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Right on time: Riyadh Metro engineers new era of urban mobilityOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Coronation Street fans are certain a beloved member of the Platt family may meet a tragic end in the near future. In the new year, the cobbles will be shaken by a shocking house fire, and residents near the soap's set have been warned about the filming of a dramatic fire stunt. They've been advised to expect loud explosions and fire effects, but reassured not to panic. The notice also revealed that the show will recreate a house fire, complete with a triggered explosion. A source told the Metro: "The early part of the year is going to kick off the new era of Corrie with a bang pretty literally and one of the show's core families are right at the heart of the fire storyline." "With a new boss at the helm, the show isn't pulling any punches and it's fair to say some fan-favourite lives are on the line.", reports Plymouth Live . Recent photos obtained by The Sun show the drama unfolding as a fire ravages the Platt's home, No. 8. However, it's unclear if the neighbouring house, belonging to Sally and Tim Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor and Joe Duttine), will also be affected. Several cast members have shared behind-the-scenes photos from the night shoots, including Bethany Platt actress Lucy Fallon, who posted a snap with co-stars Paddy Bever (Max Turner) and Julia Goulding (Shona Platt), all trying to stay warm in dry robes. Meanwhile, Coronation Street's very own Sally Carman-Duttine who plays the gutsy Abi Webster, has been teasing fans with behind-the-scenes snippets. She took to social media posting a pic of her survival kit for the night shoots - heat patches and body warmers, captioned simply with "Night shoots". Now, the fans are piecing together the clues, certain they've cracked the case on who will be next to perish in an infernal plot twist and it's a real tearjerker. On a Corrie Facebook fan page buzzing over the fiery storyline, one Corrie addict posted: "Yet another fire if my street was so dangerous I'd move fast! ". Another threw in their two pence with a prediction: "I think someone will be killed off." A third detective-in-the-making added their hunch: "Could be Shona," and yet another fan teased with a tantalising theory: "Nobody would see it coming.." Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX If you love your soaps pick up Love TV's Best of British Soaps, packed with all your favourite characters and storylines. As well as interviews and quizzes. Click here to buy or it's on sale at participating retailers.

In the days before the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lando Norris looked me in the eyes and conceded that at that point in the season, he and McLaren were simply “ fighting for points .” The 2023 Formula 1 campaign saw McLaren limp out of the gates, reduced to also-ran status early in the season. Today, Norris and McLaren are F1 Constructors’ Champions. The team’s stunning turnaround, which began in the second half of the 2023 season, reached its zenith Sunday at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. McLaren entered the weekend with a 21-point lead over Ferrari in the Constructors’ title race, needing one more solid weekend to clinch their first title since 1998. They took their first steps towards that goal Saturday, as Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri locked out the front row during qualifying. Today, that dream was realized. But the F1 gods — and Ferrari — did not make it easy. Norris held onto the lead on the opening lap, something that had been an issue for him this season, but behind him, chaos reigned. The most notable moment from the opening lap was contact between Max Verstappen and Piastri, which spun the McLaren driver and shuffled him to the back of the field. That left Norris alone at the front, with Carlos Sainz Jr. in his rear-view mirror and a hard-charging Charles Leclerc up into the points on the first lap of the race after starting down in P19. Norris maintained his lead over the first half of the race, but the next critical moment for the team came on a series of green flag pit stops. Ferrari called Leclerc and then Sainz in. to put the pressure on McLaren, and the team in Norris’ pit stall needed to respond with a perfect pit stop of their own to cover off the Scuderia. A two-second pit stop for McLaren is exactly what they needed, and exactly what they delivered. Norris rejoined the fight still in P1, 1.5 seconds ahead of Sainz in P2. By Lap 37 Norris had extended that gap to over three seconds, and everyone in McLaren’s garage — and back at the McLaren Technology Centre — could breathe a little easier. By Lap 46 Norris had extended his lead over Sainz to over five seconds, and the main concern at that point was whether the hard tires the team had bolted on 20 laps prior would start to wear out. McLaren informed Norris that Leclerc, who had pitted six laps before Norris to make the switch to hards, was starting to deal with some tire degradation, so the next few laps would be “critical.” With ten laps to go, the gap to Sainz behind was almost six seconds. Norris pushed it to over six seconds by Lap 52, and with five laps to go that gap was over seven seconds. Meanwhile Piastri, who had been sent to the back of the field due to the accident with Verstappen — and a ten-second penalty he was given due to a subsequent impact with Franco Colapinto — had fought back into P10. Soon enough the checkered flag flew for Norris, and McLaren had taken the title. “It feels incredible,” said Norris trackside to Nico Rosberg. “Not for myself, but for the whole team. The team have done an amazing job to come from where we were at the beginning. I’m so proud of everyone, it’s been a lovely journey, to end the season like this, it’s just perfect.” McLaren’s turnaround began mid-season a year ago, with the first signs of life coming with a dramatic P2 from Norris at the British Grand Prix. That result helped McLaren inch ahead of Alpine for fifth in the Constructors’ standings, and Norris’ subsequent P2 in the next race, the Hungarian Grand Prix, pulled them the team in fourth, which was Ferrari at that point. As the season wore on, McLaren kept climbing, eventually overtaking Aston Martin to finish fourth in the standings. The reasons for that climb? Both a “faster race car,” as Zak Brown explained to me late last season , as well as the “best driver pairing on the grid,” as the McLaren CEO described Piastri and Norris. 2024 began with high hopes for McLaren, and while they got out to a slow start again this year — they were third in the standings ahead of the summer break — eventually Norris and Piastri climbed into second ahead of Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where the Australian driver captured his first career grand prix victory ahead of Norris in P2. They pulled into the lead in Azerbaijan when Piastri picked up his second grand prix win of the season, and the second in his career. While they were within striking distance of clinching the title a week ago in Qatar, a ten-second stop-and-go penalty handed down to Norris in the closing stages of the Qatar Grand Prix put those celebrations on ice. Now the champagne can flow. “Me and Zak said we’re going to get absolutely hammered tonight,” said Norris. “We’re gonna celebrate, this is an historic moment for the team. They’re gonna want to celebrate, I want to celebrate with them, it’s gonna be a good night.” While McLaren has delivered on their promise and potential this season, it is worth highlighting how even those inside the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking were not sure a title race would be in the cards for them this season. When I posed that notion to Brown ahead of the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix a season ago, the McLaren boss indicated that while they would give it their best shot, a title race in 2024 was probably a heavy lift. “I think it’s probably still a little bit early,” said Brown when I asked if a Constructors’ title could be in the cards next year. “I’d like to think that we’re gonna be able to compete for wins. We’re certainly getting very close.” Still, Brown is clear that they will give it their best shot. “Now, the, the team’s very confident. The off-season development, from what I’ve seen so far is going very well. So, you know, we’re gonna go for it. That’s our desire,” said Brown. “I think we gotta wait and see what comes out of the oven with our race car, but I love the trajectory we’re on and with all these podiums, and, finishing ten seconds off Max [Verstappen] where at the start of the year we were getting blue flagged and lapped, is just hats off to the men and women at McLaren for the progress that they made. “So hopefully we can keep making that type of progress. And if we are, I think we’ll be fighting for the Constructors’ sooner rather than later.” Sooner has arrived.Butternut squash risotto is a creamy and delicious Italian rice dish made with butternut squash puree and Parmigiano-Reggiano. It takes a little time, but it’s absolutely worth it! Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe We love risotto! It’s one of those dinner meals that makes you feel like you’re eating out at a fancy restaurant, or that you know your way around the kitchen. Truth is, it’s really not complicated at all—it just requires some time. Making risotto is a labor of love. You have to be patient, stirring the rice and adding more broth a little at a time. But in the end you get a delicious restaurant-quality dish that you can proudly say you made yourself, without all the added butter you would get if you ordered it at a restaurant. Why You’ll Love This Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe Surprisingly filling . You might be surprised how satisfying this simple rice dish is! One serving will easily fill you up. (My Spring Asparagus Risotto , Creamy Mushroom Risotto , Seared Scallops over Wilted Spinach Parmesan Risotto are also excellent as a meal. ) Versatile . Want to make this butternut squash risotto as a side dish? You can do that too! Serve it with a salad on the side, or as a side dish with fish, pork or chicken. As a side dish, reduce the serving size 1/2 cup per person. Meal prep option . I started with some homemade squash puree, which I simply made by boiling the butternut squash, then pureeing in the blender. You can use the rest for this Spaghetti with Creamy Butternut Leek Pasta later in the week. What You’ll Need Scroll down to the recipe card below for exact measurements. F at-free low-sodium chicken broth – For vegetarian butternut squash risotto, use vegetable broth. B utternut squash puree – You can make this by boiling or roasting the butternut squash . B utter or olive oil – Butter adds some extra richness to the flavor, but olive oil is a great source of healthy fats. Choose whichever one you prefer! Garlic and shallots – These aromatics infuse the risotto with flavor. Arborio rice – You can’t use just any rice to make risotto. Arborio is an especially starchy rice and it’s what makes risotto so creamy without adding heavy cream. D ry white wine – Sauvignon blanc and pinot grigio are two good choices. Sage – Fresh sage has better flavor than dried. Sage is a classic pairing with butternut squash, but you can swap in thyme or rosemary if you happen to have them on hand. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese – The nuttiness of Parmesan is the perfect complement to earthy butternut squash. S alt and pepper – Freshly cracked black pepper is more fragrant and flavorful. B aby arugula – I add peppery arugula for garnish, but if you prefer a milder flavor, baby spinach also works. How to Make Butternut Squash Risotto See the recipe card below for printable instructions. Warm the broth and puree . Combine the broth and butternut squash puree in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the aromatics and rice . Melt the butter or oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and rice; cook to lightly toast the rice and soften the shallots. Add the wine . Pour the wine into the pot and add the sage. Cook until the rice absorbs the wine. Ladle in the broth . Add a ladle of the butternut squash and broth mixture to the rice. Stir and cook until it’s absorbed, then add another ladleful. Repeat this process, stirring frequently, until the rice is creamy and tender, but still slightly firm in the center. Finish . Stir in the cheese and remove from heat. Serve with arugula and additional cheese, if desired. Tips and Variations Use freshly grated cheese . I like to keep a good cheese such as Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano on hand, then grate it myself when I need it. It has an intense flavor you just can’t get from the grated Parmesan cheese sold on supermarket shelves. Don’t try to rush the process . The easiest way to ruin risotto is to start ladling in too much liquid too quickly. You really need to wait for the liquid to absorb before adding more. Stir frequently . It’s the stirring that helps release the starch, making the butternut squash risotto rich and creamy. This isn’t a recipe where you can walk away from the stovetop. What to Serve With Butternut Squash Risotto Salad . Since you’ll be using arugula in this risotto, set some aside to make Arugula Salad . Pork . Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin would be a decadent pairing with risotto. Chicken . This Chicken Saltimbocca uses fresh sage so you can buy a package and use it for both recipes! Vegetables . Roasted Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts would be delicious served on top of the risotto instead of arugula. Proper Storage Refrigerator : Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freezer : Store leftovers in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat : Warm up leftover butternut squash risotto in a pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add a splash or two of broth, as needed. You can also use leftovers to make arancini—use my Baked Mini Spinach and Sausage Arancini as a template. More Butternut Squash Recipes Roasted Seasoned Winter Squash Medley Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Roasted Butternut Squash Noodles Roasted Butternut and Brussels Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup Butternut Squash Risotto Ingredients ▢ 3 cups fat free low-sodium chicken broth , use vegetable broth for vegetarian ▢ 1 cup butternut squash puree* ▢ 1 tsp butter or olive oil ▢ 3 cloves garlic , chopped ▢ 1/4 cup shallots , chopped ▢ 1 cup arborio rice ▢ 2 oz dry white wine ▢ 1 tbsp fresh sage , minced ▢ 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano ▢ salt and fresh cracked pepper , to taste ▢ 2 cups fresh baby arugula , for garnish Instructions In a large saucepan, heat broth and butternut squash puree over medium-high heat. When it boils, reduce heat to a simmer and maintain over low heat, taste for salt and adjust as needed. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat oil or butter until melted. Add shallots, garlic and rice; saute until the rice is well coated with oil or butter, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and sage and stir until it is absorbed. Add a ladleful of the simmering stock; wait until it is absorbed before adding another ladleful stirring gently and almost constantly. Stirring loosens the starch molecules from the outside of the rice grains into the surrounding liquid, creating a smooth creamy-textured liquid. Continue this process until the rice is creamy, tender to the bite, but slightly firm in the center and all the stock is used, about 25-30 minutes from the time you started. When all the liquid is absorbed, stir in the grated cheese and remove from heat. Serve immediately and top with baby arugula and extra grated cheese if desired. 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BEIRUT — Israel's military launched airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday, unleashing explosions throughout the country and killing at least 31 while Israeli leaders appeared to be closing in on a negotiated ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group. Israeli strikes hit commercial and residential buildings in Beirut as well as in the port city of Tyre. Military officials claimed they targeted areas known as Hezbollah strongholds. They issued evacuation orders for Beirut's southern suburbs, and strikes landed across the city, including meters from a Lebanese police base and the city's largest public park. The barrage came as officials indicated they were nearing agreement on a ceasefire, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Security Cabinet prepared to discuss an offer on the table. Bulldozers remove the rubble of a destroyed building Monday that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. Foreign ministers from the world’s leading industrialized nations also expressed cautious optimism Monday about possible progress on a ceasefire. People are also reading... “Knock on wood,” Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said as he opened the Group of Seven meeting outside Rome. “We are perhaps close to a ceasefire in Lebanon," he said. "Let's hope it's true and that there's no backing down at the last-minute.” A ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon was foremost on the agenda of the G7 meeting in Fiuggi, outside Rome, that gathered ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, in the last G7 encounter of the Biden administration. For the first time, the G7 ministers were joined by their counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, as well as the Secretary General of the Arab League. Thick smoke, flames and debris erupt Monday from an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Tayouneh, Beirut, Lebanon. Meanwhile, massive explosions lit up Lebanon's skies with flashes of orange, sending towering plumes of smoke into the air as Israeli airstrikes pounded Beirut's southern suburbs Monday. The blasts damaged buildings and left shattered glass and debris scattered across nearby streets. Some of the strikes landed close to central Beirut and near Christian neighborhoods and other targets where Israel issued evacuation warnings, including in Tyre and Nabatiyeh province. Israeli airstrikes also hit the northeast Baalbek-Hermel region without warning. Lebanon's Health Ministry said Monday that 26 people were killed in southern Lebanon, four in the eastern Baalbek-Hermel province and one in Choueifat, a neighborhood in Beirut's southern suburbs that was not subjected to evacuation warnings on Monday. The deaths brought the total toll to 3,768 killed in Lebanon throughout 13 months of war between Israel and Hezbollah and nearly two months since Israel launched its ground invasion. Many of those killed since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah have been civilians, and health officials said some of the recovered bodies were so severely damaged that DNA testing would be required to confirm their identities. Israel claims to have killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Lebanon's Health Ministry says the war has displaced 1.2 million people. Destroyed buildings stand Monday in the area of a village in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel. Israeli ground forces invaded southern Lebanon in early October, meeting heavy resistance in a narrow strip of land along the border. The military previously exchanged attacks across the border with Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group that began firing rockets into Israel the day after the war in Gaza began last year. Lebanese politicians have decried the ongoing airstrikes and said they are impeding ceasefire negotiations. The country's deputy parliament speaker accused Israel of ramping up its bombardment to pressure Lebanon to make concessions in indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hezbollah. Elias Bousaab, an ally of the militant group, said Monday that the pressure has increased because "we are close to the hour that is decisive regarding reaching a ceasefire." Israeli officials voiced similar optimism Monday about prospects for a ceasefire. Mike Herzog, the country's ambassador to Washington, earlier in the day told Israeli Army Radio that several points had yet to be finalized. Though any deal would require agreement from the government, Herzog said Israel and Hezbollah were "close to a deal." "It can happen within days," he said. Israeli officials have said the sides are close to an agreement that would include withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and a pullback of Hezbollah fighters from the Israeli border. But several sticking points remain. A member of the Israeli security forces inspects an impact site Sunday after a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an area in Rinatya, outskirts of Tel Aviv, Israel. After previous hopes for a ceasefire were dashed, U.S. officials cautioned that negotiations were not yet complete and noted that there could be last-minute hitches that either delay or destroy an agreement. "Nothing is done until everything is done," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Monday. The proposal under discussion to end the fighting calls for an initial two-month ceasefire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. The withdrawals would be accompanied by an influx of thousands more Lebanese army troops, who have been largely sidelined in the war, to patrol the border area along with an existing U.N. peacekeeping force. Western diplomats and Israeli officials said Israel demands the right to strike in Lebanon if it believes Hezbollah is violating the terms. The Lebanese government says such an arrangement would authorize violations of the country's sovereignty. Shoppers say they want eco-friendly products, so why aren't they buying them? Shoppers say they want eco-friendly products, so why aren't they buying them? On paper, being more sustainable and eco-friendly while shopping sounds great—so why don't more people do it? There is growing consumer consciousness about the environmental impact of where people choose to shop and the sustainability of the products they buy. According to McKinsey, over 60% of individuals surveyed in 2020 said they would be willing to pay more for a product that is packaged in an eco-friendly way. Since 2019, products marketed as being environmentally sustainable have seen a 28% growth in revenue compared to 20% for products with no such marketing, a 2023 McKinsey and NielsenIQ report found. Much of this is thanks to the preferences and attitudes of Gen Z, who, on average, care more than their older counterparts about being informed shoppers. The younger generation also has more social justice and environmental awareness altogether. Shoppers are willing to spend around 9.7% more on a product they know is sourced or manufactured sustainably, with 46% saying they would do so explicitly because they want to reduce their environmental footprint, according to a 2024 PwC report. Sustainable practices consumers look for from companies include production methods, packaging, and water conservation. But despite the growing consciousness around being more environmentally responsible, consumer actions don't always align with their values. In psychology, this is defined as the "say-do gap": the phenomenon wherein people openly express concern and intention around an issue, but fail to take tangible action to make a change. According to the Harvard Business Review in 2019, most consumers (65%) say they want to buy from brands that promote sustainability, but only 1 in 4 follow through. So why don't people actually shop sustainably, despite how much they express a preference for eco-friendly products—and how can we close the gap? The RealReal examined reports from the Harvard Business Review and other sources to explore why some shoppers want to buy sustainably but struggle to follow through. This lack of action isn't due to a lack of caring—in many cases, it's hard to know how to be a sustainable consumer and other factors are often outside of shoppers' control. But the more people shop sustainably, the easier and more accessible that market will be for everyone—making it much easier for folks to buy aligned with their values. Barriers to sustainable shopping There are many obstacles preventing shoppers from upholding eco-friendly habits as much as they may want to—but not all of these barriers are necessarily real, or accurately understood. Shopping sustainably simply isn't convenient or accessible for many. Those who live in apartment buildings are 50% less likely to recycle , according to Ipsos. Reasons for this can vary from lack of space to buildings being excluded altogether because of recycling contamination issues. Many believe that sustainable products are too expensive or of a lower quality. The former is often true, which does create a hurdle for many: The manufacturing processes and materials for sustainable products are pricey. For instance, organic cotton requires an intensive production process free of certain chemicals or pesticides; by definition, true eco-friendly products can't be mass-produced, further upping their price tag. Using recycled materials for packaging, or obtaining an eco certification, can also be expensive. However, although the narrative of eco-friendly products being more expensive is true, there is often more of an effort to use better quality materials that last longer than their noneco-friendly counterparts. This could end up saving consumers money in the long run: By paying more upfront, they can get more wear out of sustainable fashion, for instance. There is also undeniable political rhetoric surrounding eco-friendly products—however, despite many Conservative politicians decrying sustainable products, members of all generations are increasingly choosing to prioritize shopping sustainably regardless of their political affiliation, according to research from NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business . This finding shows a trend toward seeing sustainability as a nonpartisan subject everyone can benefit from, no matter where they lie on the political spectrum. Some might think eco-friendly clothing, in particular, is not fashion-forward; after all, many of the top clothing retailers in the world partake in fast fashion. However, brands are increasingly being recognized as 'cool' and 'trendy' for supporting environmentally ethical practices, particularly as younger generations prioritize sustainability, as noted before. Many increasingly popular online stores are taking advantage of this paradigm shift by offering secondhand shopping options that are not only fashionable, but also more affordable, like ThredUp or Poshmark. Additionally, many legacy large-name brands are hopping on the sustainability movement and are gaining appreciation from loyal customers. Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly program partners with third-party certification bodies to make it easier for shoppers to identify eco-friendly products as they browse the website. H&M's newly launched H&M Rewear program debuts a resale platform that allows the resale of all clothing brands—not just their own. Similarly, Patagonia's Worn Wear program allows shoppers to trade in and buy used gear and clothing. The federal government is also working to close this gap. The Environmental Protection Agency's Safer Choice program is attempting to make sustainable shopping easier for consumers and companies alike. It includes a directory of certified products, a list of safer chemicals to look out for on labels, a "Safer Choice" label that products can earn to denote they are eco-friendly, and resources for manufacturers looking to adopt more sustainable practices. Most of all, though, the biggest way shoppers can shift toward sustainable shopping is through their behaviors and attitudes amongst their peers and communities. Studies show that humans largely care what others think of their actions; the more shoppers make environmentally conscious shopping the norm, the more others will follow suit. From an economic perspective, the more consumers shop eco-friendly, the more affordable and accessible these products will become, too: Sustainable products are currently more expensive because they are not in high demand. Once demand rises, production rates and prices can lower, making these products more accessible for all. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Kristen Wegrzyn. This story originally appeared on The RealReal and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Get local news delivered to your inbox!spent immense money and energy helping Donald Trump retake the White House, but the Tesla CEO's new political influence may not do much to boost the fortunes of his carmaker, one of the company's longtime backers said. Ross Gerber, a Tesla bull and the president of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, thinks the electric vehicle maker faces big challenges ahead, even as optimism about Musk's ties to Trump has excited investors and sparked a sharp rally in since the election. Traders are hopeful that Musk's close ties to the president-elect — which ultimately landed the Tesla CEO — could sway important policy decisions in favor of Tesla. But that doesn't solve the problems Tesla has been struggling with for years, Gerber said, pointing to concerns surrounding the success of Tesla's car business, and whether its new ride-hailing platform or artificial intelligence projects will amount to much. In Gerber's view, Tesla shares should be trading around $200, implying 40% downside from the stock's closing price of $338.23 on Tuesday. Gerber said his fund, which began cutting its stake in Tesla in late 2023, continues to sell the stock in small amounts, keeping Tesla's concentration in its portfolio to just 2%. The fund sold nearly 16,000 shares in the third quarter, though the total value of its remaining stake rose to $71 million, regulatory filings show. "We're still selling it," Gerber told Business Insider. "I used to have a 10%, 12%, even 20% stake in Tesla at some point in my life where it was like, Tesla was taking us to the moon kind of thing. And I just think its best days are behind it." It's worth noting that Tesla handily beat third-quarter earnings estimates, soothing some investor concerns after a tough start to the year. Countering Gerber's views, some also see Musk's new political influence as a big win for his companies. "The biggest winner from a Trump White House remains Tesla and Musk which made a strategic big bet on Trump that will pay major dividends for years to come," Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives wrote following the election. Skeptical of the tech Gerber believes Tesla's technology has plateaued in recent years, and Musk's ties to Washington won't help that. He pointed to issues with Tesla's technology, which he's been using nearly every day for the last three years. "So the ultimate reality for full self-driving is it doesn't work, and the precision isn't good. And vision-only systems have flaws that I don't think Elon wants to admit." Gerber thinks the tech issues will persist, partly because Musk looks poised to devote more of his time to his role in the Department of Government Efficiency. Beginning with the acquisition of X, Gerber, in recent years, has been a vocal critic of what he sees as Musk's neglect of his core companies, primarily . "He doesn't work at Tesla. I mean, let's be real, "Gerber said. We all know where Elon is right now, and he's at Mar-a-Lago. So he hasn't worked at Tesla for a long time." Gerber is also concerned about some of the projects within the company. He pointed to Tesla's platform, which will be competing with more established companies like Uber and Waymo. "Why does it deserve this premium?" he said of the stock. "I get that Elon is now vice president of the United States, but that doesn't necessarily help Tesla." Trump's transition team has signaled that it would end the $7,500 tax credit for EVs— —but even that's unlikely to be a bullish catalyst for the company, Gerber said. Musk has said that repealing the tax credit would be more harmful to Tesla's rivals, but Gerber's firm has estimated that Tesla sales could drop around 25% if the tax credit was no longer available. That would be "devastating" to Tesla's business, he said, given that the company has already slashed on some of its models in the face of uncertain EV demand in recent years. "If the EV tax credit goes, that would be an extreme negative I would have to react to," Gerber said, adding that it was his biggest concern at the moment. Previously, Gerber told BI he would consider completely closing his position in Tesla by the end of the year if its business didn't improve, or if Musk didn't refocus his attention on his companies. Gerber has since adjusted his view and said he would continue to hold Tesla as a small investment in his portfolio, mostly out of bullishness on EVs in general. "Certainly if you want to get out of Tesla, it's a great opportunity," Gerber said, later adding that he was in "wait-and-see" mode. "And if you're a buyer of Tesla, boy, you're paying a lot for hope." Tesla did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Read the original article on

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Adam Pemble, an Associated Press video journalist who covered some of the biggest global news of the past two decades, from earthquakes and conflicts to political summits and elections, has died. He was 52. Pemble died Thursday in Minneapolis surrounded by friends and family, according to his friend Mike Moe, who helped care for him in the final weeks of his fight against cancer. Known for bringing stories alive with his camera, Pemble epitomized the best of television news traditions, casting a curious and compassionate lens onto the lives of the people and communities whose stories he told. He joined the AP in 2007 in New York before moving to Prague in 2011 to help launch AP’s first cross-format operation combining photography, text stories and video. He enhanced Eastern European news coverage, creating distinctive stories highlighting the region’s culture and society. “Adam was an incredibly talented and passionate journalist and an empathetic storyteller. He had this amazing ability to get anyone to talk to him on camera, which I attribute to the Midwestern charm he embodied throughout his life.” said Sara Gillesby, AP’s Director of Global Video and Pemble’s former manager in New York when he joined the AP. “He was the best of us.” Pemble was born in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, in 1972 and grew up in Minneapolis. After graduating with a degree in mass communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead, he started his journalism career in 1997 at KVLY, a television station in Fargo, North Dakota, and later worked at WCCO in Minneapolis. “He had the skills of the old-school camera people to meet a deadline and turn a beautiful story,” said Arthur Phillips, a cameraman who worked with Pemble at WCCO. “But he had a calling for greater things.” Moving to New York, Pemble covered some of the biggest stories in the city, including the trial of Bernie Madoff, interviews with former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and with then-real estate developer, now U.S. president-elect, Donald Trump. He went to Haiti to cover the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, where he captured shocking images of devastation. A few weeks later he was in Vancouver, covering the Winter Olympics. With his transfer to Prague, Pemble quickly became the go-to video journalist deployed to the biggest news events in Europe, interviewing government leaders, covering violent protests, the aftermath of terror attacks and numerous national elections across the continent. “An inquiring mind, a keen eye and a healthy skepticism for those in power who tried to spin away from the truth all combined to make Adam’s stories as rich in colour as he was in character,” said Sandy MacIntyre, former AP head of global video. “Time and again he was asked to do the impossible and without fail he delivered the exceptional.” ”But more than all of that, he was the colleague and friend you wanted by your side because if Adam was there we knew we were going to be the winning team.” As civil unrest rocked Ukraine in 2014, Pemble reported from Kyiv and later Donetsk, where he covered the first Russian-backed demonstrations before spending weeks in Crimea during Russia’s annexation of the strategic peninsula. His video reports included the last remaining Ukrainian sailors loyal to Kyiv, who had finally abandoned their ship and came ashore. With the Russian national anthem playing from a car in the background, his final shot showed two distraught sailors heckled as they walked away. Pemble returned to Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country in 2022. Among his many assignments was filming the exclusive March 2023 AP interview by Executive Editor Julie Pace with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a train shuttled them across Ukraine to cities near some of the fiercest fighting. “Adam showed up to every assignment with enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to his work and his colleagues. He loved what he did, and so many of us at AP are better for having worked alongside him,” Pace said. When not deployed overseas, Pemble set his camera’s gaze on his new home in the Czech Republic, offering insight into the traditions and unique stories of Eastern Europe. From Christmas carp fishing at sunrise to graffiti artists in Prague to the intimate story of a Slovak priest challenging the celibacy rules of the Catholic Church, he brought his unmistakable style. He worked with a traditional large broadcast camera in an era where many video shooters shifted to smaller, lighter cameras. He always put himself in the right place to let reality unfold like “an old school analog painter in an often fast and furious digital age,” former AP cameraman Ben Jary recalled. Pemble’s interest in visual storytelling led to experimenting with new technologies, including aerial videography. In 2015, he was the first major news agency camera operator to film live drone footage when reporting on the migration crisis in the Balkans. An avid gardener who planted trees and chilis on his rooftop in Prague, he was adventurous in the kitchen and especially proud of his vegan “meatloaf,” friends said. He loved a seedy dive bar as much as a Michelin restaurant and foods as varied as charcoal choux pastry with truffle creme and his favourite road trip junk food, Slim Jim’s jerky and Salted Nut Rolls. Pemble’s wit, wisdom, energy and positivity enriched the lives and experiences of those around him, friends and colleagues recalled. “If someone asked me to see a picture of quiet strength and courage, dignity and grace, and most of all kindness, I would show them a picture of a man for all seasons,” said Dan Huff, a Washington-based AP video journalist, “I would show them a picture of Adam Pemble.”Longtime QVC program host Jennifer Coffey announced she is leaving the network at the end of the year. “Join me please for my final show on New Year’s Eve. So fitting!” Coffey wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, November 19. “We close out one chapter and begin another. I can’t wait to hear about your new adventures as I share mine with you too. I don’t know about you, but I’ve got Big Plans and I want to watch and support you as you work on yours. We got this.” While announcing her departure from the shopping channel, Coffey took a trip down memory lane and recalled the memorable phone call she received in 2011. After “much visualization and prayer,” Coffey learned she would become a QVC program host selling everything from fashion and beauty to electronics and food. “Mama got her dream job,” she wrote. “For thirteen years I have been learning how to do this. I learned from the best in the business. I made forever friends, and I met inspiring and beautiful souls I never thought I’d ever share a room with let alone a television studio. But most importantly, I got to know YOU. And you allowed me into your homes as my dream came true.” Whether working alongside fashion designers Isaac Mizrahi and Susan Graver , or listening to music next to Coldplay, Coffey couldn’t share just one favorite memory. Looking ahead, however, she’s excited to show people that their dreams can come true. “One thing about dreams is that they evolve, grow and change,” she wrote. “I’ve made the choice to end my years as a QVC host but am 100 percent certain it is not the end of my time in this building. And I hope you follow me along right here on social media as I continue to bring you along for the wild ride.” Soon after sharing her news, Coffey received many warm wishes from viewers and fellow QVC hosts including Nancy Yoon . “We love you so much Jennifer Coffey,” Yoon wrote via Facebook . “This is truly bittersweet for all of us. So sad you are leaving but so happy for you to shine!! Thank you for being such an amazing host and friend to so many and wonderful mentor to me!!” You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News QVC fashion designer Renée Greenstein added, “Go for it all and teach the inspirational knowledge you have learned. Congratulations.” Coffey said she looks forward to shopping with the audience throughout the holiday season and taking trips down memory lane before her final show on New Year’s Eve. QVC also applauded Coffey for her contributions for more than a decade. “Jen has been an integral part of our Host Team for 13 years, hosting a variety of successful shows across multiple categories, always offering her keen eye for style, whether in beauty, home, accessories or fashion,” QVC said in a statement to Us Weekly on Friday, November 22. “During her remaining time with us, we will continue to celebrate Jen and all she has done for QVC. Her last on-air appearance will be on Tuesday, December 31 with a final farewell show. We wish Jen well as she embarks on her next chapter and thank her for her contributions in engaging our customers during her tenure.”