NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans ' most consistent scoring threat in an ugly season now is on the injury report, and that's why they brought back a player for a bit of insurance. Kicker Nick Folk worked through some soreness, making a pair of field goals for Tennessee's only points last week in the Titans' loss to the Jaguars , his longest a 46-yarder. Both Folk and Brayden Narveson were on the field Wednesday during the portion of practice open to reporters, though the Titans listed Folk among six who did not practice. Coach Brian Callahan said it was just some “general soreness" for Folk. But as good as Folk has been this season, he turned 40 last month. So the Titans (3-10) signed Narveson to the practice squad Tuesday after he spent training camp with them in case they need an option Sunday when they host Cincinnati (5-8). “You’re always mindful of it with kickers and that kind of leg soreness," Callahan said. "So he finished the game but was sore. ... He doesn’t do anything on Wednesdays anyway. He’ll try to kick (Thursday), and we’ll see where he’s at. So I don’t really know how to feel about it either way. I just know he’ll kick tomorrow, and then we’ll have a better feel for his status after that.” Folk has an NFL record streak of 85 consecutive field goals made on attempts from less than 40 yards, which included a 39-yarder that put the Titans up 6-0 last week. He ranks 14th in NFL history with 403 field goals and trails Arizona kicker Matt Prater by just four. Prater, who has 407 field goals, currently is on injured reserve. The kicker signed a new deal this offseason after New England traded him to Tennessee in 2023 with Folk going on to lead both the NFL and set a franchise record, making 96.7% of his field goals (29 of 30). Folk has been nearly perfect this season, making all 22 extra point attempts and is 21 of 22 on field goals, including matching his career-long with a 56-yarder earlier this season. Narveson had an impressive preseason for Tennessee, letting Folk focus on preparing for the regular season. The rookie from N.C. State was 6 of 7 on field-goal attempts, including a 59-yarder. He also made a 46-yard attempt as time expired in a 16-15 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. His lone miss was a 58-yarder at the end of the Titans' preseason finale that was nearly returned for a touchdown. He made his first try only to have it nullified because a timeout had been called. Green Bay claimed Narveson when Tennessee waived him at the final roster cutdown. The Packers waived Narveson in October after the kicker missed a league-high five field-goal attempts. “If for some reason he can’t go Sunday, Brayden will be ready to roll in and he’ll kick and do all that,” Callahan said of Narveson. "So obviously it’s nice to have some familiarity with him, and he’s here in case we need him.” Among the Titans who practiced fully Wednesday was quarterback Will Levis . He said after the loss to the Jaguars that he played the second half after getting a shot after aggravating his right, throwing shoulder. He sprained the AC joint in that shoulder early in a win over Miami on Sept. 30 and later missed three games with the injury. “Feel good,” Levis said after a 75-minute practice. “Just going to see how the week goes and see how the body responds, but I definitely feel better than the last time I nicked it up.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflListing on the London stock market is 'not rational', says Revolut boss as he takes another swipe at the UK By CALUM MUIRHEAD Updated: 22:00, 3 December 2024 e-mail View comments The City watchdog has set the scene for the approval of Shein’s controversial £50billion flotation. Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), said the decisions on listings are based on company disclosures and not ‘every aspect of their corporate behaviour’. This will be a blow to the human rights groups who are lobbying the FCA to rebuff the Chinese fast fashion retailer’s float, planned for next year, amid concerns over its supply chain. ‘What parliament has not asked us to do is to be a broad regulator around every aspect of corporate behaviour and every company listed in the UK, everywhere around the world,’ Rathi told the Financial Times. Complaints: Revolut's boss Nikolay Storonsky (pictured), said the British market was ‘much worse’ than its counterpart in the US He used the example of miners listed in London, which ‘find themselves facing legal difficulties in many different parts of the world’. Shein faces allegations that forced labour from China’s Xinjiang region is used to make the cotton in its garments. It insists it has a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to forced labour. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next French political turmoil a boost for London as government in... Reeves must unlock the magic of AI if she wants to meet her... 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Accenture plc ( NYSE:ACN – Get Free Report ) has been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty-two ratings firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have given a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $368.23. Several brokerages have recently commented on ACN. Susquehanna lifted their price target on shares of Accenture from $350.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, September 27th. Piper Sandler Companies restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $329.00 price target on shares of Accenture in a research note on Friday, September 20th. TD Cowen upgraded shares of Accenture from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $321.00 to $400.00 in a research note on Monday, September 30th. Royal Bank of Canada increased their price target on Accenture from $377.00 to $389.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, September 27th. Finally, Guggenheim boosted their price objective on Accenture from $380.00 to $395.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, September 27th. View Our Latest Stock Report on ACN Insiders Place Their Bets Institutional Inflows and Outflows Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Morse Asset Management Inc bought a new stake in Accenture during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Unique Wealth Strategies LLC bought a new stake in shares of Accenture during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Strategic Financial Concepts LLC bought a new position in Accenture in the 2nd quarter worth $28,000. MidAtlantic Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Accenture during the third quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Accenture by 607.1% in the third quarter. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC now owns 99 shares of the information technology services provider’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 85 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 75.14% of the company’s stock. Accenture Stock Down 0.7 % Shares of NYSE ACN opened at $358.66 on Wednesday. Accenture has a 52-week low of $278.69 and a 52-week high of $387.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $224.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.38, a P/E/G ratio of 3.10 and a beta of 1.25. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $356.42 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $328.98. Accenture ( NYSE:ACN – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September 26th. The information technology services provider reported $2.79 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.78 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $16.41 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $16.37 billion. Accenture had a return on equity of 26.83% and a net margin of 11.20%. Accenture’s revenue was up 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.71 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Accenture will post 12.77 earnings per share for the current year. Accenture Increases Dividend The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 10th were issued a dividend of $1.48 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 10th. This is a boost from Accenture’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.29. This represents a $5.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.65%. Accenture’s dividend payout ratio is currently 51.79%. Accenture announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback plan on Thursday, September 26th that permits the company to buyback $4.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization permits the information technology services provider to buy up to 1.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued. Accenture Company Profile ( Get Free Report Accenture plc, a professional services company, provides strategy and consulting, industry X, song, and technology and operation services worldwide. 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Credit Acceptance Celebrates its 10th Year as a Best Place to Work in IT by ComputerworldWestern Railway has bagged three National Efficiency Performance Shields. WR is the sole winner of the prestigious National Shield for outstanding performance in the fields of Level Crossing and Road Over/Under Bridge Safety Works and Non Fare Revenue (NFR) Shield while the Civil Engineering Shield has been awarded jointly to Western Railway along with South Central and Southern Railway. This year 69th National Railway Week Central Function (AVRSP 2024) will be held on December 21, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. These coveted Shields will be presented by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology to General Manager along with the concerned Principal Head of Department (PHOD).According to Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, every year Indian Railways felicitates its employees who have excelled and have shown exemplary, outstanding, meritorious and commendable performance in various categories. These officers/staff are chosen from millions of railway employees across Indian Railways. The Indian Railways has decided to award 101 employees and officers with the Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar (AVRSP). The selected employees and officers will be felicitated by Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw at the 69th Railway Week Central Function. Vineet further added that this year Western Railway’s eight officers/staff will be receiving the coveted ‘Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar’ for their meritorious performance during the year 2023-24. Amongst these are Dr. Shishir Kumar Roul – Additional Chief Health Director; Vijay Kumar – Sr. Travelling Inspector of Station, Manju Meena – Sr. Divisional Commercial Manager; Nalin Lochan Gupta – Sr. Divisional Electrical Engineer/TRD; Shuchita Arora – Divisional Electrical Engineer/TRS; Shyam Sundar Sharma – Divisional Signal & Telecommunication Engineer/C; Prashant Singh – Dy. Chief Engineer; and Narendr Kumar – Sr. Divisional Operations Manager. The railway employees and officers have been selected for the award in various categories such as a) Outstanding efforts in innovations/processes/procedures leading to economies in expenditure, improvement in productivity, import substitution etc. b) Meritorious acts even with disregard to personal safety leading to protection of life and property on Railways c) Significant contributions to increasing Railway revenue and preventing ticketless travel and revenue theft d) Exceptional contributions to Rail operations, safety, security, and the enhanced protection of Railway assets e) Completing various projects in record time f) Outstanding performance in field of sports, leading to national/international recognition. This award is not only an achievement for the officer/ staff but also a matter of pride for their family members, colleagues and their near & dear ones. Western Railway congratulates its employees and officers for their accomplishments and salutes the hardwork & dedication shown by them which has helped them to achieve this once of a lifetime opportunity.

Creative Group Spotlights Event Industry's 2025 Megatrends in Skift Meetings Report( MENAFN - ABN Newswire) Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC) (FRA:A3Y) (OTCMKTS:ALTHF) is pleased to announce the execution of a third offtake Heads of Agreement (HOA) between Axsol GmbH (Axsol) and Altech Batteries GmbH. - Strategic Heads of Agreement - Executed with Axsol GmbH (Axsol) - Certified supplier to NATO - Offtake for 10MWh in first year, then rising to 30MWh in subsequent years - Option to increase to 120MWh per subject to availability - For the first five (5) years of production - Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Western Defence Industries - Cooperation for multisystem battery management system (BMS) Axsol is a leading, award-winning provider of integrated renewable energy solutions and is based in Germany. Axsol leverages its expertise in diverse battery technologies and systems, alongside specialised equipment, to seamlessly integrate solar, wind, hydrogen energy and fuel cell solutions. These advanced energy systems ensure safe and reliable energy supply across multiple industries. Altech has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Axsol to supply the western defence industry with CERENERGY(R) battery technology. As a certified supplier to NATO and select western allied forces, Axsol's involvement will streamline qualification procedures, enabling early market entry and sales of CERENERGY(R) batteries. These highly robust, durable and non-flammable batteries are ideally suited for defence applications and government agencies. Additionally, Altech will collaborate with Axsol to leverage its expertise and know-how in efficiently managing and integrating various battery technologies with multiple energy supply sources using its advanced energy management system, "AXOS." Future Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are expected to incorporate multiple battery technologies tailored for different applications. As such, smart integration is essential to ensure their efficient, reliable and cost-effective operation. Key Terms of the Agreement - Deliveries are expected to commence in Q1 2027 at the earliest, following the commissioning of Altech's production plant. - Technical specifications and guarantees will align with the provided data sheet. - A confidential price per GridPack has been agreed upon. - Minimum purchase targets are set at: o 10 MWh in 2027; and o 20 MWh in 2028; and o 30 MWh annually from 2029 to 2031. - Subject to availability, maximum purchase targets are: o 30 MWh in 2027; and o 60 MWh in 2028; and o 120 MWh annually from 2029 to 2031. - Axsol is the exclusive distribution partner for Altech CERENERGY(R) batteries to western defence industries. - Altech and Axsol will collaborate on the development of a multisystem battery management system. Management Comment - CEO Iggy Tan "We are delighted to have secured such a competent partner in Axsol, enabling Altech to enter the highly attractive defence-related market segment with our CERENERGY(R) GridPack Battery Energy Storage System. Axsol's strong interest in our technology highlights the unique advantages of Altech's CERENERGY(R) Sodium Chloride Solid State Battery technology and the exceptional unique selling points we bring to the market." Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC) (FRA:A3Y) is a specialty battery technology company that has a joint venture agreement with world leading German battery institute Fraunhofer IKTS ("Fraunhofer") to commercialise the revolutionary CERENERGY(R) Sodium Alumina Solid State (SAS) Battery. CERENERGY(R) batteries are the game-changing alternative to lithium-ion batteries. CERENERGY(R) batteries are fire and explosion-proof; have a life span of more than 15 years and operate in extreme cold and desert climates. The battery technology uses table salt and is lithium-free; cobalt-free; graphite-free; and copper-free, eliminating exposure to critical metal price rises and supply chain concerns. The joint venture is commercialising its CERENERGY(R) battery, with plans to construct a 100MWh production facility on Altech's land in Saxony, Germany. The facility intends to produce CERENERGY(R) battery modules to provide grid storage solutions to the market. MENAFN17122024000111011020ID1109005184 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

"It was like an interview, not a date," the 21-year-old woman said in a Reddit post Prostock-Studio/Getty/Stock Image A woman said that a date she went on got awkward when her suitor invited his mother to tag along. In a recent post on the , the woman, 21, said she recently matched with a guy, 25, on a dating app. "Let’s call him Jake," she wrote. "We’d been chatting for a few weeks, and he seemed like a solid guy — funny, good taste in music, and even remembered I loved Italian food," she continued. "He planned the date at this nice little spot in Dallas, which I thought was sweet." At first, everything seemed pretty normal. "He’s already there, we hug, and he even complimented my outfit," she wrote. "But like five minutes after I sit down, this older woman walks in. Jake stands up, waves her over, and says, 'This is my mom!' " The woman shared that she was in disbelief as her date’s mother proceeded to introduce herself. Related: "I kind of laugh nervously and say, 'Oh, I didn’t know you were bringing anyone,' and he goes, 'Oh, she just wanted to meet you. Don’t worry — it’s not a big deal,' " she recalled. As the date went on, the woman said his mom stayed at the table and made herself comfortable by ordering wine and asking her questions. "It was like an interview, not a date. Jake barely said anything. He just smiled and kept nodding like this was all normal," she wrote. Related: Finally, after roughly 20 minutes, the woman left. "I couldn't couldn’t take it anymore," she said, sharing that she told her date that she was not feeling well and ended up breaking things off with him via text later. But now, in the aftermath, she said she feels “kinda bad.” "My roommate says I did the right thing because honestly, who brings their mom to a first date?" she wrote. "But my coworker said it was rude to just leave and that maybe his mom was just super close to him or nervous for him or whatever." The woman was met with plenty of support in the comments section. "You’re definitely not in the wrong here. Bringing his mom to a first date without warning is a major red flag," read one reply. "First dates are about getting to know each other, not being grilled by someone’s parent. You politely excused yourself, which is fair given the situation. Don’t feel bad — you dodged an awkward future!" Related: "It’s absurd that he would bring her," added another commenter. "That is a very strange dynamic. You did what most anyone else would have done." However, another Redditor suggested that if the woman was willing, she could offer her date one last piece of advice. "If he's chill over text let him know the mom thing is not normal," the wrote. "Maybe he doesn't know!"WASHINGTON, D.C. -- NCAA president Charlie Baker and an NFLPA representative urged Congress to rein in the sports betting industry at a Senate hearing Tuesday, calling for federal legislation to combat gambling addiction and abuse of athletes . At the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Baker and NFLPA representative Johnson Bademosi, who played for Stanford and spent nine seasons in the NFL, spoke about the increasing harassment athletes face from bettors in the stands and on social media. Bademosi noted the "insidious effect" that sports betting has on the mental health of players and fans. He mentioned a Buffalo Bills player who received death threats earlier this year because he missed a field goal, as well as a Minnesota Vikings player who deleted his social media because he received so much harassment about fantasy football. "For most athletes, there is no gated community, no private security, and yet we, alone, are exposed to the threats associated with problematic gambling," he said. Editor's Picks Study: 'Angry bettors' drive NCAA athlete abuse 70d David Purdum A growing concern for college athletes? Social media abuse from gamblers 2y David Purdum Lawmakers proposing sports betting overhaul 88d John Barr Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), who introduced two pieces of sports betting legislation in the Senate this year, said the U.S. is "in the midst of a sports betting boom that is one of the most severe public health problems today." He said the techniques sportsbooks use to target losing bettors and prevent winners from playing is "staggering." "[It] makes Wall Street look like child's play," he said. He asked for backing for the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act, or SAFE Bet Act, which would create minimum federal standards to regulate gambling companies, including a ban on prop bets, or bets on an individual athlete's performance, and prohibiting sports betting companies from advertising during live sporting events. He also sponsored the Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment and Treatment Act, which would create a federal tax on gambling to fund addiction treatment. Baker said that an NCAA championship team received 24/7 police protection because of a threat from a sports bettor. He urged Congress to pass legislation to eliminate prop bets on college athletes, which are currently legal in 20 states. He said student-athletes have told him hundreds of times that classmates and friends ask them to change their performance in small ways to help them win their bets. After the hearing, Baker said that while prop bets account for less than 1% of the total amount wagered on college sports, they are popular in parlays, a big revenue driver for sportsbooks. "They can get rid of it; they did with the NBA," Baker said. "I'm telling you, a lot of this stuff that gets directed at young people is all driven by prop bets." Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter pleaded guilty in July to altering his performance to help bettors win wagers on the under on his statistics in multiple games last season. The NBA has since asked sportsbooks not to offer bets on players on two-way contracts, such as Porter. Harry Levant, the director of gambling policy with the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University, said that the SAFE Bet Act, which he helped write, would also address the use of AI in sports betting. He pointed to DraftKings' recent acquisition of Simplebet, a company that uses AI to create live odds, as an example of how sportsbooks can use technology to target vulnerable customers. "What Congress can deal with is which forms of these bets should actually be permitted and which are simply too dangerous from a public health perspective," he said. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) raised concerns about match-fixing, especially as the U.S. prepares to host the World Cup in 2026 and the Summer Olympics in 2028. The American Gaming Association, which represents the casino industry in the U.S., told ESPN it was not invited to testify at the hearing. "Today's hearing notably lacked an industry witness," said Joe Maloney, the AGA's senior vice president of strategic communications. "This unfortunate exclusion leaves the Committee and the overall proceeding bereft of testimony on how legal gaming protects consumers from the predatory illegal market and its leadership in promoting responsible gaming and safeguarding integrity." Baker faced intense questioning from Senators John Kennedy (R-La.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) about why the NCAA allows transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. Baker cited several federal court cases allowing transgender athletes to participate. He also said that out of 510,000 college athletes, he knew of fewer than 10 who are transgender. In his closing statement, Senate Judiciary Committee chair Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), said that Congress would continue to consider the issue of sports betting. "This is not the end of this discussion, but only the beginning, and as we see many aspects to this whole issue in terms of the future of sports, treatment of athletes, colleges and basically [the] gaming industry nationwide."