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Modernizing Identity in Higher EducationThe Government has announced it is doubling funds to support workers and businesses affected by job losses at a giant Tata steel plant. Ministers said an extra £15 million will be made available for supply chain businesses and workers affected by changes at Tata’s Port Talbot site in south Wales. Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said the move means a fund to support businesses across Wales heavily reliant on Tata steel will be increased to £30 million. She also announced that more businesses will be able to apply for the funds, and the value of individual grants is increasing to up to £250,000 for businesses to invest in equipment, property, technology. The Government said there has been “significant demand” on the existing funding, with almost 40 businesses employing 2,000 people having begun the application process. Grants worth millions of pounds are expected to be released in the new year. The increase in funding is in anticipation of more people leaving Tata in early 2025 through the company’s voluntary redundancy scheme. Ms Stevens said: “This Government is acting decisively to support workers and businesses in Port Talbot. “We are doubling the funding available to businesses and workers and widening access to grants to ensure we support as many people as possible. “In just four months we have announced more than £40 million in investment. We said we would back workers and businesses affected by the transition at Port Talbot and we are doing exactly that. “While this remains a very difficult time for Tata workers, their families and the community, we are determined to support workers and businesses in our Welsh steel industry, whatever happens.”

Ex-DePaul guard leads N. Illinois against Chris Holtmann's Blue DemonsI did not envision that during the twilight of my life, I would spend so much time on bended knee, arms extended, hands cupped, and begging, “Please, pretty please, will you kindly make a donation.” But here I am, and for the second week in a row I find myself doing just that. Hopefully, this week will generate a better response than last week’s effort on behalf of the Robeson County Humane Society, which was a complete dud. A couple of days ago I got a call from Tate Johnson, executive director of the Lumber River United Way, and Anthony Dial, Child Support program manager at the Department of Social Services, concerning the Empty Stocking Fund and their worry about its sluggishness. The Empty Stocking Fund is a fundraiser created by The Robesonian in 1978 that provides Christmas for needy children throughout Robeson County, of which there is an abundance. The Robesonian provides a platform for fundraising, and I, as its editor for almost a quarter century, had the delight of pushing for donations during a time in which they trended upward each year. But even after my departure, record totals have been established, so the key has never been me. The key is and always has been the people of this county, and their generosity, which has added up to more than $2 million raised over the lifetime of this effort. United Way manages the fundraising, Social Services screens and approves applicants, and makes sure families get the $60 vouchers to spend on their children. But here is the urgency: With a deadline of Dec. 23, just 10 days away, there has been only $17,890 raised at the time of this writing, woefully short of what is needed to accommodate all the children who have been approved for help. According to Johnson and Dial, 1,532 children are in line for help, meaning at $60 each that the fund needs to generate $91,920 in donations so they all will be smiling on Christmas morning. While that number seems like a bridge too far, more than that has been raised during multiple campaigns. Making a donation to the fund has never been easier, with four ways to do so. They are: — Visit The Robesonian, which is at 2175 Roberts Ave., from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and make a gift in person. — Mail a check to Lumber River United Way at P.O. Box 2652, Lumberton, N.C., 28359. — Call 910-816-1980 and donate by phone. — Visit www.lumberriveruw.org, click donate, and select Empty Stocking Fund – Robeson County. I just visited The Robesonian and made a gift; it is amazing how satisfying that felt. Your turn. Donnie Douglas is a longtime Lumberton resident. Contact him by email at ddouglas521@hotmail.com.

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Lumo Therapy Launches High-Energy Light Therapy MoodlightOn December 6, 2024, Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Marshall Miller provided an update on the Justice Department’s (DOJ) corporate criminal enforcement efforts during his keynote address at the Practicing Law Institute’s White Collar Crime 2024 Program . Among other topics, Miller addressed ongoing efforts to combat corporate crime using self-disclosure policies and whistleblower programs when he said, “We’ve given good actors more avenues to help us go after the bad guys – through innovative whistleblower programs and consistent, transparent, and predictable voluntary self-disclosure policies. And we’ve made clearer than ever before what we expect from companies cooperating with government investigations to accelerate investigations of wrongdoers.” In the speech , Miller touted the DOJ’s recent successes securing convictions of numerous individuals, including “the CEOs of the world’s two largest cryptocurrency platforms – FTX and Binance; the CEO and COO of Theranos; the founder and the CFO of Archegos; two senior executives of Goldman Sachs; and dozens of other high-ranking executives across a range of industries.” In addition, Miller reiterated the continuing focus on whistleblowers and voluntary self-disclosure policies, asserting that the DOJ had “clarified the rules of the road” on those topics. Miller highlighted the similarities between voluntary self-disclosure policies and whistleblower programs, noting “for the first time as of August 2024, DOJ has instituted a Department-led whistleblower program with clear incentives for dropping a dime on corporate crime.” We previously detailed the new DOJ whistleblower reward program here . That program is designed to focus on four subject matter areas: 1) violations by financial institutions, their insiders and agents involving money laundering, fraud, and fraud against or non-compliance with regulators; 2) foreign corruption and bribery and violations of money laundering statutes; 3) domestic corruption violations including bribes and kickbacks paid to domestic public officials; and 4) healthcare offenses involving private or non-public healthcare benefit programs and fraud against patients, investors or other non-governmental entities in the healthcare industry, or other violations of federal law not covered by the federal False Claims Act. In his speech, Miller noted that whistleblower programs do not exist in a vacuum – “[r]ather, they fill in the gaps and build on effective existing models employed in SEC, CFTC, FinCen and False Claims Act cases.” A full understanding and effective application of the new whistleblower reward program may increase a company’s chances of avoiding a guilty plea or indictment. Under the program “a voluntary self-disclosure to the Criminal Division can also qualify a company for the presumption of a declination of prosecution.” Miller emphasized the “significant results” the program has yielded, including steady increases in voluntary self-disclosures – in fact, last year’s numbers doubled those from 2021. Miller also pointed to the DOJ’s receipt of over 250 whistleblower tips, “many which appear to identify criminal conduct we didn’t know about.” Miller also referenced a U.S. Attorneys’ Offices report that individual voluntary self-disclosures have resulted in “promising ongoing investigations,” but did not provide details regarding the number or nature of such cases. Miller also discussed recent updates to the DOJ’s guidance on evaluating corporate compliance programs. Although the DOJ’s guidance doesn’t tell companies how to design and implement their compliance programs, it identifies four questions the DOJ expects executives and board members to ask in assessing the compliance program’s efficacy: Have we empowered our compliance leaders and invested sufficiently in our compliance program, given our risk profile and today’s geopolitical landscape? Do we have effective internal detection and reporting systems and robust internal investigative capabilities, so we can avail ourselves of voluntary self-disclosure opportunities? Have we designed compensation systems that promote compliance and enable clawbacks or escrowing of incentive comp? Have we assessed risks associated with national security and emerging technologies and taken appropriate steps to mitigate them? In Miller’s view, “if a company finds itself on the wrong side of a DOJ investigation tomorrow, the company’s posture may well depend on how its leadership answers those questions today.” While the above four questions are helpful to guide compliance program self-evaluations, self-disclosure determinations typically require a more holistic assessment. 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November 22 - While without another key performer, the Vancouver Canucks hope to have two others along for the ride when they open a six-game trip against the Ottawa Senators, who are mired in their longest slide of the season. The struggling Canucks will try to right the ship by handing the Senators a fifth straight loss Saturday night. Vancouver has lost two straight and four of six following a 7-1-1 stretch, and the team announced this week that star J.T. Miller will take a leave of absence for personal reasons. It's reported he likely won't be available through this road stretch. "We don't know when he'll be back," Canucks coach Rick Tocchet said of Miller, who is second on the team with 16 points. Vancouver has also been without fellow All-Star Brock Boeser (upper-body injury), who has 11 points in 12 games, for the past six contests. But it's been reported Boeser is with the team for this trip and could be set for a return to the ice. Also, fellow star Thatcher Demko is expected to join the Canucks on this Eastern road trip. However, it's uncertain when he'll make his season debut following a knee injury suffered in the 2024 playoffs. "I definitely know that I'll be playing here," said Demko, who set career bests with 35 wins, a 2.45 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage last season. "I can't give you the timeline yet, but I'll definitely be back. (I'm) just enjoying being where I am today and keep making progress." In the meantime, veteran Kevin Lankinen has been solid in Vancouver's net with a 2.71 goals-against average in 13 starts. However, he's allowed four goals apiece in each of his last two. Backup Arturs Silovs, who made 29 saves in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers, is 1-3-1 with a 3.91 GAA in six games (five starts) this season. The Canucks have not suffered three consecutive regulation losses in 2024-25. The club has won four in a row amid a 5-0-1 stretch versus Ottawa. Quinn Hughes has a team-leading 19 points, and 18 in 17 career games against the Senators. Meanwhile, teammate Elias Pettersson, with five goals and four assists in the last eight games, has recorded 10 goals and 10 assists in 13 games versus Ottawa. The Senators have struggled to win consistently. They've allowed 17 goals while mired in an 0-3-1 rut after winning two straight. That said, Ottawa battled Vegas hard during Thursday's 3-2 home loss. "We just need to keep working, keep believing in each other," said the Senators' Drake Batherson, who scored his eighth goal Thursday. "You can't get down. Just come to the rink positive and work hard." Former Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark has allowed 13 goals during his current 0-2-1 starting stretch for the Senators, but made 29 saves against the Golden Knights. Teammate Anton Forsberg has yielded three goals apiece in losing his last two starts. Despite Ottawa's middling performance to begin the season, Tim Stutzle has recorded 17 of his team-leading 23 points at home. He has a goal and five assists spanning his last five games versus Vancouver. --Field Level Media Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab

Carey football wins Nassau II title behind Justin DePietro's 3 TDs, Billy Koutsoumbaris' game-changing fake puntMinisters said an extra £15 million will be made available for supply chain businesses and workers affected by changes at Tata’s Port Talbot site in south Wales. Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens said the move means a fund to support businesses across Wales heavily reliant on Tata steel will be increased to £30 million. She also announced that more businesses will be able to apply for the funds, and the value of individual grants is increasing to up to £250,000 for businesses to invest in equipment, property, technology. The Government said there has been “significant demand” on the existing funding, with almost 40 businesses employing 2,000 people having begun the application process. Grants worth millions of pounds are expected to be released in the new year. The increase in funding is in anticipation of more people leaving Tata in early 2025 through the company’s voluntary redundancy scheme. Ms Stevens said: “This Government is acting decisively to support workers and businesses in Port Talbot. “We are doubling the funding available to businesses and workers and widening access to grants to ensure we support as many people as possible. “In just four months we have announced more than £40 million in investment. We said we would back workers and businesses affected by the transition at Port Talbot and we are doing exactly that. “While this remains a very difficult time for Tata workers, their families and the community, we are determined to support workers and businesses in our Welsh steel industry, whatever happens.”The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has approved the 2025 consolidated budget for the community, amounting to 418,062,927 Units of Account (UA). This allocation, finalized during the Parliament’s Bureau meeting in Abuja, covers funding for the ECOWAS Commission, Parliament, agencies, and special projects, with a focus on peace and security initiatives. The parliament also adjusted its budget with a 1a 4.21% increase for the West African Health Organization (WAHO), raising its allocation to 71,596,777 UA. In contrast, the ECOWAS Parliament’s budget has been reduced by 19.5%, bringing it down to 18,696,897 UA. Beyond financial matters, the Parliament raised concerns over the looming exit of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS, a move scheduled for January 29, 2025. The legislative body has called for an extension of the withdrawal deadline to allow for further negotiations, stressing the need to maintain regional unity and prevent the disintegration of West Africa’s economic and political framework. During its Abuja meeting, the ECOWAS Parliament also reviewed ten Community Acts referred to by the ECOWAS Commission, addressing critical areas such as energy, transportation, and education. Additionally, the Bureau held an interactive session with the Programme for Women’s Political Participation in Africa, focusing on strategies to increase female representation in governance across the sub-region.

New missile systems boost the US Navy’s troubled Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program’s firepower, but questions remain about whether upgrades can redeem its costly, embattled legacy. This month, USNI News that US Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced significant upgrades to the LCS fleet during the Naval Institute’s Defense Forum in Washington, DC. According to USNI News, the enhancements include installing the Mk 70 Payload Delivery System (PDS) and containerized Mk 41 vertical launching systems, enabling the LCS to launch larger missiles such as the SM-6 and Tomahawk Land Attack Missile. The report says these upgrades aim to bolster the LCS’s maritime strike capabilities, addressing previous criticisms of the -class’s limited firepower. The report says the Freedom-class USS Beloit (LCS-29) and USS Nantucket (LCS-27) are among the first to receive these systems. It notes that the USS Nantucket showcased the Mk 70 PDS during its recent commissioning. USNI News mentions the initiative is part of the Over-the-Horizon Weapons System upgrade, which seeks to enhance the US Navy’s operational flexibility and technical advantage, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. As stated in the report, Del Toro emphasized the strategic importance of these upgrades, noting their potential to significantly enhance US naval capabilities globally, including in the Persian Gulf and the Pacific. The report mentions that this move reflects the US Navy’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet and maintain a competitive edge over adversaries. The LCS was designed to address the US Navy’s “green water” capability gap, reflecting a change in naval design philosophy from mission-specific ships to a multi-function platform. However, the program has a troubled history, marred by multiple issues since the first vessel, USS Freedom (LCS-1), was commissioned in 2008. In a November 2024 for The National Interest (TNI), Christian Orr mentions that the LCS program has faced significant criticism due to high costs, maintenance dependencies, and limited survivability. Orr says that early models, such as the USS Freedom (LCS-1) and USS Independence (LCS-2), have been decommissioned despite their intended 25-year service lives. He states the LCS has been plagued by propulsion system failures, contractor-dependent maintenance, and difficulty swapping mission configurations. He mentions that LCS critics argue that the ships are under-armed and unable to survive in hostile combat environments. According to him, the initially planned fleet of 55 LCSs was reduced to 35, reflecting the program’s struggles. These issues have led to calls to scrap the LCS program. In an April 2023 Proceedings , Anthony Carrillo argues that it should be scrapped due to its numerous shortcomings and high costs. Carrillo points out that despite over a decade of development, the LCS has failed to meet expectations, with early models like the USS Freedom and USS Independence being decommissioned after just 13 and 11 years of service, respectively. He argues that the ships have been plagued by propulsion system failures, high maintenance costs, and limited survivability, mainly due to their aluminum hulls, which are prone to cracking and corrosion. He points out that the LCS’s operational range is also restricted, requiring frequent refueling, which hampers its ability to conduct missions effectively. Additionally, Carrillo says the program’s high costs, estimated at over USD 60 billion for 35 ships and 44 mission modules, do not justify its limited capabilities. Further, he states that the US Navy’s decision to retain only 21 of the 35 planned ships further underscores the program’s failure. Given these issues, Carrillo views the LCS program as a drain on resources, with its ships better suited for cannibalization to support other naval assets. He argues that the US Navy should focus on more capable and cost-effective platforms like the Constellation-class frigates to meet its operational needs. Viewing the LCS program in a different light, Pete Pagano argues in an August 2024 Proceedings that the LCS concept warrants reconsideration due to its potential to fulfill critical roles in modern naval warfare despite initial flaws. While Pagano acknowledges the program’s rough start, he says recent improvements in propulsion and mission packages show promise. He points out that the Freedom variant’s propulsion problems have been addressed, and surface warfare and mine countermeasures mission packages have been validated. Pagano mentions that while critics argue that the LCS cannot contribute to high-end combat, advancements in over-the-horizon antiship missiles and Hellfire Longbows have proven otherwise. Further, he says the LCS’s large flight decks and mission bays make it suitable for amphibious operations and supporting US Marine Corps missions. He also notes that the LCS can serve as fleet scouts, employing manned and unmanned aerial systems to reposition and engage enemy forces rapidly. With the right enhancements, Pagano says the LCS can become a valuable asset in the US Navy’s fleet, capable of executing various missions in diverse operational environments. While the Constellation-class frigates were developed in response to the LCS program’s earlier failures and a capability gap brought by the retirement of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates, the Constellation-class program has its challenges. In a 1945 this month, Robert Farley mentions that the program has encountered significant challenges despite the Constellation class’s promise of advanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities and a multi-role platform with 32 vertical launching system (VLS) cells and modern sensors. Farley points out that adapting the European FREMM frigate design to the US Constellation class has increased costs from USD 800 million to USD 1.3 billion, with construction delays and workforce issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. He states that the first ship’s delivery has been pushed to 2029, raising concerns about speed, affordability, and scalability. Farley adds that the concurrent construction and design process has resulted in weight growth, potentially reducing the ships’ speed below 25 knots and complicating future modifications. Further, he says Marinette Shipyard, the Constellation class’s builder, has workforce problems that have delayed the program, creating a capability gap as the US Navy retires Ticonderoga-class cruisers. The push to repurpose the LCS may follow the same lines of effort with its , with the US Navy trying to justify a sunk-cost fallacy. Perhaps the saving grace of trying to revive the LCS would be giving the US more hulls to match China’s People’s Liberation Army – Navy (PLAN), . Asia Times has that historical evidence shows that the side with the larger fleet usually wins naval battles and that sheer numbers often trump short-lived technological advantages.

CHEYENNE — Cheyenne’s fourth annual Nativity Blessing at the state Capitol drew its largest crowd yet Thursday, attended by state and local elected officials, a couple of religious leaders and members of the public. Gov. Mark Gordon, who has spoken at all three previous Nativity Blessings, was unable to attend this year due to a scheduling conflict. However, other public officials, including Secretary of State Chuck Gray, Cheyenne Republican lawmaker Rep. Daniel Singh and local pastor Nathan Winters offered their remarks for the roughly 30 people who sat in the Capitol rotunda. A towering Christmas tree decorated with handmade ornaments dominates the center of the room, with glittering wrapped presents sitting at its base. A wooden Nativity scene was placed in front of the tree, facing the Capitol’s main front doors, and seats were provided for guests near the entrance. The Cathedral of St. Mary’s Children’s Choir performed a few select pieces and, at the end of the event, led the audience in a rendition of “Silent Night.” This year, there was a theme of unity and hope that was inspired by the growing political divide in this country, said event organizer Steven Malia. “After all these elections, I mean, there’s just a lot of division and a lot of tension,” Malia told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. “If we can have healing and cooperation and work together, maybe we can have a more peaceful union.” Politics mixed in with the meaning of Christmas as speakers reflected on the lack of cooperation among certain politicians. One repeated message was for people to not look to the government for hope, but rather God and Jesus Christ. In his message during the ceremony, Gray said society focuses too much on the “fake power” of government, such as the Roman empire. “Look at the obsession around the ‘Gladiator’ films. I mean, we got ‘Gladiator II’ out, and there’s so much focus on it,” Gray said. “But that’s fake power.” He said the “fake power of government” is what prevents people from reaching their full potential as citizens. As the new 68th Legislature gets ready to convene in a month for the 2025 general session, he said lawmakers will face their own obstacles. But they should all remember that Jesus is the truth, Gray said. “We ask for his blessing to keep us where the light is, to bless the work in this wonderful historic building, and that it will be a beacon of your true power,” Gray said. The Rev. Seth Hostetler of the Cathedral of St. Mary said hope is fundamental to society — it equips people to pursue good when times are hard. Christmas is remembering to live with hope and to seek it in God — not in elected leaders or grand technology, he said. “The problem we face now, even among Christians, is the growing fascination with our own power. ‘God helps those who help themselves’ is not in the Bible,” Hostetler said. As society progresses with majestic buildings, advanced technologies and choosing politicians to lead the way, “we start looking to ourselves for hope,” he said. It’s important to remember this Christmas season where blessings truly come from: Jesus. “How many of us during the election season spend more time watching the news than reading our Bibles? How many of us have talked more about politicians than about Jesus Christ?” Hostetler said. Former First Baptist Church of Thermopolis Pastor Nathan Winters recalled that Jesus was born to a “blue-collar couple ... on the edges of an empire known for its cruelty.” In a world of suffering and strife, he reminded members of the public to look toward heaven. “Remember the star of Bethlehem, something larger than us all,” Winters said. “Today ... we celebrate a Christmas tree pointing our way toward home, a place where we’ll all be well if we trust in Christ.” Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, sports, arts & entertainment, state legislature, CFD news, and more.When Daniel Robinson, a 24-year-old Black man, went missing in Arizona in June 2021, his father, David Robinson, spent months pleading for police to be more aggressive in their search. Related video above: Parents of Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito reached a legal settlement last year Frustrated with the lack of progress, Robinson temporarily moved to Arizona, hired an independent investigator and assembled a volunteer search team to look for Daniel. Despite local media reporting Daniel's disappearance as early as July 9, 2021, Robinson also felt the case did not receive the necessary media coverage. At the time, America's attention was captured by the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito , a 22-year-old White woman. "You wish you lived in a world where everything was equal, but it's really not equal," Robinson told CNN then. More than three years later, Robinson is still desperately looking for Daniel. He plans to travel to Arizona next spring and assemble a team of volunteers to search new areas and follow up on leads. And he has found a new ally in his efforts — Joseph Petito, Gabby's father. While searching for Gabby, Petito said he was being tagged in social media posts about the term "Missing White Woman Syndrome," which prompted him to look it up. The term, coined by the late TV news anchor Gwen Ifill, is defined by researchers as the heavier spotlight White women and girls receive when they go missing compared to anyone outside of those demographics. While cases of missing White women receive more focus, people of color are disappearing at disproportionate rates. According to 2022 FBI data, Black people make up 31% of missing person reports but only 13% of the US population. In contrast, White people account for 54% of missing person reports and 75% of the US population. "I did a deep dive into it," Petito told CNN. "I looked at popular missing persons cases and the ones that hit the mainstream all looked the same." Petito is on a mission to change that. He has spent the last three years advocating for missing Black and brown people through the Gabby Petito Foundation , a nonprofit that strives to raise awareness of missing people and prevent domestic violence. The foundation partners with families of missing Black and brown people, as well as groups dedicated to raising awareness of these cases, such as the Black & Missing Foundation . Petito has become a strong advocate in the search for Daniel, Robinson said. The fathers communicate regularly and have spoken at Crimecon — a gathering of true crime experts and fans — sharing their stories. Petito has also attended virtual events held in honor of Daniel. "What Mr. Petito has done for my family, it means a lot to me," Robinson said. "Because he had a tragedy and it's amazing when a person can take a tragedy and make something big out of it, become an advocate and help people." Petito is currently working on a television series called "Faces of the Missing," which will highlight dozens of unsolved missing persons cases he says have received little media coverage. "We are going to do all demographics," Petito said. "But we want to keep it consistent with the way people are represented from a proportionate perspective." "There's a lot of work that can be done and a lot of families that can be helped regardless of their color," he added. Petito also wants the series to combat the police classification of "runaway" for people who are reported missing, he said. Black families and advocates have previously told CNN authorities often suggest their missing loved ones ran away from home. "Unless you speak to the person specifically, they cannot be labeled a runaway," Petito said. "Any label other than 'missing' is wrong." Derrica Wilson , co-founder of Black & Missing, said she applauds Petito for using his platform to advocate for more media attention on missing people of color. Petito's foundation, she said, has become an ally of Black & Missing. Wilson and Petito have spoken on panels and podcasts together. In 2023, Wilson said the Gabby Petito Foundation donated $15,000 to her organization. Wilson said joining forces with other foundations only helps increase the chances of all families reuniting with their missing loved ones. "We've always said that missing persons isn't a Black issue, it's not a White issue, it's a human rights issue," Wilson said. "Regardless of race, gender and ZIP code everyone who is missing matters."

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