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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s acting leader said Thursday he would veto a spate of contentious bills sponsored by the main opposition party, deepening political strife in the wake of parliament’s impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The ruling and opposition parties have been bickering over how much authority Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, the country's No. 2 official, has assumed since the opposition-controlled National Assembly last Saturday voted to suspend Yoon’s presidential powers over his short-lived Dec. 3 martial law. The Constitutional Court is to determine whether to formally dismiss the conservative Yoon as president or reinstate him. Law enforcement authorities are also separately investigating whether Yoon's martial law enforcement amounted to rebellion. Yoon's defense minister, police chief and several other military commanders have already been arrested over the case. The main liberal opposition Democratic Party earlier considered impeaching Han as well for failing to stop Yoon's martial law declaration, but shelved the idea after he became acting leader. Four of the six bills to be vetoed by Han were meant to introduce greater state financial assistance programs for the country’s agriculture and fisheries industries. The most contentious bill is the Grain Management Act, which would require the government to buy surplus rice if the price drops too sharply to protect the country’s farming industry and promote its food sovereignty. Han said the bill would cause “immense” financial burdens on the government and eventually lead to further drops in rice prices. Get the latest breaking news as it happens. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy . Another controversial bill is the National Assembly Testimony Appraisal Act, which would give lawmakers more power to request people to attend parliament hearings and submit documents. Under the proposed legislation, individuals could no longer decline such requests by citing the protection of trade secrets or personal information. The Democratic Party said the bill is necessary to determine the full details of Yoon’s martial law decree. But Han said the bill would likely infringe upon people’s privacy and that there are concerns among business leaders that key technology and company secrets could be leaked. Supporters for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally against his impeachment near the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. The signs read "Oppose the impeachment and Arrest opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung." Credit: AP/Ahn Young-joon “I’m heavy-hearted because I’ve asked the National Assembly to discuss and act on the six bills again at a time when we desperately need cooperation among the government and the ruling and opposition parties,” Han said in televised comments at the start of a Cabinet Council meeting on Thursday. “But the government should make a responsible decision that prioritizes the principles of the Constitution and the future of our country.” Democratic lawmaker and spokesperson Noh Jongmyun quickly criticized Han, warning him “not to cross a line,” adding, “We’ll immediately drag him down if he’s found to have collaborated with the rebellion.” Observers earlier speculated the Democratic Party would reconsider impeaching Han if he vetoed the bills. Another source of contention between the rival parties is whether Han has the right to appoint three vacant justices' seats at the Constitutional Court, as filling the vacancies could affect the court's decision on Yoon. Members of civic groups shout slogans during a news conference demanding the arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol near the presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. The letters read "Immediately arrest Yoon Suk Yeol." Credit: AP/Lee Jin-man The martial law enactment lasted only six hours, but it caused huge political turmoil in South Korea and set off alarms from its neighbors and diplomatic partners. Yoon sent hundreds of troops to the National Assembly to block its vote on his decree. But many lawmakers managed to enter a parliament hall and unanimously voted it down, forcing Yoon's Cabinet to lift it. Yoon has defended his decree as an act of governance, saying it was a warning to the Democratic Party, which he said has been using its parliamentary majority to obstruct his agenda. Meeting with foreign media on Thursday, Seok Dong-hyun, a lawyer and spokesperson for Yoon’s emerging legal team, echoed Yoon’s assertion that his short-lived power grab didn’t amount to a rebellion. Seok said Yoon did not intend to paralyze the parliament and denied claims the president ordered the military to arrest his political opponents, including Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung. “Regarding the charges of rebellion, he never even thought about it, so he cannot possibly agree to such an accusation,” Seok said. “What kind of a rebellion is announced through a press conference broadcast to citizens, media and the whole world, as if he was saying, ‘I’m now about to commit a rebellion?'" Seok said. "When the National Assembly followed the constitutional procedure to lift martial law after two or three hours, we abided by that procedure.” He said Yoon may appear in the Constitutional Court to directly defend his case. When asked whether Yoon would continue to ignore law enforcement’s requests to question him and search his office, Seok declined to give a specific answer, saying these matters would be handled by Yoon’s legal team, which he said is nearly assembled.paano mag cash in sa phlboss 。

Arsenal make Mikel Arteta proud after smashing Sporting LisbonLexus Drives Into Its Fifth Year As The Official Automotive Partner Of The HSBC Women's World Championship 2025 Media Outreach Newswire APACThird Front collapses before taking shapeArteta wanted his team to prove their European credentials following some underwhelming displays away from home, and the Gunners manager got exactly what he asked for. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track in style following the 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan last time out. A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. The Gunners had failed to win or score in their two away games in the competition so far this season, but they made a blistering start in the Portuguese capital and took the lead after only seven minutes. Declan Rice fed overlapping full-back Jurrien Timber, who curled a low cross in behind the home defence for Martinelli to finish at the far post. Arsenal doubled their lead in the 20th minute thanks to a glorious ball over the top from Thomas Partey. Saka escaped the clutches of his marker Maximiliano Araujo to beat the offside trap and poke the ball past advancing goalkeeper Franco Israel for Havertz to tap home. It was a scintillating first-half display which completely overshadowed the presence of Viktor Gyokeres in Sporting’s attack. The prolific Sweden striker, formerly of Coventry, has been turning the heads of Europe’s top clubs with his 24 goals in 17 games this season – including a hat-trick against Manchester City earlier this month. But the only time he got a sniff of a run at goal after an optimistic long ball, he was marshalled out of harm’s way by Gabriel. David Raya was forced into one save, tipping a fierce Geovany Quenda drive over the crossbar. But Arsenal added a third on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel charging in to head Rice’s corner into the back of the net. To rub salt in the wound, the Brazilian defender mimicked Gyokeres’ hands-over-his-face goal celebration. That may have wound Sporting up as they came out after the interval meaning business, and they pulled one back after Raya tipped Hidemasa Morita’s shot behind, with Goncalo Inacio netting at the near post from the corner. Former Tottenham winger Marcus Edwards fired over, as did Gyokeres, with Arsenal temporarily on the back foot. But when Martin Odegaard’s darting run into the area was halted by Ousmane Diomande’s foul, Saka tucked away the penalty. Substitute Trossard added the fifth with eight minutes remaining, heading in the rebound after Mikel Merino’s shot was saved, and Gyokeres’ miserable night was summed up when his late shot crashed back off the post.

WASHINGTON — The White House said Friday that there are "early indications" that Russian air defenses downed an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in a Christmas Day crash that killed 38 people. It declined to say what the indications were and stressed that active investigation are underway. "We do have, have seen, some early indications that would certainly point to the possibility that this jet was brought down by Russian air defense systems. That said, there's an ongoing investigation right now," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said in a call with reporters. The U.S. has offered its assistance in the investigation, he said, and would respect the process that is taking place. The aircraft was flying from Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, to Grozny in Russia when it crashed in Kazakhstan. Reuters reported Thursday that Russia's air defenses were believed to have been involved, based on the preliminary findings of the investigation. Survivors recalled hearing loud noises before the crash, and Azerbaijan’s minister of digital development said Friday that “preliminary conclusions by experts point at external impact." Russian officials have said that a Ukrainian drone attack was under way before the plane crashed. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined comment on the cause of the crash before the investigation has concluded, according to Reuters.This holiday season, Jesica Cadiam Standley, a Maui fire survivor, is grateful to have a place to call home for the holidays. This holiday season, Jesica Cadiam Standley, a Maui fire survivor, is grateful to have a place to call home for the holidays. Standley, a single mother of eight, earlier this month won the lottery for one of the units at Kaiaulu o Kuku‘ia, an affordable, 200-unit housing development in Lahaina. CVS, which operates Longs Drugs in Hawaii, contributed about $17.5 million in equity investments toward the project, in collaboration with Ikaika ‘Ohana, a local nonprofit, Urban Housing Communities and Hunt Capital Partners. (function(d,s,n){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];js=d.createElement(s);js.className=n;js.src="//player.ex.co/player/bdc806f4-0fc1-40a1-aff0-a3d5239c169c";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,"script","exco-player")); The project was under construction prior to the Lahaina wildfire last August, and was able to resume as none of the buildings were seriously damaged. CVS says it is the first new permanent housing on the island since the fire. So far, families have moved into about 40 units, and 88 are expected to be moved in by the end of the month, according to CVS. The rent ranges from about $700 to $2,000 per month. After having lost her Lahaina home to the fire, Standley and her family have been moving from hotel room to hotel room, and more recently, renting a two- bedroom apartment for more than $3,000 outside of Lahaina, which resulted in challenges getting the kids to school on time. Now they have a place to call home in Lahaina, less than a mile where Standley was born and raised. “We’re so grateful and so happy,” said Standley. “It’s been a long road since the fire ... The kids are super excited, and just overjoyed.” The Christmas tree is decorated and stockings hung, and it finally feels like home. Last year, Standley said they were in a hotel room, and did not put up a Christmas tree. She still remembers Aug. 8, 2023, the day of the wildfire, as if it were yesterday. Standley lived in Kuhua Camp, where many residents perished after wildfire quickly engulfed the area. She has told the story dozens of times, and still remembers all the details. Early that morning, her grown daughter, who lived in a nearby apartment with a sibling, texted her to say she had a dream about a fire, with the wind blowing and a dog barking. Throughout the day, her daughter kept calling to say there was indeed a fire, and that she should watch out for it. As the fire closed in later that day, Standley remembers exactly where she was at 3 p.m. — sitting at the kitchen table — when she heard a neighbor across the street screaming. “As I open my lanai doors, I could feel the heat,” she said. “Then I started yelling, ‘Get in the car!’” She gathered her younger children, along with three from the neighborhood that were over playing that day, jumped in the car and drove away. She did not have time to gather any items, including her wedding ring inside the house. She remembers that there were two exits from her neighborhood, and that, “we went right.” That decision would perhaps make the difference between life and death, she said, due to the traffic that came to a standstill on the other side, blocking the way out. In her mind, Standley said, “I kept thinking to myself, we’re going to come back.” After all, the family had experienced a fire in 2018, and had been able to return to their home. She remembers as they drove, how a set of dark clouds settled over Lahaina. “It just eclipsed the sun,” she said. “It just got to this eerie, black darkness.” Standley would come to realize she would never be able to return, as her home burned down in the fire that day, taking more than 101 lives and destroying thousands of buildings, including historic Lahaina town. Standley, who lost her husband in 2021, has eight children ranging from ages 8 to 31, the eldest of whom lives in Honolulu. She is grateful all were accounted for and survived the fire. Having a permanent place to call home, alongside many fellow Lahaina survivors and close to schools and her work, has been a relief, she said, and feels like “somewhere where we belong.” “To have something that’s affordable, it’s just a weight off your shoulders,” she said. “It’s almost like you have your dignity back.” Still, she expects a long road ahead to recovery, for survivors as well as all of Lahaina. CVS, with the help of dozens of volunteers from the University of Hawaii Maui College, put together “welcome home” gift baskets for the new residents of Kaiaulu o Kuku‘ia last week with air filters, cookware, towels, children’s night lights and other household items. CVS Health also invested $17.3 million with The Kobayashi Group, The Ahe Group and CREA LLC to build 169 affordable housing units at Parkway Village in Kapolei, which is to bring over 400 affordable rentals to the community. CVS says equitable access to stable housing is one of the barriers to better health. Both affordable home projects are also expected to offer tuition-free preschools.

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Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, which they view as increasingly leaning too far to the right given its owner’s support of President-elect Donald Trump, or wanting an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithms. The platform grew out of the company then known as Twitter, championed by its former CEO Jack Dorsey. Its decentralized approach to social networking was eventually intended to replace Twitter’s core mechanic. That’s unlikely now that the two companies have parted ways. But Bluesky’s growth trajectory — with a user base that more than doubled since October — could make it a serious competitor to other social platforms. But with growth comes growing pains. It’s not just human users who flocked to Bluesky but also bots, including those designed to create partisan division or direct users to junk websites. The skyrocketing user base — now surpassing 25 million — is the biggest test yet for a relatively young platform that branded itself as a social media alternative free of the problems plaguing its competitors. According to research firm Similarweb, Bluesky added 7.6 million monthly active app users on iOS and Android in November, an increase of 295.4% since October. It also saw 56.2 million desktop and mobile web visits, in the same period, up 189% from October. Besides the U.S. elections, Bluesky also got a boost when X was briefly banned in Brazil. “They got this spike in attention, they’ve crossed the threshold where it is now worth it for people to flood the platform with spam,” said Laura Edelson, an assistant professor of computer science at Northeastern University and a member of Issue One’s Council for Responsible Social Media. “But they don’t have the cash flow, they don’t have the established team that a larger platform would, so they have to do it all very, very quickly.” To manage growth for its tiny staff, Bluesky started as an invitation-only space until it opened to the public in February. That period gave the site time to build out moderation tools and other distinctive features to attract new users, such as “starter packs” that provide lists of topically curated feeds. Meta recently announced it is testing a similar feature. Compared to the bigger players like Meta’s platforms or X, Bluesky has a “quite different” value system, said Claire Wardle, a professor at Cornell University and an expert in misinformation. This includes giving users more control over their experience. “The first generation of social media platforms connected the world, but ended up consolidating power in the hands of a few corporations and their leaders,” Bluesky said on its blog in March. “Our online experience doesn’t have to depend on billionaires unilaterally making decisions over what we see. On an open social network like Bluesky, you can shape your experience for yourself.” Because of this mindset, Bluesky has achieved a scrappy underdog status that attracted users who grew tired of the big players. “People had this idea that it was going to be a different type of social network,” Wardle said. “But the truth is, when you get lots of people in a place and there are eyeballs, it means that it’s in other people’s interests to use bots to create, you know, information that aligns with their perspective.” Little data has emerged to help quantify the rise in impersonator accounts, artificial intelligence-fueled networks and other potentially harmful content on Bluesky. But in recent weeks, users began reporting large numbers of apparent AI bots following them, posting plagiarized articles or making seemingly automated divisive comments in replies. Lion Cassens, a Bluesky user and doctoral candidate in the Netherlands, found one such network by accident — a group of German-language accounts with similar bios and AI-generated profile pictures posting in replies to three German newspapers. “I noticed some weird replies under a news post by the German newspaper ‘Die Ziet,’” he said in an email to The Associated Press. “I have a lot of trust in the moderation mechanism on Bluesky, especially compared to Twitter since the layoffs and due to Musk’s more radical stance on freedom of speech. But AI bots are a big challenge, as they will only improve. I hope social media can keep up with that.” Cassens said the bots’ messages have been relatively innocuous so far, but he was concerned about how they could be repurposed in the future to mislead. There are also signs that foreign disinformation narratives have made their way to Bluesky. The disinformation research group Alethea pointed to one low-traction post sharing a false claim about ABC News that had circulated on Russian Telegram channels. Copycat accounts are another challenge. In late November, Alexios Mantzarlis, director of the Security, Trust and Safety Initiative at Cornell Tech, found that of the top 100 most followed named individuals on Bluesky, 44% at least one duplicate account posing as them. Two weeks later, Mantzarlis said Bluesky removed around two-thirds of the duplicate accounts he initiallydetected — a sign the site was aware of the issue and attempting to address it. Bluesky posted this month that it quadrupled its moderation team to keep up with its growing user base.TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptist sewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean's Facebook page. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center offers weekly Shabbat services, family services once a month and Kabbalat Shabbat services online once per month. There is also Religious School every Sunday. Additional events are as follows: First Friday: Family Service at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary, followed by an Oneg in the social hall. Shabbat Morning Services: Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary, followed by a Kiddush in the social hall. Kabbalat Shabbat Services: Usually on the third Friday of the month, at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Contact the office for the link. This get-together frequently includes a visiting musician, cantor, rabbi or other noteworthy guest. Religious School: From preschool through bar-bat mitzvah, every Sunday morning on campus. To learn more, call, go online or email bethsamuel office@comcast.net. Divine Redeemer Parish 200 Walnut St., Sewickley. 412-741-6650. divine- redeemer.com. Divine Redeemer Parish celebrates weekend Masses at 4:30 p.m. Saturdays at St. James Church and 5 p.m. at St. Mary Church in Aleppo. Sunday Masses are celebrated at 8 and 11 a.m. at St. James and 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary. Weekday Masses and Adoration are celebrated as well. Check the website for Mass times and other information and events. First Church of Christ, Scientist 222 Beaver St., Sewickley. 412-741-4552. christian sciencepgh.org. Sunday morning services are held at 10:30 a.m. Join us for inspiration, peace and healing. Services include music, hymns and readings from The... TribuneReview

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New Delhi, Dec 30 (PTI) With the rapid evolution of channels like quick-commerce and the emergence of ONDC, the Indian retail industry is 'cautiously optimistic' for 2025, in which new-age technologies such as AI and automation will play a crucial role, driving efficiency and personalisation. The New Year could be a period of transformation for the Indian retail industry, one of the fastest-growing globally, where the contemporary retail landscape is rapidly evolving, influenced by the preferences of digital-first generation Gen Z and retail tech. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for December 30, 2024 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. Helped by tailwinds such as rising disposable income, rapid urbanisation, the rise of non-metro tier II cities, and growing middle class along with a digitally-savvy consumer base, the organised retail sector is poised to grow expanding its play further with a customer-centric approach. "FY25 is likely to see continued focus on building supply chain efficiencies, along with upgrades to logistics hubs and tracking systems to meet fast delivery demands. Employment generation in quick commerce, logistics, and related sectors is also expected to continue," said EY India Tax Leader for Retail Practice Paresh Parekh. Also Read | Shillong Teer Results Today, December 30 2024: Winning Numbers, Result Chart for Shillong Morning Teer, Shillong Night Teer, Khanapara Teer, Juwai Teer and Jowai Ladrymbai. Indian consumers, influenced by global exposure and digital technologies, are prioritising higher quality and value for money. This has resulted in a shift in spending from luxuries to essentials or more affordable options. "Despite these challenges, the outlook for 2025 remains positive, driven by demographic trends, urbanisation, digital growth, and the aspirations of a young, dynamic middle class," he said. Parekh expects an increase in foreign investments in the retail sector and a continuance of consolidation led by PE firms and strategic acquisitions. According to the Retailers Association of India (RAI), the Indian retail sector in 2024 has witnessed a mix of challenges and opportunities. "Growth was subdued in the first half, with marginal consumption increases and cautious consumer spending. Many retailers struggled to achieve like-for-like growth, reflecting shifting consumer priorities," said its CEO Kumar Rajagopalan adding "Despite this, the year also brought innovation and resilience." Retailers have embraced technology to enhance operations and customer experience and initiatives like ONDC are creating exciting new opportunities, particularly in reaching untapped markets. "Looking ahead, the sector remains cautiously optimistic. The festive and wedding seasons have boosted momentum, and with strategic planning, retailers can sustain growth into 2025," he said. The Indian retail sector contributes around 10 per cent to its GDP and according to the latest annual report of leading retailer, Reliance it is expected to cross USD 1.4 trillion by 2027. It is also poised to become the third-largest market by 2030. Over the emergence of quick commerce, Deloitte India partner, consumer products and retail sector Anand Ramanathan said it is a "viable business model" and it is here to stay. 2024 has been disruptive for the retail sector, which besides the emergence of quick commerce, also saw the revival of mass consumption and the value retail segment for the first time since the pandemic. "100 million middle-income households will be added this decade to the economy. 2025 will continue to see the impact of this growth in middle-income households with further momentum in mass consumption. This will have a positive impact across sectors including fashion, home and food services," said Ramanathan. Puneet Mansukhani Sector Head - Retail KPMG said in 2024 retailers faced significant challenges due to inflation impacting profitability and supply chain disruptions. "These issues required strategic pricing adjustments and innovative solutions to maintain smooth operations. The festive season did see some uptake as compared to the previous year but overall the customer was cautious. "The ecommerce spend in the tier 2 and 3 cities was stronger than urban and the trend is likely to continue which makes the retailers feel bullish and optimistic in 2025," he said. Over the outlook for 2025 for the retail industry, he said continued advancements in AI and automation are "expected to drive efficiency and personalisation" in retail, enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency. Moreover "increased use of data analytics will enable more personalised shopping experiences, catering to individual consumer preferences," he said. Retailers will likely focus more on sustainability and transparency in their supply chains, responding to consumer demand for ethical practices. However, Mansukhani also hinted towards economic uncertainty and said "Inflation and economic volatility may continue to pose challenges, affecting consumer spending patterns." 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Bank of America ( BAC -0.47% ) shareholders have plenty to celebrate heading into 2025. The combination of a resilient economy, climbing financial asset prices, and optimism toward lending conditions have propelled the stock to a fantastic 31% return during the past year. The megabank's upcoming fourth-quarter earnings report on Jan. 16 will be an opportunity for management to reaffirm these positive trends and set the tone for the stock in the new year. Can the rally keep going, and should you buy Bank of America shares before this important company update? Here's what investors need to know. Organic growth supports a positive outlook The financial services sector is more competitive than ever, considering the rise of financial technology (fintech) players attempting to disrupt the traditional banking model. Nevertheless, Bank of America is proving it remains highly relevant and capable of navigating an ever-evolving industry landscape. Through the first nine months of 2024, multiple operating metrics for the bank, including higher average loans, climbing deposits, and even a record level of customer investment asset balances, highlight the bank's successful strategic execution. Bank of America's ability to generate organic growth, leveraging the core strengths of its platform into market share gains, has been a major theme this year. The bank's consumer banking franchise stands as a particularly bright spot, boasting 23 consecutive quarters of net new checking account growth. Meanwhile, its wealth management division has capitalized on robust demand, while the global markets segment has achieved record equities sales and trading volumes. Adding to this momentum, Bank of America successfully rode the wave of recovering merger and acquisition activity, with higher advisory fees bolstering its global banking revenue. What to expect from Bank of America's Q4 earnings All eyes are now on the upcoming fourth-quarter earnings report (for the period ending Dec. 31) to see whether these positive trends maintain their trajectory through year-end. Wall Street expects Bank of America to deliver solid fourth-quarter results, with revenue projected to rise 6.8% and adjusted earnings per share reaching $0.79, up from $0.70 last year. These improvements stem from both recovering net interest income and continued organic growth. The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts could provide an additional tailwind for loan demand, particularly encouraging given the bank's currently stable delinquency and charge-off rates. A key focus this quarter will be Bank of America's provision for credit losses, which stood at $1.3 billion in the third quarter. Any significant increase would signal concerns about borrower health across consumer loans, mortgages, credit cards, and corporate lending. On the other hand, a modest adjustment or even a move by Bank of America to release some of its reserves with a lower provision for credit would indicate management's confidence in credit conditions. Room for more upside in 2025 I'm bullish on Bank of America as an industry leader well-positioned to consolidate its market share. One sign that suggests Bank of America stock has further upside is its price-to-book (P/B) ratio, currently at 1.3. This valuation multiple measures the stock's total market capitalization relative to the value of its balance sheet assets. Notably, Bank of America stock today is trading below its peak P/B ratio of above 1.6 in 2022 when the stock price was at a similar level. The bank's ability to benefit from a new credit growth cycle and steady economic conditions could be a tailwind for the stock to reclaim a more premium valuation. Efforts to improve operating and financial efficiency with a runway for higher return on equity can keep shares climbing going forward. BAC Price to Book Value data by YCharts . So, while a repeat of Bank of America stock's spectacular 2024 outperformance will be difficult to achieve, investors confident in the bank's long-term outlook should stay the course. A strong fourth-quarter earnings report, coupled with positive guidance , may be the catalyst the market is waiting for ahead of the next stage in the stock price rally. As long as economic growth remains steady, the bank should continue delivering positive shareholder returns.Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic will face conservative rival Dragan Primorac in an election run-off in two weeks' time after the incumbent narrowly missed out an outright victory on Sunday, official results showed. The results came after an exit poll, released immediately after the polling stations closed, showed that Milanovic, backed by the opposition left-wing Social Democrats, had scooped more than 50 percent of the first round vote and would thus avoid the January 12 run-off. Milanovic won 49.11 percent of the first round vote and Primorac, backed by the ruling conservative HDZ party, took 19.37 percent, according to results released by the state electoral commission from nearly all of the polling stations. Such a strong lead for Milanovic, whom surveys labelled a favourite ahead of the vote, raises serious concerns for Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic's HDZ. The election comes as the European Union and NATO member country of 3.8 million people struggles with biting inflation, widespread corruption and a labour shortage. Among the eight contenders, centre-right MP Marija Selak Raspudic and green-left MP Ivana Kekin followed the two main rivals, the exit poll showed. They each won around nine percent of the vote. Croatia's president commands the country's armed forces and has a say in foreign policy. But despite limited powers, many believe the office is key for the political balance of power in a country mainly governed by the HDZ since independence in 1991. "All the eggs should not be in one basket," Nenad Horvat, a salesman in his 40s, told AFP. He sees Milanovic, a former leftist prime minister, as the "last barrier to all levers of power falling into the hands of HDZ", echoing the view of many that was reflected in Sunday's vote results. The 58-year-old Milanovic has been one of Croatia's leading and most colourful political figures for nearly two decades. Sharp and eloquent, he won the presidency for the Social Democrats (SDP) in 2020 with pledges to advocate tolerance and liberalism. But he used the office to attack political opponents and EU officials, often with offensive and populist rhetoric. Milanovic, who condemned Russia's aggression against Ukraine, has nonetheless criticised the West's military aid to Kyiv. That prompted the prime minister to label him a pro-Russian who is "destroying Croatia's credibility in NATO and the EU". Milanovic countered that he wanted to protect Croatia from being "dragged into war". "As long as I'm president no Croatian soldier will wage somebody else's wars," he said this month. Milanovic regularly pans Plenkovic and his HDZ party over systemic corruption, calling the premier a "serious threat to Croatia's democracy". "I'm a guarantee of the control of the octopus of corruption... headed by Andrej Plenkovic," he said during the campaign. For many, the election is a continuation of the longstanding feud between two powerful politicians. "This is still about the conflict between the prime minister and president," political analyst Zarko Puhovski told AFP. "All the rest are just incidental topics." Primorac, a 59-year-old physician and scientist returning to politics after 15 years, campaigned as a "unifier" promoting family values and patriotism. "Croatia needs unity, global positioning and a peaceful life," he told reporters after casting his ballot in Zagreb, adding that he would later attend a mass. Primorac repeatedly accused Milanovic of "disgracing Croatia", a claim that resonated with his supporters. ljv/bcCyclones look to next season

Monday.Com MNDY underwent analysis by 17 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 5 7 5 0 0 Last 30D 0 1 1 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 2 4 2 0 0 3M Ago 3 2 2 0 0 Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $319.65, a high estimate of $350.00, and a low estimate of $270.00. Marking an increase of 6.35%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $300.56. Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview A clear picture of Monday.Com's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Steven Enders Citigroup Lowers Neutral $302.00 $338.00 Brent Bracelin Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight $350.00 $350.00 David Hynes Canaccord Genuity Raises Buy $310.00 $295.00 Rob Oliver Baird Raises Neutral $270.00 $265.00 Lucky Schreiner DA Davidson Maintains Neutral $300.00 $300.00 Scott Berg Needham Raises Buy $350.00 $300.00 Brent Bracelin Piper Sandler Raises Overweight $350.00 $340.00 Michael Berg Wells Fargo Raises Overweight $330.00 $315.00 George Iwanyc Oppenheimer Raises Outperform $325.00 $275.00 Brent Bracelin Piper Sandler Raises Overweight $340.00 $300.00 Connor Murphy Capital One Announces Overweight $325.00 - Ryan Macwilliams Barclays Raises Overweight $325.00 $300.00 J. Derrick Wood TD Cowen Raises Buy $320.00 $300.00 Scott Berg Needham Maintains Buy $300.00 $300.00 Gil Luria DA Davidson Raises Neutral $300.00 $250.00 Steven Enders Citigroup Raises Neutral $327.00 $296.00 Mark Schappel Loop Capital Raises Buy $310.00 $285.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Monday.Com. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Monday.Com compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Monday.Com's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time. Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Monday.Com's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Monday.Com analyst ratings. Discovering Monday.Com: A Closer Look Monday.com is a provider of work management software delivered via a cloud-based software-as-a-service, or SaaS model. The firm's solutions offer flexible and highly customizable tools to digitize business processes across countless use cases. Monday's offering supports workflow management across departments, real-time visibility and accountability, and automation capabilities. Monday also offers prepackaged CRM and DevOps management solutions, in addition to standalone survey and digital whiteboard tools. As of 2023, Monday served over 225,000 customers in more than 200 countries. Monday.Com's Economic Impact: An Analysis Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges. Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Monday.Com showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 32.67% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Information Technology sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers. Net Margin: Monday.Com's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -4.79%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management. Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -1.28%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders. Return on Assets (ROA): Monday.Com's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.79%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets. Debt Management: Monday.Com's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.09 . What Are Analyst Ratings? Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks. Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. 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LOS ANGELES (AP): The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton. The Lakers also sent forward Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to Brooklyn yesterday. Russell averaged a career-low 12.4 points for the Lakers this season in a diminished role under new coach JJ Redick, who had vowed to unlock the point guard’s formidable offensive game. Instead, Russell was removed from the starting line-up in early November, and he struggled to make a consistent impact as a reserve, with his shooting percentages declining significantly from his previous two seasons back in Los Angeles. The 6-foot-7 Finney-Smith isn’t a top scorer, but he is a steady 3-and-D wing who fills an obvious need for the Lakers. Los Angeles has had inconsistent wing play and has lacked an effective defender at the key position during the long-term injury absence of Jarred Vanderbilt, who hasn’t played since February 1. Finney-Smith averaged 10.4 points and 4.6 rebounds while hitting a career-best 43.5 per cent of his 3-point attempts this season for the Nets, who acquired him from Dallas in February 2023 in the trade of Kyrie Irving. Finney-Smith has been limited to five games this month by a sprained ankle and a bruised calf, but the 31-year-old played 27 minutes against San Antonio on Friday. “We want to thank D’Angelo for his second stint with us, where we celebrated some great moments and accomplishments on the court together,” Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said in a statement. “We are thrilled to add the physicality, toughness, and elite shooting that Dorian Finney-Smith will bring to our core. We also greatly value the playmaking of Shake Milton. We are excited for our fans to get both of these players out on the court.” Redick and Finney-Smith were teammates with the Mavericks during the 2020-21 season, and Redick has expressed admiration for Finney-Smith’s hard-nosed game. Milton is joining his sixth NBA team in less than two years, including his third trade in 11 months. He is averaging 7.4 points and 2.4 assists this season as a Nets reserve. Russell is being traded by the Lakers to the Nets for the second time in his career. He also made the move in 2017 after spending his first two NBA seasons with Los Angeles, which drafted him in 2015. Russell earned the only All-Star selection of his career during his two seasons in Brooklyn.

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, toured the 45th edition of Big 5 Global, the Middle East, Africa and South Asia’s largest and most influential construction sector event, which commenced at the Dubai World Trade Centre. During his visit, Sheikh Ahmed highlighted the important role of the construction sector as a key pillar of the UAE’s economy, driving national growth. He emphasised that the sector, alongside urban development and infrastructure initiatives, continues to spearhead innovation and digital transformation in alignment with the UAE’s commitment to sustainable development and its position as a global leader in climate action. Solidifying its legacy of 44 years, Big 5 Global has firmly established Dubai as one of the world’s best cities to live in. Dubai’s ultra-modern infrastructure, safe living environment, social and economic indicators, accessibility to international markets, world-class facilities, and its geographical location at the heart of a region experiencing rapid growth and abundant investment opportunities have all contributed to making it truly one of a kind. Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, opened the Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit and emphasised that the UAE has proved itself a global leader in integrating sustainability in the construction sector by adopting state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions. He said, “The construction sector in the UAE is witnessing a major shift towards sustainability through the integration of modern technology and smart practices that support the achievement of our national goals. We are committed to applying strict standards in construction and infrastructure projects to ensure the sustainability of resources and reduce the carbon footprint.” Al Mazrouei noted that the UAE has evolved comprehensive guidelines for achieving sustainability across the construction, maintenance, and housing sectors, and put in place clear standards relating to energy consumption and the use of sustainable materials. He stressed that these efforts are in line with the country’s vision to promote sustainable urban development. He said, “Innovation in construction and infrastructure development is pivotal, and this is where the 'UAE National Guide for Smart Construction' comes into play. This comprehensive guide is designed to standardise smart construction practices across all new projects thus ensuring that smart technologies and digital designs lead the way in our construction industry. Further enhancing our national landscape is the 3D Digital Twin project – an innovative platform that maps out our urban infrastructure, enabling precise planning and substantial enhancements in our cities' livability and sustainability. He added, “The challenges facing the world today in the field of sustainability require close cooperation between the public and private sectors. We in the UAE believe that strong partnerships and innovation are the key to building a sustainable future that keeps pace with the aspirations of future generations.” Al Mazrouei praised the role of Big 5 Global as an international platform that brings together key players and experts in the construction sector, stressing that such events contribute to enhancing the role of governments and the private sector in exchanging knowledge and expertise and supporting the global shift towards sustainability in the construction sector. Taking place from 26th to 29th November 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Big 5 Global hosts a global gathering of industry professionals in urban development, construction, geospatial and facilities management, bringing together more than 100,000 attendees from over 165 countries and more than 2,700 exhibitors from over 60 countries, showcasing more than 60,000 innovative products. The event is co-located with specialised events, such as LiveableCitiesX, Future FM and GeoWorld, Heavy, Totally Concrete, HVAC R Expo, Marble & Stone World and Urban Design & Landscape. Follow Emirates 24|7 onMany plant-based brands are struggling. They should follow the marketing examples of big techJeju Air black box analysis may take months: Transport Ministry Published: 30 Dec. 2024, 13:57 Updated: 30 Dec. 2024, 14:00 A plane caught fire after it veered off the runway at Muan International Airport in south Jeolla on Dec. 29. [YONHAP] The black box decoding process expected to shed light on the cause of Sunday’s tragic Jeju Air plane crash at Muan International Airport, South Jeolla, may take more than a month. Joo Jong-wan, director of aviation policy at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, said during a briefing at the Sejong Government Complex on Monday morning that both black boxes from Flight 7C2216 have been retrieved and transported to the test and analysis center at Gimpo International Airport. Related Article Live updates: Korea in mourning as investigations into Jeju Air disaster begin Family of 9 among victims of Jeju Air disaster, including 79-year-old patriarch and 5-year-old 141 victims identified after Jeju Air crash, memorial altars to open nationwide Thai government confirms death of two nationals in Jeju Air crash “One of the two black boxes suffered external damage,” said Joo. “We plan to transport it to Gimpo Airport in the morning, where experts will examine the extent of the damage and determine how much data can be extracted.” Aviation accident investigations typically take several months to years, with the initial decoding of the black boxes setting the direction for the entire investigation. As a result of the damage, the overall investigation process is expected to face inevitable delays. "If it proves challenging to analyze the data domestically, we may have to send it to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)," said an Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board representative. "The NTSB has a backlog of cases from around the world, so it will take time." A firefighter is seen searching for remains and debris in an airplane crash site at Muan International Airport on Dec. 29. [YONHAP] "The NTSB is leading a team of U.S. investigators including Boeing and Federal Aviation Administration to assist the Republic of Korea’s Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board with their investigation of the Dec. 29 Jeju Air accident at Muan International Airport in Muan," the NTSB said in a post on social media platform X. The two black boxes retrieved from the crashed Jeju Air passenger plane are the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), both of which play critical roles in identifying the cause of aviation accidents. The FDR was the recorder that suffered damage in the Sunday crash. Rescuers operate at the site of an airplane crash at the Muan International Airport on Dec. 29. [XINHUA/YONHAP] The FDR records and preserves the aircraft's three-dimensional flight path and the operational status of various components as digital, magnetic, or numerical signals. By analyzing the FDR, investigators can understand the aircraft’s altitude, speed, orientation, control movements, engine thrust, landing gear operations and the angle of the plane’s flaps during landing. While the FDR provides data on the aircraft’s movements, the CVR gives insight into the internal situation on board. The CVR records conversations among cockpit crew members, communications between crew and air traffic control, and various warning sounds in the cockpit. The CVR captures the final two hours of conversations before the engines shut down, while the FDR records the last 25 hours of flight data. Firefighters search the site of a deadly plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla on Dec. 30. [YONHAP] To minimize damage during a crash, both devices are usually installed in the aircraft’s tail section. In this accident, while the aircraft was burned to the extent that it was unrecognizable, the tail section remained relatively intact. The two devices are designed to withstand temperatures of up to 1,100 degrees Celsius (2012 degrees Fahrenheit) for over an hour and endure impacts of up to 3,400G. The Transport Ministry also said that it had recovered additional evidence, such as onboard flight logs, and has begun analyzing them. Addressing the concrete embankment near the runway, which was criticized for worsening the extent of the accident, the Transport Ministry said that similar structures exist at other domestic airports. A Jeju Air aircraft is set ablaze after colliding with a perimeter wall at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla on Dec. 29. [YONHAP] “At Muan International Airport, an instrument landing system localizer is installed about 251 meters (0.15 miles) from the end of the runway safety area,” said Joo. “Similar concrete structures exist at airports like Yeosu and Cheongju.” An instrument landing system localizer is a horizontal guidance system used to guide aircraft along the axis of the runway. The localizer of Muan International Airport consists of a concrete base two meters high with an antenna mounted on top. Criticism has arisen that constructing such facilities with protruding concrete structures, rather than metal, is highly unusual and may violate domestic and international regulations. The Jeju Air plane reportedly struck the structure during landing, followed by a collision with a perimeter wall, splitting the aircraft in two and leading to the disaster. “The installation of the instrument landing system is regulated and not arbitrary,” said Joo. “We plan to thoroughly investigate its connection to the accident.” A Jeju Air plane is on fire after it veers off the runway at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla on Dec. 29. [NEWS1] The plane was found to have landed on Runway 19 after making a 180-degree turn from Runway One, touching down about one-third of the way down the runway. “The landing point is estimated to be about one-third of the way along Runway 19,” said a Transport Ministry official. “The plane landed at that point and overran the runway.” The identities of 141 deceased victims of Sunday’s Jeju Air crash had been confirmed as of Monday morning, according to the Transport Ministry. According to the ministry, 141 of the 179 bodies had been identified as of 8:35 a.m. The 38 others are being identified through DNA analysis and fingerprint collection by the prosecution and the National Forensic Service. The remains of identified victims will be transported to funeral halls after consultation with their families. BY KIM MIN-YOUNG [ [email protected] ] var admarutag = admarutag || {} admarutag.cmd = admarutag.cmd || [] admarutag.cmd.push(function () { admarutag.pageview('3bf9fc17-6e70-4776-9d65-ca3bb0c17cb7'); });

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Jimmy Carter , a one-term U.S. president who dedicated his time after the White House to widespread humanitarian work, has died at age 1. Carter, who became the oldest living ex-president after the death of George H.W. Bush in November 2018, had the longest post-presidency in U.S. history, having left the White House in January 1981. On Feb. 18, 2023, The Carter Center ― a charity founded by the former president ― announced that after a “series of short hospital stays,” Carter would begin receiving hospice care at home “instead of additional medical intervention.” On Nov. 17, the Center announced his wife Rosalynn Carter had also entered hospice care after previously being diagnosed with dementia. She died two days later. Despite being in hospice, Carter appeared at her funeral. On May 14, Carter’s grandson Jason, the chair of The Carter Center, said the former president was nearing the end of his life. “He really is, I think, coming to the end that, as I’ve said before, there’s a part of this faith journey that is so important to him,” he said . “And there’s a part of that faith journey that you only can live at the very end. And I think he has been there in that space.” The Carters made their last public appearance together in September, when they were spotted riding in a black SUV at the Plains Peanut Festival in Plains, Georgia, seven months after the former president entered hospice care. Carter had few public appearances over the last years of his life. He and his wife skipped Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration in January 2021, their first time missing the ceremonies since Carter was sworn in as the 39th president in 1977. But Carter continued to speak out about humanitarian and political issues. In January 2021, Carter joined with other former living presidents to condemn the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, calling it a “national tragedy” and “not who we are as a nation.” The following year, Carter penned an op-ed for The New York Times expressing concern about U.S. democracy and called on leaders and candidates to “uphold the ideals of freedom and adhere to high standards of conduct.” He spoke out in February 2022 against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, arguing the “unjust assault” threatened “security in Europe and the entire world.” Carter experienced several health setbacks in his later years. He was admitted to the hospital in November 2019 for a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain caused by several falls. He continued to face health issues that year, including a broken hip, pelvic fracture and a urinary tract infection . In August 2015, Carter revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer . He received radiation treatment for melanoma and was declared cancer-free that December, announcing four months later that he no longer needed to receive treatment. The bout with cancer forced Carter to come to terms with mortality. In a 2019 address to a church in his hometown, he said he was “ completely at ease ” with death. “I assumed, naturally, that I was going to die very quickly,” Carter told the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia. “I obviously prayed about it. I didn’t ask God to let me live, but I asked God to give me a proper attitude toward death. And I found that I was absolutely and completely at ease with death.” He was born James Earl Carter Jr. in Georgia in October 1924, the first of his parents’ four children. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, then served seven years in the Navy before returning to Georgia, where he operated a peanut farm, then served as state senator and governor. Carter, a Democrat, kicked off his presidential run in December 1974, choosing Walter Mondale as his running mate. In November 1976, he defeated Gerald Ford, who had become president two years earlier when Richard Nixon resigned. During his four years in the White House, Carter dealt with a national energy crisis, expanded the national park system and installed solar panels on the White House. He signed the bill that allowed for the creation of the U.S. Department of Education. Perhaps his greatest achievement, the Camp David Accords , settled hostilities between Egypt and Israel and established diplomatic relations. But it failed to live up to his hopes for serious negotiations toward Palestinian statehood. His administration was dogged by other foreign policy issues, including the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Iran hostage crisis . Carter was deeply unpopular by the time Republican Ronald Reagan defeated him in the 1980 election and he left office with a 34% approval rating, according to Gallup . After the presidency, Carter became a champion for international human rights. He monitored elections across the globe and devoted time to building houses for the charity Habitat for Humanity. His efforts through The Carter Center nearly eliminated Guinea worm disease, an infection that has plagued Africa for centuries. He became a self-styled international diplomat, sometimes working unofficially. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his work “to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development” through The Carter Center. “He remains such a controversial figure,” Julian Zelizer, a professor of history at Princeton University and a Carter biographer, told The Atlantic in 2012 . “But like it or not, he re-invented the post-presidency.” He wrote books and spoke his mind on contemporary political issues. In July 2015, for example , he said the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision that allowed unlimited campaign donations had turned America into an “oligarchy.” “It violates the essence of what made America a great country in its political system,” Carter said. “Now it’s just an oligarchy, with unlimited political bribery being the essence of getting the nominations for president or to elect the president.” He also spoke out against then-President Donald Trump, telling The Washington Post in August 2018 he thought Trump was “a disaster” after previously arguing that the media were too harsh and saying he had prayed for him . Carter married Rosalynn in 1946. They had four children, 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren . The couple celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2021 with a private reception attended by former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, country artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and more. Rosalynn was heavily involved in the humanitarian work her husband did after leaving the White House, and advocates for several causes on her own , including mental health and caregiving. Carter, a Baptist, was deeply religious, and told The Atlantic in July 2015 he believed he’d led “several hundred” people to Christ through one-on-one interaction. He taught Sunday school lessons every other week at Maranatha Baptist Church for decades after he left the White House. He told HuffPost Live in 2015 that he approved of same-sex marriage, saying he believed Jesus would as well. “I think Jesus would encourage any love affair if it was honest and sincere and was not damaging to anyone else, and I don’t see that gay marriage damages anyone else,” he said. While speaking at The Carter Center in 2019, Carter described his aspirations for the Center’s future initiatives, he said he hoped it would speak out against armed conflicts and “wars by the United States.” “I just want to keep the whole world at peace,” Carter said. Ryan Grenoble, Shruti Rajkumar and Carla H. Russo contributed reporting. Jimmy Carter Says Brett Kavanaugh 'Unfit' To Be A Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Carter: The U.S. Has 'Abandoned' Its Role As A Champion Of Human Rights Jimmy Carter Calls Trump’s First Reaction To McCain's Death 'A Serious Mistake'