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Georgetown is set to play its first road game of the season while West Virginia attempts to build off its successful 2-1 trip to the Bahamas when the former conference rivals meet on Friday in Morgantown, W. Va., as part of the Big 12-Big East Battle. Picked 13th out of 16 in the Big 12 preseason coaches' poll, West Virginia (5-2) has been riding the hot shooting of Javon Small and Tucker DeVries. Small averages a team-high 19 points and shoots 41.3 percent on 3-pointers while DeVries adds 14.9 points per game and hits on 46.9 percent of his threes. Every basket was needed last week as the Mountaineers upset then-No. 3 Gonzaga and then-No. 24 Arizona with a loss to Louisville sandwiched in between. All three contests went into overtime, believed to be a first in program history. First-year coach Darian DeVries, who led Drake to three NCAA Tournaments in the last four seasons, had never seen anything like it. "I've never been a part of three games like that, especially with the quality of opponents that we went up these last three days," he said after the Arizona win. "Just incredible resolve and grit and toughness from our group all three nights." Georgetown has started 7-1 for the first time since the 2018-19 season and has done so with a completely revamped roster that includes 14 freshmen or sophomores. As a result of an inexperienced squad, coach Ed Cooley specifically delayed the Hoyas' first trip out of the nation's capital. "Obviously, the competition is going to change," Cooley said after the Hoyas defeated UMBC 86-62 on Monday. "We systematically scheduled this way to build confidence, continuity and chemistry and let our players feel what it is to win, and that's something hopefully that will have some carryover as we now get ready to head out on the road for the first time." Since losing to Notre Dame on Nov. 16, Georgetown has won five straight games by an average of 25.2 points. Thomas Sorber leads the Hoyas in scoring at 15.8 points per game and leads the conference in rebounding at 8.9 per game. Sorber was named as the Big East Freshman of the Week for the third time in four weeks. Georgetown holds the narrowest of leads in the all-time series at 27-26. The two schools met 27 times between 1995 and 2012 as league foes. The Mountaineers captured their lone Big East Championship in 2010 by defeating the Hoyas 60-58 at Madison Square Garden. --Field Level Media

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Vast Updates Shareholders at Annual General Meeting on Significant Progress Towards Delivering ...Ripple Fiber, a fiber optic internet provider based in the Southeast, has opened a retail office in Hickory. The provider aims to bring its innovative technology to more than 16,000 homes in areas across Catawba County, including Hickory, St. Stephens and Conover. Construction is currently expected to be completed by mid-2026. During this phase, Ripple Fiber is encouraging people to preorder service, which can be done online, by phone, or in person at a Ripple Fiber retail location. “The continued evolution and growth of our city’s infrastructure is crucial. With Hickory’s established telecommunications industry, we understand the importance of access to fiber for our residents,” the Chamber of Catawba County said in a news release. “Ripple Fiber’s thoughtful planning in anticipation of this groundbreaking milestone demonstrates its commitment to providing our residents with expanded broadband access for generations to come.” Ripple Fiber continues increasing its footprint in western North Carolina, which includes active markets in Shelby, Kings Mountain, Gastonia, Cramerton and Cherryville. With a 10 Gbps-ready, 100% fiber optic network, Ripple Fiber delivers lightning-fast internet to thousands of homes using its patented technology, the company said in the news release. It said it is committed to constructing robust digital infrastructures nationwide. Whether using Wi-Fi for remote work, online learning, gaming or video streaming, customers can expect exceptional bandwidth and symmetrical upload and download speeds, the company said. Known for transparent pricing without contracts or hidden fees, Ripple Fiber now offers multiple package options, with three core products leading the way — 500 Mbps, 1 Gig, and 2 Gig. “The Ripple Fiber team is honored to expand our fiber internet network to provide more North Carolina communities with future-proof infrastructure,” Greg Wilson, founder and CEO of Ripple Fiber, said in the news release. “This area’s telecommunications history is inspiring and speaks to our fundamental goal of deploying cutting-edge technology to locations that need it. We’re pleased to contribute to the enhanced connectivity and transformative growth in Catawba County residents.” The local Ripple Fiber office is at 1410 Old Lenoir Road, Suite C, Hickory. Residents in Catawba County and the surrounding areas who would like to learn more about Ripple Fiber’s offerings and discover upcoming availability in their neighborhood can visit ripplefiber.com and follow along on social media (@ripple.fiber) for updates. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly. News Editor {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

Retailers coax Black Friday shoppers into stores with big discounts and giveaways NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers in the U.S. have used giveaways and bigger-than expected discounts to reward shoppers who ventured out on Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving still reigns for now as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it’s lost some luster. Analysts reported seeing the biggest crowds at stores that offered real savings. They say many shoppers are being cautious with their discretionary spending despite the easing of inflation. Stores are even more under the gun to get shoppers in to buy early and in bulk since there are five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. Online sales figures from Thanksgiving Day gave retailers a reason to remain hopeful for a lucrative end to the year. Inflation rose to 2.3% in Europe. That won't stop the central bank from cutting interest rates FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro currency rose in November — but that likely won’t stop the European Central Bank from cutting interest rates as the prospect of new U.S. tariffs from the incoming Trump administration adds to the gloom over weak growth. The European Union’s harmonized index of consumer prices rose 2.3 percent, up from 2.0% in October, according to EU statistics agency Eurostat. However, worries about growth mean the Dec. 12 ECB meeting is not about whether to cut rates, but by how much. Market buzz says there could be a larger than usual half-point cut in the benchmark rate, currently 3.25%. The ruble's in a slump. For the Kremlin, that's a two-edged sword Russia’s ruble is sagging against other currencies, complicating the Kremlin’s efforts to keep consumer inflation under control with one hand even as it overheats the economy with spending on the war against Ukraine with the other. Over time a weaker ruble could mean higher prices for imports from China, Russia's main trade partner these days. President Vladimir Putin says things are under control. One wild card is sanctions against a key Russian bank that have disrupted foreign trade payments. If Russia finds a workaround for that, the ruble could regain some of its recent losses. From T-shirts to thongs, how indie film merchandise became a hot commodity LOS ANGELES (AP) — Merchandise is nothing new. But in recent years, movie-inspired streetwear has exploded in popularity among film buffs, thanks in part to viral marketing campaigns put on by independent film studios. Take the hourslong line for one-day-only “Anora” pop-up in Los Angeles, for instance. Clothes are promoted as trendy and in limited supply and are often made in collaboration with popular brands. The experience of watching movies has become a less collective one in recent years. For many fans, repping their favorite films in public is a way to combat that. Stock market today: S&P 500 and Dow post gains and close out best month of 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed with solid gains as Wall Street put the finishing touches on one of its best months of the year. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 188 points, or 0.4%. The Nasdaq added 0.8%. Friday was an abbreviated trading day, with stocks closing at 1 p.m. ET and the bond market an hour later. Investors were looking to see how much shoppers are willing to spend on gifts for the holidays. Black Friday unofficially kicked off the holiday shopping season, although retailers had been offering early deals for weeks. Macy’s and Best Buy each gained around 2%. Vietnam approves $67 billion high-speed railway project between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has approved the construction of a high-speed railway connecting the capital Hanoi in the north with the financial capital of Ho Chi Minh in the south. It is expected to cost $67 billion and will stretch 1,541 kilometers (957 miles). The new train is expected to travel at speeds of up to 350 kph (217 mph), reducing the journey from the current 30 hours to just five hours. The decision was taken by Vietnam’s National Assembly on Saturday. Construction is expected to begin in 2027 and Vietnam hopes that the first trains will start operating by 2035. But the country has been beleaguered by delays to its previous infrastructure projects. Massachusetts lawmakers push for an effort to ban all tobacco sales over time BOSTON (AP) — A handful of Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping to persuade their colleagues to support a proposal that would make the state the first to adopt a ban meant to eliminate the use of tobacco products over time. Other locations have weighed similar “generational tobacco bans.” The bans phase out the use of tobacco products based not just on a person's age but on birth year. Lawmakers plan to file the proposal next year. If approved, the bill would set a date and ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born after that date forever, eventually banning all sales. Santa's annual train visit delivers hope and magic to one corner of coal country ON BOARD THE SANTA TRAIN (AP) — Since 1943, the people of Appalachian Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee have looked forward to Santa’s arrival. Not in a sleigh on their rooftops, but on a train. At each stop of the CSX Santa Train there are dozens to hundreds of people. Many crowd around the back, where Santa and his helpers toss stuffed animals. Meanwhile groups of volunteer “elves” fan out with gifts, making sure every child goes home with something. Many of the children who line the tracks on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, waiting for Santa, are the third, fourth or fifth generation to do so. Sandra Owens has been coming for 43 years and now brings her grandchildren. She says, “The faces of the kids, that’s what makes me happy. You can’t see anything better.” Donald Trump's call for 'energy dominance' is likely to run into real-world limits WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is creating a National Energy Council that he says will establish U.S. “energy dominance” around the world. It will be key in Trump’s pledge to sell more oil to allies and his intent to move away from President Joe Biden’s focus on climate change. But the president-elect’s energy wishes are likely to run into real-world limits. For one, U.S. oil production under Biden is already at record levels. And Trump’s bid to boost oil supplies and lower U.S. prices is complicated by his threat to impose 25% import tariffs on Canada and Mexico, two of the largest sources of U.S. oil imports. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump after tariffs threat WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has flown to Florida to have dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products. Joining Trump and Trudeau at dinner were Trump's picks for commerce secretary, interior secretary and national security adviser, and the three men's wives. From the Canadian side, the dinner guests included Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, whose responsibilities include border security. Trump’s transition did not respond to questions about what they had discussed or whether the conversation alleviated Trump’s concerns about the border. A smiling Trudeau declined comment upon returning to his West Palm Beach hotel late Friday.

A hardworking Nigerian lady has expressed her excitement on social media after renovating her father's house In a video, she showed the transformation of the house from its previous to present state and reactions poured in Some social media users did not hesitate to congratulate her while others questioned the source of her wealth CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! A Nigerian lady's TikTok post showing the impressive renovation of her father's house has gone viral. The video captured the house's transformation from the old to the classy new look, sparking a mix of congratulatory messages and curiosity. Lady renovates father's house to look classy In the clip , it was confirmed that the lady identified as @ mummiejuliet4 on TikTok poured her heart and soul into the renovation project. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! The once outdated house had been transformed into a modern and classy abode, complete with sleek POP ceilings and elegant lighting fixtures. Read also Man builds 2-bedroom house from scratch to gift girlfriend on birthday, video amazes viewers "And I later run the renovation of my papa house. Just type congratulations," she captioned the video. Reactions as lady renovates father's house While many TikTok users were quick to offer congratulatory messages and praise the lady's hard work, others couldn't help but wonder about the source of her wealth. Her decision to renovate her father's house was however seen as a kind and generous gesture by many, and her dedication to the project was evident in the impressive results. @Big Smile said: "As I see the plenty waistband I understand the hustle." @julesworld_ said: "Why some with iPhone 16 are watching while sitting in there father’s empty living room." @Mamus said: "Boys children go collect everything from you learn to invest on yourself." @Sweet Nana said: "Na papa wey take care of his pikin go enjoy this. The money I'll use to do this for my dad i go give am to charity." Read also Excited Nigerian lady brings out over N4 million cash saved in her piggy box, video trends online @Jare Autos said: "Make unna deh show us how the money is being made also." @Anyafulugo said: "You did well but if ur father has lotsbof lands,beleive me they wont give u anything,d males will share among demsef,learn to invest on ursef n future kids." @berielle added: "If i renovate my papa house ,and he has sons which Dey couldn’t do, he make sure in he’s will the house goes to me." Watch the video below: Lady transforms dad's old parlour Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a young Nigerian lady garnered accolades online after she repainted her father's parlour and changed his furniture. Speaking on how budget-friendly the work was, she said that the man was so happy about the transformation. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng

The AI revolution is advancing in both accessibility and innovation. GIGABYTE offers a range of solutions for businesses, developers, and consumers to make AI more usable. The company also integrates AI into its hardware and software, and collaborates with top-tier chip suppliers. The transformative potential of AI in everyday life is vast. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that 40% of jobs will be affected in some way by the generative AI revolution. It's being used in government, medicine, business, and in our personal lives. But the ubiquity of AI comes with a challenge. In a world where AI is accessible to all, standing out from the rest demands powerful, accessible solutions. GIGABYTE is a leader in AI innovation, offering comprehensive AI solutions that cater to the needs of consumers, businesses, and developers alike. Other than AI servers for cloud computing, the company is keen to democratize AI, as seen in its AI PC and local AI training desktop solutions, and its collaborations with top-tier chip suppliers. This new vision for AI is different from those many other companies put forward as an idea of our technology-enabled future. The company sees the true power of AI being unlocked through better operational platforms, more AI-driven product design, and deeper collaborative ecosystems. A full range of AI solutions is on offer GIGABYTE offers comprehensive AI solutions that run the gamut from cloud to local hosting, making AI more accessible to users in whichever way they want to deploy it. That choose-your-own solution has attracted some of the world's biggest companies to use GIGABYTE as their chosen provider and has brought AI to a wider audience as a result. 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The AI TOP 100 is ideal for small businesses or personal AI training, while the AI TOP 500 is suited for medium-sized businesses and educational research. Reaching people in their homes to bring them AI High-end AI solutions for businesses and other organizations aren't all GIGABYTE offers — home users can benefit, too. GIGABYTE offers a broad range of AI gaming laptops with optimized power management and AI features that help transform the hardware and improve technology performance through its exclusive AI Nexus technology that empowers additional gaming performance and battery efficiency using artificial intelligence, all while enhancing existing AI applications on a PC. AI Nexus helps bring about immersive gaming experiences that are next-gen thanks to its built-in Stable Diffusion and ComfyUI, eliminating the hassle of installation while allowing users to harness the power of both programs. 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NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Paragon 28, Inc. (NYSE: FNA) between May 5, 2023 and September 20, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), and those who purchased Paragon 28 call options or sold put options during the Class Period, of the November 29, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm. SO WHAT: If you purchased Paragon 28 securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Paragon 28 class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=27557 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. 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Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Paragon 28 understated its Adjusted EBITDA losses, required provisions for excess and obsolete inventory, cost of goods sold, operating loss; (2) Paragon 28 overstated its net inventories and gross profit; (3) Paragon 28 lacked adequate disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (4) Paragon 28 would be required to restate its financial statements to conform with generally accepted accounting principles, and; (5) as a result, defendants’ statements about Paragon 28’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. 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The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.comRacist attacks against migrants have come in the wake of the deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg. Observers warn of Germany's extreme-right scene mobilizing over the incident. The motive of Talib A.*, the perpetrator of the deadly Christmas Market attack in Magdeburg , is still unclear. What has been confirmed is that he is a Saudi citizen and is in custody. Nonetheless, shortly after the attack, the extreme-right scene in Germany began to antagonize migrants. "I have never experienced such a hostile and threatening environment," said a student studying automotive engineering in Magdeburg, the state capital of Saxony-Anhalt . Salam, a violence prevention center in Saxony-Anhalt, gave a similar account. The association has observed a significant increase in incidents against people seen as foreigners by right-wing extremists. According to Salam, "perceived migrants are branded as 'terrorists,' 'criminals' and 'lowlifes,' some are pushed around and spat at." Threats have gone so far that migrant communities have warned each other in WhatsApp groups and on Facebook against going out in public. That the perpetrator of the Magdeburg attack is suspected of being an Islamophobe and a right-wing extremist is a paradox, Hans Goldenbaum, a radicalization expert at Salam, told German broadcaster MDR . "It shows the power of this right extreme discourse and how sealed off he is from reality." Magdeburg attack puts pressure on German security services To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Nationwide mobilization of right-wing extremists Since the Christmas market attack, extreme-right and neo-Nazi parties, associations and individuals have mobilized across Germany. They demand the mass deportation of migrants from the country. Hundreds of neo-Nazis gathered at an extreme-right rally in Magdeburg on Sunday, two days after the attack. The demonstration saw attacks on journalists. On Monday night, participants at a rally held by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) chanted, "Deport! Deport" Deport!" One of the speakers at a rally on Sunday was Thorsten Heise. The militant neo-Nazi has several previous convictions. He once tried to run over a refugee with his car. Videos of the rally show Heise calling on the demonstrators to infiltrate associations, fire departments and authorities. Journalists and observers reported that participants in the rally shouted "Wake up Germany," a phrase used during Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler . Its usage is a punishable offense in Germany. Politicization of the attack has already begun David Begrich, a right-wing extremism expert from the association Miteinander in Magdeburg, expects a broader politicization of the Christmas market attack . The AfD political party has organized large demonstrations in Magdeburg. Begrich strongly criticized the demonstrations, saying that the focus after the attack should remain on the five victims and the 200 others wounded. "I am witnessing great bewilderment and shock in Magdeburg," he told DW. "This attack has deeply wounded the city. That also applies to me personally: my wife was one of those injured." Begrich said he thinks no one should politicize the attack as long as there are victims in the hospital: "The fate of the victims must be the main focus. The reappraisal comes afterward. Communities do not want any politicization." Despite all the fake news, speculation and attempts at politicizing the deadly attack on social media, Begrich sees his city as truly affected, "The city is coming together." *Editor's note: DW follows the German press code, which stresses the importance of protecting the privacy of suspected criminals or victims and urges us to refrain from revealing the full names of alleged criminals. This article was originally published in German.SAN FERNANDO LANDMARK Petronila “Pette” Jorolan (top right), daughter of Everybody’s Café founders Benito and Carmen Santos, bridges the knowledge and skills to her son Pocholo, the third-generation heir to the restaurant that serves Kapampangan dishes. Benito, a blacksmith, made the frames still displayed at the restaurant along the old MacArthur Highway in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. —Tonette T. Orejas and Billy Ruellos Danan CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA, Philippines — If parking scarcity is any measure of popularity, then Everybody’s Café—a charming old restaurant with an inclusive name—seems to be a perennial favorite. Crowds gather, especially at lunch and dinner, drawn by its proud tagline: “The Home of Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine.” Founded in 1946 as the country was rebuilding from World War II, the restaurant was established by Benito Santos and Carmen Nogoy. Back then, Everybody’s Café began humbly, serving just two noodle dishes—“pancit luglog” and “mami”—with no formal menu to speak of. “The kitchen, I was told, was efficient. The broth just varied in quantities for the soup and the sauce,” recalled Pocholo “Poch” Jorolan, 48, the third-generation heir who lived with his grandparents until he was 2 years old. Benito and Carmen, who was more the entrepreneur, chose the name so “everybody can dine.” In postwar years, relations and social links were being restored. The original location of the 78-year-old restaurant was beside the San Fernando town hall where the children of firemen played. Benito, a skilled blacksmith who apprenticed at Arte de Español, crafted tables and chairs from wrought iron and salvaged materials from the then Clark Air Base of the United States Air Force. He also created metal frames for mirrors and prayer paintings. Remarkably, these items, along with Benito’s 1939 Columbia bicycle, are still in use at the restaurant’s current location. The native dishes that became staples of Everybody’s Café emerged from the couple’s habit of “sharing” their own meals with customers straight from the kitchen. “That’s how the turo-turo (pointing) style began,” explained Jorolan. In this dining style, dishes are displayed behind glass panels, and customers simply point to the viand or “pagmayumu” (dessert) they want. While Carmen managed finances and handled purchases, her sister Liling (Leonora Nogoy Bamba) focused on public relations, often inviting people to “try our home-cooked food.” Another sister, Toring (Victoria), oversaw the kitchen operations and cooking. Family members—nephews and nieces—served as food servers and assistants. By 1967, Benito had built a combined home and restaurant along MacArthur Highway (then known as Manila North Road), the region’s main thoroughfare. Ahead of his time, Benito erected a fiberglass signboard for the restaurant and installed air-conditioners in the dining area—one of the first establishments in San Fernando to do so. “When people were asked where they were going to eat, they’d say, ‘ketang aircon (in the air-conditioned place),’” Jorolan shared. The restaurant’s basement became a popular venue, hosting events for up to 400 guests, as remembered by Petronila “Pette” Santos, the Santos couple’s daughter and Jorolan’s mother. Unfortunately, the basement was buried under lahar after Mt. Pinatubo’s eruption in 1991, and it remains unreclaimed to this day. Before their passing in 1991 and 1996, respectively, Benito and Carmen established core values for the business. “Treat employees well. Pay them fairly. Provide them with free meals. Pay suppliers on time. Source locally,” Pette, now 72, recalled in quick succession. For instance, “kamaru” (mole crickets), a local delicacy, was once sourced from Magalang, Pampanga. Today, most of the supply comes from Concepcion, Tarlac, near the Magalang border. Pette remains hopeful that the supply will continue to thrive, noting that the pandemic has given the soil some respite. Pette believes Everybody’s Cafe has a bright future because her eldest son, Jorolan, is deeply passionate about Pampanga’s culture. STEWARD Pocholo “Poch” Jorolan, who now oversees Everybody’s Café, the restaurant founded by his grandparents, says he’s “more than a COO (child of the owner).” —Tonette T. Orejas Jorolan, who studied entrepreneurial management at the University of Asia and the Pacific, has immersed himself in the business, learning both the culinary and operational aspects of the restaurant. Joking about his role, Jorolan said: “I’m more than a COO (child of the owner).” Pette, as the second-generation steward, sees herself as a bridge to help Jorolan become a “good caretaker” of the legacy left by the founders. Jorolan has embraced his responsibilities with enthusiasm, learning to cook and even launching food tours in 2008 at the request of friends. These tours, held three to five times a month, are inspired by Patis Tesoro’s “Viaje del Sol.” As a modern torchbearer, Jorolan has introduced innovations like blast freezing to maintain the quality of dishes when reheated. Since 2008, he has been selling Everybody’s Cafe specialties every Saturday at Salcedo Market in Makati City. Jorolan also values the role of social media in connecting with the younger generation. He finds joy in seeing elderly patrons bring their grandchildren to the restaurant, preserving the tradition of family meals and storytelling. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . At home, Jorolan instills these values in his children, Alexa and Carlos, teaching them the concept of “mumuli” (coming home) to nurture a sense of belonging and an appreciation for the distinct flavors of home.

Parts of more than 30 states experienced well below normal precipitation from September through November. Ben Noll/The Washington Post; data source: ECMWF/ERA5 Even after a polar plunge, a bomb cyclone and atmospheric river, and heavy lake-effect snow, over 71% of the United States was still facing abnormally dry conditions as of early December. That number is down from a record-breaking 87% in November. But the winter season, which officially begins on Dec. 21, does not typically come with this much drought. Only the years 2012, 2021 and 2022 were more unusually dry this late in the year, putting 2024 in fourth place for countrywide dryness since such records began in 2000. Moderate drought is still happening in all but one state, Alaska, making up 27% of the land area in the country. With its dryness, the United States continues to be a global outlier. Last month was the third wettest November on record for the planet, which was associated with flooding in Greece, Malaysia and Thailand, and Cuba. Because the dryness was most pronounced during the crop harvest rather than the growing period, the impact on crop conditions wasn’t as bad as it could have been. In the case of corn and soybeans, yield reached near-record levels. STATES STILL DEALING WITH EXTREME DROUGHT Parts of 23 states, from California to New Hampshire, are experiencing extreme (level 3 out of 4) or exceptional (level 4 out of 5) drought. Precipitation deficits are stark. Climate data from September through November confirmed that over 30 states had well below normal rainfall. However, drought severity is not just about intensity – it’s about duration, too. Over the past six months, deficits of six inches or more were observed in more than two dozen states. That could equate to two to three months’ worth of rain, depending on the location. Parts of Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have also experienced similarly stark deficits. IS THERE ANY RELIEF IN SIGHT? Most regions are forecast to continue to have below normal rainfall in the short-term. The exceptions will be the East Coast, Deep South and Pacific Northwest. Much-needed rainfall is forecast in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New Hampshire – states that still have areas of extreme or exceptional drought. The Northwest, Deep South and East Coast will probably experience soaking precipitation over the next 10 days. Ben Noll/The Washington Post; data source: ECMWF The map below shows the chance of daily precipitation exceeding an inch over the next 10 days. In the green area extending from Louisiana to Maine, two surges of soaking precipitation are likely from Monday through Wednesday. For many areas, this will fall as rain, but for interior New England, snow is possible. This should result in a broad improvement in the drought status in these areas. DROUGHT’S TYPE, IMPACTS Meteorological drought, a prolonged period of below normal precipitation, typically takes at least a month or two to develop. But new research is investigating the emergence of flash droughts, which come about in just weeks, typically because of high temperatures, high evaporation rates and low rainfall. Agricultural drought develops when low precipitation translates to low soil moisture and water stress for plants. The third category is hydrological drought, which occurs when the above deficits translate to very low river flows and reservoir levels and reduced wetlands – culminating in the potential for environmental, social and economic impacts. The 2024 U.S. drought, which developed during late summer and intensified throughout fall, had cascading effects across all three drought types. Persistently below normal rainfall contributed to a significant reduction in soil moisture levels and stream flows. Reservoir levels in New York City recently slipped below 60%, compared with a normal of 82%. But because these effects were most pronounced during the crop harvest rather than the growing period, barley, corn, oats and soybeans reported the highest proportion of good or excellent conditions in several years, with record or near-record yield for corn and soybeans in particular. While that’s the good news, droughts take a long time to build and a long time to ease, meaning the impact of this year’s drought won’t be erased overnight. And it could easily linger into 2025. If that happens, farmers could be in for challenging times ahead – and that could have consequences for grocery prices. We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. 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Advisors Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Hawaiian Electric Industries were worth $110,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. KBC Group NV lifted its position in shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries by 34.8% in the third quarter. KBC Group NV now owns 3,956 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 1,021 shares in the last quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries by 54.4% during the 1st quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,226 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 1,137 shares during the last quarter. IMS Capital Management grew its holdings in shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries by 2.5% in the second quarter. IMS Capital Management now owns 51,957 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $469,000 after purchasing an additional 1,257 shares in the last quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co raised its stake in Hawaiian Electric Industries by 17.0% during the first quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 12,172 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $137,000 after purchasing an additional 1,766 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries by 5.7% in the 3rd quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 32,775 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $317,000 after buying an additional 1,775 shares during the last quarter. 59.91% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of brokerages recently commented on HE. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries from $14.00 to $11.50 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, September 30th. StockNews.com lowered shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Friday, October 4th. Finally, Evercore ISI cut their price objective on shares of Hawaiian Electric Industries from $11.00 to $10.00 and set an “in-line” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, November 19th. Hawaiian Electric Industries Stock Down 1.2 % Shares of NYSE HE opened at $10.41 on Friday. Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. has a 1 year low of $7.61 and a 1 year high of $18.19. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $10.12 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $11.16. The company has a market cap of $1.79 billion, a P/E ratio of -0.88 and a beta of 0.53. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.80, a current ratio of 0.18 and a quick ratio of 0.18. Hawaiian Electric Industries ( NYSE:HE – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, November 8th. The utilities provider reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.53 by ($0.07). Hawaiian Electric Industries had a positive return on equity of 11.12% and a negative net margin of 35.38%. The business had revenue of $983.38 million for the quarter. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.37 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 9.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Hawaiian Electric Industries Company Profile ( Free Report ) Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the electric utility businesses in the United States. It operates in three segments: Electric Utility, Bank, and Other. The Electric Utility segment engages in the production, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, and Molokai. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding HE? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. ( NYSE:HE – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Hawaiian Electric Industries Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Hawaiian Electric Industries and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .