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Some tech industry leaders are pushing the incoming Trump administration to increase visas for highly skilled workers from other nations. Related Articles National Politics | In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families National Politics | Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case National Politics | New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns National Politics | Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen National Politics | Exhausted by political news? TV ratings and new poll say you’re not alone The heart of the argument is, for America to remain competitive, the country needs to expand the number of skilled visas it gives out. The previous Trump administration did not increase the skilled visa program, instead clamping down on visas for students and educated workers, increasing denial rates. Not everyone in corporate America thinks the skilled worker program is great. Former workers at IT company Cognizant recently won a federal class-action lawsuit that said the company favored Indian employees over Americans from 2013 to 2022. A Bloomberg investigation found Cognizant, and other similar outsourcing companies, mainly used its skilled work visas for lower-level positions. Workers alleged Cognizant preferred Indian workers because they could be paid less and were more willing to accept inconvenient or less-favorable assignments. Question: Should the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers? Caroline Freund, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy YES: Innovation is our superpower and it relies on people. Sourcing talent from 8 billion people in the world instead of 330 million here makes sense. Nearly half our Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children. Growing them also relies on expanding our skilled workforce. The cap on skilled-worker visas has hardly changed since the computer age started. With AI on the horizon, attracting and building talent is more important than ever. Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research YES: After years of openly allowing millions of undocumented entrants into the country, why is there controversy over legally increasing somewhat the number having desirable skills? Undocumented immigration significantly impacts lower skill level jobs and wages competing with domestic workers at every skill level. Why should special cases be made against those having higher skills? Could they just not walk across the border anyway, why make it more inconvenient to those with desirable skills? James Hamilton, UC San Diego YES: Knowledge and technology are key drivers of the U.S. economy. Students come from all over the world to learn at U.S. universities, and their spending contributed $50 billion to U.S. exports last year. Technological advantage is what keeps us ahead of the rest of the world. Highly skilled immigrants contribute much more in taxes than they receive in public benefits. The skills immigrants bring to America can make us all better off. Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: According to Forbes, the majority of billion-dollar startups were founded by foreigners. I’ve interviewed dozens of data analysts and programmers from Berkeley, UCSD, USD and a few other schools and 75% of them are foreign. There simply are not enough American graduates to fill the AI and data mining related jobs now exploding in the U.S. If we wish to remain a competitive economy, we need highly skilled and bright immigrants to come here and stay. David Ely, San Diego State University YES: Being able to employ highly skilled workers from a larger pool of candidates would strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. companies by increasing their capacity to perform research and innovate. This would boost the country’s economic output. Skilled workers from other nations that cannot remain in the U.S. will find jobs working for foreign rivals. The demand for H-1B visas far exceeds the current cap of 85,000, demonstrating a need to modify this program. Phil Blair, Manpower YES: Every country needs skilled workers, at all levels, to grow its economy. We should take advantage of the opportunity these workers provide our employers who need these skills. It should be blended into our immigration policies allowing for both short and long term visas. Gary London, London Moeder Advisors YES: San Diego is a premiere example of how highly skilled workers from around the globe enrich a community and its regional economy. Of course Visa levels need to be increased. But let’s go further. Tie visas and immigration with a provision that those who are admitted and educated at a U.S. university be incentivized, or even required, to be employed in the U.S. in exchange for their admittance. Bob Rauch, R.A. Rauch & Associates NO: While attracting high-skilled immigrants can fill critical gaps in sectors like technology, health care and advanced manufacturing, increasing high-skilled immigration could displace American workers and drive down wages in certain industries. There are already many qualified American workers available for some of these jobs. We should balance the need for specialized skills with the impact on the domestic workforce. I believe we can begin to increase the number of visas after a careful review of abuse. Austin Neudecker, Weave Growth YES: We should expand skilled visas to drive innovation and economic growth. Individuals who perform high-skilled work in labor-restricted industries or graduate from respected colleges with relevant degrees should be prioritized for naturalization. We depend on immigration for GDP growth, tax revenue, research, and so much more. Despite the abhorrent rhetoric and curtailing of visas in the first term, I hope the incoming administration can be persuaded to enact positive changes to a clearly flawed system. Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health YES: But it should be based upon need, not politics. There are several industries that have or could have skilled workforce shortages, especially if the next administration tightens immigration as promised and expected. Over the years, there have been nursing shortages that have been met partially by trained and skilled nurses from other countries. The physician shortage is expected to get worse in the years to come. So, this visa program may very well be needed. Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: While skilled immigration could boost our economy and competitiveness, the U.S. should prioritize developing our domestic workforce. Hiring foreign nationals in sensitive industries or government-related work, especially in advanced technology or defense, raises security concerns. A balanced approach could involve targeted increases in non-sensitive high-demand fields coupled with investment in domestic STEM education and training programs. This could address immediate needs while strengthening the long-term STEM capabilities of the American workforce. Not participating this week: Alan Gin, University of San DiegoHaney Hong, San Diego County Taxpayers AssociationRay Major, economist Have an idea for an Econometer question? Email me at phillip.molnar@sduniontribune.com . Follow me on Threads: @phillip020
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that "several" wounded North Korean soldiers died after being captured by Ukrainian forces, as he accused Russia of throwing them into battle with "minimal protection". Ukraine and its western allies say North Korea has sent thousands of soldiers to support Russia's army, in what is seen as a major escalation in the nearly three-year war following Moscow's 2022 invasion. "Today there were reports about several soldiers from North Korea. Our soldiers managed to take them prisoner. But they were very seriously wounded and could not be resuscitated," Zelensky said in an evening address posted on social media. South Korea's spy agency said earlier on Friday that a North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine had died of his wounds. Zelensky did not specify how many North Koreans had died after being captured by Ukrainian troops. Zelensky had earlier said that nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers had been "killed or wounded" so far as they joined Russia's forces in combat in its western Kursk border region, where Ukraine mounted a shock incursion in August. South Korea's intelligence service had previously put the number of killed or wounded North Koreans at 1,000, saying the high casualty rate could be down to an unfamiliar battlefield environment and their lack of capability to counter drone attacks. The White House on Friday confirmed the South Korean estimates, saying that Pyongyang's troops were being sent to their deaths in futile attacks by generals who see them as "expendable". "We also have reports of North Korean soldiers taking their own lives rather than surrendering to Ukrainian forces, likely out of fear of reprisal against their families in North Korea in the event that they're captured," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters. North Korea and Russia have strengthened their military ties since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. A landmark defence pact between Pyongyang and Moscow signed in June came into force this month, with Russian President Vladimir Putin hailing it as a "breakthrough document". North Korean state media said Friday that Putin sent a New Year's message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying: "The bilateral ties between our two countries have been elevated after our talks in June in Pyongyang." Seoul's military believes that North Korea was seeking to modernise its conventional warfare capabilities through combat experience gained in the Russia-Ukraine war. NATO chief Mark Rutte had also said that Moscow was providing support to Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programmes in exchange for the troops. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday that Pyongyang is reportedly "preparing for the rotation or additional deployment of soldiers" and supplying "240mm rocket launchers and 170mm self-propelled artillery" to the Russian army. Pyongyang's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine had prompted warnings from Seoul. South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently suspended, said in November that Seoul was "not ruling out the possibility of providing weapons" to Kyiv, which would mark a major shift to a long-standing policy barring the sale of weapons to countries in active conflict. hs/bjt/mlm/gv/rlpAgricultural Bank of China Limited ( OTCMKTS:ACGBY – Get Free Report ) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 19,500 shares, a decline of 21.7% from the November 30th total of 24,900 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 35,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Agricultural Bank of China Price Performance Shares of Agricultural Bank of China stock opened at $14.28 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $199.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.62 and a beta of 0.08. The business has a 50-day moving average of $12.88 and a 200 day moving average of $11.85. Agricultural Bank of China has a 12 month low of $9.02 and a 12 month high of $14.65. Agricultural Bank of China Cuts Dividend The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 10th. Investors of record on Friday, January 3rd will be issued a $0.3101 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 3rd. Agricultural Bank of China’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 24.41%. About Agricultural Bank of China Agricultural Bank of China Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides banking products and services. The company operates through Corporate Banking, Personal Banking, and Treasury Operations segments. It offers demand, personal call, foreign currency call, time or demand optional, foreign exchange call, foreign exchange time, savings, agreed term, and negotiated deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; and loans, including housing, consumer, business, fixed asset, working capital, real estate, and entrusted syndicated loans, as well as trade finances, guarantees and commitments, and loans with custody of export rebates accounts. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Agricultural Bank of China Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Agricultural Bank of China and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .TALKING TRASH: LUCKY ENERGY DEBUTED AT ART BASEL
This Chip Stock Skyrocketed! Another May Catch Up Soon.Energy Drink Company Curated Art Basel Rubbish, Selling Pieces of Art For A Good Cause MIAMI , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucky Energy , known for its full-flavor, deliciously refreshing energy drinks, kicked off its first-ever Art Basel appearance with an unforgettable activation that was as trashy as it was inspiring. Dubbed "Trashy Art," the activation featured models picking up garbage outside the Miami Beach Convention Center on days 1 and 2 of the art fair. The brand curated 30-40 pieces of this rubbish and sold them on ArtBaselTrash.com . All pieces went on sale for $13 - typically an unlucky number, but the brand finds that the most unlucky moments encourage us to "create our own luck." Proceeds of the sale will go towards DonorChoose. "Lucky Energy is a beverage and entertainment company that draws inspiration from pop art and fashion, so showing up in this format at Art Basel is an important milestone for us," said Lucky Energy Founder and CEO Richard Laver . Our "Talking Trash" initiative is a unique expression of our brand identity - it challenges conventional thinking and encourages deeper reflection. We believe it will resonate with our audience, who appreciate our delicious beverages, humor, and charm. Developed by Lucky Energy's in-house team, the website sold tickets to a Miami Heat Game, an unopened can of Lucky Energy Drink with lipstick on the rim, a long piece of black hair (rumored to belong to a famous sister that was once married to a rapper), an empty can of Redbull and more. "As the saying goes, 'art is art is art.' Art exists as its own entity, regardless of definition. With this insight, we ask, why can't trash fall into that category if everything is Art?" said Hamid Saify , CMO of Lucky Energy. "Our depiction of Art was designed to spark conversation and curiosity. As a brand, rethinking cultural norms is in our DNA. When told we can't or shouldn't, we are inspired to prove otherwise. We aim to instill that same 'can do' attitude and motivation in people, giving them the fuel they need to keep going. To make their own luck. This is why we are committed to supporting social causes, with the proceeds of "Trashy Art"' and an additional donation to funding a Miami -based kid's art program through DonorsChoose." Richard Laver founded Lucky Energy after experiencing tragic lows and dizzying heights; he launched the company to inspire people to persevere and keep going as he learned to do. He's the youngest survivor of the Delta 191 flight that killed his father and 136 others. After surviving the crash at just 12 years old, Laver suffered from depression and was homeless by 27. He eventually found the love of his life, Michelle, but during the premature birth of their first child, Kate, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and would need a feeding tube for nourishment. Through a medley of medical complications, he founded Kate Farms (now the #1 recommended plant-based tube-feeding formula) to save her life. In thinking about his next chapter, Laver landed on creating a cleaner alternative to the energy drinks on the market. To learn more about Lucky Energy and Trashy Art, visit www.luckybevco.com and follow @luckyenergyofficial on social media. Please contact Valeria Carrasco at valeria@hallettsconsulting.com with any questions. ABOUT Lucky Energy Drink Lucky Energy is a cleaner, better-for-you energy drink company founded by serial beverage entrepreneur Richard Laver . The brand creates high-quality products to motivate people to keep going . The product line features five flavors—with 5 super ingredients, including maca and beta-alanine, 0 sugar, 0 aftertaste, and only 5 calories. Products are available on Amazon. For more information, visit www.luckybevco.com and follow @luckyfckenergy on social media. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/talking-trash-lucky-energy-debuted-at-art-basel-302329542.html SOURCE Lucky Beverage Company
Week 17’s Sunday games brought crucial moments for coaches on the hot seat, teams battling for their playoff lives and, in some cases, both. The Cowboys tried to rally around their head coach and the Eagles got it done with second- and third-string quarterbacks. Meanwhile, the Colts let an opportunity slip through their grasp, just like the Broncos did a day earlier. Drew Lock runs it in 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/5m2v3z0zWd — New York Giants (@Giants) December 29, 2024 The Athletic NFL writers Mike Jones, Ted Nguyen and Dan Pompei share their thoughts on all of these storylines and more. There is plenty of buzz that the Cowboys locker room wants Mike McCarthy back — is that a good idea or a bad idea for Dallas? Nguyen: The offense has stayed afloat with Cooper Rush despite a lack of bluechip weapons. McCarthy finding ways to highlight the strengths of players like Rico Dowdle and KaVontae Turpin is a positive sign. But hiring defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer might ultimately be what saves McCarthy’s job; after a shaky start to the season, the defense is playing at a high level. They’re obviously still weak against the run, but that’s a personnel problem — they are light upfront and you can only do so much to mask that schematically. Coming into the week, the Cowboys were the top third-and-long (7-plus yards) defense in the league; Zimmer can still dial up pressure schemes with the best of them. Though they got blown out by the Eagles on Sunday, I think McCarthy has done enough to justify bringing him back. Unless they think they can land a big fish like Ben Johnson, McCarthy and Zimmer working with an upgraded roster could be a winning combination. However, the problem with McCarthy is his late-game decision making. The Cowboys didn’t play in a lot of big games in 2024, but how he performs in those big-stake situations is ultimately how he will be judged. Advertisement Jones: McCarthy has done a good job of getting the Cowboys to continue battling despite rampant injuries (well, until Sunday anyway). Give him credit. The locker room easily could have tuned out the message and let the season turn very ugly. And before this year, McCarthy had led the Cowboys to three straight 12-win seasons, though the underachieving Dallas has done in each of those postseasons looms large. This year’s injuries are beyond McCarthy’s control, and the failure to adequately address the running back position is Jerry Jones’ fault. However, the Cowboys seem to have reached their ceiling under McCarthy. If Jones is happy to be competitive in the regular season and then fall short repeatedly in the preseason, then sticking with McCarthy is the way to go. But if he truly wants to win another Super Bowl, Jones needs to both turn over talent acquisition duties to someone else and find a stronger leader and more innovative mind to guide this team as head coach. Pompei: A newcomer with fewer scars might inspire more external excitement, but that never should be the driving force in making a decision on the head coach. There is merit in retaining McCarthy, whose history inspires confidence. Does anybody believe another coach could have led this team to the playoffs this year? And can anyone be sure that the Cowboys could replace him with a better coach? McCarthy works well with Jerry Jones and he resonates with Dak Prescott . There is value, underrated value, in continuity. The Cowboys might advance further in the near-future if they don’t have to step back first, and a new coaching staff almost always means a step back. Is there anything you take away from the Eagles (down to third-string QB Tanner McKee ) bouncing back from last week’s loss in Washington to blow out a division rival? Pompei: We didn’t really learn anything, but there would have been a significant takeaway if they didn’t handle the undermanned Cowboys as 7.5-point favorites. It’s impressive that the Eagles can score 41 without Jalen Hurts , and a testament to the value of Saquon Barkley and the offensive line. If they take care of the Giants next week (as they should), the Eagles will be able to look past their loss to the Commanders and feel justifiable confidence as they prepare for playoff opponents who are in a different class from the Cowboys. To win in the postseason, though, they will need their QB back. Advertisement Nguyen: Sunday’s win just reinforces what we know: The Eagles have an incredibly talented roster. They have an elite defense, elite running game, and elite weapons on the outside — those ingredients make the quarterback’s job easy. The weakest part about their team might be their quarterback depth. If Jalen Hurts plays at a decent level, this team should represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. Jones: I think the No. 1 takeaway is Tanner McKee > Kenny Pickett ! Nah, in all seriousness, the main takeaway is that this is a well-constructed team with a strong offensive line and collection of skill players, and a dominant defense capable of easing pressure on their quarterback. The Eagles aren’t making a deep playoff run without Jalen Hurts — let’s get that straight. But this is a well-oiled machine that doesn’t need their quarterback to throw for 300 yards and four touchdowns for them to win games. (We probably gathered that from the 10-game win streak, which saw Philadelphia win in a variety of ways, didn’t we?) More frustrating performance with a playoff spot on the line: Broncos letting it slip away in Cincinnati on Saturday, or Colts getting beat by the hapless Giants? Jones: Definitely the Colts. The Bengals are better than their record suggests, so it’s far less egregious for Denver to lose to an explosive and highly-motivated Cincinnati team led by Joe Burrow , who would have garnered MVP consideration had his defense not let him down so many times this season. But to go out and lose 45-33 to a two-win Giants team that 1) had only topped the 20-point mark three previous times and 2) had nothing but pride to play for is a grave transgression. Inexcusable. Nguyen: The Bengals have one of the best offenses in football; it wasn’t a surprise that the Broncos lost to Cincinnati. The Colts laid an egg. Even with Anthony Richardson missing the game, Joe Flacco is one of the better backups in the league. The Giants offense has been atrocious with Drew Lock and they scored 45 on Sunday — that’s unacceptable. The Colts showed definitively why they aren’t a playoff team today. The worst part is that the effort didn’t look bad. They gave up so many big plays to an offense that has struggled because of bad tackling and mental errors. Advertisement Pompei: That was a tough loss for the Broncos, but it came at the hands of a highly-motivated team that knows how to win and has a quarterback who is playing at the highest of levels. The Colts lost to a team that had nothing to play for, had no business being in the game, was playing its third choice at QB and had lost 10 in a row. Would it have been different if Richardson played? Maybe, but the loss mostly was on the defense and special teams, which combined to give up 45 points. (Top photo: Emilee Chinn / Getty Images)US House passes defense bill banning gender care for minors
The semiconductor industry is experiencing a shakeup, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and ASML at the center of attention. TSMC , the undisputed leader in semiconductor contract manufacturing, saw its stock soar over 90% this year due to the proliferation of chips and rising demand for AI technology. TSMC’s role as a vital partner for tech giants like Apple and Nvidia has strengthened its market position significantly. ASML , maker of the highly sought-after extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines used by TSMC and other industry titans, experienced a modest 5% decline in stock value in 2024. This downturn hasn’t diminished ASML’s pivotal role, as almost half its revenue this year arose from strategic dealings with China, despite export restrictions. TSMC’s thrived amid a booming demand for advanced chips, reporting impressive revenue growth of 36% in the third quarter of this year. The company’s ability to enforce significant pricing power has also bolstered its profits, predicting a promising outlook for 2025 as new fab operations in Japan ramp up production. Conversely, ASML faces a transitional phase as it advances its high-NA EUV technology. While negotiations with TSMC over high equipment prices have been ongoing, the first deliveries are set to occur by year-end, signaling a potential market rebound. Despite ASML’s challenges, its near monopoly on high-end chipmaking technology positions it favorably for long-term growth. Both companies present compelling opportunities for investors in 2025, with TSMC currently offering a more attractive valuation. Nonetheless, industry watchers could benefit from considering stakes in both semiconductor giants. Will TSMC and ASML Continue to Dominate the Semiconductor Industry in 2025? The semiconductor sector is experiencing a dynamic transformation, with companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and ASML leading the charge. As 2025 approaches, the market is focusing on potential industry trends, strategic moves, and the impacts of geopolitical factors on these key players. Market Analysis: TSMC’s Strategic Position TSMC has reinforced its stature as a cornerstone in semiconductor manufacturing due to substantial hikes in both demand and stock performance, specifically a 90% rise in its shares this year. This surge can be credited to its pivotal role in catering to tech behemoths such as Apple and Nvidia. The company’s impressive growth, notably a 36% increase in revenue in the third quarter, indicates a prosperous horizon. TSMC is expanding its fabrication operations to Japan, which is likely to enhance its production capacity and market share. ASML’s Technology: A Double-Edged Sword ASML, known for its unparalleled extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology, faces interesting prospects and challenges. Their stock experienced a 5% contraction in 2024; however, the company’s strategic involvement with China, comprising nearly half of its revenue, underscores its global influence despite ongoing export regulations. Additionally, the rollout of advanced high-NA EUV tools promises technological edge, albeit at higher negotiation costs with clients like TSMC. Innovations and Predictions: What’s Next? Key innovations such as the further development of high-NA EUV technology could redefine the chipmaking landscape. If successful, ASML’s dedication to technology advancement may trigger newfound growth opportunities. By delivering the first units by the end of the year, ASML is setting expectations for a market resurgence and cementing its status as a technological leader. Investment Considerations: The Pros and Cons – Pros : TSMC’s robust market position and ongoing expansion efforts make it an enticing prospect for investors. Its price agility and leading manufacturing capabilities cater to the accelerating AI demand, while ASML’s near-monopolistic hold on EUV technology secures its long-term potential. – Cons : Both companies face hurdles such as geopolitical tensions and evolving technological demands, which could temper growth. ASML’s stock contraction and the high costs of pioneering tech development present short-term challenges. Trends and Insights: Navigating Future Prospects As we look towards 2025, TSMC and ASML symbolize both resilience and adaptation within the semiconductor domain. These entities are expected to leverage their technological assets amidst a landscape rife with competition and innovation. For market enthusiasts, a balanced portfolio that includes stakes in both might provide a hedge against industry volatility. For further information on TSMC and ASML’s role in the semiconductor scene, you may visit their respective websites: TSMC and ASML .Article content After President-elect Donald Trump revealed that he told NHL great Wayne Gretzky that he should be Canada’s next leader, the Great One’s wife has co-signed the idea that he could be an exceptional prime minister. “I just left Wayne Gretzky, ’The Great One’ as he is known in ice-hockey circles,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform on Christmas Day. “I said, ’Wayne, why don’t you run for prime minister of Canada, soon to be known as the governor of Canada — you would win easily, you wouldn’t even have to campaign.’ He had no interest.’” Trump tells Wayne Gretzky to run for Governor of Canada🤣 pic.twitter.com/yg1C4lRlix Despite Gretzky saying he held no political aspirations, Trump urged Canadians to “start a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement.” “It would be so much fun to watch!” he concluded. According to Fox News , Gretzky’s wife, Janet, who was born in Missouri, reposted Trump’s message to her Instagram Stories. The mother-of-five also added her own endorsement in support of her husband running for office north of the border. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take,” she shared, quoting one of Gretzky’s most famous statements . On Instagram, many of Janet’s followers backed the idea of the Brantford, Ont.-born Gretzky running for prime minister. “GOT FOR IT 99 ... SAVE CANADA,” one person wrote, while another asked, “Is this a ‘running for PM’ announcement?” Last month, Gretzky and some of his family appeared at Trump’s victory party after he was re-elected as America’s 47th president. His wife is a fan of Trump, with her mother, Jean, reportedly a fanatical supporter of The Donald. Dustin Johnson, the professional golfer and husband of the NHL’s all-time leading scorer and Hockey Hall of Famer’s daughter Paulina, has been golfing with Trump since 2017. Back in 2015, Gretzky, who is ineligible to vote in Canada, endorsed Conservative Leader Stephen Harper . “I think you have been an unreal prime minister,” Gretzky said during an event in Toronto, adding that he had been “wonderful to the country.” “I know you have nothing but the country’s best interests at heart,” Gretzky added. Gretzky’s comments divided social media, but the former Edmonton Oilers great said he has always lent a hand when a sitting prime minister has asked for his help. “In 1981, I did a luncheon for prime minister (Pierre) Trudeau at the time. In 1986, Mr. (Brian) Mulroney and (his wife) Mila asked me to host an event for a charity of their choice, which I did,” he said. “When Mr. Harper reached out to me and asked me to do a Q&A with him it’s simple: I can’t vote in this country. But ... when the prime minister of Canada calls you, you say: ‘OK, I’ll do the favour for you.’ So whoever is going to be the next prime minister, if they call me for the favour I’d reach out again,” he said . “I have known Patrick Brown for a number of years now,” Gretzky said in a statement . “Hard working and dedicated, Patrick is a strong Conservative. He has the passion and vision to lead Ontario.” Elsewhere, Trump continued teasing Canada’s deeply unpopular Prime Minster Justin Trudeau as he prepares to take over as America’s next president in January. On Wednesday, Trump also offered his Christmas greetings to Trudeau, calling him a “governor” and boasting that Canadians would enjoy a tax cut of more than 60% if the country became a U.S. state. “Their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily protected like no other country anywhere in the world,” he wrote. These comments followed a pre-Christmas message in which he asserted “ Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State.” “They would save massively on taxes and military protection. I think it is a great idea. 51st State!!!” he wrote. Trump also welcomed the departure of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, calling her “totally toxic.” Trudeau has been largely quiet about Trump’s taunts. But on Boxing Day he shared a six-word message alongside a video narrated by Tom Brokaw that provided an overview of Canadian politics, landscapes and formative moments in the national memory in the leadup to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. “Some information about Canada for Americans,” Trudeau wrote on X. Meanwhile, Trudeau’s political rival Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been a vociferous opponent of Trump’s takeover rhetoric. “W e need a strong, smart prime minister who has the brains and backbone to first and foremost say to President Trump, ‘Canada will never be the 51st state. We will be an independent, proud, sovereign country, as we always have been,'” he said in an exclusive interview with the Toronto Sun . mdaniell@postmedia.com
MVD-1 is under clinical development by Eolo Pharma and currently in Phase I for Obesity. According to GlobalData, Phase I drugs for Obesity have a 59% phase transition success rate (PTSR) indication benchmark for progressing into Phase II. GlobalData tracks drug-specific phase transition and likelihood of approval scores, in addition to indication benchmarks based off 18 years of historical drug development data. Attributes of the drug, company and its clinical trials play a fundamental role in drug-specific PTSR and likelihood of approval. MVD-1 overview MVD-1 is under development for the treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), hypertension, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), unspecified metabolic disorders and Alzheimer's disease. It is being developed based on eolo pharma's technology. It is administered through oral route. Eolo Pharma overview Eolo Pharma, is developing multiple drugs that stop low grade chronic inflammation. The company is headquartered in Argentina. For a complete picture of MVD-1’s drug-specific PTSR and LoA scores, This content was updated on 12 April 2024 From Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors. , the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article. GlobalData’s Likelihood of Approval analytics tool dynamically assesses and predicts how likely a drug will move to the next stage in clinical development (PTSR), as well as how likely the drug will be approved (LoA). This is based on a combination of machine learning and a proprietary algorithm to process data points from various databases found on GlobalData’s .DALLAS (AP) — Juan Soto gets free use of a luxury suite and up to four premium tickets behind home plate for regular-season and postseason New York Mets home games as part of his record $765 million, 15-year contract that was finalized Wednesday. The Mets also agreed to provide personal team security for the All-Star outfielder and his family at the team’s expense for all spring training and regular-season home and road games, according to details of the agreement obtained by The Associated Press. Major League Baseball teams usually provide security for player families in seating areas at ballparks. New York also agreed to assist Soto's family for in-season travel arrangements, guaranteed Soto will have uniform No. 22 and included eight types of award bonuses. Soto's suite will be valued at the Mets' prevailing prices, presumably for tax purposes, and after 2025 he can by each Jan. 15 modify or give up his suite selection for the upcoming season. He can request the premium tickets, to be used by family members, no later than 72 hours before the scheduled game time. The Yankees had refused to offer Soto a free suite. “Some high-end players that make a lot of money for us, if they want suites they buy them ... whether it's CC (Sabathia), whether it’s (Aaron) Judge, whether it’s (Gerrit) Cole, whether it’s any of these guys," general manager Brian Cashman said. "We've gone through a process on previous negotiations where asks might have happened and this is what we did and we’re going to honor those, so no regrets there." Cashman said the Yankees have a shared suite for player families and a family room with babysitting. Soto gets a $75 million signing bonus, payable within 60 days of the agreement’s approval by the commissioner’s office. The deal for the 26-year-old, which tops Shohei Ohtani's $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers, was reached Sunday pending a physical that took place Tuesday. Soto receives salaries of $46,875,000 each in 2025 and 2026, $42.5 million in 2027, $46,875,000 apiece in 2028 and 2029 and $46 million in each of the final 10 seasons. Soto has a contingent right to opt out of the agreement within three days of the end of the 2029 World Series to become a free agent again, but the Mets have the an option to negate the opt-out provision by increasing the yearly salaries for 2030-39 by $4 million annually to $50 million and raising the total value to $805 million. If the club exercises its option to negate the opt-out provision, Soto can make his opt-out decision by the fifth day after the World Series. He has a full no-trade provision and gets a hotel suite on road trips. Soto would receive a $500,000 bonus for winning his first Most Valuable Player award and $1 million for each MVP award. He would get $350,000 for finishing second in the voting and $150,000 for finishing third through fifth. Soto was third in the AL voting this year. He would earn $100,000 for each All-Star selection and Gold Glove, $350,000 for World Series MVP and $150,000 for League Championship Series MVP. Soto would get $100,000 for selection to the All-MLB first or second team, $150,000 for Silver Slugger and $100,000 for the Hank Aaron Award. Award bonuses are to be paid by the Jan. 31 after the season in which the bonus is earned. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb
