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Key details to know about the arrest of a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEONEW YORK , , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to: Adams Resources & Energy, Inc. (NYSE: AE)'s sale to an affiliate of Tres Energy LLC for $38.00 per share in cash. If you are an Adams shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options . EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC)'s sale to ONEOK, Inc. for 0.1412 shares of ONEOK common stock for each common unit of EnLink. If you are an EnLink shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options . SK Growth Opportunities Corporation (NASDAQ: SKGR)'s merger with Webull Corporation. The proposed transaction represents an implied pro forma enterprise value of approximately $7.3 billion for the combined company. If you are an SK Growth shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options . Evergreen Corporation (NASDAQ: EVGR)'s merger with Forekast Limited. The proposed transaction values Forekast at an enterprise value of $105 million . If you are an Evergreen shareholder, click here to learn more about your legal rights and options . Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders. We would handle the action on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses. Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm free of charge to discuss their legal rights and options. Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com . Halper Sadeh LLC represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Halper Sadeh LLC Daniel Sadeh, Esq. Zachary Halper, Esq. (212) 763-0060 sadeh@halpersadeh.com zhalper@halpersadeh.com https://www.halpersadeh.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shareholder-investigation-halper-sadeh-llc-investigates-ae-enlc-skgr-evgr-on-behalf-of-shareholders-302326315.html SOURCE Halper Sadeh LLPBut alongside his stark warning of the threats facing Britain and its allies, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said there would be only a “remote chance” Russia would directly attack or invade the UK if the two countries were at war. The Chief of the Defence Staff laid out the landscape of British defence in a wide-ranging speech, after a minister warned the Army would be wiped out in as little as six months if forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict. The admiral cast doubt on the possibility as he gave a speech at the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) defence think tank in London. He told the audience Britain needed to be “clear-eyed in our assessment” of the threats it faces, adding: “That includes recognising that there is only a remote chance of a significant direct attack or invasion by Russia on the United Kingdom, and that’s the same for the whole of Nato.” Moscow “knows the response will be overwhelming”, he added, but warned the nuclear deterrent needed to be “kept strong and strengthened”. Sir Tony added: “We are at the dawn of a third nuclear age, which is altogether more complex. It is defined by multiple and concurrent dilemmas, proliferating nuclear and disruptive technologies and the almost total absence of the security architectures that went before.” He listed the “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” by Russia, China building up its weapon stocks, Iran’s failure to co-operate with a nuclear deal, and North Korea’s “erratic behaviour” among the threats faced by the West. But Sir Tony said the UK’s nuclear arsenal is “the one part of our inventory of which Russia is most aware and has more impact on (President Vladimir) Putin than anything else”. Successive British governments had invested “substantial sums of money” in renewing nuclear submarines and warheads because of this, he added. The admiral described the deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers on Ukraine’s border alongside Russian forces as the year’s “most extraordinary development”. He also signalled further deployments were possible, speaking of “tens of thousands more to follow as part of a new security pact with Russia”. Defence minister Alistair Carns earlier said a rate of casualties similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would lead to the army being “expended” within six to 12 months. He said it illustrated the need to “generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis”. In comments reported by Sky News, Mr Carns, a former Royal Marines colonel, said Russia was suffering losses of around 1,500 soldiers killed or injured a day. “In a war of scale – not a limited intervention, but one similar to Ukraine – our Army for example, on the current casualty rates, would be expended – as part of a broader multinational coalition – in six months to a year,” Mr Carns said in a speech at Rusi. He added: “That doesn’t mean we need a bigger Army, but it does mean you need to generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis.” Official figures show the Army had 109,245 personnel on October 1, including 25,814 volunteer reservists. Mr Carns, the minister for veterans and people, said the UK needed to “catch up with Nato allies” to place greater emphasis on the reserves. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Defence Secretary John Healey had previously spoken about “the state of the armed forces that were inherited from the previous government”. The spokesman said: “It’s why the Budget invested billions of pounds into defence, it’s why we’re undertaking a strategic defence review to ensure that we have the capabilities and the investment needed to defend this country.”

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Blackpool opticians has Elf Day charity in its sightsOttawa’s new plan to send prohibited firearms to Ukraine to help in its war against Russia has some experts scratching their heads. The Liberal government announced last week it will work with Canadian businesses to donate select weapons banned in Canada to Ukraine. But some are casting doubt on how useful that will be to the war-torn country. Richard Shimooka, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, says this isn’t what Ukraine really needs to win the war and that it already suffers from a lack of standardized weapons. Kelly Sundberg, a criminologist at Mount Royal University, said the move seems more like a political stunt than carefully considered policy. Defence Minister Bill Blair has said Canada reached out to Ukraine in October asking if any of the firearms listed under the program could be useful, and Ukraine said yes.

FACT FOCUS: Inspector General’s Jan. 6 Report Misrepresented as Proof of FBI SetupAuthored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, Big Lots finalized a deal that preserved the brand name and prevented the discount retail chain from entirely going under. Ohio-based Big Lots announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, citing economic pressures. The company tried to sell its business to Nexus Capital Management but failed to strike a deal. On Dec. 27, Big Lots announced a sales transaction with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. As part of the agreement, North Carolina-based Variety Wholesalers will acquire around 200 to 400 Big Lots stores “which it plans to operate under the Big Lots brand.” Variety, which owns more than 400 retail stores in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States, may also “employ Big Lots associates at the acquired stores and distribution centers, as well as certain corporate associates.” Bruce Thorn, chief executive officer of Big Lots, said the sale to Gordon Brothers and transfer to Variety is a “favorable and significant achievement.” “This sale agreement and transfer present the strongest opportunity to preserve jobs, maximize value for the estate, and ensure continuity of the Big Lots brand,” he said. The agreement now needs to be approved by the bankruptcy court and must undergo other closing conditions. Big Lots operates more than 1,400 stores across 48 states in the United States. While filing for bankruptcy, the company cited issues like inflation, saying that rising prices have changed the spending behaviors of customers. “The prevailing economic trends have been particularly challenging to Big Lots, as its core customers curbed their discretionary spending on the home and seasonal product categories that represent a significant portion of the company’s revenue,” it said in September. Big Lots listed assets and liabilities in the range of $1 billion to $10 billion, owing money to 5,001 to 10,000 creditors. The company’s shares have crashed by more than 99 percent this year. Last week, the company said it intends to kick off a “going out of business” sale at its stores. Multiple American retail chains have entered bankruptcy over the past year. In June, apparel retailer Bob’s Stores went bankrupt and decided to sell all its stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. In July, furniture retailer Conn’s announced filing for bankruptcy, closing down all its 553 stores nationwide following a sales slowdown over past years. New Jersey-based Party City filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December, and said it was preparing to close down almost 700 stores across the country. This was the second time in two years that the company filed for bankruptcy. According to an S&P report , there have been 634 U.S. corporate bankruptcy filings in 2024, up to the end of November, with the figure on track to potentially hit a new 14-year annual high. S&P bankruptcy numbers only take into account large companies that exceed certain asset and liability thresholds. The jump in bankruptcies comes as businesses face challenges like inflation, elevated interest rates, and changing consumer spending patterns, it said. “While the US Federal Reserve has begun lowering its benchmark interest rate from a 20-year high, the pace of further cuts may slow in 2025 amid challenges posed by persistent inflation and potential tariffs implemented by President-elect Donald Trump,” said the report. “However, Trump’s election victory in November did provide an initial boost to stock markets and investor risk appetite.” The American Bankruptcy Institute reveals that overall commercial bankruptcy filings fell 1 percent yearly in November, according to a Dec. 4 statement . Michael Hunter, vice president of bankruptcy filing data provider Epiq AACER, attributed this small decline to fewer business days and the holiday season. ABI Executive Director Amy Quackenboss said that “elevated interest rates, tougher lending terms, and increased geopolitical tensions continue to impact the balance sheets of many struggling businesses and families.” “While still below the levels recorded prior to the pandemic, the steady growth in filings reflects the growing financial challenges faced by distressed companies and consumers.”

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WWE Network Shutting Down for GoodQueens Burn Injury Attorney Keetick L. Sanchez Releases Article Advocating for Burn Injury Victims 12-04-2024 10:30 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: ABNewswire Queens burn injury attorney Keetick L. Sanchez ( https://accidentlawyer-queens.com/queens-burn-injury-attorney/ ) of K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C., recently published a piece on burn injuries and providing crucial legal support to help victims rebuild their lives. Burn injuries often leave individuals and families grappling with severe physical pain, emotional trauma, and mounting financial challenges. Burn injuries can arise from a variety of circumstances, including residential fires, workplace accidents, and defective products. Queens burn injury attorney Keetick L. Sanchez and the team are committed to helping victims receive fair compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and the emotional toll these injuries impose. "Burn injuries can be life-altering, but victims don't have to face the aftermath alone. We are here to guide and support them every step of the way," said Sanchez. The Queens burn injury attorney notes that burn injuries are not only physically devastating but also deeply disruptive to everyday life. A recent report from the American Burn Association reveals startling statistics: from 2018 to 2022, over 9,700 burn victims required intensive care in the U.S., with associated costs exceeding $600 million annually. These injuries often necessitate long-term treatment, including surgeries and rehabilitation, making comprehensive legal advocacy essential for securing necessary resources. In New York, burn injuries severe enough to involve significant areas of the body or life-threatening complications must be reported under Penal Law 265.26. This law not only facilitates investigations into the cause of such injuries but also provides critical documentation that can strengthen legal claims. "Our approach can help ensure that the legal process works in favor of our clients," Sanchez explained. "From gathering evidence to maintaining compliance with reporting laws, we aim to build compelling cases that address both immediate and long-term needs." For burn victims, the stakes are high. Medical bills and lost wages can add up quickly, while the emotional and psychological impact often remains long after the physical wounds have healed. A knowledgeable legal advocate such as Sanchez can empower victims to receive the full compensation they deserve. Burn injuries can result from various causes, including thermal burns from flames or hot liquids, chemical burns from industrial agents, or electrical burns from faulty wiring. Each type presents unique legal challenges, from establishing liability to quantifying damages. The severity of these injuries, ranging from first-degree to life-threatening fourth-degree burns, further underscores the need for precise and experienced legal handling. Sanchez and the team have extensive experience representing victims with varying degrees of burns. They can collaborate with medical professionals to assess the full impact of an injury, helping ensure that settlements or trial outcomes account for long-term care needs, disfigurement, and emotional suffering. Burn injury claims often involve complex negotiations with insurance companies, whose primary goal is to minimize payouts. Sanchez and the team can bring a determined approach to these interactions, advocating tirelessly for their clients' best interests. "Insurance companies may try to downplay the severity of an injury or undervalue a claim," Sanchez noted. "We can counter these tactics with thorough preparation and an unwavering commitment to achieving fair outcomes." Victims of burn injuries face a long road to recovery, both physically and financially. Consulting with a Queens burn injury attorney can help ensure their rights are protected and their claims receive the attention they deserve. Keetick L. Sanchez encourages anyone affected by a burn injury to take the first step toward justice by contacting the office. "We are here to support burn injury victims and their families during one of the most challenging times in their lives," Sanchez said. About K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C.: K L Sanchez Law Office, P.C. is a Queens-based law firm dedicated to providing personalized and effective representation to individuals who have suffered burn injuries. Led by attorney Keetick L. Sanchez, the firm is committed to advocating for clients and helping them achieve justice and recovery. 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