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Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground as it notches a winning week and another Dow recordAccusations of racism, misogyny aimed at Michigan politician over deleted Facebook postTORONTO, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Timbercreek Alternatives LP, a subsidiary of Timbercreek Capital, and Aspen Properties today announced the closing of the previously announced acquisition of the 1 Palliser Square Office Building in Calgary, Alberta for the purpose of converting approximately 418,000 square feet of office into 418 residential units and amenities. 1 Palliser Square is a 27-storey, vacant B-class office building centrally located next to the Calgary Tower, with direct access to residential amenities, entertainment and transit. The project is part of the City of Calgary’s Downtown Development Incentive Program designed to transform vacant office space into new rental housing stock. The acquisition was completed though a joint venture called 1 Palliser Square LP (the “LP”). As part of the acquisition, the LP completed a private placement offering of units for total proceeds of approximately $21.6 million. Raymond James Ltd. and Canaccord Genuity Corp. acted as co-lead agents and joint bookrunners on behalf of a syndicate of agents, which included, Richardson Wealth Limited, Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. and iA Private Wealth Inc. Founded in 2000, Timbercreek is one of Canada’s leading alternative asset class investment managers, focused on debt and equity investments in high-quality, value-add commercial real estate in Canada, the United States and Europe. Through active and direct investment, Timbercreek employs a thematic approach to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns for their investors and partners, leveraging the diversified expertise and relationships of their highly experienced team to invest capital across a wide range of asset classes. Timbercreek’s team of 50+ investment professionals have extensive domain expertise in these markets and combine an entrepreneurial growth focus with institutional risk management. Since 2000, the Timbercreek team has deployed more than $18 billion in equity and debt investments focused on value-add real estate, on behalf of their broad range of capital partners. Timbercreek has offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, New York, Dallas and Dublin. Aspen Properties is a fully integrated and privately held boutique real estate company with over 25 years of experience in owning and managing real estate in downtown Calgary and Edmonton. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Aspen is committed to creating and delivering inspiring amenity-rich real estate with innovative technology and processes that help people thrive and contribute to the development and sustainability of the communities they serve. Together with their investment partners, Aspen Properties owns and manages approximately 4.25 million square feet of office space and nearly 3,800 parking spaces in downtown Calgary and Edmonton. Aspen’s portfolio is comprised of 15 buildings—eleven in Calgary, three in Edmonton and a development site in Calgary. Timbercreek Alternatives Fraser McEwen President Aspen Properties Scott Hutcheson Executive Chair of the Board

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Feel free to sing in the cinema, says The RockSubscribe to our newsletter Privacy Policy Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in. Please visit My Account to verify and manage your account. An account was already registered with this email. Please check your inbox for an authentication link. Support Independent Arts Journalism As an independent publication, we rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, consider becoming a member today . Already a member? Sign in here. We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, please join us as a member . ATLANTA — The tale of two intrepid people setting off on a journey to explore the vast expanse of the United States is well-worn by now. Inspired by the colonialist principle of Manifest Destiny, the belief that American settlers were destined to take ownership of the land from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, intertwined with exceptionalism and transcendence, has inspired many canonized tales ranging from “Great American Novels” like Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to counterculture classics such as On the Road by Jack Kerouac. As with the ideology that White settlers used to rationalize the genocide of Indigenous people, these stories have always prioritized cis-het White male characters and their self-actualization, often while sidelining, exploiting, or eliminating others who do not fit that very specific set of characteristics. The resulting image of Americana long ingrained in the nation’s collective consciousness is one of privilege and pillaging cloaked in the romantic sublime. It is within this history that Kelli Connell creates her art. Connell turns to Edward Weston’s collaborations with and photographs of writer Charis Wilson as the inspiration for her exhibition, Pictures for Charis , at the High Museum of Art. In the 1930s, Weston and Wilson, who were romantically involved, traversed the American West, leading to their co-authored book California and the West (1940). The book includes dozens of Weston’s photographs of the locales they visited, many featuring Wilson within the landscape, such as “Floating Nude”(1939). Still others focus exclusively on exploring Wilson’s body, as in “Nude” (1934). In fact, Wilson is almost always photographed in the nude. The continual insertion of her form within these landscapes creates the impression that her body is yet another part of it — another resource for Weston to use. Get the latest art news, reviews and opinions from Hyperallergic. Daily Weekly Opportunities Connell and her then-partner, Betsy Odom, retraced Weston and Wilson’s journey, photographing similar compositions in many of the same places. Displayed together in the same space, the two bodies of work appear nearly identical — Connell’s “Doorway II” (2015) and Weston’s “Nude” (1936) are particularly alike. Connell’s reenactment of Weston and Wilson’s collaboration reclaims the presentation of femininity for women and contextualizes it within a framework of homosexual (and, importantly, non-male) desire but her work does not deconstruct or refuse the romanticized American landscape that Weston and Wilson helped visualize. Connell’s photographs contain all the same poetic grandiosity as Weston’s. Both photographers show that the terrain of the United States is vast but only in Connell’s work does the subject of the photographs, along with the land that surrounds her, exist for more than the artist alone. Here, there is room enough for us all. Kelli Connell: Pictures for Charis continues at the High Museum of Art (1280 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia) through January 5, 2025. The exhibition was co-organized by the High Museum, the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography and the Cleveland Museum of Art. We hope you enjoyed this article! Before you keep reading, please consider supporting Hyperallergic ’s journalism during a time when independent, critical reporting is increasingly scarce. Unlike many in the art world, we are not beholden to large corporations or billionaires. Our journalism is funded by readers like you , ensuring integrity and independence in our coverage. We strive to offer trustworthy perspectives on everything from art history to contemporary art. We spotlight artist-led social movements, uncover overlooked stories, and challenge established norms to make art more inclusive and accessible. 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The dividend is $664.0625 per preferred share, or $0.6640625 per depository share, and is payable on December 31, 2024 to holders of record at the close of business on December 13, 2024 . About Wesco Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , Wesco is a FORTUNE 500 ® company with $22 billion in annual sales and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 20,000 people, partners with the industry's premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, educational institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates nearly 800 branches, warehouses and sales offices in more than 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations. Contact Information Investor Relations Will Ruthrauff Director, Investor Relations 484-885-5648 Corporate Communications Jennifer Sniderman Vice President, Corporate Communications 717-579-6603 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wesco-declares-quarterly-dividend-on-common-stock-and-preferred-stock-302319822.html SOURCE Wesco International

Key Microgreens Market Trend 2024-2033: Product Innovation for Health and SustainabilityCHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ:MCHP) – Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, today announced that the Company will present at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:35 p.m. (Mountain Time). Presenting for the Company will be Mr. Steve Sanghi, President and Chief Executive Officer. A live webcast of the presentation will be made available by UBS, and can be accessed on the Microchip website at www.microchip.com . Any forward looking statements made during the presentation are qualified in their entirety by the discussion of risks set forth in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Copies of SEC filings can be obtained for free at the SEC's website ( www.sec.gov ) or from commercial document retrieval services. Microchip Technology Incorporated is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs, which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company's solutions serve approximately 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com . Note: The Microchip name and logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the USA and other countries. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: Deborah Wussler ......... (480) 792-7373

Rebutting remarks by BRS leader T. Harish Rao, revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Sunday said that the Congress government has fulfilled its promises by providing a number of schemes to people in the last one year. The government has taken a decision to take 23,000 village revenue assistants and village revenue officers into postings. The BRS government had shifted them to other departments. Speaking to media persons at the Secretariat, the minister countered Harish Rao's remarks that the state’s financial situation was in a bad shape, by stating that it was due to the ten years of misrule of the BRS government. "Wasn't it Tughlaq rule of those that made Erravelli the capital and a farmhouse the state secretariat and ruled unilaterally as per their whims and fancies,” he asked, referring to BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao. Reddy said that lakhs of applications regarding Dharani issues had been pending during the BRS rule. “We have taken many decisions related to the revenue department. We have made revenue services accessible to the common man. While taking necessary steps to clean up Dharani portal, we have also resolved applications received by the previous government as regards Dharani. We have mooted a new revenue law and we will be introducing the new revenue law bill in the upcoming Assembly session", the minister said. He pointed out that they have also decided to transfer the responsibility of managing the Dharani portal from a foreign company called TerraCIS Technologies Ltd to a Central government undertaking, NIC. To resolve problems related to Dharani, we decentralized powers. As a pilot project, the government will extend `five lakh financial assistance to poor people to construct a house under the Indiramma Housing scheme and allocate 4.50 lakh houses initially in the state. The government would also take up reconstruction of 63000 double bedroom houses, which were neglected by the BRS government, Srinivas Reddy said.(BPT) - Every year, roughly 20-30% of older Americans head to warmer climates for the colder winter months. Snowbirds are often retirees on fixed incomes, though flexible work environments now provide more opportunities for anyone to spend several months escaping the chill. Whether on a fixed income or an empty nester with disposable income, consumers are interested in saving money where they can. With this in mind, snowbirds can look to their AARP membership to take advantage of relevant discounts and offerings as they fluff their feathers and get ready for takeoff. From savory breakfast options while driving to your seasonal destination, to home and auto protection, and even resources to support mental and physical health, AARP member benefits offer deals and savings that will help snowbirds take flight this winter. "Spending winters in warmer places has so many benefits that come with being able to be outside more often. Warmth and sunlight not only increase serotonin levels , which can result in more positive moods and a calm, focused mental outlook, but they also stimulate vitamin D production and may even boost immunity ," said Elvira Christiansen, Director of Retail and Loyalty for AARP Services. "An AARP membership makes it even better by offering savings as you plan your trip, as well as at many dining, entertainment and retail locations you will come across in your winter getaway destination, helping you to enjoy it to the fullest." 1. Order Up Road trips are often the preferred way to travel to a winter home for the flexibility of having a car once there. Whether your drive will have you behind the wheel for hours or days, you'll want to make sure you have your meals planned out. 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To learn more about the benefits and discounts for AARP members to help you prepare for your relaunch, please visit aarp.org/save . AARP member benefits are provided by third parties. AARP receives a royalty fee for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions.Griezmann double makes it nine wins in a row for Atletico after stunning 4-3 victory over Sevilla

The singer was the third to be voted-off the ITV show Tulisa has taken to social media to make an announcement ahead of the I'm a Celebrity final . She was the third celebrity to be voted off the challenging ITV competition. In the aftermath of her elimination, the N-Dubz singer posted a video to her social media pages saying she has been left feeling "overwhelmed" having received a lot of attention since being on the show. She said: "I just need to take a bit of time for me and just chill and this is all just feeling a little bit much at the moment." After being eliminated from the show, Tulisa decided not to stay in Australia with her co-stars and headed on a flight back to England. The 36-year-old took to social media today ahead of the final to tell fans she will not be re-joining her campmates. She shared a series of photos from her time in the jungle and said: “Looking back at some of my favourite moments from the @Imacelebrity jungle. It’s been a whirlwind. Thank you to @itv for the experience and sending so much love to my Jungle Fam before the final tonight. Sorry I can’t be there to celebrate with you all.” Other I’m a Celeb co-stars were among the comments to support Tulisa. BBC Radio 1 presenter Dean said: “we love you. You are with us in spirit my babe and can’t wait to see you when we get home.” Maura Higgins added “Miss you wanna squeeze you love you.” Oti Mabuse replied with two red hearts. Many fans in the comments made a huge claim that Tulisa deserved to be in the final. With one comment reading "you deserved to be in the final!!" Another said "You was brilliant in the Jungle.. defo should've been in the top 3" while a third reply stated "Queen of the jungle in my eyes you smashed it T" Im A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2024 finishes on Sunday, December 8 2024. The final will air from 9pm - 10.40pm and see a winner crowned as the King or Queen of the Jungle live on ITV and ITVX. Coleen Rooney, Danny Jones and Richard Coles are all in with a chance of winning.You Can Already See Signs Of Trump's Crony Capitalism In ActionSean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ third bid to be released on bail won’t be decided until next week

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The president of South Korea early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country hours earlier, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule. President Yoon Suk Yeol, who appeared likely to be impeached over his actions, imposed martial law late Tuesday out of frustration with the opposition, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against opponents who control parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea. Police and military personnel were seen leaving the grounds of parliament following the bipartisan vote to overrule the president, and the declaration was formally lifted around 4:30 a.m. during a Cabinet meeting. Parliament acted swiftly after martial law was imposed, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that the law was “invalid” and that lawmakers would “protect democracy with the people.” In all, martial law was in effect for about six hours. The president’s surprising move harkened back to an era of authoritarian leaders that the country has not seen since the 1980s, and it was immediately denounced by the opposition and the leader of Yoon’s own conservative party. Lee Jae-myung , leader of the liberal Democratic Party, which holds the majority in the 300-seat parliament, said the party’s lawmakers would remain in the Assembly’s main hall until Yoon formally lifted his order. Woo applauded how troops quickly left the Assembly after the vote. “Even with our unfortunate memories of military coups, our citizens have surely observed the events of today and saw the maturity of our military,” Woo said. While announcing his plan to lift martial law, Yoon continued to criticize parliament’s attempts to impeach key government officials and senior prosecutors. He said lawmakers had engaged in “unscrupulous acts of legislative and budgetary manipulation that are paralyzing the functions of the state.” Jo Seung-lae, a Democratic lawmaker, claimed that security camera footage following Yoon’s declaration showed that troops moved in a way that suggested they were trying to arrest Lee, Woo and even Han Dong-hoon, the leader of Yoon’s People Power Party. Officials from Yoon’s office and the Defense Ministry did not respond to requests for comment early Wednesday. Seemingly hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Assembly, waving banners and calling for Yoon’s impeachment. Some protesters scuffled with troops ahead of the lawmakers’ vote, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major property damage. At least one window was broken as troops attempted to enter the Assembly building. One woman tried unsuccessfully to pull a rifle away from one of the soldiers, while shouting “Aren’t you embarrassed?” Under South Korea’s constitution, the president can declare martial law during “wartime, war-like situations or other comparable national emergency states” that require the use of military force to maintain peace and order. It was questionable whether South Korea is currently in such a state. When martial law is declared, “special measures” can be employed to restrict freedom of press, freedom of assembly and other rights, as well as the power of courts. The constitution also states that the president must oblige when the National Assembly demands the lifting of martial law with a majority vote. Following Yoon’s announcement of martial law, South Korea’s military proclaimed that parliament and other political gatherings that could cause “social confusion” would be suspended, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said. The military said anyone who violated the decree could be arrested without a warrant. In Washington, the White House said the U.S. was “seriously concerned” by the events in Seoul. A spokesperson for the National Security Council said President Joe Biden’s administration was not notified in advance of the martial law announcement and was in contact with the South Korean government. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said there was no effect on the more than 27,000 U.S. service members based in South Korea. The South Korean military also said that the country’s striking doctors should return to work within 48 hours, Yonhap said. Thousands of doctors have been striking for months over government plans to expand the number of students at medical schools. Soon after martial law was declared, the parliament speaker called on his YouTube channel for all lawmakers to gather at the National Assembly. He urged military and law enforcement personnel to “remain calm and hold their positions. All 190 lawmakers who participated in the vote supported the lifting of martial law. At one point, television footage showed police officers blocking the entrance of the National Assembly and helmeted soldiers carrying rifles in front of the building. An Associated Press photographer saw at least three helicopters, likely from the military, that landed inside the Assembly grounds, while two or three helicopters circled above the site. The leader of Yoon’s conservative party called the decision to impose martial law “wrong.” Lee, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, said Yoon’s announcement was “illegal and unconstitutional.” Yoon said during a televised speech that martial law would help “rebuild and protect” the country from “falling into the depths of national ruin.” He said he would “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” “I will eliminate anti-state forces as quickly as possible and normalize the country,” he said, while asking the people to believe in him and tolerate “some inconveniences.” Yoon — whose approval rating dipped in recent months — has struggled to push his agenda against an opposition-controlled parliament since taking office in 2022. His party has been locked in an impasse with the liberal opposition over next year’s budget bill. The opposition has also attempted to impeach three top prosecutors, including the chief of the central Seoul prosecutors’ office, in what the conservatives have called a vendetta against their criminal investigations of Lee, who has been seen as the favorite for the next presidential election in 2027 in opinion polls. During his televised announcement, Yoon also described the opposition as “shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces who are plundering the freedom and happiness of our citizens.” He did not elaborate. Yoon has taken a hard line on North Korea over its nuclear ambitions, departing from the policies of his liberal predecessor, Moon Jae-in, who pursued inter-Korean engagement. Yoon has also dismissed calls for independent investigations into scandals involving his wife and top officials, drawing quick, strong rebukes from his political rivals. Yoon’s move was the first declaration of martial law since the country’s democratization in 1987. The country’s last previous martial law was in October 1979, following the assassination of former military dictator Park Chung-hee. Sydney Seiler, Korean chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, argued that the move was symbolic for Yoon to express his frustration with the opposition-controlled parliament. “He has nothing to lose,” said Seiler, comparing Yoon’s move to the Hail Mary pass in American football, with a slim chance of success. Now Yoon faces likely impeachment, a scenario that was also possible before he made the bold move, Seiler said. Natalia Slavney, research analyst at the Stimson Center’s 38 North website that focuses on Korean affairs, said Yoon’s imposition of martial law was “a serious backslide of democracy" that followed a “worrying trend of abuse” since he took office in 2022. South Korea “has a robust history of political pluralism and is no stranger to mass protests and swift impeachments,” Slavney said, citing the example of former President Park Geun-hye, the country’s first female president, who was ousted from office and imprisoned for bribery and other crimes in 2017 . Associated Press writers Hyung-jin Kim in Seoul, South Korea, and Matt Lee, Didi Tang and Tara Copp in Washington contributed to this report.President Joe Biden says US soldiers will remain in Syria for the foreseeable future following the sudden overthrow of Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad by Islamist rebels. Black Friday Sale Subscribe Now! Login or signup to continue reading "After 13 years of civil war in Syria, more than half a century of brutal authoritarian rule by Bashar al-Assad and his father before him, rebel forces have forced Assad to resign his office, flee the country," Biden said at the White House on Sunday. "At long last, the Assad regime has fallen," Biden said. "This regime brutalised, tortured and killed literally hundreds of thousands of innocent Syrians." He called the fall of the regime "a fundamental act of justice". Biden spoke hours after after rebel groups completed a takeover of the country following more than a dozen years of violent civil war and decades of leadership by Assad and his family. The outgoing Biden administration and President-elect Donald Trump were working to make sense of new threats and opportunities across the Middle East. Biden, who leaves office on January 20, said that the United States would not allow the Islamic State terrorist group, which still has a presence in Syria, to exploit the power vacuum to regain its influence in Syria. There are around 900 US soldiers stationed in Syria tasked with combating the Islamic State. Biden said that in the past few hours US forces carried out "precision airstrikes" on Islamic State targets in Syria. "We're clear-eyed about the fact that ISIS will try and take advantage of any vacuum to re-establish its credibility, and create a safe haven," Biden said, using a different acronym for the group. "We will not let that happen." "We will remain vigilant," he assured. This vigilance, he said, also applies to the rebel groups that had toppled al-Assad. "Make no mistake, some of the rebel groups that took down Assad have their own grim record of terrorism and human rights abuses." The US government will also support Syria's neighbouring countries including Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Israel should a threat emanate from Syria, Biden said, calling it "a moment of risk and uncertainty" for the Middle East. with AP Australian Associated Press More from Politics Newsletters & Alerts DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. 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DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Ekeler was concussed in the final minute of the Washington Commanders’ loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and taken to a hospital for further evaluation. Coach Dan Quinn said he and general manager Adam Peters got to visit with Ekeler before he went to the hospital. A team spokesperson said the decision to transport Ekeler was made out of an abundance of caution. Ekeler, 29, was injured when he was tackled by Damone Clark and Nick Vigil on a kickoff return with 9 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Ekeler remained down on the field for some time being attended to by medical personnel, and players from each team knelt around him with their helmets off. Lineman Andrew Wylie was also concussed and fellow running back Brian Robinson Jr. sprained an ankle in Washington’s third consecutive defeat. Ekeler is in his first season with the Commanders after spending his first nine years in the NFL with the Los Angeles Chargers. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

The 2024 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development International Migration Outlook report has shown that the top three nationalities for the Health and Care visa for 2023 were Indians, Nigerians, and Zimbabweans. In a statement issued on November 14, but made available to our correspondent on Saturday, the Health and Care visa is a skilled worker visa available for those who are taking on a role in eligible health or social care jobs or who are qualified doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, or adult social care professionals. The OECD’s annual publication analyses recent developments in migration movements and policies in its countries. Each edition provides the latest statistical information on immigrant stocks and flows, immigrants in the labour market, and migration policies. It said in 2023, migration to OECD countries reached record levels for the second year in a row, as not only have 6.5 million permanent migrants arrived in the last year but the number of temporary migrants and asylum seekers have skyrocketed. The increasing migration flows raise legitimate concerns, according to the report, but they also point to major opportunities. It noted that buoyant labour demand in host countries has been a key driver of migration over the past two years, and international cooperation on migration is gradually progressing. It added that in many OECD countries facing widespread labour shortages and looming demographic changes, growing numbers of labour migrants have contributed to sustained economic growth. Related News Men lacking morning erection need medical examination, say urologists People want to know how long their haemorrhoids will last Nigerian NGO gets global recognition at Japan Expo The report read, “The United Kingdom is the other country where family migration soared, with 373,000 new family migrants in 2023, a 60 per cent increase compared to 2022. Seventy percent of family migrants in the United Kingdom were accompanying family members of labour migrants. “The Health and Care visa for accompanying family members accounted for the bulk of the increase. Indeed, more than half of family migrants who settled in the United Kingdom in 2023 benefited from this visa (203,000, against 81,000 in 2022). Starting March 2024, new care workers under the Health and Care visa are no longer eligible to sponsor accompanying dependents. “The top three nationalities for the Health and Care visa were Indians (58,000,+75 per cent compared to 2022), Nigerians (51,000, +204 per cent), and Zimbabweans (25 100, +153 per cent).” On contrasting trends in permanent-type labour migration across OECD countries, the report revealed that permanent labour migration to OECD countries remained at a high level in 2023 with just under 1.2 million workers, as in 2022. “Almost a quarter of these migrant workers went to the United Kingdom (282 000, 48 per cent more than in 2022) of which more than half were health professionals issued a “Skilled worker visa – Health and care”. In 2023, Canada admitted 145,000 workers as permanent residents (+seven per cent), including 52,000 through Provincial Nominee Programs (+37 per cent). “A record number of approximately 93,000 migrant workers settled in Germany in 2023. Several other countries registered record figures for permanent labour migration in 2023, including Japan and France (90,000 and 59,000, respectively), and Korea and Greece, although at lower levels (13,000 and 12,000, respectively). “Labour migration to the United States (excluding accompanying family) fell quite sharply in 2023 compared to 2022 (by -43 per cent, to 82,000). However, the overall level remained relatively high and higher than pre-2021 levels. Labour migration decreased from 2022 to 2023 in half of the observed countries, including New Zealand (-46 per cent), Ireland (-23 per cent), the Netherlands (-15 per cent), Estonia (-37 per cent), and Lithuania (-55 per cent), all of which had received record worker inflows in 2022.”None

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Easy pension mistake warning that could see YOU miss out on tens of thousands of pounds in retirementTreace Appoints Guy Guglielmino as Chief Commercial OfficerWashington, D.C., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAINN , the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, today announced it has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant , a public grant opportunity open to registered charities in the United Kingdom and Ireland and registered 501(c) nonprofit organizations in the United States who are using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. The grant will support RAINN’s efforts to expedite access to trauma-informed support for sexual violence survivors of all ages, delivering critical interventions where people already communicate. Now in its seventh year, the AWS IMAGINE Grant provides vital resources to nonprofit organizations looking to deploy cloud technology as a central tool to achieve mission goals. As part of the program, AWS seeks proposals for big ideas on how to leverage cloud technology in new and innovative ways to accelerate impact in local and global communities. RAINN was named a winner in the Pathfinder – Generative AI category, which recognizes highly innovative, mission-critical projects that leverage generative AI. RAINN will receive up to $200,000 in unrestricted funding, up to $100,000 in AWS Promotional Credits, and implementation support from the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center . Proposals were judged on several factors including the innovative and unique nature of the project, impact on mission-critical goals, and clearly defined outcomes and milestones. RAINN will use AWS generative AI services to integrate RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline and additional support mediums for survivors directly into social media, gaming, and social networking sites. Through this integration, RAINN aims to expedite access to trauma-informed support for sexual violence survivors of all ages, delivering critical interventions where people already communicate. “RAINN is honored to be a 2024-2025 Amazon Web Services IMAGINE Pathfinder recipient,” said Bill Bondurant , Chief Technology Officer for RAINN. “AWS enables RAINN support specialists to connect with survivors, especially those from vulnerable populations, where they are already communicating and may be most comfortable accessing support. Reaching out for help is already difficult, and removing barriers to accessing crisis support for survivors is a critical component of RAINN’s mission. Together, utilizing AWS services, we will help more survivors and work towards creating a world free from sexual violence.” "At AWS, we're inspired by the nonprofit sector's unwavering commitment to preserving the dignity and health of people and our planet," said Allyson Fryhoff, managing director of nonprofit and nonprofit health at AWS. "Our Imagine Grant winners are pioneering groundbreaking, technology-driven approaches that will amplify their mission impact and build a more equitable and compassionate world. We are thrilled to work alongside these organizations, helping them leverage the transformative capabilities of the AWS Cloud to bring these projects to life.” Since the launch of the IMAGINE Grant program in 2018, AWS has awarded over $14M in unrestricted funds, AWS Promotional Credits, and expert technical guidance to over 130 nonprofit organizations in support of their technology-driven goals. Previous winners are currently using AWS services to tackle critical challenges such as eliminating barriers to food security , improving maternal health outcomes , helping millions access clean and safe drinking water globally, tackling rare disease research, and more. Over 85,000 nonprofit organizations worldwide use AWS to increase their impact and advance mission goals. Through multiple programs tailored specifically to the nonprofit community, AWS enables nonprofits of all sizes to overcome barriers to technology adoption, while enhancing the scale, performance, and capabilities of mission operations. For more information on the AWS IMAGINE Grant, visit https://aws.amazon.com/government-education/nonprofits/aws-imagine-grant-program/ ### About RAINN RAINN , the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, help organizations improve their sexual assault prevention and response programs, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, free, confidential help is available 24/7 by calling 800.656.HOPE (4673) or visiting hotline.RAINN.org . Contact: Erinn Robinson Director of Media Relations media@rainn.org

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EDMONTON — Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says as of April 1 the province is ending photo radar ticketing on all numbered provincial highways. The province also plans over the coming months to review "cash cows” – photo radar spots that appear to prioritize money-making over safety -- with the goal of shutting down 70 per cent of the current 2,200 sites. Dreeshen says far too often photo radar penalizes drivers without improving road safety, adding the province doesn’t intend to offer extra cash to make municipalities whole from the lost photo radar revenue. “The whole point of getting rid of these cash cow locations is to make sure that photo radar is used as a traffic safety tool and not as a revenue generator,” Dreeshen told a news conference Monday. Photo radar will continue to be allowed in school zones, playground zones and construction sites, but beyond these areas, local governments will have to submit their case and show evidence of higher collision rates. At intersections equipped with cameras, running a red light could still net a driver a ticket, but speeding on green will not - starting in the spring. Kara Westerlund, president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, applauded the move. “Our communities have called for change, and I’m proud to say that this government has listened,” she said at the government news conference. Alberta Municipalities president Tyler Gandam said his organization supports local governments using automated traffic enforcement for safety reasons, since the data shows it reduces deaths, injuries and property damage. "It's improving safety in the communities, no question," Gandam said in an interview, adding the government's decision is about political points because getting tickets is unpopular. "If you don't like photo radar, just stop speeding," he said. Gandam said forcing municipalities to go through another approval process represents more bureaucracy from a government that prides itself on cutting red tape. He said photo radar revenue makes up a small portion of any municipality's budget. For him, the issue is about safety, including that of the police officers who will need to enforce traffic safety. Dreeshen said the province has seen a "mixed bag" of data measuring photo radar's effect on collision numbers. "There's lots of folks that will say photo radar is needed to keep these streets safe, but we've also seen municipalities, when they remove photo radar, that we've actually seen safer streets," he said. "We're not banning speed limits," he said. Opposition NDP critic Lorne Dach told reporters Dreeshen's move doesn't appear to be supported by evidence. "The decision-making here seems to be basically based on the minister's decision about popularity rather than public safety data," said Dach. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said the government is adding red tape, and that municipalities, including Calgary, use photo radar funding to pay for policing. "If this government wants municipalities to increase property taxes for their largest budget item, they should just say so," he said. The United Conservative Party government has been placing restrictions on photo radar sites in stages. All photo radar sites were removed from ring roads in Calgary and Edmonton last December. Dreeshen said that's shown good results, in part because drivers aren't taken off guard by having to suddenly slow down and disrupt traffic. In 2019, the UCP increased the province’s share of photo radar revenue to 40 per cent from 27. That fiscal year, the revenue generated was $203 million across the province. By last year, total revenue was down to $145 million, Dreeshen said Monday. "At the end of the day, this is going to be a hit to the province (financially) as well." Among the top five revenue-generating sites listed by the government in 2023, four are in Edmonton and area, each collecting between $2.1 million and almost $6 million per year. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 2, 2024. Lisa Johnson, The Canadian PressAlabama A&M fires football coach Connell Maynor after 7 seasons