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all jili games Manchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats failed in their bid to confirm a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board after the Senate rejected a razor-thin vote that hinged on the pivotal rejections of independent Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona. If the nomination had been successful, the board would have had a Democratic majority until 2026. President-elect Donald Trump will now have a chance to nominate a replacement. The NLRB is a government agency that handles labor relations and unionization in the workplace. It also has the power to investigate potential unfair labor practices, meaning its leadership is highly scrutinized by business interests and labor groups. The failed vote is another blow to Senate Democrats and outgoing President Joe Biden's agenda. Arizona AG sues Saudi firm over 'excessive' groundwater pumping, saying it's a public nuisance PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she is suing a Saudi Arabian agribusiness over what she calls “excessive pumping” of groundwater. She alleges that the Fondomonte alfalfa farm in western Arizona is violating a public nuisance law even though the area has no groundwater pumping regulations. Mayes said Wednesday that Fondomonte's use of groundwater threatens the public health, safety and infrastructure of local communities in rural La Paz County. It's Arizona's latest action against foreign companies that use huge amounts of groundwater to grow thirsty forage crops for export. The Associated Press emailed Fondomonte seeking a response to the lawsuit. US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent WASHINGTON (AP) — Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November from a year earlier, up from a yearly figure of 2.6% in October. Excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called core prices increased 3.3%. Measured month to month, prices climbed 0.3% from October to November, the biggest such increase since April. Wednesday’s inflation figures are the final major piece of data Federal Reserve officials will consider before they meet next week to decide on interest rates. The November increase won’t likely be enough to discourage the officials from cutting their key rate by a quarter-point. Albertsons sues Kroger for failing to win approval of their proposed supermarket merger Kroger and Albertsons’ plan for the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history has crumbled. The two companies have accused each other of not doing enough to push their proposed alliance through, and Albertsons pulled out of the $24.6 billion deal on Wednesday. The bitter breakup came the day after a federal judge in Oregon and a state judge in Washington issued injunctions to block the merger, saying that combining the two grocery chains could reduce competition and harm consumers. Albertsons is now suing Kroger, seeking a $600 million termination fee, as well as billions of dollars in legal fees and lost shareholder value. Kroger says the legal claims are “baseless.” Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell as he's named Time's Person of the Year NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange for the first time and be named Time magazine's Person of the Year. Thursday's events will be a notable moment of twin recognitions for Trump, a born-and-bred New Yorker who has long seen praise from the business world and media as a sign of success. Four people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press that Trump was expected to be on Wall Street on Thursday to mark the ceremonial start of the day's trading, while a person familiar with the selection confirmed that Trump had been selected as Time's Person of the Year. Supreme Court allows investors' class action to proceed against microchip company Nvidia WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing a class-action lawsuit that accuses Nvidia of misleading investors about its past dependence on selling computer chips for the mining of volatile cryptocurrency to proceed. The court’s decision Wednesday comes the same week that China said it is investigating the the microchip company over suspected violations of Chinese anti-monopoly laws. The justices heard arguments four weeks ago in Nvidia’s bid to shut down the lawsuit, then decided that they were wrong to take up the case in the first place. They dismissed the company’s appeal, leaving in place an appellate ruling allowing the case to go forward. Apple's latest iPhones get the gift of more AI as holiday shopping season heats up SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is pumping more artificial intelligence into the latest iPhones during the holiday shopping season. It comes in the form of a free software update that includes a feature that enables users to create customized emojis within a matter of seconds. The Wednesday release of the iPhone’s upgraded operating system extends Apple’s expansion into AI months after rivals such as Samsung and Google began implanting the revolutionary on their devices. The update builds upon another one that came out in late October. The latest round of AI tricks includes “Genmojis,” Apple’s description of emojis that iPhone users will be able to ask the technology to create and then share. EU targets Russia's ghost fleet shipping oil in a new round of sanctions BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union envoys have agreed a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine. The EU's Hungarian presidency said Wednesday that the measures will target in particular a vast shadow fleet of ships that Moscow is exploiting to skirt restrictions on transporting oil and fuel. The sanctions are aimed at about 50 of what are routinely decrepit ships. The sanctions will hit more officials and entities alleged to be helping Russia to improve its military technology by evading export restrictions. EU foreign ministers are set to formally adopt the sanctions package on Monday. Can ordinary citizens solve our toughest problems? BEND, OREGON (AP) — Research shows Americans are frustrated with what they perceive as aloofness and gridlock within civic institutions. Citizen assemblies may be able to help. The groups which have direct involvement in decision-making can help “overcome polarization and strengthen societal cohesion,” says Claudia Chwalisz, founder of DemocracyNext. Her nonprofit, launched in Paris in 2022, champions such assemblies worldwide, hoping they can “create the democratic spaces for everyday people to grapple with the complexity of policy issues, listen to one another, and find common ground.” In Europe, examples of such changes abound. In the United States, results are spottier. Making a $1B investment in the US? Trump pledges expedited permits — but there are hurdles WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is promising expedited federal permits for energy projects and other construction worth more than $1 billion. But like other Trump plans, the idea is likely to run into regulatory and legislative hurdles, including a landmark law that requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impact before deciding on major projects. Environmental groups called the plan a clear violation of the National Environmental Policy Act. The chief policy advocacy officer at the Natural Resources Defense Council says Trump should be careful what he wishes for. She said, "What if someone wants to build a waste incinerator next to Mar-a-Lago or a coal mine next to Bedminster golf course?”

B.C. landowners who have at least 100 trees on their property can apply to a Coquitlam-based conservation fund for money to save them. The Tree Legacy Society is reaching out with cash to preserve the privately owned trees and stop them from being cut or commercial harvested. Successful candidates are eligible to receive $1 per tree per year, for up to $25,000, when they ink an agreement of 15 years or more. Designed to combat climate change and to preserve forests for future generations, the society was founded last November by Marta Alcalde Gea, who emigrated from Spain to B.C. five years ago. “From the heat dome that claimed over 600 lives in Metro Vancouver a few years ago to the unprecedented tragedy that is striking Valencia — my hometown — where floods destroyed homes and claimed over 200 lives, it is frightening to witness the devastating effects of climate change around the world,” she said in a news release. “But beyond the grief, I feel an unwavering responsibility to act. Establishing a non-profit organization here in Coquitlam is my way of launching an innovative model of conservation that can ripple from our community to the entire world.” The society’s financial incentives to large landowners are part of a pilot project started by Gea who has more than a dozen years in environmental initiatives, law, technology and economics and has served in key roles in the European Parliament and with international foundations, according to the society’s website. For more details about the pilot program, you can visit the society's website . 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] . 📲 Want to stay updated on Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra news? Sign up for our free daily newsletter . 💬 Words missing in an article? Your adblocker might be preventing hyperlinked text from appearing.None

RENO, Nev., Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ORA) (“Ormat” or the “Company”), a leading geothermal and renewable energy technology company, announced today the commencement of an underwritten secondary offering of an aggregate of 3,700,000 shares of its common stock on behalf of ORIX Corporation. Ormat is not offering any of its common stock in the offering for its own account and will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares being offered by the selling stockholder. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager and underwriter for the offering. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC will have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 555,000 shares of Ormat’s common stock from ORIX Corporation. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. The offering is being made pursuant to an automatically effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2024. The offering may be made only by means of a base prospectus and a related prospectus supplement, copies of which may be obtained by contacting c/o Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, or by telephone at (866) 471-2526, or email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com . ABOUT ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES With over five decades of experience, Ormat Technologies, Inc. is a leading geothermal company and the only vertically integrated company engaged in geothermal and recovered energy generation (“REG”), with robust plans to accelerate long-term growth in the energy storage market and to establish a leading position in the U.S. energy storage market. The Company owns, operates, designs, manufactures and sells geothermal and REG power plants primarily based on the Ormat Energy Converter – a power generation unit that converts low-, medium- and high-temperature heat into electricity. The Company has engineered, manufactured and constructed power plants, which it currently owns or has installed for utilities and developers worldwide, totaling approximately 3,400MW of gross capacity. Ormat leveraged its core capabilities in the geothermal and REG industries and its global presence to expand the Company’s activity into energy storage services, solar Photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage plus Solar PV. Ormat’s current total generating portfolio is 1,500MW with a 1,230MW geothermal and solar generation portfolio that is spread globally in the U.S., Kenya, Guatemala, Indonesia, Honduras, and Guadeloupe, and a 270MW energy storage portfolio that is located in the U.S. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Information provided in this press release may contain statements relating to current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about future events that are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements concerning the completion of the offering. Actual future results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties and other risks described under “Risk Factors” as described in Ormat’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 23, 2024, and in Ormat’s subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual reports on Form 10-K that are filed from time to time with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and, except as legally required, Ormat undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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GREG COTE’S NFL WEEK 13 THANKSGIVING DAY PICKS BEARS (4-7) at LIONS (10-1) Line: DET by 10. Cote’s pick: DET, 34-16. TV: 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday, CBS. The traditional roasted bird will just about be going into the Cote oven Thursday when the opener of the NFL Thanksgiving tripleheader kicks off. This is proving not to be the season to expect Detroit to revert to its old self. Because Dan Campbell has a monster going on. The Lions as double-digit favorites? Last two times that has happened. this season, Jared Goff and the lads have put up 52 points ... not total, in each game. Bears QB Caleb Williams has been better under new O-coordinator Thomas Brown. That and the rival/division factor could see the Bears hanging around as your Turkey Day digs in. But Detroit has turned into a juggernaut to be feared not doubted. At home and with America watching, I’d expect the Lions, especially that offense, to be in full preen mode. GIANTS (2-9) at COWBOYS (4-7) Line: DAL by 3 1/2. Cote’s pick: DAL, 24-17. TV: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Fox. Dallas will be putting its 0-5 home record on national display right around the time the Cotes (and many of you) are sitting down at the banquet table Thursday. Cowboys have owned this NFC East rivalry, winning seven straight games, 14 of the past 15, and the and the past seven in a row at Jerry’s House. Now it’s the duel of break-glass-in-case-of-emergency QBs in Cooper Rush vs. Tommy DeVito. And two head coaches under fire, with the seat under Brian Dabol even hotter. Dallas Micah Parsons had two sacks in the upset win at Washington, and now faces an NYG squad that majors in giving up sacks. We’re praying for you, DeVito. Well, OK, not really. Because we’re rooting for our pick. Giants are 0-5 covering as a dog of four points or less. Let’s keep it that way. DOLPHINS (5-6) at PACKERS (8-3) Line: GB by 3 1/2. Cote’s pick: MIA, 27-23. TV: 8:20 p.m. Thursday, NBC/Peacock. Feast digested, tryptophan kicking in, dessert looking good but too full to eat. While the rest of us are feeling this on Thanksgiving night, the Dolphins are taking the field at Lambeau Field, with temperatures expected in the low 20s, with wind gusts but (mercifully) only a small chance of rain meaning snow. Oy! Brutal weather. Teams last met in 2022 (Tua Tagovailoa threw three picks), and Miami last won in Green Bay in 2010. But Miami has won three in a row entering this to hoist its season toward playoff hope, with Tua playing great. Yes, Tua in this kind of weather has not been a pretty sight. In fact he is 0-7 in games where the temperature is 40 or below, most recently in the playoff loss in Kansas City last January. Still, the Dolphins’ solid run defense will force Jordan Love to try to win in the air in conditions he can’t love, either. Yeah, yeah, I get it. There is every reason in the world to think pragmatically here, to think safely, to pick the Pack on the Frozen Tundra. But I’m feeling saucy. Maybe it’s the holiday? Blame my friend Jim Beam? Tua said this week, “I love killing narratives.” This one is: Miami can’t beat good teams, and can’t win in the freezing cold. So that makes this a two-for-one narrative-killing holiday special. And early Black Friday sale! I say the Dolphins, with a ton to prove, will stay hot in the freezing cold. Upset! ©2024 Miami Herald. Visit at miamiherald.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone knows his fans are eager for his next game, Haunted Chocolatier , and that some of them are disappointed in the apparent lack of progress and news on that front. He's sorry about that, but in a new update says he's been obligated to keep his focus on Stardew Valley—and while Haunted Chocolatier is still a long way off, he promises it's going to happen. Stardew Valley's 1.6 update was originally meant to be mainly a technical update, but Barone said it " kind of snowballed " once he started adding new content. He's stuck with it since the release of the update on PC in March, saying he's "been heavily involved with bug fixing, porting, and more," all of which have kept him from Haunted Chocolatier. "It’s been a little sad to see Haunted Chocolatier getting dusty on the shelf," Barone wrote, "but this is the reality of my situation. Stardew Valley is a big and popular game, and I have a lot of attachment to it. I also feel a strong sense of duty and obligation to all the people who have bought Stardew Valley over the years, granting me this rare opportunity to be an indie game developer. So it’s hard to 'let go' of Stardew, even temporarily, to work on something that isn’t already established and meaningful to people." Still, Barone said he has "a strong desire to make more games," and even though little of it has been seen publicly, he's grown very attached to Haunted Chocolatier's "characters, themes, and ideas." And significant work on the game has already been completed, culminating in a vertical slice he described as "essentially a skeleton of the game with most (not all) of its bones in place." A lot of work remains to build it out from there, but Barone said he doesn't mind—"I'm addicted to the grind"—and he's not going to change the processes that worked so well for him on Stardew Valley. Along with the actual development of the game, that also means there will be no early access period, crowdfunding, or preorders, "so I don’t feel a ton of external pressure to finish the game on a timeline." That doesn't mean he won't share insights into Haunted Chocolatier's development, but only when the urge strikes, or if he's got something particularly cool to show off. Barone acknowledged that the update repeats a lot of points he's made previously—Barone said back in August that he had " not touched Haunted Chocolatier in a long time " because he was focused on Stardew's 1.6 update—but said he "wanted to check in with all of you, let you know that Haunted Chocolatier is still going to be a thing, and re-affirm some of the stuff I’ve said before." "I look forward to sharing this new world with you," Barone wrote. "When it's ready." The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.Nexus Industrial: Don't Fear The 25% Trump Tariffs

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NoneIntegral Ad Science IAS underwent analysis by 5 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish. The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 2 2 1 0 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 2 2 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $15.2, a high estimate of $18.00, and a low estimate of $10.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 17.84% lower than the prior average price target of $18.50. Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis The perception of Integral Ad Science by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Nat Schindler Scotiabank Announces Sector Perform $10.00 - Jason Helfstein Oppenheimer Lowers Outperform $18.00 $20.00 Youssef Squali Truist Securities Lowers Buy $16.00 $18.00 Matt Farrell Piper Sandler Lowers Overweight $16.00 $18.00 Jason Kreyer Craig-Hallum Lowers Buy $16.00 $18.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Integral Ad Science. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Integral Ad Science compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Integral Ad Science's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time. Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Integral Ad Science's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Integral Ad Science analyst ratings. If you are interested in following small-cap stock news and performance you can start by tracking it here . Delving into Integral Ad Science's Background Integral Ad Science Holding Corp is a digital advertising verification company. The cloud-based technology platform of the company delivers independent measurement and verification of digital advertising across all devices, channels, and formats, including desktop, mobile, connected TV, social, display, and video. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the Americas region. Understanding the Numbers: Integral Ad Science's Finances Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Integral Ad Science showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 10.97% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector. Net Margin: Integral Ad Science's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 12.05% . This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health. Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 1.67%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital. Return on Assets (ROA): Integral Ad Science's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.41% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns. Debt Management: Integral Ad Science's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.09 . Analyst Ratings: Simplified Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter. Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability. Breaking: Wall Street's Next Big Mover Benzinga's #1 analyst just identified a stock poised for explosive growth. This under-the-radar company could surge 200%+ as major market shifts unfold. Click here for urgent details . This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

Free concert featuring music of Mozart set for St. Charles Public LibraryBELLINGHAM, Wash., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — , “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planetTM” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), proudly welcomes Joshua Smith, a Phoenix-based real estate icon, to its global network of agents. Smith is known for his record-setting achievements, which include 297 closings in 2023 and recognition as both a finalist in NAR’s “30 Under 30” and the Wall Street Journal’s 30 Top Realtor in the U.S. Smith brings with him a nearly 20-year legacy of excellence, a passion for mentorship and a vision to transform lives. He is shifting from a traditional team model to a coaching and collaboration-focused approach designed to empower agents to scale their businesses and create lasting impact. “eXp Realty is the perfect platform to take my mission global,” he said. “For too long, I’ve been a big fish in a small pond. With eXp, I can expand nationally and internationally, build my network and plug into a company where everyone wins. Together, we’ll revolutionize what’s possible in real estate.” Smith’s move is fueled by eXp Realty’s innovative model, robust tools and a culture of collaboration that mirrors his commitment to agent success. His personal goal to impact 40,000 agents and team leaders aligns seamlessly with eXp Realty’s focus on growth, innovation, and shared success. Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, met Joshua as part of the same 30 Under 30 class and is thrilled to have him join eXp. “Joshua’s vision, drive and passion for empowering agents embody everything eXp stands for,” said Pareja. “His ability to inspire others while achieving record-breaking success makes him a perfect fit for our global network. We’re thrilled to support him as he builds a legacy of growth, mentorship and innovation.” Over the years, Smith has mentored more than 5,000 agents and built a following through his popular GSD Mode Real Estate podcast, which has amassed over 31,000 subscribers and more than 5 million downloads. Joining eXp Realty allows him to amplify his impact through the company’s unmatched tools, training, and global reach. “I’ve known Leo Pareja for 13 years, and he’s the most brilliant person I’ve met in real estate,” Smith shared. “I’m excited to collaborate with incredible leaders like Leo and (eXp Realty leader) Mike Sherrard to create the best coaching and mentorship experience for agents and team leaders at eXp.” Smith’s expertise in residential real estate, agent development, and team scaling is now turbocharged by eXp’s global platform. His manager and eight-person team will also join eXp. “eXp isn’t just a brokerage – it’s a movement for growth, innovation, and shared success,” Smith said. “This is where the best come to grow, and I couldn’t be more excited to be part of it.” eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) is the holding company for eXp Realty , FrameVR.io and SUCCESS Enterprises. eXp Realty is the largest independent real estate company in the world with more than 85,000 agents in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, India, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, Colombia, Spain, Israel, Panama, Germany, the Dominican Republic, Greece, New Zealand, Chile, Poland and Dubai and continues to scale internationally. As a publicly traded company, eXp World Holdings provides real estate professionals the unique opportunity to earn equity awards for production goals and contributions to overall company growth. eXp World Holdings and its businesses offer a full suite of brokerage and real estate tech solutions, including an innovative residential and commercial brokerage model, professional services, collaborative tools and personal development. The cloud-based brokerage is powered by FrameVR.io technology, offering immersive 3D platforms that are deeply social and collaborative, enabling agents to be more connected and productive. SUCCESS Enterprises, anchored by SUCCESS magazine and its related media properties, was established in 1897 and is a leading personal and professional development brand and publication. For more information, visit https://expworldholdings.com. The statements contained herein may include statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, expectations related to future agent growth and attraction. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update them. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in forward-looking statements include the Company’s ability to attract new agents and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K eXp World Holdings, Inc. Denise Garcia, Managing Partner Hayflower Partners A photo accompanying this announcement is available at

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Elon Musk ‘s whopping $56bn compensation package for serving as Tesla’s CEO has been rejected again by a US judge, despite shareholders of the electric vehicle company voting to reinstate it. The ruling by the judge, Delaware Chancery Court Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, follows her decision in January which called the pay package “unfathomable” and rescinded it. At the time she said because Musk was a controlling shareholder with a potential conflict of interest, the pay package must be subject to a more rigorous standard. The pay package was 33 times larger than the next biggest executive compensation package, which was Musk’s 2012 pay plan. Musk has not yet commented on the latest ruling. Tesla has said in court filings that the judge should recognise a subsequent June vote by its shareholders in favor of the pay package for Musk, the company’s driving force who is responsible for many of its advances, and reinstate his compensation. McCormick said Tesla’s board was not entitled to hit “reset” to restore Musk’s pay package. “Were the court to condone the practice of allowing defeated parties to create new facts for the purpose of revising judgments, lawsuits would become interminable,” she said in her 101-page opinion. She also said Tesla made multiple material misstatements in its proxy statement regarding the vote, and could not claim the vote was a “cure-all” to justify restoring Musk’s pay. “Taken together,” the problems with Tesla’s arguments “pack a powerful punch,” she wrote. Tesla shares fell 1.4% in after hours trade, after the ruling. McCormick also ordered Tesla to pay the attorneys who brought the case $345m, well short of the $6bn they initially requested. She said the fee could be paid in cash or Tesla stock. “We are pleased with Chancellor McCormick’s ruling, which declined Tesla’s invitation to inject continued uncertainty into Court proceedings,” said a statement from Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann, one of the three law firms for the plaintiff. The law firm also said it looked forward to defending the court’s opinion if Musk and Tesla appealed. Musk and Tesla can appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court as soon as McCormick enters a final order, which could come as soon as this week. The appeal could take a year to play out. After the January ruling, Tesla shareholders flooded the court with thousands of letters arguing that rescinding Musk’s pay increased the possibility he would leave Tesla or develop some products like artificial intelligence at ventures other than Tesla. Attorneys for shareholder Richard Tornetta, who sued in 2018 to challenge Musk’s compensation package, had argued that Delaware law does not permit a company to use a ratification vote to essentially overturn the ruling from a trial. McCormick in January found that Musk improperly controlled the 2018 board process to negotiate the pay package. The board had said that Musk deserved the package because he hit all the ambitious targets on market value, revenue and profitability. But the judge criticised Tesla’s board as “beholden” to Musk, saying the compensation plan was proposed by a board whose members had conflicts of interest due to close personal and financial ties to him. After the January ruling, Musk criticised the judge on his social media platform X and encouraged other companies to follow the lead of Tesla and reincorporate in Texas from Delaware, although it is unclear if any companies did so. Musk’s 2018 pay package gave him stock grants worth around 1% of Tesla’s equity each time the company achieved one of 12 tranches of escalating operational and financial goals. Musk did not receive any guaranteed salary. Tornetta argued that shareholders were not told how easily the goals would be achieved when they voted on the package. With agenciesDRIVERS are furious over a new law that will eliminate a massive amount of parking spots as hundreds of warnings have already been issued in one city. In the New Year, drivers in California will face fines if they park within 20 feet of marked or unmarked crosswalks thanks to a new daylighting law . The new California law will make it even harder to find parking spots in popular cities like San Francisco . The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said on Tuesday that since November 11, cops already issued more than 375 warnings to cars violating the rule. The new 20-foot buffer zone on the approaching side of the street aims to help drivers clearly see pedestrians crossing the road. "By keeping the area next to crosswalks clear of parked vehicle obstructions, people walking and people driving or riding on the street can see each other better," the SFMTA said on their site . READ MORE ON PARKING LAWS Drivers will have to pay fines whether or not the crosswalk they're parked near is marked with a painted red curb. The SFMTA said the law will get rid of about 5% of the city's parking spaces - meaning about 275,500 street spots, according to the San Francisco Chronicle . “We are conducting outreach to ensure communities and businesses know what to expect when California’s Daylighting Law (takes effect)," SFMTA spokesperson Michael Roccaforte said. "Our public education campaign will remain ongoing to remind residents about AB 413 and citations that start January 1, 2025. Most read in Motors "Citations will carry fines of $40 where curbs are not painted red and keep the same fine of $108 where curbs are painted red.” The fines, ranging depending on the jurisdiction, start on January 1, but some cities like San Diego will implement a 60-day grace period. Car owners in San Francisco have been furious to learn about the new law as it creates less space for parking. "It's already hard to find parking as it is," Resident Celina Preciado told NBC affiliate KNTV when cops started handing out warnings earlier this month. "We probably will have to use public transportation now more often. "I think they should not do this at this time," Masie Wong said to KNTV. A new parking law has been introduced in California. California Assembly Bill 413, also known as the Daylighting to Save Lives Bill, prohibits parking within 20 feet of crosswalks. The law makes it illegal for drivers to stop, stand, or park within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Daylighting is a term for keeping the areas next to intersections as clear as possible to improve visibility on the street and protect pedestrians and bike riders. The law also prohibits parking personal and commercial vehicles within 20 feet of the left curb on one-way streets or within 15 feet of crosswalks where a curb extension is present. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2025. There will be a 60-day grace period for violations until March 1. "They should at least wait for the economy to get better." "20’ is a little excessive!" a Facebook user named Jody Benson wrote. "That’s potentially taking away eight parking spots per intersection. We won’t be able to drive in San Francisco anymore and expect to park." "So do we have to bring a tape measure every time we go out? Why not paint the curb red then so we know?" another frustrated Facebook user wrote. San Francisco Supervisor told the Chronicle he asked the SFMTA to paint more curbs red to help drivers adjust to the daylighting rules. “The agency needs to be clear with residents about these changes, paint curbs where parking will be prohibited, and develop a citywide plan for daylighting,” Preston said. Read More on The US Sun “Moving this forward without even painting curbs red undermines neighborhood trust and undermines our collaborative efforts toward achieving our Vision Zero goals.” The SFMTA declined to comment further on the issue when approached by The U.S. Sun.

The Dodgers are at it again. One year after they deferred more than 97% of superstar Shohei Ohtani's mega contract, and included deferrals in Will Smith's 10-year extension as well, the Dodgers added two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell with the help of more deferrals. Snell's deferrals aren't nearly as significant as those in Ohtani's deal. Los Angeles is deferring $62 million of his five-year, $182 million deal, enough to reduce the contract's impact against the luxury tax threshold. With the agreement, though, the Dodgers are now on the hook for even more money down the line as they continue to chase championships. Here's a look at the Dodgers' deferred contracts and how they align with MLB rules. MORE: How Blake Snell impacts Dodgers' 2025 payroll Dodgers deferred contracts, explained Player Total value Deferred money Percent deferred Shohei Ohtani $700 million $680 million 97.1 Will Smith $140 million $50 million 35.7 Freddie Freeman $162 million $57 million 35.2 Blake Snell $182 million $62 million 34.1 Mookie Betts $365 million $115 million 31.5 Five contracts on the Dodgers' payroll include deferred money, and more than 30% of each deal is deferred. Ohtani's deal is unique, however. All but $20 million of his $700 million mega contract is deferred, meaning he's making $2 million per year and will make $68 million without interest in each of the 10 years after the deal expires. Ohtani's deal still counts for more than $45 million against the luxury tax threshold, but deferrals allow the hit to be much less than the contract's $70 million annual value. Smith, Snell, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts are also on deferred deals, though less than half of each deal is deferred. Deferrals aren't all that brings down Snell's contract value against the luxury tax. His deal comes with a whopping $52 million signing bonus, putting the Dodgers on the hook for plenty of money immediately. Rather than counting for $36.4 million against the tax threshold, Snell's deal will count for $32-33 million. Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 12-year, $325 million contract does not include deferrals, but a signing bonus similarly reduced its hit against the tax threshold. MORE: First look at Dodgers' starting rotation with Blake Snell Are Dodgers deferred contracts against MLB rules? MLB's collective bargaining agreement has no limits on deferred money in contracts. There is no cap on total deferrals or the percentage of a deal that can be deferred, so the Dodgers aren't breaking any MLB rules with the way they've structured many of their largest contracts. The rules allow teams like the Dodgers to simply kick the can down the road to keep a team together or add other pieces in the short-term. While it might feel like Los Angeles has limitless money, the addition of Yamamoto might not have been possible without Ohtani deferring so much of his contract a year ago. In the end, it paid off with a championship. The Dodgers will be on the hook for plenty of money once these deals wrap up — Freeman's contract already has only three years remaining — but their hope is salaries (and revenue) will continue to rise, and $68 million in 2040, for example, won't be as much of a blow as it would be today. MLB deferred contracts list The Dodgers are the kings of deferred contracts at the moment, but they didn't invent the concept. Here's a look at active contracts with deferrals. Current deferred contracts Player Total value Deferred money Team Shohei Ohtani $700 million $680 million Dodgers Mookie Betts $365 million $115 million Dodgers Stephen Strasburg $245 million $80 million Nationals Rafael Devers $313.5 million $75 million Red Sox Blake Snell $182 million $62 million Dodgers Freddie Freeman $162 million $57 million Dodgers Nolan Arenado $214 million $50 million Cardinals Francisco Lindor $341 million $50 million Mets Chris Sale $165 million $50 million Braves Will Smith $140 million $50 million Dodgers Christian Yelich $215 million $28 million Brewers Edwin Diaz $102 million $26.5 million Mets J.T. Realmuto $115 million $10 million Phillies While his MLB career is finished due to injuries, former Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg is still just five years into the seven-year deal he signed with Washington after the 2019 season. That deal includes $80 million in deferred money, the most of any active non-Dodgers contract. Rafael Devers, Nolan Arenado, Christian Yelich and J.T. Realmuto all have deferred money on their current deals, while Mets owner Steve Cohen included deferrals in deals signed by Francisco Lindor and Edwin Diaz. SN's MLB HQ: Live MLB scores | Updated MLB standings | Full MLB schedule Expiring deferred contracts Player Total value Deferred Team Chris Sale $145 million $50 million Red Sox Patrick Corbin $140 million $10 million Nationals Two contracts with deferred money recently expired. Chris Sale is starting a new deal with the Braves after his five-year deal originally signed with the Red Sox ended, while former Nationals starter Patrick Corbin is now a free agent. Both expiring deals contained deferred money, though Corbin's was only a fraction of the total value. Historic deferred contracts The total number of deferred contracts in MLB history isn't known, but here's a roundup of some of the most notable ever signed: Player Total value Deferred Team Bobby Bonilla $29 million $1.19M annually over 25 years Mets Chris Davis $161 million $42 million Orioles Ken Griffey Jr. $112.5 million $57.9M Reds Manny Ramirez $160 million $32 million Red Sox Max Scherzer $210 million $105 million Nationals Bruce Sutter $9.1 million $1.2M annually over 33 years Braves Bonilla has the most famous deferred contract in MLB history, as interest payments of $1.19 million will be paid to him by the Mets each July 1 until 2035, despite the deal being signed in 1991. Hall of Fame closer Bruce Sutter had a similar deal, however, as interest payments through 2022 allowed him to make much more than the $9.1 million original value of his contract. Max Scherzer, meanwhile, will be paid $15 million annually by the Nationals through 2028, while former Orioles slugger Chris Davis is on the books in Baltimore through 2037. The Reds made their final payment to Ken Griffey Jr. earlier in 2024, while the Red Sox will pay Manny Ramirez through 2026 after they agreed at the end of his tenure to spread out the remaining money on his deal.

Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes off California coastClosing marks second significant acquisition from RA Capital's Raven incubator in 2024, and first acquisition of a company built by Raven from a technology platform in-licensed from a large pharmaceutical company BOSTON , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RA Capital Management, LP (RA Capital), a multi-stage investment manager dedicated to evidence-based investing in public and private healthcare, life sciences, and planetary health companies, today announced that AbbVie has closed its $1.4 billion acquisition of RA Capital's portfolio company Aliada Therapeutics. Aliada's lead investigational asset is ALIA-1758, an anti-pyroglutamate amyloid beta (3pE-Aβ) antibody, which is in development for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and is currently in a Phase 1 clinical trial. ALIA-1758 utilizes a novel blood-brain barrier-crossing technology that enhances delivery of targeted drugs into the central nervous system. Johnson & Johnson (through its venture capital arm, Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc.), RA Capital, and Raven (RA Capital's healthcare incubator) co-founded Aliada and co-led the series seed financing in 2021 to advance the MODELTM platform created by Johnson & Johnson scientists that was licensed to Aliada at its inception. "Congratulations to the Aliada and AbbVie teams and our fellow investors on the close of this transaction," said Joshua Resnick , MD, Senior Managing Director at RA Capital Management and former board director at Aliada. "The acquisition of Aliada is the second significant acquisition of a Raven-grown company this year, joining Novartis' $1 billion upfront acquisition of radiopharmaceutical developer Mariana Oncology in May." "Delivering therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier with a low-volume, subcutaneous injection would be revolutionary for treating Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders, and has long been a dream in the field," said Laura Tadvalkar , PhD, Managing Director at RA Capital Management and former board chair at Aliada. "We look forward to following ALIA-1758's progress through the clinic, as AbbVie advances this important medicine for Alzheimer's disease patients." About Raven Raven is RA Capital Management's healthcare incubator. Raven's experienced team of scientists, operators, and innovators bring deep sector expertise, insight and executional capabilities across therapeutics, diagnostics, devices, and services. Raven builds companies: from originating and incubating new ideas to accelerating compelling innovations and rejuvenating promising assets. About RA Capital Founded in 2004, RA Capital Management is a multi-stage investment manager dedicated to evidence-based investing in public and private healthcare, life sciences, and planetary health companies. RA Capital creates and funds innovative companies, from private seed rounds to public follow-on financings, allowing management teams to drive value creation from inception through commercialization and beyond. RA Capital's knowledge engine is guided by our TechAtlas internal research division, and Raven, RA Capital's company creation team, offers entrepreneurs and innovators a collaborative and comprehensive platform to explore the novel and the re-imagined. RA Capital has more than 175 employees and over $10 billion in assets under management. The companies presented herein were selected to demonstrate a potential successful outcome of a company being incubated within our Raven incubator. They are not intended to represent a complete picture of RA Capital's portfolio, its exposures, risks or potential for positive or negative returns. Past performance is not indicative of future results. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ra-capital-management-announces-close-of-1-4-billion-acquisition-of-aliada-therapeutics-by-abbvie-302329567.html SOURCE RA Capital Management, LPReport: Red Sox wanted to package Triston Casas, high-paid veteran in trade for pitching

Utah Department of Commerce announces first regulation agreement on artificial intelligenceNoah Lyles knows he's fast, just not Usain Bolt fast -- at least not yet, anyway. The Team USA sprinter captured 100m gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a personal best time of 9.79 seconds before taking bronze in the 200m in 19.70 seconds while battling COVID-19. The 27-year-old is the undisputed king of the athletics world but even he admits there's a long way to go to catch Jamaica's sprint king. Track icon Bolt is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist and the fastest human in history. The retired 38-year-old speedster still holds the world records in the 100m (9.58 seconds) and 200m (19.19 seconds), which he set back in 2009. Lyles was asked about being the fastest man on the planet during a recent episode of his ' Beyond the Records Podcast ' with special guest Mr Beast. However, Lyles rejected the crown, insisting it's Bolt's until he can eclipse the Jamaican's record times. “I’m the world’s fastest man [currently], you get it with the title of being the Olympic champion,” Lyles told the YouTuber. “Technically, the world’s fastest man, and the fastest man alive, is Usain Bolt .” Asked if he would ever be able to eclipse Bolt’s best times, Lyles replied: “I’m knocking on the door of the 200m [his best is 19.31]. If it was that easy, I’d have done it five years ago. “I’m the fastest American to ever live, so I have the American record, like Rai [Benjamin, who joined him on the podcast] in the 400m hurdles, which is pretty cool. We’re just constantly getting closer to breaking world records.” Lyles also believes he has plenty of time to beat Bolt’s times, highlighting the longevity of sprinters these days and the age they tend to peak. “They used to say it was around 30 [when a sprinter reaches their peak] but with technology now, it’s more like 35," he explained. “But then you’ve got people like Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce [who is 38 and still at the top of the sport]. I’ve just reached what they consider peak fitness. So 26 through 31/32 is what they consider to be peak.” Lyles certainly has time on his side, with an Olympic Games on home soil in 2028 and one in Brisbane in 2032 well within his reach. The Florida native has been enjoying his newfound celebrity status in the wake of the Paris Games. He's been spotted racing popular streamer IShowSpeed and continues to go back and forth with NFL star Tyreek Hill about a prospective footrace. The explosive Miami Dolphins wide receiver -- nicknamed 'Cheetah' due to being one of the quickest players in the NFL -- claimed he could beat the reigning 100m Olympic champion in a race shortly after the American claimed gold in Paris. That sparked an intense war of words between the pair that Lyles now suggests could get settled during the NFL's 2025 Pro Bowl Games on February 2.Mesa, AZ, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of RVR, Inc., the leading worldwide owner and operator of motor homes, today announced the appointment of Michael A. Bloom, Esquire, The Honorable Ursula Ungaro, and The Honorable Patrick Riley, effective December 9, 2024, as Independent Directors of the Company. They will serve as members of a newly created Special Committee responsible for conducting an independent analysis of legal and other matters related to the Company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan and the pending litigation with the U.S. Department of Labor. These appointments increase the size of the Corporation’s Board from seven to ten members. “We are pleased to welcome Michael Bloom, The Honorable Ursula Ungaro, and The Honorable Patrick Riley to our Board of Directors,” said Randall Smalley, Chairman of the Board. “Their combined experience as highly respected and accomplished legal leaders and trusted business advisors will be invaluable to our Board.” About Michael A. Bloom, Esquire Michael A. Bloom served as the long-time General Counsel of the law firm Morgan Lewis, partner in its Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Practice, and chair its Standing Committees on Conflicts and Professional Responsibility. He co-founded and is a past chair of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference and has taught the corporate bankruptcy seminar at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. A principal draftsperson of Pennsylvania's Rules of Professional Conduct, he is the six-term former chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Committee on Legal Ethics. Mr. Bloom served as chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Commission. He is a recipient of many awards for teaching and legal ethics and received the Equal Justice Award presented by Community Legal Services, Inc. Within the community, he serves currently as Emeritus Trustee of Dickinson College and the Advisory Boards of the Homeless Advocacy Project and the Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project. Mr. Bloom also is an active speaker on the topic of conflicts, professional responsibility, and risk management. About The Honorable Ursula Ungaro Hon. Ursula Ungaro is a Partner at the law firm Boies Schiller Flexner and served as a United States District Judge in the Southern District of Florida for 29 years. Her judicial experience also includes five years as a Florida state trial judge. Before becoming a judge, she was a litigator in Miami and a partner in two prestigious law firms, specializing in complex commercial litigation. While a federal judge, Judge Ungaro presided over a significant caseload, including high-profile matters, and served on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals as a visiting judge. She was a member of the Judicial Resources Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States, which is responsible for making compensation and other human resource-related recommendations to the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. She also served as Chair of the Southern District of Florida’s Clerks Committee and the Magistrate Judges Committee, as a trial judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida, and on the Florida Supreme Court Race and Bias Commission. Judge Ungaro currently serves on the Family Learning Partnership board and participates in CARE Court, a court-assisted reentry program for moderate- and high-risk offenders recently released from prison. She also serves as a director on the board of a public company, Longeveron. About The Honorable Judge Patrick J. Riley Hon. Patrick J. Riley began his career serving as an Assistant District Attorney in the Essex County Superior Courts of Massachusetts, later entering private practice and establishing Riley, Burke & Donahue, LLP, focusing on civil and criminal trials. In 2002, he was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Superior Court for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with jurisdiction of Civil, Criminal, and Equity matters. Post-retirement, Judge Riley has served as an Independent Trustee/Director, currently serving as Chairman of the Board and Independent Trustee of The SSGA Combined Mutual Fund Board, providing oversight and governance to several ’40 Act registered product lines. He previously served in Dublin, Ireland as the Independent Chairman of the Board and Director of the SSGA SPDR ETFs Europe 1, plc, and SSGA SPDR ETFs Europe II, plc, Dublin, Ireland—a complex of more than 100 ETFs distributed throughout EMEA and the world except the USA; an Independent Director, The State Street Global Advisors Liquidity, plc, Dublin, Ireland; an Independent Director, The State Street Global Advisors Windwise Funds, plc, Dublin, Ireland. The State Street engagements encompassed being an independent director/trustee chairman of boards with oversight, governance, and compliance review for more than 75 Mutual Funds, UCITS, and ETFs in multi-jurisdictional and regulatory environments with more than $500 billion dollars of AUM. ### Randall Smalley Cruise America, Inc. 602-725-0883 rsmalley@cruiseamerica.com

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