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panalo.999 The Latest: Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at age 100COLUMBUS, Ga. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the first quarter dividend of $0.58 per share, payable on March 3, 2025 , to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 19, 2025 . This represents a 16.0% increase over the previously declared fourth quarter dividend. Commenting on the announcements, Aflac Incorporated Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel P. Amos said: "I am pleased with the Board's action to increase the first quarter 2025 dividend. We treasure our record of 42 consecutive years of dividend increases, and our dividend track record is supported by the strength of our capital and cash flows. As an insurance company, our primary responsibility is to fulfill the promises we make to our policyholders. At the same time, we are listening to our shareholders and understand the importance of prudent liquidity and capital management. We remain committed to maintaining strong capital ratios on behalf of our policyholders and balance this financial strength with tactical capital deployment." Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL), a Fortune 500 company, has helped provide financial protection and peace of mind for nearly seven decades to millions of policyholders and customers through its subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan . In the U.S., Aflac is the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products. 1 In Japan , Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of cancer and medical insurance in terms of policies in force. The company takes pride in being there for its policyholders when they need us most, as well as being included in the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for 18 consecutive years (2024), Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 23 years (2024) and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year (2023). In addition, the company became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2021 and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (2023) for 10 years. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/espanol . Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability." 1 LIMRA 2023 U.S. Supplemental Health Insurance Total Market Report The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" to encourage companies to provide prospective information, so long as those informational statements are identified as forward-looking and are accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements. The company desires to take advantage of these provisions. This document contains cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected herein, and in any other statements made by company officials in communications with the financial community and contained in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Forward-looking statements are not based on historical information and relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Furthermore, forward-looking information is subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. In particular, statements containing words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "goal," "objective," "may," "should," "estimate," "intends," "projects," "will," "assumes," "potential," "target," "outlook" or similar words as well as specific projections of future results, generally qualify as forward-looking. Aflac undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. The company cautions readers that the following factors, in addition to other factors mentioned from time to time, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements: Analyst and investor contact - David A. Young , 706.596.3264 or 800.235.2667 or dyoung@aflac.com Media contact – Ines Gutzmer , 762.207.7601 or igutzmer@aflac.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aflac-incorporated-announces-16-0-increase-in-the-first-quarter-2025-dividend-302320084.html SOURCE Aflac IncorporatedFormer presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been selected by Donald Trump as his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Here's a look at Kennedy's wealth and investments. What Happened: Trump announced many of his likely nominations for roles in his cabinet since winning the 2024 presidential election, with Kennedy one of the more well-known names selected. Kennedy is known for many things including being an environmental lawyer, having an anti-vaccine stance and belonging to the famous Kennedy political family. Kennedy is the son of Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of former President John F. Kennedy . The former president was one of the wealthiest of all time adjusted for inflation thanks to his father Joseph Kennedy 's banking and investing career. Did You Know? Congress Is Making Huge Investments. Get Tips On What They Bought And Sold Ahead Of The 2024 Election With Our Easy-to-Use Tool Kennedy's Wealth and Investments: An estimate from Forbes values Kennedy with a wealth of $15 million, which includes his wife Cheryl Hines income from acting. Around $4 million of the wealth is estimated to have been inherited from the Kennedy family. A 2023 disclosure filing listed several sources of income for Kennedy including from his law firm, speaking engagements and consulting fees from a publisher. The biggest income listed was over $5 million from his own law firm made in the year reported on the disclosure. Kennedy will be paid an annual salary of $246,400 if elected to lead HHS. The filing showed Hines' investments in several mutual funds and ETFs including: Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF DFEM Dimensional International High Profitability ETF DIHP Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF DISV Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF DFIC Dimensional US Real Estate ETF DFAR Dimensional US High Profitability ETF DUHP Kennedy has $500,000 in investments managed by Park Financial Holdings, according to Forbes. Real estate holdings are also listed in the financial disclosures, which add to the wealth of Kennedy and Hines. The filing also listed that Kennedy and Hines owned between $100,000 and $250,000 in Bitcoin. The filing was from June 2023, which is when Bitcoin traded closer to $30,000 versus a value close to $95,000 today. Kennedy recently said that most of his wealth is in Bitcoin, which could suggest that he now owns more Bitcoin than reported last year. Read Also: RFK Jr. Wants Donald Trump To Cut Out McDonald’s: ‘The Stuff That He Eats Is Really, Like, Bad’ Income from Oil?: Benzinga previously reported Kennedy also profits from oil and gas rights through a family investment, despite being a prolific activist and environmental lawyer. The 2024 presidential candidate has been a critic of fossil fuels and oil and gas companies over the years. A report from Politico shared that while Kennedy was openly against the oil and gas industry, he also privately earned “tens of thousands of dollars from an oil and gas rights leasing company.” According to the report, Kennedy’s financial disclosure form showed earnings from Arctic Royalty Limited Partnership. Kennedy’s earnings from Arctic Royalty were $17,759 to $29,257 from Jan. 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, as per the disclosure. The earnings were paid to the family trust owned by Kennedy. Politico shares that Arctic Royalty Limited Partnership leases land in states to oil and gas companies. Among the companies that have leased land from Arctic Royalty are several companies fined for pollution or infractions previously, including the chemical company involved in the pollution of East Palestine, Ohio, after a train derailed in 2023. Kennedy told Politico that he sold his stake in Arctic Royalty in December, but did not share proof of the sale. “I sold all my stake in this company in December. I still indirectly own a very small interest in Arctic Royalty through my brother David’s estate. It generates approximately $1,000 per year. I own 1/10 of the estate. Because other family members are also owners, I have no power to sell off this investment,” Kennedy told Politico. Kennedy said that Arctic Royalty was an investment made by his grandfather that he inherited. “The company does not do any drilling. It owns mineral rights and pays out royalties from companies that are exploiting oil reserves.” Kennedy has been active as a voice against pollution and harm to the environment over the years. The former presidential candidate was also previously critical of President Joe Biden ‘s response to the handling of the East Palestine, Ohio, train disaster, saying everybody involved should “be held accountable, both criminally and civilly.” While it’s not illegal to own stakes in oil and gas royalty companies as a politician, this could be a bad look for a person who is so anti-pollution and against oil and gas companies. Read Next: Donald Trump’s Personnel Picks: New Poll Finds Elon Musk With Highest Approval By Voters, Matt Gaetz With Highest Disapproval Photo: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government when he assumed the presidency in 1977 and then built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. At age 52, Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. Carter left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Here's the latest: The longest-lived American president died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” The Carter Center said in posting about his death on the social media platform X. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. In his 1975 book “Why Not The Best,” Carter said of himself: “I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry.” A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. After he left office and returned home to his tiny hometown of Plains in southwest Georgia, Carter regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world.None

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Nvidia, the renowned leader in artificial intelligence (AI) chip technology, has achieved remarkable milestones this year. Surpassing previous records, the company’s earnings skyrocketed as the demand for their cutting-edge products exploded. This success momentarily positioned Nvidia as the most valuable company globally, even surpassing Apple. The tech giant has been on a roll, gaining entry into the prestigious Dow Jones Industrial Average and becoming the standout performer in the index. However, Nvidia isn’t stopping there. The company has now reached a significant milestone, with approximately $30 billion flowing in from retail investors, highlighting its importance in today’s market. GPU’s Career Transformation Originally known for their top-performing graphics processing units (GPUs), which powered video games, Nvidia has successfully transformed its chips into indispensable tools for AI applications. GPUs excel at managing multiple simultaneous tasks, making them perfect for AI processes such as training large language models. This evolution has fueled a dramatic increase in Nvidia’s revenue. In the latest reports, quarterly earnings surpassed $35 billion, marking a substantial growth compared to two years ago. The Road Ahead: Blackwell’s Impact Nvidia’s journey is set to continue with the launch of the Blackwell architecture, demonstrating the company’s robust cost structure with a gross margin consistently above 70%. Blackwell’s introduction promises to enhance Nvidia’s compelling market position, featuring customizable systems engineered for revolutionary performance. While retail investors have shown a keen interest in Nvidia, assessing whether this stock is a wise addition to portfolios for 2025 remains crucial. Nvidia’s pioneering role and dedication to innovation suggest a promising trajectory, making it a stock to watch closely in the upcoming years. Nvidia’s Tech Revolution: New Trends and Innovations You Need to Know Harnessing AI Power: Nvidia’s Transformative Journey Nvidia has positioned itself as a dominant force in the tech industry, renowned for leading the advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) chip technology. This year has marked extraordinary achievements for the company, with its earnings reaching unprecedented levels due to the surging demand for its innovative AI products. At one point, Nvidia’s financial success was so significant that it momentarily surpassed Apple in market value, becoming the most valuable company worldwide. Innovations Driving Market Leadership Nvidia’s inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average is a testament to its robust performance and innovative capabilities. The company’s transformation journey—from being a leader in gaming graphics to a pioneer in AI applications—has drawn significant interest from investors, infusing approximately $30 billion from retail investors into the stock market, underscoring its pivotal role in shaping today’s technological landscape. Blackwell Architecture: Redefining AI Performance The highly anticipated launch of the Blackwell architecture marks a new chapter for Nvidia, designed to push the boundaries of performance with customizable systems ideal for AI workloads. This innovation aligns with Nvidia’s impressive gross margin, consistently above 70%, reflecting a solid cost structure that supports its continuing advancements. The Blackwell architecture’s introduction is expected to secure Nvidia’s position as a leader in the AI sector, optimized for training extensive language models and handling complex computations. Forecasting Nvidia’s Market Trajectory Given the profound impact of Nvidia’s technologies, industry analysts are closely monitoring the company’s future potential, particularly whether investing in Nvidia stock is prudent for portfolios targeting growth in 2025. Nvidia’s legacy of innovation, coupled with its aggressive pursuit of AI excellence, suggests a powerful upward trajectory. Investors are advised to keep a vigilant eye on the company’s developments to gain insights into its market influence and investment value in the coming years. Conclusion Nvidia’s transformative strides in AI technology mirror its ability to adapt and innovate, traits that fuel its growth and promise for the future. With significant contributions to both gaming and AI sectors, Nvidia demonstrates a remarkable amalgamation of technological expertise and strategic market positioning. As the company continues to shape the future of AI, understanding its influences and innovations provides essential foresight for investors contemplating their next strategic move in the tech market. For more about Nvidia’s groundbreaking technologies, visit the Nvidia website .

Share this Story : Ottawa native Sean Stoqua joins Oklahoma City Thunder as athletic performance coach Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Basketball Ottawa native Sean Stoqua joins Oklahoma City Thunder as athletic performance coach Author of the article: The Canadian Press John Chidley-Hill Published Nov 27, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. University of British Columbia Thunderbirds Doug Plumb (10) attempts to reach for the ball as Acadia University Axemen Sean Stoqua (7) drives down the court at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Basketball final 8 in 2013. Photo by FRED CHARTRAND / THE CANADIAN PRESS Article content Another Canadian has joined the Oklahoma City Thunder organization. Article content We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team . Ottawa native Sean Stoqua joins Oklahoma City Thunder as athletic performance coach Back to video Article content Ottawa’s Sean Stoqua became an athletic performance coach for the Thunder and the Oklahoma City Blue, the NBA team’s G-League affiliate, in September. Two of the players he’s now working with are Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Montreal’s Luguentz Dort. “Super exciting, obviously, to get to work with the Canadian starting backcourt, right from our national team,” said Stoqua in a recent phone interview from Oklahoma City. “It’s been fun getting to meet those guys and chatting with them a little bit. It’s nice having other Canadians in the building. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Activate your Online Access Now Article content “It’s definitely made me feel at home, and I’m super excited to get to work more with (Gilgeous-Alexander and Dort) in the future.” Stoqua graduated with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S., where he played football and basketball for the Axemen from 2011 to 2015. He then returned to his hometown to pursue a master’s degree in physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa from 2017 to 2019, where he played on the Gee-Gees basketball team. He turned pro in 2021, playing in Armenia, Germany, and Bulgaria, before becoming a strength coach for Balkan Botevgrad of the Bulgarian Basketball League. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team . Play Video In the summer of 2023 he signed on to the practice roster of the Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, making him the fourth generation of his family to sign with a pro sports team in Canada’s capital. His great grandfather Sutherland (Suddy) Gilmour was one of three brothers to play for the original Ottawa Senators, the so-called Silver Seven, who won the Stanley Cup in 1904. His grandfather Blair Gilmour played for the Ottawa Rough Riders and his father Pat Stoqua was a wide receiver for the Rough Riders for six years in the 1980s. Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content “For me to be a part of that team as a player two years ago was huge, just to keep that tradition alive within my family, playing pro sports in Ottawa,” said Stoqua, who became the BlackJacks’ performance director last season. “The past year, working as the performance director for the Ottawa BlackJacks was huge for helping me develop as a professional and help take the next step in my career.” Stoqua’s experience as a strength coach and performance director in the CEBL and Bulgaria created a direct path to the NBA. “I couldn’t have asked for a better transition,” said Stoqua. “This time last year I was overseas playing in Bulgaria and working as a strength coach for the team in Bulgaria. “I seamlessly made the transition about a year later to retiring from playing basketball and moving on to my full professional career as a strength or athletic performance coach and physiotherapist.” Stoqua said he was especially grateful to James Derouin, the general manager and head coach of the BlackJacks, for giving him a chance. “They helped give me a lot of closure to my basketball career,” said Stoqua, who was also thankful for the opportunity to be the performance director for the CEBL team. “That was huge for helping me develop as a professional and help take the next step in my career.” Recommended from Editorial Inside The Raptors: Why is RJ Barrett struggling so much away from home? 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All India Muslim Jamaat issues fatwa discouraging New Year celebrationsBudget set at 4.99%, eliminating dust suppression and selling off Clearville ParkA new year could bring new opportunities when it comes to work . But as the cost of living crisis still cripples the country, many people are looking for jobs with higher salaries. Experts at Resume Genius have shared their list of the 10 highest-paying jobs with the least stress. The research describes "low-stress jobs" as ones which include fewer demands, common work hours, supportive environments and manageable workloads. Let's not forget the ones that will allow more flexible working and remote options. Eva Chan, a career expert at Resume Genius, said: “Heading into 2025, prioritizing mental health in the workplace is essential for job seekers to feel more at ease. “With remote work and hybrid setups becoming the norm, work-life boundaries are increasingly blurred. Our report on low-stress, high-paying jobs shows you don’t have to sacrifice a competitive salary to achieve a healthier work-life balance. With the right role, it’s possible to thrive both financially and mentally.” The jobs listed require an individual to have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and were gathered using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the career site O*NET Online. These jobs were then filtered out using O*NET and then cross-referenced against the BLS’s Occupational Outlook Handbook. The top 10 jobs ranked by salary: Water source specialists make an average annual salary of £125,371 ($157,740). A water source specialist oversees regional and municipal water supplies to make sure it is clean. Astronomers make an average annual salary of £118,846 ($149,530). There were 23,500 jobs listed in 2023. For education, astronomers are required to have a doctoral or professional degree. Actuaries make a median annual salary of £95,367 ($120,000). Their job involves analysing financial risks using math, statistics, and other financial data. Environmental economists make a median annual salary of £91,982 ($115,730). Those who want to become an environmental economist will need a Master's degree. Their work usually involves dealing with the relationship between the economy and the environment. Mathematicians make a median annual salary of £83,326 ($104,860). Those who are looking to get into the profession will require a Master’s degree. Computer systems analysts usually make an annual salary of £82,500 ($103,800). Normally, their work responsibilities include analysing, designing, and implementing computer systems. Fuel cell engineers make a median annual salary of £79,090 ($99,510). According to Career Explorer, the job requires them to specialise in the design, development, and implementation of fuel cell technology. Remote sensing scientists and technologists make a median annual salary of £73,582 ($92,580). According to Owl Guru, "remote sensing scientists apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyse data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security." Geographers make a median annual salary of £72,231 ($90,880). A Bachelor's degree is needed for the role. Transportation planners make a median annual salary of £65,014 ($81,800). A Master's Degree is required for this role. Job responsibilities for a transportation planner include coming up with solutions to various transportation-related problems.

‘Stop Acts That Spark Communal Tension’: Farooq to Centre Srinagar: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Monday said the Centre should put a stop to activities that can spark communal tension in the country, and treat Muslims as equals. “There is a need to stop (incidents like Sambhal). I will tell the government of India to stop (such acts) because they cannot throw the Muslims (of India) into the sea. Where will they throw 24 crore Muslims? Treat Muslims as equals, that is what our Constitution stands for. If they fiddle with the Constitution, how will India survive,” Abdullah asked while speaking to reporters here. The National Conference (NC) president, who recently performed Umrah (minor Hajj pilgrimage) along with his son and chief minister Omar Abdullah and several of his colleagues, said no one was against the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley. “Who is stopping Kashmiri Pandits from coming back? Every political party has said they should return. It is their decision when they want to return. Our hearts are open for them. Even when I was the chief minister, when the situation was bad, we tried to bring them back,” he said. On demands seeking review of the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir, Abdullah said the government should review the same. “We will tell the government to review it. Reservation is for the underprivileged sections so that they can come up as equals,” he said. The NC government has formed a Cabinet sub-committee to look into the demands for rationalisation of reservations, which have gone up to 70 per cent in the Union Territory. On Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha last week firing two government employees for their alleged terror links, Abdullah said the government “will keep an eye on everything and go into why the two employees were terminated”. The veteran politician also welcomed the Israel-Lebanon ‘ceasefire’, but called for an end to attacks on Gaza, Syria and Iran as well. “It (ceasefire) is a very good step, but it is necessary to stop attacks jointly being carried out by Israel and America — in Gaza, Syria and Iran, which are continuing even today. This is dangerous. They should immediately resort to ceasefire. “You must have watched the debates in the (UN) Security Council. If there is a purpose for (the existence of) Security Council, it should work on the directions given to Israel. They should enforce a ceasefire and allow humanitarian aid,” Abdullah said. On his recent religious pilgrimage, Abdullah said he not only prayed for Kashmir, but for the entire Muslim world. “The problems we are facing today, may Allah deliver us from these. May Allah guide us to the right path. I prayed that we stay away from evil and for the end of religious hatred that has spread in our country. I prayed for unity and harmony,” he said.Defiance Next Gen H2 ETF (NYSEARCA:HDRO) Trading Down 1.4% – Here’s What Happened

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