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Putin apologizes for 'tragic incident' but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people. He stopped short of acknowledging that Moscow was responsible. The Kremlin said that air defense systems were firing near Grozny, the regional capital of the Russian republic of Chechnya, to deflect a Ukrainian drone strike as the plane attempted to land on Wednesday. Putin apologized to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev “for the fact that the tragic incident occurred in Russian airspace.” The Kremlin also says Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are jointly investigating the crash site near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. Israel detains the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals during a raid DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel’s army has detained the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals. The announcement on Saturday came after health officials said Israeli troops stormed the hospital and forced many staff and patients outside and told them to strip in winter weather. Israel’s military alleges the hospital director is a suspected Hamas operative and says it detained over 240 others. It acknowledges it ordered people outside and that special forces entered the hospital. It says it “eliminated” militants who fired at its forces. Kamal Adwan officials have denied that Hamas operates in the hospital. Abortions are up in the US. It's a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel Even with abortion bans in place in most Republican-controlled states, the number of people obtaining them has grown slightly. 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Experts say Amazon countries need to do more to strengthen cross-border collaboration and that the global community who reap the benefits of commodities from the rainforest also need to pitch in. Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied by daily combat losses and demoralized by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk. Some want to stay in the region at all costs. Others question the value of having gone in at all. Battles are so intense that commanders are unable to evacuate their dead. Lags in communication and poorly timed operations have cost lives and commanders say they have little way to counterattack. The overstretched Ukrainians have lost more than 40% of the territory they won in the lightning incursion that seized much of Kursk in August. Afghan forces target Pakistan in retaliation for deadly airstrikes Afghanistan's Defense Ministry says its forces hit several points inside Pakistan in retaliation for deadly airstrikes. Pakistan last Tuesday launched an operation to destroy a training facility and kill insurgents in Afghanistan's eastern Paktika province. The strikes killed dozens of people. The ministry said Saturday that its forces hit points “serving as centers and hideouts for malicious elements and their supporters who organized and coordinated attacks in Afghanistan.” Pakistan accuses the Taliban of not doing enough to combat cross-border militant activity, a charge the Taliban government denies. Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi NEW DELHI (AP) — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, has been cremated after a state funeral. The veteran leader, who was also credited for a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, died late Thursday at age 92. Singh’s body was taken Saturday to the headquarters of his Congress party in New Delhi, where party leaders and activists paid tributes to him and chanted “Manmohan Singh lives forever.” Later, his body was transported to a crematorium ground for his last rites as soldiers beat drums. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh was prime minister for 10 years until 2014. Sweden embarks on a sober search for more cemetery space in case of war GOTHENBURG, Sweden (AP) — Burial associations in Sweden are looking to acquire enough land for something they hope they’ll never have to do. And that's to bury thousands of people in the event of war. The search follows new crisis preparedness guidelines from the country's civil defense agency and the military. The issue is seen in a new light after Russia's invasion of Ukraine led formerly neutral Sweden to join NATO. Sweden and Finland sent out updated civil preparedness guides in November with instructions on how to survive in war. The guides are similar to those in Denmark and Norway, though they don't mention Russia by name. Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film 'Romeo and Juliet,' dies at 73 LONDON (AP) — Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, her family said on social media. She was 73. Hussey died on Friday, “peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones,” a statement posted to her Instagram account said. Hussey was 15 when director Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of the William Shakespeare tragedy. “Romeo and Juliet” won two Oscars and Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet, opposite British actor Leonard Whiting. Decades later, the pair brought a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures over nude scenes in the film they said they were coerced to perform. The case was dismissed by a Los Angeles County judge in 2023. Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night. The California Lottery said the winning ticket was sold at Circle K (Sunshine Food and Gas) on Rhonda Rd. in Cottonwood. The winning ticket matched the white balls 3, 7, 37, 49, 55 and the gold Mega Ball 6. The identity of the winner or winners was not immediately known. The estimated jackpot was the fifth-highest ever for Mega Millions.
US stock indices pushed to fresh records Tuesday, shrugging off tariff threats from President-elect Donald Trump while European equities retreated. Trump, who doesn't take office until January 20, made his threat in social media posts Monday night, announcing huge import tariffs against neighbors Canada and Mexico and also rival China if they do not stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling. Both the Dow and S&P 500 notched all-time highs, with investors regarding the incoming president's words as a bargaining chip. "In theory, higher tariffs should not be good news for stocks. But, you know, I think the market's chosen to think of (it) as a negotiating tactic," said Steve Sosnick of Interactive Brokers. "You have bullish sentiment," said LBBW's Karl Haeling. "People are tending to look at things as positively as possible." But General Motors, which imports autos from Mexico to the United States, slumped 9.0 percent, while rival Ford dropped 2.6 percent. Overseas bourses were also buffeted by the news. European stocks followed losses in Asia, despite Trump excluding Europe as an immediate target for tariffs. "These are his first direct comments on tariffs and tariff levels since becoming president-elect, and they have roiled markets," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB trading group, ahead of the Wall Street open. "It is early days, and there are plenty of opportunities for Trump to direct his attention to Europe down the line," Brooks added. The US dollar rallied against its Canadian equivalent, China's yuan and Mexico's peso, which hit its lowest level since August 2022. In other economic news, the Conference Board's consumer confidence index rose to 111.7 this month, up from 109.6 in October, boosted by greater optimism surrounding the labor market. "November's increase was mainly driven by more positive consumer assessments of the present situation, particularly regarding the labor market," said Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board. Pantheon Macroeconomics chief US economist Samuel Tombs added in a note that the increase in consumer confidence overall "likely was driven by euphoria among Republicans." "The index also jumped in late 2016, when Mr. Trump was elected for the first time," he said. Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed policy makers expect inflation to keep cooling, signaling a gradual approach to interest rate cuts if price increases ease further and the job market remains strong. New York - Dow: UP 0.3 percent at 44,860.31 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 0.6 percent at 6,021.63 (close) New York - Nasdaq: UP 0.6 percent at 19,174.30 (close) London - FTSE 100: DOWN 0.4 percent at 8,258.61 (close) Paris - CAC 40: DOWN 0.9 percent at 7,194.51 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: DOWN 0.6 percent at 19,295.98 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN 0.9 percent at 38,442.00 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: FLAT at 19,159.20 (close) Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 percent at 3,259.76 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0482 from $1.0495 on Monday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.2567 from $1.2568 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 153.06 yen from 154.23 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 83.41 pence from 83.51 pence Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 0.3 percent at $72.81 per barrel West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 0.3 percent at $68.77 per barrel bur-jmb/st
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz , withdrew his name from consideration. Bondi is a longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during his first impeachment trial, when he was accused — but not convicted — of abusing his power as he tried to condition U.S. military assistance to Ukraine on that country investigating then-former Vice President Joe Biden. Bondi was among a group of Republicans who showed up to support Trump at his hush money criminal trial in New York that ended in May with a conviction on 34 felony counts. She's been a chair at the America First Policy Institute, a think tank set up by former Trump administration staffers. “For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans - Not anymore,” Trump said in a social media post. “Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again.” Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. told Fox Business on Sunday that the transition team had backups in mind for his controversial nominees should they fail to get confirmed. The swift selection of Bondi came about six hours after Gaetz withdrew. Gaetz stepped aside amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Renewables are exceeding expectations — but so are emissions. Why?
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings waived cornerback Akayleb Evans on Saturday in another setback for their beleaguered 2022 draft class. Evans started 15 games last season, but he had been relegated to a special teams role this year after the Vikings added veteran cornerbacks Stephon Gilmore and Shaquill Griffin. Evans was a fourth-round pick out of Missouri, one of three defensive backs among Minnesota's first five selections in 2022. Lewis Cine (first round) was waived and Andrew Booth (second round) was traded earlier this year. One of their second-round picks, guard Ed Ingram, lost his starting spot last week. Evans was let go to clear a roster spot for tight end Nick Muse, who was activated from injured reserve to play on Sunday at Chicago. The Vikings ruled tight end Josh Oliver out of the game with a sprained ankle. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLInside the Classic DeArmond Tone with Duke RobillardStock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talk
NEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global automotive radar sensors market size is estimated to grow by USD 6.51 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 14.01% during the forecast period. Availability of high-frequency radar sensors is driving market growth, with a trend towards increased accuracy in perceiving environment through sensor fusion technique. However, concerns associated with cybersecurity risks poses a challenge.Key market players include Acconeer AB, AISIN CORP., Arbe Robotics Ltd, AU Inc, Autoliv Inc., Banner Engineering Corp., DENSO Corp., Faurecia SE, Infineon Technologies AG, Tsien UK Ltd, MediaTek Inc., NXP Semiconductors NV, Renesas Electronics Corp., Robert Bosch GmbH, Rohde and Schwarz GmbH and Co. KG, S.m.s Smart Microwave Sensors GmbH, Schaeffler AG, Texas Instruments Inc., Valeo SA, Vayyar Imaging Ltd., and Eravant. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Automotive Radar Sensors Market Scope Report Coverage Details Base year 2023 Historic period 2018 - 2022 Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 14.01% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 6.51 billion Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 13.39 Regional analysis Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa Performing market contribution Europe at 31% Key countries US, China, Japan, Germany, and UK Key companies profiled Acconeer AB, AISIN CORP., Arbe Robotics Ltd, AU Inc, Autoliv Inc., Banner Engineering Corp., DENSO Corp., Faurecia SE, Infineon Technologies AG, Tsien UK Ltd, MediaTek Inc., NXP Semiconductors NV, Renesas Electronics Corp., Robert Bosch GmbH, Rohde and Schwarz GmbH and Co. KG, S.m.s Smart Microwave Sensors GmbH, Schaeffler AG, Texas Instruments Inc., Valeo SA, Vayyar Imaging Ltd., and Eravant Market Driver The Automotive Radar Sensors market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for advanced safety features in both passenger and commercial vehicles. Radar sensors, including short-range and long-range, are crucial components of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) systems. Optical imaging, video, ultrasonic, infrared, LIDAR, and ultrasound are alternative technologies, but radar sensors offer superior detection capabilities and range. ADAS applications include Intelligent Park Assist, Lane Change Assistance, and Collision Prevention. Long-range radar sensors operate at 24 GHz, 77-GHz, and 79GHz frequencies, enabling high-resolution tracking and detection of objects at greater distances. Short-range radar sensors are used for parking assistance and collision mitigation. The autonomous car market is a major driver of the radar sensor industry, with companies like Tesla, Waymo, and NVIDIA investing heavily in this technology. Radar sensors are also used in security and surveillance, industrial applications, traffic monitoring, and infrastructure development. The future of the automotive radar sensor market lies in technology innovation, electrification, and mobility solutions. Modern vehicles incorporate numerous electronic systems, including radar, ultrasound, LIDAR, and cameras, to enhance Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features. Strict regulations and OEM differentiation drive the increasing demand for automotive radar sensors. However, these systems operate independently, limiting their effective and realistic functionality. Overcoming the shortcomings of each sensor type requires integration and information exchange among them, which is currently lacking. Thus, the market for automotive radar sensors continues to grow, addressing safety and regulatory requirements. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This automotive radar sensors market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Medium-range- The Automotive Radar Sensors Market is driven by the increasing adoption of advanced collision avoidance and prevention systems in both passenger and commercial vehicles. These systems utilize radar sensors to detect and alert drivers when their vehicle is approaching another at an unsafe distance. The systems offer various warning mechanisms, including alarm sounds, warning lights, or vibrations. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) in the EU, Japan , Korea, and China have mandated or encouraged the use of these systems in heavy vehicles and trucks. Tests have shown significant positive results in reducing crashes caused by driver distraction and other factors. Furthermore, these sensors are part of the bundled Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) offering, making them a standard fitment in the future. The global Automotive Radar Sensors Market is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period due to these factors. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The Automotive Radar Sensors market is a rapidly growing segment in the automotive industry, driven by the increasing demand for advanced safety features and autonomous driving technologies. Radar sensors use radio waves to detect objects and measure their distance, velocity, and size. They offer several advantages over other sensing technologies such as optical imaging, video, ultrasonic, and infrared. Radar sensors come in various ranges, including short, mid, and long-range, catering to different applications in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) systems. These systems enhance automation and mobility, providing features like lane change assistance, collision prevention, and safety enhancements. Industry 4.0 and electrification are also influencing the market, as radar sensors play a crucial role in optimizing vehicle performance and ensuring safety in these advanced technologies. With the increasing number of registered cars and the growing focus on mobility solutions, the Automotive Radar Sensors market is poised for significant growth in the coming years. Technology innovation continues to drive the market, with high-frequency components and advanced signal processing algorithms enabling improved accuracy and reliability. The market is expected to expand across passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, catering to the diverse needs of the automotive industry. Market Research Overview Automotive Radar Sensors are an essential component of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) systems in modern vehicles. These sensors use radio waves to detect objects in the vehicle's surroundings, providing real-time information on range, velocity, and angle. Unlike Optical imaging, Video, Ultrasonic, Infrared, and LIDAR sensors, Automotive Radar Sensors operate using radio waves in various frequency bands, including Short Range Radar (SRR), Mid Range Radar (MRR), and Long Range Radar (LRR). Radar sensors play a crucial role in various ADAS features, such as Lane Change Assistance, Collision Prevention, and Automation. They come in different frequency bands, with 24 GHz being commonly used for short-range applications, and 77-GHz and 79GHz frequencies for long-range detection. The Automotive Radar Sensors market is growing rapidly due to the increasing demand for safety features in passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The market is also driven by the trend towards autonomous driving and Industry 4.0, which requires high-resolution tracking and detection capabilities. The market for Automotive Radar Sensors is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing number of registered cars, the adoption of SAE-Level 3 and higher automation, and the expanding use cases in areas such as security and surveillance, industrial applications, and traffic monitoring. The development of Automotive Radar Sensors involves cutting-edge production processes and innovative packaging concepts to ensure high-frequency components perform optimally. The market is also witnessing technology innovation in areas such as electrification, mobility, and safety features, making radar sensors an essential component of the future of transportation. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. 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13 UK laws starting in 2025 including €7 charge for UK tourists travelling to certain countriesQuest Partners LLC purchased a new position in Humana Inc. ( NYSE:HUM – Free Report ) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 2,212 shares of the insurance provider’s stock, valued at approximately $701,000. Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Swedbank AB raised its stake in shares of Humana by 3.0% in the third quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 105,976 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $33,567,000 after acquiring an additional 3,085 shares during the last quarter. Heritage Oak Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Humana during the 2nd quarter worth about $3,456,000. Mandatum Life Insurance Co Ltd increased its position in Humana by 115.4% in the 3rd quarter. Mandatum Life Insurance Co Ltd now owns 14,000 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $4,434,000 after acquiring an additional 7,500 shares in the last quarter. APG Asset Management US Inc. raised its stake in shares of Humana by 3.0% in the second quarter. APG Asset Management US Inc. now owns 67,669 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $25,274,000 after acquiring an additional 1,955 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cetera Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Humana by 472.1% during the first quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC now owns 10,098 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $3,501,000 after purchasing an additional 8,333 shares in the last quarter. 92.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Analyst Ratings Changes Several research analysts have issued reports on HUM shares. Jefferies Financial Group lowered Humana from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and decreased their price objective for the company from $519.00 to $253.00 in a research report on Monday, October 7th. Leerink Partnrs lowered Humana from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 2nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price objective on Humana from $349.00 to $250.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 3rd. Oppenheimer dropped their price objective on shares of Humana from $400.00 to $280.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 3rd. Finally, Leerink Partners cut Humana from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and cut their target price for the company from $400.00 to $250.00 in a research note on Wednesday, October 2nd. Twenty analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Humana currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $315.86. Humana Trading Up 0.8 % Shares of Humana stock opened at $298.11 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 1.76 and a quick ratio of 1.76. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $276.83 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $330.64. Humana Inc. has a 1 year low of $213.31 and a 1 year high of $527.18. The company has a market capitalization of $35.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.40, a P/E/G ratio of 2.19 and a beta of 0.52. Humana ( NYSE:HUM – Get Free Report ) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 30th. The insurance provider reported $4.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.48 by $0.68. The company had revenue of $29.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $28.66 billion. Humana had a net margin of 1.18% and a return on equity of 13.20%. Research analysts forecast that Humana Inc. will post 15.86 EPS for the current year. Humana Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be given a $0.885 dividend. This represents a $3.54 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.19%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. Humana’s payout ratio is 31.36%. Humana Profile ( Free Report ) Humana Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides medical and specialty insurance products in the United States. It operates through two segments, Insurance and CenterWell. The company offers medical and supplemental benefit plans to individuals. It has a contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to administer the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition prescription drug plan program; and contracts with various states to provide Medicaid, dual eligible, and long-term support services benefits. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding HUM? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Humana Inc. ( NYSE:HUM – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Humana Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Humana and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
He can fly! Watch this Coastal Carolina wide receiver do a running backflip in full padsI recently made friends with a new colleague who joined the university where I teach. The campus is at the back of beyond, and everything a normal, non-young adult might require is reachable only by car. So, if you're a visiting teacher, you end up being dependent on the kindness of colleagues, friends, and strangers. ET Year-end Special Reads Take That: The gamechanger weapon's India acquired in 2024 10 big-bang policy moves Modi government made in 2024 How governments tried to rein in the social media beast When M and his wife joined as permanent faculty, I was happy to discover we shared some tastes and interests. It was also helpful that my new friends have a car for our local adventures. Rapidly, they became part of the faculty fleet, which ranged out in various vehicles carrying owners and some of us grateful non-owners to different destinations around the area. Now, everybody drives differently. So, we have the Bio guy with the spanking new 4-wheel-drive SUV zipping down the narrow road between the paddy fields as though he's competing in the Paris-Dakar rally. We have the Lit lady who drives fine inside cities, but can't handle the highway too well. We have the Ceramic lady who has no such problems, deftly swatting aside trucks as she gets you to the nearest big metro in record time. And you have the newly married young couple, driving with whom you feel like you're a stowaway on a honeymoon trip. Among these, my new friend M is different. The first time we go out in his pristine-looking 1-year-old sedan, I wonder if there is something wrong with the car. Then I realise he's just driving slowly, much more slowly than normal. There's a group of us in the car, so I don't say anything. The next time his wife makes a good-natured joke about his slow driving . But we all agree that the rural road is inimical to the low suspension of the city car. 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As a driver myself, if I'm sitting next to a reckless driver, I often find my foot pressing down on a non-existent brake. Here, it's the absent accelerator for which my foot twitches. Even in town and market traffic, M lets the vehicle in front get far away, so far that two cars could get in between us and them-something that indeed happens regularly. Even in a crowded pedestrian-heavy gali, M doesn't honk; he waits for the people to part. When there's a 50-50 on a gap, to use a football term for two players going for the ball, M waits and always lets the other guy take the space. As a normally aggressive desi driver, my whole body starts to twitch after a while. We do our shopping and get back, having taken not too much longer than if somebody 'normal' had been driving. Outside the car, M is not a shy or self-effacing person. In an intellectual or political argument, he gives no undue ground. He is good and firm in his dealings with people, saying no whenever required. And yet, his driving.... After the latest trip, it occurs to me that perhaps it is millions of us 'normal' drivers who are crazy, and M who is sensible. A car is a vehicle for getting from A to B, not an instrument for emotional release. Slow is always safer in a country where most people are on foot, where most of the ones driving have been taught very badly. Over the last half a century, generations of Indian drivers have been conditioned to elbow and brawl for shrinking road space. In a slow-moving country, every pause in speedy road progress feels like you're going backwards, sending tempers soaring. Just as in life, so in traffic, we hate to yield because we are afraid of the damage this will cause us. And yet, if everyone yielded a bit more, perhaps things would move more smoothly. If everyone, especially the men, managed to drain down their aggression, perhaps India would be a happier place. Here's wishing everyone a slow, uneventful, and happy 2025.
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That’s where the Double-Neck came in.” A more affordable Jimmy Page Double-Neck returns with uncanny accuracy, thanks to 3-D scanning{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "NewsArticle", "dateCreated": "2024-11-27T01:06:24+02:00", "datePublished": "2024-11-27T01:06:24+02:00", "dateModified": "2024-11-27T01:06:23+02:00", "url": "https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/22140/news/featured/equity-bank-rwanda-usaid-ireme-partner-to-boost-healthcare-financing", "headline": "Equity Bank Rwanda, USAID Ireme partner to boost healthcare financing", "description": "Equity Bank Rwanda Plc, in collaboration with USAID Ireme, has embarked on an initiative to support healthcare providers across the country in addressing...", "keywords": "Equity Bank Rwanda,Health care providers,USAID Ireme", "inLanguage": "en", "mainEntityOfPage":{ "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/22140/news/featured/equity-bank-rwanda-usaid-ireme-partner-to-boost-healthcare-financing" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://www.newtimes.co.rw/thenewtimes/uploads/images/2024/11/27/64906.jpg", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://www.newtimes.co.rw/thenewtimes/uploads/images/2024/11/27/64906.jpg" }, "articleBody": "Equity Bank Rwanda Plc, in collaboration with USAID Ireme, has embarked on an initiative to support healthcare providers across the country in addressing key challenges in the health sector, such as ensuring reliable, effective, and internationally standardized services. Recognizing that affordable and high-quality healthcare remains a pressing concern, the partnership aims to empower private healthcare facilities to deliver these services while indirectly helping patients overcome common barriers, such as expensive medical treatment, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to financing. Such issues were highlighted on November 26 during a workshop that brought together private healthcare providers from across Rwanda. ALSO READ: Equity Bank Rwanda launches new healthcare financing products The discussions focused on raising awareness about those products which are designed to help businesses operate in a conducive environment while delivering high-quality services to their clients. As part of its efforts to relieve financial challenges in the health sector, Equity Bank Rwanda has introduced healthcare financing products with reduced interest rates. According to Jean Havugimana, the Head of SME at Equity Bank Rwanda, most of these loans, now available at an annual interest rate of 16 per cent, are lower than the standard rates, which can reach up to 19 per cent annually. Also, the bank has addressed the issue of collateral, a common hurdle for many healthcare providers. “Most of the newly designed products no longer require collateral, making financing more accessible and inclusive”. “We want to ensure that financing is not a barrier but a solution to the challenges faced by healthcare providers. Our products are designed to meet their specific needs quickly and efficiently,” said Jean Havugimana. ALSO READ: Equity Bank, Pact Rwanda team up to empower small-scale miners Among the key offerings highlighted was the “Tang’ubuzima Loan”, which caters to a broad spectrum of beneficiaries, including private hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, laboratories, healthcare wholesalers, and manufacturers. “Invoice Discount” is another key product according to Havugimana, offered by the bank to assist healthcare providers. Typically, insurance companies take two to three months to pay healthcare providers. With this product, the bank advances funds to healthcare providers while they await payments from insurers. Once the insurers pay, the healthcare providers repay the bank. “This prevents disruptions in operations by ensuring providers have funds to purchase supplies and pay salaries. It’s a highly appreciated product that came at the right time,” said Havugimana. Another product is the “Letter of Credit”, which supports healthcare providers when they need to order expensive medical equipment but lack immediate funds. The bank pays the supplier on their behalf, fostering trust between both parties and ensuring the client receives the equipment with all necessary requirements. “The bank can take on a ‘risk appetite’ of up to 20 per cent. This means if a borrower requests Rwf100,000 and has collateral covering at least 80 per cent of the loan, the bank can approve the full amount requested.” Other products highlighted include “Stock Financing”, which helps businesses refill stock when it runs out, and “Asset Financing”, which enables them to purchase expensive equipment such as MRI machines, dental operation tools, maternity machines, and more. These and other products were presented to participants in the healthcare supply chain. ALSO READ: How Equity Bank is unlocking Rwanda’s agri-export potential However, during the event, participants raised concerns, primarily about high interest rates and the lengthy process of loan approvals. Addressing the issue of delays, Havugimana assured that under this program, loan approvals will now be processed within few days, providing timely support for critical healthcare projects, something that will make improvement from the previous extended timelines. However, he urged them to adopt the use of Point of Sale (POS) systems, where customers make payments for purchases, and the system processes those payments. According to Havugimana, this helps the bank maintain deposits, which in turn allows it to generate funds for lending to others. “Anyone who uses Equity Bank’s POS is eligible for loans ranging from Rwf40 million to Rwf70 million without requiring collateral. This offer applies to everyone, not just healthcare providers. 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By Kemberley Washington, CPA, Bankrate.com The IRS Direct File program, which lets taxpayers file their federal income tax return directly with the IRS for free, is doubling its reach to 24 states for the 2025 tax season, up from 12 states in 2024, the program’s pilot year. The Direct File program will also accept more types of tax situations for the 2025 tax season. While taxpayers who used the system in 2024 could claim a handful of tax credits, including the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit , that list is expanding in 2025 to include the child and dependent care credit , among others. Related Articles An estimated 30 million taxpayers will qualify for the Direct File program in 2025, the IRS says. More than 140,000 taxpayers filed their federal tax returns through the Direct File program in 2024. About 90% of users said their experience was excellent or above average, according to a survey of about 11,000 Direct File users in 2024, conducted by the General Services Administration. “We’re excited about the improvements to Direct File and the millions more taxpayers who will be eligible to use the service this year,” said Danny Werfel, the IRS commissioner, in a statement. “Our goal is to improve the experience of tax filing itself and help taxpayers meet their obligations quickly and easily.” The IRS says that taxpayers can use Direct File when the 2025 tax season kicks off in January, and it will be available until Oct. 15, 2025. But the program’s future is somewhat unclear: In December, 29 Republican lawmakers sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, calling for him to end the Direct File program on his first day in office. Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives also introduced legislation in July to end the Direct File program. For now, here’s what you need to know about how the IRS Direct File program works, and how to qualify for it. The Direct File program is a new initiative, about to enter its second year, that allows taxpayers to file their federal tax returns electronically with the IRS. The no-cost tool guides taxpayers through every part of their federal income tax return. Taxpayers can file using a smartphone, computer or tablet. One of the program’s advantages is that, if you have questions as you’re working on your return, you can get live support directly from the IRS via chat or phone. IRS representatives can answer basic tax questions and help with technical issues in English and Spanish. The Direct File program has income limits, as well as limits on the types of income, deductions and credits you can enter on your tax return. For the 2025 tax season: To be eligible for Direct File, your income can come from the following sources: But if you’re self-employed, or have business or rental income, you can’t use Direct File . Same goes for IRA contributions or distributions: If you have either, you can’t use Direct File. You can use the IRS Direct File program only if you claim the standard deduction — the program isn’t available to people who itemize. But you can claim certain above-the-line deductions: student loan interest , educator expenses and health savings account contributions . You can’t use Direct File if you want to deduct your IRA contributions. The Direct File program allows for the following tax credits in 2025: However, if you want to claim education credits , credits for energy efficient home upgrades or the adoption expense credit , you can’t use the Direct File program. More taxpayers will have access to the IRS Direct File program in 2025. In 2024, the IRS kicked off the program with only 12 states; that number has expanded to 24 states for the 2025 tax season. For some of the states that participate in the IRS Direct File program, your federal return information will be transferred automatically to the state tax website, but in some cases you’ll have to re-enter your information. Visit this IRS Direct File page to get the details for your state. Here is a list of the participating states: If you don’t qualify for the IRS Direct File program, you may have other options to file your tax return for free. In addition to Direct File, the IRS offers the Free File program, in which it partners with online tax software providers to provide free federal income tax return filing. Some providers also allow you to file a state income tax return. For the 2024 tax season, your adjusted gross income had to be less than $79,000 to qualify for the Free File program. That dollar threshold is likely to rise slightly for the 2025 tax season. The IRS also offers the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides certified volunteers to prepare basic tax returns if you earn less than $67,000 a year, are disabled, or speak limited English. You can find a site near you by visiting this IRS page . ©2024 Bankrate.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Oportun Financial Co. ( NASDAQ:OPRT – Get Free Report ) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 108,700 shares, an increase of 28.9% from the November 30th total of 84,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 153,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.7 days. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Separately, Singular Research upgraded Oportun Financial to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 20th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $5.50. Read Our Latest Analysis on OPRT Oportun Financial Stock Down 4.2 % Insider Transactions at Oportun Financial In other news, insider Patrick Kirscht sold 8,403 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $3.80, for a total value of $31,931.40. Following the transaction, the insider now owns 333,360 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,266,768. This represents a 2.46 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link . Also, Director Mohit Daswani purchased 7,420 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 13th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $3.90 per share, for a total transaction of $28,938.00. Following the acquisition, the director now owns 41,924 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $163,503.60. The trade was a 21.50 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here . Insiders have purchased a total of 41,264 shares of company stock valued at $159,826 in the last ninety days. 9.30% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Oportun Financial A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in OPRT. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its stake in shares of Oportun Financial by 5.4% in the 3rd quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 110,620 shares of the company’s stock worth $311,000 after buying an additional 5,628 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in Oportun Financial by 4.9% in the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 311,450 shares of the company’s stock valued at $875,000 after acquiring an additional 14,683 shares during the period. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Oportun Financial by 28.6% during the 2nd quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC now owns 67,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $196,000 after purchasing an additional 15,000 shares during the period. Flaharty Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of Oportun Financial by 75.0% during the 2nd quarter. Flaharty Asset Management LLC now owns 35,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $102,000 after purchasing an additional 15,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Oportun Financial in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $52,000. Institutional investors own 82.70% of the company’s stock. About Oportun Financial ( Get Free Report ) Oportun Financial Corporation provides financial services. The company offers personal loans and credit cards. It serves customers through online and over the phone, as well as through retail and Lending as a Service partner locations. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Carlos, California. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Oportun Financial Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Oportun Financial and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .SAN DIEGO, Nov. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of ASML Holding N.V. ASML ordinary shares between January 24, 2024 and October 15, 2024, inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until January 13, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the ASML class action lawsuit. Captioned City of Hollywood Firefighters' Pension Fund v. ASML Holding N.V. , No. 24-cv-08664 (S.D.N.Y.), the ASML class action lawsuit charges ASML as well as certain of ASML's top current and former executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the ASML class action lawsuit, please provide your information here: https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-asml-holding-n-v-class-action-lawsuit-asml.html You can also contact attorneys J.C. Sanchez or Jennifer N. Caringal of Robbins Geller by calling 800/449-4900 or via e-mail at info@rgrdlaw.com . CASE ALLEGATIONS : ASML develops, produces, markets, sells, and services advanced semiconductor equipment systems for chipmakers. The ASML class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the issues being faced by suppliers, like ASML, in the semiconductor industry were much more severe than defendants had indicated to investors; (ii) the pace of recovery of sales in the semiconductor industry was much slower than defendants had publicly acknowledged; and (iii) defendants had created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to customer demand and anticipated growth, while also downplaying risk from macroeconomic and industry fluctuations, as well as stronger regulations restricting the export of semiconductor technology, including the products that ASML sells. The ASML class action lawsuit further alleges that on October 15, 2024, ASML announced that it: (i) recorded quarterly booking of only €2.63 billion – a 53% decline from €5.6 billion in the second quarter of 2024; (ii) expected full year 2025 net sales to be between €30 billion and €35 billion, in the lower half of ASML's initial range of between €30 billion and €40 billion; and (iii) materially reduced its gross margin target to between 51% and 53%, down from its prior guidance of between 54% and 56%. On this news, the price of ASML stock fell more than 16%, according to the complaint. Then, on October 16, 2024, during the accompanying earnings call, the ASML class action lawsuit alleges that ASML's CFO, defendant Roger Dassen, attributed the poor bookings results to "a reflection of the slow recovery in the traditional [semiconductor] end markets as customers remain cautious in the current environment." Additionally, ASML's CEO, defendant Christophe Fouquet, admitted that the semiconductor industry "recovery will extend well into 2025," leading to "a reduced growth curve in 2025 and an . . . overall reduction of our lithography demand," according to the complaint. The ASML class action lawsuit alleges that on this news, the price of ASML stock fell more than 6%. THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS : The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired ASML ordinary shares during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the ASML class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the ASML class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the ASML class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the ASML class action lawsuit. ABOUT ROBBINS GELLER : Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is one of the world's leading law firms representing investors in securities fraud cases. Our Firm has been #1 in the ISS Securities Class Action Services rankings for six out of the last ten years for securing the most monetary relief for investors. We recovered $6.6 billion for investors in securities-related class action cases – over $2.2 billion more than any other law firm in the last four years. With 200 lawyers in 10 offices, Robbins Geller is one of the largest plaintiffs' firms in the world and the Firm's attorneys have obtained many of the largest securities class action recoveries in history, including the largest securities class action recovery ever – $7.2 billion – in In re Enron Corp. Sec. Litig. Please visit the following page for more information: https://www.rgrdlaw.com/services-litigation-securities-fraud.html Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Services may be performed by attorneys in any of our offices. Contact: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP J.C. Sanchez, Jennifer N. Caringal 655 W. Broadway, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101 800-449-4900 info@rgrdlaw.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
