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PEP GUARDIOLA is losing sleep trying to handle his first crisis at Manchester City. And the Etihad boss says rivals are “taking the p” out of his faltering Prem champions. City visit runaway leaders Liverpool today on the back of a six-game winless run. Defeat would leave them 11 POINTS adrift of Arne Slot’s side. Guardiola confessed: “I don’t like it. I don’t enjoy it at all. “I don’t sleep as good as when I won every game. Read more football news “Maybe it’s more unusual to win four Premier League titles in a row. In that moment I was stable enough, I was happy because I eat better and sleep better.” Guardiola, 53, confessed scratches on his head and a cut nose were self- inflicted after he watched City blow a 3-0 lead in 14 minutes in Tuesday’s Champions League draw at home to Feyenoord. That followed five defeats in all competitions — the Catalan’s worst run of his managerial career. And he accepts his rivals are LOVING seeing City struggle. Most read in Football Guardiola said: “As is normal in sport, they take the p and they laugh at your defeats. “At least there’s respect. There’s no violence and this kind of stuff. It is part of how nice football is that people can laugh at you when it’s not going well. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS “But this shall pass — I don’t know when but nothing is eternal, not even our lives. “When I face this situation with my heart this is normal but maybe not in these six games.” Guardiola says he is making his players “suffer” to pull City out of their dive — and revealed he wants to build another great squad. One of the reasons he signed a new two-year deal last month was to put that plan into action. Guardiola added: “At the right moment, the club — myself first — will take the decisions we have to take to maintain the club for many years to come. “I want to be here. I asked to be here to try it.”

No. 22 Illinois reaches 9 wins for first time in 17 years with 38-28 victory over NorthwesternInternational Outlook Of BRI Helping Businesses In Wuhan Grow OverseasThe question of who uses which bathroom on Capitol Hill has become a heated topic ahead of the 119th U.S. Congress convening next year. This debate was sparked by the historic election of Sarah McBride , a transgender woman, to represent Delaware in Congress. In response, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution aiming to require transgender individuals to use bathrooms corresponding to their sex assigned at birth. Democratic state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the first transgender woman in Montana's state legislature, understands what it feels like to be singled out. She joined Scripps News on Friday to weigh in on the controversy unfolding in D.C. "It's important to acknowledge that while these attacks on transgender people are always brought one bill at a time, they do not focus on specific issues," Zephyr said. "The hate of trans people is boundless. We saw that when Nancy Mace went on far-right media earlier this week and claimed that it was 'offensive' that Congresswoman McBride views herself as an equal to Nancy Mace." "When we see policies targeting trans women just trying to live their lives in the restroom, trying to play sports with their friends — that is not where the hate stops from the right," Zephyr said. "That hate is on display at every moment, which is why it's important for us to resist these efforts to target our community." In 2023, Republican lawmakers in Montana voted to ban Zephyr from the House floor and from participating in debates after she spoke out against a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. The incident led to legal challenges over Zephyr's censure and to political activism from supporters of transgender rights. "The attacks we see on trans people will escalate. This will not be the last attack on Congresswoman McBride," Zephyr said. "In my perspective, it is important that we make sure as trans people in this country that we do not cede ground to someone who wants to erase us — regardless of whether they want to erase us in the Capitol, or if they want to erase us as we go through our daily lives in public. We have to stand strong." In an interview with Scripps News this week, Mace said her resolution was specifically targeted at Rep.-elect McBride, who stated she will "follow the rules as outlined" even if she disagrees with them. "I'm not here to fight about bathrooms," McBride said . "I'm here to fight for Delawareans to bring down the costs facing families." Despite McBride's statement, Mace said her effort to ban transgender individuals from certain bathrooms extends beyond Washington. She is advocating for legislation requiring transgender people to use restrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth on any property receiving public funds. "I have PTSD from the sexual abuse I have suffered at the hands of a man. We have to as women draw a line in the sand, a big fat red line, about our rights," Mace said. "And the basic question today is, do women have rights or do we not? And I will tell you just the idea of a man in a locker room watching me change clothes after a workout is a huge trigger and it's not OK to make and force women to be vulnerable in private spaces." RELATED STORY | As House GOP targets McBride, she says 'I'm not here to fight about bathrooms'

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer charged in 7th deathA huge brawl broke out at the London Stadium during the first half of Arsenal's win over West Ham on Saturday. The Gunners raced into a 4-0 lead over the Hammers before the hosts scored two quick goals of their own to get back into the game. Bukayo Saka scored a penalty at the end of the first half to cap off a crazy opening 45 minutes . The second half petered out somewhat, with neither side adding to their tally. But the game was marred by a huge brawl breaking out in the West Ham end after their side fell four goals down. Footage taken from the home end shows a group of fans getting into a heated argument. A punch appears to have been thrown by one man towards the face of another, with the victim responding by rushing towards his attacker and hitting back. He is then held back by other fans after the other supporter fell to the ground. Another person was seen trying to hit the man on the back of the head as he was being held back. Stewards quickly arrived and ushered people away from the area. After he was escorted away, fans can be heard commenting that the person who threw the first punch appeared to have been "knocked out". It is unclear what sparked the brawl in the first place, with West Ham condemning the actions of the people involved. A Hammers spokesperson told The Sun : "The club is aware of the incident and will be working to identify the offender(s). "In line with our zero-tolerance approach, anyone identified will have their details passed to the police and will be given an indefinite ban and therefore be unable to enter London Stadium and travel with the club. There is no place for this kind of behaviour at our Stadium." While his side's fans were fighting, West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui admitted it had been a difficult day. But he insisted that they had been hard done by by several refereeing decisions. "Overall, I am frustrated in the first half. We deserved two goals, but they didn't deserve five. We were unlucky in the decisions, in my opinion. The first goal I think it was a block," Lopetegui told Match of the Day. "We have to do better for sure. We didn't take good decisions in a defensive way - that's why it was a strange match. The team showed character to compete. We were unlucky with the decisions today. "We asked before the match, the referee with the block, as a coach we have to know the limit. This week we have to do better in our individual actions in a defensive way. It is always difficult to not stay on the bench because you can't help the team and I was very frustrated." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.

Welcome to the holidays—and with it, the holiday rush. A third of Americans plan to travel to catch the Yuletide cheer this year, according to a September 2024 Civic Science survey . To manage the surge, airports are speeding up their adoption of passenger-focused technologies. The global smart airports market, valued at $18.2 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $40.4 billion by 2030, according to Research and Markets . U.S. airports are investing heavily in automated solutions to address long-standing pain points in air travel. Fortune Business Insights reports that 88% of airports and airlines are using artificial intelligence to plan major research and development programs, driven by passenger demand given that 64% of travelers want a digital travel concierge. While these technological upgrades aim to improve efficiency, high modernization costs and data sharing regulations present major challenges for airports. Travel experts told USA Today these automated systems can be especially challenging for elderly travelers or those less comfortable with technology. Uniqode highlighted five key passenger-focused technologies that airports have adopted in recent years, exploring how they work, where they are implemented, and their potential benefits for travelers. From automated check-in kiosks and biometric screening to automated security lanes, luggage tracking systems, and mobile apps, these innovations are reshaping holiday travel for millions of Americans. Automated check-in kiosks, now standard at most U.S. airports, are evolving as airlines push toward more digital solutions. These self-service stations allow travelers to check in, select seats, print boarding passes, and tag bags without staff assistance. Alaska Airlines removed check-in kiosks at nine airports in 2024 as part of a $2.5 billion plan to transition entirely to mobile apps, while Frontier Airlines now charges $20 for human check-in assistance, according to USA Today . The push toward automation has mixed results. While airlines claim kiosks reduce check-in times and keep costs down, people still prefer to talk to other people. A study by travel technology company Travelport found that three-quarters of customer survey respondents still prefer the option of speaking with a human agent. Oakland International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport have implemented biometric kiosks and self-boarding systems , respectively, to enhance passenger verification and streamline processes, Forbes reported. However, travel experts told USA Today these automated systems often struggle with complex situations like rebooking or special needs assistance. New features being integrated into modern kiosks include radio-frequency identification—or RFID—baggage tracking, with over 50% of passengers expressing interest in electronic bag tags, according to Airport Industry News . Biometric security screening, which uses facial recognition to verify traveler identities, is expanding rapidly across U.S. airports as part of the Transportation Security Administration’s effort to enhance security and reduce wait times . The technology, which TSA began testing in 2019, can reduce security interaction time from 25 seconds to roughly 10 seconds, according to Delta Air Lines officials interviewed by The New York Times . Currently available at more than 30 airports, including Denver International and Los Angeles International, the TSA plans to expand biometric screening to 400 more locations, per the Times. A survey published in September 2024 by the U.S. Travel Association found that nearly 4 out of 5 air travelers support biometrics at TSA checkpoints, with 7 out of 10 supporters citing terrorism prevention and human trafficking prevention as key reasons. Legislation proposed by Sens. Jeff Merkley of Oregon and John Kennedy of Louisiana threatens to ban TSA’s use of biometric technologies, a move the U.S. Travel Association warns could result in longer wait times, reduced security, and wasted taxpayer dollars. The TSA says that passenger participation remains voluntary, with travelers able to opt out in favor of standard ID checks. Major carriers continue expanding implementation, with Delta operating the system at LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy airports, while United Airlines uses it at Chicago O’Hare and Los Angeles International airports. The TSA implemented automated screening lanes with CT scanners to enhance security and reduce checkpoint wait times. Nationwide, 205 automated screening lanes have been installed as of June 2024, including new lanes added at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The new system features four stations where travelers can simultaneously place items in bins, allowing faster passengers to move around slower ones, TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein told ABC 7 News in July 2024 . Automated rollers move bins through X-ray tunnels and return them underneath the conveyor, “a little bit like a bowling lane,” Farbstein explained. The technology includes advanced CT scanners that provide 3D images of carry-on items, which TSA officers can rotate on touch-screen monitors for better inspection, according to the TSA. Early adopters like Denver International Airport tested the system in 2018 to refine the technology before wider implementation. The automated lanes are currently in place at Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. These lanes aim to maintain TSA’s standard wait time goals of 10 minutes or less for PreCheck lanes and 30 minutes or less for standard screening. Major airports are launching mobile apps that provide real-time updates about flights, dining options, and parking to streamline the travel experience. At Houston airports, a new app helps passengers locate food vendors and receive flight notifications. The system also includes a cashless parking solution where travelers can prereserve spots by entering their license plate number and trip details. According to a report from Fox 26 Houston , automated readers scan license plates to open gates upon arrival, with charges automatically processed to credit cards upon exit. QR codes are also becoming a key feature in airport dining, allowing travelers to order meals directly from their smartphones without downloading additional apps. At venues in airports like John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty, and Chicago O’Hare, passengers can scan QR codes to browse menus, pay, and even have food delivered to their gate, according to The Verge . International airports are advancing app technologies. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol launched an Apple Watch app in January 2024, using artificial intelligence and thousands of motion sensors to predict crowd sizes and wait times. The system uses smart, self-learning algorithms to make departure, transfer, and arrival processes more predictable for travelers, according to the airport. The app has been downloaded by more than 1.6 million travelers as of January 2024. Apple is introducing a new “Share Item Location” feature that allows passengers to share AirTag location data with airlines to streamline luggage tracking. The technology uses Apple’s Find My network to track items and generates a live-updating link that passengers can share with airlines, CNN reported . About 26 million bags were mishandled in 2022, which cost the industry an estimated $2.6 billion, according to SITA, an air transport communication and IT company. Launching in December 2024, the “Share Item Location” feature aims to address these issues by helping travelers and airlines locate misplaced luggage more efficiently. United Airlines plans to roll out the feature at select airports and hopes to launch it more widely in 2025, United’s chief customer officer David Kinzelman told CNN. The technology will also be built into SITA’s baggage-tracing system and used by more than 500 airlines and 2,800 airports globally. While the system promises to help locate mishandled bags more efficiently, passengers need to own both an iPhone and AirTags to use the service. The location-sharing link automatically expires after seven days or when users are reunited with their luggage. Additional research by Nicole Caldwell. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. 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EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the government is working to get taxpayer value for the money it paid for medication that has yet to be approved and delivered. Smith announced the plan two years ago amid a national shortage of children’s pain medication. The province spent $70 million upfront to import five million bottles from Turkey-based Atabay Pharmaceuticals. But Alberta Health Services said Friday that Health Canada only approved 1.5 million bottles or $21 million worth of product. That left a credit of $49 million. Smith said this week the holdup is with Health Canada, which would have to approve a new suite of imports for the province to get its money’s worth. “We’re waiting for Health Canada to work with AHS to identify the products, get the formulations, approve it, so that we’re able to execute on it. Those things take time,” Smith said in a year-end interview. The premier said the province had to pay the $70 million upfront. “They delivered a portion, and then the supply chains were restored, and we didn’t need to fulfil it with the two products we’d initially ordered. So we have a credit on file with Atabay,” said Smith. The government and AHS declined to say what specific products they’re seeking or when they might arrive. “We want it to be delivered soon,” said Smith. Health Canada was unable to provide an immediate response. AHS said the $70-million prepayment went to Edmonton-based medical supplier MHCare. AHS did not address questions about how common it is to pay the entire contracting fee upfront with no apparent backstops to ensure fulfilment. The costs of shipping, waste disposal and other administration tied to the deal were initially estimated to be an extra $10 million, but are yet to be finalized. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said Smith’s United Conservative government signed a deal that didn’t follow normal procurement practices, and it backfired. “The federal government had already signed a deal to get real Tylenol onto the shelves that arrived before the Turkish Tylenol,” he told The Canadian Press. “Albertans should be really angry, because we basically have given$80 million of taxpayers money that could have built schools.” Smith’s government has stood by the decision to import the medication because, in late 2022, parents were desperate to find relief for their children at the height of the respiratory virus season. The purchase has long been mired in difficulties. It was immediately beset by delays, as the province sought regulatory approvals and sorted out packaging and warning labels. Pharmacists had to keep some of the medicine behind the counter to make sure customers who bought it were aware of the comparatively lower dosage. Hospital neonatal units eventually stopped using it due to safety concerns. The purchase also sparked questions about whether the province’s relaxed ethics rules meant elected officials could be bought for the right price. Multiple UCP cabinet ministers have said they accepted free tickets to Edmonton Oilers hockey games during the Stanley Cup playoffs. They said they followed conflict-of-interest rules and denied any claims of disreputable behaviour. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has said AHS has identified what imported adult medications it could use, is in negotiations with Atabay and is working to get approval from Health Canada. “Once those processes have been gone through, I will be happy to share exactly what those medications are,” she said Thursday. “My goal has always been to get products that we can use, get maximum value out of what’s remaining on the books there, and that’s what’s happening.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 6, 2024.

Ireland's two main centre-right parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, are poised to maintain their grip on power following the recent election, but forming a stable government remains a challenge. They are expected to require additional coalition partners to achieve a majority, potentially leading to prolonged negotiations. The parties secured 20.5% and 21.9% of first-preference votes respectively, with Sinn Fein trailing at 19.1%. The prospect of forming a majority hinges on securing 88 seats, with Labour and the Social Democrats as potential coalition candidates. However, Ireland's proportional representation system may necessitate a wider coalition due to uncertain seat counts. Prime Minister Simon Harris's campaign suffered setbacks despite an expansive budget, affecting Fine Gael's standing. With public discontent over unfulfilled economic promises, and Sinn Fein's declining popularity, securing a stable government is crucial amid upcoming international economic challenges. (With inputs from agencies.)CHICAGO, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monroe Capital Corporation (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MRCC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a distribution of $0.25 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, payable on December 30, 2024 to stockholders of record as of December 16, 2024. In October 2012, the Company adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of distributions on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash prior to the record date. When the Company declares a cash distribution, stockholders who have not opted out of the dividend reinvestment plan prior to the record date will have their distribution automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s capital stock. The specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company’s periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. About Monroe Capital Corporation Monroe Capital Corporation is a publicly-traded specialty finance company that principally invests in senior, unitranche and junior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, unsecured debt and equity investments in middle-market companies. The Company’s investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation. The Company’s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC, which is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and an affiliate of Monroe Capital LLC. To learn more about Monroe Capital Corporation, visit www.monroebdc.com . About Monroe Capital LLC Monroe Capital LLC (including its subsidiaries and affiliates, together “Monroe”) is a premier asset management firm specializing in private credit markets across various strategies, including direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, alternative credit, structured credit, real estate and equity. Since 2004, the firm has been successfully providing capital solutions to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Monroe prides itself on being a value-added and user-friendly partner to business owners, management, and both private equity and independent sponsors. Monroe’s platform offers a wide variety of investment products for both institutional and high net worth investors with a focus on generating high quality “alpha” returns irrespective of business or economic cycles. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and maintains 10 offices throughout the United States and Asia. Monroe has been recognized by both its peers and investors with various awards including Inc.'s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors List; Private Debt Investor as the 2023 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Decade, 2023 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Year, 2023 CLO Manager of the Year, Americas; Global M&A Network as the 2023 Lower Mid-Markets Lender of the Year, U.S.A.; DealCatalyst as the 2022 Best CLO Manager of the Year; Korean Economic Daily as the 2022 Best Performance in Private Debt – Mid Cap; Creditflux as the 2021 Best U.S. Direct Lending Fund; and Pension Bridge as the 2020 Private Credit Strategy of the Year. For more information and important disclaimers, please visit www.monroecap.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. Any such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are likely to be affected by other unknowable future events and conditions, including elements of the future that are or are not under the Company’s control, and that the Company may or may not have considered; accordingly, such statements cannot be guarantees or assurances of any aspect of future performance. Actual developments and results are highly likely to vary materially from these estimates and projections of the future. Such statements speak only as of the time when made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any such statement now or in the future. SOURCE: Monroe Capital Corporation

NEW YORK , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by the directors and officers of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) in connection with Southwest Airlines' information technology infrastructure impacting the Company's business, operations, and stock price. If you currently own shares of Southwest Airlines stock, please visit the firm's website at https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10716 for more information. You may also contact Phillip Kim of Rosen Law Firm toll free at 866-767-3653 or via email at case@rosenlegal.com . Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. 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. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40 th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rosen-law-firm-announces-investigation-of-breaches-of-fiduciary-duties-by-the-directors-and-officers-of-southwest-airlines-co--luv-302334153.html SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A.