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Türkiye has achieved a significant 35 percent reduction in residue rates over the past years, according to Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim . Addressing public concerns about , Yumaklı confronted allegations that agricultural products rejected for export due to pesticide residues were being sold in the domestic market. Speaking to the daily Hürriyet, Yumaklı emphasized the government’s stringent approach to inspections and stated, “If pesticide residues exceed legal limits, those products are destroyed without hesitation.” Yumaklı highlighted efforts to ensure food safety, noting that 223 harmful substances have been banned and a Residue Action Plan is in place for 11 crops across 13 of the country's 81 provinces, including Adana, İzmir and Antalya. “We use a sampling method for inspections and are in full compliance with EU standards. In the last three years, 250,000 pesticide samples were analyzed, leading to a 35 percent reduction in residue rates,” he explained. Yumaklı also revealed that notifications from the EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) had decreased by 54 percent. Recently, several Turkish exports faced scrutiny abroad. A shipment of peppers was returned by Germany due to excessive pesticide residues, while a batch of lemons was rejected by Russia for similar reasons. Yumaklı reiterated that such cases represent a minuscule fraction of exports. To reduce reliance on imports, the ministry is focusing on domestic production. Istanbul, which consumes 25 percent of Türkiye’s food, will benefit from six new Organized Agricultural Zones (OIZs) in the region, designed to cut energy costs and provide fresh produce locally. “We have established 60 OIZs across the country, 40 of which are operational. These zones aim to increase access to safe, undamaged food.” The ministry is also promoting alternative methods to reduce chemical use in agriculture, covering crops such as lettuce, spinach and citrus fruits. While farmers are being educated on pesticide use, the ministry is facilitating ways in which citizens can monitor food safety. “We are working on a barcode system by 2025, allowing for citizens to check inspection results for food businesses,” Yumaklı said. The ministry has conducted high-profile audits, including one at Köfteci Yusuf, a popular chain restaurant, where nonconformities were discovered. “These inspections are not about targeting specific businesses. We act solely in the public interest, imposing fines of up to 10 million Turkish Liras for violations.” Yumaklı also touched on rising prices in the meat and egg sectors, describing measures to stabilize costs. “Türkiye is 95 percent self-sufficient in red meat, and only 5 percent is imported. To boost domestic production, we are importing breeding stock from South America and banning the private sector from importing live or carcass meat.” Regarding eggs, he cited disruptions like bird flu and speculative pricing but noted that average prices had stabilized around 4 liras.

Click celebrates significant growth milestones while introducing a new initiative to support and empower photojournalists in sharing authentic, impactful stories through the platform. SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Click , a groundbreaking mobile app that fights misinformation by making it simple to capture and publish authenticated content, powered by the Nodle Network , has recently launched the Click Photojournalism Fellowship, to empower photojournalists to join Click's mission to build a more truthful future. Joining the fellowship will give photojournalists exposure of their work via the Click app and Nodle Network and allow each photojournalist to share their stories and their photos. Additionally, Click has just reached two growth milestones in its first year of operation, passing 50,000 users and over 1,000 new photos authenticated by Click daily. These follow Click's public beta launch in March. The Click camera app is currently available for download on both iOS or Android , and all content captured with Click can be accessed through the app and on Click's website at clickapp.com . The first two photojournalists to join the Click Fellowship are: "We're thrilled to collaborate with photojournalists, empowering them to share their authentic stories through Click. In an era where digital content authenticity is crucial, we're leveraging blockchain to support journalists in building transparency and trust. The Click Photojournalism Fellowship sets a new standard for credibility in journalistic content on social media," says Micha Benoliel , CEO and co-founder of Intergalactic Labs, the team behind Click and Nodle. Click aims to grow the fellowship to over 20 photojournalists in early 2025 and is currently seeking more photojournalist partners. Photojournalists who join the program will share their recent work via Click's blog (both Click and non-Click photos), that represent their photojournalistic perspective, share their journalist story and be promoted across the Click and Nodle communities. Journalists will also provide feedback on the Click app periodically via scheduled sessions with Click's team. To apply and join the fellowship, photojournalists can fill out this short application and share samples of their work. About Click: Click is a new mobile app empowering everyone to easily create authentic media content. Click is on a mission to combat misinformation and bring truthful photos and videos aka "Deep Reals" to everyone via immutable digital proofs of authenticity. With Click, you can confirm content is real and happened at a specific location, time and via a specific mobile device and camera. This is all made possible by ContentSign , Click's proprietary technology which proves the integrity of data from its moment of capture on-chain. Click is built on ZKsync , the leading Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain and is powered by the Nodle DePIN. Click supports the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) and is a member of the Adobe-led Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI). Download Click on iOS or Android and visit us at clickapp.com to learn more and see recent press coverage. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/click-camera-app-announces-new-photojournalism-fellowship-as-app-reaches-50-000-users-signing-1-000-authenticated-photos-daily-302329583.html SOURCE Nodle

Green Wave tops preseason wrestling rankingsLOS ANGELES , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI / CDZIP) ("Cadiz," the "Company"), a California water solutions company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following cash dividend on the Company's 8.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock"). Holders of Series A Preferred Stock will receive a cash dividend equal to $560.00 per whole share. Holders of depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000 fractional interest in a share of Series A Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: CDZIP), will receive a cash dividend equal to $0.56 per depositary share. The dividend will be paid on January 15, 2025 , to applicable holders of record as of the close of business on January 3, 2025 . About Cadiz, Inc. Founded in 1983, Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI) is a California water solutions company dedicated to providing access to clean, reliable and affordable water for people through a unique combination of water supply, storage, pipeline and treatment solutions. With 45,000 acres of land in California , 2.5 million acre-feet of water supply, 220 miles of pipeline assets and the most cost-effective water treatment filtration technology in the industry, Cadiz offers a full suite of solutions to address the impacts of climate change on clean water access. For more information, please visit https://www.cadizinc.com . Safe Harbor Statement This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. "Forward-looking statements" describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as "anticipates", "expect", "may", "plan", or "will". Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, projections, predictions, expectations, or beliefs about future events or results and are not statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the Company's expectations regarding payments of dividends in the future. You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These and other risks are identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"), including without limitation our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings subsequently made by the Company with the Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management's assumptions and estimates as of such date. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events or otherwise. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cadiz-inc-declares-quarterly-dividend-for-q4-2024-on-series-a-cumulative-perpetual-preferred-stock-302339009.html SOURCE Cadiz, Inc.SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Once-promising seasons hit new lows for the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers last week. Another late-game meltdown sent the Bears to their sixth straight loss and led to the firing of coach Matt Eberflus. The 49ers suffered their second straight blowout loss and more crushing injuries to go from Super Bowl contenders to outside the playoff picture in a matter of weeks. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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Acting Secret Service director Ronald L. Rowe Jr. detailed changes implemented at the protective agency in the five months since an attempted assassination of President-elect Donald Trump while testifying before Congress on Thursday, during a sometimes-tense hearing that at one point erupted into a shouting match. Rowe took full accountability for what he called the “gravity of our failure” in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a gunman opened fire during one of Trump’s July rallies, killing one and injuring Trump and two others. Lawmakers pressed Rowe to answer for intelligence and communication failures and, more broadly, cultural and leadership issues within the Secret Service. The acting director announced several initiatives he said will address the shortfalls, including new technical assets, more special agents and officers, and improvements to retention efforts. The agency also introduced better audits of procedures and protocols and a “chief wellness officer” to provide mental health resources, he said. The hearing was the culmination of a bipartisan task force’s four-month-long probe of the assassination attempt and the security lapses that allowed the 20-year-old gunman to climb atop an unsecured roof and fire eight shots. Trump has yet to announce whom he plans to nominate to lead the agency charged with protecting the president, vice president, their immediate families and others under its care. Trump has been mostly complimentary of the agency’s protective efforts, praising the agents who rushed the stage and ran to his aid. But Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) demanded answers from Rowe, the second most senior person at the agency on July 13, about why he did not deploy a countersurveillance unit or a counterassault team when he was aware of foreign and domestic threats to Trump. Fallon also asked why Rowe did not immediately visit the rally site after the attack, criticizing him for instead making a “massive appropriations request” to resolve issues that Fallon argued should have been in place ahead of the rally. “You knew the threat,” Fallon said. “You didn’t disseminate to the field on directive details. You didn’t have a protection that was akin to a sitting president. He didn’t have the [countersurveillance unit]. He had only the third of the [counterassault team]. So that’s kind of ineptitude and inaction and complacency and neglect that really is as telling as it is chilling.” An explosive shouting match between the two ensued after Fallon showed a picture of Rowe at a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony, accusing him of positioning himself near the president and vice president so he could audition “for a job that he’s not going to get.” “I was there going through the ashes at the World Trade Center,” Rowe angrily shouted back. “To show respect for a USSS member that died on 9/11 -- do not invoke 9/11 for political purposes. You are out of line, Congressman, way out of line. I am a public servant who has served this nation and spent time on our nation’s darkest day. Do not politicize it.” Fallon retorted by calling Rowe a “bully.” Fireworks aside, Rowe forecast plans for a hiring boom ahead of the 2028 presidential election in which both parties could feature a number of candidates requiring protective details. Responding to questions about how he has so far disbursed the $231 million in supplemental funding allocated to the Secret Service by Congress over the summer, he announced plans to hire nearly 1,000 new agents and officers by next year and said the agency has already “turned the tide on hiring,” in part by keeping veteran agents through what Rowe call “retention incentives.” When pressed by Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green (R-Tennessee) on how Rowe has sought to address the morale and “command climate” issues within the agency, Rowe said he was in the midst of creating “leadership development programs” to identify and nurture leaders earlier in their careers. He also discussed enhancements that have already been implemented, including increased coordination with interagency entities such as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to leverage emerging technologies. He said there is an “autonomous robot walking the sea walls at Mar-a-Lago” to protect Trump and his family at his Florida residence and club. The congressional panel’s final report on the Butler assassination attempt is expected to be released within days.

West Virginia 86, No. 3 Gonzaga 78, OTCan this AI Stock Surge Again After Recent Drop?The Kimball High girls basketball team is off to a strong start to their winter campaign after improving to 2-0 on the year with a 66-52 win over Liberty Monday night. The Jaguars extended their early season win streak to two games by dominating the visiting Lions over three quarters and seeing out the game with relative comfort in the fourth. The Jags’ red-hot offense was paced by junior Emma Coronado who poured in 27 points – including six three pointers – to go along with three rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a pair of blocks. Kimball scored 20+ points in the first and third quarter and took a commanding 58-36 advantage into the final frame. Senior Gabrielle Robinson and freshman Maddie Floyd added 10 points each for the hosts. Floyd also had seven rebounds and seven blocks. Junior Anaiya Garcia (7) and freshman Sienna Arendt (7) combined for 14 points. The visitors were led by a standout performance from Shyanne Smith with 30 points. On Wednesday night, the Jags jumped to 3-0 with a resounding 67-27 win over Manteca, also at home. Kimball kept their foot on the gas all the way through on both ends and even kept the Buffaloes scoreless in the second quarter as they took a 34-5 lead into the break. A 26-point third frame from the hosts all but put the game away. The Jags shared the wealth offensively with Robinson leading the team with 12 points on a 5-5 shooting night. Sophomore Naomi Gee had a breakout performance with 11 points. Coronado added 8 points and four assists. Mtn. House 45, Amador Valley 41 The Mustangs responded expertly to starting their season 0-3 with their road victory over the Dons Tuesday night being their second straight. Mountain House took out Turlock in a 52-24 blowout last week in their first win behind a combined 27 points from senior Jariah Indalecio (12) and senior Erica Foster (15). The ‘Stangs then traveled to Pleasanton in the Bay Area where they held off their hosts down the stretch to improve to 2-3. Millennium 50, Gustine 35 The Falcons have started their winter campaign as they mean to go on as their second solid offensive performance in as many games saw them improve to 2-0 on the road Monday night. Millennium outscored their hosts behind a monster double-double from junior Sarah Digiallonardo who had 21 points and 20 rebounds. Digiallonardo was an efficient 9-14 from the floor. The visitors’ offense was boosted by nice outings from freshman duo Gianna Negrete and Sophia Negron. Negrete stuffed the stat sheet with 12 points, five boards, six steals, and four blocks. Negron added 8 points and eight rebounds. Tokay 38, West 36 The Wolf Pack lost their third straight game to drop to 1-4 in the early season when they fell to the Tigers at home Tuesday night. West’s only win thus far came during the season opening tournament game against Ben Holt College Prep Academy where the Pack won 40-24 on Nov. 26 behind 17 points from sophomore Kaliyah Byrd. Contact Arion Armeniakos at aarmeniakos@tracypress.com , or call 209-830-4229.A charity supporting a Hampshire landmark has launched a new website. The Friends of Romsey Abbey have said they are delighted with the new platform, which presents information "clearly, cleanly and in an easy to navigate manner". The website, which replaces a platform built in 2010, is said to be more in line with modern technology. It offers information about the charity's projects, an events programme and ways to become a supporter of the abbey. The Friends of Romsey Abbey was formed in 2009 and aims to enhance visitor experience, attract more people to the abbey and educate people of all ages. Their projects also include the conservation, preservation and restoration of a variety of artefacts and facilities. The website also details the charity's events programme, which includes visits, talks and bi-monthly coffee mornings in the Town Hall. These coffee mornings, which are open to both members and non-members, offer a "convivial atmosphere and great company" for just £2. To join the Friends of Romsey Abbey, people can either download a form from the new website or collect an invitation from the abbey, church rooms, or history section of the local library. The new website can be found at romseyabbeyfriends.org.

A person accused of accosting U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in a Capitol Office building pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a misdemeanor assault charge. Witnesses told police that James McIntyre, 33, of Chicago, shook Mace’s hand in an “exaggerated, aggressive” manner after approaching the South Carolina Republican in the Rayburn House Office Building on Tuesday evening, according to a police affidavit. Mace, who is identified only by her initials in a court filing, posted a string of social media messages about the incident. She said she was “physically accosted” at the Capitol, and she thanked President-elect Donald Trump for calling her Wednesday morning to check on her condition. “I’m going to be fine just as soon as the pain and soreness subside,” Mace wrote. Mace declined to be treated by a paramedic after her encounter with McIntyre, who was arrested Tuesday by the Capitol Police, the affidavit says. Mace told police that McIntyre said, “Trans youth serve advocacy,” while shaking her hand. Last month, Mace proposed a resolution that would prohibit any lawmakers and House employees from “using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex.” Mace said the bill is aimed specifically at Delaware Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected to Congress. A magistrate judge ordered McIntyre’s release after an arraignment in Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Efforts to reach an attorney for McIntyre weren’t immediately successful.NEW YORK , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global content marketing market size is estimated to grow by USD 654.78 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 16.01% during the forecast period. Rise in number of users on social media is driving market growth, with a trend towards use of AI with social media management software. However, frauds related to digital advertisements poses a challenge. Key market players include Adobe Inc., Alma Media, Brafton Inc., ClearVoice Inc., Contentoo B.V., Eucalypt LLC, Hootsuite Inc, HubSpot Inc., Influence and Co., IZEA Worldwide Inc., Rock Content, Seismic Software Inc., Skyword Inc., Sprinklr Inc., Upland Software Inc., Contently Inc., CoSchedule LLC, Interact Marketing, Kenscio, and Vendasta Technologies Inc.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Market Driver In today's digital transformation, enterprises are shifting their marketing strategies towards Content Market, leveraging Internet users' preferences for online engagement. Traditional channels are being replaced by digital platforms. Client involvement efforts are key to consumer behavior understanding. Skills like data analysis and AI-powered automation are essential for effective content marketing systems. Content marketing software, powered by AI and ML, streamlines digital communications, enhancing brand visibility. Marketing agencies and advertising agencies adopt content marketing, focusing on social media posts, video platforms, and digital content creation. Cloud computing ensures on-demand access, with cybersecurity measures in place. Demographics and content formats vary across industries like healthcare, media, travel, and charities. Content management systems facilitate on-premise or cloud deployment for large enterprises. AI and ML improve customer experience, retention, and brand loyalty. Technology providers and IT journals publish recognized articles by certified authors, catering to a consumer-centric market. Businesses are undergoing digital transformation to establish interconnected platforms and generate new industry revenues. This shift has led several industries to invest in real-time solutions and advanced IT infrastructure, including analytical tools. The modern business landscape is characterized by a heightened demand for sophisticated business intelligence (BI). Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized content marketing with its technological advancements. These advancements include virtual agents and chatbots, targeted advertising, suggestive web searches, voice and speech recognition, pattern recognition, machine translation, face recognition, automatic scheduling, and autonomous driving. AI offers a comprehensive perspective on all business operations and related information, empowering companies to gain a competitive edge in the market. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! In today's digital transformation, enterprises face challenges in reaching and engaging their target audience through traditional channels. With over 4.66 billion internet users, digital platforms have become essential for marketing strategies. However, creating high-quality content for various formats like textual, graphical, audio, and video requires specific skills and resources. Client involvement efforts are crucial for effective content marketing systems. Data analysis from content advertising strategies, AI-powered automation, and generative AI platforms help optimize content for demographics and consumer behavior. However, managing content across digital communications and online engagement requires a content management system. Brand visibility in a consumer-centric market relies on understanding audience preferences and demographics. Marketing agencies and advertising agencies offer solutions, but large-sized enterprises in sectors like healthcare and pharmaceutical, media and entertainment, travel and tourism, and charities/nonprofit organizations may require specialized content marketing software. IT technology providers and technology journals can offer recognized authors and certified publications to enhance brand loyalty and customer experience. Cloud computing and cybersecurity are essential considerations for on-premise or cloud deployment. Streaming platforms and social media posts offer opportunities for video content creation. AI and machine learning components can streamline content marketing processes, while cybersecurity ventures ensure data security. In summary, navigating the content marketing landscape requires a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends, technologies, and consumer behavior. Digital platform content advertisements, a form of online advertising, aim to promote products or services to consumers. The definition of digital advertisements has evolved, but concerns have arisen due to an increase in digital advertisement fraud . This includes displaying ads when users are not engaged, using content-scraping sites for false traffic, and creating deceptive mechanisms for ad delivery. These issues emerged around the time search engine marketing became popular over a decade ago. Industry professionals must remain vigilant against such fraudulent activities to maintain trust and effectiveness in digital advertising. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! This content marketing market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Retail 1.2 Automotive 1.3 Financial services 1.4 Telecom 1.5 Others 2.1 Blogging 2.2 Videos 2.3 Infographics 2.4 Case studies 2.5 Others 3.1 Lead generation 3.2 Brand awareness 3.3 Thought leadership 3.4 Others 4.1 APAC 4.2 North America 4.3 Europe 4.4 South America 4.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 Retail- The retail segment, encompassing distribution channels and omnichannel companies like branded wholesalers, traditional retailers, grocery store operators, convenience store operators, and others, significantly contributes to the global content marketing market. Content marketing offers numerous benefits for retailers, such as increasing website traffic, establishing authority and trust, creating brand awareness, developing brand personality, connecting with audiences, fueling social media, and supporting the conversion funnel. These factors contribute to improved conversion rates. With the retail industry's rapid growth and the increasing use of mobile devices for shopping, content marketing becomes essential for retailers to stay connected with customers and reach potential ones. Retail content marketing allows enterprises to share brand stories and product information, fostering customer engagement and attracting new customers. For instance, Tata Cliq, a subsidiary of Tata Group, uses content marketing to promote its offline stores selling beauty and cosmetic products. These advantages will drive the demand for content marketing in the retail sector during the forecast period. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics The Content Market is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape where enterprises meet the demands of Internet users for engaging and personalized digital content. Traditional channels are being replaced by digital platforms, leading to a digital transformation in marketing strategies. Client involvement efforts are at an all-time high, with consumer behavior driving the need for various forms of content such as textual, graphical, audio, and video. Skills in digital content creation, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are essential for success in this market. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that by 2025, there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs worldwide. Technology providers and IT departments are investing heavily in content creation and technology journals, certified publications, and recognized authors to stay ahead of the curve. On-premise deployment is giving way to cloud-based solutions, enabling real-time access to information and reducing costs. The Internet, streaming services, and social media platforms are transforming the way we consume content, making it more accessible and personalized than ever before. The future of the Content Market is bright, with endless opportunities for innovation and growth. The Content Market is a dynamic and evolving landscape where enterprises meet the demands of Internet users for engaging and personalized digital content. Traditional channels are being replaced by digital platforms, leading to a shift in marketing strategies. Client involvement efforts are crucial in understanding consumer behavior and preferences. Skills like data analysis and content marketing systems are essential for creating effective content marketing strategies. AI-powered automation and generative AI platforms are revolutionizing content creation. Content marketing software, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are critical components of the digital communications and online engagement ecosystem. Brand visibility is a top priority for enterprises in various industries, including healthcare and pharmaceutical, media and entertainment, travel and tourism, charities/nonprofit organizations, and IT technology providers. Content formats range from textual and graphical to audio and video, with on-premise and cloud deployment options. Marketing agencies and advertising agencies are essential partners in this consumer-centric market, helping enterprises retain customers and build brand loyalty through social media posts, video platforms, and digital content creation. The future of content marketing lies in the integration of AI and ML, offering personalized and interactive experiences for audiences. 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation End-user Retail Automotive Financial Services Telecom Others Platform Blogging Videos Infographics Case Studies Others Objective Lead Generation Brand Awareness Thought Leadership Others Geography APAC North America Europe South America Middle East And Africa 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE Infiniti Research, Inc.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) today announced that its board of directors approved the purchase of up to an additional of its outstanding shares of common stock under its existing share repurchase program, effective immediately. This repurchase program follows the substantial completion of purchases of common stock under the inaugural repurchase authorization from . With this additional repurchase authorization, the Company anticipates executing a accelerated share repurchase ("ASR") program that will commence in the fourth quarter of 2024. "We believe our asset-lite, highly-franchised model enables industry-leading shareholder returns," commented , Chief Financial Officer. "Since becoming a public company in 2015, we have returned more than of capital to shareholders. Our share repurchase program is another example of the long-term value creation enabled by our category of one operating model." Repurchases under the program may be made in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or by other means, including through trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and accelerated share repurchase agreements, with the amount and timing of repurchases to be determined at Wingstop's discretion, depending on market and business conditions, prevailing stock prices, and contractual limitations, among other factors. Open market repurchases will be structured to occur in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. This program does not obligate Wingstop to acquire any particular amount of common stock, or at any specific time or intervals and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time at Wingstop's discretion. Wingstop expects to fund repurchases with existing cash and cash equivalents, including the proceeds from its recently completed financing transaction which closed on . Founded in 1994 and headquartered in , Wingstop Inc. (NASDAQ: WING) operates and franchises more than 2,450 locations worldwide. The Wing Experts are dedicated to Serving the World Flavor through an unparalleled guest experience and a best-in-class technology platform, all while offering classic and boneless wings, tenders, and chicken sandwiches, cooked to order and hand sauced-and-tossed in fans' choice of 12 bold, distinctive flavors. Wingstop's menu also features signature sides including fresh-cut, seasoned fries and freshly-made ranch and bleu cheese dips. In fiscal year 2023, Wingstop's system-wide sales increased 27.1% to approximately , marking the 20th consecutive year of same store sales growth. With a vision of becoming a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand, Wingstop's system is comprised of corporate-owned restaurants and independent franchisees, or brand partners, who account for approximately 98% of Wingstop's total restaurant count of 2,458 as of . A key to this business success and consumer fandom stems from The Wingstop Way, which includes a core value system of being Authentic, Entrepreneurial, Service-minded, and Fun. The Wingstop Way extends to the brand's environmental, social and governance platform as Wingstop seeks to provide value to all guests. In 2023, Wingstop earned its "Best Places to Work" certification. The Company landed on Entrepreneur Magazine's "Fastest-Growing Franchises" list and ranked #16 on "Franchise 500." Wingstop was listed on Technomic's "Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report," QSR Magazine's "2023 QSR 50" and Franchise Time's "40 Smartest-Growing Franchises." For more information, visit or and follow @Wingstop on X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Learn more about Wingstop's involvement in its local communities at . Unless specifically noted otherwise, references to our website addresses, the website addresses of third parties or other references to online content in this press release do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on such website and should not be considered part of this release. This news release includes statements of our expectations, intentions, plans and beliefs that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to come within the safe harbor protection provided by those sections. These statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, relate to the discussion of our expectations concerning the implementation and execution of our share repurchase program, including the anticipated execution of a ASR and our strategic growth initiatives. 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Please refer to the risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which can be found at the SEC's website . The discussion of these risks is specifically incorporated by reference into this news release. When considering forward-looking statements in this news release or that we make in other reports or statements, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements in this news release and future reports we file with the SEC. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and we cannot predict when they may arise or how they may affect us. Any forward-looking statement in this news release speaks only as of the date on which it was made. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. 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China's getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?NoneHow referee Gil Manzano irritated Aston Villa fans against Juventus - Football ItaliaDALLAS , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE: NREF ) (the "Company") today announced a dividend for its 8.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (NYSE: NREF PRA) of $0.53125 per share. The dividend will be payable on January 27, 2025 , to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2025 . About NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc., is a publicly traded REIT, with its common stock and Series A Preferred Stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NREF" and "NREF PRA," respectively, primarily focused on originating, structuring and investing in first-lien mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, convertible notes, multifamily properties and common equity investments, as well as multifamily and single-family rental commercial mortgage-backed securities securitizations, promissory notes and mortgage-backed securities. More information about the Company is available at nref.nexpoint.com . CONTACTS Investor Relations Kristen Griffith [email protected] Media Relations Prosek Partners for NexPoint [email protected] SOURCE NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.

NoneF.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed his zero tolerance for any future violent onslaught and sit-ins by a group of miscreants in Islamabad and resolved to take stern decisions to put an end to repeated string of violent chaos and damages to the country’s economy. Addressing a meeting of the federal cabinet, the prime minister without mentioning the name of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led recent onslaught on the federal capital, said that repeated attacks by a clique of miscreants had forced them to rethink. With the collective deliberations, they had to take strict measures, to quell such scenes in future as they could no longer put all their resources and energies into it, leading to economic destruction, he observed. “They should have only one option before them; that is progress and prosperity o Pakistan. As a Prime Minister, chief executive, as members of the cabinet and parliamentarians, they will not let that coterie of anarchy to inflict further harm on country’s economy,” he maintained. The prime minister said that once again an assault was mounted on Islamabad, but on previous night, all the law enforcement agencies had collectively and with good strategy dispersed the protest and provided relief to the public. As a result of such riot, Islamabad in particularly and the country in generally, witnessed huge economic losses as businesses were closed, traders were raising hue and cry, owners of the factories were in distress; daily wagers found it hard to get one time meal while the patients were stranded, he added. In twin cities, the prime minister said the life was paralyzed. In the larger context, the economic losses were manifolds, the country’s stock exchange market which had crossed the historic mark of 99,000 points few days back, lost 4,000 points in one day due to chaos. These miscreants had become the permanent enemies of Pakistan’s progress. But after restoration of peace, the PSE rallied and crossed the earlier figure, he said, adding the trend in business was like a flight of a soaring bird and investments poured in where the peace and opportunities existed. The prime minister regretted that such like dangerous trend of upheaval and attacks was set by a party of troublemakers as it was not visible prior to the year 2014, because none of the political parties had ever thought of mounting attacks on the federal capital. During 2014, Chinese President Xi’s visit to Pakistan was postponed due to 126 days sit in by the same figures and their leadership created mess and used foul language, which was still haunting their minds, he added. The prime minister also referred to the launching of protest on the eve of SCO heads of government summit in Islamabad, which had prompted concerns among a number of heads of close friendly countries about their visit to host Pakistan. He also criticized staging of protest by the same party during a visit by the delegation of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The prime minister said the mischief makers had also injured and killed security personnel during the recent attack. No patriotic or even a resident of the country could imagine to harm the country for personal interests and could go to such extreme of damaging the country. He opined that the law and constitution ensured right for a peaceful protest. About the recent visit of President of Belarus, the prime minister said that they were taking decisions to enhance bilateral ties and cooperation between the two countries and on the other hand, there were scenes of battles. A number of Rangers and police personnel were martyred whereas dozens others were injured, he added. The prime minister said that they could no longer waste their energies to tackle these spectacles on daily basis and stressed to ponder as to why the country was still mired in foreign debts even after passage of 77 years. He also viewed that if the culprits of 9th May riots were given exemplary punishment by the courts, such like spectacles would not have happened. The prime minister also appreciated the Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh police force and other law enforcement agencies for quelling the fresh wave of attack and particularly thanked the chief of army staff for his cooperation with regard to law and order situation. He said that in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the terrorists and insurgency was on the rise while in Kurram, dozens of people were killed, but instead focusing on the law and order situation there, the provincial government had left the residents in the lurch and led an armed attack on Islamabad. The prime minister said that the provincial government of KPK did not pay heed to the hardships of the poor people but instead indulged in foul language and hurled threats against the federal government. The recent mayhem had caused Rs190 billion daily damages to the country’s economy adversely affecting country’s exports and imports, he said, adding for the personal interests, their leadership was damaging the country’s interests which ‘is a bigger crime and will not be forgiven’. He said that today’s meeting had only one point agenda that was to discuss the situation seriously emerging after repeated assaults by a party as they could no longer sap their energy and resources in confronting them. He further stressed that the government would not let certain situation in future to happen under any condition. It would not happen; not under their watch and time. “We will steer Pakistan out of the challenges,” he added. In a veiled manner, he said it pained them (PTI) that Pakistan was saved from default. He prime minister credited the coalition parties in the federation who with sincere and joint efforts, arrested the galloping inflation and price hike. The coalition parties had put their political interests at stake to save the country. In the last eight months, the economy was on path of recovery. “No one is empowered to create such a miracle but owing to joint efforts,” he added. The prime minister recollected that the PTI leadership could not defy the 2018 historic rigging and Imran Niazi at that time had promised him to form an inquiry committee but it could not held its meetings. The prime minister said with personal centered statement, an attempt was made to harm fraternal ties with a brotherly country. The prime minister termed the political manoeuvres by the particular party as ‘a Fitna’ as there was no room for chaos in politics and likened these to worst kind of fascism of Nazis. The directive of Islamabad High Court was torn into pieces as a person was hell bent to sacrifice the country for the sake of his vested interests, he further added. “We will break that hand which harms the country,” he added.MAPS DEADLINE: ROSEN LAW FIRM, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages WM Technology, Inc. Investors With Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important December 16 Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – MAPS