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Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas has also resigned as vice-president of the animal welfare organisation, with both of them expressing their “sadness” over leaving the roles. It comes after an Animal Rising investigation made claims of cruelty at “RSPCA Assured” slaughterhouses in England and Scotland, with the campaign group sharing footage of alleged mistreatment. RSPCA Assured is a scheme whereby approved farms must comply with the organisation’s “stringent higher welfare standards”, according to its website. Mr Packham shared the news of his resignation on social media, saying: “It is with enormous sadness that I have resigned from my role as president of the RSPCA. “I would like to register my respect and admiration for all the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to protect animals from cruelty.” Ms Lucas said she and Mr Packham failed to get the charity’s leadership to act. She posted on X, formerly Twitter: “With huge sadness I’m resigning as VP of the RSPCA, a role I’ve held with pride for over 15 years. “But their Assured Schemes risk misleading the public & legitimising cruelty. “I tried with @ChrisGPackham to persuade the leadership to act but sadly failed.” In June, the RSPCA commissioned an independent review of 200 farms on its assurance scheme which concluded the scheme was “operating effectively” to assure animal welfare on member farms. Following Animal Rising’s release of footage last week, the charity said it was “appalled” by what was shown, adding that it launched an immediate investigation and suspended three slaughterhouses from the scheme. In the wake of Mr Packham and Ms Lucas’ resignations, an RSPCA spokesperson said it is “simply not true” that the organisation has failed to take urgent action. They said: “We agree with Chris and Caroline on so many issues and have achieved so much together for animals, but we differ on how best to address the incredibly complex and difficult issue of farmed animal welfare. “We have discussed our work to drive up farmed animal welfare standards openly at length with them on many occasions and it is simply not true that we have not taken urgent action. “We took allegations of poor welfare incredibly seriously, launching an independent review of 200 farms which concluded that it was ‘operating effectively’ to improve animal welfare. “We are taking strong steps to improve oversight of welfare, implementing the recommendations in full including significantly increasing unannounced visits, and exploring technology such as body-worn cameras and CCTV, supported by £2 million of investment.” The charity insisted that while 94% of people continue to choose to eat meat, fish, eggs and dairy, it is the “right thing to do” to work with farmers to improve the lives of animals. “RSPCA Assured visit all farms on the scheme every year, but last year just 3% of farms were assessed for animal welfare by state bodies,” the spokesperson continued. “No-one else is doing this work. We are the only organisation setting and regularly monitoring animal welfare standards on farms. “We have pioneered change through RSPCA Assured, which has led to improvements throughout the industry including CCTV in slaughterhouses, banning barren battery cages for hens and sow stalls for pigs, giving salmon more space to swim and developing slower growing chicken breeds who have better quality of life.”Beyond the immediate financial impact, Taylor Swift's tour also helps to promote the city as a tourist destination. The exposure generated by a high-profile event like this can attract attention from fans and potential visitors who may not have previously considered visiting the area. This can lead to a long-term boost in tourism and economic development as the city becomes associated with high-profile events and entertainment.Unlock Next-Level Gaming: Best Seasonal Discounts on Graphic CardsTvm and Kochi startups join forces with C-DOT

As the borrower drives away in their new car, they are blissfully unaware of the danger that lies ahead. The inflated loan amount, coupled with the exorbitant interest rates, quickly snowballs into an insurmountable debt that they are unable to repay. This is where the true extent of the scam becomes apparent, as the borrower is left with a depreciating asset and a mountain of debt that threatens to ruin their financial future.Oregon already secured its spot in the Big Ten championship game, but the top-ranked Ducks have plenty to play for in their regular-season finale. Revenge may be on Oregon's mind when the Ducks host longtime rival Washington on Saturday in Eugene, Ore. Oregon (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) would perhaps be closing in on its second straight College Football Playoff appearance had the Huskies (6-5, 4-4) not dealt the Ducks their only two losses last season. Washington edged Oregon 36-33 in Seattle last October, then slipped past the Ducks 34-31 in the Pac-12 title game to secure a playoff spot for the second time in school history. Both teams joined the Big Ten in August. Third-year Oregon head coach Dan Lanning is 33-5 leading the Ducks. But he remains winless against the Huskies (0-3). Oregon plots to sprint out of its late-season bye after using time to heal injuries, but Lanning doesn't believe the break should stall the flow of an undefeated season. "It's always about what we're able to do on the field. Motivation is overrated," Lanning said. "Our guys have to want to go out there and execute at a really high level. Since the beginning of the season we've talked about playing our best football at the end of November. We're there. This is our opportunity to go play our best football against a good team." The Ducks could have star wide receiver Tez Johnson back from a shoulder injury this week. Johnson has missed the past two games. That would be good news for quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who would regain the team's leader in receptions (64), receiving yards (649) and receiving touchdowns (eight). Washington, under first-year head coach Jedd Fisch, is 63-48-5 all-time against Oregon but is just 1-12-1 when facing the No. 1-ranked team in the country. The Huskies are led on offense by running back Jonah Coleman, who has racked up 1,008 yards and nine scores on the ground this season. Coleman averages 5.8 yards per carry and has 36 runs of at least 10 yards. In the passing game, wide receiver Denzel Boston is tied for the Big Ten lead with nine in touchdown catches and ranks sixth in the conference with 764 receiving yards. Whom Boston will be catching passes from is not yet known, however. Washington has not revealed whether Will Rogers or Demond Williams Jr. will start at quarterback. Rogers has started every game for the Huskies but was benched in favor of Williams two weeks ago after throwing a pair of interceptions in a 31-19 win over UCLA. Fisch said he has a "good idea" of how he will use his quarterbacks on Saturday, and while he wouldn't go as far as to name a starter, he did say Rogers responded well in practices last week. "On the same token, Demond's energy and Demond's confidence showed up. His ability to jump right in and feel really good about leading the group whenever it was his turn... he did a really nice job there as well," Fisch told Seattle Sports. "I think both guys responded well to the week of practice, and now, really, it's important for us that the guy we believe will start the game gets a significant amount of reps in practice week. But as you know, we're not afraid to play two quarterbacks." --Field Level MediaGoogle parent ( ), a stock and artificial intelligence leader, heads up this weekend's watch list of five stocks near that have remained steadfast as the postelection rally suddenly turns volatile. In addition to Google stock, the list includes network-security play ( ), ( ), an online platform for medical professionals, Singapore-based gaming and e-commerce company ( ) and ( ), a digital business-to-business marketplace for used cars. Google is part of the portfolio of elite stocks. GOOGL stock is also a current position. Doximity is part of the flagship list of leading growth stocks. Fed, Trump Agenda Inject Volatility The stock market finished the week on a strong note, buoyed by a calming . Yet that followed the sharpest three-session drawdown since early August, triggered by concern over the Federal Reserve interest-rate outlook. The median forecast among Fed policymakers was for still-elevated 2.5% core inflation next year, but forecasts went as high as 3.2%. That latter forecast apparently came from the segment of rate-setting committee members who began to incorporate assumptions about President-elect Donald Trump's agenda, including some combination of tax cuts, tariffs and tighter immigration. After delivering a third-straight rate cut, Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that "policy uncertainty" coming from the new administration means the Fed's job in the months ahead will be "like driving on a foggy night." Be sure to read IBD's column after each trading day to get the latest on the prevailing stock market trend and what it means for your trading decisions. While Wall Street is still upbeat about expected tax cuts and deregulation, markets face headline risk from tariffs and immigration restrictions that Trump may announce upon taking office on Jan. 20. However, analysts see political developments playing out favorably for some of the stocks in this weekend's watch list. Google Stock Google CEO Sundar Pichai and founder Sergey Brin dined recently at Mar-a-Lago with Trump, who has signaled doubt about the Biden Justice Department's bid to break up the search giant. Analysts see Google as among the beneficiaries if TikTok is banned effective Jan. 19. The Supreme Court granted TikTok a hearing on Jan. 10 to make its case that the law passed by Congress banning Chinese ownership of the social media app violates free speech. Google stock surged 8.7% two weeks ago as release of its Willow quantum computing chip and its updated AI model, Gemini 2.0, won plaudits. Bank of America said the achievements enabled by Willow "underscores ongoing innovation at Google," while Goldman Sachs hailed Gemini 2.0 as proof that Alphabet remains "at the forefront of all aspects" in computing innovation. BofA and Goldman both have buy ratings and 210 price targets for GOOGL. Google fell 3.6% on Wednesday, pulling back into a buy zone from a 182.49 buy point. On Friday, Google rose 1.5% to 191.41. The buy zone runs through 191.61. CyberArk Stock Stifel hiked its price target for CyberArk to 370 from 335 on Wednesday, keeping a buy rating. Analyst Adam Borg said the enterprise software group stands out as a "safe haven" from political shifts amid little or no exposure to China and tariffs. Israel-based CyberArk is the industry leader in privileged access management, controlling access to and monitoring critical systems. CyberArk's efforts to branch out into a one-stop shop, safeguarding not just human identities but machine identities, took a step forward via its Venafi acquisition, which the firm says expanded its total addressable market by $10 billion to reach $60 billion. "Ongoing digital transformation, pervasive cloud computing and the rise of AI are driving an exponential increase in the number of machine identities, which can outnumber human identifies by as much as 45 to 1," CyberArk said in announcing the closing of its Venafi deal on Oct. 1. "If left unprotected and unmanaged, these identities can serve as a lucrative hunting ground for cybercriminals who seek to exploit their vulnerabilities." CyberArk rose 1.3% to 319.15 on Friday, continuing its rally off Wednesday's low of 303.82, which was right at its . The rebound from its 50-day line on slightly above-average volume has carried CYBR past its , flashing an opportunity. Ideally, CYBR would break above the trendline sloping down from its Dec. 5 peak. A move past 326.50 would provide a clear break. CyberArk also has a three-weeks-tight entry at 333.32 CyberArk is ranked No. 2 in the Computer Software-Security industry group, according to . It has an impressive 95 , a single rating that combines technical and fundamental factors. Doximity Stock Doximity has been compared to a LinkedIn site for medical professionals, with a community that includes over 80% of U.S. physicians, 60% of nurse practitioners and 90% of graduating med students. The platform has evolved into much more, including an AI assistant, enabling members to collaborate with colleagues, manage their schedules, streamline administrative paperwork and conduct virtual patient visits. A net revenue retention rate of 116% over the past four quarters is a testament to the platform's indispensability and innovation. That shows members aren't only keeping their subscription but adding features. Having access to most physicians also makes Doximity an attractive advertising platform. Jefferies analyst Glen Santangelo, who has a 64 price target and buy rating on DOCS stock, wrote in a Nov. 27 note that Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services could offer some upside for Doximity. Kennedy has been critical of direct-to-consumer pharma ad spending, which totals around $10 billion. "Regulatory pressure could push some of this spend to other channels," Santangelo wrote. Doximity, which advertises directly to physicians, "would be a natural beneficiary." Doximity surged 4.8% to 57.83 on Friday. The move carried DOCS past a 56.67 buy point from a handle formation. The buy zone runs through 59.50. Sea Stock After going through some struggles, Sea Ltd. now seems to be firing on all three cylinders — with "high growth across all our three businesses," CEO Forrest Li said in the Nov. 12 Q3 earnings statement. The e-commerce business, Shopee, returned to profitability in Asia and Brazil. Free Fire, the hit game from its Garena unit, is expected to see over 30% growth in bookings this year. SeaMoney, the digital payments and financial services provider, saw its loan book grow over 70%. SE fell to the vicinity of its 10-week and 50-day moving averages on Friday, before rallying intraday to finish off 0.9% at 110.64. Ideally, SE would retake its 21-day exponential average before seizing on the early entry opportunity. ACV Auctions Stock ACV Auctions was featured in IBD's on Nov. 15. Although the used car market has struggled, ACV has been gaining market share in the wholesale space, hosting digital auctions for dealer-to-dealer sales. When consumers trade in their old car for a new one or return cars after vehicle leases expire, they may decide to move those used vehicles off their lots, if they have too much inventory or the vehicle isn't a good match for their clientele. ACV lets dealers avoid the cost of transporting vehicles to Mannheim for physical auctions. ACV's selling point isn't just a lower cost. It also has built leading technology and services to facilitate all aspects of used-car auctions, including inspections and pricing. Citizens JMP analyst Nick Jones told Investor's Business Daily that ACV's growth due to market-share gains, even before the used-car market recovers, makes the stock "like a coiled spring." ACVA slid to its 50-day moving average on Wednesday, falling out of a buy zone as , which is a negative for auto sales. But the stock rebounded strongly the past two sessions, including Friday's 4.5% gain to 21.89. ACVA is back in a buy zone, clear of a 21.11 buy point from a cup base. The buy zone runs through 22.17.