https bmy88 com Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, will stand trial in April following allegations by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it purchased Instagram and WhatsApp to suppress budding competition. The case will be heard in a Washington court, as decided on Monday by the presiding judge. The FTC, which initiated the lawsuit in 2020 during the Trump administration, accuses Meta of illegal monopoly practices in the personal social networking space. It asserts that Meta overpaid for Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 as a strategy to neutralize potential threats rather than competing within the mobile ecosystem. Judge James Boasberg has set April 14 as the trial date. He dismissed Meta's argument that the case relies on a narrow perspective of social media markets, neglecting competition from platforms like TikTok, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn. Despite these points, the judge acknowledged the difficulties posed by time and technological advancements in shaping the FTC's market claims. (With inputs from agencies.)ATLANTA , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cousins Properties Incorporated (the "Company") (NYSE: CUZ) today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 9,500,000 shares of its common stock. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to fund a portion of the purchase price of an office property in Downtown Austin . If this acquisition is not consummated, the net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition and development of office properties, other opportunistic investments and the repayment of debt. J.P. Morgan will serve as the sole book-running manager for the offering. This offering will be made pursuant to a prospectus supplement to the Company's prospectus dated May 8, 2024 , filed as part of the Company's effective shelf registration statement relating to the shares. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the shares described herein or any other securities, nor shall there be any sale of these shares in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or other jurisdiction. The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the related prospectus. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus supplement, the prospectus and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more complete information about the Company and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov . Alternatively, a copy of the prospectus supplement and the prospectus relating to the shares can be obtained by contacting the underwriter as follows: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests@broadridge.com . About Cousins Properties Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company, based in Atlanta, GA and acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets and opportunistic investments. Forward-Looking Statements Certain matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws and are subject to uncertainties and risk and actual results may differ materially from projections, including matters related to the commenced public offering and intended use of proceeds. Readers should carefully review the Company's financial statements and notes thereto, as well as the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in Part II, Item 1A of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024 , and other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak as of the date of such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise. Contact: Roni Imbeaux Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations Cousins Properties 404-407-1104 rimbeaux@cousins.com View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cousins-properties-announces-public-offering-of-9-500-000-shares-of-common-stock-302328164.html SOURCE Cousins Properties

Robinson Helicopter's Symmetrical Horizontal Stabilizer Now Approved for All Models by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Argentina, Japan, and IndiaBut rather than run away from the impending blaze, some 3,000 students at Pepperdine University headed toward two buildings at the heart of the 830-acre (336 hectare) campus in coastal Malibu, California, to shelter in place. The protocol at the Christian university with picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean may seem to defy logic to those accustomed to scenes elsewhere in wildfire-prone California of thousands of residents evacuating fire zones in lengthy caravans of cars. For years, the university nestled in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains has had a special protocol due to its unique terrain and design that calls for students to be brought to a library and campus center where they can get food and water and have their basic needs met, said Michael Friel, a Pepperdine spokesperson. The school began preparing students and community members on what to do in case of a wildfire during new student orientation at the beginning of the academic year. When the fire broke out Monday night, school officials started communicating with students around 11 p.m. and activated the shelter-in-place protocol about two hours later, spreading the word through text messages, email, social media and by going door to door. “A lot of our students were woken up by a knock on the door, and we made sure they were aware of the conditions and we were able to get them out of harm’s way,” Friel said. The Franklin Fire quickly moved south, jumping over the famous Pacific Coast Highway and stretching to the coast, where large homes line the beach. Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders and warnings Tuesday with more than 8,100 homes and other structures under threat. County fire officials estimated that more than 3.5 square miles (9 square kilometers) of trees and dry brush had burned amid dangerous conditions fanned by dry, gusty Santa Ana winds that were expected to last into Wednesday. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Ryan Song, a resident assistant at Pepperdine University, said he noticed the power went out at his dorm late Monday. When he looked out the window, he saw a huge pink glow. “I thought, ‘This is too bright,’ and it got bigger and bigger,” the 20-year-old junior said. “I immediately went outside and saw that it was a real fire.” Song and the other assistants went door to door to get students out. Most were calm and followed instructions, he said; a few who were scared rushed to their cars to get off campus. Song said he spent the next few hours racing back and forth in the dark between his dorm and the main campus to ensure no one was left behind. Pepperdine University officials said the campus was designed in the 1960s with fire safety in mind due to the region's experience with wildfires. Buildings were clustered together and covered in stucco while roadways were constructed to make it easy for firefighters to get in, said Phil Phillips, the school's executive vice president. During the 1990s, campus officials worked with Los Angeles County fire authorities to develop a safety plan, and authorities said the safest option for students would be to remain on campus. The school is diligent about brush clearance and has a plan to reduce smoke in shelter-in-place locations by taping shut doors and using air filters, he said. The nearby stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway can also become congested during an emergency, Phillips said, such as during the deadly Woolsey Fire in 2018. “What you don't want is to be stuck,” said Phillips, who has been at the campus for three decades — including as a student — and said he has been through seven fires. “Protecting our students, providing for their safety is a moral obligation for us, so we take it really, really seriously.” On Tuesday, heavy smoke from the Franklin Fire, burning northeast of the school, billowed over the campus 29 miles (47 kilometers) west of Los Angeles, and classes were cancelled and final exams postponed. Firefighters had not contained any part of the blaze as of Tuesday afternoon. The campus was singed but no injuries were reported, and only one structure possibly was minimally damaged thanks to firefighters' hard work and collaboration from students, faculty and others on campus, Friel said. Jim Gash, the college's president, said the campus was no longer threatened on Tuesday afternoon. “I am grateful that through prayer, preparation, and cooperation, our Pepperdine community safely navigated the challenges encountered over the last 12 hours," Gash said in a statement. “Our prayers continue to go out to the Malibu community.” Taxin reported from Santa Ana, Calif. Associated Press writer Julie Watson in San Diego contributed to this report.

Residents at the facility in Chapelizod, Dublin, got to vote early, among about 15,300 “special voters” in nursing homes and hospitals. The polling station was the family room. An assistant returning officer and a garda were the only people present as each resident went into the room to receive their ballot paper and vote. There are 547 nursing homes in the State and 33 of the 69 Maryfield residents were on the register to cast their vote on Monday. In the end 28 voted, an 84.8 per cent turnout. Margaret Fitzpatrick (72) said “it’s very convenient” for voting. Formerly an Inchicore voter in Dublin South-Central constituency and now in Dublin West, she said she did not feel properly informed about the candidates. Aontú 's Ellen Troy was the only candidate of 16 who canvassed the nursing home. Ms Fitzpatrick said: “I have strong views about nursing homes and the fair deal but it hasn’t featured in this election.” She also said she felt there was a sense of “warehousing old people”, that society thinks “once you’re in a nursing home they think the problem is sorted”. She used to vote along traditional family lines. More recently she voted on individuals and issues. “I think for stability I would like either Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil to be part of the new government simply because they have experience in government. So I would probably go back down on traditional lines and vote Fianna Fáil.” Richard Behal (86), a former IRA member and Limerick Prison escapee, was a Sinn Féin Munster candidate in the 1984 European elections when Section 31 of the Broadcasting Act was still in place and his voice could not be broadcast. He now thinks Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín is very impressive. Asked when he fell out of love with Sinn Féin, he said “I wouldn’t call it love”, but it had been “on and off” for years. Irish unity and neutrality are very important to him and he is anti-abortion. “The moral fibre of Ireland was sapped the way that abortion was brought in and that Tóibín had to resign” from Sinn Féin to vote how he wanted to, Mr Behal said. Sr Regina Meade has just turned 89. “I didn’t think I’d live ‘til now but I’m still here and still interested in politics,” she said. Concerned about services for older people, she is originally from Cork. A Micheál Martin fan, she said she would “very much” be voting Fianna Fáil. “At the moment they’re the only group that are steady. The others are up and down in government.” Asked her view of Taoiseach Simon Harris she said: “I thought in the beginning he was marvellous. He was going ahead but he hasn’t the experience of the others either. He’s going too quick. He bounces into different actions. But I like him at the same time.” She added: “He’s the next best.” Joan Maguire (93) from Chapelizod said she would decide when she saw the ballot paper. “I’ve admiration for anyone who puts their head above the parapet to be criticised. I’ve admiration for them all.” Tadhg Daly of Nursing Homes Ireland , which represents 437 of the homes, said: “We are very concerned at the absence of a focus on our ageing population in election and party manifestos. The fact that people are living longer must be celebrated and planned for.” Marie O'Halloran is Parliamentary Correspondent of The Irish TimesThe night Donald Trump claimed victory, he celebrated with his closest friends. Among them was Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart. Rinehart, who describes herself as a “long standing member of the Trump support group ‘the Trumpettes’”, is not only cultivating her ties among America’s right-wing political elite. She also remains a highly influential figure in Australian politics. And with the Australian election just months away, Rinehart’s friendship with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is more pertinent than ever. Today, national correspondent for Mike Seccombe on Gina Rinhehart, her money, and how she uses it to shape the country. : Stay in touch with us on and : National correspondent for Mike Seccombe

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The New England Patriots have missed some key players on defense for a chunk of the season, but they're getting closer to having one of them back. On Monday, the NFL reinstated safety Jabrill Peppers from the league's commissioner's exempt list. Peppers was arrested and charged with "assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, strangulation, and possession of a Class B substance believed to be cocaine" on October 7 following an alleged altercation in Braintree, Massachusetts. The 29-year-old, who received an extension during training camp , has a jury trial set for Jan. 22 following a pretrial hearing in Quincy, Massachusetts this past Friday. At this point, Peppers is allowed to return to practice and attend games with his removal from the commissioner's exempt list from a league perspective, but the investigation is still ongoing. “In accordance with the Personal Conduct Policy, the league initiated a preliminary investigation into an incident from early October. That review will remain ongoing and is not affected by this change in Peppers’ roster status.” New England released their own comment after the news. "The league has removed Jabrill Peppers from the commissioner’s exempt list. After missing the past seven games, he will now return to the active roster. We understand that the league’s investigation into the matter will continue, as will the legal process. We will await the outcome of both before making any further comment." It's unclear, at this point, if and when he'll return to the team. MORE PATRIOTS NEWS Winners and losers from Patriots’ Week 12 matchup vs. Dolphins Takeaways from New England’s loss to Miami Where Patriots sit in 2025 NFL draft order after Week 12 Patriots should consider coaching/front office changes11. SMU Mustangs 11-2 (8-0 Atlantic Coast Conference regular season) What's next: at No. 6 Penn State, State College, Pa., Dec. 21, Noon ET Head coach: Rhett Lashlee (three seasons, 29-11 overall) About Lashlee: The 41-year-old is enjoying success in his first college head coaching gig and has guided the Mustangs to back-to-back 11-win seasons. He was offensive coordinator at SMU from 2018-19 before heading to Miami for two years and returning to take the head job. He was named Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year this season. Resume SMU notched ranked wins over then-No. 22 Louisville and then-No. 18 Pitt but really served notice while racking up 66 points in a win over TCU. The Mustangs lost two games by a total of six points: 34-31 to Clemson in the ACC title game and 18-15 to BYU. Postseason history This is SMU's first trip to the playoffs during the CFP era. The Mustangs have lost their past four bowl games, including two under Lashlee. The program had a memorable run in the early 1980s behind stars like Eric Dickerson and Craig James but numerous NCAA violations sank the Mustangs and they eventually served a two-year death penalty. The road to Atlanta SMU hits the road for the first-round matchup at No. 6 Penn State. The winner advances to play No. 3 Boise State (12-1) in the quarterfinals in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. Names to Know QB Kevin Jennings He threw for 304 yards and three TDs in the ACC title game, his fourth game over 300 yards passing this season. Jennings had a strong regular season with 2,746 yards and 19 TDs in the air and four scores on the ground. He can hurt teams with his feet, proven by a 113-yard outing against Louisville. "What is new now is the amount of criticism I receive from everyone. I get a lot of comments and messages from people on social media always criticizing everything after each game," Jennings said. RB Brashard Smith Stellar runner averaging 5.9 yards per carry to go with 1,270 yards and 14 TDs on the ground. LB Kobe Wilson Stands out against both the run and the pass, leading the team in tackles (110) and adding three sacks and two interceptions. S Isaiah Nwokobia He has enjoyed an outstanding season with 91 regular-season tackles and three interceptions while patrolling the back end. He has nine career interceptions. DT Jared Harrison-Hunte A force with 6.0 sacks, one interception and 38 tackles. He's in his first season with SMU after four at Miami. He has 15 career sacks. --Field Level MediaFacing her first Thanksgiving without her sons, Johnny and Matthew, Jane Gaudreau still wants to give thanks. As part of the endless love and support that has been since the brothers’ passing in August, her family has been invited to attend the Flames game next Tuesday when the Columbus Blue Jackets come to town. The Gaudreaus will do so, en masse. Although the Flames have kept details of their Dec. 3 tribute under wraps, the Gaudreau family will be flown in to be part of an evening honouring Johnny Hockey for his work in the community and the nine years of brilliance he exhibited as one of organization’s most popular stars. “We are deeply grateful to the Flames organization for inviting us back,” said Jane in a text message from her home in New Jersey. “Guy and I, along with our entire family, are looking forward to reconnecting with many friends in Calgary. “The love and support so many have shown for John, Matty, and our entire family has helped us through the hardest time of our lives.” It promises to be one of the most stirring evenings in Saddledome history, as Flames fans will get a chance to wrap their arms around a man, his brother and a family that meant so much to the organization and city. And it couldn’t come at a better time. “It’s been a really tough few months for Guy and me,” admitted Jane, referring to her husband, who taught Johnny how to skate using Skittles as lures. “Some days are okay, but others are incredibly challenging. This past week, with Thanksgiving approaching, was especially difficult for us.” Although his parents flew out west for regular visits throughout his time in Calgary, Johnny missed seeing family for things like Thanksgiving so much that it prompted him to sign in Columbus in 2022 to be closer to home. The move was upsetting to Flames fans, but nothing compared to the hurt the city felt when news of his passing hit. The day after the two were struck and killed while bicycling on the side of a rural road near their family home in New Jersey , thousands of Calgarians made emotional pilgrimages to the ’Dome to pay their respects. They brought flowers, sticks, jerseys, photos, stuffies, Skittles and purple Gatorade. They cried, they hugged, they shared, they reflected. for the brothers was attended by more than 10,000, which included former teammates and alumni. The Gaudreau family saw it all from afar, and used it as nourishment to help deal with their unspeakable pain. “The Flames organization and the Calgary fans have been a special part of our lives for over 13 incredible years,” said Jane, whose son was a Flames fourth-round draft pick in 2011. “Some of the friendships we’ve made here have become like family to us, and we will always cherish the memories we’ve created together.” They’ll create even more Dec. 3, just four days after the Flames visit Columbus for the first time this season. That too promises to be emotional. Many have wondered if the Flames will retire Johnny’s No. 13, raise a banner with his name on it or pay tribute to him in other ways. Nothing will be more enduring or powerful than the memory of seeing his pregnant wife, Meredith, and two kids, his sisters Katie and Kristen, his parents, his brother’s pregnant wife and extended family members in house. It was Katie’s wedding they were all slated to be at the day after the brothers were killed. Jane and Guy are beloved in Calgary, where Guy showed up several times with hockey gear in search of some beer league action. They are recognized wherever they go, and have long been embraced by locals who watched their undersized college standout become an NHL all-star. Aside from a video they did for Sportsnet to thank fans for their support on opening night, Jane and Guy have kept a very low profile, quietly battling through every parent’s worst nightmare. Coming to Calgary and stepping back into the spotlight takes courage. They’ll be welcomed with love. “Many of our fondest memories were in Calgary,” said Jane. “It’s where we watched John grow from a college student into a remarkable young man, and as parents we are so incredibly proud. “We are so thankful for the time we’ve spent in this wonderful city, and look forward to seeing everyone again.” The feeling is mutual.

Article content NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A scruffy little fugitive is on the lam again in New Orleans, gaining fame as he outwits a tenacious band of citizens armed with night-vision binoculars, nets and a tranquilizer rifle. Recommended Videos Scrim, a 17-pound mutt that’s mostly terrier, has become a folk hero, inspiring tattoos, T-shirts and even a ballad as he eludes capture from the posse of volunteers. And like any antihero, Scrim has a backstory: Rescued from semi-feral life at a trailer park and adopted from a shelter, the dog broke loose in April and scurried around the city until he was cornered in October and brought to a new home. Weeks later, he’d had enough. Scrim leaped out of a second-story window, a desperate act recorded in a now-viral video. Since then, despite a stream of daily sightings, he’s roamed free. The dog’s fans include Myra and Steve Foster, who wrote “Ode to Scrim” to the tune of Ricky Nelson’s 1961 hit, “I’m a Travelin’ Man.” “I’m a travelin’ dog and I’ve made a lot of stops/All over this town...” Leading the recapture effort is Michelle Cheramie, a 55-year-old former information technology professional. She lost everything _ home, car, possessions — in Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and in the aftermath, found her calling rescuing pets. “I was like, ‘This is what I should be doing,”‘ Cheramie said. “I was born to rescue.” She launched Zeus’ Rescues, a nonprofit shelter that now averages 600 cat and dog adoptions a year and offers free pet food to anyone who needs it. She helped Scrim find the home he first escaped from. It was Cheramie’s window Scrim leaped from in November. She’s resumed her relentless mission since then, posting flyers on telephone poles and logging social media updates on his reported whereabouts. She’s invested thousands of dollars on wildlife cameras, thermal sensors and other gear. She took a course offered by the San Diego Zoo on the finer points of tranquilizing animals. And she’s developed a network of volunteers — the kind of neighbors who are willing to grid-search a city at 3 a.m. “...And at every stop I own the heart, of at least one lovely ... ” People like writer David W. Brown, who manages a crowd-sourced Google Map of all known Scrim sightings. He says the search has galvanized residents from all walks of life to come together. As they search for Scrim, they hand out supplies to people in need. “Being a member of the community is seeing problems and doing what you can to make life a little better for the people around here and the animals around you,” Brown said. And neighbors like Tammy Murray, who had to close her furniture store and lost her father to Parkinson’s disease. This search, she says, got her mojo back. “Literally, for months, I’ve done nothing but hunt this dog,” said Murray, 53. “I feel like Wile E. Coyote on a daily basis with him.” Murray drives the Zeus’ Rescues’ van towards reported Scrim sightings. She also handles a tactical net launcher, which looks like an oversized flashlight and once misfired, shattering the van’s window as Scrim sped away. After realizing Scrim had come to recognize the sound of the van’s diesel engine, Murray switched to a Vespa scooter, for stealth. “...If you’re ever in the 9th Ward stop and see/My cute little mini poodle ...” Near-misses have been tantalizing. The search party spotted Scrim napping beneath an elevated house, and wrapped construction netting around the perimeter, but an over-eager volunteer broke ranks and dashed forward, leaving an opening Scrim slipped through. Scrim’s repeated escapades have prompted near-daily local media coverage and a devoted online following. Cheramie can relate. “We’re all running from something or to something. He’s doing that too,” she said. Cheramie’s team dreams of placing the pooch in a safe and loving environment. But a social media chorus growing under the hashtag #FreeScrim has other ideas — they say the runaway should be allowed a life of self-determination. The animal rescue volunteers consider that misguided. “The streets of New Orleans are not the place for a dog to be free,” Cheramie said. “It’s too dangerous.” “... and my Shar-Pei doll down in old Treme/Waits for my return ...” Scrim was a mess when Cheramie briefly recaptured him in October, with matted fur, missing teeth and a tattered ear. His trembling body was scraped and bruised, and punctured by multiple projectiles. A vet removed one, but decided against operating to take out a possible bullet. The dog initially appeared content indoors, sitting in Cheramie’s lap or napping beside her bed. Then while she was out one day, Scrim chewed through a mesh screen, dropped 13 feet to the ground and squeezed through a gap in the fence, trotting away. Murray said Cheramie’s four cats probably spooked him. “I wholeheartedly believe the gangster-ass cats were messing with him,” Murray said. Cheramie thinks they may have gotten territorial. Devastated but undeterred, the pair is reassessing where Scrim might fit best — maybe a secure animal sanctuary with big outdoor spaces where other dogs can keep him company. Somewhere, Murray says, “where he can just breathe and be.”Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step towards enhancing Qatar’s digital economy and industrial capabilities, the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), hosted the event ‘Towards Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0’ at Msheireb Downtown Doha. The event aimed to explore global developments, foster promising ventures, and outline strategies to accelerate digital adoption across Qatar’s industries and trade sectors. The event featured a panel discussion that brought together industry experts and decision-makers from leading multinational corporations, local stakeholders, and SMEs. The discussions centered on the integration of advanced digital manufacturing capabilities, Qatar’s strategic plans for its industrial sectors, and its leadership in embracing cutting-edge technologies. The panel highlighted how these efforts are driving the nation’s industrial evolution and enhancing its global competitiveness. Recognising local innovation, Qatari manufacturing companies that graduated from QDB’s Factory One programme were honoured for their exceptional performance in adopting advanced digital solutions. These companies demonstrated their ability to integrate transformative technologies through initiatives such as the Digital Transformation program, Advanced Industry program, and Lean and Transform program, showcasing their readiness to lead in the new industrial era. The event also included two specialised workshops on advanced manufacturing and trade technologies. These sessions provided participants with in-depth insights into the latest developments in Industry 4.0. Topics included the role of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and other modern technologies in revolutionising manufacturing, logistics, and trade. Additionally, the workshops explored how digital solutions can streamline customs operations, enhance SMEs’ access to trade finance, and reduce operational costs while improving efficiency. Abdulaziz Khalid Al Ali, director of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) at the Ministry of Finance, emphasised the importance of such initiatives in fostering collaboration and innovation. He stated that the event marked one of the Centre’s first major initiatives since its launch on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2024. Al Ali highlighted that the workshops showcased initiatives from members of the World Economic Forum’s C4IR network, facilitating dialogue and knowledge exchange among government, private, and academic entities. He praised QDB’s pivotal role in driving Qatar’s digital transformation and looked forward to future collaborations that align with the National Development Strategy. QDB Executive Director of SMEs Development Hamad Salem Mejegheer also underscored the significance of the event in light of rapid technological advancements. He expressed the bank’s commitment to ensuring that Qatari companies and factories adopt the latest advanced manufacturing technologies. He unveiled QDB’s new Digital Transformation Initiative, which enables SMEs to assess their digital readiness using the Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI). The initiative includes financial support through Digital Grants for startups and low-interest Digital Loans for SMEs. Additionally, the Digital Transformation Program, a two- to three-month initiative, allows SMEs to explore and test over 18 digital solutions at Factory One, empowering them to identify technologies tailored to their needs. To further bolster Qatar’s industrial sector, QDB signed three significant Memoranda of Understanding with Tulip, TUV SUD, and the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT). These agreements aim to enhance technical and operational development, promote partnerships in the private sector, and support Qatar’s economic diversification efforts. The event exemplified Qatar’s dedication to advancing its digital economy and strengthening its industrial ecosystem. It demonstrated how the nation is leveraging 4IR technologies to achieve sustainable growth and economic diversification, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030. By fostering innovation and encouraging collaboration across sectors, Qatar continues to solidify its position as a regional leader in digital transformation. Copy 11/12/2024 10

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Damari Monsanto's 22 points helped UTSA defeat Southwestern Adventist 117-58 on Thursday. Monsanto added six rebounds for the Roadrunners (6-5). Sky Wicks scored 20 points while shooting 8 for 12, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc and added eight rebounds and three steals. Amir "Primo" Spears shot 5 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 16 points. Domonique Wilkins and Orlando Gooden each scored 19 points for Southwestern Adventist. Jason Garcia had 13 points, four assists and two steals. Monsanto led his team in scoring with 16 points in the first half to help put them up 61-24 at the break. UTSA extended its lead to 87-38 during the second half, fueled by a 13-3 scoring run. Wicks scored a team-high 10 points in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

WHEELING, W.Va. , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced today the appointment of Jan Pattishall-Krupinski to the role of Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, effective immediately. This strategic move underscores the organization's commitment to advancing its leadership structure to support sustainable long-term growth and align with evolving business and stakeholder needs. In her new role, Pattishall-Krupinski, a WesBanco veteran, reports directly to WesBanco President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Jackson and oversees bank and loan operations, customer service, corporate strategy and project management. Her expanded structure and scope reflect WesBanco's focus on operational excellence and strategic alignment, which is designed to drive greater agility and accelerate the execution of organizational goals. "Jan's promotion to Chief Administrative Officer recognizes her exceptional leadership and strategic contributions over her past 13 years of service to our organization," said Jackson. "Her expertise has been instrumental in guiding transformative initiatives, including leadership roles in multiple acquisitions, our core banking system transformation and advancements in technology and operations. This new role elevates the importance of integrating business operations and strategy at the executive level, ensuring we continue to be positioned for success in a dynamic marketplace." Pattishall-Krupinski joined WesBanco in 2011, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Director of Operations. "I am honored to step into the role of Chief Administrative Officer as WesBanco continues its growth and transformation. This opportunity is a testament to the collaboration and excellence of our teams, who have been instrumental in shaping our success. I look forward to building on this foundation to drive operational excellence, embrace innovation and enhance the customer experience in every interaction," said Pattishall-Krupinski. Pattishall-Krupinski has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Penn State University and graduated from the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School . She serves on the boards of Crittenton Services, Leadership West Virginia and The Junior League of Wheeling . She is based at WesBanco's corporate headquarters in Wheeling, West Virginia . About Wesbanco, Inc. With over 150 years as a community-focused, regional financial services partner, WesBanco Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBC) and its subsidiaries build lasting prosperity through relationships and solutions that empower our customers for success in their financial journeys. Customers across our eight-state footprint choose WesBanco for the comprehensive range and personalized delivery of our retail and commercial banking solutions, as well as trust, brokerage, wealth management and insurance services, all designed to advance their financial goals. Through the strength of our teams, we leverage large bank capabilities and local focus to help make every community we serve a better place for people and businesses to thrive. Headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia , WesBanco has $18.5 billion in total assets, with our Trust and Investment Services holding $6.1 billion of assets under management and securities account values (including annuities) of $1.9 billion through our broker/dealer, as of September 30, 2024 . Learn more at www.wesbanco.com and follow @WesBanco on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wesbanco-inc-names-jan-pattishall-krupinski-as-chief-administrative-officer-302315495.html SOURCE WesBanco, Inc.TRYNGOLZATM (olezarsen) approved in U.S. as first-ever treatment for adults living with familial chylomicronemia syndrome as an adjunct to diet

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Nov, 2024) Minister for Planning and Development on Monday said that Tehreek e Insaf ( ), is playing political tactics to gain personal interest. PTI had been involved in attacking security institutions on 9, he said while talking to a private channel. Ali Amin Gandapur is utilizing official resources of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa for creating trouble in the Center, he said. The law enforcement institutions are fully to take action against any violators, he warned. In reply to a question about dialogue with , he said the always tried to hold talks with leaders but they refused to go forward. We never closed the doors for dialogue but leaders didn’t show any sincerity for talks, he said. To another question about release of the founder of , he said founder is facing charges including 9 , and the courts will decide the cases of . He said that will not allow to spread unrest through public rallies or halt activity by arranging demonstration anywhere. Commenting on rule in , he said the has failed to resolve the people's problems and constitutional options are available to address genuine issues of the province. We want to make a modern economic state and for this, no hindrance would be tolerated at any , he stated.Global stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday as traders eyed looming US inflation data and a key European interest rate call amid global political upheaval. After winning numerous records in the weeks since the November 5 US presidential election, US stocks fell for the second straight day as analysts pointed to profit-taking. But Alphabet jumped more than five percent after Google showed off a new quantum computing chip that it described as a significant breakthrough in the field, arguing it could lead to advances in drug discovery, fusion energy and other areas. The Paris stock market retreated as French party leaders gathered at President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee Palace office to chart a route towards a new government. The euro also fell ahead of the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting on Thursday. The ECB is expected to lower interest rates by 25 basis points amid weak eurozone growth. Independent analyst Andreas Lipkow said traders were taking a cautious approach ahead of the ECB meeting. The main US indexes struggled as traders eyed US consumer price inflation (CPI) data due Wednesday, which could play a role in whether the US Federal Reserve decides to cut interest rates next week. On Wall Street, "tomorrow's CPI report is in full focus with a looming rate-decision from the Fed coming," analyst Bret Kenwell of trading platform eToro said in a note. Following recent spending and jobs data "traders have felt even more emboldened to bet on a December rate cut, while the Fed has done little... to quiet that expectation," he added. Earlier, stock markets weighed "concerns that China's economic stimulus measures might not have a long-lasting effect", noted Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at AJ Bell. The growth plan comes as Beijing contemplates Donald Trump's second term in the White House. The US president-elect has indicated he will reignite his hardball trade policies, fueling fears of another standoff between the economic superpowers. The Shanghai stock market ended higher but Hong Kong fell. Seoul's Kospi index rallied more than two percent after tumbling since President Yoon Suk Yeol declared short-lived martial law on December 3. On the corporate front, shares in Stellantis rose around one percent on the Paris stock exchange after the car giant and Chinese manufacturer CATL announced plans for a $4.3-billion factory making electric-vehicle batteries in Spain. Walgreens Boots Alliance soared 17.7 percent following reports that it could be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Boeing jumped 4.5 percent as it announced it was resuming production at two Seattle-area plants that had been shuttered for nearly three months due to a labor strike. New York - Dow: DOWN 0.4 percent at 44,247.83 (close) New York - S&P 500: DOWN 0.3 percent at 6,034.91 (close) New York - Nasdaq Composite: DOWN 0.3 percent at 19,687.24 (close) Paris - CAC 40: DOWN 1.1 percent at 7,394.78 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: DOWN 0.1 percent at 20,329.16 (close) London - FTSE 100: DOWN 0.9 percent at 8,280.36 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: DOWN 0.5 percent at 20,311.28 (close) Shanghai - Composite: UP 0.6 percent at 3,422.66 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: UP 0.5 percent at 39,367.58 (close) Seoul - Kospi: UP 2.4 percent at 2,417.84 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0529 from $1.0554 on Monday Pound/dollar: UP at $1.2773 from $1.2757 Dollar/yen: UP at 151.92 yen from 151.21 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 82.42 from 82.73 pence West Texas Intermediate: UP 0.1 percent at $68.59 per barrel Brent North Sea Crude: UP 0.1 percent at $72.19 per barrel burs-jmb/nro

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