Every time I put on a skirt, I’m suddenly eight years old again. I’m watching the , my parents having clothed me and my sisters in itchy, matching outfits. Immediately, I’m confronted by a visceral desire to wear trousers. This feeling is not just a shift in personal style, but something more pertinent to the current political climate – so why is it that Gen Z/millennials like me (and the fashion world as a whole) I don’t feel the need to dress in alignment with men’s expectations of anymore. I’ve even recently thrown out all of my makeup! But why am I doing it? What does it all mean? I could, in part, chalk this up to my newfound comfort in pursuing more queer versions of expression – that’s certainly one reason for it. But, overwhelmingly, I’ve realised this knee-jerk reaction to skirts and dresses is because they subject me to the male gaze – and I’m just not comfortable with that anymore. Unsurprisingly, it’s worked: the more I’ve strayed from feminine presentation, the less men try to talk to me. Except on Halloween: on night, I was dressed as and some guy at the bar tried his luck – even after I pointed to myself and said, “Me?! Have you seen what I look like?” Some men, it seems, simply don’t take a hint. It’s felt strangely bold – transgressive, even – to dress in “boy ” and embrace alternative haircuts. The upside is: after a lifetime of being chatted up at parties or in bars, I don’t miss it. Since I’ve been dressing for myself – and less for the beauty ideals put on women – I’ve grown used to a lack of male attention. And I like it. It helps that dressing androgynously and embracing a non-binary aesthetic has not only become more accessible, it’s more socially appreciated – even trendy. What originally skated on the edge of the mainstream in the 2010s has now become a widespread form of expression. And to me, , it is clear this is the direction fashion is headed, too. noted in a recent Market Research Intellect report there’s to be a projected increase of 10.82 per cent in the unisex fashion market by 2031. People are after a more genderless or unisex appearance via what they wear. It’s not just a phase – it’s a movement. And many big brands are leading the way into more unisex, genderless fashion lines and styling choices. I experienced this first hand while attending the event at Paris Fashion Week. I chatted briefly with one of the brand representatives and learned that the masion has intentionally gone a unisex route with their latest collection. They’ve catered to more gender-inclusive shapes and designs, in line with fashion’s shifting trajectory. Why, though? Social media trends must play a role – as we see more and more people from a range of gender identities dressing in clothing regardless of who it’s been marketed to. The fast-paced world of Instagram and TikTok creates a consistent reimagination of the ways that certain clothing items are meant to be worn (for example: the influx of people integrating dresses and skirts over trousers or shorts). I witnessed this at NYFW when I attended the show and saw a variety of styling choices and unexpected ways of showcasing the garments via presentation format, as opposed to a runway event. It’s worth considering all of this in relation to – which is a theory that suggests skirt length rises and falls with stock values (though there is not much proof of this theory actually bearing much weight on modern society). Could it be that we’re in clothing gender “crisis” because of the cost of living? I’d argue no – because while there is no doubt that we’re in a time of austerity, this doesn’t accurately account for the way that clothing has become more androgynous over time. What is really going on for my generation is a widespread social shift away from the notion that women’s appearance exists exclusively in tandem with male attention – Fashion is just one of the ways young women like me are actively decentering men from our lives. This is why I’ve take a personal step away from more classically-feminine clothing – and would urge you to try it, too. I just don’t feel at home in these garments anymore – or comfortable with what they represent.genie pants 。

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BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund (NYSE:DMB) Trading Up 1.1% – Here’s What HappenedBrexit has made touring in Europe “simply not economically viable” for many artists , a minister has admitted, in a damning assessment of the impact leaving the EU is having on musicians . Creative industries minister Chris Bryant said the government “fully recognises the scale of challenges facing professionals wishing to tour in Europe ”. “Many have concluded it is simply not economically viable or logistically possible to tour in Europe,” he added. His comments are the most stark assesment of Brexit’s impact on the music industry by a member of Sir Keir Starmer’s top team, and comes as the prime minister is seeking to rebuild ties with Brussels in a post-Brexit “reset” . The admission came after a parliamentary question by SNP MP Stephen Gethins, who asked what the impact was of leaving the EU on touring artists. Mr Gethins told The Independent : “For years we have known that a disastrous Brexit deal is damaging our important music industry. It makes music and promotion of our artists much harder and in particular difficult for new and emerging talent. “This is an astonishing admission from the government that the Brexit deal is not sustainable. “The question is what are they going to do about it. Labour have told us they it will continue to support a hard Tory Brexit and refuse to rejoin the Single Market or Customs Union. We know from the Treasury’s own analysis that this will continue to damage every sector. “I welcome the admission but unless the government does something about it, Labour now owns this horrific Brexit deal as much as the Tories.” It comes after a report by UK Music found that almost every artist was suffering from the impact of Brexit, with leading musicians describing life outside the EU as “hell”. A survey by the industry body showed the number of artists saying Brexit had hit their income rose to 87 per cent in the last 12 months, compared with 82 per cent a year earlier. And its annual economic report said Brexit has been a “catastrophe” for the sector, with artists still seeing fewer invites to perform in the EU because of the difficulty bringing UK artists to the EU. The end of EU free movement at the start of 2021 reintroduced costly bureaucracy and paperwork for UK musicians wanting to perform on the continent and vice versa. Regulations included so-called “cabotage” rules that restrict UK lorries to just three stops while touring, as well as work permits and visas for some countries. Customs paperwork and “carnets” are also required to transport instruments and equipment – a formality last seen decades ago before the foundation of the bloc. UK-based songwriter Victoria Canal said: “Brexit is hell. It is expensive logistically, navigating routing and carnets, and it puts pressure on all of us. Whether you are an artist or crew, touring has a deep effect on mental health.” UK Music said: “A much more ambitious plan is needed to ensure the UK keeps pace with intensifying global competition.” Labour’s election manifesto promised to “improve trade and investment relations with the EU... to help our touring artists”, after years of chaos since the UK left the EU. Responding to Mr Gethins, Mr Bryant said: “We are already working collaboratively with the live music sector to address these key issues for our brilliant musicians, artists and their support staff and are engaging with the EU and EU Member States, with a view to improving arrangements for touring across the European continent without seeing a return to free movement. This is a priority for the whole ministerial team, the department and the government.” But James MacCleary, the Liberal Democrats spokesperson on Europe, said: “Artists and performers are cultural ambassadors, yet the barriers they face touring Europe post-Brexit are stifling creativity and costing livelihoods. “In 2023, UK music's contribution to the economy hit a record £7.6 billion, proving just how vital this industry is to our nation's prosperity and growth. It's refreshing to hear a minister finally admit that musicians have been let down by this botched Brexit deal. “We urgently need a better deal to make touring simple and affordable again – no more delays.”CHICAGO — Nearly seven years ago, two political insiders sitting in a City Hall office agreed: These days, you have to be careful how you talk. Too many politicians are much too obvious about their corrupt intentions and self-dealing, said then-Ald. Danny Solis and Michael McClain, an ally of powerful Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan. “They say these outrageous things you can’t say anymore,” McClain said. “... They’re too blatant. It’s just kind of — in my world, Springfield, people openly talk about it.” “So how does the Speaker deal with all this?” Solis asked, noting that the loose-lipped politicians they were discussing — like then-Democratic state legislators Luis Arroyo and Martin Sandoval and fundraiser Victor Reyes — were Madigan supporters. “Well, he has surrogates,” McClain said. “A guy like me, he sends to go talk to Luis.” “Smart,” Solis responded. “He’s gotta be one of the smartest, not just individuals, but elected officials, I‘ve met.” Solis said that stood in stark contrast to his colleague in the City Council, longtime 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke, who brazenly carried around business cards touting his property tax law firm featuring his work helping reduce taxes for Trump Tower. “You ever see the business cards he uses?” Solis asked McClain before they both shared a laugh. That 2017 exchange, captured on secret camera by Solis and played for jurors Tuesday in Madigan and McClain’s corruption trial, offered jurors a fascinating look into the behind-the-scenes handwringing of two longtime power brokers like Solis and McClain — and even how they worried that it could invite trouble from federal investigators. On the recording, in fact, McClain said the Department of Justice was planning to send 40 more prosecutors to Chicago. “They’ll wanna go after white collar crime,” McClain said. And in a later conversation also played for the jury, McClain had even blunter words for Sandoval, then the powerful head of the Senate Transportation Committee known for playing fast and loose with the rules. “Sandoval — that guy is a ... He’s a piece of work,” McClain told Solis in a recorded phone call. “I mean, I’ve never wanted the guy on my side. I think he’s an indictment waiting to happen frankly.” In the years that followed, Sandoval, Arroyo, Burke, McClain, and Madigan would all be facing federal indictment. Madigan, 82, of Chicago, who served for decades as speaker of the Illinois House before stepping down in 2021, faces racketeering charges alleging he ran his state and political operations like a criminal enterprise. He is charged alongside McClain, 77, a former ComEd contract lobbyist from downstate Quincy, who for years was one of Madigan’s closest confidants. Both men have pleaded not guilty and denied wrongdoing. Solis, prosecutors’ star witness, took the stand Tuesday for the third day in a row, as prosecutors played more video and audio he secretly recorded during his lengthy run as an FBI mole. Solis’s marathon testimony is expected to stretch into December. The meeting where Solis and McClain talked about their loose-lipped peers was called to discuss a development project involving a parking lot in Chinatown, which was then in Solis’s 25th Ward. Solis wanted Madigan’s assistance navigating Springfield bureaucracy because the state would have to transfer the land to the city before development could begin. It was unfolding against the backdrop of a bitter fight between Madigan, a powerhouse Democrat, and then-Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. If Rauner got word that Madigan supported the land transfer, he would certainly block it, McClain and Solis figured. So McClain came up with a backchannel strategy he thought could be successful: Longtime Republican lobbyist Nancy Kimme would feel things out at the governor’s office and report back to McClain, who would in turn communicate with Madigan and Solis. Solis, who by that point had been cooperating with the FBI for a year and a half, slipped in a reference to some back-scratching, appearing to promise that the Chinatown developers would give their business to Madigan’s private tax law firm. “In the past, uh, I have been able to steer some work to Mike, and these guys will do the same thing,” Solis told McClain. “So I’m hoping whatever happens in this 2018 election that this is gonna go through.” McClain was not visible on the video when Solis said that, and did not say anything in direct response. “When you made the comment to Mr. McClain about steering past work to Mike, did Mr. McClain express to you visually or audibly any confusion?” Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane MacArthur asked Solis on the stand Tuesday. “No,” Solis said. And he testified that he did not in fact actually know whether the developers of the Chinatown project intended to give Madigan any business. On the video, McClain responded by saying that if Kimme sensed Rauner was resistant to the plan, they could try to make inroads with J.B. Pritzker, who had announced his intentions to challenge Rauner in the 2018 gubernatorial race. Solis’s testimony Tuesday followed a marathon session on the stand Monday, during which he took jurors through his own salacious legal and personal issues and his unprecedented decision to flip and go undercover for the feds. Over nearly three hours, the jury heard about Solis’ sexual trysts at massage parlors, procuring erectile dysfunction pills from friends, an affair with his Chinese translator, a bag of cash handed over at a hotel in Shanghai, a breakup with his wife, and near financial ruin — all while he was heading up the City Council’s powerful Zoning Committee and taking gifts and favors from powerful friends. “I made a mistake,” Solis said when asked why he accepted the favors. “I thought they were my friends and I was wrong.” Solis’ highly anticipated testimony has provided a fascinating dive into one of the biggest public corruption cases in Chicago’s sordid history. It’s the culmination of a saga that began nearly eight and a half years ago, when FBI agents confronted Solis at his home in June 2016 and showed him evidence they’d gathered of his own misdeeds. Solis has so far come across as soft-spoken, testifying in a voice so quiet he’s been reminded several times to move closer to the microphone. After telling the jury Monday that he originally sought massages due to lower back issues, he at one point stood up on the witness stand for several minutes to stretch, remaining on his feet and leaning forward into the mic as he continued to answer questions. Before his testimony resumed Tuesday, the judge said Solis had been outfitted with a body microphone in case he needed to stand again. House Speaker Chris Welch reacts to the indictment of his predecessor, former House Speaker Michael Madigan. Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email.

The British Columbia government is increasing tax incentives for both local and international film and TV projects in an effort to attract more major productions to the province. Premier David Eby said the tax credit for international projects made in B.C. will jump from 28 to 36 per cent, and an incentive for Canadian-content productions will increase from 35 to 36 per cent. There’s also a special bonus to attract blockbuster productions with budgets of $200 million. Speaking on Thursday at the Martini Town studio, a New-York-themed backlot in Langley, B.C., Eby said tax incentives are the province’s “competitive advantage” and increasing them will help the industry that has been battered by the pandemic, labour disruptions and changes to industry practices. “This is a sector that’s taken some hits. The decision by major studios to ... reduce some of their budgets on production, the impact of labour disruptions, other jurisdictions competing with British Columbia for these productions with significant subsidies for the industry, means that we need to respond,” Eby said, the Manhattan street scene behind him decorated for Christmas. “We need to make sure that we continue to be competitive.” Government numbers show the film industry generated $2.7 billion in GDP in 2022 — roughly one per cent of provincial GDP — and $2 billion in 2023, a year affected by strike action and a decrease in global production A government statement says the incentives begin with productions that have principal photography starting Jan. 1, 2025, and projects with costs of greater than $200 million in B.C. will receive a two per cent bonus. Gemma Martini, chair of industry organization Screen BC and CEO of Martini Film Studios, told the news conference that it has been a “tumultuous” year for film and television, which supports tens of thousands of jobs. “It is clear that British Columbia is a well respected and preferred global production partner, but we must be able to compete at the bottom line,” she said. “We expect, we know, our government’s announcement will put B.C. back in the game to earn our true ‘Hollywood north’ reputation.” Foreign film and TV work makes up an average of 80 per cent of total production spending in B.C., and the government says maintaining strong international relationships is critical for the industry to continue to thrive. The government says it also intends to restore regional and distant-location tax credits that were cut last year for companies with a brick-and-mortar presence outside of Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Whistler and Squamish. Eby first promised to increase the tax credits as part of his election campaign earlier this year. Just days after the new B.C. cabinet was announced in November, a delegation that included Finance Minister Brenda Bailey and Arts and Culture Minister Spencer Chandra Herbert travelled to California to pitch B.C.‘s film and TV industry. Chandra Herbert told the news conference that during the trip they met industry representatives who are now looking at B.C. “in a bigger way” because of the new incentives. He said the additional two per cent bonus for productions over $200 million is a way to encourage larger productions to come and stay in B.C. “This is a way of making sure that the workers in this industry, and the companies, know that we’re here for them for the long term. You can make these investments long term. You can grow the industry today, tomorrow and into the years ahead,” he said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 12, 2024.Fresh protests in Georgia after PM vows to 'eradicate' opposition

Cerity Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Teleflex Incorporated ( NYSE:TFX – Free Report ) by 49.3% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 13,374 shares of the medical technology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,415 shares during the quarter. Cerity Partners LLC’s holdings in Teleflex were worth $3,308,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Cromwell Holdings LLC boosted its stake in shares of Teleflex by 59.0% in the 3rd quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC now owns 132 shares of the medical technology company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 49 shares during the period. Avior Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Teleflex by 190.6% in the 3rd quarter. Avior Wealth Management LLC now owns 154 shares of the medical technology company’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 101 shares during the period. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC purchased a new position in shares of Teleflex in the 3rd quarter valued at about $40,000. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board purchased a new position in shares of Teleflex in the 2nd quarter valued at about $42,000. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its stake in shares of Teleflex by 131.1% in the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 171 shares of the medical technology company’s stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 97 shares during the period. 95.62% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Teleflex Stock Up 0.6 % Teleflex stock opened at $193.08 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $219.90 and its 200 day moving average price is $222.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 2.42 and a quick ratio of 1.39. The company has a market cap of $8.97 billion, a PE ratio of 38.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.96 and a beta of 1.18. Teleflex Incorporated has a 1-year low of $185.66 and a 1-year high of $257.85. Teleflex Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 15th will be given a $0.34 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 15th. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.70%. Teleflex’s dividend payout ratio is currently 27.04%. Analyst Ratings Changes Several research firms recently weighed in on TFX. StockNews.com upgraded Teleflex from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Truist Financial reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $227.00 price target (down previously from $255.00) on shares of Teleflex in a research report on Monday, November 4th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Teleflex in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Stephens lifted their price target on Teleflex from $275.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 2nd. Finally, Mizuho dropped their target price on Teleflex from $275.00 to $250.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, November 1st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $259.25. Read Our Latest Stock Report on TFX About Teleflex ( Free Report ) Teleflex Incorporated designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies single-use medical devices for common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in critical care and surgical applications worldwide. The company provides vascular access products that comprise Arrow branded catheters, catheter navigation and tip positioning systems, and intraosseous access systems for the administration of intravenous therapies, the measurement of blood pressure, and the withdrawal of blood samples through a single puncture site. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding TFX? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Teleflex Incorporated ( NYSE:TFX – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Teleflex Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Teleflex and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .The hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s elusive killer yields new evidence, but few answers

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ABU DABI, Emiratos Árabes Unidos--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nov. 26, 2024-- La cumbre Open-Source AI Summit Abu Dhabi, organizada por el Instituto de Innovación Tecnológica (Technology Innovative Institute, TII), un centro mundial de investigación científica aplicada, fue inaugurada con conversaciones fundamentales que determinarán la agenda mundial de la IA. Este evento se celebra hoy y mañana en el hotel St. Regis Saadiyat Island y ya cuenta con más de 300 asistentes, en el marco del creciente interés internacional por las tensiones entre la IA de código abierto y la de código cerrado. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.