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superph777 By DEE-ANN DURBIN and MANUEL VALDES, Associated Press SEATAC, Washington (AP) — Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which are hiring local musicians and carefully curating playlists to help lighten travelers’ moods . London’s Heathrow Airport built a stage to showcase emerging British performers for the first time this summer. The program was so successful the airport hopes to bring it back in 2025. Nashville International Airport has five stages that host more than 800 performances per year, from country musicians to jazz combos. In the Dominican Republic , Punta Cana International Airport greets passengers with live merengue music. Tiffany Idiart and her two nieces were delighted to hear musicians during a recent layover at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport . “I like it. There’s a lot of people here and they can all hear it,” said Grace Idiart, 9. “If their flight got delayed or something like that, they could have had a hard day. And so the music could have made them feel better.” Airports are also carefully curating their recorded playlists. Detroit Metro Airport plays Motown hits in a tunnel connecting its terminals. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas has a playlist of local artists compiled by an area radio station. Singapore’s Changi Airport commissioned a special piano accompaniment for its giant digital waterfall. Music isn’t a new phenomenon in airport terminals. Brian Eno’s “Music for Airports,” an album released in 1978, helped define the ambient music genre. It’s minimalist and designed to calm. But Barry McPhillips, the head of international creative for Mood Media, which provides music for airports and other public spaces, said technology is enabling background music to be less generic and more tailored to specific places or times of day. Mood Media – formerly known as Muzak – develops playlists to appeal to business travelers or families depending on who’s in the airport at any given time. It might program calmer music in the security line but something more energizing in the duty-free store. “We see it as a soundscape,” McPhillips said. “We design for all of these moments.” There’s a science to Mood Music’s decisions on volume, tempo, even whether to play a song in a major key versus a minor one, he added. “How do we want to affect their mood at that moment?” McPhillips said. “It’s not just like, ‘Here’s a load of songs.’ It’s a load of songs for that 10-minute segment, and then we move to the next 10 minutes.” At the same time, many airports are going low-tech, hiring local musicians to serenade travelers and give them a sense of the place they’re passing through. Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports have more than 100 live performances each year. Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport began a live music program five years ago and now has two stages featuring local artists. Tami Kuiken, the manager of airport music in Seattle, said the Seattle-Tacoma airport launched its live music program about a decade ago after a city commissioner heard live music at the airport in Austin, Texas . “The idea was like, ’Man, why doesn’t Seattle have music? We’re a music city too,” Kuiken said. At first, the airport created a playlist featuring emerging artists along with famous ones like Pearl Jam . Then it decided to try live musicians for a 12-week trial. It was so successful that the airport now features live musicians daily and is building new performance spaces. “People’s anxiety levels are very high when they’re traveling,” Kuiken said. “The feedback that we started getting was that once they got through the checkpoint and they were greeted with music, all of a sudden their anxiety and stress levels dropped.” The programs also benefit musicians, who get paid to perform and gain wider exposure. When Colorado Springs Airport announced a live music program in March, more than 150 musicians applied. It now hosts two two-hour performances each week. David James, a singer and guitarist who plays at Seattle’s airport about once a week, said waking up in time for a daytime gig took some adjustment. But he’s gained new fans from all over the world. “I get really sweet responses from people all the time, saying, ‘That was so soothing to be able to just sit and listen to music in between flights,’” James said. “So it feels like it’s especially therapeutic for people.” Country stars like Blake Shelton and Keith Urban have come through Nashville’s airport and interacted with local musicians, said Stacey Nickens, the airport’s vice president of corporate communications and marketing. Shelton even gave one his guitar. Otto Stuparitz, a musicologist and lecturer at the University of Amsterdam who has studied airport music, said airports should think carefully about their selections. Music that’s meant to be actively listened to – like live music or catchy pop songs – can be very distracting in an already chaotic environment, he said. He has noticed some airports – especially in Europe — turning off piped melodies altogether. But McPhillips said big spaces like airports can feel cold and unwelcoming without background music. “A well-crafted audio strategy is one that people aren’t particularly cognizant of,” he said. “They just know they’re having a good time and that it’s appropriate.” Durbin reported from Detroit.The Pittsburgh Steelers chose to acquire Russell Wilson and Justin Fields on one-year contracts during the 2024 offseason. Both have had a chance to start and have shown very different skill sets. Wilson is on the back end of his career, but has been highly successful, even winning a Super Bowl. Fields is young and feels he needs to prove himself. This has raised questions about who will return to the Steel City in 2025. Dianna Russini from The Athletic believes Wilson will return to Pittsburgh in 2025. On a recent appearance on the Joe Starkey Show on 93.7 The Fan , Brian Batko from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, was asked about Russini's proclamation and how much he thinks it would cost to retain Wilson. Batko said this whole conversation feels premature, noting that Wilson has only played five games in black and gold . "I guess if he goes 4-1 down the stretch here, that would give you a lot of confidence in terms of his play," said Batko. "I could see it. I'll humor you and say, 60% Russell Wilson returns. I do think that at this stage of his career, he wouldn't necessarily hold them over a barrel trying to get every penny. I think he would take a little less if this offense and this team is getting more out of him than we saw in Denver. Three years, $75 million, or something like that." Wilson took the league minimum for a veteran to come to the Steel City because the Denver Broncos still had to pay him for this season. They apparently wanted him gone so badly that their Head Coach Sean Payton paid him to leave. Batko said he gave Wilson a contract number lower than market value because he believes he isn't here to scrape every penny he can into his pockets. According to Spotrac , Wilson's career earnings are more than $305 million, so Batko believes Wilson is more interested in how he is remembered. "When I hear him talk, it could be pontificating, but it sounds like he's somebody who thinks a lot about his legacy," added Batko. "I think he's also a guy who's right there in the Hall of Fame conversation, but I don't know if they're asking for his gold jacket measurements just yet. So why not stay somewhere where you feel like you're in a good position to keep up putting up numbers, keep winning important games, and strengthen that resume?" After all, Wilson left a bad taste in people's mouths at the end of his time with the Seattle Seahawks and the Broncos. This is his chance to redeem himself, prove that he still has it, and show that he is a team player. Wilson has been accused of being a diva and a selfish player who is more worried about himself than his team. He has a chance in Pittsburgh, with one of the most popular teams in the country, to show he isn't that guy. Steelers Are Embracing Russell Wilson Before landing in Pittsburgh, Wilson had been making connections with his teammates. He heard from players like Cameron Heyward and also worked out with his receivers before the start of the season. He has embraced the city and seems to be a perfect fit. While Wilson receives a lot of criticism for using public relations staff to shape his narrative, it doesn't feel like that is the case. Wilson has been spotted at community and charity events, taking the time to shake hands with fans and participate in all things team-related. Both Wilson and Fields have been credited with using their unique leadership styles to help the team progress. This article first appeared on SteelerNation.com and was syndicated with permission.MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was caught off guard by reports early Tuesday that linebacker Shaq Barrett wants to unretire. The two-time Super Bowl winner signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March, then abruptly announced his retirement on social media in July, just days before the start of Miami's training camp. “Just to be candid, obviously there's a reason why you target and sign somebody," McDaniel said Tuesday afternoon. “I was fully caught off guard, or caught by surprise this morning as I found out.” McDaniel indicated the Dolphins have not had any conversations with Barrett recently. Miami holds the 32-year-old’s contractual rights. ESPN first reported the news. “It was kind of news as you guys got it,” McDaniel said. He also said he hasn't had a chance to think about Barrett potentially rejoining the team, and that his immediate focus is on Miami's Thursday night game at Green Bay. “The team is counting on me to think about the Packers,” he said. "I'll get with (GM) Chris (Grier), and we'll work through that. There's a ton of implications that go along with it in terms of team and roster stuff, so we'll work through that as we just got the news today.” Barrett has 400 tackles, 59 sacks, 22 forced fumbles and three interceptions in nine seasons — four with Denver and five with Tampa Bay. He was a second-team All-Pro with the Buccaneers in 2019, with a league-high 19 1/2 sacks. Dolphins waive veteran safety The Dolphins waived veteran safety Marcus Maye on Tuesday and activated rookie safety Patrick McMorris from injured reserve. Maye, who signed with the Dolphins in June, played in 11 games with three starts for Miami this season. He had 30 tackles and a tackle for loss. He could re-sign to the team's practice squad if he clears waivers. Maye previously played for New Orleans, but was cut in a money-saving move in March after two seasons with the Saints. Maye's release made room on the roster for McMorris, who was drafted in the sixth round by Miami in April. He began the season on injured reserve because of a calf injury. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl The Associated Press

No club wins an Draft on the night, but when you own a third of the top 24 it was always going to be tough for the Tigers to lose it. Richmond capitalised on its historic hand by swinging for upside and landing North Melbourne's future first-rounder - which has finished as a top two pick for the past four consecutive seasons. West Coast and Port Adelaide capitalised on sliders, Brisbane and Gold Coast matched bids on top 10 talents and we saw 71 selections for the first time since 2018, proving the lauded depth of 2024's draft pool. This is how ESPN has graded every club's haul from both nights of the 2024 AFL Draft. Adelaide Sid Draper (4), Tyler Welsh (59) No midfielder better fits Adelaide's on-ball brigade than boyhood Crow Sid Draper. His speed, agility, clean hands and damage on the outside of the contest will complement the likes of Jordan Dawson and Jake Soligo perfectly. Draper was so keen on the Crows he called Matthew Nicks days out from the draft, imploring the coach to read out his name with pick 4. Adelaide only planned to use two selections and listed father-son Tyler Welsh at pick 59. The key forward offers strength in abundance and has kicked goals at every level this year. A Levi Ashcroft (5), Sam Marshall (25), Ty Gallop (42) What a result for the Lions gaining access to Levi Ashcroft at pick 5. A bid at pick 1 would have made finding points for both he and Sam Marshall near impossible, but they were afforded room to trade into 2025's draft with an eye on Academy midfielder Daniel Annable. Ashcroft's drive and intensity about his football is stunning -- he refused to touch the premiership cup on Grand Final day. Sam Marshall is an elite runner who could also play early senior football for the Lions as a wingman or halfback. Brisbane would have liked a later bid on Academy forward Ty Gallop, but were keen to add him to the list given his athletic traits at 194cm. A Jagga Smith (3), Harry O'Farrell (40), Ben Camporeale (43), Lucas Camporeale (54) Jagga Smith was the man for the Blues all along. It was a coup for the finalists to trade up to pick 3, and seeing the midfielder they rated no. 1 in the draft at their selection must have felt like Christmas morning for Nick Austin and his team. Smith also landed at no. 1 on ESPN's draft board - he's a ball magnet that will thrive alongside Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh. The Blues held their nerve on the pick in Ben Camporeale's bidding range, and were rewarded with athletic key defender Harry O'Farrell whose father is the much-beloved Carlton lawyer Patrick Cripps can thank for his first Brownlow Medal. The Camporeale twins are one of the great stories stemming from the second night. Ben is a tough and physical inside midfielder built for the clinches. Lucas has class and courage, able to run up and down a wing all day. Both will take time to develop in the VFL but have traits to be unlocked in a professional environment. A+ Joel Cochran (47), Charlie West (50), Will Hayes (56) The Pies entered the draft late and immediately bid on Sydney's academy graduate Joel Cochran which was not matched. The key defender took out the combine 2km time trial - he's an elite runner and can play on a variety of forwards. South Australia's Charlie West will take time to develop but presents upside as a bustling key forward that loves to take pack marks. Finally, the Pies grabbed specialist wingman Will Hayes who can run all day and makes smart decisions. He's one that could impact in 2025, but Collingwood would have loved to gain access to more ready-made talent. C Isaac Kako (13), Kayle Gerreyn (37), Angus Clarke (39), Rhys Unwin (61), Zak Johnson (70) Isaac Kako is the crown jewel for Matt Rosa's team in 2024, the best small forward for a goal-hungry side that has lacked depth in the area for a long time. Kako has the talent and temperament to play AFL football right away with a full pre-season. At pick 37, Kayle Gerreyn was top of ESPN's available prospects, and Port was sweating on his availability at pick 38. The gifted ruck-forward can pinpoint passes off both feet, is nimble in congestion and plays with a physical edge. He's likely to play his best football as a marking forward that can cameo in the ruck. Two selections later, Essendon added SA halfback Angus Clarke, who grew up in the same town as Mason Redman and plays a similarly damaging game from defence. He loves to fly for his intercept marks and kickstart transition. They added Rhys Unwin whose speed in the forward half is of value, and classy halfback Zak Johnson who can also run on-ball. The Dons will add NGA small Jayden Nguyen to their category-B rookie list on Friday after he got through without a bid. A- Murphy Reid (17), Charlie Nicholls (34), Jaren Carr (63) The Dockers were surprised that Murphy Reid was still on the board at 17. The Dragons midfielder took out Vic Metro's carnival MVP after an impressive block of football where he proved to be a damaging accumulator. Charlie Nicholls is a project tall out of South Australia that could end up at either end of the ground, but has done most of his work as a hard-leading forward. Finally, Fremantle committed to father-son Jaren Carr who made his WAFL debut this year and can play in a variety of roles at 191cm. B- Jay Polkinghorne (44), Jacob Molier (52), Lennox Hofmann (66), Keighton Matofai-Forbes (69) The Cats entered the draft late on night two and took two South Australian prospects with their first two picks. Jay Polkinghorne presents as an X-factor forward at 191cm, able to clunk marks and kick accurately for goal. Jacob Molier was the first pure ruckman taken in the draft; his excellent state combine was capped off with an elite 20m sprint time at 201cm. Geelong were shocked to see St Kilda pass on their Lennox Hofmann bid, who had interest much higher up the order. The defender plays lockdown roles but also loves to get forward and use his supreme pace to break the game open. Finally, Keighton Matofai-Forbes got his chance late in the piece. The powerful forward relishes one-on-ones and has an incredible fluidity to his game at 188cm. C+ Leo Lombard (9), Cooper Bell (49) Leo Lombard is another academy coup for the Suns, and would have been taken higher if he was in the open draft. The midfielder comes into the AFL as one of its most explosive athletes ever based on combine results, and it translates to the field where his power, physicality and speed shine. GWS opted not to match a bid on academy key defender Cooper Bell who adds depth to Gold Coast's defensive stocks. B Ollie Hannaford (18), Harrison Oliver (19), Cody Angove (24), Jack Ough (36), Logan Smith (71) GWS swung the biggest surprise on night one again, grabbing West Australian speedster Cody Angove at pick 24. A bolter from nowhere, the Claremont product has smarts and creativity forward of the ball, and has a valuable speed-endurance blend that Adrian Caruso's team craves. Before that, they took massive riser Ollie Hannaford, completing the swing from no national combine invite to top 20 pick. The forward's speed and competitiveness are highlights of his exciting game. They also grabbed tough and balanced running defender Harrison Oliver, who had suitors in the late first round. The Giants finished off their haul with 194cm smooth-moving midfielder Jack Ough, and athletic academy ruckman Logan Smith, who didn't attract a bid. The Giants will add NGA prospect Josaia Delana to their rookie list. C+ Noah Mraz (35), Cody Anderson (64) It was a quiet draft for the Hawks after a busy trade period of bringing in two key defenders, and they grabbed another one to boot. Noah Mraz was a forgotten man after a navicular fracture wiped out his season, but his capabilities as a key defender to intercept and lock down shouldn't be underestimated. Hawthorn also snared NGA prospect Cody Anderson, dubbed 'The Beast From The East' for his attack on the man and the ball out of the Eastern Ranges. He's an exciting player with a great defensive game through the midfield and up forward. C+ Harvey Langford (6), Xavier Lindsay (11), Aiden Johnson (68) The Demons traded up with the Dons and were stoked to land two of the best midfielders in the pool. Harvey Langford was a joint Larke Medallist this year after an outstanding campaign as a 190cm on-baller than finds a lot of ball and gains territory with his massive left boot. Xavier Lindsay adds polish and craft on the outside, a beautiful user and hard runner with leadership aspirations. The Dees rounded out their selections with mature-age VFL premiership Bee Aidan Johnson who adds depth to their key forward stocks at 193cm. Indigenous small forward Ricky Mentha will land at the Dees via the category-B rookie list. A- Finn O'Sullivan (2), Matt Whitlock (27), Luke Urquhart (57), River Stevens (67) North took big swings on the first night. They grabbed their no. 1 prospect in the draft in Finn O'Sullivan, whose elite body of work across his junior career warranted the pick. He's another midfielder but has versatility with his aerial ability and capacity to hit the scoreboard. They then pulled a stunner, trading their future first-rounder for pick 27 to grab project key defender Matt Whitlock, who they rated inside the top 10. North's first round pick has landed inside the top 2 for the past five seasons. On night two they grabbed WA hard-nosed midfielder Luke Urquhart whose athletic profile, intensity and clearance work saw him dominate the championships. They then finished up with small forward River Stevens, the son of former captain Anthony. North needs to catapult up the ladder to justify the decision to trade their 2025 first round selection. D Joe Berry (15), Jack Whitlock (33), Christian Moraes (38) Port Adelaide pulled the first live trade of the draft, moving up a spot to grab half forward Joe Berry. The Bushrangers goalkicker models his game on Robbie Gray and boasts similarities in his silky ball use and penchant for standing up in big games. They were considering Jack Whitlock at 15, and were stunned to see him slide all the way to pick 33 where they snatched him up. He will take time to develop his 200cm frame but presents as a long-term Charlie Dixon replacement leading out of full forward. Finally, Christian Moraes was another slider they were keen to grab. The Ranges midfielder has played across all three areas of the ground and does not stop running. It means he finds plenty of ball and can kick goals. Benny Barrett will slot onto their rookie list as an NGA small forward. The Power needed to capitalise on this draft after trading Dan Houston, and they grabbed three high quality prospects with two likely to play AFL football next year. A Sam Lalor (1), Josh Smillie (7), Taj Hotton (12), Jonty Faull (14), Luke Trainor (21), Harry Armstrong (23), Thomas Sims (28), Jasper Alger (58) It was difficult for Richmond to not capitalise on their incredible draft hand, but they were also able to maximise their 2025 hand with North's future first-rounder. It gives them a genuine chance at securing the top two picks in 12 months' time. Many of their selections were drafted with upside in mind. Sam Lalor has the highest upside of all prospects and was taken at pick 1. The powerful midfielder will start his career as a dangerous forward. Josh Smillie then fell at pick 7 - the 195cm battering ram through the middle will eventually form a physical one-two punch with Lalor. Taj Hotton was a slight surprise, but was again a punt on tantalising upside after dominating the first month of the season. We won't see him in action until the back half of 2025 as the mercurial forward-half accumulator recovers from a torn ACL. Three key forwards were taken in a sign of the long-term view. Jonty Faull is a consistent and hard-working key forward that could impact early, Harry Armstrong is the best set shot in the pool and brings a strong athletic profile, and Tom Sims is a wildcard selection with the first pick of night two. At 199cm with a long reach he has physical traits that give him a shot at becoming a great AFL forward. Luke Trainor's slide was halted by the Tigers and he will learn plenty from Nick Vlastuin. The Dragons interceptor is an elite reader of the play and also possesses tidy foot skills. Finally, the Tigers traded back into the draft to snatch up Jasper Alger, with the small forward sliding into the 50s. He adds ground level pressure in the forward 50. We will wait and see if Richmond nailed this draft, but Blair Hartley's team has put the club in a position to achieve long-term success once more. A+ Tobie Travaglia (8), Alix Tauru (10), James Barrat (32), Hugh Boxshall (45), Alex Dodson (53), Patrick Said (60) The Saints were busy on both nights, and shaped the draft by taking the blonde defenders in the top 10. Tobie Travaglia is the ultimate competitor off halfback. He's a great interceptor and goes on long runs down the ground with an elite work rate. He harbours ambitions of moving into the midfield as a Will Day type player. Alix Tauru rose into top 10 contention with incredible aerial exploits. He's an elite mark and brings a physical edge to his game. His confidence and strong hands could make him one of the game's best interceptors. St Kilda took a third defender in James Barrat, who could be the Josh Battle replacement as a tough lockdown defender. His physicality and positional flexibility will be highly valued by Ross Lyon. Hugh Boxshall is an elite runner and a strong inside midfielder out of Claremont, Alex Dodson tumbled down the order despite being ranked by ESPN as the draft's best ruckman, and Patrick Said adds ground level pressure to the forward 50. They surprisingly ended the night without their NGA prospects, not matching Geelong's bid on Lennox Hofmann and seeing Adrian Cole fall through the draft. They're yet to make a decision on Cole and father-son prospect Elwood Peckett. The Saints needed midfield depth but opted for best available at their top selections. There may be some short-term pain for long-term gain. B Jesse Dattoli (22), Ned Bowman (26), Riley Bice (41), Riak Andrew (55) The Swans loomed as favourites to land key position talent in the first round, but instead opted for more scoreboard impact from medium forwards. Jesse Dattoli could be anything at the next level, able to take contested marks, run through the midfield, and kick bags of goals. Ned Bowman is a human highlight reel and has special aerial ability inside forward 50. He had suitors in the 30s, so Sydney had to pounce if they wanted him. Riley Bice adds ready-made polish off halfback. He won a flag with Werribee in the VFL and as a 24-year-old is ready to go. With their final pick, the Swans scored Riak Andrew after Melbourne chose not to match the bid. His lockdown capabilities improved greatly this year and it's that rate of development that sold Sydney. Interestingly, they chose not to match Collingwood's bid on academy defender Joel Cochran, instead opting to bid on Andrew. C- Bo Allen (16), Jobe Shanahan (30), Tom Gross (46), Luca Greggo (48), Hamish Davis (65) West Coast rivals Richmond for the biggest winners of the 2024 AFL Draft. It was tough to envisage after trading back from pick 3 to 12 in the Liam Baker deal, but WA's best prospect Bo Allan slid through to the selection after they traded back with Port Adelaide and the Eagles scooped him up. Allan is a ready-made, physical midfielder who leads from the front. He will start his career at halfback but it won't be long before he joins Harley Reid in the engine room. Another minor miracle occurred with highly-rated key forward Jobe Shanahan falling all the way to pick 30 despite receiving a draft invitation on night one. Shanahan's ceiling is immense as a 194cm goalkicking power forward, but some clubs also see his future down back where he reads the play and his athleticism is on show. They snared tough inside midfielder Tom Gross at 46, with his point of difference being an underrated aerial ability. Luca Greggo offers serious speed on the edge of contests, while massive slider Hamish Davis was scooped up at 65 out of Claremont. The 190cm forward kicked four goals in a WAFL final this year, won 40 disposals in a midfield masterclass at Colts level and also took out best on ground honours in the Colts Grand Final. He could play football early for the Eagles, but needs to re-work his kicking action to become more reliable distributing the ball. West Coast can list Malakai Champion as a category-B rookie after he slid through the national draft. A+ Cooper Hynes (20), Lachie Jaques (29), Josh Dolan (31), Sam Davidson (51), Luke Kennedy (62) The Dogs were sweating on Murphy Reid's availability but were happy to grab Cooper Hynes who adds the power, speed, and aggression this list lacks in the forward half. Hynes has played a lot through the midfield but should start his career as an impact medium forward. Lachie Jaques was added out of the Falcons as a dashing halfback with the ability to play on talls and smalls, while Josh Dolan's smarts and leadership in the forward half will be valuable. Sam Davidson presents as the ready-made forward at 190cm after winning the Fothergill-Round-Mitchell medal with Richmond. 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No. 22 Texas A&M beats Texas Tech 72-67 in 1st meeting of former conference rivals since 2012Banque Cantonale Vaudoise decreased its position in shares of iShares MSCI China A ETF ( BATS:CNYA – Free Report ) by 30.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 7,515 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,230 shares during the quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise owned about 0.07% of iShares MSCI China A ETF worth $228,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of CNYA. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI China A ETF during the second quarter valued at approximately $73,737,000. Lumbard & Kellner LLC bought a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI China A ETF during the first quarter valued at approximately $5,815,000. Matrix Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI China A ETF during the second quarter valued at approximately $2,076,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC increased its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI China A ETF by 136.8% during the second quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 124,496 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,153,000 after acquiring an additional 71,921 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Prism Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI China A ETF by 8.9% during the third quarter. Prism Advisors Inc. now owns 393,897 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,963,000 after acquiring an additional 32,310 shares in the last quarter. iShares MSCI China A ETF Trading Down 3.2 % Shares of iShares MSCI China A ETF stock opened at $28.46 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $29.17 and a 200 day simple moving average of $26.87. iShares MSCI China A ETF has a 12-month low of $25.46 and a 12-month high of $35.58. The company has a market capitalization of $308.79 million, a P/E ratio of 12.12 and a beta of 0.44. iShares MSCI China A ETF Profile The iShares MSCI China A ETF (CNYA) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI China A Inclusion index, a market-cap-weighted index of Chinese A-share equities. CNYA was launched on Jun 13, 2016 and is managed by BlackRock. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for iShares MSCI China A ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for iShares MSCI China A ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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ZHONGSHAN, China , Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNLU was present at the Formnext 2024, the largest event for additive manufacturing held in Germany , where they unveiled the new product FilaDryer E2. SUNLU, the Chinese Tech Giant in the 3D printing industry, recently wrapped up a highly successful showcase at Formnext 2024, one of the largest events for additive manufacturing held in Frankfurt, Germany from November 19–22. SUNLU's booth (F29, Hall 11.1) hosted a large number of visitors eager to explore the company's latest innovations in 3D printing materials, equipment, and technology. A key highlight of SUNLU's exhibit was the new range of functional filaments, including PA6-CF, PA12-CF, PC-ABS, and PETG-CF. The filaments provide enhanced strength, durability, and temperature resistance, catering to more demanding applications in both industrial and personal use. Visitors saw firsthand how these materials impact the quality, resilience and overall performance of 3D-printed parts. The debut of the SUNLU FilaDryer E2 also attracted significant interest for its powerful features, notably its maximum drying temperature of 110°C, which allows for the fast drying of functional filaments and annealing printed parts to improve their strength and durability. The FilaDryer E2 will be available for preorder on January 8, 2025 , on our official website . Visitors expressed great anticipation, after seeing the upgrades that set the FilaDryer E2 apart. Jack Jiang , the founder of SUNLU, said: "This opportunity allowed us to position and showcase SUNLU as one of the key global players in the 3D Industry." Formnext 2024 was a valuable opportunity for SUNLU to connect with peers, partners, and customers worldwide. The team exchanged ideas with industry professionals and distributors, where the company had the opportunity to interview James Rooke from "Honey Badger Print and Paint" and talk about the new SUNLU's Filament Connector FC01 and it's perks to make the most out of leftover materials, while enabling multi-color prints. As the exhibition comes to an end, the SUNLU team extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited the booth and made the event memorable, and the company looks forward to meeting up again next year for groundbreaking solutions and meaningful partnerships within the additive manufacturing community. About SUNLU Founded in 2013, SUNLU is a leading 3D printing materials company specializing in R&D, manufacturing, and sales. With facilities in China and Vietnam , we operate 150+ automated production lines and employ over 900 staff. Our certified products serve customers across Europe , America, and Southeast Asia. SUNLU has led 30+ research projects, secured 400+ patents, and introduced innovations like "Neat Winding" filament, 3D printing drying boxes, and the ±0.02mm FDM filament tolerance standard, enhancing precision and user experience. Guided by our mission, "Simply Your Creation," we empower creators worldwide with reliable 3D printing materials. For more information, please visit https://www.sunlu.com . Media Contact: Branding@sunlu.com Sales@sunlu.com Stay Updated: If you're interested in the FilaDryer E2, sign up here to receive exclusive preorder information and updates directly in your inbox. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sunlu-formnext-2024-event-highlights-from-functional-filaments-to-filadryer-e2-302314231.html SOURCE SUNLURadcom stock soars to 52-week high, hits $12.45Prime Video confirmed the global launch of The Wheel of Time Season 3 on March 13, 2024. 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Season 3 introduces new challenges. The White Tower faces division, old enemies return, and Forsaken pursue the Dragon. Rand’s power grows, making him unrecognizable to allies like Moiraine and Egwene. Together, they must prevent his turn to darkness. Cast and Production Team The cast includes: Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Josha Stradowski as Rand al’Thor Madeleine Madden as Egwene Daniel Henney as Lan Mandragoran Zoë Robins as Nynaeve al’Meara Marcus Rutherford as Perrin Aybara Ceara Coveney as Elayne Trakand The series is adapted by Rafe Judkins and co-produced by Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television. Other producers include Rick Selvage, Larry Mondragon and Ted Field. Also Read: Kraven the Hunter: When will the upcoming Marvel film premiere? Here’s release date, cast and plot Where to Watch All episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 are currently streaming on Prime Video. FAQs When will Season 3 of The Wheel of Time premiere? Season 3 premieres globally on March 13, 2024, on Prime Video. 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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Damari Monsanto's 22 points helped UTSA defeat Southwestern Adventist 117-58 on Thursday. Monsanto added six rebounds for the Roadrunners (6-5). Sky Wicks scored 20 points while shooting 8 for 12, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc and added eight rebounds and three steals. Amir "Primo" Spears shot 5 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 16 points. Domonique Wilkins and Orlando Gooden each scored 19 points for Southwestern Adventist. Jason Garcia had 13 points, four assists and two steals. Monsanto led his team in scoring with 16 points in the first half to help put them up 61-24 at the break. UTSA extended its lead to 87-38 during the second half, fueled by a 13-3 scoring run. Wicks scored a team-high 10 points in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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NoneSince the final episode of Nine’s Footy Classified went to air, it has been expected Craig Hutchison would be returning to Seven as part of their 2025 AFL makeover. Seven finally confirmed today that after 18 years, Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) chief executive officer, Craig Hutchison, will return to the network in 2025. Hutchy is the latest high-profile recruit to join Seven to headline the network’s upcoming AFL news and opinion driven program, The Agenda Setters , which will air on Monday and Tuesday nights throughout the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season on Seven and 7plus Sport. Hutchy will host Monday night’s edition The Agenda Setters , where he will be joined on the panel by recent Seven signings Kane Cornes and Nick Riewoldt. Chris Jones Seven Network director of sport (and a former housemate of Hutchy’s), Chris Jones , said the new schedule was a win for fans, with the network set to have AFL programming seven days a week across Seven and 7plus Sport in 2025. “ The Agenda Setters on Mondays and Tuesdays will be appointment viewing, and together with Rainmaker, we’ve assembled an incredibly experienced production team for this show to complement our unrivalled on-air lineup. “ Unfiltered on Wednesdays is going to take us behind the curtain and give fans the opportunity to learn more about the person behind the athlete. With Hamish McLachlan at the helm, viewers will be granted the best storytelling possible with the biggest and most fascinating names in the game,” he said. “At Seven, we can’t wait to bring footy fans more content than ever before, every week of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season on Seven and 7plus. “From mid-week footy analysis headlined by new signings Kane Cornes, Craig Hutchison and Nick Riewoldt alongside our existing group of AFL experts, to light-hearted footy content midweek, all before the first bounce on Thursday Night Footy, there has never been a more exciting time to be an AFL fan,” Jones said. Craig Hutchison Hutchy said: “Seven is the home of free-to-air AFL, and has an unrivalled history, legacy and contribution to AFL football. These new shows will shape and set the agenda of the weekday discussion of football, which is at the heart of the game. “The media and opinions around the game is the zeitgeist of what fuels Australian football, and we will bring the game’s biggest names to the table and call it as it is. “And on a personal level, to return to Seven where I spent many years earlier in my career is an honour ,” he said. There is still speculation that former Nine radio and TV contributor Caroline Wilson will also be part of the Seven team in 2025. It has yet to be officially announced though. Seven is promising AFL content every day of the week during the AFL season, including games on 23 Thursday nights, 24 Friday nights, 25 Sunday afternoons, five Sunday nights, plus marquee games and every game in the Finals Series including – exclusive to Seven and 7plus Sport – the Brownlow Medal and the AFL Grand Final. See also : Seven’s new sports boss – Chris Jones details AFL, cricket plans and a whole lot more

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