Knight, Terry McGinnis, as voiced by the legend himself, Kevin Conroy. The show earned multiple award nominations, winning two Daytime Emmy Awards. Bruce and Terry have just enough similarities and frustrating differences to keep their dynamic captivating while still wholesome, which makes this particular animated series one of the most enjoyable to watch in the franchise. Terry is forced to work twice as hard in order to balance out both his personal life and his crime-fighting side persona, as he both learns from and teaches his mentor as they both work to stand up for what they both clearly believe in.

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Will the timing of the Supreme Court's Trump case mean no trial before the election? The Supreme Court's decision to hearformer President Trump's immunity claim, and the timing of it, have enormous consequences--not just for Trump, but for the American political system, and for the court itself. Nobody really knows what's going on behind the scenes at the Supreme Court. But there are hints, as well as questions. Among the questions are these: Why did the court decline special counsel Jack Smith's request to hear the immunity case in December, but agree to hear Trump's appeal now? And why, when Trump appealed, did the court take more than two weeks to say it would hear his case, and then set a briefing schedule that all but ensures that Trump will either face trial during the presidential campaign or possibly not face trial at all. The court's timing "Surely the court was aware that timing is everything here," says UCLA law professor Richard Hasen. "And the fact that they set this for the last week of the term when they're going to be the busiest that they are going to be all year...it looks like they recognize that this trial may well not happen before the election." The court could have moved faster. It has historically done that in other big cases with political ramification. Indeed, in Bush v. Gore the court decided the 2000 electionin three days. And in the Watergate tapes case, the court ruled against President Nixon 16 days after oral argument. What makes this term different is that there are a dozen huge non-Trump-related landmine cases that are pending, several to be argued in April, and none yet decided. Given that, University of Texas law professor Stephen Vladeck says he thinks that the schedule the court set out Wednesday is pretty speedy. And he thinks the court could deliver an opinion in the Trump immunity case by the end of May. A hint of that is what he calls the "weird language" in the court's order yesterday, language that suggests the lower courts could proceed to trial faster than usual if the Supreme Court rules against the former president. Kavanaugh's likely role Both Hasen and Vladeck agree on one thing—the pivotal role that likely has been played and will be played in this case by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. While other members of the court have served in the executive branch, Kavanaugh is the justice who has worked most closely with a president. He was staff secretary to George W. Bush and worked with him on a daily basis. As Vladeck observes, Kavanaugh "has a uniquely pro-executive perspective, not just having been in the White House, but having been in that White House at a period of time when the White House was claiming as much power as we've ever seen a White House claim." Most defenders of executive power believe that the president, and presumably a former president, is entitled to a hearing at the Supreme Court in any non-frivolous case that that involves him personally. Trump, of course, is a former president, and it's hard to find a scholar who believes that he has total immunity now that he is out of office. "Even an executive power person like Justice Kavanaugh surely doesn't believe that a president could order SEAL Team Six to assassinate political rivals without facing potential criminal consequences," says Hasen. The forever shield from criminal prosecution that Trump is advocating would allow just such immunity. His lawyers conceded the point in the lower court. "The problem that President Trump is going to run into at the end of the day is even the most generous reading of a line between official and non-official acts puts at least much of the January 6th indictment on the non-official side of the line," says Vladeck. "I don't see any universe where the court would say he has immunity for all of it." The hitch, says Vladeck, is that if the court delivers that kind of a "mixed decision," how much does that "throw a wrench in the trial clock?" The other Trump cases When and how the Supreme Court decides the Trump case will undoubtedly affect other Trump cases awaiting trial. The election interference case in Georgia almost certainly will not take place before the election. But when and if it takes places, Vladeck notes that "there is nothing about being president that requires you to call the secretary of state of Georgia and ask him to fine 11,000 more votes." That is "even more true" in the Mar-a-Lago case, he says, because the charges involve allegations that the former president illegally removed classified documents from the White House and then obstructed government efforts to get them back--charges that only involve Trump's conduct after he left the White House. And finally there is the New York case charging Trump with paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, also at a time when Trump was not president, though the allegation is that he was trying to hide his sexual liaison. Even though the stakes are "the most trivial," in the New York case, Hasen observes, the trial is not in doubt. Jury selection is set to begin March 25, and Hasen says that some of the district attorney's theories under New York law "are more plausible than I first thought in terms of... this being a felony." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Putin warns of nuclear war if NATO sends troops to Ukraine MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual state of the nation address on Thursday, issuing explicit nuclear threats to the West even as he assured Russians their country could both emerge victorious from the war in Ukraine and thrive economically at home. The Kremlin billed the speech as akin to a campaign platform reveal — no less than Putin's vision for Russia's future ahead of a March election in which he faces no serious competition for a fifth term in office. But the Kremlin leader made no mention of the vote, as he blended belligerence with optimism in a sprawling, two-hour-plus speech before Russia's Federal Assembly that in its opening moments touched most heavily on the now 2-year-old war in Ukraine. Putin warned that if Ukraine's Western backers deepened their involvement in the war, such as sending troops, the consequences for the "invaders" would be "tragic" and it would risk starting a nuclear war. "They must realize that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory," Putin said, in apparent reference to increasingly lethal Western weapons provided to Kyiv. "What they are now suggesting and scaring the world with — all that raises the real threat of a nuclear conflict that will mean the destruction of our civilization." The remarks came just days after French President Emmanuel Macron said Western countries should not rule out deploying ground troops in Ukraine. NATO allies, including the United States, publicly rejected the suggestion. Putin denied recent U.S. accusations that Russia intends to launch nuclear weapons in space, calling the accusations U.S. "demagoguery" and an American election-year stunt designed to lure Russia into arms negotiations talks. He also accused the West of deliberately drawing the Soviet Union into a self-depleting arms race — and vowed Russia would play it smarter this time around. "Our task is to develop a military industrial complex in a way that increases the scientific, technological and industrial potential of the country," Putin said. Domestic issues and a Russian version of the GI bill As he has in the past, Putin touted the Russian economy's ability to withstand Western sanctions over the war — praising a decade-long government effort to buffer the Russian market even as he acknowledged there was much work still to be done. The Kremlin leader unveiled a list of long-term goals, from increasing the national birthrate and workers' wages to improving outputs in agriculture and industry. It felt at times like an echo of the five-year economic plans much touted but rarely implemented in the heyday of the USSR. Much of the address was dedicated to a slew of new government programs aimed at improving Russians' lives — with Putin promising more money for families, children, schools and small-to-midsize businesses. Putin also announced a program akin to the U.S. GI Bill for Russian veterans of the war in Ukraine, calling them the country's "new elite," destined to fill the future ranks of business and government. If there were concerns over how Russia's government could afford both the war and social spending, they were left unsaid. Applause from increasingly fidgety dignitaries kept coming. The fight for a silent majority As he has throughout the conflict, Putin insisted Russians had united behind the war effort, despite growing evidence of divisions and war fatigue. One anti-war politician who was gaining popularity toward a campaign for the presidential election was disqualified by the electoral commission, which said there were irregularities in signatures gathered to get his name on the ballot. The death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny under mysterious circumstances in a remote Russian prison colony this month has drawn only further global attention to government repression of anti-war sentiment. And families of civilians mobilized for the war effort in 2022 have also grown increasingly vocal with calls to bring their loved ones home from the front. It appears they are not alone. A new independent poll suggests that a large majority of Russians — 75% — would endorse Putin signing a peace agreement "tomorrow." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Only have a minute? Listen instead Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... | The region's water shortage spurring Texas' last sugar mill to close, tearing as much as $100 million out of the economy while cutting about 500 jobs here, is leading U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Brownsville, and former U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores, a Republican, to blame federal officials for failing to demand Mexico comply with a treaty requiring it share reservoir supplies as farmers struggle to survive. Flores is currently seeking the Republican nomination in the Tuesday primary. If she wins, she'll face Gonzalez in the general election. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-McAllen, introduced a bill calling on the Secretary of State's office to request Mexico release water as the 1944 treaty requires. Last week, the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers Association, made up of more than 100 farmers, announced the closure of the 51-year-old Santa Rosa sugar mill, which pumped $80 million to $100 million into the economy, along with the loss of about 500 jobs. "The decision to close Texas' only sugar mill will not just negatively impact our region's economy and agriculture industry but it means that our country will lose one of its 10 remaining producers of raw sugar," Gonzalez said in a press release. "I understand that this decision was not made lightly as agriculture in South Texas depends on a reliable water irrigation supply." Gonzalez called on the State Department and the Department of Agriculture to "take immediate action" amid the crisis. "Because the U.S. State Department has failed to hold Mexico accountable for severe delays in delivering water as required by the 1944 treaty, producers and employees of the mill will lose their livelihoods," he said. "I expect the effects of this closure and the looming water crisis to be felt by growers across our region and implore USDA and the State Department to take immediate action." Based on the treaty, Mexico fell behind on its water deliveries to the United States, Gonzalez said. "Mexico is obligated to deliver an average of 350,000 acre-feet annually every five years as outlined in the 1944 water treaty," he said. "The current delivery cycle of water to the U.S. began on Oct. 25, 2020. As of Feb. 10, Mexico has failed to provide the full 774,707 acre-feet of water still owed, delivering only 378,855 acre-feet of water three years into the cycle." Flores, the district's former representative who faces a crowded field Tuesday in her race to reclaim her Congressional seat, blamed the federal government for failing to demand Mexico release water as the treaty requires. "This is a terrible loss for our local economy in the R.G.V. and another failure of the federal government to hold Mexico accountable," Flores said in a statement. "When I'm back in Congress, I will continue fighting for our job creators and businesses here in Texas-34 to prioritize our local growth." De La Cruz introduced a bipartisan bill "aimed at addressing longstanding issues regarding Mexico's compliance with the 1944 water treaty." "The proposed bill is designed to empower U.S. diplomats and officials in their endeavors to secure adherence to the treaty," she said in a press release. "The legislation mandates the Secretary of State to leverage the full spectrum of U.S. diplomatic tools, including voice, vote, diplomatic capital and resources, to enforce Mexico's compliance with the existing treaty," De La Cruz said. "Despite the crucial nature of this matter, the Secretary of State has so far failed to prioritize engagement on this critical issue." Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has introduced the Senate's counterpart to her bill, she said. "Agriculture in the Rio Grande Valley heavily relies on consistent and sufficient irrigation water deliveries," De La Cruz said. "However, for years, South Texas farmers have grappled with Mexico's inconsistent and unreliable water deliveries owed to the United States under the 1944 water treaty. Just recently, the closure announcement of the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, after 51 years of operation, underscores the severe impact of Mexico's failure to meet its obligations. This closure represents the last remaining sugar operation in Texas, signifying the urgent need for action." In Santa Rosa, Sean Brashear, the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers Association's president and chief executive officer, hailed De La Cruz and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, for pushing the bill. Russell Boening, president of the Texas Farm Bureau; Dale Murden, with Texas Citrus Mutual; and Dante L Galeazzi, the Texas International Produce Association's president and chief executive officer, also stood behind the drive. "The failure of the U.S. Department of State to obtain the water that is owed from Mexico is devastating Valley ag and soon the cities' supplies," Brashear said the press release. "After 51 years of proudly growing and milling sugarcane in Texas, we have no choice but to cease operations after this year's harvest. Our resilient farmers waited for water from Mexico, but it never arrived. The heartbreaking consequence of this failure is real and if actions are not taken, we won't be the last."

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Ministers urged to launch review of evidence on hormone pregnancy test Primodos A report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hormone Pregnancy Tests claims evidence was 'covered up'. Families who suffered avoidable harm as a result of hormone pregnancy tests have been "side-lined and stonewalled", a group of MPs said as they called for a fresh review into evidence. MPs said the suggestion there is no proven link between the hormone pregnancy test Primodos and babies being born with malformations is "factually and morally wrong". A report by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Hormone Pregnancy Tests claims evidence was "covered up" and it is possible to "piece together a case that could reveal one of the biggest medical frauds of the 20th century". Around 1.5 million women in Britain were given hormone pregnancy tests between the 1950s and 1970s. Campaigners have said women were instructed to take the drug – which is 40 times the strength of an oral contraceptive pill – by their GPs as a way of finding out if they were pregnant. Hormone pregnancy tests were withdrawn from the market in the UK in the late 1970s and manufacturers have faced claims the tests led to a number of adverse outcomes including birth defects and miscarriages. An expert working group was convened in 2017 but the APPG said there were flaws in the report published by the group and questions around the process that was followed. The APPG said the subsequent review, the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety, recommended an "independent review of the expert working group review". The MPs called on ministers to commission such a review and make it "independent" from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Department of Health and Social Care. The new report said MPs have "heard countless stories of sorrow and anger after a lifetime spent needlessly and irreparably damaged both physically and mentally". It added: "Mothers continue to be burdened by the guilt of having taken the tablets. "Parents of the affected children, now in their 70s and 80s, are deeply anxious about what will happen to their adult children when they are no longer there for them." Yasmin Qureshi, chair of the APPG, said the report calls on the Government to "finally do the right thing". She told the PA news agency: "The report brings together the crucial parts of the historic research that has exposed the scandal that is at the heart of this campaign. This is the evidence that the Government chooses to ignore. "The report sets out the new scientific evidence which was recently published by a team led by Swedish scientist Professor Danielson. "It asks, why does the Government continue to rely so heavily on the expert working group report, when the findings, and how it came to achieve those findings, are so flawed? "The reports pulls apart the key arguments in the expert working group review. It questions its lack of independence, transparency, and most of all its judgment in how it came to conclude that there was 'no casual association' when its term of reference had said it must look for a 'possible association'. "Just like thalidomide, it is impossible to prove causation unless the drug was tested on pregnant women and they know this. "One of the key recommendations of our report is that we urgently need an independent review of the expert working group report. The Government must now pay attention and do the right thing." Marie Lyon, chairwoman of the Association For Children Damaged by Hormone Pregnancy Tests, said there is evidence which refutes the conclusions of the expert working group report, adding: "I await a positive response to our request for a completely independent review of all evidence." A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "We remain hugely sympathetic to the families who believe that they or their children have suffered following the use of hormone pregnancy tests. "It is right that the Government is led by the scientific evidence and the Government's position remains that, after reviewing the available evidence, it does not support a causal association between the use of hormone pregnancy tests and adverse outcomes in pregnancy. "We are not closing the door on those who believe they have been affected and have committed to reviewing any new scientific evidence which may come to light."

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In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Nextdoor Holdings, Inc. f/k/a Khosla Ventures Acquisition Co. II ("Nextdoor" or "the Company") KIND and certain of its officers. Class Definition: This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Nextdoor securities between July 6, 2021 and November 8, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/KIND. Case Details: Nextdoor operates a hyperlocal online social networking platform that connects neighbors, public agencies, and businesses via the internet. Nextdoor was created on November 5, 2021, through the merger of a privately held company called Nextdoor, Inc. ("Nextdoor Private") and a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC or blank-check company) then called Khosla Ventures Acquisition Co. II ("KV Acquisition Co."). KV Acquisition Co. served as the surviving entity and changed its name to Nextdoor Holdings, Inc. after the merger. On Nextdoor's platform, "neighbors" (i.e., users) can view posts, discussions, and pictures from other neighbors, as well as notifications, comments, and groups. These features enable users to exchange information, services, and goods. Thus, the value of Nextdoor's advertising space–and its business, financial, and operational performance–is ultimately dependent on the size and level of engagement of the Company's user base. On March 1, 2022, Nextdoor reported its financial results for the quarter during which the Merger was completed. Contrary to defendants' prior claims that accelerating growth trends were being sustained, the Company reported that the revenue growth rate in the fourth quarter had declined sequentially by 18% to 48% year-over-year growth, down from the 66% growth rate in the most recent quarter reported to investors in advance of the November 2, 2021, special meeting. In addition, Nextdoor reported quarterly average revenue per weekly active user (ARPU) of $1.65, revealing that the ARPU growth rate in the quarter had declined substantially by 26% to just 12% year-over-year growth from 38% growth in the third quarter, which indicated that the Company's ability to monetize its platform was faltering. On this news, the price of Nextdoor common stock declined approximately 14%, from $6.24 on March 1, 2022, to $5.39 on March 4, 2022. Then, on May 10, 2022, Nextdoor revealed that its global weekly active users (WAUs) growth had increased just 1% sequentially (from 32% year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter of 2021 to 33% year-over-year growth in the first quarter of 2022) and that U.S. WAUs had actually suffered a sequential decline of approximately one hundred thousand users. On this news, the price of Nextdoor Class A common stock fell approximately 8%. Next, on August 9, 2022, Nextdoor revealed that its platform continued to materially decline, reporting that revenue growth slowed to just 19% year-over-year during the quarter and that Nextdoor's U.S. WAUs had declined for the second quarter in a row to 29.2 million. On this news, the price of Nextdoor Class A common stock fell approximately 25%. Finally, on November 8, 2022, Nextdoor reported that its revenues during the quarter declined sequentially by $1 million to $54 million, representing just 2% year-over-year growth, and that Nextdoor's quarterly ARPU growth was increasingly negative, contracting by 12% compared to the prior year quarter. On this news, the price of Nextdoor Class A common stock fell approximately 11%. In total, the price of Nextdoor Class A common stock fell nearly 90% from the $18.59 per share price high immediately after the Merger, causing investors to suffer millions of dollars in losses and economic damages under the federal securities laws. The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period Defendants made statements that were materially false and/or misleading when made because they failed to disclose the following adverse facts pertaining to Nextdoor and Nextdoor Private's business, operations, and financial condition, which were known to defendants or recklessly disregarded by them: (1) that Nextdoor's financial results prior to the Merger had been temporarily inflated by the ephemeral effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had pulled forward demand for Nextdoor's platform and cannibalized future advertising revenue growth; (2) that, rather than being sustained, such growth trends had already begun reversing at the start of the Class Period; (3) that Nextdoor's total addressable market was materially smaller than the 312 million households represented to investors; (4) that, by the start of the Class Period, Nextdoor's most important market–the U.S. market–was already substantially saturated, impairing the Company's ability to monetize users and increase its ARPU or U.S. WAUs; and (5) that, because of (1)-(4) above, Nextdoor's revenue guidance for fiscal year 2022 had no reasonable basis in fact and the Company was tracking tens of millions of dollars below the revenue trajectory provided to investors. What's Next? A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/KIND or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 332-239-2660. If you suffered a loss in Nextdoor you have until April 29, 2024, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. There is No Cost to You We represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful. Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. 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Louisiana lawmakers approve bill to expand the death penalty — and more A bill that would add the electric chair and nitrogen gas hypoxia as methods of execution in Louisiana advanced from the full Legislature on Thursday. The bill would also shield information from the public about drug manufacturers and materials involved in an execution, though an amendment in a Senate committee removed the criminal penalties for leaking that information that had been included in a prior version. The bill was also amended to give the state inspector general oversight of the medical drugs, supplies and equipment used in executions to ensure they come from a reputable source. Lawmakers in the House agreed to those changes Thursday afternoon, sending the bill to Gov. Jeff Landry's desk and ending a two week special session on crime. Landry is expected to sign that bill — and several other tough-on-crime proposals — next week. The proposal to expand the methods of execution, House Bill 6, was supported by Landry and passed the majority-Republican Legislature with ease. Rep. Nicholas Muscarello, R-Hammond and author of the bill, said in an interview before the session that he grappled with whether to bring the proposal. "It's death. It's not fun," he said. "I've stayed up many nights thinking about this bill." But Muscarello said his focus is on bringing justice to crime victims and their families, a sentiment that Landry and lawmakers repeated frequently over the last two weeks. Landry joined crime victims and their family members Thursday morning to watch the chamber's final vote. Wayne and Carol Guzzardo, whose 27-year-old daughter Stephanie was shot and killed at Calendar's restaurant in Baton Rouge in 1995, were among the crime victims who joined Landry to observe. The Guzzardos have spent the last three decades fighting to see their daughter's killer, Todd Wessinger, executed. They testified in multiple legislative committees this week in support of the bill. "We've been accused of being revengeful. Well, we don't want no revenge. We want justice for our daughter. That's all we want," said Wayne Guzzardo in an interview. The Legislature's approval of the bill signals that the state will soon resume executions after a 14-year hiatus, giving people like the Guzzardos their desired outcome but also raising concerns from anti-death penalty advocates. "I don't mean to take away any of the pain of the victim's family. But in a state that has an 84 percent reversal rate of death sentences, in a state that has far more exonerations than executions, that contract with the victims simply can't be kept," said Cecelia Kappel, executive director of the Capital Appeals Project, a nonprofit law office that fights to get its clients off death row. In addition to HB 6, the Legislature also sent over a dozen other bills to Gov. Landry's desk during a two-week session that is likely to reshape the landscape of criminal punishment in Louisiana for years to come. Throughout the special session, there was little time for debate, and a number of consequential policy changes were pushed through without a clear picture of what they would cost taxpayers or the presentation of evidence to support that they would achieve their stated goals. The bills approved by both the House and Senate this week included: - House Bill 1: Gives the public access to the arrest, court summons and sentencing records of children who are accused of violent crimes. - House Bill 2: Gives law enforcement officers immunity from civil lawsuits for actions carried out in the course of their official work. - House Bill 5: Designates the crime of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities as a crime of violence. - House Bill 7: Increases penalties for the crime of carjacking. - House Bill 8: Institutes a minimum sentence of 25 years at hard labor for anyone convicted of selling fentanyl "in a manner where there is reasonable appeal to a minor due to the shape, color, taste, or design of the fentanyl or the fentanyl's packaging." - House Bill 9: Eliminates parole eligibility for most people who commit crimes after August 1, 2024. - House Bill 11: Extends the length of probation that can be required for those released from incarceration, allows for probation to be extended solely because defendants are unable to pay fines and fees, increases penalties for probation violations, and expands the types of offenses that can be considered violations (including to "any attempt to commit" a misdemeanor). - House Bill 23: Changes the procedures for challenging the constitutionality of a Louisiana law. - Senate Bill 1: Allows most people eighteen years or older to legally carry a concealed weapon without a permit. - Senate Bill 3: Allows for 17 year olds to be tried as adults. - Senate Bill 5: Requires a unanimous vote by the parole board for parole to be granted and further restricts parole eligibility. - Senate Bill 9: Allows for prosecution of noncapital sex offenses past the statute of limitations if new photographic or video evidence is discovered. - Senate Bill 10: Restricts the amount of "good time," or diminishment of sentence that can be earned for good behavior, by those convicted in the death of a peace officer or first responder.

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Joyce Ann Strecker, 83 years of age, of Sardinia, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at her residence. Joyce was born on September 1, 1940, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Serilda (Wells) Murray. Joyce worked as a licensed practical nurse for the Adams County Regional Medical Center until her retirement. She attended the Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Alan Strecker, whom she married on April 4, 1964, and who passed away on August 27, 2021. She was also preceded in death by her grandchild, Lynn; her brother, John Murray; and her sisters, Janet Noble and Helen Faulkenstine. Joyce is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Todd Geeslin, of Sardinia; and her son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Tanya Strecker, of Winchester. She will be missed by her two grandchildren, Hayden and Kayleigh. Family and friends may pay their respects during visitation on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the Bradford-Sullivan Funeral Home, in Winchester. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation, on Friday, March 1, 2024, beginning at 1:00 pm, at the Bradford-Sullivan Funeral Home, in Winchester. Richard Williams will officiate the service. The burial will follow at the Winchester Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Bradford-Sullivan Funeral Home. Please visit us at www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com to leave words of comfort for the family in our online guestbook.

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Here's what was the biggest news this week: bitcoin's price jumped over $60,000 and Coinbase's app crashed, Telegram rolled out a plan to pay out rewards using toncoin on the TON blockchain and … Read Full Story Latest posts by Bitcoin News Editor (see all) - Merrill and Wells Fargo are taking Bitcoin ETFs even more mainstream - February 29, 2024 - Bitcoin jumped and Coinbase's app crashed, while Aptos eyes Hong Kong and Telegram rolls out rewards with TON - February 29, 2024 - BofA's Merrill, Wells Fargo offering spot bitcoin ETFs to clients - February 29, 2024

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Osmosis (OSMO) traded 1.3% lower against the dollar during the one day period ending at 19:00 PM Eastern on February 29th. One Osmosis coin can now be bought for about $1.58 or 0.00002581 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Osmosis has a market capitalization of $844.77 million and $70.99 million worth of Osmosis was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. In the last seven days, Osmosis has traded up 3% against the dollar. Here's how other 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 2.2% lower 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 down 2.2% 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 1.2% higher 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 2.2% lower 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. Osmosis Coin Profile Osmosis was first traded on February 19th, 2021. Osmosis' total supply is 646,701,527 coins and its circulating supply is 534,040,754 coins. The official website for Osmosis is osmosis.zone. Osmosis' official Twitter account is @osmosiszone and its Facebook page is accessible here. Buying and Selling Osmosis It is usually not currently possible to buy alternative cryptocurrencies such as Osmosis directly using US dollars. Investors seeking to acquire Osmosis should first buy Ethereum or Bitcoin using an exchange that deals in US dollars such as Coinbase, Gemini or GDAX. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Ethereum or Bitcoin to buy Osmosis using one of the aforementioned exchanges. Receive News & Updates for Osmosis Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and updates for Osmosis and related cryptocurrencies with MarketBeat.com's FREE CryptoBeat newsletter.

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Statewide: When health care systems fail to report abuse A Chicago Tribune investigation found multiple cases where hospital systems allowed medical providers to keep seeing patients after they were accused of sexual misconduct. It found the systems often failed to report the allegations to the state. Instead, lawsuits were quietly settled with confidentiality agreements, prohibiting the patients from going public. We talk with one of the reporters on this episode. Also:

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Only have a minute? Listen instead Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... | BROWNSVILLE — The girls with the festoons of color woven through their hair and their faces all smiles and eyes dancing moved rhythmically through the chilly afternoon. Along Elizabeth Street, old men and their grandchildren and their mothers and their fathers waited in their folding chairs in anticipation for the children's parade to pass. The Children's Parade hosted by the Brownsville Independent School District returned to the streets Thursday afternoon with great fanfare and celebration. The color and the passion and the beauty seemed to declare the arrival of the 87th Annual Charro Days. There was a sort of jubilant quality about it all, as though the kids and their teachers and their parents were making once again the declaration that the beauty of things reigns supreme. To the parents and grandparents, it was the celebration of a tradition that is as much a part of Brownsville as Brownsville herself. "It's a great tradition," said Rene Ramos, 54. "It's celebrating the sisterhood of our two cities, Brownsville and Matamoros." "It's a tradition," said his daughter Melissa Pena, whose two young girls in their colorful ribbons played nearby. "I used to go out in the parade in middle school and high school, and now I'm bringing them," Pena said. Each dance group represented a specific school and each school presented a dance from a specific state in Mexico. From Sharp Elementary came the Guanajuato girls with their layered dresses of red and green and their rebozos fluttering the breeze and their male partners shifting around in their linen costumes. "I feel excited," said Ariana Melchor, 10, a fifth grader at Sharp. "I've been doing this for four years," she said. "I practice a lot at home." The youngsters from Southmost Elementary were decked out in their fine Queretaro costumes as they prepared to perform El Baile de la Shaja. They worked long and hard for this moment. "We practiced two times a week for an hour and a half for three months, and also for three hours every Saturday," said Southmost Principal Aida Fernandez. Her young dancer Karla Gonzalez was restless with excitement. She and her friends were already moving with their measured steps as if powering up for their performance. Preparing for this moment although joyous was sometimes challenging, but not necessarily because of the dance itself. "Working with the boys, they don't always pay attention," she said, then looking at some of the male dancers, added, "Ahem!"

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LUTON, England, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Erling Haaland roared back to his best form with a five-goal salvo as Manchester City thumped Luton Town 6-2 at Kenilworth Road to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Tuesday. Luton had no answer to the marauding Norwegian who bagged his eighth City hat-trick before halftime and then scored twice more after the break to kill off a stirring Luton revival. The 23-year-old Haaland's first four goals were all created by Kevin De Bruyne. Mateo Kovacic also got on the scoresheet for holders City who are unbeaten in 18 games in all competitions. Luton did threaten an unlikely comeback when Jordan Clark found the top corner with a sublime effort on the stroke of halftime and netted again early in the second half to make it 3-2. But a strong City side instantly found another gear to cruise into the hat for the last eight. Haaland became the first top-flight player to score five goals in an FA Cup tie since George Best struck six for Manchester United against Northampton Town in 1970. The only blemish for City, who face Manchester United in the Premier league on Sunday, was an injury to Jack Grealish who was forced off in the opening period. Haaland had scored only five goals in his previous 11 appearances for City -- a spell interrupted by a foot injury that some suggested had taken the edge off his game. But he answered any doubters in emphatic fashion with a sensational display of centre forward play. City meant business from the start and went ahead in the fourth minute as Matheus Nunes played in De Bruyne who cut back a perfect pass for Haaland to fire past Tim Krul. De Bruyne played Haaland through in the 18th minute to make it 2-0 and Haaland's hat-trick goal was almost a carbon copy as he again surged on to a De Bruyne pass to dink a shot over Krul. Clark gave the home fans some cheer when he curled a perfect shot past Stefan Ortega and Luton punished City for some slack defending just after the restart with Clark finishing well. But Haaland tapped in a De Bruyne pass a couple of minutes later and then grabbed his fifth from Bernardo Silva's assist before being substituted, much to Luton's relief. Second-tier leaders Leicester City joined Pep Guardiola's side in the quarter-finals as they beat Premier League Bournemouth 1-0. (Reporting by Martyn Herman Editing by Toby Davis)

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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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Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Children's Place, Inc. ("The Children's Place" or the "Company") PLCE investors that a lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors that purchased Children's Place securities between March 16, 2023 and February 8, 2024 inclusive (the "Class Period"). Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 310-692-8883 or email: lesley@portnoylaw.com, to discuss their legal rights, or click here to join the case via www.portnoylaw.com. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors' options for pursuing claims to recover their losses. On February 9, 2024, The Children's Place disclosed preliminary financial results for Q4 of fiscal year 2023, indicating expected net sales below previous guidance and a projected adjusted operating loss due to aggressive promotions, higher split shipment costs, and increased inventory valuation adjustments. Following this news, the company's stock price dropped by 37% on the same day. A class action lawsuit alleges that during the Class Period, The Children's Place made false/misleading statements and failed to disclose: 1) the extent of its aggressive promotional tactics, 2) the overstatement of its inventory values, 3) the likely adverse impact on its fiscal 2023 financial results, and 4) as a result, the company's positive statements about its business and prospects were materially misleading or lacked a reasonable basis. Please visit our website to review more information and submit your transaction information. The Portnoy Law Firm represents investors in pursuing claims caused by corporate wrongdoing. The Firm's founding partner has recovered over $5.5 billion for aggrieved investors. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Lesley F. Portnoy, Esq. Admitted CA and NY Bar lesley@portnoylaw.com 310-692-8883 www.portnoylaw.com Attorney Advertising © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Karen Marie Schwallie-Gallenstein, 40, was given wings to fly to her Heavenly home Monday, February 26, 2024. Karen was welcomed to the world on December 16, 1983 by her loving parents, Pamela Wills of Hamersville and Thomas Schwallie of Ripley. In addition to her parents, Karen is survived by her devoted fiancé, Tony Doll, of Amelia; two beautiful daughters, Alexis Boone and Ainslee Gallenstein and their amazing father, Mark Gallenstein, of Maysville; her fur babies, Koala and Boris; her younger siblings, Kelley (Jack) Bane of Tollesboro, KY, and Robert (Christina) Schwallie of Louisa, KY; her special Auntie Ollie Bissantz of Russellville; her paternal grandfather, James Schwallie of Ripley, OH; her niece and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. Karen was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Delmor and Mable Jones, and her paternal grandmother, Rose Schwallie. Karen was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2015, and her life drastically changed. Prior to her diagnosis, she had obtained her nursing license from Hondros College. Karen fought hard for her daughters, and on the days she was tired, her parents and loved ones provided the strength she struggled to find. Karen lived life to make others smile and leaves behind so many precious memories. Her absence will leave a permanent void. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Cahall Funeral Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Rev. Jackie Wayne McElfresh will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Sunday. Interment will follow the funeral service in Red Oak Cemetery near Ripley, Ohio. If desired, memorial donations may be made to: St. Patrick School 318 Limestone Street Maysville, KY. 41056. Condolence may be sent to the family at www.cahallfuneralhomes.com

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Jack Teixeira expected to plead guilty in documents leak case Updated February 29, 2024 at 6:13 PM ET Jack Teixeira, the former Air National guardsman charged with leaking classified military documents online, is expected to plead guilty in the case. Prosecutors on Thursday filed a motion in federal court in Boston asking for a change of plea hearing next week. The request comes almost a year after Teixeira was arrested and charged with the illegal retention and transmission of national defense information. He originally pleaded not guiltyto the charges. Teixiera was indicted in June 2023by a federal grand jury in Boston following his arrest that April after he allegedly shared highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine, in addition to other to national security issues on Discord, the social media site. What Teixiera is alleged to have done According to charging documents, Teixeira had worked in the 102nd Intelligence Wing based at Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod, Mass., since May 2022 until his arrest. He was a cyber transports systems journeyman — similar to an information technology specialist — for the National Guard. His unit provides worldwide intelligence for combat support and homeland security. Teixeira was granted a "top secret security clearance" in 2021, meaning he would have signed a "lifetime binding non-disclosure agreement" acknowledging that leaking protected information could result in criminal charges, according to the federal complaint. According to the court documents, a social media user suspected of being Teixeira began releasing classified information in "paragraphs of text" onto a social media platform later revealed to be Discord as early as December 2022. Initially, the purpose of divulging secret information was to "discuss geopolitical affairs and current and historical wars," the federal complaint said. But beginning in January, the online user began posting photographs of what appeared to be official U.S. government documents with classification markings. Among the documents photographed was the status of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including troop movements on a particular date. The leaker later explained to another user that he was concerned that he would get in trouble for "making the transcriptions of text in the workplace" so he began taking the documents to his residence and photographing them, another online user known to have interacted with the leaker told the FBI. Fallout from the leaks Following the leaks, the Air National Guard took action against 15 service members, ranging from sergeants to colonels, for dereliction of duties for not stopping Teixeira's alleged activity. Some were fired, others received administrative punishment. Col. Sean Riley, who headed the 102nd Intelligence Wing at Otis Air National Guard Base on Cape Cod, was relieved of command. The Guard said it also suspended other commanders and said the 102nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group was "taken off mission" when Teixeira was discovered as the source of the unauthorized disclosures. The Air Force Inspector General's report painted a damning picture of inaction by officials in Teixeira's unit, who were repeatedly aware of what he was doing. "Had any of these members come forward, security officials would likely have facilitated restricting systems/facility access and alerted the appropriate authorities, reducing the length and depth of the unauthorized and unlawful disclosures by several months," the report said. With reporting by NPR's Juliana Kim, Jenna McLaughlin and Tom Bowman Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Greenwich, CT, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Belpointe PREP, LLC (NYSE American: OZ) ("Belpointe OZ"), a publicly traded qualified opportunity fund, today announced its unaudited quarterly net asset value ("NAV") as of December 31, 2023 of $365.43 million or $100.88 per Class A unit. "Despite current challenges and uncertainties in the commercial real estate market, including higher interest rates, tighter lending conditions and increased construction costs, we are pleased to announce that our NAV remains relatively stable" said Brandon Lacoff, CEO of Belpointe OZ. NAV is not a measure used under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"), and the valuations of and certain adjustments made to our assets and liabilities used in the determination of NAV will differ from U.S. GAAP. You should not consider NAV to be equivalent to members' capital or any other U.S. GAAP measure. For information on how Belpointe OZ calculates NAV, see the "Net Asset Value Calculation and Valuation Policies" section of our prospectus In calculating its NAV, Belpointe OZ adjusted for the transaction costs and equity premium associated with its acquisition of Belpointe REIT, Inc., however, did not adjust for gains or distributions distributable to the manager pursuant to the manager's Class B units based on the conclusion that such amounts would be immaterial. The fair value of Belpointe OZ's real estate assets may have been impacted after December 31, 2023 by circumstances and events that are as of yet unknown. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. All investments involve risk including the loss of principal. About Belpointe OZ Belpointe OZ is a publicly traded qualified opportunity fund, listed on NYSE American under the symbol "OZ." To date, Belpointe OZ has over 2,500 units in its development pipeline throughout four cities, representing an approximate total project cost of over $1.3 billion. Belpointe OZ has filed two registration statements (including a combined prospectus) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the offer and sale of up to an aggregate of $1,500,000,000 of Class A units representing limited liability interests in Belpointe OZ (the "Class A units"). Before you invest, you should read Belpointe OZ's most recent prospectus and the other documents that it has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Belpointe OZ and the offering. Investing in Belpointe OZ's Class A units involves a high degree of risk, including a complete loss of investment. 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Home RGVSports Basketball Photo Gallery: Harvest Christian captures its second straight TAPPS 1A state title The Harvest Christian Eagles are the 2024 TAPPS 1A state champions for a second straight year. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) RGVSportsBasketballHigh SchoolMediaPhoto Photo Gallery: Harvest Christian captures its second straight TAPPS 1A state title By Ivan Palacios - February 29, 2024 FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Harvest Christian's Ashley Gonzalez (24) celebrates a play during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's Jamie Gonzalez (10) fires a 3-pointer during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's bench celebrates a big play by a teammate during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's Riley McClaugherty (12) goes up for a layup during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's Jamie Gonzalez (10) dishes a pass to a teammate during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's Lexi Garcia (1) goes up for a 3-pointer during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's Ashley Gonzalez (24) goes up for a layup during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's Riley McClaugherty (12) and Jamie Gonzalez (10) double team a player during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's Lexi Garcia (1) dishes a pass during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's Ashley Gonzalez (24) goes up for a layup during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's bench goes wild after a big pl ay during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's Lexi Garcia (1) celebrates a play during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's bench goes wild after a big pl ay during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian senior Lexi Garcia (1) is embraced by head coach Jaime Gonzalez as she checks out for the last time in her career. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's Ashley Gonzalez (24) is embraced by her dad and head coach Jaime Gonzalez as she checks out for the final time in her high school career. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian's seniors celebrate on the sidelines after subbing out for the last time in their high school careers. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Fans of Harvest Christian cheer during the TAPPS 1A state championship game against Texoma Christian on Thursday at Robinson High School. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) The 2024 TAPPS 1A All-Tournament team. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian head coach embraces his daughter, senior Ashley Gonzalez, after putting her state championship medal on her. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian head coach, left, and assistant coach Juan Landa share a moment after winning the TAPPS 1A state title. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Harvest Christian head coach Jaime Gonzalez is handed the TAPPS 1A state championship banner. (Mason Flippin | Special to RGVSports) Featured Local Savings Featured Local Savings RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Vaqueros drop rivalry tilt against Islanders RGV Baseball Schedule and Scores – 2/26/24 – 3/2/24 Back-to-Back: Harvest Christians wins second straight state title Edcouch-Elsa girls powerlifting wins regional title, eyeing state Home sweet home: UTRGV football to play at now-former H-E-B Park in Edinburg

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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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Pender Growth Fund Inc. (CVE:PTF – Get Free Report) reached a new 52-week high on Thursday . The stock traded as high as C$7.80 and last traded at C$7.80, with a volume of 3899 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at C$7.31. Pender Growth Fund Stock Up 6.7 % The stock has a market capitalization of C$57.41 million, a PE ratio of -4.46 and a beta of 0.56. The firm's fifty day moving average is C$6.75 and its 200-day moving average is C$6.69. The company has a quick ratio of 51.12, a current ratio of 0.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.37. About Pender Growth Fund Pender Growth Fund Inc specializes in later stage, special situations, and restructuring investments. The fund also provides expansion capital and invests in small caps and Eligible Small Businesses ("ESBs"). It seeks to invest in illiquid public and private companies in information technology, communications, life sciences, and proprietary technologies sectors and undervalued technology companies. Read More - Five stocks we like better than Pender Growth Fund - P/E Ratio Calculation: How to Assess Stocks - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - Are Penny Stocks a Good Fit for Your Portfolio? - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)? - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for Pender Growth Fund Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Pender Growth Fund and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises New York Community Bancorp, Inc. ("NYCB" or the "Company") NYCB investors that a lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors that purchased NYCB securities between March 1, 2023 and January 30, 2024, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Investors are encouraged to contact attorney Lesley F. Portnoy, by phone 310-692-8883 or email: lesley@portnoylaw.com, to discuss their legal rights, or click here to join the case via www.portnoylaw.com. The Portnoy Law Firm can provide a complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors' options for pursuing claims to recover their losses. The legal complaint asserts that during the Class Period, the Defendants did not inform investors about several critical issues: (1) the company was facing an increase in net charge-offs and a decline in the quality of its office portfolio; (2) as a consequence, it was likely that NYCB would experience higher loan losses; (3) due to these issues and NYCB's classification as a Category IV bank, there was a reasonable likelihood that the company would need to augment its allowance for credit losses; (4) these developments would negatively impact the company's financial results; (5) in an effort to conserve capital, NYCB planned to lower its quarterly common dividend to $0.05 per common share; and (6) as a result of these challenges, the Defendants' optimistic statements regarding the company's business operations, and future prospects were significantly misleading and/or lacked a solid foundation. Please visit our website to review more information and submit your transaction information. The Portnoy Law Firm represents investors in pursuing claims caused by corporate wrongdoing. The Firm's founding partner has recovered over $5.5 billion for aggrieved investors. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Lesley F. Portnoy, Esq. Admitted CA and NY Bar lesley@portnoylaw.com 310-692-8883 www.portnoylaw.com Attorney Advertising © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional Three Montana laws restricting abortion rights, including a ban on abortions after 20 weeks, have been struck down in court as unconstitutional. District Court Judge Kurt Krueger wrote in his ruling that the regulations attempt to impose severe burdens on abortion access without clear justification or credible evidence. The laws, passed by the Montana legislature in 2021, would have banned abortion at 20 weeks, barred doctors from prescribing medication abortions via telehealth services, required a 24-hour waiting period for medication abortions, and would have required doctors to offer an ultrasound before an abortion. The laws had been blocked by a preliminary injunction that was granted in October 2021. Under the court's ruling, the laws cannot be enforced. Krueger's decision referenced a Montana Supreme Court precedent from 1999 finding the state's constitutional right to privacy protects access to pre-viability abortion. The state's high court reaffirmed that precedent in a ruling last spring. A spokesperson for Attorney General of Montana Austin Knudsen said the state plans to appeal the ruling to the Montana Supreme Court, saying he's committed to "protecting the health and safety of women and unborn babies." Republicans in the state legislature continue to push for restrictions on abortion access. Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, called the Thursday ruling a critical victory. "As we celebrate today, we will continue to build on this win to fight for equitable abortion access in Montana and beyond," McGill said in a statement, adding that Montana will remain a crucial access point for those seeking abortion in the Rocky Mountain West. Several more anti-abortion rights laws are facing court challenges in Montana, including half a dozen from the 2023 legislative session. All anti-abortion rights restrictions, except for one requiring parental notification for patients 15-years-old or younger, have been blocked in court while those lawsuits play out. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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HOUSTON, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW) ("Intuitive Machines") ("Company"), a leading space exploration, infrastructure, and services company, today announced the completion of science and data transmission for all NASA and commercial payloads onboard Odysseus, the Nova-C class lunar lander, after the successful February 22 soft landing on the south pole region of the Moon. Intuitive Machines CEO Steve Altemus said, "Spaceflight's unique challenges are conquered on Earth but mastered in space. Our now proven robust lunar program, a national asset, feeds directly into our second and third missions. This success drives our relentless pursuit of performance excellence to benefit the entire industry." Intuitive Machines achieved these marquee accomplishments in the Company's first attempt to land on the Moon: - Successfully soft-landed the Company's Nova-C class lunar lander, Odysseus, on the Moon, marking the United States' first lunar landing in over 50 years since Apollo 17 - Validated the performance of the Company's proprietary liquid methane and liquid oxygen propulsion system through the first-ever deep space ignition, followed by multiple restarts, repeatedly providing successful spacecraft maneuvers - Became the first commercial-sector company and NASA CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) provider to successfully land and transmit scientific data to and from the Moon - Landed Odysseus, farther south than any vehicle in the world has ever soft-landed on the Moon, which we believe is significant given NASA's $93B Artemis Campaign is targeting the region for human missions - Traveled over 600,000 miles and softly landed less than one mile from its intended Malapert A landing region - Transmitted over 350 megabytes of science and engineering data, which was collected across all payloads; NASA confirms mission success - Exceeded one of the mission objectives to operate 144 hours on the lunar surface and entered standby mode on February 29, 2024, as we await two to three weeks for the next lunar day and a potential for Odysseus' revival - Fundamentally disrupted the economics of landing on the Moon through a fixed-price performance contract, demonstrating unprecedented economics and efficiency to commercial customers and NASA Accomplishing the IM-1 mission required Intuitive Machines to integrate on a global scale. Radio astronomy dishes spread across a dozen countries, international hardware providers, and the strength of the United States domestic supply chain across more than 50 congressional districts were paramount in the IM-1 mission success. Mr. Altemus continued, "Before this mission, we had an absolute sense of humility and relied on our technical excellence and years of experience to triumph and persevere throughout all the challenges we faced during the mission. Following our unequivocal success, I am emboldened for the future of the U.S. and international lunar economy and Intuitive Machines' future as we believe we can win, execute, and pioneer the future of the cislunar market." About Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines is a diversified space company focused on space exploration. Intuitive Machines supplies space products and services to support sustained robotic and human exploration to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Intuitive Machines' products and services are offered through its four business units: Lunar Access Services, Orbital Services, Lunar Data Services, and Space Products and Infrastructure. For more information, please visit intuitivemachines.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "strive," "would," but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. 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When I picked up my daughter to take her to the airport and flight home to the Gold Coast, she was carrying just a handbag. Hold the bus. You've spent two weeks in Melbourne – there has to be something bigger than a handbag? Sadie shrugged. Nah, that was it. Said she'd been mining stuff that was still stashed in her old Brunswick house. Otherwise, she'd just rotated clothes. "Anyway, you should be rapt. You taught me to always pack light, Ma." Physically packing light is one of my few life skills. Hand luggage for six weeks in Europe decades before carry-on was all the rage post-COVID. Weekend in Hobart with knickers, a top and a Kindle shoved in an emerald tote. No weight of fashion decisions or giant bags. Right now, at a weird time when some of life's underpinnings are in flux – story for another day – my mission is to avoid preoccupations about the past or anxieties about the future by also trying to pack light in a metaphysical sense. To box-up emotions or yearnings that feel disruptive or dangerous. To keep it simple, to eat and sleep and move properly and do paint by numbers and hack at the passionfruit vine in the sun and read thrillers. Life, of course, boils down to a series of finds and losses. We lose faith. Our marbles, money, eyesight. Youth. Our way. Keys, direction, impetus, belief. Beloveds. Right now, the royal family is losing its lustre thanks to staff shortages. Barnaby Joyce has lost booze. Two Sydney families have lost sons in a hideous way. Bradley Cooper has plain lost it, crying in a lame video over missing Leonard Bernstein despite having never met the composer. The stuff we find is generally better. Joy, partners, happy places. Inspiration, pens that work, clean tea towels, challenges, horizons, courage. We find purpose, ways to opportunity. Sometimes even serenity. Kicking out intangibles feels self-consciously woo-woo, but woo-wooers have it that embracing minimalism in thought lets you focus on what's really important. So I'm trying to stay in the dreaded moment and yeah, I agree in this moment I'm becoming a cliche. One friend annually combs her contacts and deletes anyone who isn't pulling their weight in the relationship or is boring. Another recommends the yearly wardrobe clean-out, says letting go of material possessions and "ego-driven desires" – new name for the vintage YSL sandals – promotes a sense of inner freedom. Which is how I found myself in the walk-in robe, planning to detach from external validation by culling clothes. Hopeless. For every Lee Riders denim blazer and Perri Cutten 1990s leather jacket on the "out" pile, there were multiple things on the "keep". Mum's jersey halter-neck maxi from nearly 50 years ago, the dress Sadie sewed me for Christmas when she was little, both my wedding dresses. Turns out I'm not someone who can ditch sentimental things. Wedged between my grandmother Neita's hats in a box, a sheaf of letters tied with a glittery shoelace. All from the late 1980s, from my first love Paul. One that found me in Germany, when I was overseas most of 1988, was creased, read so many times. "Got your letters, read them with hunger. Stared at the pics, wondering although she looks the same, who is she now? I decided I wanted to be a kite and wished I could fly away to be with you. "I lay on my back in a park with the string's end tied and tugging at my belt as fat rain dropped on my face. The kite of course, a la Charlie Brown, got stuck in a tree." When I married at 24, I asked my mother if I should throw out Paul's letters. No way, she said. He's a big part of your history. Of who you are. You must honour that. Keep them, always. Maybe it's harder to lose things, to travel light, than it seems. Kate Halfpenny is the founder of Bad Mother Media. The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge, champion and inform your own. Sign up here.

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Feb. 29, 2024 By Staff Report PJ Horgan's, an Irish bar and eatery that has served Sunnyside for over 60 years, has announced that it will close its doors for the last time on Sunday. The bar wrote a post on Instagram, stating that it will be closing its doors permanently at 49-02 Skillman Ave. following a "final hurrah" for the St. Pat's for All Parade on Sunday, March 3. A spokesperson for the bar wrote that they hoped that the "doors will not stay closed for long". The Irish bar and eatery opened at its current location on the corner of 49th Street and Skillman Avenue in March 2018 after shuttering at its original location on Queens Boulevard three years earlier. Irish native Patrick Joseph Horgan opened the original bar in 1963 and ran the establishment for more than three decades before retiring in 1994. Despite changing ownership and location, the bar retained Horgan's name as a testament to the neighborhood establishment that he had built. The bar closed for good at its original location at 42-17 Queens Blvd. in November 2015 after suffering damage during a kitchen fire in April of that year. Horgan's initially closed "temporarily" for repairs, but then-owner John Murphy later decided to close the bar for good. John Ciafone, an attorney and former City Council candidate, bought the site along with an adjacent shuttered movie theater as part of his plans to develop a five-to-seven-story building at the location. The project has not yet been completed due to a series of delays. Joe Gillespie, a Sunnyside resident who owned the bar before Murphy, announced plans in 2017 to create "an updated version" of the original PJ Horgan's on Skillman Avenue. The Skillman Avenue location once housed a dry-cleaning business and required extensive renovations before it opened to the public in 2018. The new pub offered a variety of craft and draft beers in addition to whiskeys, gin, cocktails, and an extensive food menu consisting of standard pub fare. In a post on their website, PJ Horgan's said the new location was not a recreation of the original pub but rather a 21st-century tribute to Patrick Joseph Horgan. Sunday's finale will kick off at noon, the bar said on Instagram, and will coincide with the annual St. Pat's for All Parade. The parade, which will begin at noon at the corner of Skillman Avenue and 43rd Street, has taken place in Sunnyside and Woodside for more than two decades in response to the exclusion of LGBTQ individuals from the Manhattan St. Patrick's Day Parade. The St. Pat's for All Parade remains an annual Sunnyside tradition even though LGBTQ groups are now permitted to march in the Manhattan parade. Last year's event concluded at the corner of 58th Street and Woodside Avenue.

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New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for the creation of a post of director of the National Institute for One Health, Nagpur, who will also serve as the mission director for the multi-ministerial and multi-sectoral. The 'National One Health Mission' has been constituted for integrated disease control and pandemic preparedness. According to an official release from the Cabinet, "The post of director of the National Institute for One Health at the level of Scientist 'H' on a pay scale of 15 (Rs 1,82,000-Rs 2,24,100) will have annual financial implications of around Rs 35.59 lakh." "The director of the National Institute for One Health, Nagpur, will serve as the mission director for the multi-ministerial and multi-sectoral National One Health Mission for integrated disease control and pandemic preparedness by bringing the human, animal, plant and environmental sectors together," it said. "A programme for strengthening research and development towards integrated disease central and pandemic preparedness for the National One Health Mission has already been approved on January 1, 2024," said the release. As per the release, the National One Health Mission will help India achieve integrated disease control and pandemic preparedness by institutionalising the One Health approach. It will also leverage the ongoing and planned programmes of different ministries and departments by fostering collaborations to address the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment holistically and sustainably, it said. In the past few decades, several infectious disease outbreaks like Nipah, H5N1 avian influenza, SARS-CoV-2, etc. have culminated into public health emergencies of international concern. In addition, outbreaks of animal diseases such as foot and mouth disease, lumpy skin disease in cattle, African swine fever in pigs, etc. can impact the economic well-being of farmers and the country's food security. These diseases also impact wildlife and threaten their conservation, it said. The complexity and interconnectedness of the challenges threatening humans, animals, and the environment, including plants, where they coexist, therefore require a holistic and integrated 'One Health '-based approach to achieve the goal of 'Health and Wellness for All'. Considering this, an integrated framework in the form of a "National One Health Mission" has been created with the collaboration of 13 Government departments, which will coordinate and synergize priority activities across the sectors, such as undertaking integrated and holistic R&D across sectors for early detection of epidemics and pandemics, following a 'One Health' approach and developing roadmap for targeted R&D for fast-tracking medical countermeasures such as vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, monoclonals and other genomic tools, etc. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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Leading U.S. investment platforms Meryll Lynch and Wells Fargo are now offering clients access to Bitcoin spot ETFs despite initially hesitating on the move. As reported by Bloomberg, the firms are offering the ETFs to certain wealth management clients who specifically request the product, which allows clients to directly invest in BTC through an ETF wrapper. Merrill Lynch Embraces Bitcoin Last month, Merrill Lynch, the investment management division of Bank of America, was one of U.S. financial giants to receive major rebuke for its initial refusal to allow customer access to the ETFs after their historic launch last month. At the time, Fox Business reported that Merrill Lynch was waiting to see whether the ETFs could trade efficiently before changing their internal policy, which did not allow for such products. By all measures, the ETFs have had a massively successful launch. Since approval, shares for funds like the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) now trade at perfect parity with their underlying BTC value after years of trading at a discount. The ETFs have also drawn massive trading volume, collectively processing a record-breaking $7.7 billion in trades on Wednesday, alongside a record $673 million in net flows. BlackRock and Fidelity's Bitcoin ETFs proved to be the two most successful ETF launches in history after thirty days. Given their proven demand, multiple analysts suspected that major wirehouses would likely hurry to offer the products to clients for fear of missing out. "I'm sure pressure is mounting for them," wrote Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas to X on Wednesday. "They like to see [a] track record and get paid off, but with grassroots demand like this they [are] gonna have to expedite." Meanwhile, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes the ETFs are still awaiting a wave of demand from investment platforms that haven't offered them to clients yet. "I think there's an even bigger wave coming in a few months as we start to see the major wirehouses turn on… but this has been Bitcoin's IPO moment," he told CNBC on Thursday. Vanguard Still Opposed to Bitcoin While Merrill welcomes the ETFs, Vanguard – the world's second-largest asset manager after BlackRock – still won't let clients buy the asset through its platform, citing a difference in investment philosophies. The firm is still a major investor in MicroStrategy and several major Bitcoin mining firms, however. On Thursday, Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley stepped down from his role after a 33-year run.

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The Government's Rail Minister has issued a plea for patience to residents frustrated with delays to three of the stations on the Northumberland Line. During a visit to the North East, rail minister Huw Merriman confirmed that the stations at Blyth Newsham, Ashington and Seaton Delaval would be open this summer as planned. However, he was unable to give a definitive date in 2025 for those at Bedlington, Northumberland Park and Blyth Bebside. Residents and local politicians were left frustrated after the station was confirmed to be delayed late last year. At the time, independent councillor Malcolm Robinson, who represents the Bedlington West ward, called the setback a "kick in the teeth" for the town. - Read more: Marks and Spencer to close Hexham store and jobs could be lost - Keep up to date with all the latest local news from Northumberland with our free newsletter Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service at the building site for the new station at Newsham, Mr Merriman said: "Of course, we would have wanted all of the stations open at the same time, but what I would just say is since the 1960s when this railway line was closed to passengers, people have been campaigning for it to be reopened. "Three stations will be open this year. We ask for a little patience for the other three stations which will be open in the following year. "In the scheme of decades of campaigning, we hope people will see the positives of what is going on here." Poor weather and complications arising from mine works were blamed for the delays. Mr Merriman also confirmed that the full cost of the project would be published following its completion. It follows calls from prominent North East Labour figures for the Government to "come clean" about any additional costs. The scheme was originally forecast to cost £166 million in 2021. The minister continued: "There have been adverse weather conditions to battle against and we have found masses underground, this being a mining area, that we weren't quite expecting. It is a testament to the team here that we are in a position to have the entry into service in the summer and those three stations open. "When we have delays, when we have weather challenges and mining challenges it does add towards the cost. We will look to make sure we publish the completed cost, but we're focusing on delivering it. "We have to deliver it at cost and to time - those are the pressures that the team are really well-aware of. When we have got the job completed we will publish the costs of it. "It's so exciting and I really hope that the community use the railway line as much as they can, because it's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime for this area to regenerate and get people the skills and opportunities that they need. I'm just really excited this is going to be happening. "This is an investment into Northumberland to allow people to be better connected to Newcastle. When we talk about infrastructure what we mean is people, opportunities and lives transformed because they've got better paid jobs, they've skills, they've got connections to college they need, and I think for the young people here this is really offers hope." The Northumberland Line will see passenger rail return to the south east of the county for the first time since the 1960s, when the original line was closed as part of the now-infamous Beeching cuts. Rumours of the delays first surfaced in September, before the news was confirmed in January. Join our WhatsApp communities ChronicleLive is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our communities. We have a number of communities to join, so you can choose which one you want to be part of and we'll send you the latest news direct to your phone. You could even join them all! To join you need to have WhatsApp on your device. All you need to do is choose which community you want to join, click on the link and press 'join community'. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the ChronicleLive team. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our privacy notice.

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Bellville DT DJ Sanders is a hot commodity, but still a man of mystery DJ Sanders is one of the country's top prospects, but is still somewhat a man of mystery. The standout from Bellville holds 22 offers, but he has yet to fully invest himself in the recruiting process. He has a highlight film that shows him making plays in the backfield, from sideline to sideline, stripping and ripping the ball and returning it for scores. Sanders is often times a man among boys at the high school level. Simply put, the Rivals250 member has limitless upside as Bellville head coach Grady Rowe pointed out this week. "First off, his athletic ability, everybody sees that," Rowe said. "Right now, he's 6-3, 315 pounds, but he's light on his feet, can move. That's the first thing that sticks out, that he can move, can bend. He's just so athletic. And then he's explosive at the same time. You don't see a lot of 300-pounders that can move like he can move." When it comes to recruiting, Sanders is a bit of a riddle. He's not very active on social media. He's not one who craves the media attention. He has taken a handful of visits to in-state programs, but he's still sorting through any upcoming spring visits and official visits. It's not that recruiting isn't important to Sanders, it's just more of his personality to not have a need to soak up the spotlight. "He's a great kid, number one," Rowe said. "He's not a big-time talker. Sometimes I wish he was a little more into recruiting than he is, but he doesn't take it for granted. He's not one I have to worry about getting a big head. A lot of times, when you have four- and five-star guys, you worry about them getting a big head, not play for the team. That's the furthest thing away from him. That's just not him. He's just a good kid." Programs like Alabama, Auburn, Baylor, LSU, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and USC (among others) have already offered. As good as Sanders is at this young stage of his career, there's still room for improvement. "I think just technique-wise, that's a big thing (to improve on)," Rowe said. "He's so much bigger and stronger than everybody. He just needs to keep developing some different moves, continue to hit the weight room and get stronger, because he's so athletic and big." Sanders' athleticism isn't only evident on the football field. He was a first-team all-district basketball player in 2023 and a regional qualifier in the shot put. "A lot of colleges came through last year, saw him playing basketball and said 'That's a no-brainer, coach.' You don't see many 300-pounders that can get up and dunk, bounce around like that," Rowe said. On the recruiting front, Sanders is keeping an open mind to all of his options. Coach Rowe said not to pay attention to any early predictions, because Sanders doesn't tell anyone what he's thinking when it comes to recruiting and he really doesn't have an idea of where he's leaning. "He'll narrow things down. He's gone on several different visits to different places. We actually laugh at the reports that come out right now, like a report that he's 90 percent going somewhere," Rowe said. "He hasn't told anybody anything. You ask him, he'll tell you, 'I'm open.'" A four-star prospect, Sanders checks in at No. 132 on the Rivals250. He ranks No. 7 in the state of Texas regardless of position and is the country's No. 8-ranked defensive tackle prospect.

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The UTRGV baseball team lost to the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 2-1 as part of the South Texas Showdown, presented by Rally Credit Union, on Wednesday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium in front of a crowd of 1,618. The Vaqueros (5-2) scored their lone run in the second, when a groundout by graduate student CJ Valdez against Evan Hendricks (2-0) brought home junior Steven Lancia to make the score 1-0. The Islanders (4-7) scored in the third and fifth innings, both times on RBI-singles by Isaac Webb to score Mario Mendoza Jr. The second of those hits was against junior Francisco Hernandez (1-1), who struck out four in 2.0 innings of relief. Junior Jack Lopez followed by striking out one in a perfect seventh before junior Mason Kosowick tossed two perfect innings on just 15 pitches (10 strikes). Senior Vela alum Nico Rodriguez struck out two in a scoreless ninth. Junior Easton Moomau started, striking out three while allowing one run on two hits and one walk in 3.0 innings. UTRGV opens a 3-game series against Austin Peay, a team receiving votes in the latest NCBWA poll, on Friday at 6:30 p.m. at UTRGV Baseball Stadium. The game features the Cane's Challenge. If the Vaqueros win, all fans in the stadium will receive coupons for buy one, get one free box combos at Raising Cane's on their way out. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at GoUTRGV.com/Tickets.

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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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CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Diamond Group Limited ("Black Diamond", the "Company" or "we"), BDI, a leading provider of space rental and workforce accommodation solutions, today announced its operating and financial results for the three months (the "Quarter") and twelve months ("2023" or the "Year") ended December 31, 2023 compared with the three months (the "Comparative Quarter") and twelve months ("2022" or the "Prior Year") ended December 31, 2022. All financial figures are expressed in Canadian dollars. Key Highlights from 2023 - Generated consolidated revenue of $393.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $106.6 million for the Year, up 21% and up 27% from Prior Year, respectively. - Consolidated rental revenue of $145.0 million was up 21% from the Prior Year. - The Company's consolidated contracted future rental revenue at the end of the Year was $136.4 million, up $20.1 million or 17% from the Prior Year. Modular Space Solutions ("MSS") contracted future rental revenue for units on rent was $101.8 million at the end of the Year, up 8% from the Prior Year. Workforce Solutions ("WFS") contracted future rental revenue for contracts in place was $34.6 million at the end of the Year, up 56% from the Prior Year. - MSS generated record rental revenue and Adjusted EBITDA of $85.4 million and $72.7 million, respectively, up 18% and 34% from the Prior Year. - WFS rental revenue and Adjusted EBITDA were $59.6 million and $59.1 million, respectively, up 24% and 17% from the Prior Year. - LodgeLink continued to scale and generated record net revenue of $9.8 million, up 48% from the Prior Year. Gross Bookings¹ of $78.4 million grew 33% from the Prior Year while total room nights sold for the Year were up 18% from the Prior Year. - Gross capital expenditures for the Year were $69.1 million compared to $54.2 million in the Prior Year. This included $56.9 million of capital investment into organic growth, $3.9 million for LodgeLink software development, and $8.3 million for sustaining capital expenditures. Proceeds from fleet sales were $22.5 million. - Long-term debt and Net Debt¹ were $190.4 million and $184.2 million, respectively, at the end of the Year. Continued positive Free Cashflow¹ decreased long-term debt and Net Debt by $36.5 million and $34.7 million, respectively, from December 31, 2022. Net Debt to trailing twelve month ("TTM") Adjusted Leverage EBITDA¹ of 1.7x is now just below the Company's target range of 2.0x to 3.0x while available liquidity was $142.6 million at the end of the Year. - Profit for the Year was $30.4 million, up 15% from the Prior Year and consolidated Return on Assets¹ for the Year was 19.6%, up 60 basis points from Prior Year. - Diluted earnings per share for the Year was $0.49, up 11% compared to $0.44 for the Prior Year. The Prior Year included a one-time non-cash impairment reversal related to Australian assets of $6.3 million, or $4.4 million and $0.07 per share after tax. Excluding the impact of that reversal, 2023 diluted earnings per share of $0.49 is up nearly 32%. - Since re-instating the dividend in 2021, the Company has announced three dividend increases, with the most recent occurring in the fourth quarter of 2023. In the Year, Black Diamond returned over $4.8 million dollars to shareholders in the form of dividends, which accounted for approximately 4% of Funds from Operations, leaving ample financial flexibility for continued growth. Key Highlights from the Quarter - Consolidated rental revenue of $36.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $26.1 million were up 8% and 19% from the Comparative Quarter, respectively. - MSS rental revenue for the Quarter of $22.0 million was up 10% from the Comparative Quarter. MSS Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $17.3 million, increased 21% from the Comparative Quarter. - MSS average monthly rental rate per unit (excluding the impact from acquisitions made in 2022) increased 9% from the Comparative Quarter. - WFS rental revenue and WFS Adjusted EBITDA¹ for the Quarter were $14.0 million and $14.7 million, up 5% and 6% respectively from the Comparative Quarter despite the conclusion of two large-scale pipeline contracts, with those assets being off rent for most of the Quarter. - LodgeLink net revenue grew 8% from the Comparative Quarter, to $2.6 million, generating Net Revenue Margins¹ of 13.3%. LodgeLink also reported 101,726 room nights sold in the Quarter, a 13% decrease from the Comparative Quarter. - Capital investment into organic growth was $11.7 million, while maintenance capital for the Quarter was $2.2 million. Rental asset additions have been primarily deployed on projects with long-term contracts at rental rates that meet or exceed the Company's hurdle rates. - Funds from Operations¹ of $30.1 million and Free Cashflow¹ of $20.5 million for the Quarter were up 43% and 68%, respectively from the Comparative Quarter. - Profit for the Quarter of $7.8 million decreased 17% from the Comparative Quarter. - Subsequent to the end of the Quarter, the Company declared a first quarter dividend of $0.03 payable on or about April 15, 2024 to shareholders of record on March 31, 2024. Outlook Black Diamond's diversified, specialty rental platform continues to benefit from strong contract coverage, supportive macro tailwinds, and a pipeline of attractive growth opportunities in North America and Australia. Management remains focused on growing the Company's high margin, recurring rental revenue while reinvesting strong organically generated cashflows to further compound shareholder value. MSS rental revenue of $22.0 million was up 10% from the Comparative Quarter. Strong results were driven by robust utilization, targeted fleet growth and a supportive rate environment. The Company continues to see healthy demand and additional opportunities in its core education and infrastructure customer segments which have driven MSS contracted future rental revenue to reach $101.8 million with an average duration of 51.9 months at the end of the Quarter. Management continues to expect healthy demand for rental assets across the platform to drive continued rental and ancillary revenue growth in 2024 and beyond. WFS continues to generate strong returns, with Return on Assets¹ of 39% for the Quarter, as the Company benefits from successful efforts to right-size the fleet and diversify its customer base by both geography and end-market. Despite the conclusion of two large-scale pipeline projects during the Quarter, which drove utilization down to 60% from 70% in the Comparative Quarter, Adjusted EBITDA of $14.7 million for the Quarter was 6% higher from the Comparative Quarter, driven by a 5% increase in rental revenue as average realized rates improve. The WFS segment also ended the Quarter with $34.6 million of contracted future rental revenue, a 56% increase from the Comparative Quarter. The sales pipeline and opportunity set remain healthy and management expects a resumption of year-over-year growth in WFS in late 2024 as assets are redeployed in today's generally more constructive rate environment when compared to rental rates several years ago. The Company continues to see positive momentum in LodgeLink, with Gross Bookings¹ and net revenue for the Year growing 33% and 48% from the Prior Year levels, respectively. Net Revenue Margins¹ have also continued to improve and are up 120 basis points year over year, reaching 12.4% in the Year and 13.3% in the Quarter as additional revenue streams have been introduced. Management continues to believe that LodgeLink is well-positioned for ongoing growth to service a significant North American addressable market for workforce travel. Today, LodgeLink services an expanding base of corporate customers with the support of our supply partners that represent over 1.4 million rooms of capacity across North America. Given the strong growth rates experienced over the last several years across the platform, management began and largely completed work around a corporate structure reorganization during the Quarter, in preparation for an Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") system implementation. The Company expects to transition LodgeLink onto a new ERP system during the second quarter of 2024 and is working towards a planned transition for its asset rental businesses into 2025. Management remains focused on growing and compounding the Company's high-margin, recurring rental revenue streams. We believe the outlook for 2024 remains constructive and is supported by a strong sales and opportunity pipeline in both MSS and WFS, with LodgeLink expected to continue on its path of rapid scaling. ¹ Adjusted EBITDA, Net Debt, Funds from Operations, Gross Bookings and Free Cashflow are non-GAAP financial measures. Return on Assets, Net Debt to TTM Adjusted Leverage EBITDA and Net Revenue Margin are non-GAAP ratios. Refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this press release for more information on each non-GAAP financial measure and ratios. Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights | |||||| Three months ended December 31, | Twelve months ended December 31, | ||||| ($ millions, except as noted) | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change | Financial Highlights | $ | $ | % | $ | $ | % | Total revenue | 103.4 | 89.0 | 16% | 393.5 | 324.5 | 21% | Gross profit | 43.6 | 38.2 | 14% | 174.4 | 140.1 | 24% | Administrative expenses | 19.1 | 16.3 | 17% | 69.3 | 56.1 | 24% | Adjusted EBITDA (1) | 26.1 | 22.0 | 19% | 106.6 | 84.0 | 27% | Adjusted EBIT (1) | 14.9 | 13.4 | 11% | 62.4 | 48.8 | 28% | Funds from Operations (1) | 30.1 | 21.0 | 43% | 116.8 | 91.0 | 28% | Per share ($) | 0.50 | 0.35 | 43% | 1.94 | 1.54 | 26% | Profit before income taxes | 8.6 | 13.6 | (37)% | 40.6 | 40.2 | 1% | Profit | 7.8 | 9.4 | (17)% | 30.4 | 26.4 | 15% | Earnings per share - Basic ($) | 0.13 | 0.16 | (19)% | 0.50 | 0.45 | 11% | Earnings per share - Diluted ($) | 0.13 | 0.15 | (13)% | 0.49 | 0.44 | 11% | Capital expenditures | 13.9 | 16.7 | (17)% | 69.1 | 54.2 | 27% | Business acquisition | — | 54.4 | (100)% | — | 54.4 | (100)% | Property & equipment | 506.5 | 491.4 | 3% | 506.5 | 491.4 | 3% | Total assets | 647.6 | 649.4 | —% | 647.6 | 649.4 | —% | Long-term debt | 190.4 | 226.9 | (16)% | 190.4 | 226.9 | (16)% | Cash and cash equivalents | 6.5 | 8.3 | (22)% | 6.5 | 8.3 | (22)% | Return on Assets (%) (1) | 18.1% | 18.5% | (40) bps | 19.6% | 19.0% | 60 bps | Free Cashflow (1) | 20.5 | 12.2 | 68% | 81.3 | 63.8 | 27% | (1) Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT, Funds from Operations and Free Cashflow are non-GAAP financial measures. Return on Assets is a non-GAAP ratio. Refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of this press release for more information on each non-GAAP financial measure and ratio. | Additional Information A copy of the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and related management's discussion and analysis have been filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website (www.sedarplus.com) and www.blackdiamondgroup.com. About Black Diamond Group Black Diamond is a specialty rentals and industrial services company with two operating business units - MSS and WFS. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Australia. MSS through its principal brands, BOXX Modular, Britco, CLM, MPA Systems, and Schiavi, owns a large rental fleet of modular buildings of various types and sizes. Its network of local branches rent, sell, service, and provide ancillary products and services to a diverse customer base in the construction, industrial, education, financial, and government sectors. WFS owns a large rental fleet of modular accommodation assets of various types. Its regional operating terminals rent, sell, service, and provide ancillary products and services including turnkey operated camps to a wide array of customers in the resource, infrastructure, construction, disaster recovery, and education sectors. In addition, WFS includes LodgeLink which operates a digital marketplace for business-to-business crew accommodation, travel, and logistics services across North America. The LodgeLink proprietary digital platform enables customers to efficiently find, book, and manage their crew travel and accommodation needs through a rapidly growing network of hotel, remote lodge, and travel partners. LodgeLink exists to solve the unique challenges associated with crew travel and applies technology to eliminate inefficiencies at every step of the crew travel process from booking, to management, to payments, to cost reporting. Learn more at www.blackdiamondgroup.com. For investor inquiries please contact Jason Zhang at 403-206-4739 or investor@blackdiamondgroup.com. Conference Call Black Diamond will hold a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. MT (11:00 a.m. ET) on Friday, March 1, 2024. CEO Trevor Haynes and CFO Toby LaBrie will discuss Black Diamond's financial results for the Quarter and then take questions from investors and analysts. To access the conference call by telephone dial toll free 1-800-319-4610. International callers should use 1-604-638-5340. Please connect approximately 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call. To access the call via webcast, please log into the webcast link 10 minutes before the start time at: https://www.gowebcasting.com/13162 Following the conference call, a replay will be available on the Investor Centre section of the Company's website at www.blackdiamondgroup.com, under Presentations & Events. Reader Advisory Forward-Looking Statements Certain information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, opportunities in different geographic areas, opportunities for organic investment and debt repayment, the sales and opportunity pipeline, payment of the Company's quarterly dividends, management's assessment of Black Diamond's future operations and what may have an impact on them, financial performance, business prospects and opportunities, changing operating environment including changing activity levels, effects on demand and performance based on the changing operating environment, expectations for demand and growth in the Company's operating and customer segments, the expected rate environment, amount of revenue anticipated to be derived from current contracts, liquidity, sources and use of funds, expected implementation of a new ERP system, expected length of existing contracts and future growth and profitability of the Company. With respect to the forward-looking statements in this news release, Black Diamond has made assumptions regarding, among other things: future commodity prices, the future rate environment, that Black Diamond will continue to raise sufficient capital to fund its business plans in a manner consistent with past operations, timing and cost estimates of ERP, that counter-parties to contracts will perform the contracts as written and that there will be no unforeseen material delays in contracted projects. Although Black Diamond believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, and the assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are made, are reasonable, there can be no assurances that such expectations or assumptions will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such statements may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Black Diamond. These risks include, but are not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, fluctuation of commodity prices, the Company's ability to attract new customers, failure of counterparties to perform on contracts, industry competition, availability of qualified personnel and management, timely and cost effective access to sufficient capital from internal and external sources, political conditions, dependence on suppliers and stock market volatility. The risks outlined above should not be construed as exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Black Diamond's operations and financial results are included in Black Diamond's annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2023 and other reports on file with the Canadian Securities Regulatory Authorities which can be accessed on Black Diamond's profile on SEDAR+. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and Black Diamond does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. Non-GAAP Measures In this news release, the following specified financial measures and ratios have been disclosed: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT, Funds from Operations, Net Debt, Net Debt to TTM Adjusted Leverage EBITDA, Return on Assets, Net Revenue Margin, Adjusted EBITDA as % of Revenue, Gross Bookings and Free Cashflow. These non-GAAP and other financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. Readers are cautioned that these non-GAAP measures are not alternatives to measures under IFRS and should not, on their own, be construed as an indicator of the Company's performance or cash flows, a measure of liquidity or as a measure of actual return on the common shares of the Company. These non-GAAP measures should only be used in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure recognized under IFRS and does not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA refers to consolidated earnings before finance costs, tax expense, depreciation, amortization, accretion, foreign exchange, share-based compensation, acquisition costs, non-controlling interests, share of gains or losses of an associate, write-down of property and equipment, impairment, non-recurring costs, and gains or losses on the sale of non-fleet assets in the normal course of business. Black Diamond uses Adjusted EBITDA primarily as a measure of operating performance. Management believes that operating performance, as determined by Adjusted EBITDA, is meaningful because it presents the performance of the Company's operations on a basis which excludes the impact of certain non-cash items as well as how the operations have been financed. In addition, management presents Adjusted EBITDA because it considers it to be an important supplemental measure of the Company's performance and believes this measure is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in industries with similar capital structures. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and readers should not consider this item in isolation, or as a substitute for an analysis of the Company's results as reported under IFRS. Some of the limitations of Adjusted EBITDA are: - Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain income tax payments and recoveries that may represent a reduction or increase in cash available to the Company; - Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the Company's cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; - Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, the Company's working capital needs; - Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest payments on the Company's debt; - depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, thus the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and - other companies in the industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than the Company does, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to invest in the growth of the Company's business. The Company compensates for these limitations by relying primarily on the Company's IFRS results and using Adjusted EBITDA only on a supplementary basis. A reconciliation to profit, the most comparable GAAP measure, is provided below. Adjusted EBIT is Adjusted EBITDA less depreciation and amortization. Black Diamond uses Adjusted EBIT primarily as a measure of operating performance. Management believes that Adjusted EBIT is a useful measure for investors when analyzing ongoing operating trends. There can be no assurances that additional special items will not occur in future periods, nor that the Company's definition of Adjusted EBIT is consistent with that of other companies. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to consider both profit determined on a GAAP basis as well as Adjusted EBIT. A reconciliation to profit, the most comparable GAAP measure, is provided below. Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Revenue is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by total revenue for the period. Black Diamond uses Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Revenue primarily as a measure of operating performance. Management believes this ratio is an important supplemental measure of the Company's performance and believes this measure is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in industries with similar capital structures. Return on Assets is calculated as annualized Adjusted EBITDA divided by average net book value of property and equipment. Annualized Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by multiplying Adjusted EBITDA for the Quarter and Comparative Quarter by an annualized multiplier. Management believes that Return on Assets is a useful financial measure for investors in evaluating operating performance for the periods presented. When read in conjunction with our profit and property and equipment, two GAAP measures, this non-GAAP ratio provides investors with a useful tool to evaluate Black Diamond's ongoing operations and management of assets from period-to-period. Reconciliation of Consolidated Profit to Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Revenue and Return on Assets: | |||||| Three months ended December 31, | Twelve months ended December 31, | ||||| ($ millions, except as noted) | 2023 | 2022 | Change % | 2023 | 2022 | Change % | Profit | 7.8 | 9.4 | (17)% | 30.4 | 26.4 | 15% | Add: | |||||| Depreciation and amortization (1) | 11.2 | 8.6 | 30% | 44.2 | 35.2 | 26% | Finance costs (1) | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3% | 14.1 | 8.9 | 58% | Share-based compensation (1) | 1.1 | 1.3 | (15)% | 6.2 | 4.8 | 29% | Non-controlling interests (1) | 0.3 | 0.4 | (25)% | 1.1 | 1.9 | (42)% | Current income taxes (1) | 0.1 | 0.1 | —% | 0.2 | 0.4 | (50)% | Deferred income taxes (1) | 0.4 | 3.7 | (89)% | 8.9 | 11.5 | (23)% | Impairment reversal (1) | — | (6.3) | 100% | — | (6.3) | 100% | Non-recurring items | |||||| Acquisition costs (1) | — | 1.2 | (100)% | — | 1.2 | (100)% | ERP implementation and related costs (2) | 1.5 | — | 100% | 1.5 | — | 100% | Adjusted EBITDA | 26.1 | 22.0 | 19% | 106.6 | 84.0 | 27% | Less: | |||||| Depreciation and amortization (1) | 11.2 | 8.6 | 30% | 44.2 | 35.2 | 26% | Adjusted EBIT | 14.9 | 13.4 | 11% | 62.4 | 48.8 | 28% | Total revenue (1) | 103.4 | 89.0 | 16% | 393.5 | 324.5 | 21% | Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Revenue | 25.2% | 24.7% | 50 bps | 27.1% | 25.9% | 120 bps | Annualized multiplier | 4 | 4 | |||| Annualized adjusted EBITDA | 104.4 | 88.0 | 19% | 106.6 | 84.0 | 27% | Average net book value of property and equipment | 542.7 | 482.5 | 12% | 535.0 | 443.6 | 21% | Return on Assets | 18.1% | 18.5% | (40) bps | 19.6% | 19.0% | 60 bps | (1) Sourced from the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. (2) This relates to the corporate structure reorganization costs that have been incurred in preparation of a new ERP system. | Net Debt to TTM Adjusted Leverage EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial ratio which is calculated as Net Debt divided by trailing twelve months Adjusted Leverage EBITDA. Net Debt, a non-GAAP financial measure, is calculated as long-term debt minus cash and cash equivalents. A reconciliation to long-term debt, the most comparable GAAP measure, is provided below. Net Debt and Net Debt to TTM Adjusted Leverage EBITDA removes cash and cash equivalents from the Company's debt balance. Black Diamond uses this ratio primarily as a measure of operating performance. Management believes this ratio is an important supplemental measure of the Company's performance and believes this measure is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in industries with similar capital structures. In the quarter ended June 30, 2022, Net Debt to TTM Adjusted EBITDA was renamed Net Debt to TTM Adjusted Leverage EBITDA, to provide further clarity on the composition of the denominator to include pre-acquisition estimates of EBITDA from business combinations. Management believes including the additional information in this calculation helps provide information on the impact of trailing operations from business combinations on the Company's leverage position. Reconciliation of Consolidated Profit to Adjusted EBITDA, Net Debt and Net Debt to TTM Adjusted Leverage EBITDA: | ||||||||| ($ millions, except as noted) | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | Change | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | || Profit | 7.8 | 13.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 9.4 | 9.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | | Add: | ||||||||| Depreciation and amortization | 11.2 | 12.6 | 10.6 | 9.8 | 8.6 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 8.6 | | Finance costs | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | | Share-based compensation | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.2 | | Non-controlling interests | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | | Current income taxes | 0.1 | — | 0.1 | — | 0.1 | — | 0.4 | — | | Deferred income taxes | 0.4 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | | Impairment reversal | — | — | — | — | (6.3) | — | — | — | | Non-recurring items | ||||||||| Acquisition costs | — | — | — | — | 1.2 | — | — | — | | ERP implementation and related costs (1) | 1.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Adjusted EBITDA | 26.1 | 36.6 | 22.5 | 21.4 | 22.0 | 26.0 | 18.2 | 17.9 | | Acquisition pro-forma adjustments (2) | — | — | — | — | 0.5 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.5 | | Adjusted Leverage EBITDA | 26.1 | 36.6 | 22.5 | 21.4 | 22.5 | 28.3 | 20.4 | 19.4 | | TTM Adjusted Leverage EBITDA | 106.6 | 90.6 | 18% | |||||| Long-term debt | 190.4 | 226.9 | (16)% | |||||| Cash and cash equivalents | 6.5 | 8.3 | (22)% | |||||| Current portion of long-term debt (3) | 0.3 | 0.3 | —% | |||||| Net Debt | 184.2 | 218.9 | (16)% | |||||| Net Debt to TTM Adjusted Leverage EBITDA | 1.7 | 2.4 | (29)% | |||||| (1) This relates to the corporate structure reorganization costs that have been incurred in preparation of a new ERP system. (2) Includes pro-forma pre-acquisition EBITDA estimates as if the acquisition that occurred in the fourth quarter 2022, occurred on January 1, 2022.(3) Current portion of long-term debt relating to the payments due within one year on the bank term loans assumed as part of the acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2022. | Funds from Operations is calculated as the cash flow from operating activities, the most comparable GAAP measure, excluding the changes in non-cash working capital. Management believes that Funds from Operations is a useful measure as it provides an indication of the funds generated by the operations before working capital adjustments. Changes in long-term accounts receivables and non-cash working capital items have been excluded as such changes are financed using the revolving line of Black Diamond's ABL Facility. A reconciliation to cash flow from operating activities, the most comparable GAAP measure, is provided below. Free Cashflow is calculated as Funds from Operations minus maintenance capital, net interest paid (including lease interest), payment of lease liabilities, net current income tax expense (recovery), distributions declared to non-controlling interest, dividends paid on common shares and dividends paid on Preferred Shares plus net current income taxes received (paid). Management believes that Free Cashflow is a useful measure as it provides an indication of the funds generated by the operations before working capital adjustments and other items noted above. Management believes this metric is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in industries with similar capital structures. A reconciliation to cash flow from operating activities, the most comparable GAAP measure, is provided below. Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Funds from Operations and Free Cashflow: | |||||| Three months ended December 31, | Twelve months ended December 31, | ||||| ($ millions, except as noted) | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change | Cash Flow from Operating Activities (1) | 35.1 | 6.4 | 448% | 133.0 | 70.8 | 88% | Add/(Deduct): | |||||| Change in other long term assets (1) | 0.5 | 0.1 | 400% | 0.6 | (0.6) | 200% | Changes in non-cash operating working capital (1) | (5.5) | 14.5 | (138)% | (16.8) | 20.8 | (181)% | Funds from Operations | 30.1 | 21.0 | 43% | 116.8 | 91.0 | 28% | Add/(deduct): | |||||| Maintenance capital | (2.2) | (2.6) | 15% | (8.3) | (7.7) | (8)% | Payment for lease liabilities | (2.1) | (1.8) | (17)% | (7.8) | (6.7) | (16)% | Interest paid (including lease interest) | (3.5) | (3.2) | (9)% | (13.5) | (8.4) | (61)% | Net current income tax expense | 0.1 | 0.1 | —% | 0.2 | 0.4 | (50)% | Dividends paid on common shares | (1.2) | (0.9) | (33)% | (4.8) | (3.4) | (41)% | Distributions paid to non-controlling interests | (0.7) | (0.3) | (133)% | (1.3) | (0.9) | (44)% | Dividends paid on Preferred Shares | — | (0.1) | 100% | — | (0.5) | 100% | Free Cashflow | 20.5 | 12.2 | 68% | 81.3 | 63.8 | 27% | (1) Sourced from the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. | Gross Bookings, a non-GAAP measure, is total revenue billed to the customer which includes all fees and charges. Net revenue, a GAAP measure, is Gross Bookings less costs paid to suppliers. Revenue from bookings at third party lodges and hotels through LodgeLink are recognized on a net revenue basis. LodgeLink is an agent in the transaction as it is not responsible for providing the service to the customer and does not control the service provided by a supplier. Management believes this ratio is an important supplemental measure of LodgeLink's performance and cash generation and believes this ratio is frequently used by interested parties in the evaluation of companies in industries with similar forms of revenue generation. Net Revenue Margin is calculated by dividing net revenue by Gross Bookings for the period. Management believes this ratio is an important supplemental measure of LodgeLink's performance and profitability and believes this ratio is frequently used by interested parties in the evaluation of companies in industries with similar forms revenue generation where companies act as agents in transactions. Reconciliation of Net Revenue to Gross Bookings and Net Revenue Margin: | |||||| Three months ended December 31, | Twelve months ended December 31, | ||||| ($ millions, except as noted) | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change | Net revenue (1) | 2.6 | 2.4 | 8% | 9.8 | 6.6 | 48% | Costs paid to suppliers (1) | 17.0 | 17.3 | (2)% | 68.6 | 52.3 | 31% | Gross Bookings (1) | 19.6 | 19.7 | (1)% | 78.4 | 58.9 | 33% | Net Revenue Margin | 13.3% | 12.2% | 110 bps | 12.4% | 11.2% | 120 bps | (1) Includes intercompany transactions. | Readers are cautioned that the non-GAAP measures are not alternatives to measures under IFRS and should not, on their own, be construed as an indicator of Black Diamond's performance or cash flows, a measure of liquidity or as a measure of actual return on the shares of Black Diamond. These non-GAAP measures should only be used in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Black Diamond. © 2024 Benzinga.com. 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Putin warns of nuclear war if NATO sends troops to Ukraine MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual state of the nation address on Thursday, issuing explicit nuclear threats to the West even as he assured Russians their country could both emerge victorious from the war in Ukraine and thrive economically at home. The Kremlin billed the speech as akin to a campaign platform reveal — no less than Putin's vision for Russia's future ahead of a March election in which he faces no serious competition for a fifth term in office. But the Kremlin leader made no mention of the vote, as he blended belligerence with optimism in a sprawling, two-hour-plus speech before Russia's Federal Assembly that in its opening moments touched most heavily on the now 2-year-old war in Ukraine. Putin warned that if Ukraine's Western backers deepened their involvement in the war, such as sending troops, the consequences for the "invaders" would be "tragic" and it would risk starting a nuclear war. "They must realize that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory," Putin said, in apparent reference to increasingly lethal Western weapons provided to Kyiv. "What they are now suggesting and scaring the world with — all that raises the real threat of a nuclear conflict that will mean the destruction of our civilization." The remarks came just days after French President Emmanuel Macron said Western countries should not rule out deploying ground troops in Ukraine. NATO allies, including the United States, publicly rejected the suggestion. Putin denied recent U.S. accusations that Russia intends to launch nuclear weapons in space, calling the accusations U.S. "demagoguery" and an American election-year stunt designed to lure Russia into arms negotiations talks. He also accused the West of deliberately drawing the Soviet Union into a self-depleting arms race — and vowed Russia would play it smarter this time around. "Our task is to develop a military industrial complex in a way that increases the scientific, technological and industrial potential of the country," Putin said. Domestic issues and a Russian version of the GI bill As he has in the past, Putin touted the Russian economy's ability to withstand Western sanctions over the war — praising a decade-long government effort to buffer the Russian market even as he acknowledged there was much work still to be done. The Kremlin leader unveiled a list of long-term goals, from increasing the national birthrate and workers' wages to improving outputs in agriculture and industry. It felt at times like an echo of the five-year economic plans much touted but rarely implemented in the heyday of the USSR. Much of the address was dedicated to a slew of new government programs aimed at improving Russians' lives — with Putin promising more money for families, children, schools and small-to-midsize businesses. Putin also announced a program akin to the U.S. GI Bill for Russian veterans of the war in Ukraine, calling them the country's "new elite," destined to fill the future ranks of business and government. If there were concerns over how Russia's government could afford both the war and social spending, they were left unsaid. Applause from increasingly fidgety dignitaries kept coming. The fight for a silent majority As he has throughout the conflict, Putin insisted Russians had united behind the war effort, despite growing evidence of divisions and war fatigue. One anti-war politician who was gaining popularity toward a campaign for the presidential election was disqualified by the electoral commission, which said there were irregularities in signatures gathered to get his name on the ballot. The death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny under mysterious circumstances in a remote Russian prison colony this month has drawn only further global attention to government repression of anti-war sentiment. And families of civilians mobilized for the war effort in 2022 have also grown increasingly vocal with calls to bring their loved ones home from the front. It appears they are not alone. A new independent poll suggests that a large majority of Russians — 75% — would endorse Putin signing a peace agreement "tomorrow." Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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The Ashley by LGI Homes at The Meadows at Oxford OXFORD, N.C., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) proudly announces the opening of The Meadows at Oxford, a new community offering brand-new, single-family homes in historic Oxford, NC. The Meadows at Oxford features a collection of thoughtfully designed homes that range in size from 1,182 square feet to 2,025 square feet with three to four bedrooms and two to two-and-a-half bathrooms. Every new home at The Meadows at Oxford offers a spacious family room, fully equipped kitchen, generously sized bedrooms, a finished two-car garage and an array of popular, included upgrades. Built with LGI Homes' CompleteHome™ package, homes within this popular collection showcase a full suite of stainless steel Whirlpool® kitchen appliances, sparkling granite countertops, 36" upper cabinets with hardware and crown molding, luxury, vinyl plank flooring and much more. At The Meadows at Oxford, homeowners enjoy a wonderful selection of amenities. Featuring a children's playground, a picnic area with barbecue grills and a dog park, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy, no matter their age or interest. In addition to the family-friendly amenities and beautiful homes, The Meadows at Oxford is prominently positioned in Oxford near major employers, a plethora of wonderful area amenities, including fantastic parks, and a superb selection of local shops and restaurants. "With the opening of The Meadows at Oxford, we are excited to expand our presence further into the Raleigh market," said Jef Yarbrough, Division President for LGI Homes. "With a prime location in Oxford, and an array of amenities, our homes present an unbeatable opportunity for homebuyers looking for their perfect home." New homes at The Meadows at Oxford are priced from the $290s with quick move-in opportunities available. For more information or to schedule a tour, interested homebuyers are encouraged to call (833) 381-3671 ext 53. About LGI Homes, Inc. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, LGI Homes, Inc. is a pioneer in the homebuilding industry, successfully applying an innovative and systematic approach to the design, construction and sale of homes across 36 markets in 21 states. As one of America's fastest growing companies, LGI Homes has closed over 65,000 homes since its founding in 2003 and has delivered profitable financial results every year. Nationally recognized for its quality construction and exceptional customer service, LGI Homes was named to Newsweek's list of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies. LGI Homes' commitment to excellence extends to its more than 1,000 employees, earning the Company numerous workplace awards at the local, state and national level, including the Top Workplaces USA 2023 Award. For more information about LGI Homes and its unique operating model focused on making the dream of homeownership a reality for families across the nation, please visit the Company's website at www.lgihomes.com. MEDIA CONTACT: Rachel Eaton (281) 362-8998 ext. 2560 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/eb8795ce-e3b1-480d-b6b0-84e97e42b8e1 - RxSight, Inc. to Participate in the 34th Annual Oppenheimer Healthcare Conference - February 29, 2024 - ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – DKS - February 29, 2024 - Belpointe OZ Announces Fourth Quarter Net Asset Value Per Class A Unit - February 29, 2024

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 1(ANI): Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has played a big role in addressing the problems of Karnataka and everyone was proud of him as he has been the first Kannadiga to hoist the Kannada flag atop the Red Fort, said Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Speaking after releasing a book ' Mannina Maga' written by B.Ramalingashetty on the former PM Devegowda here on Thursday, he said the book written by Shetty and seen by him and by the Kannada Sahitya Parishad has focused on the history of irrigation and agriculture of Karnataka as well of the social life. Despite writing a number of books on Devegowda still, there was scope to write more books due to his vast life, he said. "His life has touched upon everything and it was more special and surprising also. Without bothering about his position, Devegowda fought. It was surprising that his inspiration was much higher than his reputation," Bommai said. " I got the opportunity of working with him and seen his days in power and off power. I am very lucky as I am more close with him than HD Kumaraswamy". Comparing Devegowda's personality with that of Karnataka in Mahabharat, the former CM said out of his 60 years in politics he has been in power only for five to six years and rest of the time he fought for the sake of the State and nation. On the one hand, he had the rare quality of accepting the challenge and on the other hand, worked as a voice for farmers who worked in fields. He served as the Leader of the Opposition at a very young age and shook the government with just 24 MLAs. After coming to power, Devegowda served as irrigation minister but still, he regrets that the state didn't give more importance to irrigation as like other states. Devegowda has held a day long meeting regarding the Upper Krishna projects. Now also there was the problem of land acquisition. He ensured the speedy completion of the Narayanpura canal construction. In politics, there were people who didn't want things to get done and some of them had demanded a probe against him. Devegowda had referred it to the CBI and later the party that had demanded investigation has withdrawn it's complaint. When Devegowda became the PM, he released more funds for the UKP schemes under AIBP. He had been successful in bringing 9 TMC of the Cauvery water to Bengaluru. The BJP leader said when Devegowda was the CM, there was a report in the newspaper about the power scarcity in the State And he was in Delhi at that time. From Delhi, he went to Mumbai, met Balasaheb Thackeray and explained the situation. Thackeray got the Maharashtra order cancelled and allowed the power supply to Karnataka. He used his political connections for the betterment of the State. He had kept power and officials to resolve the idgah maidan row of Hubballi by sending him to that place. He made the Anjuman-e-Islam to hoist the national flag Bommai also lauded the services of Dr Manjunath, former director, of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology and Vascular Sciences for saving the lives of many. Dr Manjunath would have been rich had he minded but he won the love and affection of people. Nirmalanandanatha Swamiji of Adichunchanagiri Mutt, KSP President Dr Mahesh Joshi, Hampa Nagarajaiah, Leeladevi R.Prasad, Kannada Rakshana Vedike President T A.Narayanagowda, former chairman of the Legislative Council V R.Sudharshan and Ramalingashetty were present. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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The Seneca Protocol hacker has given back $5.3 million worth of Ether tokens after draining $6.4 million on Ethereum and Arbitrum networks. Initial investigations suggested that an approval mechanism bug in the protocol's smart contract was exploited. The stablecoin protocol had recently confirmed roping in with law enforcement but offered leniency, stating the team wouldn't take legal steps if the hacker returned 80% of the funds, keeping 20% as a reward. Seneca Hacker Returns 80% of Stolen Funds The vulnerability stemmed from a function in the Seneca protocol's smart contract code called 'performOperations.' This function, open to external calls, lacked adequate validation for its inputs. The absence of input validation is a critical oversight in smart contract development. Exploiting this flaw, the attacker crafted specific data to trigger conditions, enabling them to invoke any contract on the blockchain with arbitrary data. This capability grants the attacker unrestricted access to interact with other contracts, masquerading as vulnerable ones. As a result, the attacker proceeded to transfer assets from addresses authorized to the now-compromised contracts. Crypto security researcher Daniel Von Fange discovered the flaw and was allegedly expelled from the project's Discord server, where the team was removing mentions of the exploit. According to Peck Shield's latest update, the exploiter sent 1,537 Ethereum to a Seneca address, which is the main address connected to the exploit. The hacker retained 300 ETH, worth approximately $1 million, and received the 20% reward offered by Seneca. Subsequently, they transferred the ETH to two separate addresses. Seneca Protocol suffered a massive breach on February 28th that resulted in its native token SEN extending 80% losses in a day. Initially, losses were estimated to be around 3 million, but further investigation revealed that over 1,900 Ether, worth around $6.4 million, were stolen in the exploit. Later, Seneca issued a statement that it is collaborating with experts to investigate the exploit. The protocol then announced a reward of $1.2 million for the recovery of the stolen funds. Seneca's Confirmation Seneca confirmed in an official update on Wednesday that 80% of the funds have been successfully returned. It said that the exploit primarily targeted assets held in users' wallets, clarifying that Seneca's own funds were not directly affected. Instead, the exploit focused on external user assets within the Seneca ecosystem. "The Chamber code deployed is the exact same as that which underwent the audit, except for fixes explicitly suggested by the auditing company and implemented in the precise ways indicated. An audit is in no way a guarantee of absolute safety, but it's worth noting that Seneca chose to work with a major auditing company for the very purpose of securing the Chamber contract."

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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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Piraeus Financial Holdings S.A. (OTCMKTS:BPIRY – Get Free Report)'s share price dropped 2.2% during trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $3.98 and last traded at $4.13. Approximately 6,908 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 95% from the average daily volume of 149,695 shares. The stock had previously closed at $4.22. Piraeus Financial Price Performance The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $3.86 and a 200 day simple moving average of $3.39. Piraeus Financial Company Profile Piraeus Financial Holdings SA, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of banking products and services in Greece and internationally. It operates through Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Piraeus Financial Markets, Other, and NPE Management Unit segments. The company offers time, saving, and current deposits, as well as personal banking and payroll accounts; credit, debit, and prepaid cards; mortgage, commercial real estate, corporate, consumer, motor vehicle, sovereign, personal, home, farming, restructuring, and working capital loans; overdrafts; mutual funds, corporate and treasury bonds, equities, energy finance, and treasury products; and car, home and civil liability, health, endowment, accident/life, lifestyle, and corporate insurances. Featured Articles - Five stocks we like better than Piraeus Financial - How Can Retail Investors Trade the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)? - How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks - ETF Screener: Uses and Step-by-Step Guide - TJX Companies Stock: Take Profits or Buy the Dip? - How to Calculate Stock Profit - How to Invest in Canada for Beginners: Tips for Easy Investing Receive News & Ratings for Piraeus Financial Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Piraeus Financial and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Hut 8 Corp. HUT between November 9, 2023 and January 18, 2024, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important April 8, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Hut 8 securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Hut 8 class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22432 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 8, 2024. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) one of U.S. Data Mining Group, Inc. d/b/a US Bitcoin Corp.'s ("USBTC") largest shareholders is an undisclosed related party (Hut 8 Corp. formed following the November 2023 merger of Hut 8 Mining Corp. and USBTC); (2) USBTC's core asset has historically failed to provide energy and high-speed internet; (3) the profitability of certain USBTC assets were overstated; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Hut 8's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Hut 8 class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22432 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 lrosen@rosenlegal.com pkim@rosenlegal.com cases@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of QuidelOrtho Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEL) resulting from allegations that QuidelOrtho may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased QuidelOrtho securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=22828 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] or [email protected] for information on the class action. WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On February 13, 2024, after market hours, QuidelOrtho issued a press release entitled "QuidelOrtho Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results." In this press release, the Company announced that in the fourth quarter of 2023, "[r]espiratory revenue decreased by 49% as reported and in constant currency." On this news, the price of QuidelOrtho stock went down by $21.5 per share, or 32%, to close at $45.27 on February 14, 2023. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.rosenlegal.com - Belpointe OZ Announces Fourth Quarter Net Asset Value Per Class A Unit - February 29, 2024

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