Sedgwick shares major trends in Forecasting 2025 reportPHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 23, 2024-- University of Phoenix is proud to support the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Winter Classic event each year with employee volunteers and as the presenting partner. The 27th annual D-backs Winter Classic, presented by University of Phoenix, took place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10. Event coordinators estimate 100 University of Phoenix, Phoenix-based employees volunteered alongside D-backs players, coaches and staff for the celebration. University volunteers handed out backpacks filled with gifts for the children including new shoes, a sweatshirt, and books. More than 600 children attended the event. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223934202/en/ Arizona school children gather around the Arizona Diamondbacks® mascot at the 27th annual Arizona Diamondbacks Winter Classic celebration presented by University of Phoenix. The event took place on December 10, 2024, at Chase Field and provides local children with a day of celebration. (Photo: Business Wire) “University of Phoenix is honored to continue our support of the Diamondbacks Winter Classic,” stated Provost and Chief Academic Officer John Woods, Ph.D. “This cherished event enables our two organizations to create unforgettable experiences for hundreds of school children across the valley. It’s heartwarming to witness our employees generously dedicating their time to support local children, highlighting our shared commitment to giving back.” The annual event provides Arizona schoolchildren from low-income, at-risk schools with a day of celebration, fun, and giving, with gifts provided by the University and Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. The event began more than two decades ago when Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson sought a way to give back to the community by providing children in need with new shoes. Since that time, the event has grown, and now features a friendly game of baseball, music and crafts for the children. This year’s activities included a baseball station featuring Baxter the D-backs mascot, photos with Santa, a shoe station, a University of Phoenix Reading Corner and a STEM activity Station. “The Winter Classic is a Diamondbacks tradition that we look forward to each December, and it would not be possible without the support of our friends at University of Phoenix,” said Derrick Hall, President, CEO & General Partner, Arizona Diamondbacks. “We are grateful for their partnership and their employees, who generously volunteer to help us bring a little bit of holiday magic and a whole lot of joy to hundreds of kids across the Valley every year.” University of Phoenix Academic Counseling Manager Amy Kelley has worked at the University for 20 years and was thrilled to volunteer at this year’s event. “It was truly an amazing experience,” Kelley states. “I was able to hand out hoodies to all the kids as they walked in and also served as a University of Phoenix team leader for one of the groups of students. The smiles and laughs that this event brought to the kids were so rewarding.” The University of Phoenix has been a proud sponsor of the Winter Classic since 2012. About University of Phoenix University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit phoenix.edu . About the Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks provide industry-leading entertainment in a clean, safe and family-friendly environment and make a positive impact on its fans and civic partners. The Diamondbacks on-field successes include their 2023 run to the National League Pennant and the franchise’s second trip to the World Series as well as their 2001 World Series title, seven trips to the postseason and vast array of player awards. The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, through its "D-backs Give Back" mantra, has made charitable contributions totaling more than $93 million to the Arizona community since 1997 to support three main areas of need – homelessness, indigent healthcare and children's programs of all types – as well as strategic programs to address the needs of our community’s veterans and first responders. The Valley’s premier entertainment, concert and event venue, Chase Field in downtown Phoenix is the home of the Diamondbacks and the first Major League Baseball stadium to feature a pool. The team was established in 1995 and played their inaugural season in 1998. For more information, please visit dbacks.com and losdbacks.com or follow the team on social media @Dbacks and @LosDbacks. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223934202/en/ CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT: Michele Mitchum University of Phoenix michele.mitchum@phoenix.edu KEYWORD: ARIZONA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: EDUCATION PHILANTHROPY BASEBALL SPORTS OTHER PHILANTHROPY CONTINUING UNIVERSITY SOURCE: University of Phoenix Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/23/2024 02:28 PM/DISC: 12/23/2024 02:28 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223934202/en234win live 。

WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Symbotic Inc. SYM , a leader in A.I.-enabled robotics technology for the supply chain, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of OhmniLabs, a Silicon Valley-based innovator in the field of robotics solutions for health care. "Combining Symbotic's expertise in large-scale automation with OhmniLabs' ground-breaking mobile robots, vision and A.I. solutions will enable the development of unparalleled automation innovations across different settings," said Rick Cohen, Executive Chairman and CEO of Symbotic. "We were drawn to OhmniLabs for its impressive talent and industry experience that will enable our expansion beyond the four walls of the warehouse." Founded in 2015 by robotics experts, OhmniLabs has pioneered a fully in-house development and manufacturing model, enabling rapid innovation and speed-to-market for cutting-edge robotics solutions. The company is best known for its autonomous disinfection and telepresence robots, which create safer and healthier environments globally. With the strategic acquisition of OhmniLabs' industry expertise and talented robotics team, Symbotic will be better positioned to both expand its leading automation capabilities for supply chain customers while delivering enhanced innovation to customers in the health care industry. "OhmniLabs' mission has been to develop meaningful robotics to provide real-world solutions, and we have made significant progress with the support of our loyal team members and customers. Being a part of Symbotic, a true leader in robotics innovation, will propel this vision forward to deliver cutting-edge solutions that redefine what's possible in health care, logistics and beyond," said Jared Go, Co-founder and CTO, OhmniLabs. ABOUT SYMBOTIC Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, A.I.-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world's largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-generation technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce, Symbotic transforms the flow of goods and the economics of the supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com . FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, but not limited to, statements about Symbotic's acquisition of substantially all of the assets of OhmniLabs and Symbotic's expectations or predictions of future financial or business performance or conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements. Certain of these risks are identified and discussed in Symbotic's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on December 4, 2024. These forward-looking statements are expressed in good faith, and Symbotic believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that the events, results or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on that date. Symbotic is not under any obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation to update, alter or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports that Symbotic has filed or will file from time to time with the SEC. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT Charlie Anderson Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development ir@symbotic.com MEDIA INQUIRIES mediainquiry@symbotic.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Former California congressman TJ Cox expected to plead guilty in fraud case

Expanded CFP field draws more bets and on more teamsIn a first, the department of pharmaceuticals (DoP) has reprimanded AbbVie Healthcare India for unethical marketing practices after a top panel found the company violated provisions of the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) by sponsoring foreign vacations to Monaco and Paris for 30 doctors. ET Year-end Special Reads Gold outshines D-St with 20% returns, but 2025 may be different The year of the pause: How RBI maneuvered its policy in 2024 2024, the year India defeated China's salami-slicing strategy The company is under the scanner for spending more than ₹1 crore on the travel of the concerned healthcare professionals, expenditure that violates the ethics code. The DoP has now asked the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to evaluate the tax liability of the company and take action in accordance with the Income-tax Act. It has also sought National Medical Council 's intervention to take action against the healthcare professionals as per their regulations. In May, the DoP had received an anonymous complaint concerning unethical marketing related to AbbVie's local subsidiary, AbbVie Healthcare India, alleging a breach of the UCPMP practices. The complaint outlined that AbbVie provided travel tickets and hotel accommodation for extravagant pleasure trips under the guise of a conference -Aesthetics and Anti-ageing Medicine World Congress 2024. The first conference took place from February 1-3, 2024, in Monaco and another from March 26-29 in Paris. The complaint alleged that 30 doctors connected to medical aesthetics and anti-ageing products (Botox and Juvederm) were sponsored by the company. The complainant also gave supporting documents like AbbVie's internal records, expenses for each doctor's travel, copies of flight tickets and hotel booking vouchers, said the DoP order. 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Chairman of Qatar Chamber, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani, has stated that the State Budget for the 2025 fiscal year underscores the effectiveness of sound economic policies and strategies adopted by Qatar, particularly in achieving economic diversification in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. He emphasised that the budget reflects the wise leadership's commitment to further strengthening the national economy and fostering sustainable development. In a press statement, Sheikh Khalifa noted that the 2025 budget aligns with the Third National Development Strategy, focusing on economic diversification and building a knowledge- and innovation-based economy. He highlighted that the budget prioritises several key strategic sectors, including trade, industry, research, innovation, tourism, digital transformation, education, health, and information technology; all aimed at diversifying the economy and advancing sustainable development. 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"Canada Post has every ability today to deliver parcels on the weekend, inside our collective agreement at straight time," Gallant said in an interview. "We think it can be done with full-timers ... We're just saying, 'Instead of hiring 10 part-timers, you can hire three full time." Job security and retirement The union has highlighted a number of its demands for better job security, including a request for "improved protections against technological change." Gallant said Canada Post is "always looking for new technology" that could threaten workers' duties. "This loading and unloading of trucks by robots is one that they're really, really looking at (and) forklifts that drive themselves through a plant," he said. "We're always afraid." When it comes to retirement, CUPW says Canada Post wants new workers to accept a defined contribution pension plan, even though its defined benefit pension plan is overfunded by 140 per cent. "All workers deserve the right to retire with dignity, and for us, that means postal workers — present and future — maintain their defined benefit pension plan," Simpson said. Canada Post says its proposals are "focused on protecting and enhancing what’s important to current employees ... while protecting the defined benefit pension and their job security." Rural service The union has said it wants job security rights for rural and suburban mail carriers in line with those granted to urban postal workers. It has outlined a number of issues affecting its Rural Suburban Mail Carrier bargaining unit, saying it wants an hourly rate system with appropriate time values, union involvement and "safeguards against (Canada Post's) unilateral change." The union says Canada Post must maximize and maintain eight-hour routes for rural workers, grant improved rights for on-call relief employees, and uphold paid meal and rest period rights. It says the Crown corporation must also ensure the bargaining unit's involvement in service expansion projects. Earlier this week, Simpson called on Canada Post to commit to working with the union "to expand services at the post office including postal banking and electric vehicle charging stations." Safer working conditions The union has demanded the full elimination of Canada Post's "separate sort from delivery" system, which entails certain employees spending the entirety of their shifts sorting mail for letter carriers to go out and deliver — as opposed to carriers performing both tasks. It says this system overburdens carriers, who as a result spend more time outdoors and potentially exposed to extreme weather events. "Postal workers suffer the second highest rate of disabling injury among workers under federal jurisdiction, behind only the road transportation sector," Simpson said. 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CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) — CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) — RH (RH) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $33.2 million. The Corte Madera, California-based company said it had net income of $1.66 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.48 per share. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.67 per share. The furniture and housewares company posted revenue of $811.7 million in the period, surpassing Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $810.9 million. This story was generated by Automated Insights ( http://automatedinsights.com/ap ) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on RH at https://www.zacks.com/ap/RHHELSINKI — China launched the third batch of 18 satellites for the Thousand Sails constellation late Tuesday as the firm behind the project aims for global services in 2025. A Long March 6A rocket lifted off at 11:41 p.m. Eastern, Dec. 4 (0441 UTC, Dec. 5) from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, north China. The state-owned Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology (SAST) announced launch success hours later, once all payloads were deployed into their predetermined polar orbits. Aboard were 18 flat panel satellites for the Thousand Sails megaconstellation to provide low Earth orbit communications services. The project is led by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST). The project is sometimes also referred to as Qianfan and G60 Starlink. The launch followed earlier Thousand Sails/Qianfan constellation satellite launches in August and October this year. The satellites were developed by the Shanghai Microsatellite Engineering Center and are the first generation of Thousand Sails satellites. Spacesail aims to construct a 14,000-satellite constellation, with the aim of having around 600 satellites in orbit by the end of 2025. SSST has garnered substantial support, securing approximately $943 million in funding in early 2024. The company recently reached an agreement with Brazil , which will see Spacesail begin providing services to the county in 2026. The move follows a dispute between Brazil and the X social media platform owned by Elon Musk. The issue saw Brazil’s Supreme Court temporarily freeze the bank accounts of Starlink in the country. The Long March 6A, developed by SAST, is the first and so far only Chinese launcher to bundle a liquid propellant core stage with solid propellant side boosters. It is capable of launching 4,500 kilograms of payload to a 700-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit The rocket has, despite successful launches, suffered issues with its upper stage fragmenting . The launch which carried the first 18 Qianfan satellites broke up into a cloud suspected to number more than 700 pieces of orbital debris. SAST has so far not responded to requests for comment. The satellites from the previous launch, in October, have yet to be cataloged by U.S. Space Force space domain awareness. There are also concerns over the apparent brightness of the Qianfan satellites and their potential impact on astronomy. The launch was China’s 62nd orbital launch attempt of 2024. It is China’s fifth launch since November 27, when the first enhanced Zhuque-2 rocket lifted off from Jiuquan, northwest China. This was followed by two experimental satellites on the first Long March 12 , the launch of likely early warning satellite TJS-13 on the 100th Long March 3B, and the launch of the first enhanced Kuaizhou-1A solid rocket from Xichang. China’s national record for launch attempts in a calendar year is 67, set in 2023. The country had stated plans to launch around 100 times across 2024.

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As Donald Trump’s return to the White House looms, so does the specter of another trade war, and Canada seems to be sharpening its economic arsenal. Rumors are swirling in Ottawa about potential export taxes on uranium, oil, and potash—the very lifeblood of American industry. It’s a chess move that some say reeks of desperation. Others may call it a cold calculation aimed squarely at a president who might just be bold enough to drag his neighbors into a tariff-fueled skirmish. Export levies would be a last resort, insiders insist, but a follow-through would demonstrate that Canada indeed knows how to twist the knife. Some U.S. refiners, particularly in the Midwest, run largely on cheap Canadian crude. America’s nuclear reactors sip on uranium sourced almost exclusively from Saskatchewan’s rich veins. American farmers depend on Canada’s potash. A tax on these commodities could bite deep into supply chains and consumer wallets. The Western provinces of Canada, however, are having none of it. Conservative provincial leaders in oil-rich Alberta and potash-heavy Saskatchewan have labeled the idea of export taxes everything from "terrible" to outright "betrayal." Their vocal opposition underscores the political grenade Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is juggling: keeping his progressive base happy while not alienating voters in the resource-dependent heartlands. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has made it clear he’s ready to pull the plug—literally—by threatening to cut off energy exports to the U.S. All this, of course, comes amid a backdrop of rising Chinese influence in critical minerals and a U.S. increasingly reliant on Canadian resources to hedge against Beijing. A messy divorce from its top trading partner would leave Washington scrambling—and Trudeau knows it. Whether this brinkmanship leads to compromise or conflagration, apparently only pundits can say.

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