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Here’s what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talksThe President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, has called on Nigerian leaders to embrace and display the core values of honesty, integrity and selflessness in their dealings for the betterment of the country and humanity in general. Neliaku, who was represented by the NIPR Vice President, Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura, gave the charge during the 2024 Corporate Charisma Conference of the Institute of Personality Development and Customer Relationship Management (IPDCRM), held at the Lead City University, Ibadan. The programme had the theme “Investment in Leadership Education and Personality Development: A Valuable Asset, Timely Rescue Anchor, in a Depressed Economy.” Speaking on the topic: “Building Leadership and Personality Development for Economic Recovery”, the NIPR President said that human beings provide leadership at various levels, be it at the level of family, society or organisation. “Since we don’t control what happens in life, we are exposed to different experiences, different happenings, and that means we have a system where we will continuously monitor what is happening. “We train ourselves by acquiring new skills with which we need to adapt to those happenings. And technology is also on the increase and it is changing in minutes. That alone has changed the dynamics of how we exist as leaders; and how we impact our followers. “Learning is so important. We must learn new things; we must also unlearn those things we used to do because we must drop certain habits that will no longer fit into the new culture. And you must re-learn every day. It is very important, particularly if you must survive in this present economy. “Even at the traditional and African levels, if we look at attributes that define a leader, we find that there are some values that are fundamental. These are issues of integrity; issues of honesty; issues of defending one’s family name and honour so that nothing stains the name. Those are values that define leadership in Africa, and they are still relevant. So, we must try to regain those “In the Nation’s political leadership, unfortunately, those core leadership values are missing. A friend of mine said the First Republic was better than the Second Republic, and that we lost it completely when we moved to the Third Republic. “In the Second Republic, we had some leaders like Abubakar Rimi, and Jim Nwobodo defending their actions when the Military struck. “But in the Third Republic, we had a lot of drama where people could not account for their actions. They jumped out of Police vehicles when they were under arrest. They were taken to the court with stretchers and all sorts. Those were the signs that the culture of honour had departed from us. “Our political class must begin to learn those values that are fundamental to our various communities in terms of leadership. Our ethical consciousness and leadership norms, honesty and honour don’t change, and so our leaders must imbibe them to defend their family names. The more our politicians imbibe these core values, the better for our country and indeed, humanity in general,” Dandaruwa said. Speaking, the President of the body, Dr Ayobami Owolabi, harped on the need for leadership education and personality development. The Special Adviser on International Cooperation to President Bola Tinubu, Mr Dapo Oyewàle, also stressed the issue of competent leadership, saying that it is the thing across the African continent and indeed the world over. While charging the youths to be alive to their personality development, investing their time, talent, and intelligence in building their capacity to contribute meaningfully to society, Oyewole commended the conference organisers, saying that the topic was timely and expedient for the country. In attendance also were other eminent t personalities including the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the IPDCRM, Prof. Jide Owoeye, the Vice Chancellor of Lead City University, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo; Dr Oyebola Ayeni (Registrar, Lead City University); as well as, many other discussants.No. 1 South Carolina women stunned by fifth-ranked UCLA 77-62, ending Gamecocks' 43-game win streakHow Rosalynn Carter shaped Jimmy Carter's presidency, volunteerism

Presenters Amanda Holden and Alan Carr led the stars arriving at the 2024 Royal Variety Performance, hours after the Queen pulled out due to lingering symptoms from a chest infection. The King is scheduled to attend the show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday which will see Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish present a musical number from their new show The Devil Wears Prada – based on the 2006 Oscar-nominated film. Cast members Vanessa Williams, who plays Miranda Priestly, and Matt Henry, who stars as art director Nigel, were among those posing on the red carpet ahead of the performance which showcases an original score by Sir Elton. The variety show will also see debuts from British singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor with her hit track Murder On The Dancefloor while Eurovision winner Nemo is also featured on the bill. Also posing on the carpet were US magicians and comedy duo Penn and Teller, whose performance marks their 50th anniversary. Comedy will come from Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor, writer and comic Scott Bennett, Scottish comedian Larry Dean and political comic Matt Forde – who posed on the red carpet with a crutch after undergoing surgery for cancer on his spine. Among the arrivals was TV presenter Lorraine Kelly, who will make an appearance in this year’s show with her Change And Check Choir led by Wet Wet Wet singer Marti Pellow. The choir, made up of women from across the UK who detected their breast cancer through Kelly’s campaign, will perform Love Is All Around, which is being re-released to raise awareness of breast cancer early detection. It comes hours after Camilla insisted the “show must go on” after pulling out of attending the performance on Friday evening as doctors advised that she should prioritise rest. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “Following a recent chest infection, the Queen continues to experience some lingering post-viral symptoms, as a result of which doctors have advised that, after a busy week of engagements, Her Majesty should prioritise sufficient rest. “With great regret, she has therefore withdrawn from attendance at tonight’s Royal Variety Performance. His Majesty will attend as planned.” A royal source said the Queen was “naturally disappointed to miss the evening’s entertainments and sends her sincere apologies to all those involved, but is a great believer that ‘the show must go on'”. “She hopes to be back to full strength and regular public duties very soon,” the source added. The Royal Variety Performance will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player in December. Money raised from the show will go to help people from the world of entertainment in need of care and assistance, with the Royal Variety Charity launching an initiative to help those with mental health issues this year.

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-- Shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Bill Maher has heard enough crowing about cutting off family members who voted for Donald Trump . The "Real Time" host used his "new rule" segment on Friday to push back against the idea that you should excise Republicans from your life in the wake of the election. Maher sees the holiday season as the starting point of any national reconciliation, figuring that we can't possibly unify the country until we unify our dining room tables. "For the Democrats, this was a brutal loss , but the plan to deal with it has to be better than 'stay in a snit,'" he said. "Family isn't like gender. You can't fix it by cutting off members." Maher railed against Yale psychiatrist Dr. Amanda Calhoun, who told MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid that it's "okay to cut off family members if they voted for Trump." Maher compared the act of refusing to spend holidays with Trump voters to "not letting certain people sit with you on the bus" as a photo of Rosa Parks flashed on the screen, drawing groans from the audience. Related "Look in the mirror": Maher sends message to Democrat "losers" "[Calhoun] also said that it shouldn’t be automatic that family members think they’re entitled to your time. She said that’s just a societal norm," Maher continued. "Family. Who do they think they are? Family?" Maher thought it was ridiculous that a mental health professional would encourage people to isolate during the holidays, wondering if she also recommended drinking too much and putting on weight. Ultimately. Maher pushed for a tone of reconciliation during the holidays. "If we ever want this nation to heal, this is what we have to do," he said. "Force ourselves to reach out and find out why someone feels the way they do and make the choices they make without prejudging them a monster." Maher also asked liberals to consider the fact that Trump is getting through the holidays just fine and that he "couldn't ask for a better gift" than knowing his opponents were sulking. "I'm sure Mar-a-Lago already has bells ringing and stockings hung like Arnold Palmer ," he said. Watch the whole segment below: Read more about Bill Maher “If she said 'Vote for Trump,' he’d win”: Maher says "cult leader" Swift can sway election Bill Maher casually predicts Trump win during chat with Chris Wallace No one cares anymore about cancel culture, but it is a heckuva marketing tool for some comics MORE FROM Alex Galbraith Advertisement:Conor McGregor's online rant as he vows to appeal court decision

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, once called a 'pretty good Canadian,' dies at 100On Sunday, former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100, following . The sports world joined the nation in mourning the former president, who was an ardent sports fan, especially with teams in his native Georgia. President Carter was honored by a number of teams based in Atlanta, including the Atlanta Falcons, with the team stating that it mourned Carter's passing. We mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) Arthur M. Blank, the owner of the Falcons and MLS team Atlanta United, put out a lengthy tribute to Carter on social media. "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend and role model, President Jimmy Carter. He was a great America, a proud Georgian and an inspirational global humantarian," Blank wrote in a posted to the accounts of both teams and the Blank Family Foundation. In the statement, Blank spoke about meeting Carter, who he described as a principled humanitarian and "an avid sports fan" of the Falcons and Atlanta United. "Mostly, I will remember President Carter as my friend, a guiding light and someone who served humanity day in and day out - a quality he exhibited daily throughout his remarkable life," Blank wrote. "I join with the city of Atlanta, the state of Georgia, and a grieving nation in mourning the loss of one of the world's most compassionate souls. I will miss his dearly." A statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter from Arthur M. Blank. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, his loved ones and all Americans. — Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (@BlankFoundation) Another local team, the Atlanta Braves, wrote in a on social media that the late president "was a testament to the best America, and Georgia can produce." "While the world knew him as a remarkable humanitarian and peacemaker, we knew him as a dedicated Braves fan and we will miss having him in the stands cheering on his Braves," the team said in the statement. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) Nationally, multiple leagues honored President Carter on social media. In a , MLB wrote mourned the former president's passing, and wrote about Carter's love of the Braves. "A Georgia native, President Carter was an ardent supporter of the Atlanta Braves. As Governor of Georgia, he was in attendance when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium on April 8, 1974," the league wrote. "Over the years, President and Mrs. Carter would often be seen cheering on the Braves in many Postseason contests. We extend our deepest condolences to the Carter family." We join the nation in mourning the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of The United States. A Georgia native, President Carter was an ardent supporter of the Atlanta Braves. As Governor of Georgia, he was in attendance when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record... — MLB (@MLB) The NBA wrote that the league as a whole mourned the president' passing. "President Carter's extraordinary humanitarian efforts and commitment to public service are an inspiration to people everywhere," the league wrote in a on social media. The NBA family mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter. President Carter’s extraordinary humanitarian efforts and commitment to public service are an inspiration to people everywhere. — NBA (@NBA) Navy Football also wrote a post in honor of President Carter. The late president graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1947, and played sprint football with the Midshipmen. Rest in Peace President Carter — Navy Football (@NavyFB) The Muhammad Ali Center also put out a statement, with the organization praising Carter for the work he did in his lifetime. The tribute included a photo of the famous boxer shaking hands with President Carter during a visit to the White House. Ali died in 2016, at the age of 74. "President Jimmy Carter was a Humanitarian, a patriot, an advocate. He and Muhammad Ali shared a long friendship, and we share in the country's mourning the loss of this giant figure," said the center in a . President Jimmy Carter was a Humanitarian, a patriot, an advocate. He and Muhammad Ali shared a long friendship, & we share in the country’s mourning the loss of this giant figure. “Our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears & prejudices.”- Jimmy Carter — Muhammad Ali Center (@AliCenter)

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Franklin Strategic Mortgage Portfolio Q3 2024 CommentaryERIE, Pa. , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At its regular meeting held Dec. 10, 2024, the Board of Directors of Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE ) set the management fee rate charged to Erie Insurance Exchange, approved an increase in shareholder dividends and declared the regular quarterly dividend. Erie Indemnity Company has paid regular shareholder dividends since 1933. The Board agreed to maintain the current management fee rate paid to Erie Indemnity Company by Erie Insurance Exchange at 25 percent, effective Jan. 1, 2025 . The management fee rate was 25 percent for the period Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024 . The Board has the authority under the agreement with the subscribers (policyholders) at Erie Insurance Exchange to set the management fee rate at its discretion; however, the maximum fee rate permissible by the agreement is 25 percent. This action was taken based on various factors including consideration and review of the relative financial positions of Erie Insurance Exchange and Erie Indemnity Company. The Board also agreed to increase the regular quarterly cash dividend from $1.275 to $1.365 on each Class A share and from $191.25 to $204.75 on each Class B share. This represents a 7.1 percent increase in the payout per share over the current dividend rate. The next quarterly dividend is payable Jan. 22, 2025 , to shareholders of record as of Jan. 7, 2025 , with a dividend ex-date of Jan. 7, 2025 . About Erie Insurance According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania , is the 12th largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written. Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 17th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, ERIE has more than 7 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia . News releases and more information are available on ERIE's website at www.erieinsurance.com. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements contained herein that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements and, as such, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ, perhaps materially, from those discussed herein. Forward-looking statements relate to future trends, events or results and include, without limitation, statements and assumptions on which such statements are based that are related to our plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, intentions, and adequacy of resources. Examples of forward-looking statements are discussions relating to premium and investment income, expenses, operating results, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Among the risks and uncertainties, in addition to those set forth in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, that could cause actual results and future events to differ from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements include the following: dependence upon our relationship with the Erie Insurance Exchange ("Exchange") and the management fee under the agreement with the subscribers at the Exchange; dependence upon our relationship with the Exchange and the growth of the Exchange, including: general business and economic conditions; factors affecting insurance industry competition, including technological innovations; dependence upon the independent agency system; and ability to maintain our brand, including our reputation for customer service; dependence upon our relationship with the Exchange and the financial condition of the Exchange, including: the Exchange's ability to maintain acceptable financial strength ratings; factors affecting the quality and liquidity of the Exchange's investment portfolio; changes in government regulation of the insurance industry; litigation and regulatory actions; emergence of significant unexpected events, including pandemics and economic or social inflation; emerging claims and coverage issues in the industry; and severe weather conditions or other catastrophic losses, including terrorism; costs of providing policy issuance and renewal services to the subscribers at the Exchange under the subscriber's agreement; ability to attract and retain talented management and employees; ability to ensure system availability and effectively manage technology initiatives; difficulties with technology or data security breaches, including cyber attacks; ability to maintain uninterrupted business operations; compliance with complex and evolving laws and regulations and outcome of pending and potential litigation; factors affecting the quality and liquidity of our investment portfolio; and ability to meet liquidity needs and access capital. A forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and reflects our analysis only as of that date. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, or otherwise. SOURCE Erie Indemnity CompanyGunmen opened fire early Sunday at a bar in southeast Mexico , killing six people and injuring at least five others. The shooting took place in the coastal province of Tabasco, which is struggling with a recent increase in violence. Public Safety Secretary Omar García Harfuch said on X that the shooting happened in Villahermosa and that federal authorities are working with local officials to help solve the crime. "Armed persons" entered the bar "looking for a specific person" and the shots hit those nearby, state deputy prosecutor Gilberto Melquiades said at a press conference, adding that an investigation was ongoing, AFP reported. No arrests were reported, and it wasn't immediately clear what prompted the shooting. Videos posted on social media show people fleeing the bar while some survivors stayed with the victims as police arrived. The spiraling violence , much of it linked to drug trafficking and gangs, has seen more than 450,000 people murdered in Mexico since 2006. Sunday's attack was the latest violent incident to occur as President Christina Sheinbaum inherited a whirlwind of violence. The former Mexico City mayor, who became the country's first woman president on October 1, has ruled out declaring "war" on drug cartels. Instead, she has pledged to continue her predecessor's strategy of using social policy to tackle crime at its roots, while also making better use of intelligence. Sheinbaum has also studiously avoided using the "hugs, not bullets" slogan popularized by her predecessor and mentor, López Obrador. Earlier this month, gunmen opened fire in a bar in central Mexico killing 10 people and injuring 13. The attack took place in the historic city center of Querétaro in a region that until recently had long been spared the violence seen in neighboring states like Guerrero. Mexico Crime

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Multiple roads in or near Cirencester closed after floodsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Londynn Jones scored 15 points, making all five of her 3-pointers, and fifth-ranked UCLA stunned No. 1 South Carolina 77-62 on Sunday, ending the Gamecocks’ overall 43-game winning streak and their run of 33 consecutive road victories. The Gamecocks (5-1) lost for the first time since April 2023, when Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat them in the NCAA Tournament national semifinals. Te-Hina Paopao scored 18 points and Tessa Johnson scored 14 for the Gamecocks, whose road winning streak was third-longest in Division I history. It was the first time UCLA took down a No. 1 team in school history, having been 0-20 in such games. The program's previous best wins were over a couple of No. 2s — Oregon in 2019 and Stanford in 2008. Elina Aarnisalo added 13 points as one of five Bruins in double figures. UCLA (5-0) dominated from start to finish, with the Bruins' suffocating defense preventing the Gamecocks from making any sustained scoring runs. South Carolina: The Gamecocks trailed by double-digits at halftime for the first time since Dec. 21, 2021, against Stanford, according to ESPN. Chloe Kitts, who averages a team-leading 14 points, finished the game with 2 points on 1 of 7 shooting. UCLA: The Bruins led 43-22 at halftime. Eight different players scored and contributed to 11-0 and 7-0 runs in the first and second quarters as they shot 52% from the field. The first quarter set the tone for a game in which the Gamecocks never led. They missed their first nine shots and were 4 of 18 from the floor in the quarter. UCLA ran off 11 straight points to take a 20-10 lead into the second quarter. The Bruins dominated the boards, 41-34, and held the Gamecocks well under their scoring average of 80.2 points. South Carolina travels to Florida to meet Iowa State in the Fort Myers Tipoff on Thanksgiving. UCLA travels to the Rainbow Wahine Showdown in Hawaii to play UT Martin on Friday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 all season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballRepublican Senator Markwayne Mullin claims ’s was “falsely accused” of , defending his claim days earlier that had just been “flirting” with his accuser. A from the 2017 incident revealed that the woman, who has not been identified, told police that Hegseth blocked the door to stop her from leaving his hotel room and took her phone away before . Hegseth has maintained that the encounter was consensual. Earlier this week, the Oklahoma senator told reporters in the Capitol that he had read the police report: “If you read it, you can clearly see that it was two people flirting with each other.” On CNN Sunday, Mullin defended his previous claim and said that be believed that the encounter was consensual “was accurate,” he said. “There was no case here. He was falsely accused,” he added. “She was being the aggressor. Pete wasn’t even flirting with her. He was flirting with a different girl, and [the Jane Doe] was trying to flirt with Pete.” In the police report, another woman told authorities that Hegseth had invited her back to his hotel room, but she “politely declined.” CNN host Dana Bash pressed Mullin: “From your perspective, you believe his part of the story and not hers?” “I absolutely do. He wasn’t charged. He wasn’t even kind of charged in this. There was no crime committed. The police dropped everything,” he replied. While he did not face charges, as part of a confidential settlement to prevent a potential lawsuit, which he labeled as baseless. “What’s unfortunate in today’s world is you can be accused of anything. And then especially if it’s something like this, you are automatically assumed to be guilty,” Mullin told Bash. Investigators in Monterey, California were first notified about the alleged incident by a nurse, who told police a patient came to the hospital requesting a sexual assault exam for an incident that had occurred five days earlier, according to the newly released police report. The patient, identified as Jane Doe in the report, said she struggled to remember what happened, but recalled being intoxicated — and even speculated “something may have been slipped into her drink” because of her memory lapses. Although she didn’t remember how, Jane Doe said she wound up in Hegseth’s hotel room. She told police that Hegseth “took her phone from her hands” and when she tried to leave his room, and that Hegseth “blocked the door with his body,” according to the report. She recalled “saying ‘no’ a lot” but “did not remember much else,” the report says. Meanwhile, Hegseth told police that when they went back to his room, the woman “sat down in the room and did not leave,” which he found “odd.” The sex was “consensual,” they had discussed him wearing a condom, and he “continuously asked Doe if she was [OK] because he did not want Doe to get in trouble,” according to the report. Hegseth is among several of of sexual misconduct. Most of the scrutiny has focused on now-former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump’s initial pick for attorney general who later from consideration. Gaetz stepped aside after details emerged from two probes, including . Records obtained by and suggest that Gaetz paid more than Following Trump’s election, a startling trend emerged: men started posting the phrase on women’s social media posts. Some of Trump’s own . “This is not a good time for survivors or victims,” one woman told in the days after Trump’s victory. “People are not going to speak up because, look, it’s falling on deaf ears. No one cares.” Trump has denied all the accusations against him. Trump’s was when the details of the sexual assault allegation against Hegseth and the reports of his settlement became public.

“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to make “Glicked” — or even “Babyratu” — happen. The counterprogramming of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in July 2023 hit a nerve culturally and had the receipts to back it up. Unlike so many things that begin as memes, it transcended its online beginnings. Instead of an either-or, the two movies ultimately complemented and boosted one another at the box office. This combination of images shows promotional art for "Gladiator II," left, and "Wicked." And ever since, moviegoers, marketers and meme makers have been trying to recreate that moment, searching the movie release schedule for odd mashups and sending candidates off into the social media void. Most attempts have fizzled (sorry, “Saw Patrol” ). This weekend is perhaps the closest approximation yet as the Broadway musical adaptation “Wicked” opens Friday against the chest-thumping sword-and-sandals epic “Gladiator II.” Two big studio releases (Universal and Paramount), with one-name titles, opposite tones and aesthetics and big blockbuster energy — it was already halfway there before the name game began: “Wickiator,” “Wadiator,” “Gladwick” and even the eyebrow raising “Gladicked” have all been suggested. “'Glicked' rolls off the tongue a little bit more,” actor Fred Hechinger said at the New York screening of “Gladiator II” this week. “I think we should all band around ‘Glicked.’ It gets too confusing if you have four or five different names for it.” As with “Barbenheimer," as reductive as it might seem, “Glicked” also has the male/female divide that make the fan art extra silly. One is pink and bright and awash in sparkles, tulle, Broadway bangers and brand tie-ins; The other is all sweat and sand, blood and bulging muscles. Both films topped Fandango’s most anticipated holiday movie survey, where 65% of respondents said that they were interested in the “Glicked” double feature. Theaters big and small are also pulling out the stops with movie-themed tie-ins. B&B Theaters will have Roman guards tearing tickets at some locations and Maximus popcorn tubs. Marcus Theaters is doing Oz photo ops and friendship bracelet-making. Alamo Drafthouse is leaning into the singalong aspect (beware, though, not all theaters are embracing this) and the punny drinks like “Defying Gravi-Tea.” This image released by Universal Pictures shows Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande in a scene from the film "Wicked." “Rather than it being in competition, I think they’re in conversation,” “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal said. “This industry needs a shot in the arm. Those films gave it last year. We hope to do it this year.” And the hope is that audiences will flock to theaters to be part of this moment as well. It's a sorely needed influx of could-be blockbusters into a marketplace that's still at an 11% deficit from last year and down 27.2% from 2019, according to data from Comscore. “Competition is good for the marketplace. It’s good for consumers,” said Michael O'Leary, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners. “Having two great movies coming out at the same time is simply a multiplier effect.” “Glicked” is currently tracking for a combined North American debut in the $165 million range, with “Wicked” forecast to earn around $100 million (up from the $80 million estimates a few weeks ago) and “Gladiator II” pegged for the $65 million range. “Barbenheimer” shattered its projections last July. Going into that weekend, “Barbie” had been pegged for $90 million and “Oppenheimer” around $40 million. Ultimately, they brought in a combined $244 million in that first outing, and nearly $2.4 billion by the end of their runs. It’s possible “Glicked” will exceed expectations, too. And it has the advantage of another behemoth coming close behind: “Moana 2,” which opens just five days later on the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday. “Glickedana” triple feature anyone? This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Pedro Pascal, left, and Paul Mescal in a scene from "Gladiator II." “These are 10 important days,” O'Leary said. “It’s going to show the moviegoing audience that there’s a lot of compelling stuff out there for them to see.” There are infinite caveats to the imperfect comparison to “Barbenheimer,” as well. “Wicked” is a “Part One.” Musicals carry their own baggage with moviegoers, even those based on wildly successful productions (ahem, “Cats”). “Gladiator II” got a head start and opened internationally last weekend. In fact, in the U.K. it played alongside “Paddington in Peru,” where that double was pegged “Gladdington.” “Gladiator” reviews, while positive, are a little more divided than the others. And neither directors Ridley Scott nor Jon M. Chu has the built-in box office cache that Christopher Nolan’s name alone carries at the moment. The new films also cost more than “Barbie” ($145 million) and “Oppenheimer” ($100 million). According to reports, “Gladiator II” had a $250 million price tag; “Wicked” reportedly cost $150 million to produce (and that does not include the cost of the second film, due next year). The narrative, though, has shifted away from “who will win the weekend.” Earlier this year, Chu told The Associated Press that he loves that this is a moment where “we can root for all movies all the time.” Close behind are a bevy of Christmas releases with double feature potential, but those feel a little more niche. There’s the remake of “Nosferatu,” the Nicole Kidman kink pic “Babygirl” and the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.” The internet can’t even seem to decide on its angle for that batch of contenders, and none exactly screams blockbuster. Sometimes the joy is just in the game, however. Some are sticking with the one-name mashup (“Babyratu”); others are suggesting that the fact that two of the movies feature real-life exes (Timothée Chalamet and Lily-Rose Depp) is enough reason for a double feature. And getting people talking is half the battle. When in doubt, or lacking a catchy name, there’s always the default: “This is my Barbenheimer.” Associated Press journalist John Carucci and Film Writer Jake Coyle contributed reporting. Last summer, Malibu's iconic blonde faced off against Cillian Murphy and the hydrogen bomb in the unforgettable "Barbenheimer" double feature. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG bought a new stake in Kinder Morgan, Inc. ( NYSE:KMI – Free Report ) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 48,016 shares of the pipeline company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,061,000. Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Northwest Investment Counselors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Kinder Morgan during the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC bought a new position in Kinder Morgan in the first quarter valued at $30,000. HWG Holdings LP purchased a new stake in Kinder Morgan during the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Planning Capital Management Corp lifted its stake in Kinder Morgan by 143.6% during the third quarter. Planning Capital Management Corp now owns 1,352 shares of the pipeline company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 797 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Strategic Financial Concepts LLC purchased a new position in shares of Kinder Morgan in the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. 62.52% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of analysts recently weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “conviction-buy” rating on shares of Kinder Morgan in a research report on Friday, October 18th. Stifel Nicolaus upped their price objective on shares of Kinder Morgan from $22.00 to $23.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 27th. Truist Financial lifted their target price on shares of Kinder Morgan from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 17th. Bank of America initiated coverage on shares of Kinder Morgan in a research report on Thursday, October 17th. They set a “buy” rating and a $27.00 price target for the company. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price objective on Kinder Morgan from $30.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 15th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, four have assigned a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $25.36. Kinder Morgan Price Performance Shares of KMI stock opened at $28.49 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a current ratio of 0.46. The firm has a market cap of $63.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.99, a P/E/G ratio of 4.11 and a beta of 0.91. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $24.56 and its 200-day moving average price is $21.82. Kinder Morgan, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $16.47 and a fifty-two week high of $28.81. Kinder Morgan ( NYSE:KMI – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 16th. The pipeline company reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.27 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $3.70 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.05 billion. Kinder Morgan had a net margin of 16.76% and a return on equity of 7.87%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.25 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Kinder Morgan, Inc. will post 1.18 earnings per share for the current year. Kinder Morgan Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 15th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 31st were given a dividend of $0.2875 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, October 31st. This represents a $1.15 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.04%. Kinder Morgan’s payout ratio is 100.88%. Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, President Thomas A. Martin sold 19,121 shares of Kinder Morgan stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.28, for a total transaction of $502,499.88. Following the sale, the president now directly owns 897,652 shares in the company, valued at $23,590,294.56. The trade was a 2.09 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink . Also, Director C Park Shaper sold 690,142 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, October 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.75, for a total value of $17,081,014.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 6,809,858 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $168,543,985.50. This trade represents a 9.20 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Company insiders own 12.64% of the company’s stock. Kinder Morgan Profile ( Free Report ) Kinder Morgan, Inc operates as an energy infrastructure company primarily in North America. The company operates through Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals, and CO2 segments. The Natural Gas Pipelines segment owns and operates interstate and intrastate natural gas pipeline, and storage systems; natural gas gathering systems and natural gas processing and treating facilities; natural gas liquids fractionation facilities and transportation systems; and liquefied natural gas gasification, liquefaction, and storage facilities. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding KMI? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Kinder Morgan, Inc. ( NYSE:KMI – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Kinder Morgan Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Kinder Morgan and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .