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Stock market today: Wall Street mixed at the start of a holiday-shortened weekWashington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson continued to fill out his administration Wednesday, announcing he is retaining leaders of two agencies and shifting another executive into a leadership role at a different department. Ferguson said he will re-appoint Marcus Glasper as director of the Department of Licensing and David Puente Jr. as director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. Both men were appointed to their positions by Gov. Jay Inslee. Glasper started as the leader of the Department of Licensing on April 1, 2023, after a five-year stint as director of the Washington Lottery. Puente was named head of the veterans agency in February 2023 after three years as the agency’s deputy director. In a statement, Ferguson said he can “count on these talented leaders” to “make government work for the people ... and protect our core freedoms.” Glasper and Puente will serve subject to confirmation by the state Senate. Also Wednesday, Ferguson named Secretary of Corrections Cheryl Strange as acting secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services. She ran the agency from 2017 to 2021 when Inslee appointed her corrections secretary. Earlier this year, Strange announced her plan to retire next February. It wasn’t immediately clear if she will depart early to take on the acting secretary role. Last week, Ferguson named K.D. Chapman-See, a veteran budget writer and policy analyst, as his director of the Office of Financial Management. She is currently the department’s legislative liaison. Like Glasper and Puente, her appointment is subject to confirmation by the state Senate. Meanwhile, the incoming governor is searching for new leaders of several state agencies, including the departments of transportation, corrections, health, commerce and ecology. Current directors of most of those agencies have already announced plans to step down or retire. Mike Fong, secretary of the Department of Commerce, is the most recent, informing agency employees on Tuesday that he would exit. This story is from the Washington State Stand ard, which is an affiliate of the nonprofit States Newsroom.Swinney and Brown at memorial service for ‘giant of a man’ Alex Salmond
Following Sampath Information Technology Solutions’ (SITS) recent win at the ASOCIO General Assembly in Tokyo, CEO Mangala Rodrigo shares insights on the company’s journey, the innovative impact of their award-winning credit approval system Wave, and how SITS is shaping the future of sustainable digital transformation. A: Winning the ASOCIO ESG Award is a proud moment for SITS. It recognizes our commitment to innovation and sustainability, specifically through our credit approval system, Wave is a product that designed and developed by SITS transforming FinTech to the next level. This award highlights how our technology solutions align with global efforts to promote digital transformation and sustainable development. A: SITS is built on three pillars: software solutions, enterprise solutions, and managed services. Our core focus is on delivering technology that drives business growth while remaining adaptable to evolving challenges. Whether it’s developing tailored software or offering strategic enterprise support, we aim to provide solutions that create real value for our stakeholders partners. A: Wave is designed to digitize traditional, paper-based credit approval processes, making them more efficient and adaptable. What sets Wave apart is its flexibility; authorized users can adjust the approval process to fit specific needs without altering the backend. This ensures seamless workflow management while maintaining security and control. Additionally, it offers in-depth analytics to help financial institutions make data-driven decisions. A: Wave directly supports sustainable practices by reducing the need for paper and manual processes, aligning with ESG principles. Beyond that, it empowers financial institutions to serve communities better, improving access to credit and fostering financial inclusion. By streamlining processes, Wave helps businesses grow sustainably, which ultimately contributes to economic development. A: ASOCIO’s mission to promote digital skills and foster a connected, inclusive digital future resonates deeply with what Wave offers. The system not only enhances operational efficiency but also supports broader goals of digital transformation by creating more accessible financial services. This alignment with ASOCIO’s vision is part of what made Wave stand out. A: Moving forward, SITS will continue to develop innovative solutions that drive business growth and sustainability. We remain committed to creating technology that not only solves immediate challenges but also lays the groundwork for a more sustainable digital economy. Our focus will be on enhancing Wave and exploring new opportunities that contribute to both business success and social responsibility.
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President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France, in the latest of several controversial picks. Kushner "is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests," Trump said on his Truth Social website, adding that Jared "worked closely with me in the White House." The choice is in keeping with Trump's pattern, so far, of selecting people, often wealthy, who are close to his family or of proven loyalty. Kushner is a multimillionaire real estate executive and former attorney; his son was a senior adviser during Trump's first term. Trump did not mention, however, that the elder Kushner once served jail time -- a two-year sentence, most of it served in a federal prison. Kushner, who is now 70, pleaded guilty in 2004 to 18 counts of tax evasion, witness tampering and making illegal campaign contributions. The case, which was prosecuted by then US attorney Chris Christie, included sordid details, to which Kushner admitted: that he had hired a prostitute to seduce his brother-in-law, a man cooperating in a campaign finance inquiry, and then videotaped the encounter and sent it to the man's wife, Kushner's sister, to dissuade her from testifying against him. Sign up to get our free daily email of the biggest stories! Christie, who worked on Trump's first presidential transition team and then opposed him in this year's Republican primary contests, later said Kushner had committed a "loathsome" and "disgusting crime." In 2020, Trump issued a pardon to Kushner, whose conviction had resulted in him being disbarred in three states. Nominees for key ambassadorships are often business associates of a president-elect, or major political donors. But it is rare, if not unprecedented, to name a convicted felon. The first two men to fill the prestigious Paris post were famed inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin and a future president, Thomas Jefferson. If confirmed, Kushner would succeed Denise Bauer, a former ambassador to Belgium who was a major Democratic fundraiser and donor. md/bbk/mdSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — De'Vondre Campbell's decision to quit on his team in the middle of a game overshadowed the bigger issues for the San Francisco 49ers. An offense that was one of the most dynamic in the NFL during a run to the Super Bowl last season has been just ordinary for most of 2024 and was downright bad in a 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night that just about ended San Francisco's playoff hopes. San Francisco (6-8) was held to its fewest yards (191) in a regular-season game in eight seasons under coach Kyle Shanahan and its fewest points since Shanahan's debut in 2017 on a rainy night that will be remembered mostly for Campbell walking off the field in the middle of the game with a towel draped over his head. The game also featured San Francisco going three-and-out on four drives as Brock Purdy struggled to connect with his receivers. Deebo Samuel dropped a potential touchdown pass after complaining earlier in the week about a lack of touches. Purdy then missed Ricky Pearsall on an underthrown deep shot in the fourth quarter before throwing an interception into the end zone that ended the Niners' comeback attempt. “I just feel like I had a lot of plays left out there that I could have made for our team,” Purdy said. “I thought the defense and special teams played so good. That’s what’s hurting me is I just feel like I failed the team. I could have been better for our offense and we could have put up more points.” Scoring has been an issue this season for the 49ers, who have been missing key playmakers like Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk for much of the season. San Francisco is scoring 8.5 fewer points per game on offense than the Niners did through 14 games last season. Red-zone defense. After allowing touchdowns on 13 consecutive red-zone drives over the previous four games, the 49ers kept the Rams out of the end zone on all three drives that went inside the 20. Receivers. The 49ers failed to get much production from their wide receivers with Purdy going 6 for 20 for 63 yards with an INT and a 19.4 rating when targeting wideouts. Samuel had 16 yards on seven targets with the key drop. Jauan Jennings had two drops and was the target on the interception. Pearsall had one catch for 16 yards on four targets. LB Dre Greenlaw returned for the first time since tearing his left Achilles tendon in last season's Super Bowl. Greenlaw had eight tackles in the first half as he brought needed intensity and physical play that had been missing for much of the season. Campbell. The 49ers are deciding whether to waive or suspend Campbell, who lost his starting job when Greenlaw returned and then refused to play when he was needed. “His actions from the game just is not something you can do to your team or your teammates and still expect to be a part of our team,” Shanahan said. “We’re working through exactly the semantics of it right now, but we’ll handle the situation appropriately.” Greenlaw came out of the game feeling OK after leaving with soreness in his knee and Achilles tendon. He is day to day. ... S Ji’Ayir Brown (groin) and LB Dee Winters (neck) are also day to day. ... LT Trent Williams (ankle) is still trying to get back to play after missing the last four games. Shanahan said Williams' recovery has been "a lot slower than anticipated.” 0 — The Niners didn't reach the red zone once all game, with their deepest penetration into Rams territory being when they reached the 27 on a third-quarter field goal drive. This marked the first time since Week 11 in 2010 that the 49ers didn't run a single play inside the opponent's 25. The 49ers visit Miami on Dec. 22. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
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