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By JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in American corporate fraud and greed after it went bankrupt in 2001. If its return is comedic, some former employees who lost everything in Enron’s collapse aren’t laughing. “It’s a pretty sick joke and it disparages the people that did work there. And why would you want to even bring it back up again?” said former Enron employee Diana Peters, who represented workers in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. Here’s what to know about the history of Enron and the purported effort to bring it back. What happened at Enron? Once the nation’s seventh-largest company, Enron filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec. 2, 2001, after years of accounting tricks could no longer hide billions of dollars in debt or make failing ventures appear profitable. The energy company’s collapse put more than 5,000 people out of work, wiped out more than $2 billion in employee pensions and rendered $60 billion in Enron stock worthless. Its aftershocks were felt throughout the energy sector. Twenty-four Enron executives , including former CEO Jeffrey Skilling , were eventually convicted for their roles in the fraud. Enron founder Ken Lay’s convictions were vacated after he died of heart disease following his 2006 trial. Is Enron coming back? On Monday — the 23rd anniversary of the bankruptcy filing — a company representing itself as Enron announced in a news release that it was relaunching as a “company dedicated to solving the global energy crisis.” It also posted a video on social media, advertised on at least one Houston billboard and a took out a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle In the minute-long video that was full of generic corporate jargon, the company talks about “growth” and “rebirth.” It ends with the words, “We’re back. Can we talk?” Enron’s new website features a company store, where various items featuring the brand’s tilted “E” logo are for sale, including a $118 hoodie. In an email, company spokesperson Will Chabot said the new Enron was not doing any interviews yet, but that “We’ll have more to share soon.” Signs point to the comeback being a joke. In the “terms of use and conditions of sale” on the company’s website, it says “the information on the website about Enron is First Amendment protected parody, represents performance art, and is for entertainment purposes only.” Documents filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show that College Company, an Arkansas-based LLC, owns the Enron trademark. The co-founder of College Company is Connor Gaydos, who helped create a joke conspiracy theory that claims all birds are actually surveillance drones for the government. What do former Enron employees think of the company’s return? Peters said that since learning about the “relaunch” of Enron, she has spoken with several other former employees and they are also upset by it. She said the apparent stunt was “in poor taste.” “If it’s a joke, it’s rude, extremely rude. And I hope that they realize it and apologize to all of the Enron employees,” Peters said. Peters, who is 74 years old, said she is still working in information technology because “I lost everything in Enron, and so my Social Security doesn’t always take care of things I need done.” “Enron’s downfall taught us critical lessons about corporate ethics, accountability, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Enron’s legacy was the employees in the trenches. Leave Enron buried,” she said. Follow Juan A. Lozano on X at https://x.com/juanlozano70High-End Bicycle Market size is set to grow by USD 5.03 billion from 2024-2028, growing adoption of e-bikes in developing countries boost the market- Technavio

Trump unleashes animal spirits to turbocharge US: But UK firms face 'slow death' under Labour By HUGO DUNCAN and ANNE ASHWORTH and CALUM MUIRHEAD Updated: 22:03, 10 December 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Donald Trump has unleashed the ‘animal spirits’ in America while companies in Britain face a ‘slow death’ after Labour’s tax hikes, business leaders warned. As US stock markets hover close to record highs, City tycoon Sir Martin Sorrell said the President-elect has turbocharged business morale on the other side of the Atlantic. And Goldman Sachs chief executive David Solomon welcomed the prospect of ‘a more growthy kind of playbook’ from the new administration. By contrast, corporate sentiment has tumbled in Britain after Rachel Reeves used her first Budget as Chancellor to announce £40billion of tax hikes. Insolvency expert Ric Traynor, boss of restructuring group Begbies Traynor, yesterday warned of a wave of UK company failures in the coming months as firms are hammered by the tax raid. The comments underlined the stark difference in mood in the US and the UK following Trump’s election victory and the Labour Budget. Trump effect: Donald Trump's election win has sparked a wave of dealmaking including this week's proposed merger of advertising giants Omnicom and Interpublic Political and economic turmoil in Europe – with Germany and France in crisis and the euro tumbling – have further exposed the transatlantic divide. Julian Jessop, an economics fellow at think-tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: ‘Trump and his new team have some real business experience and can sell an appealing narrative on the economy. ‘The contrast with Keir Starmer and the new government in the UK could hardly be starker. ‘Labour ministers have spent most of the year talking down the economy and seemingly doing their best to undermine the confidence of households, businesses and investors.’ RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Pound surges to highest level against the euro for more than... Ashtead's wake-up call: Equipment firm's decision to switch... Share this article Share HOW THIS IS MONEY CAN HELP How to choose the best (and cheapest) stocks and shares Isa and the right DIY investing account Trump has promised to lower taxes for businesses and individuals and to slash red tape. But Ashley Alder, chairman of the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK, warned of the ‘clear dangers’ of a regulatory ‘race to the bottom’ with Trump. And his threat of tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, Canada and Europe has sparked fears of a damaging global trade war. Some observers believe, however, that this rhetoric is a negotiating tactic to secure a better deal for the US when he returns to the White House. Jenny Johnson, chief executive of Franklin Templeton Investments, said: ‘Trump is a deal-maker. The US needs China – and China needs the US.’ £24bn blow as Ashtead heads to New York Ashtead has become the latest London firm to jump ship to the US. In another setback for City, the construction-equipment-rental giant said shifting its primary stock market listing across the Atlantic would be ‘in the best interests of the business and its stakeholders’. The FTSE 100 company – which has a stock market value of close to £25billion – said the move was likely to be completed within the next 18 months. However, Ashtead said it plans to maintain a secondary listing in London. The company makes most of its money in the US, with the American arm accounting for 85 per cent of its £4.5billion of sales for the six months to October, largely through its Sunbelt Rentals brand. The move will set off more alarm bells in London about the growing exodus of companies leaving the UK stock market. In recent months, several high-profile names have moved away from London including betting firm Flutter, packaging giant Smurfit Kappa, building materials group CRH and plumbing outfit Ferguson. Corporate America lit up on so-called ‘Merger Monday’ at the start of this week when US companies agreed close to £30billion of deals – including the mega-merger of ad giants Omnicom and Interpublic. Sorrell, 79, who is executive chairman of digital ad group S4 Capital having previously turned WPP into the world’s largest advertising business, pointed to a change in mood since Trump’s election victory. ‘In the second Trump era, what we’re seeing is a huge increase in what I call animal spirits in America,’ he told the BBC. ‘The deregulation feeling that Trump is generating means that deals and the North American market are big and strong. Deal mania is on the rise.’ Goldman chief Solomon said: ‘If you were to talk to CEOs across the US corporate landscape, they would say that in the last few years the regulatory environment was a headwind to growth and investment. And it appears that we’re going to swing that pendulum back a little. Most CEOs that I talk to, when I talk to our clients, they’re excited about a prospect of having that swing back.’ But experts fear many companies in Britain will struggle to survive Labour’s tax hikes. 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The thing is, the Cowboys (4-7) could be favored in two of those games, and already are by four points as an annual Thanksgiving Day host against the New York Giants (2-9) on Thursday, according to BetMGM. Not to mention the losing record at the moment for each of the next four opponents for the defending NFC East champions, playoff qualifiers each of the past three seasons. The Cowboys have a chance to make something of the improbable and chaotic 34-26 win at Washington that ended a five-game losing streak. “Behind the eight ball,” Micah Parsons said, the star pass rusher acknowledging the reality that Dallas hadn’t done much yet. “Let’s see how we can handle adversity and see if we can make a playoff run. But we got a long way to go.” It was a start, though, powered in part by the best 55 minutes from the Dallas defense since the opener, when the Cowboys dismantled Cleveland and looked the part of a Super Bowl contender. RELATED COVERAGE Rams WR Demarcus Robinson arrested on suspicion of DUI after loss to Eagles Jackson accounts for 3 TDs, John Harbaugh moves to 3-0 vs. brother as Ravens beat Chargers 30-23 Chargers struggle to score after RB J.K. Dobbins hurts his knee in his reunion game with Ravens The last five minutes for the Dallas defense against the Commanders looked a lot like most of the nine games after that 33-17 victory over the Browns. Which is to say not very good. Jayden Daniels easily drove Washington 69 yards to a touchdown before throwing an 86-yard scoring pass in the final seconds to Terry McLaurin, who weaved through five defenders when a tackle might have ended the game. The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . The Cowboys kept a 27-26 lead thanks to Austin Seibert’s second missed extra point, and withstood another blunder when Juanyeh Thomas returned an onside kick recovery for a TD rather than slide and leave one kneel-down from Rush to end the game. Dallas will have to remember it did hold a dynamic rookie quarterback’s offense to 251 yards before the madness of the ending in the Cowboys’ biggest upset victory since 2010 at the New York Giants. That one was too late to save the season. This one might not be. “We needed it,” embattled coach Mike McCarthy said. “It’s been frustrating, no doubt. We’ve acknowledged that. We’ve got another one right around the corner here, so we have to get some wins and get some momentum.” What’s working Rush ended a personal three-game losing streak with his best showing since the previous time he won as the replacement for Prescott, who is out for the season after surgery for a torn hamstring. The 117.6 passer rating was Rush’s best as a starter, and the NFL’s second-worst rushing attack played a solid complementary role with Rico Dowdle gaining 86 yards on 19 carries. What needs help KaVontae Turpin’s electrifying 99-yard kickoff return did more than lift the Cowboys when it appeared an 11-point lead might get away in the final five minutes. It eased the worst day of special teams for Dallas since John Fassel took over that phase four years ago. Suddenly struggling kicker Brandon Aubrey had one field-goal attempt blocked and missed another. Bryan Anger had a punt blocked. For the second time in five games, Aubrey’s attempt to bounce a kickoff in front of the return man backfired. The ball bounced outside the landing zone, putting the Commanders at the 40-yard line to start the second half and setting up the drive to the game’s first touchdown. Stock up CB Josh Butler, whose NFL debut earlier this season came five years after the end of his college career, had 12 tackles, a sack and three pass breakups. The pass breakups were the most by an undrafted Dallas player since 1994. Stock down Rookie LT Tyler Guyton, who has had an up-and-down season with injuries and performance issues, was benched immediately after getting called for a false start in the fourth quarter. His replacement, Asim Richards, could be sidelined with a high ankle sprain that executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones revealed on his radio show Monday. Veteran Chuma Edoga, who was the projected starter at Guyton’s position before a preseason toe injury, was active but didn’t play against the Commanders. He’s awaiting his season debut. Injuries The status of perennial All-Pro RG Zack Martin (ankle/shoulder) and LG Tyler Smith (ankle/knee) will be a question on the short week after both sat against Washington. Stephen Jones indicated Smith could be available and said the same of WR Brandin Cooks, who hasn’t played since Week 4 because of a knee issue. TE Jake Ferguson may miss at least a second week with a concussion. The short week might make it tough for CB Trevon Diggs (groin/knee) to return. Key number 75% — Rush’s completion rate, his best with at least 10 passes. He was 24 of 32 for 247 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. His other game with multiple TDs and no picks was a 25-10 victory over Washington two years ago, when he went 4-1 with Prescott sidelined by a broken thumb. Next steps There’s some extra rest after the short week, with Cincinnati making a “Monday Night Football” visit on Dec. 9. The next road game is at Carolina on Dec. 15. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflNone

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THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki, is getting a brand new subway system that will showcase archaeological discoveries made during construction that held up the project for decades. The 9.6-kilometer inaugural line will officially open on Nov. 30, using driverless trains and platform screen doors. Construction began in earnest in 2003 and unearthed a treasure trove of antiquities in a vast excavation beneath the densely populated city of a million residents. “This project offers a remarkable blend of the ancient and modern, integrating archaeological heritage with metro infrastructure,” Christos Staikouras, the transport and infrastructure minister, told reporters Friday on a media tour of the subway. Tunneling followed ancient commercial routes through the center of the port city that has been continuously inhabited since ancient times. It exposed a Roman-era thoroughfare, ancient Greek burial sites, water and drainage systems, mosaics and inscriptions and tens of thousands of artifacts spanning centuries, also through Byzantine and Ottoman rule. The tunnels had to be bored at a greater depth than originally planned, adding cost and delays, to preserve the ancient discoveries. Key pieces of what was found have been put on display along the underground network of 13 stations including a section of the marble-paved Roman thoroughfare at the central Venizelou Station. “The project faced substantial delays and many challenges, including over 300,000 archaeological finds, many of which are now showcased at various stations along the main line,” Staikouras said. The Thessaloniki metro was first conceived more than a century ago and its completion has been greeted with quiet amazement by residents who for years used the metro project as a punchline for bureaucratic delays and undelivered promises. Government officials said the cost of the metro so far has reached 3 billion euros ($3.1 billion) for the completed first line of the subway system and most of a second line which is currently under construction and due to be delivered in a year. The construction consortium was made up by Greece’s Aktor, Italy’s Webuild and Japan’s Hitachi Rail.

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The election for the posts of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor in Panchkula remains in limbo, three weeks after it was postponed. The elections, initially scheduled for November 4, were halted when the designated returning officer, municipal joint commissioner Simranjit Kaur, reportedly fell ill on the day of the vote. The announcement of the postponement was made by mayor Kulbhushan Goyal just before the voting was set to begin. He had said that a new date would be announced soon, but no decision has been made yet. According to municipal commissioner Aparajita, it is the mayor’s responsibility to decide when the election will be held, and only then can a schedule be prepared. When questioned, Goyal confirmed that no timeline has been established for the election. The election was supposed to take place with all 20 municipal councillors present, including 11 from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), eight from the Congress, and one from the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP). The delay has sparked political tensions, with accusations from the Congress that the BJP deliberately postponed the election to avoid an unfavourable outcome. The political standoff intensified after three councillors — Sunit Singla from Congress, Sushil Garg from JJP, and Independent Omwati Punia — switched allegiance to the BJP just a day before the scheduled election, increasing the BJP’s strength to 11 seats in the 20-member house. With the ’s tie-breaking vote, the BJP solidified a clear majority over Congress, which now holds eight seats, plus one additional vote from the JJP. The Congress leaders have accused the BJP of intentionally bypassing court-mandated deadlines. The Haryana high court had set September 25 as the election date, expressing concern over the prolonged vacancy of the posts. Akshaydeep Chaudhary, Congress councillor, had filed a petition regarding the delayed elections for three years. A BJP councillor stated that although the election date was set following court intervention, the Congress has not pursued a contempt petition after the postponement, likely due to their lack of majority in the MC. Although elections for the mayor and 20 councillors took place in 2020, the senior deputy and deputy positions were left vacant. The BJP, despite having a majority, chose not to nominate candidates for these roles amid fears of internal dissent.

Bryan Johnson , a 45-year-old millionaire entrepreneur and the visionary behind the ‘Blueprint’ project aimed at reversing aging, is presently in Mumbai. Renowned for his innovative strategies in longevity science , the tech entrepreneur offered a sneak peek into his visit to Antilia , the opulent home of the Ambani family , through his official Instagram account. Johnson, who is visiting India to promote his book Don't Die, shared his enthusiasm about the opportunity to spend time with the billionaire family. Taking to Instagram Stories, he wrote, “Great hanging with the Ambani family.” In a series of Instagram updates, Bryan Johnson shared moments from his interactions with several notable personalities. One story featured him with Shloka Mehta, Mukesh Ambani’s daughter-in-law, while another captured a casual conversation between Johnson and Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor. In yet another clip, Johnson was seen engaged in an animated discussion with Anand Piramal, Isha Ambani’s husband, and actress Sonam Kapoor, as other guests listened intently. The tycoon was explaining how the future of wealth is health. A later update showcased a candid moment between Johnson and Shloka Mehta, where the two posed together, with Mehta presenting him with a gift. On Sunday evening, Johnson attended a more intimate event at Soho House in Mumbai, where he met Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and comedian Tanmay Bhat. Despite receiving over 1,100 applications for the event, only 50 attendees were selected. Reflecting on the exclusivity, Johnson shared on social media, “Last night at Soho House with @deepigoyal, who built @zomato into one of India’s most successful companies. Over 1,100 applied for 50 seats. Sad to miss so many of you.” Agencies Johnson’s quest to reverse aging has been widely documented. His rigorous Blueprint program is rooted in meticulous scientific methods and involves an uncompromising daily routine. He begins his day at 4:30 AM, adheres to a plant-based diet supplemented by over 100 nutrients, and engages in targeted physical exercises. His pursuit of longevity includes advanced medical procedures, such as plasma transfusions from his son, and he reportedly spends $2 million annually on health monitoring and anti-aging treatments. Johnson’s approach emphasizes strict dietary discipline, consistent sleep patterns, and daily testing to push the boundaries of what is possible in age reversal.