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jilikobet MIAMI , Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary Brecka , wife Sage Workinger and respective entities, IJS and TPH, today filed significant lawsuits related to their partnership with Cardone Ventures, LLC. The first complaint is a $100M defamation lawsuit filed by Brecka and Workinger against Elena Cardone , wife of Grant Cardone who co-founded 10X Health with Brecka and Workinger. It details the process by which Mrs. Cardone launched an allegedly intentional smear campaign designed to damage Brecka's reputation, including making false incendiary social media posts and nefarious public statements. The second complaint names Cardone Ventures LLC, a consulting firm claiming to help founders scale their businesses, and its CEO Brandon Dawson as defendants. The complaint details predatory efforts by Dawson and Cardone Ventures to take over 10X Health and edge out Brecka and Workinger through nefarious means and breaches of contractual agreements. Individuals who have worked with Cardone Ventures or CEO Brandon Dawson and may have information or similar complaints may call 305-603-0805 to leave confidential information for legal team review. Editor's Note #1: Copies of both complaints are included with this press release or available upon request. Exhibit information is also available upon request. Editor's Note #2: Brecka and Workinger are available for phone and on-camera interviews. Contact: Josh Merkin rbb communications (954) 789-5530 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/renowned-human-biologist-and-longevity-expert-gary-brecka-files-100m-defamation-claim-against-elena-cardone-and-lawsuit-against-cardone-ventures-in-response-to-questionable-business-practices-302339380.html SOURCE IJS and TPH"If you didn't know you were in Exeter, what city would you guess you were in?" I quizzed my mum as we sat in a bar at the Christmas Market that felt remarkably bustling for a relatively small city. She took a moment to absorb the vibrant atmosphere at The Cathedral Tavern and responded: "Honestly, I wouldn't even say we're in the UK. It feels like we're on the continent. This is akin to something they'd have in Germany." On paper, Christmas markets aren't really her cup of tea, nor are they mine. The massive crowds, repetitive tunes, and street food aromas result in total sensory overload, adding to the already stressful task of Christmas shopping. Our encounters with markets in other parts of the country have either been stalls dumped in the middle of an already crowded High Street or a garish and almost cartoonish attempt to mimic a traditional German market, complete with oversized beer steins and bratwursts. When I fully immersed myself in the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market last year, I realised how fortunate we truly are. Sure, there's music and crowds, but it feels like a lot of thought has gone into making it more than just a gimmick. I had a smashing time at the local stalls last year and even bagged some locally-produced presents, which felt heaps better than splurging on big-name brands. This year, I was dead set on getting Mrs S to see it the same way. You've got to have a strategy for events like this; for us, it all started with scoffing down some grub. Starving amidst throngs of people whilst you're trying to peek at gifts and juggling a messy bite isn't my cup of tea. The food section was heaving but surprisingly the queues moved quickly. If you're venturing to a Christmas market for the first time, take a tip from me and munch a bit earlier than usual to dodge the masses. After brilliant fried chicken from Urban Cowboy Street Food we kick offed our pressie hunt. Mum fancied finding quirky little bits and bobs, but though there was a truckload of stuff, the diversity wasn't up to much. She said: "There were a lot of multiples offering the same thing. It would have been nice if there were more traditional Christmas food gifts and more unique things that would work as stocking fillers." Aside from nabbing a few divine-scented candles, our shopping outing resulted in a rather light haul. After deciding it was time to explore the town and take a breather from the bustling throngs of shoppers, we pledged to circle back to the market later. "It was starting to feel like we hadn't done it right," Mrs S remarked. However, that feeling shifted when we hit the bar. Faye Williams, co-owner of Barnova which operates the market's two watering holes, pointed out the substantial investment involved in setting up these venues and their commitment to backing local enterprises, justifying the slightly steeper prices for a brew or mulled wine compared to one's local pub. We approached The Cathedral Tavern with some reservations, anticipating dense crowds and potentially tiresome service delays, along with the struggle to secure seating. These concerns, however, proved unnecessary. "The staff were lovely and it didn't feel like you had to push your way in to order," remarked mum, visibly relieved. "The service was quick and we even found somewhere to sit." The atmosphere was truly electric. Everywhere you turned, there were smiles aplenty and a palpable sense of joy. I only found one person looking at their phone instead of chatting with friends. It was like a mood switch; any earlier feelings of deflation were instantly swapped for high spirits. Even mum ended up making a surprise connection: "I made friends with someone's very cute dog. What's not to love? " she beamed. The market is in full swing until Sunday, December 15, open between 10am to 7pm from Monday to Wednesday, from 10am to 9pm on Thursday to Saturday, and on Sundays from 11am to 5pm.

Another Rangers inquest: Line-up error and the alarming stat that shows true issueWORDS can inspire and unite — but they can also land you in hot water. From passionate speeches and ­historic declarations to off-the-cuff remarks that reverberate far beyond their intended audience, the right phrase can spark movements or set social media ablaze. This year was no exception, with voices from politics, sport, entertainment and beyond leaving us with quotes that will linger long after the year ends. Who could forget how an exchange with Cork disability care worker Charlotte Fallon threatened to derail Simon Harris’ ­General Election hopes? Or how American white nationalist Nick Fuentes sent shockwaves around the globe after Donald Trump’s presidential win, by posting on X : “Your body, my choice.” Even Trump himself dominated headlines again this year when he stood back up after surviving an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania and defiantly chanted: “Fight, fight, fight.” Words carry weight — they can launch careers, destroy reputations, go viral, or even alter the course of history. Here, NICOLA BARDON looks back at some of the most powerful quotes of the past year. “IT’S nice not just being looked at as the weird-looking guy, the unique feckin’ freaky little freak man-child, freak child-man, whatever you want to call it.” - Barry Keoghan on people changing their opinions of him after Saltburn, in January. “Leadership is knowing when the time has come to pass on the baton to somebody else, and then having the courage to do it. That time is now.” — Leo Varadkar steps down as Taoiseach in March. “We’re taking you out of the flames, the darkness and the smoke of the Stardust and we’re bringing you back to the sunshine, and the light and the music, and you’re coming back to us, home.” — Louise McDermott, sister of William, 22, George, 18, and ­Marcella, 16, who all died in the Stardust fire, after the inquest result of unlawful killing in April. “I’d really like to dedicate this to the peacemakers everywhere. Go raibh míle maith agaibh.” — Cillian Murphy after his Best Actor Oscar win for Oppenheimer in April. “As Taoiseach I want to bring new ideas, a new energy, and a new empathy to public life.” — Simon Harris, after taking the top Dail job in April. “Nobody does it like you.” — Taylor Swift to the Dublin crowd in June, during one of three sold out shows at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. “Sometimes impossible dreams come true.” — Norah Patten after being selected as first Irish astronaut to go into space in 2026, in June. “Everybody said they wouldn’t win the All-Ireland! And they won the All-Ireland!” — Armagh selector Kieran McGeeney goes wild following the Orchard County’s first ­triumph in 22 years. “I’m writing myself into the history books.” — Swimmer Daniel Wiffen after winning gold in 800m freestyle at the Paris Olympic Games in July. “It has been the greatest honour of my life to serve as your president.” — Joe Biden as he announces the end of his bid for a second term as US president, in July. “It gives hope to all these young kids, all these teenagers, it gives hope to them. But this one was for me!” — Boxer Kellie Harrington after clinching second Olympic gold medal at Paris Games in August. “This is it, this is happening.” — Oasis announce they are reuniting for a tour in August after years of speculation. “It feels like a dream, it’s a dream well-earned.” — Rhys McClenaghan after winning gold at the Olympics in the pommel horse. “In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs, the people that came in, they’re eating the cats. They’re eating the pets of the people that live there.” — Donald Trump during US presidential debate with Kamala Harris in September. “I have nothing to complain about here. I love the people, love the culture. There’s not a bad word I could speak about Ireland.” — New Zealand-born Ireland rugby ace Bundee Aki after receiving his Irish citizenship in September. “We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam.” — One Direction statement after Liam Payne dies in October. “I’m Irish — so it’s not kind of on the list of priorities.” — Paul Mescal on how it felt to meet King Charles, in November. “Speak up. You have a voice and keep on fighting for ­justice.” — Rape victim Nikita Hand after Conor McGregor was found ­liable in her High Court sexual assault civil case against the MMA fighter, in November. “I’ll wait for you in the car park.” — Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane to an Ipswich fan who directed abuse at him after a Man Utd match in November “That’s what girls have to think about all the time.” — Saoirse Ronan reacting to Paul Mescal joking about using a phone to defend yourself if you are attacked, in November. “In election after election, it has always boiled down really to either Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil, Tweedledum or Tweedledee.” — Mary Lou McDonald about Simon Harris and Micheal Martin in the build up to the November General Election. “It’s official. I’m running.” — The Monk announces bid to become a TD in Dublin Central. “He likes coke.” — Joe Rogan on why McGregor won’t fight again in the UFC.

Citigroup Inc. decreased its holdings in Synovus Financial Corp. ( NYSE:SNV – Free Report ) by 12.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 191,008 shares of the bank’s stock after selling 27,108 shares during the quarter. Citigroup Inc. owned 0.13% of Synovus Financial worth $8,494,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Millennium Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Synovus Financial by 181.0% in the 2nd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 1,302,379 shares of the bank’s stock worth $52,343,000 after acquiring an additional 838,932 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in Synovus Financial by 9.3% in the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 5,762,983 shares of the bank’s stock worth $231,597,000 after purchasing an additional 491,036 shares in the last quarter. Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Synovus Financial during the 2nd quarter worth about $19,434,000. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC lifted its stake in Synovus Financial by 14.9% during the second quarter. Wedge Capital Management L L P NC now owns 1,145,174 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $46,025,000 after buying an additional 148,842 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Synovus Financial by 3.0% in the third quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 4,992,614 shares of the bank’s stock worth $222,022,000 after buying an additional 147,599 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 83.85% of the company’s stock. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Synovus Financial from $52.00 to $59.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 18th. DA Davidson increased their target price on Synovus Financial from $53.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 18th. Wells Fargo & Company downgraded Synovus Financial from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and lowered their price target for the company from $48.00 to $46.00 in a report on Tuesday, October 1st. Bank of America increased their price objective on Synovus Financial from $48.00 to $57.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 18th. Finally, Stephens lifted their target price on Synovus Financial from $46.00 to $52.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 18th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $53.94. Synovus Financial Price Performance Shares of NYSE:SNV opened at $57.08 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.83, a P/E/G ratio of 2.07 and a beta of 1.37. The business has a 50-day moving average of $50.09 and a two-hundred day moving average of $44.61. Synovus Financial Corp. has a fifty-two week low of $30.52 and a fifty-two week high of $59.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a current ratio of 0.89 and a quick ratio of 0.88. Synovus Financial ( NYSE:SNV – Get Free Report ) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 16th. The bank reported $1.23 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.09 by $0.14. Synovus Financial had a return on equity of 13.43% and a net margin of 10.82%. The firm had revenue of $564.72 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $557.64 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.84 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that Synovus Financial Corp. will post 4.37 EPS for the current fiscal year. Synovus Financial Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, September 19th were paid a $0.38 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 19th. This represents a $1.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.66%. Synovus Financial’s payout ratio is presently 68.78%. About Synovus Financial ( Free Report ) Synovus Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for Synovus Bank that provides commercial and consumer banking products and services. It operates through four segments: Community Banking, Wholesale Banking, Consumer Banking, and Financial Management Services. The company's commercial banking services include treasury and asset management, capital market, and institutional trust services, as well as commercial, financial, and real estate lending services. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Synovus Financial Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Synovus Financial and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Vital People: Grant helps church help the community with food-related projects Church members work at a local farm to grow produce to be given away to those who need it. Jeff Bell Dec 29, 2024 4:15 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Volunteers Josephine Daud, left, Aaron Diemer, May Miller, Cherry Acorda and McCoy De Castro show off some of the fresh food available during a pop-up “mini market” at Coastline Church on Caledonia Avenue in Victoria. ADRIAN LAM, TIMES COLONIST Listen to this article 00:03:17 A $25,000 grant for the Victoria Foundation has helped Coastline Church boost its efforts to provide food to people in need, including a program that sees church members working at a farm to grow produce to be given away. The money has had a three-fold benefit — supporting the church’s work on the farm, helping with weekly pop-up “mini markets” to distribute food, and spurring the creation of a community kitchen, said church outreach co-ordinator Bridget Sterling. The pop-ups take place at different sites, including the church’s Caledonia Avenue location, the Cridge Centre for the family, Quadra Village and spots in downtown Victoria and in Langford near Costco. Church members volunteer to have the pop-ups on their property, and set them up in co-ordination with the Victoria Food Share Network, Sterling said. “There’s fresh food there, there’s canned food, bread,” she said. Church members regularly donate food to stock the mini markets. Sterling said the community kitchen is a pilot project for the entire community, and is focused on people who might have not done a lot of cooking or have lost their cooking skills. Being able to cook for yourself and prepare healthy meals can be a huge cost saver, and save the expense of ordering food in, Sterling said. Word of the community kitchen has been steadily getting around, she said. “Some people who signed up for the community kitchen found out about it through the mini markets.” Sterling said posts on social media are also helping. The Central Saanich farm the church is linked to is a steady food source from around March to November, she said, and people in the community keep track of what is available. “We get farm-fresh, chemical-free vegetables,” Sterling said. “The word gets out when things are in harvest.” Along with donating food and hosting the mini markets, church members also give their time to work the farm, she said. “It’s all run 100 per cent by volunteers,” she said. “People go out and weed, they bring their kids — it’s really fun.” The connection to the farm started through the Young Agrarians program, which involves farmers and others working with people interested in agriculture. Sterling said the church was matched with a local farmer, who has been charging only $50 a year in rent. “So he has a really big heart,” she said. “The farmer has always been a contributor to the Mustard Seed and other things.” She said she hopes the impact of the farm produce will continue to develop. “My dream is that we can actually start being able to have people using the farm-fresh ingredients to actually make really beautiful meals for their family,” she said. All of the work being done to bring food to people is fitting together well, Sterling said. While the community kitchen is just getting started, the mini markets have been running for five years and the association with the farm has been in effect for two years, she said. “We wouldn’t have been able to do it the way that we have without the Victoria Foundation,” she said. “They’ve been incredible.” [email protected] See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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In reference to the Times Opinion Page of Sunday, Dec. 1. How could you fill over a third of a page with an Editorial “Our list of what we’re thankful for in the Quad Cities” without one mention of Quad City Arts and Festival of Trees who, on that day, ended a 10-day premiere holiday event celebrating the arts with live entertainment, student art, a gallery featuring local artists, hundreds of local designers from children to adults creating trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses, stockings, ornaments, table trimmings and vignettes. This event raises funds for Quad City Arts to give art and cultural experiences back to our community through the Visiting Artist Program, Public Sculpture Program, Art at the Airport and the Gallery in Rock Island. Serving a six-county area in eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois, Quad City Arts is dedicated to the growth and vitality of the Quad City region through the presentation, development, and celebration of the arts. As a Grand Patron Sponsor of Festival of Trees, it would seem logical and fitting that you would consider Quad City Arts and Festival of Trees worthy of mention on your list of things to be thankful for. Pat Wohlford Bettendorf Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!

Mr Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker”. Mr Kushner is the founder of Kushner Companies, a real estate firm. Jared Kushner is a former senior Trump adviser who is married to Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka. The elder Mr Kushner was pardoned by Trump in December 2020 after pleading guilty years earlier to tax evasion and making illegal campaign donations. Prosecutors alleged that after Charles Kushner discovered his brother-in-law was co-operating with federal authorities in an investigation, he hatched a scheme for revenge and intimidation. Mr Kushner hired a prostitute to lure his brother-in-law, then arranged to have the encounter in a New Jersey motel room recorded with a hidden camera and the recording sent to his own sister, the man’s wife, prosecutors said. Mr Kushner eventually pleaded guilty to 18 counts including tax evasion and witness tampering. He was sentenced in 2005 to two years in prison – the most he could receive under a plea deal, but less than what Chris Christie, the US attorney for New Jersey at the time and later governor and Republican presidential candidate, had sought. Mr Christie has blamed Jared Kushner for his firing from Mr Trump’s transition team in 2016, and has called Charles Kushner’s offences “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes that I prosecuted when I was US attorney”. Mr Trump and the elder Mr Kushner knew each other from real estate circles and their children were married in 2009.

The financial technology, or fintech, industry was one of the hardest hit parts of the stock market in the post-pandemic bear market, but there are still some excellent opportunities. PayPal ( PYPL -1.45% ) is one great example with a stock price that is still about 70% below its 2021 peak and excellent turnaround progress in 2024, while SoFi ( SOFI -3.74% ) is an app-based bank with tremendous momentum. However, these are two very different businesses. Here's a rundown of the bull cases for both stocks and what to keep in mind before you decide which is best for you. PayPal wiped the slate clean and is now moving forward After growth stagnated in the post-pandemic era and management didn't have a clear path to restoring the once-strong momentum, PayPal decided to make some big leadership changes. Not only was former Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) executive Alex Chriss named CEO, but the entire executive leadership team was replaced. The focus of the team was initially on efficiency. In the most recent quarter, PayPal's revenue grew by just 6% year over year, but thanks to efficiency improvements, earnings per share (EPS) soared by 22%. Management continues to buy back stock hand over fist, and the company is doing a great job with engagement, as evidenced by a 9% increase in transactions per active account. However, many of the most exciting moves PayPal has made aren't reflected in the numbers yet. For example, the company announced it is creating an advertising platform and hired the former head of Uber 's (NYSE: UBER) ad business to run it. It rolled out its Fastlane checkout product recently, as well as its PayPal Everywhere cash-back, debit-card initiative. And PayPal has announced several key partnerships, most notably with Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) to offer PayPal as a checkout option to U.S. customers. In short, PayPal's efficiency efforts have been paying off. In 2025, its growth initiatives started to show results. SoFi is one of the best products of the SPAC boom Hundreds of companies went public through blank-check companies, or SPACs (special purpose acquisition companies) in the 2020 to 2021 time frame, and to be honest, the bulk of them didn't turn out well for investors. SoFi -- which used one of Chamath Palihapitiya's SPACs to go public -- is a notable exception. I don't say that just because it's one of the few with a share price above the $10 initial SPAC valuation. I say that SoFi is one of the best products of the SPAC era because not only has it sustained incredible growth momentum, but it has become profitable in the process. Over the past three years, SoFi's member base has more than tripled, with 35% year-over-year growth in the most recent quarter. About 8.5 million financial services products like bank accounts, investment accounts, and credit cards have been opened in that period. And SoFi's deposit base grew from zero when it first got its banking charter in early 2022 to $24.4 billion in customer deposits. As mentioned, SoFi has become consistently profitable, and its bottom-line income could soar in the next few years as the business continues to scale. Two great fintech opportunities To be perfectly clear, I don't think anyone will go wrong with either of these stocks. In fact, they are the two largest fintech investments I own in my portfolio (in full disclosure, SoFi is the bigger position). PayPal shines when it comes to profitability, but there's a lot that needs to go right for sustainable growth to return to the business. On the other hand, SoFi is growing at an impressive pace and has been growing rapidly for years but just recently became profitable and is still in full growth mode. The best choice for you depends on which of those profiles fits best with your investment style.

WOODRIDGE, Ill., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Haven Dispensary , recognized as Illinois' top-rated cannabis retailer, invites cannabis enthusiasts to its 2nd Annual "Danksgiving" event on Wednesday, November 27, from 9 PM to midnight, at Hollywood Blvd Cinema in Woodridge . High Haven's "Danksgiving" combines entertainment, community, and cannabis culture in one exciting night. Attendees will enjoy cult classic films, live DJ sets, exclusive vendor pop-ups, premium swag, and more. Following the main event, High Haven will also offer enticing holiday deals through Green Wednesday, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday at all three dispensary locations in Normal , Darien , and Elgin . Danksgiving Event Details: Where: Hollywood Blvd Cinema, Woodridge, IL When: Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 9 PM - Midnight Activities: Special screenings of Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas and The Big Lebowski , vendor booths, VIP swag, live DJ, and brand-sponsored giveaways "Danksgiving" VIP guests will receive enhanced swag bags and premier seating, while general admission ticket holders can also look forward to special giveaways and engaging booths by community favorites like Woody's Glass Blowing and Horror House. Leading cannabis brands, including Nature's Grace and Wellness, Legacy, and Timeless, will be featured, along with the popular SESH Bus, courtesy of Cresco and Good News. "We're thrilled to host 'Danksgiving' again this year, offering an unforgettable evening for cannabis lovers to celebrate community, entertainment, and industry-leading products," said Jenna Botwinski, Marketing Manager at High Haven. "Beyond the event, we'll have incredible holiday deals to make sure our customers enjoy savings throughout the season." High Haven Holiday Deals For customers looking to enjoy premium cannabis products and accessories at a discount, High Haven is putting together the best cannabis deals in Illinois for the holiday seasons across all three store locations in Normal , Darien , and Elgin . Special offers will be available throughout the Thanksgiving season, including on Green Wednesday, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, making it the perfect time to stock up or try new products at exceptional prices. Green Wednesday: Early access to exclusive product bundles and discounts on top brands like Cresco, Nature's Grace, and Good News. Black Friday: Deep discounts on flower, concentrates, and accessories, including "Buy One, Get One" offers on select items. Cyber Monday: Online-only promotions featuring discounts up to 40% on edibles, tinctures, and vape products. Customers can visit High Haven to stock up on premium cannabis products and accessories during this prime holiday shopping season. Here are the participating locations: High Haven Dispensary – Darien, IL – THE GAS STATION High Haven Dispensary – Normal, IL – The Puff Palace High Haven Dispensary – Elgin, IL – The Record Store About High Haven Dispensary: High Haven Dispensary is Illinois' leading cannabis retailer, celebrated for its quality products, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to cannabis culture. With locations in Normal, Darien, and Elgin, High Haven serves communities statewide with a wide selection of top cannabis brands, exclusive deals, and immersive experiences. For more information, visit highhavencannabis.com. Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6c15c362-dd79-4652-aa3b-6dfaaa2a8fdc https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/862eefcf-0d41-4696-b9f3-f7856f014191

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The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East division title on Sunday, handing the Dallas Cowboys a humiliating 41-7 defeat while the Buffalo Bills secured the second seed in the AFC with a 40-14 crushing of the New York Jets. The Cowboys were already eliminated from playoff contention and without top receiver CeeDee Lamb with a shoulder injury, but it was their defense that struggled. Eagles starting quarter-back Jalen Hurts missed the game due to concussion. Kenny Pickett got the start but had to leave the game in the third quarter with a rib injury with Philadelphia 24-7 up. That meant third-choice Tanner McKee took over under the center and two of his four passes were for touchdowns. The real damage to the Cowboys, who gave up four turnovers, was done by the Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley who put up 167 yards on 31 carries to pass the 2,000 yard mark for the season. Barkley, who has 2,005 yards needs to put up 101 yards next week to break Eric Dickerson's record for the most rushing yards in a season, set for the Los Angeles Rams in 1984. The win means the Eagles are guaranteed at least the number two seed in the NFC. The Bills take the second seed in the AFC, behind the Kansas City Chiefs, after taking care of business against the New York Jets. The Bills led 12-0 at the half before their quarterback Josh Allen took total control of the game with touchdown passes to Amari Cooper and Keon Coleman either side of a rushing score from James Cook. Allen, who threw for 182 yards, had opened the scoring with a one-yard rush. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw two interceptions and was sacked four times. The Indianapolis Colts were eliminated from playoff contention after falling 45-33 to the 3-13 New York Giants. While the Giants had nothing to play for, quarterback Drew Lock enjoyed himself -- he matched his career high of four touchdown passes and rushed for another score as the Giants ended their 10-game losing streak. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept their post-season hopes alive as Baker Mayfield threw for 359 yards and five touchdowns in a 48-14 rout of the Carolina Panthers. Later on Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings, searching for the top seed in the NFC, take on NFC North divisional rivals the Green Bay Packers. The Washington Commanders would book a playoff berth if they can beat the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday night's game. sev/bbChelsea’s surprise defeat at home to Fulham earlier in the day had been an unexpected gift for Arne Slot’s side and they drove home their advantage by outclassing the struggling Foxes. Having overcome the early setback of conceding to Jordan Ayew, with even the travelling fans expressing their surprise they were winning away after taking just five points on the road this season, the home team had too much quality. That was personified by the excellent Cody Gakpo, whose eighth goal in his last 14 appearances produced the equaliser in first-half added time with the Netherlands international unlucky to have a second ruled out for offside by VAR. Further goals from Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah, with his 19th of the season, stretched Liverpool’s unbeaten run to 22 matches. For Leicester, who had slipped into the bottom three after Wolves’ win over Manchester United, it is now one win from the last 10 in the league and Ruud van Nistelrooy has plenty of work to do, although he was not helped here by the absence of leading scorer Jamie Vardy through injury. It looked liked Liverpool meant business from the off with Salah’s volley from Gakpo’s far-post cross just being kept out by Jakub Stolarczyk, making his league debut after former Liverpool goalkeeper Danny Ward was omitted from the squad having struggled in the defeat to Wolves. But if the hosts thought that had set the tone they were badly mistaken after being opened up with such simplicity in only the sixth minute. Stephy Mavididi broke down the left and his low cross picked out Ayew, who turned Andy Robertson far too easily, with his shot deflecting off Virgil van Dijk to take it just out of Alisson Becker’s reach. With a surprise lead to cling to Leicester knew they had to quell the storm heading their way and they began by trying to take as much time out of the game as they could, much to Anfield’s frustration. It took a further 18 minutes for Liverpool to threaten with Gakpo cutting in from the left to fire over, a precursor for what was to follow just before half-time. That was the prompt for the attacks to rain down on the Foxes goal, with Salah’s shot looping up off Victor Kristiansen and landing on the roof of the net and Robertson heading against a post. Gakpo’s inclination to come in off the left was proving a problem for the visitors, doing their utmost to resist the pressure, but when Salah curled a shot onto the crossbar on the stroke of half-time it appeared they had survived. However, Gakpo once again drifted in off the flank to collect an Alexis Mac Allister pass before curling what is fast becoming his trademark effort over Stolarczyk and inside the far post. Early the second half Darwin Nunez fired over Ryan Gravenberch’s cross before Jones side-footed home Mac Allister’s cross after an intricate passing move inside the penalty area involving Nunez, Salah and the Argentina international. Leicester’s ambition remained limited but Patson Daka should have done better from a two-on-one counter attack with Mavididi but completely missed his kick with the goal looming. 🎯 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) Nunez forced a save out of the goalkeeper before Gakpo blasted home what he thought was his second only for VAR to rule Nunez was offside in the build-up. But Liverpool’s third was eventually delivered by the left foot of Salah, who curled the ball outside Kristiansen, inside Jannick Vestergaard and past Stolarczyk inside the far post.

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Many join RLD during membership drive in LucknowGuwahati, Dec 26 (PTI) Political leaders across party lines in Assam on Thursday condoled the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and said he embodied humility and would be remembered for his exemplary public service and contribution to the country's development. Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, died at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday night. He was 92. Also Read | Dr Manmohan Singh Dies at 92: President Droupadi Murmu Mourns Former PM's Demise, Says 'He Will Always Be Remembered for His Service to the Nation'. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya said the news of the demise of the former PM is extremely sad. "His gentleness, decency and his contribution in strengthening the Indian economy on the global platform will always be remembered. May God grant peace and salvation to the departed soul," he added. Also Read | Dr Manmohan Singh Dies: Kapil Sharma Shares Throwback Picture From His Meeting With Former Prime Minister of India. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who had worked closely with Singh as a Congress minister, said that the former PM embodied humility and never surrendered to the trappings of power. "I have had the privilege of knowing Dr Manmohan Singh ji since 1991, when he was first elected to the Rajya Sabha from Assam - a state he represented for 28 years. "Dr Sahab embodied humility and never surrendered to the trappings of power. In all my interactions with him, his simplicity and decency combined with his intellectual prowess always stood out," Sarma said in a post on X. During Singh's tenure as the prime minister, Sarma has had the opportunity to interact with him on several occasions regarding issues pertaining to Assam. "...He always gave us a patient hearing and displayed a strong conviction towards social issues. Coming from humble origins in post-partition India, he served the nation in several distinguished positions," the CM said. Sarma uploaded pictures of his Congress stint in which he shared frames with Singh. The Assam CM further said that a generation of Indians will always remember Singh's pivotal role in ushering in a free market economy and "ending decades of regressive socialist policies". "In his demise, the nation has lost a great patriot, an exceptional scholar, an unconventional politician and a fine statesman. My deepest condolences to Gursharan Madam, his family and well-wishers," Sarma wrote. Union Ports, Shipping & Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that Singh embodied the spirit of humility, scholarship and played a key role in India's economic resurgence in a difficult period. "His policies for the welfare of the people were far-reaching and he remained a significant figure in the nation's public life. His passing away leaves a void in our political sphere and I offer my deepest condolences to his family and well-wishers. May his soul find eternal peace," Sonowal added. Assam Congress said that Singh was a visionary leader, renowned economist and statesman, and his contributions to India's progress and global standing will always be remembered. "His integrity, humility, and dedication to public service are an inspiration to us. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones in this moment of grief. India has lost one of its finest sons. Rest in peace, Dr. Singh ji," the opposition party said on X. BJP's Assam unit offered its condolences and highly praised Singh's role in transforming India's economy. "Dr. Manmohan Singh, who represented Assam in the Rajya Sabha, as Finance Minister abolished the license rule, which was a source of slow economic growth and corruption in the Indian economy," it added. The ruling party also said that Singh transformed India into a free economic system by liberalising the market in the economy. "This gave the Indian economy a boost. He will be remembered for his contribution to the country's development," the Assam BJP said. Raijor Dal President and Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi offered his condolences and remembered his contributions to the country. The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) expressed grief over the death of the former prime minister and said it was an irreparable loss to the country. AAP's Assam unit chief Manoj Dhanowar said the leadership of Singh, and his policies of economic reforms and liberalisation gave a new impetus to the Indian economy. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)