jili1788 California will revive its own subsidy programs for electric vehicles if Donald Trump guts US federal tax breaks for such cars, the state's governor said Monday. The president-elect has said repeatedly he would scrap what he called the "electric vehicle mandate" -- actually a $7,500 federal rebate for anyone who purchases an EV. Gavin Newsom, who heads the solidly Democratic state and has pitched himself as a leader of the anti-Trump political resistance, said Monday California was not "turning back" towards polluting transport. "We will intervene if the Trump Administration eliminates the federal tax credit, doubling down on our commitment to clean air and green jobs in California," Newsom said. "We're not turning back on a clean transportation future -- we're going to make it more affordable for people to drive vehicles that don't pollute," he added. "Consumers continue to prove the skeptics wrong -– zero-emission vehicles are here to stay." If Trump scraps the tax credit, California could revive its own Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, which ran until November 2023, granting rebates of up to $7,500 for people buying battery-powered cars, a press release said. California leads the nation in electric vehicle adoption, and is the single biggest market in the country, representing around a third of all units sold in the United States. State figures show that more than two million so-called "zero emission vehicles" -- which include fully electric vehicles as well as plug-in hybrids -- have now been sold in the state, with one-in-four new cars in that category. On the campaign trail, Trump was frequently hostile to electric vehicles, which he has linked with what he calls the "hoax" of climate change. He vowed repeatedly that under his watch the United States would become "energy dominant," chiefly through expanded oil and gas extraction. For many in California, such pledges are anathema, with the state frequently battered by the tangible effects of climate change, from huge wildfires to droughts to furious storms. Newsom -- who many believe has White House ambitions of his own -- has positioned himself as a bulwark against the feared excesses of an incoming Trump administration on issues from climate change to immigration, vowing to be a check on its power. With 40 million people, the sheer size of California's market has for a long time helped set the national tone when it comes to pollution standards for automakers. Rather than make two versions of the same vehicles, Detroit giants have willingly adopted California's tougher rules on emissions and efficiency for nationwide sales. That de facto standard-setting power has angered Republicans like Trump, who say -- on this issue -- states should not be allowed to set their own rules. hg/aha Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, sports, arts & entertainment, state legislature, CFD news, and more.

The much-criticized healthcare skeptic has been mentioned for jobs in the Trump administration. Trump's nominee for health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has also called to end community fluoridation.NFL Week 14 could be the turning point for this year's playoff race. Just look at the standings as the 2024 regular season reaches its stretch run , and then glance at the schedule. It's littered with games that could decide division races , wild card spots and postseason tiebreakers. That starts Thursday night when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers in a matchup of NFC North contenders. Sunday's action includes a matchup to decide first place the NFC West ( Seahawks vs. Cardinals ), two teams in the middle of the logjam atop the NFC North and NFC South ( Falcons vs. Vikings ) and "Sunday Night Football" featuring the two best teams in the AFC West ( Chargers vs. Chiefs ). There's a whole lot at stake. After this week, when six teams are on a bye, every team in the league will have only four games left in the regular season. The playoffs aren't far off anymore , and analysts are already weighing in on what might happen next. Here is an early look at picks and predictions for every game on the Week 14 schedule : NFL Week 14 game predictions, picks Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Monday, Dec. 2 NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions ∎ BetMGM : Packers cover with Lions ailing "Aidan Hutchinson, Alex Anzalone and now Malcolm Rodriguez. Those are the glaring absentees for Detroit (on defense), which also has Marcus Davenport on IR and Carlton Davis sidelined. The quality of Detroit’s offense may be enough to overcome those absences from an outright standpoint, but will they really cover this big a number?" ∎ Arizona Republic : Lions 28, Packers 24 "Can the Packers upset the Lions in Detroit? Sure they can. Will they? We don't think so after the Lions got a bit of a wake-up call against the Bears on Thanksgiving." New York Jets at Miami Dolphins ∎ Betting Pros : Dolphins win big "This is a good spot for the Dolphins to get back on track. ... New York’s offense continues to struggle, and its defense has also been an issue. With Miami at home, the offense should be able to cruise to a lopsided win and keep their slim playoff hopes alive." ∎ Pro Football Network : Dolphins 24, Jets 17 "The metrics tell you that the Dolphins are the superior team here offensively, while they are essentially even defensively. Throw in home-field advantage, and it makes a lot of sense that Miami is favored." Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings ∎ BetMGM : Take the points with Atlanta "Atlanta’s 17-13 defeat against the Chargers is slightly misleading. (Kirk) Cousins threw four interceptions, including one in the end zone, and had a pick returned for a touchdown. But the Falcons offense dominated the line of scrimmage and produced a strong offensive performance. Atlanta outgained the Chargers, 350-187." ∎ Bookies.com : Vikings get a 'must' win "Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota. The Vikings have moved on just fine without him, going 10-2 in their first dozen games with Sam Darnold at QB. ... They're just one game behind Detroit in the race for the NFC North and the (slim) possibility for a first-round bye and home field. This one is a must. The Falcons have begun their late-season descent in the NFC South." New Orleans Saints at New York Giants ∎ Arizona Republic : Saints 21, Giants 13 "If the Giants want to get a win at home this season, this might be their best opportunity. Still, we don't like New York's chances." ∎ Pro Football Network : Saints 20, Giants 17 "It is uncomfortable to lay five points with this Saints team on the road. They are 1-4 on the road this year, with their only win coming indoors against the Dallas Cowboys back in Week 2, meaning they’re 0-3 outdoors this season." Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles ∎ Bookies.com : Eagles win, Panthers cover "The Panthers have covered in 4 straight games, including their lone two wins of the season in early November. ... Philly has won 8 straight and has also covered in its past 4 games. But this number is the largest the Eagles have faced all season as favorites. Philly wants to run the ball and the clock here. Bryce Young and the Panthers' defense can deliver the back door cover here." ∎ Arizona Republic : Eagles 30, Panthers 16 "The Eagles are the biggest favorite of the week and for good reason. This team is rolling (eight straight wins). Jalen Hurts and company will make it nine straight after this game." Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers ∎ Betting Pros : Steelers get revenge "The Steelers were upset by the Browns (in Week 12) in a game that was significantly impacted by weather. However, Pittsburgh plays much better at home, and the offense has come to life under Russell Wilson. Expect the Steelers offense to score and for the defense to get after Jameis Winston." ∎ Pro Football Network : Steelers 20, Browns 17 "It’s hard to project which version of the (Jameis) Winston experience you’re going to get. Defensively, they are essentially even, so the edge goes to the Steelers." Las Vegas Raiders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers ∎ Bookies.com : Lay the points in Tampa "Baker Mayfield has the Bucs cooking just in time for the NFC South and NFC playoff race. Tampa Bay is getting healthier each week. The Bucs offense at home against a Mountain/West team with an early kickoff should over perform." ∎ Arizona Republic : Buccaneers 24, Raiders 14 "We wrote off Tampa Bay a few weeks ago. We were wrong. The Buccaneers are now tied for the NFC South lead and should at least be in that same position after this week." Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans ∎ BetMGM : Fade Will Levis and the Titans "Lost in the Jaguars ’ loss to the Texans is the fact their offense excelled behind Mac Jones ... But the crux of this play is fading Will Levis as a market favorite. Levis is 1-3 against the spread as a market favorite for his career. It’s also the first time Brian Callahan will play a game as a favorite with Levis. With Mason Rudolph, he’s 0-3 against the spread." ∎ Pro Football Network : Titans 23, Jaguars 20 "Can you really lay 4.5 points with Will Levis and a Titans’ defense that is seemingly crumbling? Equally, can you trust Mac Jones, who led his team to 13 points in two starts (albeit against very good defenses)?" Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals ∎ Arizona Republic : Cardinals 27, Seahawks 20 "The Cardinals really need to win this game to help their chances to win the NFC West after two-straight losses on the road. Luckily for Arizona, this game is at home, where the Bird Gang will help Arizona rise." ∎ Bookies.com : Seattle has the Cardinals' number "The Seahawks kept Kyler Murray’s offense out of the end zone in their 16-6 win over the Cardinals in Seattle two weeks ago. ... The Seahawks have beaten the Cardinals six-straight times." Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams ∎ Pro Football Network : Bills 30, Rams 20 "The Buffalo Bills are on a tear right now. They’ve won seven in a row, with five being by more than one score. Buffalo’s struggles, however, have come on the road. ... The Bills have a chance to fix that narrative in the next two weeks, and the first step comes against the Los Angeles Rams ." ∎ Arizona Republic : Bills 30, Rams 20 "The Rams are fighting for their playoff lives, but the Bills are just playing at an elite level right now. Matthew Stafford and company won't be able to keep up." Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers ∎ Pro Football Network : 49ers 23, Bears 20 "What a fascinating matchup this is between a team that has fired its head coach and another that is reeling from injury issues and coming off two humiliating road losses in cold-weather games." ∎ Bookies.com : Bet on the Bears "The 4-8 Bears have lost seven-straight on the road, but the Niners have failed to cover in four-straight. Chicago is primed for the interim-coach bounce back cover - if not win." Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs ∎ ESPN : Chargers cover in a close game "The Chiefs are riding a four-game win streak but haven't had a victory of more than 3.5 points ... The Chargers have also won five of their last six games. But their scoring margin in those six games is +49 compared to the Chiefs' margin of +11 over the same stretch. Los Angeles is playing much better than they were the last time these two teams met. And even if the Chiefs pull it out, it is likely that it's going to be a really close, last-second victory." ∎ Pro Football Focus : Bet on Chiefs' luck to run out "The Chargers have hit their stride in recent weeks, producing a better expected points added margin than Kansas City since Week 7. Their defense, especially, has been an elite unit and should be able to pressure Patrick Mahomes." Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys ∎ Arizona Republic : Bengals 24, Cowboys 17 "Two of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season. We have more faith in Joe Burrow and the Bengals' ability to put points on the scoreboard." ∎ Pro Football Network : Bengals 30, Cowboys 24 "The Bengals have been involved in several shootouts this year, but I question whether Cooper Rush can go toe-to-toe in one against Joe Burrow and that offense. ... Cincinnati is 2-4 this year when scoring over 30 points, demonstrating just how bad the defense is." We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.UP researchers develop ‘tsaang gubat’ tablets, syrup for gut pain

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou says Cristian Romero has apologised after appearing to question the club’s owners. The 26-year-old was forced off with an injury during the first half of Tottenham’s 4-3 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday and after the game spoke to Telemundo Deportes. Romero told the Spanish broadcaster: “You have to realise that something is going wrong. Hopefully they (club board) realise it. Advertisement “Hopefully they realise who the true responsible ones are and we move forward because it’s a beautiful club that, with the structure it has, could easily be competing for the title every year.” Speaking at his press conference before Tottenham’s Europa League match against Rangers , Postecoglou said Romero had been “very emotional” at having to leave the pitch prematurely but conceded “some of what he said wasn’t right”. “I’ve already spoken to Cristian about it. He’s apologised for the way he said it, particularly in the public sense, wasn’t the right way to go about things,” said Postecoglou. “He is a human being, he got emotional and I think he just expressed what he wanted to express publicly in the wrong way. He does care. “I think it would have been easier for him not to say anything. He does care, but like I said, there’s a way to do these things.” Romero’s centre-back partner Micky van de Ven also suffered an injury setback against Chelsea and both players will be unavailable for the trip to Ibrox. (Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)California vows to step in if Trump kills US EV tax credit

Enron, the notorious Texas energy company the collapsed after one of the largest corporate frauds in US history, resurfaced Monday — as part of an elaborate prank by the brand’s new owner. “We’re back. Can we talk?” blared a promotional video baring Enron’s logo that was posted to X on the 23rd anniversary of the company filing for bankruptcy. “In the modern world, you must accept change is the only constant. Learn how to adapt. Forgive,” the video said. “To allow change to happen in the world and within ourselves. We understand this better than anyone and we’re here to lead by example.” The video — which featured a ballerina dancing on the beach, a boxer sparring in the ring and a farmer working in the fields — turned out to be a parody backed by a T-shirt company. Trademark documents show an Arkansas-based LLC called The College Company bought the Enron trademark for $275 in 2020. The College Company’s co-founder, Connor Gaydos, also created Birds Aren’t Real along with Peter McIndoe. The mock conspiracy theory suggests birds are drones created by the government as surveillance tools — a joke that pokes fun at conspiracy theories themselves, and sells tons of “Birds Aren’t Real”-branded T-shirts to Gen Zers. CNN first reported Enron’s new owners. Enron did not comment on an inquiry about its current owners, though a certificate of incorporation for Enron Corporation obtained by The Post was filed earlier this year in Delaware. Reddit users were quick to speculate that the new Enron’s marketing efforts – including a billboard in Houston, Texas, where the original company was headquartered – are a lead-up to an Enron crypto token. In a press release, the company hinted at its future involvement in cryptocurrency, touting “permissionless innovation” as one of its key pillars moving forward. “Decentralized technology is advancing, and we will of course have a role to play in its future,” the company said in a statement. A seven-day-long banner on the Enron website counts down to the seconds on a “very special” announcement due next week. For now, the scheme is an elaborate prank to sell Enron-branded T-shirts, sweatshirts, “Dad hats” and water bottles from the shiny new Enron website. The new Enron is certainly leaning into the company name’s scandalous history, listing one of its core values as “repentant.” “Acknowledging and taking responsibility for past mistakes isn’t merely for show – it reflects our commitment to ethical practices moving forward,” the company said. Enron’s infamous collapse in 2001 led to executives, including Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling, getting prosecuted for fraud-related crimes. An independent review published in 2002 revealed how they had pocketed millions from off-the-book schemes and lied to shareholders about the company’s profits. Lay died of a heart attack in 2006 while he was awaiting sentencing. Skilling was released from federal custody in 2019 after serving 12 years in prison for conspiracy, insider trading, making false statements to auditors and securities fraud. Enron had also encouraged its employees to invest in the company stock just before it went belly-up, causing some workers to lose not only their jobs, but their life’s savings. The workers later won $85 million in a class action settlement. Trouble began to brew at Enron in August 2001, when Sharron Watkins, then a vice president at the company, discovered the accounting scandal and told Lay, then Enron’s chief executive. In October of that year, Enron reported a massive third-quarter loss of $618 million and revealed it had been inflating its earnings since 1997. Later that month, the company disclosed it was under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The next month, the company announced a $9 billion acquisition by Dynegy, a rival energy firm. But weeks later, Dynegy said it had terminated the talks. Enron filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection at the end of the year and by January 2002, the US Department of Justice had opened a criminal investigation into Enron’s demise.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 2, 2024-- Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) and Fairmount Holdings, Inc. today announced the successful closure of their transaction where Accel has acquired the owner of the FanDuel Sportsbook & Racetrack, for total consideration of approximately 3.45 million shares of Accel Class A-1 common stock. The strategic transaction adds a promising single site racetrack and future casino to extend Accel’s convenience gaming expertise to a larger and more concentrated form factor – an adjacency in locals gaming that is complementary to Accel’s steadily growing, route-based footprint. During the year ended December 31, 2023, Fairmount generated $29 million of revenue and modest Adjusted EBITDA from the site’s existing sportsbook, racetrack and 3 OTB locations. Accel plans to invest $85-95 million to fund Phase I and then Phase II casino construction and modest track investments. Accel’s five-year forecast suggests an Adjusted EBITDA potential of $20 to $25 million and over 75% free cash flow conversion – pointing to a compelling cash flow return on capital. The asset will be the cornerstone in a local gaming platform that builds on Accel’s capabilities and strengths as a leading route-based operator. “We are excited to close the acquisition of Fairmount and eager to refresh and revitalize an iconic racing and gaming asset. Our plan and timeline are ambitious and achievable, and we look forward to welcoming investors and visitors to our Phase I casino opening in Q2, 2025,” said Andy Rubenstein, Accel co-founder, President, CEO and Director. Mark, Phelan, Accel’s President of U.S. Gaming added “Over the past few months, our team has been hard at work. We’ve hired a Casino General Manager, received approvals from both the Illinois Gaming Board and Illinois Racing Board and finalized design and development plans for the first phase of the casino.” Compelling Strategic Rationale Natural Adjacency Accel’s organic and tuck-in M&A growth model has been proven over 14 years, scaling route-based gaming in Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, Nebraska and Georgia Accel has built a deep expertise in player experience, commercial partnerships, regulatory relationships and procurement The acquisition of the FanDuel Sportsbook and Racetrack extends route-based capabilities to a convenient single site for locals The casino Accel’s developing targets consumer segments adjacent to route-based gaming, owns the relationship with the player and leverages partner expertise in real estate development, food and beverage, and hospitality Attractive Return Profile The transaction has two parts – acquisition of Fairmount, the holder of the license and underlying site assets, for approximately 3.45 million shares of Accel Class A-1 common stock, and $85-95 million of expected casino build out and track investments funded from Accel’s revolver Projections of five-year adjusted EBITDA and robust free cash flow conversion point to an attractive return on capital – in-line with existing Accel’s route-based footprint Platform for Future Growth This transaction accesses a ‘locals gaming’ total addressable market (“TAM”) estimated by Eilers & Krejcik to be ~$15 billion in size Locals gaming assets remain largely unconsolidated, under family or small business ownership and far less often contested by larger gaming players The transaction has been approved by Accel’s Board of Directors, the Board of Directors and shareholders of Fairmount Holdings. Wells Fargo acted as exclusive financial advisor and Lewis Rice LLC acted as legal counsel to Fairmount Holdings in connection with the transaction. About Accel Accel is a leading distributed gaming operator in the United States and a preferred partner for local business owners in the markets it serves. Accel offers turnkey full-service gaming solutions to authorized non-casino locations such as bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, and fraternal and veteran establishments across the country. Accel installs, maintains, operates and services gaming terminals and related equipment for its location partners as well as redemption devices, stand-alone ATMs and amusement devices, including jukeboxes, dartboards, pool tables, and other entertainment related equipment. Accel also designs and manufactures gaming terminals and related equipment. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, any statements regarding the proposed acquisition, including statements regarding the anticipated benefits of the acquisition, investment and expansion plans, projected future results and market opportunities, as well as our estimates of number of gaming terminals, locations, revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and capital expenditures, our ability to generate returns on capital and improve our trading multiple. The words “predict,” “estimated,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “would,” “continue,” and similar expressions or the negatives thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent our current reasonable expectations, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, Accel regarding Fairmount, the acquisition or its anticipated effects or benefits, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or Fairmount’s actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the forward-looking statements, and you should be aware that results and events could differ materially and adversely from those contained in the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors including, but not limited to: Accel’s ability to integrate Fairmount’s operations with Accel’s own, to complete the casino development on a timely basis and within budget, and to operate the race track and casino businesses successfully; Accel’s ability to operate in existing markets or expand into new jurisdictions; Accel’s ability to offer new and innovative products and services that fulfill the needs of location partners and create strong and sustained player appeal; Accel’s dependence on relationships with key manufacturers, developers and third parties to obtain gaming terminals, amusement machines, and related supplies, programs, and technologies for its business on acceptable terms; the negative impact on Accel’s future results of operations by the slow growth in demand for gaming terminals and by the slow growth of new gaming jurisdictions; Accel’s heavy dependency on its ability to win, maintain and renew contracts with location partners; unfavorable macroeconomic conditions or decreased discretionary spending due to other factors such as interest rate volatility, persistent inflation, actual or perceived instability in the U.S. and global banking systems, high fuel rates, recessions, epidemics or other public health issues, terrorist activity or threat thereof, civil unrest or other macroeconomic or political uncertainties, that could adversely affect Accel’s business, results of operations, cash flows and financial conditions, Accel’s ability to integrate, develop and operate FanDuel Sportsbook & Racetrack and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in documents filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, forward-looking statements, including any projections or analysis, should not be viewed as factual and should not be relied upon as an accurate prediction of future results. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on Accel. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control), or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,2023 filed by Accel with the SEC on February 28, 2024 (the "Form 10-K"), as well as Accel’s other filings with the SEC. Except as required by law, we do not undertake publicly to update or revise these statements, even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed in this or other press releases or future quarterly reports, or company statements will not be realized. In addition, the inclusion of any statement in this press release does not constitute an admission by us that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. In addition, the industry in which we operate is subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors including those described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K, as well as Accel’s other filings with the SEC. These and other factors could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in this press release. Non-GAAP Financial Information This press release includes certain financial information not prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (“GAAP”), including Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, and Net Debt. EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and Net Debt are non-GAAP financial measures and are key metrics used to monitor ongoing core operations. Management of Accel believes such non-GAAP financial measures enhance the understanding of Accel’s underlying drivers of profitability and trends in Accel’s business and facilitates company-to-company and period-to-period comparisons, because these non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effects of certain non-cash items, represents certain nonrecurring items that are unrelated to core performance, or excludes non-core operations. Management of Accel also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are used by investors, analysts and other interested parties as measures of financial performance. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241202466306/en/ CONTACT: Investors Mathew Ellis Chief Financial Officer Accel Entertainment, Inc. 630-972-2235ir@accelentertainment.comMedia Eric Bonach H/Advisors Abernathy 212-371-5999eric.bonach@h-advisors.global KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA ILLINOIS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CASINO/GAMING GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SOURCE: Accel Entertainment, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/02/2024 04:30 PM/DISC: 12/02/2024 04:32 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241202466306/en

OTTAWA, ON , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - On December 4, Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) will be presenting a webinar explaining the current PFAS regulation worldwide. Claigan's webinar will also crystal ball on what is in store in the future. PFAS regulation, pushed by both the UN Stockholm Convention and public opinion, has expanded dramatically over the recent years. However, advocacy by industry has re-opened the conversation, in particular regarding the safety of fluoropolymers versus the water soluble PFAS salts commonly making headlines in the media. Key topics will include: PFAS in the EU PFAS in the US PFAS in Canada PFAS in Australia , Japan , and Singapore Changes in the UN Stockholm Convention on PFAS Expectations for the future Note - due to the expected demand, there will be two (2) webinars scheduled on December 4 . Webinars - Global Tour of PFAS Regulation Date: 4 December 2024 Time: 10am and 2pm Duration: 1 hour including Q&A To Register: 10am - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GEi5iNZ4RKmSvoRlfeFH4Q 2pm - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EkAwNnHeSgWDgineEhIpsw or on Claigan's Website at www.claigan.com/webinars About Claigan Environmental ( www.claigan.com ) Claigan is the leading provider in restricted materials compliance (consulting and testing). Claigan has tested thousands of products for PFAS, Section 71, REACH, POP, TSCA, Prop 65, and related global compliance. Claigan is an ISO 17025 certified laboratory, expert consultancy, and is dedicated to providing practical solutions for supply chain due diligence and social responsibility. At Claigan, our philosophy is simple: More Results, Less Journey. SOURCE Claigan Environmental Inc.

Capricor Therapeutics to Present at Upcoming Investor ConferencesSNP has left the NHS 'fighting for its life', damning report warns Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By KATE FOSTER, HEALTH EDITOR FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 17:15 EST, 2 December 2024 | Updated: 18:19 EST, 2 December 2024 e-mail View comments Scotland's NHS is fighting for its life after an official report found ‘fundamental change’ is needed and some services may have to be cut. In what opposition politicians have claimed is a ‘damning indictment of the SNP ’s appalling mismanagement’ of the health service, Audit Scotland said the Scottish Government needs to show ‘greater leadership’. With rising staffing costs and growing demand, the public spending watchdog also warns the NHS faces ‘difficult decisions’ about potentially stopping some services. Critics hit out after the latest report from Audit Scotland made clear that without improvements, ‘the NHS is unlikely to be able to meet growing demand’. John Swinney claims NHS is making progress in aftermath of Covid Scottish Conservative health spokesman Dr Sandesh Gulhane said: ‘The SNP has left the NHS fighting for its life. This report is a damning indictment of the SNP’s appalling mismanagement of Scotland’s NHS. ‘Successive health secretaries have been asleep at the wheel as the service has ended up in permanent crisis on their watch. ‘Delayed discharge has reached record levels, hundreds of thousands of Scots are on NHS waiting lists and cancer waiting times have not been met for over a decade. It is clear the SNP are out of ideas.’ Health spending accounts for about 40 per cent of the Scottish budget, but recent funding increases have been used largely to cover pay rises and inflation. And despite more money being spent, the NHS in Scotland is still seeing fewer patients than before the pandemic. Auditor General for Scotland Stephen Boyle said: ‘To safeguard the NHS, a fundamental change in how services are provided remains urgent. ‘The government needs to set out clearly how it will deliver reform, including how progress will be measured and monitored. ‘Difficult decisions are needed about making services more efficient or, potentially, withdrawing services with more limited clinical value to allow funding to be redirected. ‘Taking those steps will require greater leadership from Scottish Government and NHS leaders than we’ve seen to date.’ Audit Scotland also says there needs to be increased and ongoing focus on improving the health of the nation. It warned: ‘Without this change, the NHS is unlikely to be able to meet growing demand.’ Problems facing the NHS include waiting lists, delayed discharge, staff shortages and pandemic recovery. Planned treatment centres for elective surgery have been paused and there are pressures in social care. Work to reduce the NHS funding of some medicines and procedures ‘of limited clinical value’ is already ongoing. That includes ending prescriptions for cold remedies and vitamins which patients can buy in pharmacies as well as operations such as varicose vein treatment. But Audit Scotland suggested this should now go further. It said: ‘Difficult decisions will need to be made about transforming services and, potentially, what the NHS stops doing. ‘To address current financial pressures, fundamental change in how NHS services are provided is now urgently needed.’ Scottish Labour health spokesman Jackie Baillie said: ‘After 17 years of the SNP, our health service is broken. ‘The report shows clearly the price hard-working NHS staff and patients are paying for the lack of leadership from the SNP.’ Colin Poolman, director of the Royal College of Nursing in Scotland, said: ‘This is yet another damning report from Audit Scotland about the Scottish G overnment’s stewardship of the NHS. ‘The report also echoes our concerns about the workforce crisis. ‘Without a sustainable, long-term solution to what is now a chronic shortage of nursing staff the government will struggle to achieve the reform required.’ Professor Andrew Elder, President of The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, said: ‘If the government is serious about creating a more efficient system then delayed discharges must be dramatically reduced. ‘The ageing of our population is a triumph and the lack of effective social care in Scotland risks turning that triumph into a disaster.’ First Minister John Swinney said: ‘We are making progress after Covid. More procedures are being undertaken which is an indication that we are making inroads. ‘The government has a clear plan for reducing delayed discharge, tackling waiting times and making sure we have investments in people and infrastructure that will secure the future of the NHS.’ Health Secretary Neil Gray added: ‘We know people are waiting too long for treatment but remain determined to reduce waiting times. Significant activity is under way through our £30million investment to target pandemic backlogs.’ SNP NHS Share or comment on this article: SNP has left the NHS 'fighting for its life', damning report warns e-mail Add commentPacers waive former Celtics center amid disappointing start

On the very first play of the second half in Sunday's Week 12 game , Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold connected with wide receiver Jordan Addison for a 69-yard completion. During the play, Chicago Bears safety Jonathon Owens attempted to push Addison out of bounds, but the wideout kept his footing and turned a long completion into an even longer play. After the play was over, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus threw the red challenge flag, contesting that Addison stepped out of bounds during the tackle attempt by Owens. There was no overwhelming evidence of this while the play was unfolding, and after replay review, it was confirmed that Addison maintained his footing inbounds. Eberflus defended the challenge upon taking the podium for Monday's press conference. Full clip when he was asked about it. pic.twitter.com/7X3MtGANyW Eberflus's logic of applying extra scrutiny when big plays are involved is understandable. However, there was never any indication that Addison had stepped out of bounds. Opening the second half by blowing a timeout, which the Bears could've used at the end of the game, is an egregious mismanagement of head coaching responsibilities. Furthermore, the track record shows Eberflus hasn't earned the benefit of the doubt. He's 2/9 in his career on challenges — Sunday's marked his fifth consecutive lost challenge — and has now gone a full calendar year without winning one. This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.Wes Moore signals support to stock beer and wine in grocery stores

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