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Costco has announced it will stop selling books at most of its locations across the U.S. starting next year. The company said books will only return during holiday seasons, and intermittently outside of that. Costco said the change is being made because stocking books on tables is labor-intensive and must be done by hand. It also comes as more consumers buy their books from Amazon instead of brick-and-mortar stores. According to a survey by Statista Consumer Insights published earlier this year, 71% of people said they purchased a book from the online retailer rather than Barnes and Noble, Target or Costco.

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DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:DOCU) Receives $63.40 Average PT from AnalystsTesla ( TSLA 3.23% ) stock is climbing in Thursday's trading. The electric vehicle ( EV ) company's share price was up 3.7% as of 2:30 p.m. ET. Tesla stock is gaining ground today following bullish coverage from Bank of America analyst John Murphy. The analyst raised the bank's one-year price target on the stock from $350 per share to $400 per share, which suggests additional pricing upside of roughly 8.5% as of this writing. Bank of America gets more bullish on Tesla Before the market opened this morning, Murphy published a note reiterating a buy rating on Tesla and raising his one-year price target on the stock from $350 per share to $400 per share. Murphy's buy rating and price target increase comes on the heels of a recent tour of Tesla's Texas Gigafactory and meetings with investor relations officials. Murphy thinks Tesla has a strong outlook heading into 2025 and that its robataxi launch, robotics projects, full self-driving software, and margin improvements for the core business could be positive catalysts for the stock. What comes next for Tesla stock? Tesla stock has been red hot lately, rocketing 53% higher over the last month. The EV leader's share price has gained ground thanks to excitement about CEO Elon Musk's relationship with the incoming Trump administration and the anticipation of potential macroeconomic catalysts including cuts for interest rates and corporate taxes. Investors are also betting that Tesla could benefit from other political and macroeconomic developments. Some investors and analysts expect that the Trump administration will wind up removing rebate credits and tax incentives that promote the sale of electric vehicles. While such a move would likely reduce demand in the overall EV space, it could have the effect of improving Tesla's competitive positioning because it will make it more difficult for smaller rivals to scale their business in a cost-effective fashion. The imposition of high tariffs on imported Chinese EVs could also help to minimize a major competitive risk for Tesla.

Panasonic Inaugurates Use of Panasonic HX to Symbolize an Energy Solution That Utilizes Hydrogen Panasonic establishes a marketing name to symbolize its hydrogen business upon installing a demonstration system in its microwave oven assembling factory in the UK – Panasonic Corporation (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: ; hereinafter referred to as “Panasonic”) today announced that it has established, “It is to be used for the integrated control of three types of energy sources: pure hydrogen fuel cell generators, photovoltaic generators, and storage batteries, and for solutions that effectively use the heat energy generated during the electricity production utilizing hydrogen. Starting with the installation of a demonstration system that supplies renewable energy for electricity used in its microwave oven assembly factory in the UK, the company will use the name Panasonic HX in marketing and communication activities for its hydrogen business. Today, December 3, 2024, the Panasonic HX website was simultaneously launched in three languages: English, German, and Japanese. The name Panasonic HX represents Panasonic’s determination to propose a new option for the full-scale use of hydrogen (H), which has a low environmental impact, and to contribute to the transformation (X) to a decarbonized society through collaboration (X) with partner companies, administrations, and business customers. Additionally, the company plans to promote the worldview of Panasonic HX through a consistent tone, manner, and visual expression, aiming to foster expectations for the advanced nature of renewable energy that utilizes hydrogen and a sustainable global environment. Panasonic will work to develop its hydrogen business from a long-term perspective toward the realization of a decarbonized society and the emerging hydrogen society. By symbolizing its hydrogen-based energy solutions with Panasonic HX, the company aim to raise awareness in the environmentally advanced UK and European markets. In the future, the company plans to globally expand Panasonic HX as a flagship that drives its environmental contribution business. the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Panasonic Inaugurates Use of Panasonic HX to Symbolize an Energy Solution That Utilizes Hydrogen, Global Race to Unlock Subterranean Hydrogen: The Future of Limitless Clean Energy The discovery of underground pure hydrogen is reshaping the understanding of this abundant element and its potential as a clean energy... Japan’s First Commercial Use of Electricity Generated with Hydrogen-Fired Zero-Emissions Thermal ーJERA Begins Supplying Hydrogen Generated Power to Toho Studiosー Toho Co., Ltd. (“Toho”) and JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”)... ClearSign Technologies Corporation Receives Follow on Purchase Order for 26 Process Burners – Hydrogen Capable – for Texas Petrochemical Facility TULSA, Okla., Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ClearSign...US News Live Today December 13, 2024: Will Joe Biden take away Donald Trump's nuclear power? Here's what Democrats are planning

And so it begins. The next two months have the chance to be ridiculously entertaining in Tampa Bay. While they came off the bye week on a four-game losing streak, the Buccaneers have the easiest schedule in the NFL in the final seven weeks of the season. And the playoff push got off to an impressive start Sunday when the Bucs manhandled the New York Giants 30-7 at MetLife Stadium. Tampa Bay played close to error-free football while outgaining New York by more than 200 yards. Bucky Irving gained more than 150 yards from scrimmage while the defense came up with four sacks. It also was the sixth time the Bucs scored 30 points or more under new offensive coordinator Liam Coen. Game ball On a day when the defense played its most complete game of the season, it seems fitting to hand a game ball to the old man in the huddle. Lavonte David had five tackles, one pass defensed and the 31st forced fumble of his career. Since forced fumbles became an official stat in 1993, David is one of only six players to have accumulated at least 10 interceptions and 30 forced fumbles in their careers. Three of the others (Charles Woodson, Julius Peppers and Brian Dawkins) are in the Hall of Fame. Play of the day Where do we start? Baker Mayfield’s diving 10-yard touchdown run? Vita Vea as a fullback? Yaya Diaby’s fourth-down stop? Let’s go with Bucky Irving’s 56-yard run in the fourth quarter. It didn’t lead to a score, but it was still entertaining as heck. On second down from the Tampa Bay 5, Irving sprinted to the left edge and broke a tackle by Darius Muasau at the line of scrimmage, got a block from Jalen McMillan and motored up the middle of the field. Nearly 40 yards downfield, Mayfield blocked cornerback Cor’Dale Flott to spring Irving for another 18 yards. Keep an eye on It’s possible that the Giants are so bad that it’s premature to read anything into this game. But the return of Mike Evans from a hamstring injury seemed to open up the downfield passing attack for Mayfield. Evans caught five passes for 68 yards but, more importantly, he threw 18 passes to his wideouts and 12 to the running backs and tight ends. That’s a much different ratio than recent weeks when Mayfield was more focused on a short, ball-control passing attack. NFC South update Believe it or not, the Bucs can be back on top of the division by next week. Technically, they’d still be behind the Falcons because of the tiebreaker but it would still be a wild comeback for a team that just won its first game since Oct. 13. The Falcons have graciously lost two in a row and have tough games against the Chargers and Vikings coming up after a bye week. Up next Did you find it entertaining to watch the Bucs beat up on a last-place team? Good, because they have another one coming up next week. Tampa Bay travels to Carolina to take on the 3-8 Panthers. Carolina has played better in recent weeks, but the Bucs are 9-2 against their division rivals going back to 2018. ©2024 Tampa Bay Times. Visit tampabay.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Reigning champion Kansas City edged Carolina and Detroit ripped Indianapolis on Sunday to reach an NFL-best 10-1 while Dallas shocked arch-rival Washington to snap a five-game losing streak. Patrick Mahomes threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns and Spencer Shrader kicked a 31-yard field goal on the final play to lift Kansas City over the host Panthers 30-27. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

Developer: Nightdive Studios, Computer Artworks Publisher: Nightdive Studios Release: Out On: Windows From: Steam / GOG Price: TBC Reviewed on: Intel Core i5-12600K, 32GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 2070, Windows 10 Nightdive, you done good. The Thing: Remastered is an ultra-sharp and commendably playable update to a game that history will remember as ‘actually a pretty good pick at Choices when you really just popped in to get some Revels but got embarrassed when the till staffer said “is that everything?” in a tone that could have been neutral but equally could have been a damning indictment of your character’. I’m being slightly facetious here, of course. History actually remembers Computer Artworks’s 2002 shooty horror game for how incredibly ambitious and conceptually inventive its proto-sus social squad system was. In homage to the body-snatching alien paranoia of Carpenter’s 1982 horror classic, The Thing tasks you with not just assembling and directing a squad, but keeping them from breaking down or turning on you - in fear you might be hosting the titular molecular stowaway. I’m happy for you, history, but I have played the game now , and I say this: the most remarkable feature of The Thing, in retrospect, is how it predicted the entire Dead Space trilogy in miniature. And by ‘in miniature’ I mean with overwhelming weight given to the part where someone decided to throw in modern military elements and bollocks the whole thing up. Again: Nightdive have delivered a fantastic remake. Every instance of a 2002 sound engineer pitching down a Nokia recording of their cat growling is crisp and distinct, and every face coming out an armpit hanging from a stalk is vivid. Controls and menus feel modern and intuitive, and the only change I made to the default settings was to turn on ‘old school aiming’. I had one recurring crash when an engineer kept dying on one level, otherwise, things went as smooth as the nose of a Swedish forest cat. Sorry. Norwegian. The question, then, is whether you’ll actually want to play it, which is sort of like asking if you want to spend your weekend at a museum. Full of live crabs covered in rotting meat. And you’re the janitor. And you’re not allowed to leave until you’ve cleaned all the crabs. With a malfunctioning electric toothbrush. But! It’s still a museum, and so contains exhibits both enriching and educational in how they contextualize the present state of button pushing and preserve older ideas on how button pushing could be done. In short: It’s an interesting game! It’s almost a really good horror game, but then it becomes a bad action game quite early on and basically stays that way for the rest of its runtime. It starts very strong, though. You play as Captain J.F. Blake, a pint tray runoff cocktail of several different military-type dude archetypes, sent to investigate the fallout of the film's events. A kind of Kurt Russel six degrees of character separation manifests here in the fact that Blake is effectively Solid Snake, minus all the camp and wit and doofy wisdom and self reflection and basically all charm or charisma. Still! when he asks what a noise was, he asks it with his entire ass. The film isn't required watching any more so than normal, which is to say: yes, it's required watching even if you don't plan to play this. Even if you watched it last week. Go watch The Thing again. The game's noteworthy peculiarity comes not from any of its myriad half-baked ideas in a vacuum, but the sheer number of half-baked ideas it has. You’ll use torches and flares to light darkened areas, fire extinguishers to access previously very on-fire areas, and syringes to calm panicking squadmates. You’ll find a thousand weapons per level, but give most of them to those same squadmates, alongside ammo. You’ll hijack security cameras to reveal door codes and occasionally do a turret section. Sometimes, you’ll lead your panicked squad for a nice jog outside to calm them down, making sure not to stay too long in case your ‘it’s cold!’ meter drains and you start taking health damage. You can even, in the most The Thingly thing The Thing does, take samples of your own blood to hold aloft in front of your squad to convince them you haven’t been taken over. Each squad member has a specialisation, a health bar, and a trust meter. Medics heals your squad, engineers can fix tricky fuse boxes, and so on. Accidentally shooting them makes trust go down, healing them and giving them guns makes it go up, as does the aforementioned “look at my blood!” trick. That this is maybe the only instance that waving a vial of your own blood at a stranger might logically result in increased good vibes is a testament to the premise’s enduring brilliance. So, early on, you walk slowly through corridors and dimly-lit research stations. Maybe one of your squadmates will see a corpse of a colleague, puke on the floor, and refuse to press on until you comfort them. You take care to keep everyone stocked on ammo and to not accidentally shoot anyone. It feels slow, deliberate, and atmospheric. You go on like this for about an hour, after which the game just runs out of ideas and starts chucking dozens upon dozens of the smallest, speediest, crawliest enemies at you every five minutes. There’s the occasional bit of lively tension when you have to flamethrower one of the bigger monsters without also cooking your squad in tight environs, but there’s also just so much ammo and so much bad shooting that it starts to smother all the other stuff. We're all very tired. But it's fine. We have like, 10 billion shotgun shells. Then, just when you feel it can go either way, the game doubles down on its commitment to ignoring the best parts of its own premise by throwing umpteen dudes with guns at you. They’re not an issue to deal with - keep your squadmates armed and they’ll snipe anything that comes within 100 feet of you more or less instantly. But their frequency does start to leech away the game’s flavour until all the previously echoing, dismal hallways just start to resemble bland boxes. Sometime after your second boss, the game responds to a clear opportunity to introduce a new type of monster with “ah, but, what if we gave the gun dudes flamethrowers now?”. As I said, it’s that Dead Space trilogy speedrun feeling: measured and effective horror giving way to action horror before being drowned out by several buckets of gun-having men. Occasionally, things get interesting in terms of stage design. A mission that sees you escape from a lab with no weapons, trapping enemies behind doors and ordering squadmates past security lasers feels downright inspired, and an earlier submarine jaunt represents that game’s claustrophobic horror at its best. But even early on, it’s easy to tell that shooting is the worst part - made interesting through context and other stressors - so as soon as the game doubles down on it, it really does fall apart. Which, to make clear once again, is absolutely no shade to Nightdive. The Thing stays interesting in its foibles even when it’s nowhere close to entertaining. And, on balance, I don’t regret my time with it. It’s a worthwhile bit of in-amber preservation, even if I don’t necessarily want to touch the insect inside if I can help it.How to Use Gold for Retirement IncomeNSW Police have released a CCTV image after "several explosions" were reported at a regional office before a fire broke out at another. or signup to continue reading Emergency services were called to Legal Aid on Donnison Street at Gosford just before 2.30pm on Thursday, December 5, after reports of multiple explosions. "The building was evacuated, and no injuries have been reported as a result of the explosions," a NSW Police spokesperson said. Shortly after, officers were called to a separate building housing Conditsis Lawyers on the same street after reports of a fire. "At the scene, police were told that a man entered the office before allegedly lighting a fire and fleeing the scene," the spokesman said. A 54-year-old employee was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for smoke inhalation but no other injuries were reported. Dozens of firefighters worked on extinguishing the blaze as the major emergency operation unfolded across the two locations. Brisbane Water police officers, backed by specialist resources, remained at the scenes investigating the incidents on Thursday night. A Legal Aid NSW spokesperson confirmed the Gosford office had been "temporarily shut and all staff have been evacuated following an explosion that caused a small fire in the reception area" on December 5. "NSW Fire and Rescue extinguished the fire. No members of our staff or clients have been injured. Enquiries are continuing about this incident and police are investigating," the spokesperson said. Conditsis Lawyers said they were relieved that all their staff were safe and extended their thoughts to the staff at Legal Aid. "We understand that the fire was contained at both offices once staff had been evacuated and that Legal Aid's staff are also accounted for and unharmed," they said in a Facebook post. We commend the swift response of emergency services and hope the police apprehend the culprit responsible for this disturbing incident soon. for a man seen in the area at the time they wished to speak to, described as being aged in his 60s, of short stature and chubby build, wearing a black face covering, black shirt, and dark pants, shoes and a cap. The Gosford CBD was in gridlock on Thursday afternoon as Donnison Street remained closed in several areas near Dane Drive, Mann Street and Baker Street. The Central Coast Highway and all surrounding streets were affected, according to Live Traffic NSW. Motorists and members of the community have been urged to avoid the area. Police said more information would be released once it was available. Anyone with information is urged to contact on 1800 333 000. 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The size is exactly what I hoped for." — Jenna Get it from Wayfair for $86.99+ (available in sizes Twin–King). 3. An electric heated mattress pad because even with your extra-puffy duvet and five throw blankets, you can always be toastier. The cotton cover has 10 heat settings, with an adjustable auto-off timer between one and 12 hours. It is suitable for mattresses up to 15 inches in depth. Promising review : "We live in Wisconsin where it gets very cold at night. We like to crack the bedroom windows open at night because we prefer a cold room to sleep in. But this makes getting in bed with freezing cold sheets brutal. Not anymore! This mattress pad is a game changer! Turning the mattress pad on before getting in bed makes all the difference in the world; no more freezing cold sheets. The dual controls are great since I like my side warmer than my husband does his side. The controls are easy to work and see in the dark. The mattress pad is soft and comfortable ; you cannot feel the wires at all. It has nice deep pockets that fit on our mattress and memory foam pad very nicely. You will need two outlets to plug into in order for the separate controls to work. One year later...we still love this mattress pad! " — Linda Stranzl Get it from Amazon for $69.95+ (available in sizes twin–California king; clip the coupon for $10 off this price!). 4. A teensy space heater you can plop right on top of your desk or by your feet. Some reviewers say it's the perfect size for pets, too — just place it right in front of their bed or whatever cardboard box they're enamored with these days. Promising review : "I bought this to use under my desk to keep my feet warm. It's perfect and as you can see it's little (about the size of a medium coffee), so it's not in the way of me hitting it with my feet. 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There was draft pretty much on all the windows in the apartment so the heater just keeps kicking in to warm the place. Of course, this means enormous heating bill. Last winter, my husband decided to try this product. We noticed the difference right away on the first night we had it installed! No more drafts and the apartment stayed pretty warm. We noticed a huge drop on our heating bill (almost $50/mo compared to previous year). It takes some time to install it, but it's absolutely worth it!" — D Dacera Get it from Amazon for $18.75+ (available in packs of 5 or 10). 19. A pair of fuzzy socks for those with ice-cold toes that just *refuse* to warm up — even once the rest of your body has come up to a normal temp. Promising review : "If you want to be warm and cozy these are the way to go! I like them so much I bought them for my siblings and three weeks later each of them sent me a message about how much they love them!" — A. Perkins Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 27 colors). 20. A coffee mug warmer with three heat settings so you can keep your hot cocoa on your nightstand and not have to worry about getting up to microwave if it you forget about it after your first sip. Promising review: "One of those items I didn’t know I needed until I had it. As a busy mom of two little ones, I can’t even remember the last time I got to finish a hot cup of coffee. Until now! This truly kept my coffee warm for literal hours. And I love the wood grain look of it. It’s nice and doesn’t look cheap at all. I’m going to keep it on my desk for when I’m working, and I’ll never go without hot coffee again!" — ADR80 Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in eight colors). 21. A heathered Barefoot Dreams robe with a plush shawl collar and mid-calf length. Whether or not you wear anything underneath is between you and your robe! Promising review : "This robe is delightful. I feel like I have been wrapped in cashmere. It is so soft and conforms to your body. After reading numerous reviews about other bathrobes, I was concerned about the quality after the first wash. It passed with flying colors. The seams held up. There was no fraying and the lint trap was clean. I could not ask for more... Almost forgot, the robe has a height adjustment for the belt. I cannot find anything negative to say. You'll be happy!" — Monica Get it from Amazon for $93.36+ (available in three unisex sizes and nine colors). 22. A heated desk pad if your workspace ~always~ seems to have a draft — no matter what the thermostat is set to. The pad features three heat settings and don't worry about forgetting to shut it off — it does so automatically after your choice of one, two, or four hours of use. Promising review: " I bought the XL size and it fits perfectly on my desk! Love the design and it's perfect for the cooler weather when my hands turn into ice cubes!" — Taylor Edwards Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in eight designs). 23. A quick-to-heat foot warmer if your tootsies are seemingly cold no matter how many pairs of socks or slippers you add to the equation. The electric foot warmer has three heat settings as well as an auto-shutoff feature so you don't have to worry about leaving it plugged in for extended periods. PS: It's also machine washable, so you don't have to worry about it smelling like an old pair of Converse sneakers (I can smell the stank from here) after just a few uses. Promising review : "Super comfortable and cozy. I work from home, and this keeps my feet warm under my desk all day. The 'bag' itself is kind of big but it allows you to push your feet in all the way up to your ankles or even mid-calf. The control box is even easy to push with my toes :). It has a simple display with a small green light for low, yellow for medium, and red for high, so you can tell at a glance what level temperature you have selected. The pad heats up quickly and at a good temperature for all three levels — not too hot, not too cold. " — BJ Hughes Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four colors). 24. A one-of-a-kind hand-warming mug with an ergonomic pocket you can slip your chilly fingers right into. Clay in Motion is a family-run pottery studio based in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Since 1981, Bob and Corina Neher have been throwing, firing, and glazing functional pieces. Promising review : "I bought one of these at a shop in Branson, Missouri. It is my absolute favorite mug ever! I love how you can tuck your hand in the handle! I can't wait to get more of these as this is my special feel good mug! When I want to have a cozy night I use this and wear my favorite jammies and all is well with the world!" — Monica Get it from Clay in Motion for $21 (available in 17 colors). 25. A set of wool mittens you can wear on your run to :::insert your fave coffeeshop here::: because it may be 20 degrees out, but nothing will ever stand between you and your daily treat. 🥶 Promising review : "I got these because I have bad circulation and my hands get hella cold to the point of pain. So I was just gonna get some warmish mittens to wear at night. Not sure how durable they'll be in the real world, but warm they most certainly are. Within about 15 seconds, my hands were like 'ooOooOoooOOOhhh' and I actually had to take them off after a few minutes. So I'm very pleased, especially for the price. Color is so pink it almost is like a highlighter pink." — Lisa Get them from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 13 colors). 26. A pair of Sperry boots so you can stomp through rain and snow without getting soggy socks — something I'm pretty sure we can all agree is the absolute worst. Promising review : "I am in love with my new Sperry boots! Let the rain and snow begin!!! I AM READY! These Saltwater boots are perfect for me. Love the side zipper for easy on and off. I also like the height of this boot. I’m short and sometimes look like I was swallowed by my boots... but not these! They look nice, feel nice, and make me and my feet very, very happy! Thank you Sperry... I will look for more good things from you 👍" — Krissa Get them from Amazon for $46.97+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 in standard and wide and in seven colors). 27. A teeny-tiny tabletop fireplace you can place anywhere in your home for added ambience and warmth. You can even toast marshmallows over it! Fuel isn't included, but you can buy some on Amazon . 1Man1Garage is a Tennessee-based small business owned by artisan Marcus Williams. He sells a wide variety of handcrafted wooden items. Promising review : "This is amazing. SO well made, the pieces fit perfectly together and it was easy and fun to build. We accidentally bought pretty tall gel fuel canisters so the fire got very high but still worked super well!!!" — Rachel Brown Get it from 1Man1Garage on Etsy for $31+ (available with or without rocks/sand — the sand is needed to disperse the heat of the flame away from the wood, but you can easily find some on your own if you'd rather not buy it here, and the lava rocks are completely optional/for decoration). 28. A set of L.L. Bean insoles with temperature-regulating shearling that also wicks away sweat and keeps odor on the DL. With these, stanky toes will be a secret kept between you and your duck boots. Promising review : "I have three pairs of these insoles. I originally bought them as an extra layer of warmth in boots but when one pair made it a little too 'cozy' in one pair of boots, I tried them out in my L.L. Bean fleece slippers--a wonderful discovery. They make the slippers even warmer and comfier. I highly recommend them as they definitely keep one's feet warmer — especially as a spectator at ice hockey games!" — Lulu Get them from L.L. Bean for $29.99 (available in unisex sizes 5–13 and in three colors). 29. A lush, double-sided faux-fur duvet set you can absolutely melt into. Are there dishes to do and laundry to fold and cat boxes to scoop? Yes, but those can wait. One side is faux-fur, and the other side is plush velvet; the twin set comes with one pom-pom fringed pillow sham, and the other size sets include two. Promising review: "If my house caught on fire, this is the first thing I’d grab. But seriously, this is one of my favorite things in my whole house. I feel like it tied my entire room together. I get so many compliments on it, and it's seriously so cozy and well-made. My only complaint would be how hard this thing makes it to get out of bed in the mornings. It’s incredibly soft and isn’t the type of 'fur' that will mat and get gross-looking over time. I rely heavily on reviews when I buy things, so I’m here to tell you — if you’re on the fence about buying this ... do it!! Also, the pillowcases are amazing also. Super soft, and the pom-pom fringe is adorable." — SK Get it from Amazon for $51.99+ (available in sizes Twin–King and 29 colors). 30. A cult-favorite Fellow electric kettle for those who obsess (and I mean obsess) over their at-home brews. A dial allows you to adjust the temperature by individual degrees and a hold button means you can keep your water at the perfect temp once it's done. The design features a fluted, no-drip spout and a degree dial that allows you to set the temperature between 135 degrees F and 212 degrees F and even hold it there for a full hour. Promising review : "We waffled about getting this kettle. Surely the cheapie electric one we had would do the trick for amateur pour-over enthusiasts? No. Wrong. This is superior in every aspect. The temperature holding feature is amazing — no more heating up the water, forgetting you started, and having to heat it up again. Definitely more consistent in temperature, creating more consistent cups of coffee." — Emily A. Get it from Amazon for $165 (available in six colors) or Fellow for $195 (available in 12 colors) 31. A pair of fleece-lined leggings ready for winter's wrath. The much-loved bottoms have a wide waistband that stays in place and they're made from a moisture-wicking fabric that's certain to keep ya nice and cozy. Promising review : "These are by far my favorite leggings that I own! I initially bought the unlined version about a year ago and decided to get these fleece-lined leggings to wear under dresses at work. They are thick enough to wear on their own without being see-through, and they are warm enough to wear as the weather gets cold. They are my go-to for running errands on the weekend and the material looks so nice. l wouldn't say that its shiny, but the material looks more like a compression/athletic material than the thin, cottony leggings you get for cheap. Love, love, love them! I would absolutely buy again!" — Andrea Get them from Amazon for $29.99 (available in women's sizes XS–6XL, three styles, and 25 colors). 32. A two-pack of draft blockers because *your* name is on the utility bill and you'll be damned if you pay even a penny for any hot air that Houdinis its way out of the house. Plus, it'll help muffle outside noises — something particularly helpful if you live in an apartment building or with noisy roommates. Promising review : "I’ll admit I was skeptical of these at first but after applying them to four of our doors we are thrilled! We live in an older home that is in no way energy efficient. ;-) We got these to help keep the hot summer heat out of the house. We have only had them for a short time but they look so good! They actually upgrade the doors a bit. ;-) The application went well and it is a firm hold. The flooring in our house meets the door almost so there’s not much room for movement and these stay put firmly when opening and closing the door. I have no doubt that they will stay on for a long time. Will probably buy another pack for the doors leading to our garage." — AHA Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in five colors). 33. And — if that's not enough — an additional weighted door draft stopper with a triangular design that ensures a tight fit. The non-slip stopper not only prevents warm air from escaping, but it also reduces noise, so if you're an in-bed-by-8-p.m. person and your roommate is a ~listen-to-Skrillex-till-3-a.m.~ person, you can get some shut-eye. Promising review : "If you have a drafty door you absolutely need this. It is made of fabric and has some weight to it which is a great feature. The added weight helps hold it down and absorb the cold. When I walk by the door and the draft stopper is on I can't feel ANY cold coming in... I highly recommend this door stopper if you have a drafty door. Whether it be for cool air in the winter or you losing AC in the summer." — Nikki Get it from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in eight sizes and six colors). 34. A faux-fur bucket hat that will soon become a staple in your wardrobe. Yes, it'll keep your noggin nice and warm, but it'll also be a magnet for compliments and "Where'd you get that?!" inquiries. Promising review : "Not only is it warm for the winter season but sooooo warm and FASHIONABLE!! I have been wearing this hat everywhere!! It’s a bit big but honestly that just makes it more cozy. I love it!!" — Grace Beardsely Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 10 colors). 35. A pair of Ugg Ultra Mini Ankle Boots so you can pad around in peak "Yes, I follow TikTok trends even though I'm 30" fashion. BuzzFeed Editor Heather Braga has these gems and says: "I got these Ugg Minis last year and have been wearing them as my 'work shoes' while working from home. They're the perfect mix between a slipper and an actual shoe, so I can continue to wear my comfiest clothes to 'the office' (my guest room) but also feel like I've somewhat transitioned into work mode for the day. They're super soft, as all Uggs are, and honestly just make me happy! They are true to size so no worries about sizing up or down." Promising review: "These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. They are so cozy warm. Not bulky. I can go for walks or just lounge around the house in them. Having to be at home all the time these days during the pandemic, I wanted shoes that felt like a slipper but give more support. And they aren't weighing me down like the taller Ugg boots. I will wear these everywhere...in every season. Thank you, Ugg!" — Amy Del Santo Get them from Amazon for $149.95+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 and 22 colors). 36. A roll of self-adhesive weather strip if you've reached out to your super 10 times now and it's apparent that no one is coming to fix your windows. Alas, that's what YouTube tutorials and determination are for, ehh? The weatherstripping is super easy to apply. Just cut to the length needed (scissors are all you need) and then pop it in whatever gap/window track is giving you a headache. It'll not only help with drafts, but also noise and dust. Promising review : "My family and I just moved into our first apartment and found the front door did not have anything stopping the drafts. As soon as we put this up, we noticed a difference. We live in a windy area, and the cold would just come through the door like it was open. 10/10 do recommend." — Sugarbare Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes). 37. A microwaveable, lavender-scented weighted plushie that'll come in clutch whenever you're dealing with a bout of anxiety, braving a really bad tummy ache, or could just use a warm embrace. Promising reviews : "This product changed my life. Seriously, I never knew I could love an inanimate object so much. His heavy body is so comforting, at the end of the day all I want is a hug. He even helped me quit nicotine. Instead of reaching for the Juul, I would reach for his big belly instead. I'm not even joking. This guy is the best thing I have ever spent my money on. Do yourself a favor and get a Warmie." — Bryan & Dana "I bought this for cramps and the occasional aches and pains. He is absolutely perfect. He is so cute and adorable and I find myself reaching for him even when I am not in pain. He’s so snuggly and perfect to cuddle up with and is great for anxiety ." — Samantha Get it from Amazon for $29.99 . 38. A weighted neck and shoulder heater if you're always jonesing for a hot stone massage but don't exactly have the time or money to dole out on said luxury. 😭 Promising review : "I love how soft this is, and how big it is, covers my neck and back. I love the beautiful blue color. I also love how many temperature levels and timer choices there are... I’m very happy and satisfied with this purchase. I use this to help my back pain, my feet for circulation, my stomach for stomach aches, also for my hip bursitis. It’s a great product I highly recommend." — Lisa Gray Get it from Amazon for $31.91+ (available in two colors). 39. A teddy coat that's positively hibernation-ready but also sophisticated thanks to its tailored silhouette and large lapels. You can use it to dress up any outfit including the most basic (no haters) leggings and a tee. This is definitely the type of thing you buy in multiple colors but whether you choose to gift those too or keep them for yourself is your business! Promising review : "I LOVE this coat. I get so many compliments on it. It is so warm and comfortable. I wore it in Chicago in 10-degree weather and walked for hours and never even got a chill. I am back to purchase it in more colors ." — lisa cicciarelli Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in women's sizes S–3XL and 25 colors). 40. A MASSIVE 10-foot-by-10-foot throw you and all of your closest friends can cuddle up under when you gather for your annual Friday night Gilmore Girls watch parties. If you're having a hard time imagining just how big "big" is — this blanket is four times the size of your average throw! And — because this small biz truly gets marketing — that's 7'4" NBA player Boban Marjanovic modeling the gray blanket above. Promising review : "This is such a great blanket! It is so soft and big that no one is stealing the covers no matter how wrapped up in the blanket they are. Absolutely perfect for couples!" — Andrew N. Get it from Amazon or Big Blanket Co. for $159 (available in 14 'favorite' colors and 7 limited edition colors). 41. A quilted fleece pullover that looks like it could be from The North Face or Patagonia but rings up for less than 40 bucks. 😍 Promising review: "I live along the coast of Oregon and freeze most of the time either with northern winds or massive storm systems. That said, it's paramount that I have clothes that keep me warm. This fleece pullover is SUPER warm. It's really soft, and I love wearing it most days. I've gotten two different colors so far and might even go for a third! " — April SJC Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 26 colors). 42. Some Dr. Martens 1460 lace-ups — with faux-fur lining 🔥 — which can not only keep up with daily wear for more than a decade (I attest to this!) but also add some serious edge to your silk midi skirt + sweater combo. Promising review: "I love the updated fancy fur look. I can dress them up or down. These are my third pair of the Dr. Martens brand — classic well made shoe that I recommend." — Dr. Martens Customer Get them from Amazon for $180 (available in women's sizes 5–11). 43. And a split blanket and sheet set if your favorite way to rot away in bed is with a partner who's PERFECT in every single way — except for when they touch you with their cold toes. Promising review : "This blanket is a great idea that I can't believe I didn't think of! No more blanket hogging or cold nights with too little cover. It's luxuriously soft and lightweight!" — Tracy Get it from Uncommon Goods for $85+ (available individually or as a set in Queen or King sizes and in two colors). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.Swiss National Bank lowered its stake in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:OLLI – Free Report ) by 1.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 119,500 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,200 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned approximately 0.19% of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet worth $11,615,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Opal Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Crewe Advisors LLC bought a new position in Ollie’s Bargain Outlet during the 2nd quarter worth $36,000. Versant Capital Management Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet during the second quarter worth $38,000. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its position in shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet by 686.7% in the second quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 472 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 412 shares during the period. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:OLLI opened at $94.61 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $94.79 and a 200 day simple moving average of $92.31. The company has a market cap of $5.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.84, a PEG ratio of 2.26 and a beta of 0.84. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. has a one year low of $68.05 and a one year high of $104.98. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities analysts recently commented on OLLI shares. Bank of America raised their price target on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from $102.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, September 30th. Loop Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $110.00 target price on shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in a report on Friday, September 20th. Gordon Haskett upgraded Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from an “accumulate” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $105.00 to $107.00 in a research note on Monday, August 26th. UBS Group increased their price target on Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from $97.00 to $99.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, August 30th. Finally, StockNews.com downgraded Ollie’s Bargain Outlet from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating and ten have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $104.92. Check Out Our Latest Report on Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Insider Activity In other news, President Der Valk Eric Van sold 7,479 shares of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet stock in a transaction on Monday, September 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $100.32, for a total transaction of $750,293.28. Following the transaction, the president now owns 5,615 shares in the company, valued at approximately $563,296.80. The trade was a 57.12 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, CFO Robert F. Helm sold 2,401 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, October 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $94.68, for a total value of $227,326.68. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 2,021 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $191,348.28. The trade was a 54.30 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last three months, insiders have sold 24,880 shares of company stock valued at $2,462,470. 0.87% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. About Ollie’s Bargain Outlet ( Free Report ) Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc operates as a retailer of brand name merchandise in the United States. The company offers housewares, bed and bath, food, floor coverings, health and beauty aids, books and stationery, toys, and electronics; and other products, including hardware, candy, clothing, sporting goods, pet and lawn, and garden products. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding OLLI? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:OLLI – Free Report ). 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Joly touts ‘private’ diplomacy as Mexico criticizes Canada’s culture, tradeThe Chicago Cubs 2nd basemen Nico Hoerner’s name has once again been thrown out in trade discussions, this time involving the Seattle Mariners. In a report written by the Seattle Times Adam Jude, the Chicago Cubs have had “preliminary talks” with the Seattle Mariners involving a trade which would send INF Nico Hoerner to the Mariners. He writes: “The Mariners have also had preliminary talks with the Chicago Cubs about second baseman Nico Hoerner, a Gold Glove winner who offers positional versatility. The Cubs are seeking proven major league talent in talks for Hoerner, a source said.” Hoerner, who had surgery this off season to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right forearm and will most likely miss the first few weeks to month of the season, has once again seen his name brought up in trade negotiations. Earlier this off season Hoerner and fellow Chicago Cub 1st basemen/OF Cody Bellinger were both linked in a trade proposal which sent them over to the New York Yankees. Now that the winter meetings are only a week away, a real clear path for these trades to happen are likely. It’s no secret that the Seattle Mariners have one of if not the best pitching staffs in all of baseball. However, they don’t have as near as great an offense to pair with it to make them one of the top teams in the AL. Pair that with their unwillingness to spend money and you just have a mid-level team. So that’s why it’s so important for the Cubs to strike now while the irons hot and snag one of the Mariners star pitchers that they have in their rotation to help bolster theirs. With Hoerner starting the season on the shelf the Cubs are going to have to turn to their farm to help them fill that gap since it seems like they want to target pitching and catching mostly in free agency. So, it’s going to be up to guys like #1 prospect Matt Shaw or #5 prospect James Triantos to step and fill Hoerner’s shoes at 2nd. When looking at the Mariners there’s only one guy the Chicago Cubs should target and that’s RHP Logan Gilbert. In Jude’s article he wrote that “The Cubs are seeking proven major league talent in talks for Hoerner, a source said.” and that perfectly fits the description of one such as Logan Gilbert. Gilbert, who is still just 27, is poised to break out in 2025 and eventually become what all scouts thought he could be and that’s an “Ace” which the Cubs need. For his career Gilbert has a record of 41-31 with an ERA of 3.60 in 704.1 innings pitched. In 2024 Gilbert lead all the MLB in innings pitched (208.2) and WHIP (0.887) as well as being named an All-Star and finishing 6th in the Cy Young voting. Having a pitcher like Gilbert with “Ace” like qualities at the top of the staff paired with Shota Imanaga, Justin Steele, and Jameson Taillon the Cubs would immediately have one of the better staffs in the NL. What would it take? So obviously a 1-for-1 swap for Hoerner and Gilbert is out of the question. Hoerner who is making $23.5M the next two years while Gilbert is only in his first year of arbitration and is only set to make $8.3M according to Spotrac . However, the Mariners need more offense, in particular pop. Hoerner would be an upgrade at 2nd base for the Mariners being that as its set Dylan Moore is slated to be their everyday guy there come opening day. The Deal The Seattle Mariners receive: INF Nico Hoerner , 1st baseman/OF Cody Bellinger, OF Owen Caissie (Cubs #2 prospect, MLB #34), and $10M to pay down Bellinger’s contract The Chicago Cubs receive: RHP Logan Gilber and RHP Andrés Muñoz (CL) This trade has all the makings of a win-win type of trade for both teams. The Mariners get the much-needed offensive help they’ve been desiring, while the Cubs get what potentially could be their “Ace” as well as a lockdown closer for the bullpen. The Chicago Cubs also get off the Cody Bellinger contract which they have been desperate to do since signing the deal. Yes, they have to eat $10M to pay it down but throwing in Owen Caissie in the deal as well in my opinion makes the Mariners more likely to pursue this deal. Bellinger would also fill the void over at 1st base for the Mariners and who would be an improvement both offensively and defensively over Justin Turner who played 31 games for the M’s there last season. With the GM Meetings already passed us where the foundations for trades are laid, the next big date on the MLB calendar are the Winter Meetings which are set to start on December 8th. These “preliminary talks” could potentially become real tangible trades once the Winter Meetings begin. 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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye’s arrival in New England coincided with a wholesale reset for the Patriots franchise following the departure of coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Mac Jones this past offseason. In his eight starts since assuming the reins from veteran Jacoby Brissett, the rookie quarterback has provided encouraging examples of what the Patriots’ revamped front office saw in selecting him third overall in the draft last April. While the Patriots enter their bye week with a 3-10 record and just 2-6 with Maye as the starter, both the coaching staff and his teammates feel they have a quarterback they can build around going forward. “I’m just trying to take it one day at a time, one game at a time,” Maye said this week. “I’m trying to learn from negative experiences or negative plays, learn from turnovers, learn from sacks that I take and see if I can get the ball out and do something better. That’s probably the biggest thing. "Hopefully, the work that we’re putting in and the product that we’re putting out can lead to some positive plays and some positive wins down the road.” Maye is coming off his best statistical performance of the season, completing a season best 80% of his passes (24 of 30) for a season-high 238 yards and a touchdown in New England’s 25-24 loss to Indianapolis. He also had a 41-yard run, showing off a running ability that has him averaging 9.1 yards per carry – best among quarterbacks who have played at least nine games. Maye did have one interception off a tipped ball, but showed his best command of offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt’s scheme to date, spreading the ball around to six different players and consistently getting the Patriots into the red zone. The rub is that the Patriots were just 2 of 6 once they got there, including four trips inside the 10-yard line that yielded only one TD. Lackluster play in the red zone has been a hindrance for a unit that ranks 30th in the NFL in scoring touchdowns inside the 20. Maye said it will be one of his main focal points over the final four games. “It’s tough to go out like that,” Maye said. “You can’t win games going four drives in the red zone that end in field goals. We’ve got to focus in on that. I think that’s been an emphasis of improvement for this offense. We know you have to score touchdowns to win in this league.” Though coach Jerod Mayo agrees there is room for improvement for Maye, he also pointed out that the pieces around him need to do a better job supporting him as well. He pointed specifically to the offensive line, singling out rookie left guard Layden Robinson and rookie tackle Caedan Wallace, as well as fellow lineman and 2022 first-round pick Cole Strange, who is working his way back from a knee injury. “You need a guy like Layden Robinson to show what he can do. We need a guy like Cole Strange before the end of the season to see what he can do,” Mayo said. “You can use Caedan in that same bucket. We need to see what the receivers can do and what they’re going to look like going forward, and that’s the hard part for me. You want to win right now, but at the same time, I think it would be a disservice to go to the end of the season and not know exactly what we have.” That’s not lost on Robinson, who wants to play better for his quarterback who he said has grown exponentially as a leader since earning the starting job. “He always has that confidence about him and you know how he takes control of the huddle,” Robinson said. “He gets in there, and he’s like, ‘All right, let’s go to work,’ basically. We rally behind him.” Results aside, Van Pelt said there are no regrets about initially waiting to elevate Maye to the starting job. “Absolutely not. I think we had the plan going into place, and I think that it’s showing now that that was a good decision for us,” Van Pelt said. “Would he be as developed had he started the first game? Maybe. Could’ve gone the other way as well. I stated in the spring, this is a marathon, it’s not a sprint. "This is about a career, franchise quarterback, and we’re trying to develop him in the right way. And I feel like we did it that way.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation has tumbled from the peak levels it hit more than two years ago. The producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.4% last month from October, up from 0.3% the month before. Measured from 12 months earlier, wholesale prices climbed 3% in November, the sharpest year-over-year rise since February 2023. Higher food prices helped fuel the November wholesale inflation reading, which was higher than economists had expected. Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer began the process on Thursday for a final vote on the bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act. It would eliminate policies that currently limit Social Security payouts for roughly 2.8 million people. The legislation has passed the House. The bill would add more strain on the Social Security Trust funds, which are already estimated to be unable to pay out full benefits beginning in 2035. The measure would add an estimated $195 billion to federal deficits over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS leadership on Thursday announced that the agency has recovered $4.7 billion in back taxes and proceeds from a variety of crimes. The announcement comes under the backdrop of a promised reckoning from Republicans who will hold a majority over both chambers of the next Congress and have long called for rescinding the tens of billions of dollars in funding provided to the agency by Democrats. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said improvements made to the agency will help the incoming administration and new Republican majority congress achieve its goals of administering an extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. From a 10-year-old to a Muppet to a president-elect, NYSE bell-ringers range from famous to obscure The first guest invited to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange in 1956 wasn’t a company executive, a politician or a well-known celebrity. It was a 10-year-old boy, Leonard Ross, who received the honor by winning a television quiz show.Since then, business titans, political giants and global film stars have all been among those ringing the opening bell at the NYSE. 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Trump grinned as people chanted “USA” before he opened the trading day and raised his fist. Ontario to restrict electricity exports to US and bar American-made alcohol if Trump tariffs applied TORONTO (AP) — A senior official in Canada’s most populous province says that Ontario could bar American-made alcohol and restrict electricity to three U.S. states if President-elect Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products. The states are Michigan, New York and Minnesota. An official in Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government said Thursday that it's contemplating restricting Ontario's liquor control board from buying American-made alcohol. Ontario is also considering restricting exports of Canadian critical minerals required for electric vehicle batteries. ECB cuts rates a quarter point amid concerns of tepid growth, impact of Trump trade policies FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank is cutting interest rates by a quarter percentage point amid signs of weakening growth and concern about the impact of political chaos in France and the possibility of new U.S. import tariffs. The bank’s rate-setting committee made the decision Thursday at its skyscraper headquarters in Frankfurt to lower the benchmark rate from 3.25% to 3%. Lower rates should support growth amid signs that the post-pandemic recovery is slowing in the 20 countries that use the euro currency and concerns that U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump might impose new tariffs, or import taxes, on goods imported to the US after he is inaugurated Jan. 20. YouTube TV is hiking its monthly price, again. Here's what to know NEW YORK (AP) — Are you a YouTube TV subscriber? Your monthly bills are about to get more expensive again. 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Mitch Marner to wear red and white Maple Leaf as Canada rounds out 4 Nations rosterRedwood Living, Inc. announces 2024 Redwood Cares recipients Thanks to nominations by employees, residents and investors, Redwood Living, Inc. will award $45,000 to the recipients of its 2024 annual giving initiative as part of the company's Redwood Cares program. Redwood believes in giving back to people and communities throughout suburban America. Redwood Cares is an overarching philanthropic program that focuses on supporting organizations that 1. promote environmental advocacy, conservation, and sustainability 2. foster diversity and inclusion, and 3. build community and connection in the areas and surrounding areas in which Redwood Neighborhoods are located. The annual giving portion of the program was launched in 2022, and the company is proud of it. "This is an incredibly personal initiative for us, as it is a way for Redwood to pledge our support to the charities and causes that matter most to the dedicated internal and external ambassadors of our company,” said Steve Kimmelman, founder and CEO at Redwood. "2024 marks the third year of the annual giving initiative under the Redwood Cares umbrella, and we are thrilled to say we have surpassed the $100,000 mark in contributions. Every year we are beyond moved to read the stories and sentiments shared in the nominations and this year was certainly no different.” Nonprofits were selected by an unbiased member of the Northern Ohio Apartment Association team, based on the quality of the nomination and its alignment to Redwood's mission and vision. In addition to providing a monetary donation to the nonprofits, Redwood will encourage employees to use volunteer time off to help at these organizations (or any that are of personal interest). The company will also utilize its social networks and communication channels to amplify efforts and raise awareness of these worthy causes. Take a closer look at the organizations to be supported by Redwood starting now through the end of 2025. Organizations nominated by Redwood employees: Collin's Beautiful Today : $10,000 Collin's Beautiful Today connects with families who have lost a child to a chronic disease through its network of social workers active in children's hospitals. The organization aims to shoulder some of their financial burden while offering grief management resources and solutions. Excerpt from submission: Collin's Beautiful Today is extremely personal for me as it was founded and established by my brother and sister-in-law. They lost their son (my nephew) at age 11, to childhood brain cancer in 2021. Much like the communities, residents, employees, and stakeholders Redwood Cares serves and supports, Collin's Beautiful Today's mission of bringing families together has a similar vision. Love and support know no bounds. Shoes 4 the Shoeless : $5,000 Since 2010, Shoes 4 the Shoeless delivers brand-new shoes and socks to disadvantaged children within Southwest Ohio through its in-school delivery program. Excerpt from submission: The majority of the kids this organization serves have never had a new pair of shoes, and many of them don't have socks to wear, much less a brand-new pair. And these kids live within our communities. And yet, I think most of us that are more fortunate tend to think this level of poverty is much farther removed than it really is. Organizations nominated by Redwood residents: Wellspring Hospice : $10,000 A statewide Michigan nonprofit organization committed to engaging people at every stage of life to help them experience and embrace their God-given potential. Wellspring has been helping change lives, build strong families and transform communities across the state since 1893. Excerpt from submission: I am writing to nominate Wellspring Hospice for recognition in light of the exceptional care, commitment, education, and faith they provided during the last month of my father's life. Their unwavering support not only enriched his final days but also brought profound comfort and peace to our entire family during an incredibly challenging time. Warriors for the Children (WFTC): $5,000 WFTC strives to improve the self-esteem and morale of abused, bullied and neglected children through one-on-one support, tangible resources and government advocacy. Excerpt from submission: As a victim of child abuse it has been my life mission to find an organization such as this that helps protect children from the atrocities that far too often affect the children of our future. As a member of this organization for the past 2 years, I can tell you that the mission we hold fast to goes very deep in the community and helps improve the self-esteem and morale of our abused, bullied and neglected children. Organizations nominated by Redwood investors: House of Refuge Sunnyslope : $10,000 A Christian housing program serving the homeless, unemployed, and recently sober of Phoenix. The organization provides shelter, food, employment skills, and spiritual transformation through programs for men, women, and single mothers with children. Excerpt from submission: We are in urgent need of a kitchen remodel. Currently, our kitchen is inefficient and inadequately equipped. We prepare approximately 1,000 meals each week in a space designed for residential use, featuring outdated appliances and poor layout. Grant funds would allow us to purchase commercial-grade stove(s), enhance the kitchen layout, and create a more efficient cooking environment. NewPath Child & Family Solutions : $5,000 A Behavioral Health Agency for individuals facing behavioral and specialty healthcare, educational treatment, and youth support needs. NewPath ignites hope and changes futures by providing access to and results from expert, specialized, and comprehensive trauma-informed care. Excerpt from submission: This organization came to my son's rescue when he was dealing with severe mental health issues caused by an auto-immune condition. I have personally seen the impact that their skilled caregivers can have on an individual and a family. Their services are nothing short of remarkable. This annual giving initiative is one of multiple ways Redwood embraces giving back as part of its Redwood Cares program. Redwood employees consistently support their communities through everything from packing boxes at food banks to running in charity races and cleaning up recreation trails. The company is also proud to partner with One Tree Planted , an environmental nonprofit, by donating $1 on behalf of each new employee, resident and investor to plant a tree in an area in need of reforestation. Redwood has developed and manages more than 18,000 apartment homes in 150+ neighborhoods throughout the Midwest and Carolinas. #### About Redwood Living, Inc. Redwood Living, Inc. (Redwood) is an innovative development and property management company with neighborhoods in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and Nebraska. The success of Redwood's approach to construction, development and property management continues to be validated in new and existing markets. Redwood is a company that believes in its mission, product and amazing people. It creates a simplified, relaxed lifestyle for residents, and offers a rewarding atmosphere for its employees. For more information, visit https://www.byredwood.com . 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