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The Sun
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia to host WPC Asia Pickleball Grand Slam
MALAYSIA will host the WPC Asia Pickleball Grand Slam 2025, the largest and most prestigious pickleball event ever held in Asia. Taking place from 16-20 July 2025 at The Pickle Grounds, a custom-built rooftop venue atop One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, the tournament is expected to welcome over 1,500 players from 16+ countries and attract more than 3,000 spectators. This milestone event positions Malaysia as a rising force in the global pickleball scene. Since its launch in 2019, the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) has rapidly expanded to include over 80 events across 15+ countries on four continents. With over 60,000 registered players worldwide, the WPC has grown into the largest and most inclusive pickleball championship series globally. The Grand Slam will feature top global athletes such as Vanshik Kapadia (India), the reigning WPC Asia Treble Champion in Men's Singles, Men's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, and Anna Clarice Patrimonio (Philippines), the defending Women's Singles Champion. Other notable competitors include players from the United States, Australia, China, Vietnam, Japan, Poland, and Malaysia's rising stars like Colin Wong, Razlan Rawi, and Sharneem Reyes.
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia to host WPC Asia Pickleball Grand Slam 2025
Malaysia will host the WPC Asia Pickleball Grand Slam 2025, the largest and most prestigious pickleball event ever held in Asia. Taking place from 16-20 July 2025 at The Pickle Grounds, a custom-built rooftop venue atop One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, the tournament is expected to welcome over 1,500 players from 16+ countries and attract more than 3,000 spectators. This milestone event positions Malaysia as a rising force in the global pickleball scene. Since its launch in 2019, the World Pickleball Championship (WPC) has rapidly expanded to include over 80 events across 15+ countries on four continents. With over 60,000 registered players worldwide, the WPC has grown into the largest and most inclusive pickleball championship series globally. The Grand Slam will feature top global athletes such as Vanshik Kapadia (India), the reigning WPC Asia Treble Champion in Men's Singles, Men's Doubles, and Mixed Doubles, and Anna Clarice Patrimonio (Philippines), the defending Women's Singles Champion. Other notable competitors include players from the United States, Australia, China, Vietnam, Japan, Poland, and Malaysia's rising stars like Colin Wong, Razlan Rawi, and Sharneem Reyes.
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
My 3 Favorite Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
I'm not getting any younger. These days, I'm thinking more and more about retiring and the stream of passive income that will allow me to thrive instead of merely surviving. I'm attracted to high yields like everybody else, but there are more important factors to consider. Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC), W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC), and Realty Income (NYSE: O) have been hovering at the top of my list of dividend stocks to buy because they do more than just offer a high yield. All three of these stocks have remarkable track records when it comes to maintaining and raising their payouts. At the moment, they offer yields that are more than triple the average yield you'd receive from the average dividend payer in the S&P 500 index. Put it together, and they're hard to ignore. 1. Ares Capital Ares Capital is the largest business development company (BDC) with shares that trade publicly. These specialized entities fill in the private lending gap created by American banks that no longer lend directly to midsize businesses. Starved for capital, midsize businesses are willing to borrow at very attractive interest rates. The weighted average yield on Ares Capital's $27 billion portfolio was 9.8% at the end of March. Ares Capital isn't shy about sharing its investment income with shareholders. Just about every penny earned is paid out to a quarterly dividend that offers an 8.7% yield at recent prices. The BDC has a tendency to make extra dividend payments in times of plenty rather than commit to a permanent payout increase. Investors seeking a reliable income base will be glad to know its quarterly payout has been rising, or at least stable, since 2009. Direct lending to midsize businesses can be risky, but Ares Capital's enormous footprint in the asset management space means it has plenty of excellent borrowers to choose from. The BDC is externally managed by a subsidiary of Ares Management, a leading global alternative investment manager with around $546 billion in assets under management. Members of Ares Capital's underwriting team have over 25 years of experience on average, and it shows. At the end of March, just 0.9% of Ares Capital's total investment portfolio was on nonaccrual status. 2. W.P. Carey If you're willing to accept a smaller yield upfront in exchange for frequent payout increases, consider W.P. Carey. Shares of this diversified real estate investment trust (REIT) have been under pressure since it spun off its office building portfolio in 2023 and lowered its dividend accordingly. Throughout the Great Recession, W.P. Carey managed to raise its quarterly payout. The COVID-19 pandemic pulled the rug out from under its office portfolio, but it only lowered its payout by 19.7% in 2023, plus shareholders received new shares of Net Lease Office Properties. W.P. Carey has raised its dividend every quarter since it spun off Net Lease Office Properties. At recent prices, it offers a huge 5.7% yield that investors can reasonably expect to grow significantly in the years ahead. Its portfolio is highly diversified. It's three largest tenants combined are responsible for just 7% of total rent payments received annually. In April, management told us to expect between $4.82 and $4.92 in adjusted funds from operations (FFO), a proxy for earnings used to evaluate REITs. That's more than enough to meet a dividend commitment currently set at an annualized $3.60 and raise it further. 3. Realty Income Like W.P. Carey, Realty Income is a diversified REIT with steadily growing profits produced by a large portfolio of commercial property. Its cash flows grow reliably because annual rent escalators are written into long-term net leases that transfer all the variable expenses associated with building ownership to the tenant. At recent prices, Realty Income shares offer a 5.7% yield and confidence that comes with a very long payout raising streak. The company recently raised its monthly dividend payout for the 131st time since going public in 1994. With a 56-year operating history and 15,627 commercial properties spread throughout eight countries, Realty Income can borrow at interest rates that its smaller peers can only dream about. The company recently sold around $1.5 billion worth of euro-denominated notes at an effective rate of just 3.7%. For many companies that own their facilities, selling their buildings to Realty Income and leasing them back is an increasingly popular financing option. With the vast majority of leaseable buildings still owned by the businesses that operate in them, investors can look forward to many more years of steady payout raises. Should you invest $1,000 in Ares Capital right now? 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Newsweek
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Americans Told To Stay Out of The Sun in 21 States
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Heat-related alerts were in place for 21 states across the U.S. on Thursday, and the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of "dangerously hot conditions" in some places. Why It Matters Officials warned that extended time outdoors without adequate hydration and cooling measures could lead to heat-related illnesses. What To Know Extreme heat watches were in effect for parts of southern Nevada, southeastern California, and southern Arizona. Portions of south central Arizona could hit temperatures of up to 118, the NWS said, and parts Nevada and California were expected to reach 115. Death Valley National Park's temperatures could exceed 120, the agency said. Vehicles drive past a sign on the 110 Freeway warning of extreme heat and urging energy conservation during a heat wave in downtown Los Angeles, California on September 2, 2022. Vehicles drive past a sign on the 110 Freeway warning of extreme heat and urging energy conservation during a heat wave in downtown Los Angeles, California on September 2, 2022. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images "An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur," the NWS says. "Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat." It advised: "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors." Heat advisories, issued "for dangerous heat conditions that are not expected to reach warning criteria," were in effect for numerous states as of early Thursday, including: Colorado Connecticut Delaware Massachusetts Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Texas Triple-digit temperatures were expected in far west Texas and New Mexico's Luna County, where the NWS advised residents in affected areas to try to limit strenuous to early morning or evening. A large portion of the Midwest was also under extreme heat watch, including parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois, with a heat wave expected in this area over the weekend. "Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are anticipated Sunday into early next week," the NWS Weather Prediction Center (WPC) said in a post Wednesday. "This level of heat can be dangerous to anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration," the WPC added. What People Are Saying NWS Las Vegas said on X, Tuesday: "Extreme Heat Warning is in effect Wednesday & Thursday with Major Heat Risk across parts of the region. This heat can impact anyone, especially those without access to cooling or hydration. Stay cool, stay hydrated, & limit outdoor activity during peak heat." NWS Boston said on X, Tuesday: "[Dangerous Heat & Humidity Expected Next Week] There is high confidence in several days of dangerous heat and humidity in the Mon through Wed time frame of next week. We will have more specific details later in the week, but the potential for Heat Indices of 100-105+ will exist." What Happens Next Forecasts are sometimes subject to change, and the NWS issues regular updates on its website.
Winnipeg Free Press
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Louis Riel division parent council suspended amid catchment fight
The Louis Riel School Division has suspended the operations of one of its 41 parent advisory councils amid a stalemate surrounding controversial catchment changes. The volunteer-run collective at J.H. Bruns Collegiate has been in limbo for the better part of the 2024-2025 school year. The group's last regular meeting with administrators at the Grade 9-12 school in Southdale took place in September. The council was formally put on hiatus in February. 'This suspension was initiated following the principal's insistence on controlling the PAC's agenda, including requiring in-person collaboration before agenda distribution, restricting parent questions during meetings, and limiting agenda items to only those deemed 'actionable,'' Alex Razos, a father of three, wrote in a recent letter to Education Minister Tracy Schmidt. 'These demands are not only inappropriate but fundamentally incompatible with the independent, parent-led nature of a PAC.' Razos said families are being punished for asking about the fallout of catchment changes in southeast Winnipeg. The advisory council could be penalized by the Canada Revenue Agency if it remains inactive and cannot meet to sort out filing necessary documentation, he said. Razos' middle child attends J.H. Bruns — one of three high schools affected by a plan to address high demand for French immersion in the Louis Riel School Division and growth in Sage Creek and surrounding areas. The board of trustees voted in June 2022 to approve a building swap, which has been repeatedly delayed, between Collège Béliveau and Windsor Park Collegiate, the larger of the two neighbouring sites. Trustees also agreed to change the designated high school for English students living in Sage Creek, from WPC to J.H. Bruns. At the time, the board voted to lobby the province for funding to expand capacity at J.H. Bruns, located 1.6 kilometres closer to the suburb than WPC, so it could accommodate an influx of students. Razos and others have questioned whether there was a simpler solution, given senior administration has proposed renovations be undertaken at three high schools. 'At the end of the day, we're volunteer parents that just want to discuss the school and make it better, as best we can — knowing that we have these hurdles in front of us,' he said during a phone interview. The division originally suggested an addition to J.H. Bruns could be complete 'as early as September 2024.' Provincial funding to begin the design stage of the project was only approved in early 2025. Multiple parents told the Free Press their inquiries about timelines and the school's response to overcrowding have been met with hostility. 'Persistence isn't persecution. We want to know what will happen (to our kids),' said one parent of a J.H. Bruns student who asked their name be withheld to protect their teenager's identity. A government spokesperson said Schmidt met with members of the advisory council in April and immediately requested her office follow up with the division. Superintendent Christian Michalik and board chair Chris Sigurdson both said the school division has extended multiple invitations to the council to engage in dialogue, including through a mediator provided by the Manitoba School Boards Association. 'We are hopeful that, in time, through direct discussion, the relationship between the division and the PAC at J.H. Bruns can be repaired,' Michalik said in a statement. 'For that reason, we do not intend to engage in discussion through the media.' Sigurdson, who has sat on the division's board since 2010, called the impasse 'unfortunate.' 'We have many, many schools in our division that have active PACs that do great work for our communities and they follow the protocols,' he said. The division has informed the council that its executive is still responsible for fulfilling the role of a treasurer who recently resigned, and Louis Riel School Division's chief financial officer can assist with any outstanding filings. Maggie MacintoshEducation reporter Maggie Macintosh reports on education for the Free Press. Originally from Hamilton, Ont., she first reported for the Free Press in 2017. Read more about Maggie. Funding for the Free Press education reporter comes from the Government of Canada through the Local Journalism Initiative. Every piece of reporting Maggie produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
