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NEW YORK, Dec. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Celsius Holdings, Inc. CELH between February 29, 2024 and September 4, 2024, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 21, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline . SO WHAT: If you purchased Celsius common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Celsius class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31677 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for more information. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 21, 2025 . A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. 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In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Celsius materially oversold inventory to PepsiCo, Inc. ("Pepsi") far in excess of demand, and faced a looming sales cliff during which Pepsi would significantly reduce its purchases of Celsius products; (2) as Pepsi drew down significant amounts of inventory overstock, Celsius' sales would materially decline in future periods, hurting Celsius' financial performance and outlook; (3) Celsius' sales rate to Pepsi was unsustainable and created a misleading impression of Celsius' financial performance and outlook; (4) as a result, Celsius' business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as indicated in defendants' Class Period statements; and (5) consequently, defendants' statements regarding Celsius' outlook and expected financial performance were false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. 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The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.On an October afternoon, Dale Rutherford gathered with friends and family at the Barge Restaurant in Raymond, Washington, just a few miles from where he was born 99 years earlier at South Bend Hospital. Everyone had come to see him receive the Pacific County Farm Forestry Association’s “Tree Farmer of the Year” award and to share stories about his life. Only, Rutherford himself had left his hearing aids at home in Lebam. Chapter president Nick Somero was partway through his speech when Rutherford turned to his daughter, Nancy Salme, and her husband, Brett, and asked, “Well how come nobody’s talking anymore?” The room erupted in laughter. Not being able to hear didn’t keep Rutherford from waving to the crowd later on and offering a brief but heartfelt, “Thanks, everybody!” But even if he could have heard Somero call him the “epitome of forest (stewardship),” it seems doubtful that he would have found much more to say in the way of a response. When asked a few weeks after the luncheon how it felt to receive the award, Rutherford said, with characteristic, self-effacing cheer, “I didn’t think I deserved it, because I haven’t done anything extra special.” “I just do my ordinary things every day,” he added. “It’s just routine, I guess.” At age 99, after a lifetime of laboring and sojourning in the woods, that routine still includes regularly driving to the Lebam post office in search of a conversation (or at least somebody to wave to), pruning trees on his roughly 40 acres of forestland and feeding his cows twice a day. “He walks that catwalk 25 feet above the cows in the manger, leans over and gets the hay ... drops it down to the cows, turns around, walks back along the catwalk ... and comes back down the old wooden ladder, every morning and every night,” Nancy Salme said. “And if we tried to stop him, he wouldn’t listen to us.” None of this may feel special to Rutherford, even if he does acknowledge that he’s been at it longer than most. But it isn’t just the fact of his longevity that those closest to him find so laudable. It’s the nature of it — the modesty of his lifestyle, the consistency of his values, the spirit and ethic with which he does everything. “Dale is one of my heroes,” says longtime family friend and Frances resident Lynette Falkner. “He really lives the values of the Greatest Generation — he is kind, he is polite, he is respectful and he is very hardworking.” Rex Hutchins, of Menlo, used to lead forest tours for fourth graders alongside Rutherford and the late Bob Falkner as part of the Project Learning Tree program. “I always told the kids then that when I grow up, I want to be like Dale,” he said. “I was kind of hoping he would donate blood somewhere so I could go get some,” he added with a laugh. Over and over again, the Chinook Observer heard comments like this from Rutherford’s friends and family. By naming him Pacific County Tree Farmer of the Year, they intend not only to recognize his qualities as a steward of the land, but as a human being and member of the community. Which, around these parts, overlap considerably. Many of the life experiences that shaped Rutherford as a citizen-forester came during a time when most of the hard work in this country was still done by hand — when making it to tomorrow, or the next ridge over, in a place like southwest Washington still took a unique combination of guts, ingenuity and endurance. “They’d just take off ... from over here on the Trap Creek side and walk clear over to Naselle,” said Brett Salme of the years Rutherford spent cruising and surveying, before many of the highways that transect the Willapa Hills even existed. “They’d survey so far in a day, and just camp out and get up the next day and survey a little farther, and of course ... nowadays ... at the end of the day you hop in your truck and drive home!” “It was a very simple life,” added Nancy Salme. “And he got by with what they had, and made the best of what he did.” Those early days may have been rugged and barebones, but Rutherford himself still speaks of them with joy and reverence. In 1929, when he was 4 years old, his father was hired to run the Forks Creek Hatchery in Nallpee. “We lived there for 12 years, which were some of the best years of my life, (as there) was always something to do and ... always somebody there to see,” wrote Rutherford. “They got thousands of fish in those years and they gave fish to everyone during the Depression; people came and worked on the fish traps in the high waters to get fish and to have something to do, (as) there was not very much work during the bad years.” Experiencing this intersection of natural bounty, man-made hardship and human solidarity would prove formative to Rutherford’s worldview, especially as it pertained to natural resources. At a time when what the land had to offer seemed inexhaustible — and when people often acted like it, too — seeing firsthand the consequences of short-sightedness impressed on Rutherford the importance of patience and thrift. Persevering through lean times, when the woods provided both sustenance and diversion, taught him how to appreciate the land for more than its dollar value. “I know that (Dale’s) seen when it was logged in the early 1900s and not replanted,” said Rob Friese, of Lebam, another longtime family friend. “And that’s just not something a bright person would do.” Indeed, one of Rutherford’s first jobs in the woods, even before he began logging in 1948, was planting trees. He did so first for the state of Washington, and later on for independent outfits, at a time when the practice was still novel. “He was really in the infancy of tree-planting,” said Victor Niemcziek, of Frances. Unsurprisingly, none of this is particularly noteworthy to Rutherford, who still speaks of planting and pruning trees as one might of brushing their teeth or getting dressed. “I planted all over around the county here — it’s just one of those things I do normally,” he said. “Just like you’d do certain things every day and don’t think much about it.” It’s hard to get Rutherford to say much more than this — to really get at what makes him tick. But when pressed, he does offer, with finality: “I enjoy seeing the trees there. Everything isn’t about money. You can do a lot of things and not get any big return out of it — just enjoyment for yourself.” On a tour of his forestland, Rutherford pauses for the Chinook Observer’s cameras beneath a stately, second-growth Douglas fir. These days, there is a slight hitch in his step. But it is still the unmistakable, loping stride of a seasoned woodsman — brisk and relentless. That’s when it occurs to this reporter to ask, “Dale, do you think you’re older than some of these trees?” To which he replies, “Oh yeah, I probably am.” For now, he probably is. But they will outlive him yet.Tonga's prime minister quits moments ahead of no-confidence motion in parliament

Reading team news: Youngster first league start at Barnsley in place of injured starWASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump offered a public show of support Friday for Pete Hegseth, his choice to lead the Defense Department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views on women in combat roles. Hegseth, a former Fox News host, Army National Guard major and combat veteran, spent much of the week on Capitol Hill trying to salvage his Cabinet nomination and privately reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead Trump's Pentagon. "Pete Hegseth is doing very well," Trump posted on his social media site. "He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense." The president added that "Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!" The nomination battle is emerging not only as a debate about the best person to lead the Pentagon, but an inflection point for a MAGA movement that appears to be relishing a public fight over its hard-line push for a more masculine military and an end to the "woke-ism" of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, responds to reporters during a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Military leaders are rattled by a list of “woke” senior officers that a conservative group urged Pete Hegseth to dismiss for promoting diversity in the ranks if he is confirmed to lead the Pentagon. The list compiled by the American Accountability Foundation includes 20 general officers or senior admirals and a disproportionate number of female officers. It has had a chilling effect on the Pentagon’s often frank discussions as leaders try to figure out how to address the potential firings and diversity issues under Trump. Those on the list in many cases seem to be targeted for public comments they made either in interviews or at events on diversity, and in some cases for retweeting posts that promote diversity. Tom Jones, a former aide to Republican senators who leads the foundation, said Friday those on the list are “pretty egregious” advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, policies, which he called problematic. “The nominee has been pretty clear that that has no place in the military,” Jones said of Hegseth. Hegseth embraced Trump’s effort to end programs that promote diversity in the ranks and fire those who reflect those values. Other Trump picks, like Kash Patel for FBI director, have suggested targeting those in government who are not aligned with Trump. Trump's allies forcefully rallied around Hegseth — the Heritage Foundation's political arm promised to spend $1 million to shore up his nomination — as he vows to stay in the fight, as long as the president-elect wants him to. Vice President-elect JD Vance offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, the embattled choice to lead the Defense Department. "We're not abandoning this nomination," Vance told reporters during a tour of western North Carolina. "We're not abandoning this nomination," Vice-President-elect JD Vance said as he toured post-hurricane North Carolina. He said he spoke with GOP senators and believes Hegseth will be confirmed. The effort became a test of Trump's clout and of how far loyalty for the president-elect goes with Republican senators who have concerns about his nominees. Two of Trump's other choices stepped aside as they faced intense scrutiny: former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., his first choice for attorney general, and Chad Chronister, a Florida sheriff who was Trump's first choice to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration. Thanking the president-elect for the support, Hegseth posted on social media, "Like you, we will never back down." Hegseth faces resistance from senators as reports emerged about his past, including the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies. He promised not to drink on the job and told lawmakers he never engaged in sexual misconduct, even as his professional views on female troops came under intensifying scrutiny. He said as recently as last month that women "straight up" should not serve in combat. He picked up one important endorsement from Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama, whose support was seen as a potentially powerful counterweight to the cooler reception Hegseth received from Sen. Joni Ernst, a former Army National Guard lieutenant colonel. Ernst, who is also a sexual assault survivor, stopped short of an endorsement after meeting with Hegseth this week. On Friday, Ernst posted on X that she would meet with him again next week. “At a minimum, we agree that he deserves the opportunity to lay out his vision for our warfighters at a fair hearing,” she wrote. On Friday, Trump put out the statement in response to coverage saying he lost faith in Hegseth, according to a person familiar with his thinking who was not authorized to discuss it publicly. The president-elect and his team were pleased to see Hegseth putting up a fight and his performance this week reiterates why he was chosen, the person said. They believe he can still be confirmed. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, left, joined by his wife Jennifer Rauchet, attends a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) If Hegseth goes down, Trump's team believes the defeat would empower others to spread what they cast as "vicious lies" against every candidate Trump chooses. Still, Trump's transition team is looking at potential replacements, including former presidential rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis plans to attend the Dec. 14 Army-Navy football game with Trump, according to a person familiar with the Florida governor's plans who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. DeSantis and Trump spoke about the defense secretary post Tuesday at a memorial service for sheriff deputies in West Palm Beach, Fla., according to people familiar with the matter who said Trump was interested in DeSantis for the post, and the governor was receptive. DeSantis is poised to select a replacement for the expected Senate vacancy to be created by Marco Rubio becoming secretary of state, and Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump is seen as the preferred choice by those in Trump's orbit. Among President-elect Donald Trump's picks are Susie Wiles for chief of staff, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, former Democratic House member Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Susie Wiles, 67, was a senior adviser to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and its de facto manager. Trump named Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, making a former sharp critic his choice to be the new administration's top diplomat. Rubio, 53, is a noted hawk on China, Cuba and Iran, and was a finalist to be Trump's running mate on the Republican ticket last summer. Rubio is the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump said of Rubio in a statement. The announcement punctuates the hard pivot Rubio has made with Trump, whom the senator called a “con man" during his unsuccessful campaign for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination. Their relationship improved dramatically while Trump was in the White House. And as Trump campaigned for the presidency a third time, Rubio cheered his proposals. For instance, Rubio, who more than a decade ago helped craft immigration legislation that included a path to citizenship for people in the U.S. illegally, now supports Trump's plan to use the U.S. military for mass deportations. Pete Hegseth, 44, is a co-host of Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend” and has been a contributor with the network since 2014, where he developed a friendship with Trump, who made regular appearances on the show. Hegseth lacks senior military or national security experience. If confirmed by the Senate, he would inherit the top job during a series of global crises — ranging from Russia’s war in Ukraine and the ongoing attacks in the Middle East by Iranian proxies to the push for a cease-fire between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah and escalating worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea. Hegseth is also the author of “The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free,” published earlier this year. Trump tapped Pam Bondi, 59, to be attorney general after U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration. She was Florida's first female attorney general, serving between 2011 and 2019. She also was on Trump’s legal team during his first impeachment trial in 2020. Considered a loyalist, she served as part of a Trump-allied outside group that helped lay the groundwork for his future administration called the America First Policy Institute. Bondi was among a group of Republicans who showed up to support Trump at his hush money criminal trial in New York that ended in May with a conviction on 34 felony counts. A fierce defender of Trump, she also frequently appears on Fox News and has been a critic of the criminal cases against him. Trump picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a well-known conservative who faced sharp criticism for telling a story in her memoir about shooting a rambunctious dog, to lead an agency crucial to the president-elect’s hardline immigration agenda. Noem used her two terms leading a tiny state to vault to a prominent position in Republican politics. South Dakota is usually a political afterthought. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, Noem did not order restrictions that other states had issued and instead declared her state “open for business.” Trump held a fireworks rally at Mount Rushmore in July 2020 in one of the first large gatherings of the pandemic. She takes over a department with a sprawling mission. In addition to key immigration agencies, the Department of Homeland Security oversees natural disaster response, the U.S. Secret Service, and Transportation Security Administration agents who work at airports. The governor of North Dakota, who was once little-known outside his state, Burgum is a former Republican presidential primary contender who endorsed Trump, and spent months traveling to drum up support for him, after dropping out of the race. Burgum was a serious contender to be Trump’s vice presidential choice this summer. The two-term governor was seen as a possible pick because of his executive experience and business savvy. Burgum also has close ties to deep-pocketed energy industry CEOs. Trump made the announcement about Burgum joining his incoming administration while addressing a gala at his Mar-a-Lago club, and said a formal statement would be coming the following day. In comments to reporters before Trump took the stage, Burgum said that, in recent years, the power grid is deteriorating in many parts of the country, which he said could raise national security concerns but also drive up prices enough to increase inflation. “There's just a sense of urgency, and a sense of understanding in the Trump administration,” Burgum said. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran for president as a Democrat, than as an independent, and then endorsed Trump . He's the son of Democratic icon Robert Kennedy, who was assassinated during his own presidential campaign. The nomination of Kennedy to lead the Department of Health and Human Services alarmed people who are concerned about his record of spreading unfounded fears about vaccines . For example, he has long advanced the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism. Scott Bessent, 62, is a former George Soros money manager and an advocate for deficit reduction. He's the founder of hedge fund Key Square Capital Management, after having worked on-and-off for Soros Fund Management since 1991. If confirmed by the Senate, he would be the nation’s first openly gay treasury secretary. He told Bloomberg in August that he decided to join Trump’s campaign in part to attack the mounting U.S. national debt. That would include slashing government programs and other spending. “This election cycle is the last chance for the U.S. to grow our way out of this mountain of debt without becoming a sort of European-style socialist democracy,” he said then. Oregon Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly lost her reelection bid this month, but received strong backing from union members in her district. As a potential labor secretary, she would oversee the Labor Department’s workforce, its budget and put forth priorities that impact workers’ wages, health and safety, ability to unionize, and employer’s rights to fire employers, among other responsibilities. Chavez-DeRemer is one of few House Republicans to endorse the “Protecting the Right to Organize” or PRO Act would allow more workers to conduct organizing campaigns and would add penalties for companies that violate workers’ rights. The act would also weaken “right-to-work” laws that allow employees in more than half the states to avoid participating in or paying dues to unions that represent workers at their places of employment. Scott Turner is a former NFL player and White House aide. He ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump’s first term in office. Trump, in a statement, credited Turner, the highest-ranking Black person he’s yet selected for his administration, with “helping to lead an Unprecedented Effort that Transformed our Country’s most distressed communities.” Sean Duffy is a former House member from Wisconsin who was one of Trump's most visible defenders on cable news. Duffy served in the House for nearly nine years, sitting on the Financial Services Committee and chairing the subcommittee on insurance and housing. He left Congress in 2019 for a TV career and has been the host of “The Bottom Line” on Fox Business. Before entering politics, Duffy was a reality TV star on MTV, where he met his wife, “Fox and Friends Weekend” co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy. They have nine children. A campaign donor and CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Write is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, including fracking — a key pillar of Trump’s quest to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. Wright also has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change. He said the climate movement around the world is “collapsing under its own weight.” The Energy Department is responsible for advancing energy, environmental and nuclear security of the United States. Wright also won support from influential conservatives, including oil and gas tycoon Harold Hamm. Hamm, executive chairman of Oklahoma-based Continental Resources, a major shale oil company, is a longtime Trump supporter and adviser who played a key role on energy issues in Trump’s first term. President-elect Donald Trump tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump promised to dismantle. McMahon led the Small Business Administration during Trump’s initial term from 2017 to 2019 and twice ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut. She’s seen as a relative unknown in education circles, though she expressed support for charter schools and school choice. She served on the Connecticut Board of Education for a year starting in 2009 and has spent years on the board of trustees for Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Brooke Rollins, who graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development, is a longtime Trump associate who served as White House domestic policy chief during his first presidency. The 52-year-old is president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, a group helping to lay the groundwork for a second Trump administration. She previously served as an aide to former Texas Gov. Rick Perry and ran a think tank, the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Trump chose Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he'd have a key role in carrying out Trump's plans to raise and enforce tariffs. Trump made the announcement Tuesday on his social media platform, Truth Social. Lutnick is a co-chair of Trump’s transition team, along with Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive who previously led Trump’s Small Business Administration. Both are tasked with putting forward candidates for key roles in the next administration. The nomination would put Lutnick in charge of a sprawling Cabinet agency that is involved in funding new computer chip factories, imposing trade restrictions, releasing economic data and monitoring the weather. It is also a position in which connections to CEOs and the wider business community are crucial. Doug Collins is a former Republican congressman from Georgia who gained recognition for defending Trump during his first impeachment trial, which centered on U.S. assistance for Ukraine. Trump was impeached for urging Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden in 2019 during the Democratic presidential nomination, but he was acquitted by the Senate. Collins has also served in the armed forces himself and is currently a chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command. "We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need," Trump said in a statement about nominating Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Karoline Leavitt, 27, was Trump's campaign press secretary and currently a spokesperson for his transition. She would be the youngest White House press secretary in history. The White House press secretary typically serves as the public face of the administration and historically has held daily briefings for the press corps. Leavitt, a New Hampshire native, was a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting Trump, before joining his 2024 campaign. In 2022, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire, winning a 10-way Republican primary before losing to Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas. Leavitt worked in the White House press office during Trump's first term before she became communications director for New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's choice for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has been tapped by Trump to be director of national intelligence, keeping with the trend to stock his Cabinet with loyal personalities rather than veteran professionals in their requisite fields. Gabbard, 43, was a Democratic House member who unsuccessfully sought the party's 2020 presidential nomination before leaving the party in 2022. She endorsed Trump in August and campaigned often with him this fall. “I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community,” Trump said in a statement. Gabbard, who has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades, deploying to Iraq and Kuwait, would come to the role as somewhat of an outsider compared to her predecessor. The current director, Avril Haines, was confirmed by the Senate in 2021 following several years in a number of top national security and intelligence positions. Trump has picked John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman who served as director of national intelligence during his first administration, to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency in his next. Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during the final year and a half of Trump's first term, leading the U.S. government's spy agencies during the coronavirus pandemic. “I look forward to John being the first person ever to serve in both of our Nation's highest Intelligence positions,” Trump said in a statement, calling him a “fearless fighter for the Constitutional Rights of all Americans” who would ensure “the Highest Levels of National Security, and PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.” Kash Patel spent several years as a Justice Department prosecutor before catching the Trump administration’s attention as a staffer on Capitol Hill who helped investigate the Russia probe. Patel called for dramatically reducing the agency’s footprint, a perspective that sets him apart from earlier directors who sought additional resources for the bureau. Though the Justice Department in 2021 halted the practice of secretly seizing reporters’ phone records during leak investigations, Patel said he intends to aggressively hunt down government officials who leak information to reporters. Trump has chosen former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin to serve as his pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency . Zeldin does not appear to have any experience in environmental issues, but is a longtime supporter of the former president. The 44-year-old former U.S. House member from New York wrote on X , “We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, and make the US the global leader of AI.” “We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water,” he added. During his campaign, Trump often attacked the Biden administration's promotion of electric vehicles, and incorrectly referring to a tax credit for EV purchases as a government mandate. Trump also often told his audiences during the campaign his administration would “Drill, baby, drill,” referring to his support for expanded petroleum exploration. In a statement, Trump said Zeldin “will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet.” Trump has named Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband. Carr is a longtime member of the commission and served previously as the FCC’s general counsel. He has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate three times and was nominated by both Trump and President Joe Biden to the commission. Carr made past appearances on “Fox News Channel," including when he decried Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris' pre-Election Day appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” He wrote an op-ed last month defending a satellite company owned by Trump supporter Elon Musk. Trump said Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, was a “proven leader for common sense regulations.” In the years since leaving the SEC, Atkins has made the case against too much market regulation. “He believes in the promise of robust, innovative capital markets that are responsive to the needs of Investors, & that provide capital to make our Economy the best in the World. He also recognizes that digital assets & other innovations are crucial to Making America Greater than Ever Before,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The commission oversees U.S. securities markets and investments and is currently led by Gary Gensler, who has been leading the U.S. government’s crackdown on the crypto industry. Gensler, who was nominated by President Joe Biden, announced last month that he would be stepping down from his post on the day that Trump is inaugurated — Jan. 20, 2025. Atkins began his career as a lawyer and has a long history working in the financial markets sector, both in government and private practice. In the 1990s, he worked on the staffs of two former SEC chairmen, Richard C. Breeden and Arthur Levitt. Jared Isaacman, 41, is a tech billionaire who bought a series of spaceflights from Elon Musk’s SpaceX and conducted the first private spacewalk . He is the founder and CEO of a card-processing company and has collaborated closely with Musk ever since buying his first chartered SpaceX flight. He took contest winners on that 2021 trip and followed it in September with a mission where he briefly popped out the hatch to test SpaceX’s new spacewalking suits. Rep. Elise Stefanik is a representative from New York and one of Trump's staunchest defenders going back to his first impeachment. Elected to the House in 2014, Stefanik was selected by her GOP House colleagues as House Republican Conference chair in 2021, when former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney was removed from the post after publicly criticizing Trump for falsely claiming he won the 2020 election. Stefanik, 40, has served in that role ever since as the third-ranking member of House leadership. Stefanik’s questioning of university presidents over antisemitism on their campuses helped lead to two of those presidents resigning, further raising her national profile. If confirmed, she would represent American interests at the U.N. as Trump vows to end the war waged by Russia against Ukraine begun in 2022. He has also called for peace as Israel continues its offensive against Hamas in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon to target Hezbollah. President-elect Donald Trump says he's chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO. Trump has expressed skepticism about the Western military alliance for years. Trump said in a statement Wednesday that Whitaker is “a strong warrior and loyal Patriot” who “will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended” and “strengthen relationships with our NATO Allies, and stand firm in the face of threats to Peace and Stability.” The choice of Whitaker as the nation’s representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an unusual one, given his background is as a lawyer and not in foreign policy. President-elect Donald Trump tapped former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China, saying in a social media post that the former CEO “brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China.” Perdue lost his Senate seat to Democrat Jon Ossoff four years ago and ran unsuccessfully in a primary against Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Perdue pushed Trump's debunked lies about electoral fraud during his failed bid for governor. A Republican congressman from Michigan who served from 1993 to 2011, Hoekstra was ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term. “In my Second Term, Pete will help me once again put AMERICA FIRST,” Trump said in a statement announcing his choice. “He did an outstanding job as United States Ambassador to the Netherlands during our first four years, and I am confident that he will continue to represent our Country well in this new role.” Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel. Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align U.S. foreign policy more closely with Israel's interests as it wages wars against the Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah. “He loves Israel, and likewise the people of Israel love him,” Trump said in a statement. “Mike will work tirelessly to bring about peace in the Middle East.” Huckabee, who ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 and 2016, has been a popular figure among evangelical Christian conservatives, many of whom support Israel due to Old Testament writings that Jews are God’s chosen people and that Israel is their rightful homeland. Trump has been praised by some in this important Republican voting bloc for moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Trump on Tuesday named real estate investor Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East. The 67-year-old Witkoff is the president-elect's golf partner and was golfing with him at Trump's club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 15, when the former president was the target of a second attempted assassination. Witkoff “is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy,” Trump said of Witkoff in a statement. “Steve will be an unrelenting Voice for PEACE, and make us all proud." Trump also named Witkoff co-chair, with former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, of his inaugural committee. Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Gen. Keith Kellogg to serve as assistant to the president and special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, a retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues, served as National Security Advisor to Trump's former Vice President Mike Pence. For the America First Policy Institute, one of several groups formed after Trump left office to help lay the groundwork for the next Republican administration, Kellogg in April wrote that “bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties.” (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) Trump asked Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, Trump announced in a statement Tuesday. The move puts Waltz in the middle of national security crises, ranging from efforts to provide weapons to Ukraine and worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea to the persistent attacks in the Middle East by Iran proxies and the push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah. “Mike has been a strong champion of my America First Foreign Policy agenda,” Trump's statement said, "and will be a tremendous champion of our pursuit of Peace through Strength!” Waltz is a three-term GOP congressman from east-central Florida. He served multiple tours in Afghanistan and also worked in the Pentagon as a policy adviser when Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates were defense chiefs. He is considered hawkish on China, and called for a U.S. boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing due to its involvement in the origin of COVID-19 and its mistreatment of the minority Muslim Uighur population. Stephen Miller, an immigration hardliner , was a vocal spokesperson during the presidential campaign for Trump's priority of mass deportations. The 39-year-old was a senior adviser during Trump's first administration. Miller has been a central figure in some of Trump's policy decisions, notably his move to separate thousands of immigrant families. Trump argued throughout the campaign that the nation's economic, national security and social priorities could be met by deporting people who are in the United States illegally. Since Trump left office in 2021, Miller has served as the president of America First Legal, an organization made up of former Trump advisers aimed at challenging the Biden administration, media companies, universities and others over issues such as free speech and national security. Thomas Homan, 62, has been tasked with Trump’s top priority of carrying out the largest deportation operation in the nation’s history. Homan, who served under Trump in his first administration leading U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was widely expected to be offered a position related to the border, an issue Trump made central to his campaign. Though Homan has insisted such a massive undertaking would be humane, he has long been a loyal supporter of Trump's policy proposals, suggesting at a July conference in Washington that he would be willing to "run the biggest deportation operation this country’s ever seen.” Democrats have criticized Homan for his defending Trump's “zero tolerance” policy on border crossings during his first administration, which led to the separation of thousands of parents and children seeking asylum at the border. Former Rep. Billy Long represented Missouri in the U.S. House from 2011 to 2023. Since leaving Congress, Trump said, Long “has worked as a Business and Tax advisor, helping Small Businesses navigate the complexities of complying with the IRS Rules and Regulations.” Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler was appointed in January 2020 by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and then lost a runoff election a year later. She started a conservative voter registration organization and dived into GOP fundraising, becoming one of the top individual donors and bundlers to Trump’s 2024 comeback campaign. Even before nominating her for agriculture secretary, the president-elect already had tapped Loeffler as co-chair of his inaugural committee. Dr. Mehmet Oz, 64, is a former heart surgeon who hosted “The Dr. Oz Show,” a long-running daytime television talk show. He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate as the Republican nominee in 2022 and is an outspoken supporter of Trump, who endorsed Oz's bid for elected office. Elon Musk, left, and Vivek Ramaswamy speak before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at an Oct. 27 campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. Trump on Tuesday said Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency" — which is not, despite the name, a government agency. The acronym “DOGE” is a nod to Musk's favorite cryptocurrency, dogecoin. Trump said Musk and Ramaswamy will work from outside the government to offer the White House “advice and guidance” and will partner with the Office of Management and Budget to “drive large scale structural reform, and create an entrepreneurial approach to Government never seen before.” He added the move would shock government systems. It's not clear how the organization will operate. Musk, owner of X and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been a constant presence at Mar-a-Lago since Trump won the presidential election. Ramaswamy suspended his campaign in January and threw his support behind Trump. Trump said the two will “pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.” Russell Vought held the position during Trump’s first presidency. After Trump’s initial term ended, Vought founded the Center for Renewing America, a think tank that describes its mission as “renew a consensus of America as a nation under God.” Vought was closely involved with Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for Trump’s second term that he tried to distance himself from during the campaign. Vought has also previously worked as the executive and budget director for the Republican Study Committee, a caucus for conservative House Republicans. He also worked at Heritage Action, the political group tied to The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. Dan Scavino, deputy chief of staff Scavino, whom Trump's transition referred to in a statement as one of “Trump's longest serving and most trusted aides,” was a senior adviser to Trump's 2024 campaign, as well as his 2016 and 2020 campaigns. He will be deputy chief of staff and assistant to the president. Scavino had run Trump's social media profile in the White House during his first administration. He was also held in contempt of Congress in 2022 after a month-long refusal to comply with a subpoena from the House committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. James Blair, deputy chief of staff Blair was political director for Trump's 2024 campaign and for the Republican National Committee. He will be deputy chief of staff for legislative, political and public affairs and assistant to the president. Blair was key to Trump's economic messaging during his winning White House comeback campaign this year, a driving force behind the candidate's “Trump can fix it” slogan and his query to audiences this fall if they were better off than four years ago. Taylor Budowich, deputy chief of staff Budowich is a veteran Trump campaign aide who launched and directed Make America Great Again, Inc., a super PAC that supported Trump's 2024 campaign. He will be deputy chief of staff for communications and personnel and assistant to the president. Budowich also had served as a spokesman for Trump after his presidency. Jay Bhattacharya, National Institutes of Health Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health. Bhattacharya is a physician and professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, and is a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates. He promoted the idea of herd immunity during the pandemic, arguing that people at low risk should live normally while building up immunity to COVID-19 through infection. The National Institutes of Health funds medical research through competitive grants to researchers at institutions throughout the nation. NIH also conducts its own research with thousands of scientists working at its labs in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Marty Makary, Food and Drug Administration Makary is a Johns Hopkins surgeon and author who argued against pandemic lockdowns. He routinely appeared on Fox News during the COVID-19 pandemic and wrote opinion articles questioning masks for children. He cast doubt on vaccine mandates but supported vaccines generally. Makary also cast doubt on whether booster shots worked, which was against federal recommendations on the vaccine. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, Surgeon General Nesheiwat is a general practitioner who serves as medical director for CityMD, a network of urgent care centers in New York and New Jersey. She has been a contributor to Fox News. Dr. Dave Weldon, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Weldon is a former Florida congressman who recently ran for a Florida state legislative seat and lost; Trump backed Weldon’s opponent. In Congress, Weldon weighed in on one of the nation’s most heated debates of the 1990s over quality of life and a right-to-die and whether Terri Schiavo, who was in a persistent vegetative state after cardiac arrest, should have been allowed to have her feeding tube removed. He sided with the parents who did not want it removed. Jamieson Greer, U.S. trade representative Kevin Hassett, Director of the White House National Economic Council Trump is turning to two officials with experience navigating not only Washington but the key issues of income taxes and tariffs as he fills out his economic team. He announced he has chosen international trade attorney Jamieson Greer to be his U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett as director of the White House National Economic Council. While Trump has in several cases nominated outsiders to key posts, these picks reflect a recognition that his reputation will likely hinge on restoring the public’s confidence in the economy. Trump said in a statement that Greer was instrumental in his first term in imposing tariffs on China and others and replacing the trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, “therefore making it much better for American Workers.” Hassett, 62, served in the first Trump term as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. He has a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and worked at the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute before joining the Trump White House in 2017. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.

Transportation Management System Market Size, Share, Emerging Trends, Technologies, Top Countries Data, Opportunities and Forecast 2029 12-06-2024 08:02 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire Oracle (US), SAP (Germany), Manhattan Associates (US), C.H. Robinson (US), Trimble (US), WiseTech Global (Australia), Descartes (Canada), E2open (US), Generix Group (France), MercuryGate (US), Blue Yonder (US), Uber Freight (US), Alpega Group (Belgium), W Transportation Management System Market by Offering (Solutions (Planning & Execution, Order Management, Analytics & Reporting, Routing & Tracking), and Services), Transportation Mode, End User, Vertical and Region - Global Forecast to 2029. The transportation management system (TMS) market [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/transportation-management-market-232446179.html?utm_campaign=transportationmanagementmarket&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=paidpr ] is anticipated to grow from USD 16.0 billion in 2024 to USD 40.3 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.2% during the forecast period. Transportation represents a major expense for many businesses, and TMS solutions play a crucial role in reducing these costs. Key features such as route optimization, load consolidation, and real-time tracking help streamline operations by ensuring vehicles take the most efficient routes and operate at full capacity. This minimizes unnecessary mileage and fuel consumption. Furthermore, real-time tracking and proactive issue resolution enhance reliability, reduce delays, and improve overall efficiency, driving the adoption of TMS in the market. Download PDF Brochure@ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=232446179 [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=232446179&utm_campaign=transportationmanagementmarket&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=paidpr ] Environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly important for businesses and consumers alike. Governments are implementing stricter regulations to reduce carbon emissions, and companies are setting ambitious sustainability goals. TMS solutions support these efforts by optimizing routes to reduce fuel consumption, integrating electric and alternative fuel vehicles, and providing analytics to monitor and report on environmental impact. These capabilities help businesses minimize their carbon footprint and meet regulatory requirements while also potentially reducing costs associated with fuel and emissions. The 3PL end users segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Companies seeking efficient inventory management and distribution solutions often engage third-party logistics providers (3PLs). The increasing adoption of tracking technologies such as RFID and GPS has significantly bolstered the growth of 3PLs by enhancing visibility across supply chains. To streamline processes and reduce manual workloads, end users of 3PL services are increasingly turning TMS solutions. These solutions leverage automation and analytics to deliver actionable insights that accelerate delivery times, lower shipping costs, and optimize planning processes. The solution segment contributed the largest market share in the transportation management system market during the forecast period. TMS solutions serve as essential software platforms that optimize freight movement effectively. They empower businesses across various industries, including manufacturers and retailers, by enabling them to efficiently plan, optimize, and monitor shipments throughout their supply chains. TMS solutions provide real-time visibility into every stage of transportation, facilitating informed decisions on carrier selection, route planning, and cost management. This results in faster deliveries, reduced transportation costs, and enhanced overall customer satisfaction. The TMS market encompasses a wide range of solution segments, including planning and execution, order management, audit and payment, analytics and reporting, as well as routing and tracking functionalities. These segments collectively address diverse transportation needs, driving down operational costs and improving efficiency. With the advent of digitization and cloud computing, the demand for TMS solutions has surged globally, further propelled by the expansion of domestic and international e-commerce activities. Based on region, Asia Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The TMS market in Asia Pacific is witnessing dynamic growth driven by robust domestic demand in countries such as Australia, South Korea, Japan, China, and India. The region's economy continues to expand, bolstering logistics and transportation sectors. Key factors contributing to this growth include strong intra-regional trade agreements, recovering global demand, and the adoption of advanced cloud-based transportation solutions. Developing countries in Asia Pacific are particularly focused on automating their transportation and supply chain operations, leveraging new platforms and services to enhance efficiency. Request Sample Pages@ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/requestsampleNew.asp?id=232446179 [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/requestsampleNew.asp?id=232446179&utm_campaign=transportationmanagementmarket&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=paidpr ] Unique Features in the Transportation Management System Market TMS solutions incorporate sophisticated algorithms and real-time data to optimize routes. By analyzing factors such as traffic patterns, weather conditions, and delivery windows, these systems ensure the most efficient path is chosen. This reduces fuel consumption, travel time, and overall transportation costs. A key feature of TMS is its ability to maximize load efficiency. By consolidating shipments and optimizing vehicle capacity, it minimizes empty miles and underutilized resources. This feature is particularly valuable for businesses aiming to lower costs and improve sustainability. Modern TMS platforms offer end-to-end visibility of shipments, enabling businesses to monitor vehicle locations, delivery statuses, and potential delays in real time. This transparency enhances operational control and ensures proactive issue management, leading to improved customer satisfaction. Integration with Internet of Things (IoT) devices and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies sets advanced TMS solutions apart. IoT-enabled sensors provide real-time data on vehicle conditions, temperature control for sensitive goods, and asset tracking. AI enhances decision-making by predicting demand, optimizing schedules, and automating workflows. TMS platforms increasingly leverage data analytics to offer predictive insights and prescriptive recommendations. Predictive analytics forecast potential disruptions like weather events or traffic bottlenecks, while prescriptive analytics provide actionable strategies to mitigate these issues, ensuring smooth operations. Major Highlights of the Transportation Management System Market Cloud-based TMS solutions are gaining traction due to their scalability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of deployment. Businesses of all sizes are leveraging cloud technology to access real-time data, enhance collaboration, and reduce upfront infrastructure costs. The incorporation of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), and predictive analytics is transforming the TMS landscape. These technologies enhance decision-making, automate workflows, and provide actionable insights to optimize operations. The need for real-time tracking and transparency is a key driver in the TMS market. Businesses are increasingly prioritizing end-to-end shipment visibility to improve customer satisfaction, manage risks, and ensure timely deliveries. TMS solutions are highly sought after for their ability to minimize transportation costs. By optimizing routes, consolidating loads, and reducing idle times, businesses achieve significant cost savings and enhance operational efficiency. The rapid growth of e-commerce has created a surge in demand for agile and flexible transportation systems. TMS solutions enable businesses to meet consumer expectations for faster deliveries, simplified returns, and seamless omnichannel logistics. Environmental concerns are driving businesses to adopt TMS solutions with features that promote sustainability. These include carbon emission tracking, eco-friendly route optimization, and fuel-efficient strategies, aligning with global efforts to reduce environmental impact. Inquire Before Buying@ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Enquiry_Before_BuyingNew.asp?id=232446179 [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Enquiry_Before_BuyingNew.asp?id=232446179&utm_campaign=transportationmanagementmarket&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=paidpr ] Top Companies in the Transportation Management System Market The major vendors covered in the transportation management system include Oracle (US), SAP (Germany), Manhattan Associates (US), C.H. Robinson (US), Trimble (US), WiseTech Global (Australia), Descartes (Canada), E2open (US), Generix Group (France), MercuryGate (US), Blue Yonder (US), Uber Freight (US), Alpega Group (Belgium), Worldwide Express (US), Infor (US), Kinaxis (Canada), Shipwell (US), 3T Logistics & Technology Group (UK), Ratelinx (US), oTMS (China), nShift (UK), BlueRock TMS (Netherlands), Elemica (US), TESISQUARE (Italy), vTradEx (China), Shiptify (France), GlobalTranz (US), InMotion Global (US), Logistically (US), One Network Enterprises (US), IntelliTrans (US), Allotrac (Australia), Revenova (US), Princeton TMX (US), CTSI Global (US), PCS Software (US), and Shipsy (India). These players have adopted various growth strategies, such as partnerships, business expansions, agreements, collaborations, and new product launches, to expand their transportation management system presence. Oracle offers a range of transportation-related products, services, and solutions across three segments: cloud and license business, hardware, and services. The cloud and license segment delivers infrastructure technologies and applications via Oracle cloud services, on-premises licenses, and support offerings. The hardware segment sells engineered systems, servers, storage, and industry-specific hardware. The services segment provides IT and consulting solutions, including application support, technology services, and compliance requirements. Additionally, Oracle offers managed cloud services, software and hardware management, maintenance, and security services. Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) helps businesses manage their global transportation networks, covering outbound goods, inbound supplies, inter-facility shipments, and returns. It supports various transport modes-road, ocean, air, and rail-and accommodates domestic and international regions. OTM handles multiple languages, currencies, units of measure, and business functions. It creates an information bridge across silos, regions, languages, and business units, supporting both shippers and logistics service providers. SAP is a leading provider of enterprise applications and solutions, offering software and services globally across three main segments: applications, technology, and services; intelligent spend group; and Qualtrics. Utilizing ML, IoT, and advanced analytics, SAP provides business intelligence through software licenses, SAP Cloud Platform, and subscription-based cloud applications. It offers intelligent applications like ERP, digital supply chain management, and human experience management, serving industries such as education, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, public safety, transportation, and retail. SAP's Transportation Management System (TMS) facilitates global goods transportation planning and execution, integrating seamlessly with SAP modules like Warehouse Management (WM) and Sales and Distribution (SD). SAP TMS supports mass data processing, document and instruction management, order management, transportation analysis, and freight settlement. By streamlining transportation operations, optimizing costs, enhancing customer service, and improving supply chain efficiency, organizations benefit significantly from SAP TMS. This solution provides a comprehensive approach to managing logistics and supply chain processes effectively. Media Contact Company Name: MarketsandMarkets Trademark Research Private Ltd. 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How To Watch FIDE World Championship 2024 Game 3 - Chess.comAfter issuing a in September, nonprofit environmental law group Earthjustice filed a against federal agencies involved in the Bitterroot National Forest Plan. The complaint, filed on Tuesday, criticizes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and the Bitterroot National Forest for failure to follow guidelines enforced by the Endangered Species Act and seeks to rule the plan as unlawful. The four plaintiffs filing against federal agencies include Friends of the Bitterroot, Friends of Clearwater, Native Ecosystems Council, and the WildEarth Guardians. The lawsuit centers around the Bitterroot Forest Plan amendments’ erasure of road density limitations and how potential new road construction could impact grizzly bear and bull trout population in the Bitterroot. “Plaintiffs thus turn to this Court for relief. To protect grizzly bears and bull trout, Plaintiffs request the Court declare unlawful and vacate the Forest Service’s Programmatic Amendment 40, as well as the 6 underlying Biological Opinion and Environmental Assessment (EA), and remand to the agencies for further analysis,” the complaint reads. Conservation groups took issue with , which allows the Forest Service to, according to the plaintiffs’ (issued on Sep. 10), “open or construct new roads without closing other roads." “Plaintiffs challenge the Forest Service’s 2023 Programmatic Amendment 40 to the Land Management Plan for the Bitterroot National Forest, which eliminated restrictions on road retention and motorized use without adequately considering resulting impacts on grizzly bears and bull trout,” states the complaint. Jim Miller, president of the Friends of the Bitterroot, told the Ravalli Republic in September that road densities in the Bitterroot Forest are “probably the biggest contributor to stream sedimentation, harming trout fisheries.” Besides increasing stream sediment, high road densities could also negatively impact interconnectivity between bear populations, a constant struggle for the state’s already fragmented grizzly population. “Roads displace grizzly bears and degrade bull trout streams” said Ben Scrimshaw, Earthjustice attorney, in a . “The Bitterroot provides crucial connective habitat between grizzly bears in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem and the isolated Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, so allowing for limitless road building and motorized use through this area is a huge step backward in the quest for recovery.” “Grizzly bears require large expanses of intact ecosystem,” Miller told the Ravalli Republic after the lawsuit was filed on Tuesday. “Road densities fragment habitat and compromise the grizzly bear’s ability to inhabit those areas.” Miller mentioned how grizzly bears in Montana have started to trickle back into the Bitterroot and how an increase in road densities could disrupt a gradual reintroduction of the species to the valley. “We see grizzly bears naturally moving into our area,” Miller said. “In order for the Bitterroot ecosystem to be good habitat for grizzly bears, we can’t have too many roads and right now the Bitterroot National Forest has too many roads.” Miller claims that grizzly bears are not recovered enough to be subjected to any kind of human-caused endangerment and that Programmatic Amendment 40 does not adequately analyze the effects of its contents on species like grizzly bears and bull trout. The complaint states that there are two significant ways in which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service failed to analyze Programmatic Amendment 40’s impacts on grizzly bears. “(1) it failed to consider road-density impacts on grizzly bears outside of secure, unroaded habitat; and (2) it allowed the Forest Service to overinflate current and future calculations of secure grizzly bear habitat by including fractions of land as small as one acre in size — approximately .00156 square miles,” reads the complaint. These criticisms were also mentioned in the conservation groups’ letter of intent submitted in September. According to Scrimshaw, the lawsuit was not immediately filed after the 60-day-notice transpired because Earthjustice received “last-minute response letters from the agencies.” “It was two letters responding to our 60-day-notice,” Scrimshaw said. “One letter addressed our concerns about impacts to bull trout and the other one was about impacts to grizzly bears.” These response letters are referenced numerous times in footnotes throughout the complaint. “They (federal agencies) said that they would go back and reinitiate consultation on this problem of unauthorized motorized use, which is just a very, very small component of our grizzly bear claims,” Scrimshaw said. “They went through our other arguments and tried to provide rationale, which I didn’t find particularly compelling.” Scrimshaw said these response letters delayed the litigation process because Earthjustice wanted to carefully analyze their contents before proceeding. Relevant responses provided in the agencies’ letters are addressed individually in the lawsuit. Earthjustice highlights discrepancies in each of the responses and provides reasoning as to their failure to address the conservation groups’ complaint. “In response to Plaintiffs’ 60-day notice letter, the agencies asserted that they ‘will examine this issue to determine if further clarification is warranted.’ The agencies did not commit to making any changes and have provided no timeline for completing consultation,” reads one of the footnotes in the complaint. Scrimshaw said that the next step of the legal process involves federal agencies responding to the complaint. “They will submit an answer and we’ll get together with the agencies and work out a case management plan that sets deadlines,” Scrimshaw said. “We’ll get that sorted out together once the agency attorneys have made their appearances in the case; it will be a little bit of a process.” Jackson Kimball is the local government reporter for the Ravalli Republic. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.Barilla and Meals on Wheels America Unite for Connection Kitchen Food Truck to Help End the Wait TM for Seniors Hoping to Receive Nutritious Meals and Meaningful Connection NORTHBROOK, Ill. , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barilla, the world's leading pasta maker, believes in the joy of food for a better life and knows that the most joyful meals aren't enjoyed alone. That's why this holiday season, the pasta company is on a mission to spread joy and combat loneliness through its first signature giving event, the Barilla Connection Kitchen food truck. This year Barilla America, which is headquartered in Northbrook Illinois , is partnering with Meals on Wheels America to help End the Wait TM for seniors who struggle with hunger and isolation. Across the country, local Meals on Wheels programs serve nutritious meals and meaningful connections to seniors in their communities, but limited funding and volunteers force one in three programs to keep a waitlist. Through the Connection Kitchen program, Barilla is helping bring to life a new plan to End the Wait TM for millions of seniors who need Meals on Wheels. In addition to helping to inspire and recruit volunteers for Meals on Wheels Chicago and programs across the country, Barilla is supporting national efforts to End the Wait by donating $250,000 to Meals on Wheels America. Launching during the holiday giving season, the Connection Kitchen pop-up food truck will take to the streets of Chicago to serve delectable pasta dishes, spreading warmth and joy, with a suggestion to sign up to volunteer with Meals on Wheels Chicago while enjoying their pasta. The food truck will be stationed at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago on Friday, December 6 th from 12pm-3pm CT and at Oakbrook Center on Saturday, December 7 th from 11am-5pm CT . All pasta will be served free of charge to the public with the centralized mission to spread awareness of important connections and joy this holiday season. "At Barilla, we know the most joyful meals are meant to be shared," said Laura Birk , Vice President of Human Resources, Barilla America. "In fact, research we recently conducted in collaboration with the University of Minnesota showed that 60% of individuals acknowledged eating alone more often over the past two years. That said, people who embraced sharing meals with others on a weekly basis experienced notable improvement in their mental well-being. What better way to spread this joy of food than by helping Meals on Wheels Chicago connect people within the local community?" Barilla's head Chef Lorenzo Boni curated the Connection Kitchen menu to ignite the holiday spirit. At the Connection Kitchen, Chicagoans can choose from the following classic Italian recipes: "At Meals on Wheels America, we're thankful for Barilla's partnership helping us End the Wait, which is to ultimately ensure that every senior who needs Meals on Wheels, gets it," said Ellie Hollander , President and Chief Executive Officer at Meals on Wheels America. "As Barilla encourages those in their own backyard to support the local Meals on Wheels Chicago program, we hope this inspires others around the country to do the same by donating to and volunteering with the Meals on Wheels program in their own community." "This partnership encourages the local Chicago community to get involved and help the Meals on Wheels network End the Wait TM for the thousands of seniors in our community who face hunger and isolation each year," said Cory Morris , Director of Community Impact, Meals on Wheels Chicago. "In Chicago, 8 out of 10 seniors served by Meals on Wheels report that their delivery driver is their primary social contact, on any given day. With Barilla's help, we're raising awareness of this need for more volunteer resources in order to build more of these moments of connection." Over the years, Barilla has made significant contributions to a variety of nonprofits. Since 2010, the global Barilla Group has donated 50,000 tons of product and over 60 million euros to support communities worldwide. In the US, Barilla also works closely with organizations like the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Feeding America, and Food Bank for New York City – to name just a few – to feed people across the United States . This partnership is yet another step in Barilla's mission of the joy of food for a better life. To join Barilla and Meals on Wheels America in bringing meaningful connections to those who need it most through the mobile Connection Kitchen truck, visit BarillaConnectionKitchen.com . To learn more about Meals on Wheels volunteer opportunities visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/endthewait . About Barilla Group: Barilla is a family business, not listed on the Stock Exchange, chaired by the brothers Guido, Luca and Paolo Barilla. It was founded by their great-grandfather Pietro Barilla, who opened a bakery in Parma in 1877. Today, Barilla is renowned in Italy and around the world for the quality of its food products. With its brands – Barilla, Mulino Bianco, Pan di Stelle, Gran Cereale, Harrys, Pavesi, Wasa, Filiz, Yemina, Misko, Voiello, Academia Barilla, First, Catelli, Lancia, Splendor, Back To Nature and Pasta Evangelists – it advocates tasty, hearty and wholesome nutrition, inspired by the Mediterranean Diet and the Italian lifestyle. When Pietro opened his shop over 145 years ago, the main aim was to make good food. That principle has now become the Barilla way of doing business, with almost 9,000 people working for the company and a supply chain that shares its values and passion for quality. The Group's commitment is to offer people the joy that good, well-made food can bring them, produced with selected ingredients favouring those from responsible supply chains, to contribute to a better present and future. Since 1987, a historical archive has been collecting and preserving the company's over 145-year history, now a resource open to all via the portal-museum www.archiviostoricobarilla.com . For further information, visit: www.barillagroup.com ; Twitter: @barillagroup; LinkedIn: Barilla Group; Instagram: @barillapeople. About Barilla Group's Corporate Giving: Over the years, with the aim of supporting local communities, Barilla has supported and participated in numerous initiatives and projects that promote access to food for disadvantaged communities or those affected by natural disasters. At the same time, guided by its purpose "The joy of food for a better life," Barilla has established and strengthened relationships with charities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, working alongside local authorities through partnerships, financial contributions, and product donations. About Meals on Wheels America: Meals on Wheels America is the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation. Powered by a trusted volunteer workforce, this network delivers a comprehensive solution that begins with a meal and is proven to enable independence and well-being through the additional benefits of tailored nutrition, social connection, safety and much more. By providing funding, programming, education, research and advocacy, Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time. For more information, or to find a Meals on Wheels provider near you, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org . For further information contact: Media Contacts: Brook Kovanda Davis brooke.kovanda@barilla.com Kyle Sharick kyle.sharick@edelman.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eating-pasta-to-spread-joy-barilla-is-giving-back-by-bringing-connection-to-those-who-need-it-most-302316841.html SOURCE Barilla America, Inc.

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Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the PentagonWASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump said he can't guarantee that his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won't raise prices for American consumers and he suggested once more that some political rivals and federal officials who pursued legal cases against him should be imprisoned. The president-elect, in a wide-ranging interview with NBC's “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday, also touched on monetary policy, immigration, abortion and health care, and U.S. involvement in Ukraine, Israel and elsewhere. Trump often mixed declarative statements with caveats, at one point cautioning “things do change.” A look at some of the issues covered: Trump has threatened broad trade penalties, but said he didn’t believe economists' predictions that added costs on those imported goods for American companies would lead to higher prices for U.S. consumers. He stopped short of a pledge that U.S. households won't be paying more as they shop. “I can’t guarantee anything. I can’t guarantee tomorrow,” Trump said, seeming to open the door to accepting the reality of how import levies typically work as goods reach the retail market. That's a different approach from Trump's typical speeches throughout the 2024 campaign, when he framed his election as a sure way to curb inflation. In the interview, Trump defended tariffs generally, saying they are "going to make us rich.” He has pledged that, on his first day in office in January, he would impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada unless those countries satisfactorily stop illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs such as fentanyl into the United States. He also has threatened additional tariffs on China to help force that country to crack down on fentanyl production. ”All I want to do is I want to have a level, fast, but fair playing field,” Trump said. He offered conflicting statements on how he would approach the justice system after winning election despite being convicted of 34 felonies in a New York state court and being indicted in other cases for his handling of national security secrets and efforts to overturn his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden. “Honestly, they should go to jail,” Trump said of members of Congress who investigated the Capitol riot by his supporters who wanted him to remain in power. The president-elect underscored his contention that he can use the justice system against others, including special prosecutor Jack Smith, who led the case on Trump’s role in the siege on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump confirmed his plan to pardon supporters who were convicted for their roles in the riot, saying he would take that action on his first day in office. As for the idea of revenge driving potential prosecutions, Trump said: “I have the absolute right. I’m the chief law enforcement officer, you do know that. I’m the president. But I’m not interested in that." At the same time, Trump singled out lawmakers on a special House committee who had investigated the insurrection, citing Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo. “Cheney was behind it ... so was Bennie Thompson and everybody on that committee,” Trump said. Asked specifically whether he would direct his administration to pursue cases, he said, “No,” and suggested he did not expect the FBI to quickly undertake investigations into his political enemies. But at another point, Trump said he would leave the matter up to Pam Bondi, his pick as attorney general. “I want her to do what she wants to do,” he said. Such threats, regardless of Trump's inconsistencies, have been taken seriously enough by many top Democrats that Biden is considering issuing blanket, preemptive pardons to protect key members of his outgoing administration. Trump did seemingly back off his campaign rhetoric calling for Biden to be investigated, saying, “I’m not looking to go back into the past.” Trump repeatedly mentioned his promises to seal the U.S.-Mexico border and deport millions of people who are in the U.S. illegally through a mass deportation program. “I think you have to do it,” he said. He suggested he would try to use executive action to end “birthright” citizenship under which people born in the U.S. are considered citizens — although such protections are spelled out in the Constitution. Asked specifically about the future for people who were brought into the country illegally as children and have been shielded from deportation in recent years, Trump said, “I want to work something out,” indicating he might seek a solution with Congress. But Trump also said he does not “want to be breaking up families” of mixed legal status, “so the only way you don’t break up the family is you keep them together and you have to send them all back.” Long a critic of NATO members for not spending more on their own defense, Trump said he “absolutely” would remain in the alliance “if they pay their bills.” Pressed on whether he would withdraw if he were dissatisfied with allies’ commitments, Trump said he wants the U.S. treated “fairly” on trade and defense. He waffled on a NATO priority of containing Russia and President Vladimir Putin. Trump suggested Ukraine should prepare for less U.S. aid in its defense against Putin’s invasion. “Possibly. Yeah, probably. Sure,” Trump said of reducing Ukraine assistance from Washington. Separately, Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire . Asked about Putin, Trump said initially that he has not talked to the Russian leader since Election Day last month, but then hedged: “I haven’t spoken to him recently.” Trump said when pressed, adding that he did not want to “impede the negotiation.” The president-elect said he has no intention, at least for now, of asking Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to step down before Powell's term ends in 2028. Trump said during the campaign that presidents should have more say in Fed policy , including interest rates. Trump did not offer any job assurances for FBI Director Christopher Wray, whose term is to end in 2027. Asked about Wray, Trump said: “Well, I mean, it would sort of seem pretty obvious” that if the Senate confirms Kash Patel as his pick for FBI chief, then “he’s going to be taking somebody’s place, right? Somebody is the man that you’re talking about.” Trump promised that the government efficiency effort led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will not threaten Social Security. “We're not touching Social Security, other than we make it more efficient,” he said. He added that “we're not raising ages or any of that stuff.” He was not so specific about abortion or his long-promised overhaul of the Affordable Care Act. On abortion, Trump continued his inconsistencies and said he would “probably” not move to restrict access to the abortion pills that now account for a majority of pregnancy terminations, according to the Guttmacher Institute, which supports abortion rights. But pressed on whether he would commit to that position, Trump replied, “Well, I commit. I mean, are -- things do -- things change. I think they change.” Reprising a line from his Sept. 10 debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump again said he had “concepts” of a plan to substitute for the 2010 Affordable Care Act, which he called “lousy health care.” He added a promise that any Trump version would maintain insurance protections for Americans with preexisting health conditions. He did not explain how such a design would be different from the status quo or how he could deliver on his desire for “better health care for less money.” Barrow reported from Atlanta. Associated Press writers Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Jill Colvin and Michelle L. Price in New York contributed to this report.Australians are buying dishwashing tablets, sponges and toilet paper at Black Friday sales. or signup to continue reading Aussies are up 35 per cent from last year. Research from ING Bank found demand for household items has increased by 10 per cent year-on-year with 4.4 million shoppers looking to stock up over the weekend. Shoppers are willing to spend an average of $184 each on these essential items and one in ten would spend between $301 and $500. But a third of Aussies said they weren't shopping the sales at all this year because they were budgeting or saving for other things with millennials the most likely generation to hold on to their cash. Almost a quarter of Aussies also said they did not think the discounts were large enough to justify opening their wallets. The difference in spending was evident across the generations with nearly half of millennials saying they intended to spend more on essential household goods than gifts this year, compared to about a quarter of Gen X and Boomers. Almost half of Aussies with children at home were also planning to focus on the bare necessities. ING Australia's Matt Bowen said the survey shows Australians were "using this year's sales to shop [savvy], spending more on household essentials and buying their Christmas gifts in advance due to the rising cost of living." "There's also clearly an appetite to shop with international retailers this year, according to 35 per cent of respondents who plan to shop the sales." , with 58 per cent of Aussies intending to shop the sales this year, an increase of 17 per cent since 2020. More than $12.7 billion is expected to be spent on the sales nationwide across all categories, an increase from last year's $10.8 billion. Almost half of all Black Friday shoppers this year are planning to use the sales to buy their Christmas presents with $297 being the average budget among those shopping for gifts. Lucy is a reporter for the Canberra Times. Originally from the Central West, she has a passion for local and rural news. Email her at lucy.arundell@austcommunitymedia.com.au. 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AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:45 p.m. ESTASX have been a mixed bag in 2025, with some names outperforming the market by a wide margin while others have floundered. The (ASX: XHJ), which tracks the sector's market performance, has climbed 7.75% this year to date. This is behind the broader market represented by the ASX: XJO), which is up nearly 11% over the same time. But experts reckon ASX healthcare shares are poised to take centre stage in 2025. Could this signal value waiting to be unlocked? Let's see. Outlook for ASX healthcare shares Analysts and investment firms are bullish on the Australian healthcare 's long-term fundamentals. This could be positive for ASX healthcare shares. Earlier this year, Wilsons Advisory described the sector's outlook as , citing a combination of robust earnings growth and relatively low valuations. Healthcare expenditure is also projected to surge over the coming years. The Federal Budget projected by FY25, increasing to $123 billion the following year. Meanwhile, Fidelity International highlights the ageing population for healthcare companies. It says the number of people aged over 65 is expected to double by 2050. Healthcare has another notable structural driver: the global population aged over 65 will double by 2050 and the proportion of incomes we spend on keeping ourselves healthy will continue to grow. Aussie investors are also jumping on board the healthcare gravy train. According to investment firm VanEck's latest investor survey, ASX healthcare shares are in Australians plan to target in 2025 (alongside technology). The survey found that 77% of respondents were eyeing international equity , with healthcare topping the list of sectors due to its defensive nature and growth potential. Where are the opportunities? According to VanEck, global and ASX healthcare shares have " for investors. The company says there are four primary ways to gain exposure to the space, namely businesses in the pharmaceutical, , equipment and supply, and healthcare services domains. VanEck also says is key. Investors can gain exposure to healthcare companies by buying shares in healthcare companies directly or via a fund or . Meanwhile. analysts are bullish on two giants among fellow ASX healthcare shares. Bell Potter rates ( ) a buy forecasting "above market" profit growth for the biotech giant. ECP Asset Management also has long-term projections on CSL, being of by 2027. ( ) is also rated highly by brokers. A total of 15 from 18 brokers covering the stock rate it a buy, according to CommSec. Ord Minnett , with a $40.05 per share price target. It projects profit growth of 13% from the respiratory device business in 2025. Final thoughts According to experts, ASX healthcare shares are well-positioned for 2025. Part of this is due to the outlook on the broader healthcare industry. Meanwhile, analysts see plenty of earnings potential from companies within the sector. Stepping back, healthcare is known as a 'defensive' industry because it is not strongly correlated to the ups and downs of the broader economy. In other words, healthcare is considered necessary in both good and bad economic times.