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NBC Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
2025 Southwick Motocross 450 Moto 2: LIVE Updates
Jett Lawrence made a major statement in the first moto at The Wick 338 to set himself in the best position for the overall win. Dan Beaver, Hunter Lawrence's second-place finish in Moto 1 and Eli Tomac in third were poised to strike in the event of a mistake by Jett. More SuperMotocross News Southwick 450 Qualification | 250 Qualification Justin Barcia to return from knee injury in Southwick Drew Adams sidelined with broken finger Jo Shimoda highlights Japanese MXoN team Southwick Preview | Betting odds Chad Reed among 2025 AMA HoF inductees Chance Hymas out for remainder of 2025 High Point 450 Results | 250 Results Jett Lawrence wins High Point overall; Eli Tomac takes Moto 2 Haiden Deegan shrugs off last week, sweeps High Point
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Business Standard
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Odisha to launch EV Policy 2.0 to target 50% BEV registrations by 2036
The policy framework was discussed at a meeting held here in presence of Usha Padhee, principal secretary, Commerce & Transport, and Vishal Kumar Dev, principal secretary, Energy Press Trust of India The Odisha government has decided to launch EV Policy 2.0 aiming to have at least 50 per cent battery-operated electric vehicles (BEVs) in all new vehicle registrations by 2036. The state is in the process of revising the Odisha EV (electric vehicle) Policy 2021 with an extension of validity and enhancement of incentives for EV buyers and Charge Point Operators (CPOs), an official statement said on Wednesday. The policy framework was discussed at a meeting held here in presence of Usha Padhee, principal secretary, Commerce & Transport, and Vishal Kumar Dev, principal secretary, Energy. Senior officials from both departments took part in comprehensive discussions aimed at advancing Odisha's electric mobility transition and achieving key targets. Registration of EVs are on the rise in the state - from 1.16 per cent in 2021 to 8.71 per cent on June 20, 2025, according to the statement. It was resolved to aim for at least 50 per cent BEVs in all new vehicle registrations by 2036. Odisha currently has over 550 Public Charging Stations (PCS), including captive infrastructure operated by two-wheeler manufacturers, power distribution companies, and oil marketing companies, the statement said. The State Transport Authority (STA) has already issued a request for proposal for developing EV charging stations at strategic locations across the state, the statement said. A holistic approach is being adopted to boost both supply (manufacturing ecosystem) and demand (consumer incentives) to ensure balanced and inclusive EV growth, it said.
Barnama
24-06-2025
- General
- Barnama
Orang Asli Student Delighted To Achieve Commendable STPM Results
IPOH, June 24 (Bernama) -- Sira Suhairi, 20, from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Toh Muda Abdul Aziz in Sungai Siput, did not expect to achieve commendable results in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), obtaining a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.09. "I couldn't believe it when I received the results earlier. I am very happy because for the trial exam, my GPA did not reach 3.0," said the Orang Asli girl from the Temiar tribe when contacted by Bernama. Sira, who lived in a hostel located more than 60 kilometres from her home in Kuala Mu, Sungai Siput, said she was highly committed to the extra classes organised by her school.
Boston Globe
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
How should Mass. lawmakers spend the money from the state's millionaires tax? We asked around.
Write to us at . To subscribe, . TODAY'S STARTING POINT Call it the $1.3 billion question: How should Massachusetts spend the extra money that its so-called millionaires tax raised? First, some background. In 2022, Massachusetts voters approved a 4 percent surtax on annual income over $1 million. The constitutional amendment that created it requires that the money go to transportation and education initiatives. Last fiscal year alone, the tax raised more than $2.4 billion, or about $1.3 billion beyond what officials budgeted. This year, revenue has again The amendment left the Legislature with a lot of leeway to decide which initiatives to fund, and lawmakers have been Advertisement This week, lawmakers Advertisement More for the T The Legislature's compromise proposal would give $535 million to the MBTA. But some argue that the T, which has languished with insufficient funding and a backlog of repair work for decades, could use more. Amy Sutherland, a Charlestown resident and Starting Point reader, framed it this way: 'Making the T work at a 21st century level would solve traffic, economic, social, and climate problems in Boston and the surrounding metro area,' she wrote in an email. Jonathan Cohn of Progressive Mass, a liberal advocacy group, suggests using some millionaires tax revenue to expand efforts to make MBTA buses and trains free to ride. Other transportation needs The MBTA isn't the only transit service in the state that could use money. There are also Another possibility, Wilson said, could be to expand so-called Advertisement The federal funding gap But paying for transportation needs alone would leave little for other challenges — including ones that didn't exist when voters first approved the millionaires tax, like the Trump administration's efforts to cut federal funding to states. The administration has moved to 'Resources should be allocated to protect the schools impacted by these attacks,' Dominic Copeland and Davian Pagan of the Massachusetts Communities Action Network, a faith-based organizing collective, wrote. Jessica Tang leads the state branch of the American Teachers Association, which supported passage of the amendment. Tang said that $690 million — about half the Legislature's compromise proposal — could support low-income students and students with disabilities, as well as cover the Medicaid reimbursements that schools use to provide speech therapy, nursing, and more. The administration is also pushing legislation in Congress that would cut federal student aid, which helps low-income What's next? There's no shortage of ideas about what to do with the money, but the debate over the millionaires tax may be unfolding on borrowed time. Some business leaders remain staunchly opposed, arguing that the tax is a drag on the economy and will cause wealthier residents to leave the state. Research groups that support the tax recently reported that Advertisement Even if it stays in effect, it's unclear how much the tax will raise in the future. The surtax is tied to inflation, which means its income threshold has risen. In effect, the millionaires tax may Still, any repeal effort would likely take years. And for now, the tax continues to bear fruit, raising more than state officials expected. Wilson, of Transportation for Massachusetts, sees a long list of possibilities. 'There are a lot of needs across the state,' he wrote. 🧩 9 Across: 83° POINTS OF INTEREST A black bear chewed on a garbage container in Wolcott, Conn., back in 2006. Steven Valenti/Associated Press Boston and New England What do we do now? The Karen Read retrial may be over, Beth Teitell writes, but Filthy animals: Rats in Boston are spreading leptospirosis, Struggle to survive: Amid tough tariffs and harsh immigration policies, Connecticut bears: Encounters with humans are happening so frequently that some lawmakers want to start a bear-hunting season. ( Vermont visitors: Tourism businesses in the north are feeling the impact of Trump's rhetoric against Canada as Quebecers start to boycott US travel. ( Trump administration Iran options: President Trump's announcement that he could take up to two weeks to decide whether to attack Iran not only buys him time, it also gives him several new military and covert options. ( The Tok isn't really Tiking: Trump delayed the ban on TikTok by another 90 days. The new deadline for a sale is Sept. 17. ( Silent treatment: Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president. But yesterday, he said nothing about the holiday. Instead, he complained on Truth Social that there are 'too many non-working holidays in America.' ( The Nation and the World Israel and Iran: The countries Social Security rush: Worsening finances and claims of fraud are prompting nervous recipients to take their retirement payments earlier than planned. Adding insult to injury: NFL widows who struggled to care for ex-players who had the devastating degenerative brain disease CTE say a new study is insulting and dismissive of their experience. ( Rout: The Indiana Pacers rolled to an easy Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, forcing a Game 7 Sunday night. ( VIEWPOINTS The Globe's Opinion pages featured two different takes on Israel's war with Iran. Matthew Levitt, director of the Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, made the case that Ankit Panda, the Stanton senior fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Nicole Grajewski, a fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, warned that the US Meanwhile, the Globe's editorial board weighed in on the Karen Read verdict, Advertisement BESIDE THE POINT By Teresa Hanafin 💘 Blind date: He's a data analyst whose family immigrated; she's a teacher who used to work in immigration law. 📖 Contradictions: Jen Hamilton, a nurse with 4.2 million followers on TikTok, picked up her Bible a couple of weeks ago and 🦁 The next 'White Lotus': Travel writer Christopher Muther tried to have a non-working vacation. But when he entered the Mahali Mzuri 📺 Top TV picks: From 'The Better Sister' to 'Forever,' here are Chris Vognar's 💦 A watery escape: Of the Charles River's 80-mile journey from Hopkinton to Boston Harbor, the last 6 miles are a pure delight. Here are 🧒 Keeping kids busy: Here's a sample of 🌮 Keeping kids fed: And after all that excitement, Kara Baskin suggests some stress-free and delicious Advertisement Thanks for reading Starting Point. This newsletter was edited by ❓ Have a question for the team? Email us at ✍🏼 If someone sent you this newsletter, you can 📬 Delivered Monday through Friday. Ian Prasad Philbrick can be reached at
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Point Surpasses 15,000 Homeowners Funded, Tapping into More Than $1.5 Billion in Home Equity
Surging homeowner demand and oversubscribed securitizations solidify Point's position at the forefront of home equity investing Palo Alto, California, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Point, a leading home equity investment platform, proudly announces a significant milestone: funding its 15,000th homeowner. This achievement underscores Point's commitment to providing innovative financial solutions, enabling homeowners across the U.S. to access over $1.5 billion in home equity. "Reaching 15,000 funded homeowners is more than just a number; it's a testament to our mission of financial inclusivity," said Eddie Lim, CEO and cofounder of Point. "We've seen firsthand how accessing home equity can transform lives, whether it's eliminating or consolidating debt, funding education, or navigating financial hardships, without monthly payments. Our growth reflects homeowners' trust in us to help them achieve their financial goals." Since its inception, Point has revolutionized the way homeowners leverage their property's value through its flagship product, the Home Equity Investment (HEI). Unlike traditional loans, the HEI offers homeowners a lump sum in exchange for a share in their home's future appreciation, with no monthly payments and a 30-year term to settle the investment. This model has proven especially beneficial for those who might not qualify for conventional financing due to credit constraints or variable income streams. This milestone comes on the heels of Point's most recent securitization, a $248 million rated transaction completed in partnership with funds managed by Blue Owl Capital. The deal was significantly oversubscribed, securing more than $2 billion in investor orders and marking Point's fourth rated and largest securitization to date. The strong investor demand reflects the growing institutional appetite for Home Equity Investments and validates the performance and scalability of Point's platform. These transactions not only provide capital to fund more homeowners but also demonstrate increasing confidence in HEIs as a maturing, mainstream asset class. About Point Point is the leading home equity platform making homeownership more valuable and accessible. Point's flagship product, the Home Equity Investment (HEI), empowers homeowners to unlock their equity to eliminate debt, get through periods of financial hardship, and diversify their wealth – without adding to their monthly expenses. Point has worked with more than 15,000 homeowners, unlocking more than $1.5 billion in home equity. Point's HEI enables investors to access a previously untapped asset class – owner-occupied residential real estate. Founded in 2015 by Eddie Lim, Eoin Matthews, and Alex Rampell, Point is backed by top investors, including Westcap, Andreessen Horowitz, Ribbit Capital, Greylock Partners, Bloomberg Beta, Blue Owl Capital, Alpaca VC, and Prudential. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, please visit Amanda Woolley Point 3603191738 awoolley@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
