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Former president Jimmy Carter died on Sunday, December 29. He was 100. Carter’s son confirmed the late president’s death to The Washington Post , noting he died at his home in Georgia. Carter became the longest-living former president in U.S. history in March 2019 when he surpassed the late George H.W. Bush , who died in November 2018 at 94 years and 171 days old. Carter and his wife of 76 years, Rosalynn Carter , were also the longest-married first couple, surpassing Bush and Barbara Bush . Prior to his death, the Carter Center, the former president’s foundation, announced in February 2023 that he was entering hospice care. “After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention,” the statement read. “He has the full support of his family and his medical team.” Nine months later, Rosalynn also began end-of-life care . The Carter Center confirmed on November 19, 2023, that she had “peacefully” died at the age of 96. The politician battled numerous health issues in the final years of his life. He announced in December 2015 that he was cancer-free , months after metastatic melanoma spread throughout his body , including to his brain. Three and a half years later, he underwent surgery for a broken hip. Jimmy suffered two more falls at his Georgia home in October 2019. Despite having to get 14 stitches above his left eye as a result of the first fall, he traveled to Nashville to work with Habitat for Humanity volunteers and helped build a home. In November 2019, he was admitted to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta to undergo a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding due to his recent falls. Jimmy, who was the first U.S. president to be born in a hospital, grew up in Plains, Georgia, with three siblings: Gloria, Ruth and Billy Carter. He studied at Georgia Southwestern College and the Georgia Institute of Technology before being admitted to the Naval Academy in 1943. He met Rosalynn, who had been friends with his sister Ruth, while attending the academy. The couple married in 1946 after Jimmy’s graduation. He later became a member of the U.S. Navy in the submarine program before leaving active duty in 1953 to take over his family’s peanut business in Georgia in the wake of his father’s death. As an active member of the Democratic Party, Jimmy decided to run for office in the early 1960s. He served in the Georgia State Senate from 1963 to 1967. Three years later, he was elected governor. During that time, the civil rights activist and evangelical Christian was not widely known outside of his home state. However, he managed to secure a nomination in the 1976 presidential election and went on to defeat incumbent Republican president Gerald Ford to become the 39th POTUS. Jimmy got to work right away, pardoning Vietnam War draft dodgers on his second day in the White House. During his four years in office, he established the Department of Energy and the Department of Education, in addition to making an energy policy his top domestic priority. In foreign affairs, Jimmy found success with his mediation of the Camp David Accords. Despite his achievements, Jimmy faced many challenges as commander in chief. He infamously delivered what would come to be known as the “Crisis of Confidence” speech in 1979, in which he blamed the country’s problems on the poor spirit of its citizens. He also struggled to enact legislation due to his oft-tempestuous relationship with Congress. In the final stretch of his presidency, he came under fire for the way he handled the Iranian hostage crisis, in which dozens of Americans were held captive for 444 days. Jimmy ran for re-election in 1980, but Ronald Reagan won the popular and electoral votes. 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 After leaving the Oval Office in 1981, Jimmy received a great deal of praise for his humanitarian work. He worked extensively with Habitat for Humanity and founded the Carter Center human rights organization. In 2002, Jimmy was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in finding peace in international conflicts. Prior to his death, the Faith author made arrangements to be buried in front of his Georgia home. Jimmy is survived by his and Rosalynn’s children — sons Jack , James and Donnel and daughter Amy — and more than 20 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of PACS Group Inc. (NYSE: PACS): (i) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) in connection with the Company’s April 11, 2024 initial public offering ("IPO"); (ii) securities between April 11, 2024 and November 5, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”); and/or (iii) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company’s September 2024 secondary public offering (“SPO”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 13, 2025. SO WHAT: If you purchased PACS common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the IPO and/or securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the PACS class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=30617 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 13, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, in the Registration Statement and throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) PACS engaged in a “scheme” to submit false Medicare claims which “drove more than 100% of PACS’ operating and net income from 2020 – 2023”; (2) PACS engaged in a “scheme” to “bill thousands of unnecessary respiratory and sensory integration therapies to Medicare”; (3) PACS engaged in a scheme to falsify documentation related to licensure and staffing; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about PACS’ business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the PACS class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=30617 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. ------------------------------- Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.comChandigarh: Four days after a local court in Punjab awarded two-year imprisonment to AAP MLA from Delhi Naresh Yadav in a sacrilege case , the Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday suspended the sentence. “Sentence of imprisonment imposed upon the applicant/petitioner in the present case is hereby suspended during the pendency of the present petition. He is ordered to be released on bail on his furnishing of adequate bail bonds/surety bonds to the satisfaction of the chief judicial magistrate/duty magistrate concerned,” the HC ordered. Further recording the facts, where the state as well as the complainant in the case were not willing to pursue the appeal against Yadav, the HC observed, “Prima facie, the approach of learned appellate court seems to be not only unusual; rather untenable in law.” Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu passed the order on a revision petition filed by Yadav. The next hearing is on Dec 19. Yadav, in his petition against the order of Malerkotla additional sessions judge convicting him for the offence under sections of IPC for hurting religious sentiments, submitted that he was not present at the spot at the time of the alleged offence. The allegations against him were that he was an abettor and a co-conspirator with other accused. He submitted that even the state govt as well as the complainant had also moved applications for withdrawal of appeal against his acquittal, but the appellant court failed to pass an order against him. “The Malerkotla judge has failed to consider the presumption of innocence, which is the cornerstone of criminal law, remains with the accused until a conviction is secured on evidence meeting the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The petitioner was acquitted by the trial court on March 16, 2021, after a thorough and reasoned analysis of the evidence on record. The appellate court overturning the acquittal did so without assigning sufficient or cogent reasons based on re-appreciation of evidence...,” Yadav has submitted in his petition. We also published the following articles recently Court case ordered against five cops for alleged custodial torture A Vadodara court ordered a complaint against five policemen, including a senior officer, for allegedly assaulting a Bhavnagar computer engineer. Ashish Chauhan claims he was unlawfully detained, beaten, and taken to Manjalpur police station in 2020 during a vehicle theft investigation. The court, after reviewing evidence and witness statements, issued summons for the officers to appear on December 18. UP court sentences five to life imprisonment in murder case Five men, including two brothers, were sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2021 murder of a dairy owner in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. An additional district sessions judge handed down the sentence after finding them guilty of the fatal shooting, stemming from prior disputes. 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Never mind that he has recently issued arrest warrant for the Israeli Prime Minister Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister, Mr. Gallant, Mr. Karim Khan the British national who is the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague was largely a tool in the Western political establishment to embarrass and tarnish non-Western political figures, majorly from Africa, but was recently extended to the Russian leader, President Vladimir Putin. For the same arrest warrant, issued against the Israeli Prime Minister and former Defence Minister, the West and the U.S have been violently denouncing the effrontery of the ICC prosecutor to incriminate Mr. Netanyahu as the court indictee. But Mr. Karim Khan himself has a heavy moral albatross hanging on his neck. After his appointment to head the prosecution of the ICC was cheered by key Western countries, including Isreal, he was supposed to function exclusively as an attack dog focused on non-Western political figures. As an extension of the U.S led Western proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, he issued the notorious warrant to arrest Russian leader, whose alleged infraction consisted chiefly in removing children to safety from combat zones. Despite that the allegation for which the arrest warrant was issued cannot stand to any serious legal, let alone moral, scrutiny, the Western political establishment and their affiliated media (which basks in tainted free speech and independence) went to town to smear the Russian leader, claiming their obligation to arrest him, if he steps foot on their soil. Russia, as a non-signatory to the Rome Statute that established the ICC, deplored the arrest warrant and maintained that it neither recognises the court nor is under any obligations to take serious, let alone, carry out its pronouncements. It was obvious from the very beginning that the purported arrest warrant of the Russian leader was a compelling travesty, without any legal value, except for the political embarrassment and intimidation of Moscow. But, even on these, Moscow refuted the slander and the flagging reputation of ICC, fell further to the mud as a mere political tool to intimidate non-Western political figures. Karim Khan, now blustering to fend off allegation of sexual misdemeanor against the staff of his office, comes with the deadly moral stigma of one who came to equity without clean hands. His moral frailty, which has shown in his alleged predatory behaviour against the staff of his office, has also demonstrated his character flaw and why he so fitted in, to take on, the job of a political hunter disguised as an international court prosecutor. With an obvious reputational damage, staring him in the face, the damage control of lamely indicting the Western propped-Israeli Prime Minister, will offer no redemption to the crises of his flaw character. The ICC itself has done very little to shake off, a dominant view on non-Western communities that it is essentially, an institutional political witch-hunt and this account for some of its anomalies, such as Western countries, chiefly, the U.S picking up some of its bills, but stays away from its jurisdiction. Mr. Karim Khan like the ICC itself has so much soul-searching to do, as to their relevance in an emerging trends of multilateralism with implications for broader and wider institutional representations for genuinely global governance.

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The UCD-educated lawyer has been in the running for one of the top jobs in the new Trump administration and has now been nominated as assistant attorney general. The 52 year old, who is originally from Dalkey in south Dublin and a graduate of UCD law school, has been policy adviser for US vice-president-elect JD Vance . [ Irish woman in line for top White House role under Donald Trump Opens in new window ] She has been advising Mr Trump’s transition team on antitrust and tech policy, and is expected to take a tough stance on anticompetitive practices in the Big Tech sector. She must be approved by the US Senate. Ms Slater, who is also a graduate of Oxford University, will take charge of several high-profile cases against companies including Apple, Google and Visa. In a statement, Mr Trump said Ms Slater would “ensure that [US] competition laws are enforced, both vigorously and fairly with clear rules that facilitate, rather than stifle, the ingenuity of our greatest companies”. Ms Slater was a tech policy adviser on the White House’s national economic council during Mr Trump’s first term, providing counsel to the US president on technology, telecom and cybersecurity. [ Dublin woman Gail Slater leaves senior White House role Opens in new window ] A dual Irish-US citizen, the Dublin native has been living in the US since 2003. Ms Slater, whose maiden name is Conlon, has long been a close observer of US politics. She is married to Lindsay Slater, a former chief of staff to congressman Mike Simpson, a moderate Republican from Idaho. Before joining the first Trump administration, she was general counsel at the Internet Association, a trade body that represented Google and Facebook where she advised on legal and regulatory policy. She previously worked for 10 years at the US Federal Trade Commission, including as an adviser to former Democratic commissioner Julie Brill in Barack Obama’s administration.Pathstone Holdings LLC raised its stake in The Bank of New York Mellon Co. ( NYSE:BK – Free Report ) by 0.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 75,873 shares of the bank’s stock after acquiring an additional 175 shares during the quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC’s holdings in Bank of New York Mellon were worth $5,452,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its position in Bank of New York Mellon by 4.2% in the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 10,416,436 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $623,891,000 after buying an additional 421,161 shares in the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its position in Bank of New York Mellon by 2.2% during the 2nd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 8,192,345 shares of the bank’s stock worth $490,640,000 after acquiring an additional 179,503 shares during the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc increased its holdings in Bank of New York Mellon by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 8,058,064 shares of the bank’s stock worth $482,597,000 after purchasing an additional 97,286 shares in the last quarter. LSV Asset Management raised its position in Bank of New York Mellon by 3.9% in the second quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 7,569,133 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $453,315,000 after purchasing an additional 286,820 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of Bank of New York Mellon by 6.7% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 7,252,925 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $434,370,000 after purchasing an additional 454,151 shares in the last quarter. 85.31% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research analysts have recently issued reports on BK shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price objective on Bank of New York Mellon from $82.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 11th. Royal Bank of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and set a $79.00 price target on shares of Bank of New York Mellon in a research note on Monday, October 14th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Bank of New York Mellon from $72.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, September 30th. Citigroup raised their target price on Bank of New York Mellon from $65.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 19th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Bank of New York Mellon from $69.00 to $77.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 7th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $77.23. Bank of New York Mellon Trading Up 1.6 % NYSE BK opened at $80.14 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $58.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.42, a P/E/G ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.07. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $75.03 and a 200 day simple moving average of $66.64. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 0.70 and a quick ratio of 0.70. The Bank of New York Mellon Co. has a one year low of $46.81 and a one year high of $80.29. Bank of New York Mellon ( NYSE:BK – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 11th. The bank reported $1.52 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.11. Bank of New York Mellon had a net margin of 9.44% and a return on equity of 12.06%. The company had revenue of $4.65 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.52 billion. Research analysts expect that The Bank of New York Mellon Co. will post 5.82 earnings per share for the current year. Bank of New York Mellon Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, October 21st were issued a dividend of $0.47 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, October 21st. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.35%. Bank of New York Mellon’s dividend payout ratio is currently 40.87%. Insider Transactions at Bank of New York Mellon In other news, VP Hanneke Smits sold 16,475 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $76.47, for a total transaction of $1,259,843.25. Following the transaction, the vice president now directly owns 157,455 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,040,583.85. This represents a 9.47 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link . Also, EVP J Kevin Mccarthy sold 25,000 shares of Bank of New York Mellon stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $76.31, for a total transaction of $1,907,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 75,404 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,754,079.24. The trade was a 24.90 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock. Bank of New York Mellon Profile ( Free Report ) The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation provides a range of financial products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Securities Services, Market and Wealth Services, Investment and Wealth Management, and other segments. The Securities Services segment offers custody, trust and depositary, accounting, exchange-traded funds, middle-office solutions, transfer agency, services for private equity and real estate funds, foreign exchange, securities lending, liquidity/lending services, and data analytics. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding BK? 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WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general just hours after his other choice, Matt Gaetz , withdrew his name from consideration. Bondi is a longtime Trump ally and was one of his lawyers during his first impeachment trial, when he was accused — but not convicted — of abusing his power as he tried to condition U.S. military assistance to Ukraine on that country investigating then-former Vice President Joe Biden. Bondi was among a group of Republicans who showed up to support Trump at his hush money criminal trial in New York that ended in May with a conviction on 34 felony counts. She's been a chair at the America First Policy Institute, a think tank set up by former Trump administration staffers. “For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans - Not anymore,” Trump said in a social media post. “Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again.” Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. told Fox Business on Sunday that the transition team had backups in mind for his controversial nominees should they fail to get confirmed. The swift selection of Bondi came about six hours after Gaetz withdrew. Gaetz stepped aside amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer. That announcement capped a turbulent eight-day period in which Trump sought to capitalize on his decisive election win to force Senate Republicans to accept provocative selections like Gaetz, who had been investigated by the Justice Department before being tapped last week to lead it. The decision could heighten scrutiny on other controversial Trump nominees, including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth , who faces sexual assault allegations that he denies. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,” Gaetz, a Florida Republican who one day earlier met with senators in an effort to win their support, said in a statement. “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1," he added. Hours later, Gaetz posted on social media that he looks “forward to continuing the fight to save our country,” adding, “Just maybe from a different post.” Trump, in a social media post, said: “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect. Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do!” Last week, Trump named personal lawyers Todd Blanche, Emil Bove and D. John Sauer to senior roles in the department. Another possible attorney general contender, Matt Whitaker, was announced Wednesday as the U.S. ambassador to NATO. Bondi, too, is a longtime loyalist. She has been a vocal critic of the criminal cases against Trump as well as Jack Smith, the special counsel who charged Trump in two federal cases. In one radio appearance, she blasted Smith and other prosecutors who have charged Trump as “horrible” people she said were trying to make names for themselves by “going after Donald Trump and weaponizing our legal system.” If confirmed by the Republican-led Senate, Bondi would instantly become one of the most closely watched members of Trump’s Cabinet given the Republican’s threat to pursue retribution against perceived adversaries and concern among Democrats that he will look to bend the Justice Department to his will. A recent Supreme Court opinion not only conferred broad immunity on former presidents but also affirmed a president’s exclusive authority over the Justice Department’s investigative functions. Bondi would inherit a Justice Department expected to pivot sharply on civil rights, corporate enforcement and the prosecutions of hundreds of Trump supporters charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol — defendants whom Trump has pledged to pardon . It’s unlikely that Bondi would be confirmed in time to overlap with Smith, who brought two federal indictments against Trump that are both expected to wind down before the incoming president takes office. Special counsels are expected to produce reports on their work that historically are made public, but it remains unclear when such a document might be released. In 2013, while serving as Florida attorney general, Bondi publicly apologized for asking that the execution of a man convicted of murder be delayed because it conflicted with a campaign fundraiser. Bondi said she was wrong and sorry for requesting then-Gov. Rick Scott push back the execution of Marshall Lee Gore by three weeks. Before she ran for state attorney general in 2010, Bondi worked for the Hillsborough County state attorney. Associated Press writers Zeke Miller, Michelle L. 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But alongside his stark warning of the threats facing Britain and its allies, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said there would be only a “remote chance” Russia would directly attack or invade the UK if the two countries were at war. The Chief of the Defence Staff laid out the landscape of British defence in a wide-ranging speech, after a minister warned the Army would be wiped out in as little as six months if forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict. The admiral cast doubt on the possibility as he gave a speech at the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) defence think tank in London. He told the audience Britain needed to be “clear-eyed in our assessment” of the threats it faces, adding: “That includes recognising that there is only a remote chance of a significant direct attack or invasion by Russia on the United Kingdom, and that’s the same for the whole of Nato.” Moscow “knows the response will be overwhelming”, he added, but warned the nuclear deterrent needed to be “kept strong and strengthened”. Sir Tony added: “We are at the dawn of a third nuclear age, which is altogether more complex. It is defined by multiple and concurrent dilemmas, proliferating nuclear and disruptive technologies and the almost total absence of the security architectures that went before.” The first nuclear age was the Cold War, while the second was “governed by disarmament efforts and counter proliferation”, the armed forces chief said. He listed the “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” by Russia, China building up its weapon stocks, Iran’s failure to co-operate with a nuclear deal, and North Korea’s “erratic behaviour” among the threats faced by the West. But Sir Tony said the UK’s nuclear arsenal is “the one part of our inventory of which Russia is most aware and has more impact on (President Vladimir) Putin than anything else”. Successive British governments had invested “substantial sums of money” in renewing nuclear submarines and warheads because of this, he added. The admiral described the deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers on Ukraine’s border alongside Russian forces as the year’s “most extraordinary development”. He also signalled further deployments were possible, speaking of “tens of thousands more to follow as part of a new security pact with Russia”. Defence minister Alistair Carns earlier said a rate of casualties similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would lead to the army being “expended” within six to 12 months. He said it illustrated the need to “generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis”. In comments reported by Sky News, Mr Carns, a former Royal Marines colonel, said Russia was suffering losses of around 1,500 soldiers killed or injured a day. “In a war of scale – not a limited intervention, but one similar to Ukraine – our Army for example, on the current casualty rates, would be expended – as part of a broader multinational coalition – in six months to a year,” Mr Carns said in a speech at Rusi. He added: “That doesn’t mean we need a bigger Army, but it does mean you need to generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis.” Official figures show the Army had 109,245 personnel on October 1, including 25,814 volunteer reservists. Mr Carns, the minister for veterans and people, said the UK needed to “catch up with Nato allies” to place greater emphasis on the reserves. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Defence Secretary John Healey had previously spoken about “the state of the armed forces that were inherited from the previous government”. The spokesman said: “It’s why the Budget invested billions of pounds into defence, it’s why we’re undertaking a strategic defence review to ensure that we have the capabilities and the investment needed to defend this country.”Significant milestones in life and career of Jimmy Carter

Minnesota hunters registered 120,675 deer after the third weekend of the firearms deer season, up 6% from 2023, but down 4% from the five-year mean, or average, the Department of Natural Resources reported Tuesday, Nov. 26. Deer Season A opened Saturday, Nov. 9, and ended Nov. 17 in 200- and 300-series deer permit areas (DPAs) and continued through Nov. 24 in 100-series DPAs, which are mainly in the northern and northeastern part of the state. The Season B firearms deer season in 300-series DPAs opened Nov. 23 and continues through Sunday, Dec. 1. The firearms deer harvest by region after 16 days was as follows: According to Todd Froberg, big game program coordinator for the DNR at Whitewater Wildlife Management Area in Altura, Minnesota, the harvest really only increased in the Northwest, Northeast and Central regions during the rest of the 16-day season and then in the B season in the southeast part of the state. The 200-series DPAs only had the nine-day season, and there is only one DPA in the southwest region open during the ongoing B season, Froberg said. The cumulative harvest to date, which includes archery, firearm, early antlerless, youth and special hunts, was 153,390 deer, the DNR said. That’s up 3% from 2023, but down 6% from the five-year average and down 8% from the 10-year average. Cumulative tallies by region were as follows: In related deer hunting news, Minnesota archery hunters as of Tuesday had harvested 23,047 deer, Froberg said, up 12% from last year. Crossbows, which are legal for all archery hunters in Minnesota, are making up a greater percentage of the archery harvest, Froberg says. “Crossbows are making up 47% of (the) archery harvest,” he said. “For crossbow-specific harvest, we are up 24% compared to last year’s crossbow harvest. Vertical bow harvest is up 4% compared to last year’s vertical bow harvest.” Minnesota’s muzzleloader opens Saturday, Nov. 30, and continues through Sunday, Dec. 15. Archery season continues through Dec. 31. The DNR posts regular harvest updates, both statewide and by DPA, on its website at dnr.state.mn.us/mammals/deer/management/statistics.html.

Braden Smith set career highs with 34 points and six 3-pointers as No. 21 Purdue pulled away from Toledo 83-64 in a nonconference matchup on Sunday night in West Lafayette, Ind. Smith went 12 of 22 from the floor and added 12 assists and three steals for the Boilermakers (9-4). Trey Kaufman-Renn added 23 points on 11-of-14 shooting, and Fletcher Loyer chipped in 17 points. Sam Lewis collected 13 points and 11 rebounds, and Sonny Wilson also scored 13 points to lead Toledo (6-6). Seth Hubbard supplied 11 points. The Rockets trailed by 11 at halftime and by 13 after two free throws by Smith with 18:24 to go in the game. Four Toledo players then contributed points to an 8-0 run to pull within 43-38 with 16:44 to play. The lead hovered between five and 10 points until Smith's layup began a 17-2 spree that effectively sealed the win. Toledo, which finished at 40.6 percent from the floor, missed nine straight shots as Purdue took off. Smith entered the game averaging 12.9 points per game. The Boilermakers shot 49.2 percent from the floor and 10 of 28 on 3-point attempts. The Rockets made just 2 of 14 from deep. Toledo led 12-10 on Hubbard's jumper with 13:43 left in the first half, but the Rockets went cold. They missed 11 of their next 12 shots, and the Boilermakers heated up. Smith scored nine points in an 18-2 burst, which Loyer capped with a three-point play with 5:39 left in the half. Purdue made 7 of 9 shots from the floor during the run. The Boilermakers led 39-28 at the break after shooting 50 percent from the floor. Smith had 17 points and Loyer had 12, with each player making three 3-pointers. Wilson had seven first-half points for the Rockets, who fell to 36.4 percent shooting for the half after making 5 of 9 to begin the game. --Field Level MediaJones Walker Welcomes 16 Associates

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Home | Hyderabad | Hyderabad Mlrit Hosts Mun With Over 150 Participants Hyderabad: MLRIT hosts MUN with over 150 participants The MUN featured five committees, including UNODC and AIPPM, led by executive board members. Delegates debated global issues, navigating complex scenarios with skill and creativity. By Telangana Today Published Date - 23 November 2024, 08:36 PM Hyderabad: The MLR Institute of Technology (MLRIT) here hosted a Model United Nations (MUN) with over 150 participants from various colleges and schools engaging in a weekend of diplomacy, debate, and networking. The MUN featured five committees, including UNODC and AIPPM, led by executive board members. Delegates debated global issues, navigating complex scenarios with skill and creativity. The event also offered social activities, including a campfire and DJ night, fostering camaraderie and connections among participants. Participating in the event, MLA Malkajgiri and Founder Secretary Marri Rajasekhar Reddy emphasized the role of youth in addressing global challenges and the transformative power of dialogue. Chairman Laxman Reddy, principal K Srinivas Rao and dean V Radhika Devi, HoDs, faculty coordinators and students also participated. Follow Us : Tags Hyderabad K Srinivas Rao Malkajgiri Marri Rajasekhar Reddy Related News Hyderabad: NIMS observes World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week Energy Secretary asks power utilities to gear up for summer power demand Congress reaped what it deserved in Maharashtra polls: Harish Rao Congress’ 53,000 job claim exposed: Credit goes to BRS Government

Ex-MLA chronicles protest in new bookThe Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) on Saturday announced that the State of Qatar has officially joined the Global Coalition for Digital Safety. This announcement was made during the coalition's 11th meeting. HE the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai participated in the meeting via video conference on Thursday, alongside several member states and international organisations that focus on digital safety. It is stated that the move reflects Qatar's commitment to supporting global efforts to enhance digital security and protect digital society In his opening remarks, HE the Minister emphasised the importance of international cooperation in addressing the growing challenges of the digital realm, pointing that Qatar's membership underscores its dedication to shaping inclusive global policies to bolster safety. HE Al Mannai further highlighted Qatar's ongoing efforts, led by the Ministry, to adopt cutting-edge technologies and develop national laws and policies to mitigate risks. He noted that joining the coalition would enhance international partnerships and facilitate the exchange of expertise in digital safety, aligning with the coalition's objectives to establish a safe and sustainable digital environment for all. The Global Coalition for Digital Safety, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, aims to strengthen international collaboration in digital safety. Its objectives include combating harmful content, curbing the spread of misinformation, and protecting users' rights online. The coalition brings together governments, major corporations, and NGOs to create policies and frameworks for a safe and inclusive digital environment. The World Economic Forum provides the regulatory framework and support, enabling the coalition to leverage international platforms to achieve its goals. Related Story Education ministry honours winners in Digital Creativity Olympiad WISH report moots framework for tackling childhood obesity in Qatar

Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing reinforced his status as the “Drag King” by notching up a triple crown in the fourth and final round of the MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship at the Madras International Circuit (MIC) here on Sunday. Muddappa took his tally of National titles to 15, making him the country’s most decorated motorsport athlete. Despite nursing a fractured right thumb suffered in a crash during a recent competition in Amby Valley, Muddappa, aided by painkillers, managed to race in the final round after securing medical clearance. “I have no words to express my feelings. It’s surreal that I have so far won 15 National titles. However, much of the credit goes to my team, Mantra Racing, who worked hard to prepare a winning bike for me. Due to rains, the track was cold, and so the timings were slower,” said Muddappa. The results (Provisional, all 4-Stroke unless mentioned): Unrestricted: 1. Hemanth Muddappa (Mantra Racing) 7.837s; 2. S.P. Sugan Prasad (Mantra Racing) 7.970; 3. Khaja Awais Ahmed 8.060. Rider champion: Muddappa; Champion team: Mantra Racing. 1051cc - 1650cc (Super Sport): 1. Mujahid Pasha (Fast Track Racing) 7.950; 2. Ayman Baig 8.169; 3. Alimon (Fast Track Racing) 8.288. Rider champion: Muddappa; Champion Team: Fast Track Racing. 851cc - 1050cc (SS): 1. Muddappa 7.926; 2. Ahmed 8.126; 3. Sugan Prasad 8.196. Rider champion: Muddappa; Champion team: Mantra Racing. 551cc - 850cc (SS): 1. Muddappa 8.275; 2. Mohammed Riyaz (Fast Track Racing) 8.275; 3. Altaf Khan (Fast Track Racing) 8.306. Note: Muddappa and Riyaz tied with same timing. Muddappa with a faster “Reaction Time” was placed first. Rider champion: Mohammed Riyaz; Champion Team: Fast Track Racing. 361cc - 550cc (SS Indian): 1. Iqbal Sheik 11.281; 2. Shahrukh Khan (Mantra Racing) 11.599; 3. Naveed Ahmed 11.991. Rider champion: Shahrukh Khan; Team champion: Mantra Racing. 166cc - 225cc (SS): 1. S. Prashanth 13.075; 2. K. Prashanth 13.395; 3. R. Shahinsha 13.582. Rider champion: Prashanth. Up to 165cc (SS Indian): 1. Mohan Babu (Rockers Racing) 13.541; 2. Iqbal Sheikh 13.656; 3. J. Bharathraj (Rockers Racing) 13.743. Rider Champion: Bharathraj; Champion team: Rockers Racing. Girls (Stock Up to 165cc): 1. Jagathishree Kumaresan (One Racing) 16.463; 2. S.P. Shuria (One Racing) 16.886. Rider champion: Jagathishree; Champion team: One Racing. 2-Stroke 131cc - 165cc (SS): 1. Syed Imran (Fast Track Racing) 12.307; 2. Prashanth 12.538; 3. R. Balasubramanian (ACCSYS India Rookies Racing) 12.767. Rider Champion: Syed Imran; Champion team: Fast Track Racing. 2S Up to 130cc (SS): 1. Syed Imran 12.781; 2. Shahrukh 12.826; 3. Shaikh Sabitullah (Fast Track Racing) 13.178. Rider Champion: Shahrukh Khan; Champion team: Big Boys Racing Team. Published - December 29, 2024 07:46 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit motorsport / motorcycling / motor racing / sport / sports event / national championship / national tournamentTimesLIVE