Police said the driver remained at the scene following the collision and has been cooperative with investigators.
https://www.courant.com/2025/11/21/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-in-branford/
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All you need to know about the Prep Bowl, Minnesota’s high school football championship games
Seven high school football state champions will be crowned this week at U. S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The 2024 Prep Bowl features nine undefeated teams, four matchups between unbeaten teams and a Class 6A matchup between two teams that were . 500 in the regular season. Here’s all you need to know to get ready for this year’s Prep Bowl: • Tickets: $16 adults, $10 students (Note: Tickets will only be sold online at MSHSL. org/tickets ) • Local cable, southeastern Minnesota: Spectrum (Ch. 192); KMTelecom (Ch. 16); Metronet (Ch. 92); AcenTek (Ch. 70); HBC (Ch. 18); Xtream (Ch. 106). • Watch on a Smart TV or mobile device: Download the KSTP-5 app • Over the air (with antenna): Watch for no cost, on Channel 6. 2 in the Rochester and Austin areas • Stream on a home computer: Prep45. com Who: Kasson-Mantorville (11-1) vs. Orono (9-3) When: 1 p. m. Friday, Nov. 21. Last Year: Becker beat Totino-Grace 24-8 in the Prep Bowl. About Orono: The Spartans are at state for a third consecutive year and the fourth time in five seasons. They’re in the Prep Bowl for the first time in program history. The Section 6-4A champions have three losses this season, against Delano, Marshall and Byron. Orono lost to Byron the team K-M beat in the Section 1-4A title game 32-13 in Week 2 of the regular season. Orono earned revenge against Marshall, edging it 15-14 in overtime last week in the state semifinals, converting an 18-yard 2-point conversion to earn the dramatic win. The Spartans average 311. 5 yards per game, including 177. 4 on the ground. Quarterback Griffin Mauer leads the team with 598 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. He’s also passed for 1, 430 yards and 16 TDs. Bennett Halverson leads the team with 30 catches for 482 yards and 7 touchdowns. About Kasson-Mantorville: The 11-1 KoMets are one of the more balanced teams in the state. Quarterback Grady Babcock runs their option offense to perfection and has the ability to beat opponents with his arms, legs and football IQ. Running backs Parker Richards, Jeremiah Peterson-Gordon, Logan Louks, Kaylub White and Keymoni Bent have all turned in big plays or games this season. Kicker Miles Bungum is an added weapon for the KoMets; he booted the game-winning field goal in the section semifinals against Stewartville, and he kicked one PAT and a 19-yard field goal last week in a 16-14 state semifinals win against Grand Rapids. In their past four games, the No. 3-ranked KoMets have defeated the Nos. 1, 4, 6 and 7 teams in the state poll (Byron, Grand Rapids, Stewartville and Hill-Murray). Orono was unranked. Who: Goodhue (12-0) vs. Jackson County Central (12-0) When: 4 p. m. Friday, Nov. 21 Last Year: Jackson County Central beat Staples-Motley 42-26. About Goodhue: The Wildcats are in the Prep Bowl at U. S. Bank Stadium for the first time. Their last Prep Bowl appearance came in 2007, when they won their second state championship (their first came in 2003). Goodhue was the state runner-up in 2005. It’s in the state tournament for the 12th time. The Wildcats average 229. 2 rushing yards and 294. 0 total yards per game. The Section 4-2A champs also allow a state-best 7. 4 points per game, and score 38. 0 per game. Goodhue was ranked No. 4 in the final Class 2A state media poll this season. This is one of four state championship games this year that feature two undefeated teams. Goodhue won a dramatic state quarterfinal game, 29-28 in OT against Waterville-Elysian-Morristown, then beat Holdingford 24-7 in last week’s state semifinals to reach the championship game. About Jackson County Central: The No. 1-ranked team in the state all season is back in the Prep Bowl to defend its state title. The Huskies are led by the No. 1-ranked player in the Class of 2026 in Minnesota, Roman Voss. The senior QB has committed to the University of Minnesota, where he’s expected to play tight end. Voss is one of the team’s top rushers, and he punts, too. JCC’s offensive line is large and mobile, led by 6-foot-7, 292-pound tackle Weston Rowe. He’s a South Dakota State University commit. JCC has averages 51. 8 points per game (most in the state in Class 2A) and allows 9. 9 points per game (third-fewest in the state in 2A). The Huskies have rolled to the Prep Bowl, winning four postseason games by an average score of 44. 25-5. 25. They beat Section 1 champ Caledonia 42-15 in the state quarterfinals, then shut out Eden Valley-Watkins 38-0 in the semifinals. JCC is at state for the 12th time and fourth consecutive season. It’s in the Prep Bowl for the sixth time, having won titles in 2001 and 2024. Who: Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (12-0) vs. Hills-Beaver Creek (12-0) When: 10 a. m. Saturday, Nov. 22 Last Year: Fertile-Beltrami beat Hills-Beaver Creek 20-8 in the Prep Bowl. About Hills-Beaver Creek: This is the Patriots third trip to the Prep Bowl in their 13th appearance in the state tournament. Last year’s state runners-up won their lone state championship in 1990. Hills-Beaver Creek High School is located in the very southwest corner of Minnesota, approximately 20 miles east of Sioux Falls, S. D. The Patriots were ranked No. 1 in the final 9-Player state media poll of the season. They average 49. 8 points per game and allow 9. 5 points per game. The latter is the best mark in the state in 9-Player. The Section 3 champions beat Red Rock Central 44-14 in the state quarterfinals, then beat Fertile-Beltrami 30-14 in the state semifinals to reach the Prep Bowl. About Hillcrest Lutheran Academy: The Comets are at state for the first time since 2016 and in the Prep Bowl for the first time since 2003. They are 1-5 in past Prep Bowl appearances, winning their lone state title in 2001. HLA is located in Fergus Falls; it won the Section 4 championship. The Comets average 44. 7 points per game and allow 15. 2. HLA won two one-score state tournament games to reach the Prep Bowl. It beat Mabel-Canton 40-38, stopping a two-point conversion attempt in the final seconds to win. HLA then beat Kittson County Central 27-21 in the semifinals. It averages 217. 2 passing yards per game and 195. 2 rushing, for 412. 4 total yards per game. Senior QB Ethan Swedberg (6-4, 195) has thrown for 2, 496 yards and 34 touchdowns, with just 5 interceptions. Senior Drew Fisher has 64 catches for 647 yards and 9 touchdowns, while 6-2 senior Sean Berge has 32 catches for 834 yards (26. 1 yards per catch) and a team-best 13 TDs. Who: Minneota (12-0) vs. Breckenridge (13-0) When: 10 a. m. Friday, Nov. 21 Last Year: Minneota blew out Springfield 70-20 in the Prep Bowl. About Breckenridge: The Cowboys are in the Prep Bowl for the fifth time in school history and the first in 30 years (1995). They won their lone state championship in 1988. This is their 15th time in the state tournament and second in four years. Breckenridge was ranked No. 6 in the final state poll of the season; Minneota was No. 1. The Section 6-1A champion Cowboys average 42. 9 points per game and allow 11. 7. Breckenridge is located approximately 50 miles south of Fargo, N. D. Running back David Erlandson, a 5-foot-10, 195-pound senior, has been all but unstoppable. He averages 11. 3 yards per carry, with 1, 871 yards on 166 carries, and 24 touchdowns. Junior QB Riley Kappes (6-0, 180) has completed 66. 9% of his passes for 1, 428 yards and 20 touchdowns, with just 1 interception. He has also rushed for 730 yards and 12 TDs. Cooper Roberts, a 6-5, 195-pound senior, is the Kappes’ top receiving target; he has 33 catches for 658 yards and 9 touchdowns. About Minneota: Three-time defending state champion and perennial power Minneota is at state for the 18th time in program history. It’s in the Prep Bowl for the 13th time and seeks its 11th championship. The Vikings previous state titles came in 1986, 1987, 1988, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2022, 2023 and 2024. As usual, the ground game is their bread and butter; they average 248. 8 rushing yards per game and 382. 6 total yards per game. The Section 4 champs outscore their opponents by an average of 44. 1 points per game (51. 4-7. 3). The Vikings have recorded four shutouts this fall. They’ve allowed 20 total points in two state tournament games a 42-6 quarterfinal win against Lester Prairie and a 28-14 semifinal win against Mahnomen. Vikings QB Tristen Sussner (6-foot, 160-pound junior) has passed for 1, 508 yards and 24 touchdowns. Senior RB Kellen Bradley (5-11, 175) has rushed for 1, 437 yards and 23 touchdowns. Senior middle linebacker Brock Fier (6-1, 195; 59 tackles, 7 sacks) and Bradley (team-best 81 total tackles) lead the defense. Who: Waseca (12-0) vs. Annandale (12-0) When: 1 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 22 Last Year: Stewartville beat Dassel-Cokato 43-22 in the Prep Bowl to cap a second consecutive unbeaten season. About Waseca: The Bluejays are in the Prep Bowl for the first time ever, in their fifth trip to the state tournament. They previously qualified for state in 2009, 2018, 2019 and 2023. Waseca was ranked No. 4 in Class 3A in the final state media poll of the season. The Jays are led by All-State receiver Deron Russell, who affects games with his rushing, receiving and kick return abilities. Russell, who excels also as one of the state’s best defensive backs, is committed to FCS power North Dakota State. Section 3 champion Waseca averages 26. 8 points per game and allows 7. 8. The latter is the third-best mark in the state, behind Annandale (6. 4) and Pine Island (7. 5). About Annandale: The Section 5 champion Cardinals score 42. 2 points per game and allow a paltry 6. 4. Their defense recorded four shutouts this season and gave up just 36 total points in the regular season. They reached the Prep Bowl by beating Litchfield 19-7 in the state quarterfinals and Minneapolis North 36-20 in last week’s semifinals. Annandale is located approximately 30 miles south of St. Cloud. The Cardinals are in the state tournament for the eighth time in program history and third in a row. They are seeking their first state title, in their second Prep Bowl appearance (2023). Annandale was ranked No. 1 in Class 3A in the final state media poll of the season. Who: Spring Lake Park (12-0) vs. Chanhassen (11-1) When: 4 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 22 Last Year: Elk River beat Alexandria Area 33-24 in the Prep Bowl. About Spring Lake Park: The Panthers were ranked No. 2 in the final state media poll of the season. They survived the state quarterfinals, edging No. 4-ranked Alexandria 13-12 in OT, before blowing out No. 1-ranked St. Thomas Academy 39-23 in the semifinals. SLP’s balanced offense is led by Lamari Brown, a 5-9, 172-pound senior running back. He has carried 171 times for 1, 136 yards (6. 6 per carry) and 15 TDs. Marqueal Mitchell (646 yards, 4 TD) and quarterback Nolan Roach (566 yards, 9 TDs) add more strong options to the rushing attack. Roach has also passed for 992 yards and 12 touchdowns. Chase Warner, a 5-9, 169-pound senior linebacker, leads the SLP defense with 97 total tackles and 7. 5 sacks. SLP is at state for the 10th time and in the Prep Bowl for the third time (1991 state champion, 2016 runner-up). The Panthers average 33. 8 points per game and allow 12. 5. About Chanhassen: The Storm average 32. 1 points per game and allow 15. 0. They suffered their only loss on Sept. 19, a 28-13 loss to No. 1-ranked St. Thomas Academy. Chanhassen’s two state tournament wins came by a combined seven points 23-19 against Cretin-Derham Hall in the quarterfinals and 22-19 against Elk River in last week’s semifinals. They average 207. 0 passing yards and 143. 2 rushing yards per game. Chanhassen is at state for the third consecutive year and the third time ever. It won the 2023 state title in its only previous Prep Bowl appearance. Senior quarterback Nathan Ramler has passed for 2, 473 yards and 28 TDs, with just 3 interceptions. Senior Kade Bush is his top receiving target, with 70 catches for 727 yards and 8 TDs. James Kopfmann has added 46 catches for 891 yards and a team-best 12 TDs. Junior Peyton Ramsay leads the ground attack with 873 yards and 11 TDs. Who: Edina (8-4) vs. Moorhead (8-4) When: 7 p. m. Friday, Nov. 21. Last Year: Maple Grove defeated Minnetonka 28-21 in the Prep Bowl. About Edina: The Hornets are led by one of the state’s best all-around athletes, QB Mason West. This is the final football game for the 6-foot-6, 220-pound senior, who will play Division I hockey at Michigan State next year. He was also selected in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. West has passed for 2, 311 yards, 26 TDs and 9 interceptions this season. His top targets are 6-1 senior Jabari Strader (54 rec., 656 yards, 11 TD) and 6-2 senior Sammy Stephenson (40 rec., 744 yards, 10 TD). Chase Bjorgaard, a 5-11, 215-pound senior, leads the rushing attack with 301 carries for 1, 514 yards (5. 0 yards per carry) and 20 TDs. Edina beat Moorhead 51-44 in the regular season finale, at Edina. Edina’s last three games have been decided by a total of four points. The Hornets went 4-4 in the regular season, but beat Farmington (30-17), Forest Lake (31-30), Eden Prairie (23-21) and Minnetonka (42-41) to reach the Prep Bowl. This is Edina’s sixth trip to state and second Prep Bowl appearance (2023 runner-up). Edina West won a state title in 1978.
https://www.postbulletin.com/sports/prep/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-prep-bowl-minnesotas-high-school-football-championship-games
The missing language of mistakes in crypto discourse | Opinion
We love stories. And stories of success we love even more. They’re polished, cinematic, and easy. In tech and especially in crypto and web3, success has become the only acceptable narrative currency. Every conference panel celebrates the outlier who “made it,” while the quiet, unglamorous work of building the false starts, wrong turns, and painful lessons stays offstage. This obsession doesn’t just distort public perception; it reshapes how founders think. In the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, language shapes human cognition, meaning that the words and narratives available to us set the limits of how we perceive, understand, and interpret the world. The crypto community’s “success-only” discourse reshapes how young builders, entrepreneurs, and founders interpret their own journeys. In simple terms: what you talk about becomes what you’re able to see. And in a culture where only wins are spoken aloud, founders begin to equate every misstep with existential failure instead of growth. I see it constantly. Founders come to me covering up failures, denying mistakes, creating a parallel reality where they are successful, as they treat missteps like they’re sins. The industry used to stigmatize mistakes. And entrepreneurs don’t see these missteps as natural data points in the learning curve. They see them as stains on their record. Somewhere along the way, we taught them that perfection is proof of competence. It’s not. It’s a red flag. When success becomes a language trap To continue my analogy with the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, I’d say that the way we talk about entrepreneurship shapes how we experience it. In crypto, the distortion is especially severe. The discourse celebrates spectacular outcomes the overnight unicorn, the 10x token, the founder who “never missed.” But that’s not how companies are built. And that’s not how great products are made. The real journey looks more like what I call mistake zones: product and UX friction, pricing misfires, team miscommunication, clumsy go-to-market moves, and fundraising and narratives that don’t land. Each of these is a test, and most founders fail several before they get one right. But because the industry idolizes “perfect execution,” they start to see failure as fatal rather than formative. The irony? Web3 itself was born from mistakes. Ethereum’s (ETH) resilience was forged in the 2016 DAO hack. Decentralized governance models emerged from centralized breakdowns. Every major innovation in this space began as a reaction to something that went wrong. Yet the more the industry professionalizes, the more allergic it becomes to visible imperfection. The culture that once thrived on experimentation is drifting toward performative infallibility. The furnace of leadership We celebrate success far too publicly and process mistakes far too privately. But making mistakes isn’t just inevitable in entrepreneurship it’s vital. I’ve seen startups break under the weight of small failures because their founders didn’t know how to sit with pain. I’ve also seen founders grow stronger after monumental stumbles. The difference isn’t intelligence, funding, or timing. It’s emotional resilience the ability to metabolize pain into progress. Pressure and pain are not side effects of building; they are the furnace where leadership is forged. A founder who can reflect, adjust, and keep moving after a failure is infinitely more valuable than one who has simply been lucky enough not to fail yet. Mistakes are the raw material of growth. They reveal assumptions. They expose blind spots. They test conviction. But they only work as data if you can stand close enough to the heat without burning out. Mistakes are just data One of the slides I often show to founders reads: “Mistakes are the norm. They’re just data.” That mindset shift changes everything. A failed experiment is not a verdict on the founder’s worth; it’s an information packet. Did the product fail because of onboarding friction? Was the incentive misaligned? Was the story disconnected from metrics? Good founders turn those insights into their next iteration. Great founders turn them into muscle memory. When you think of mistakes as data, you can measure them, control for them, and even model them. Our internal formula for expected weekly growth literally includes variables for failure rate and rollback time. Failure isn’t an interruption to growth; it’s a measurable input. The biggest mistake, of course, is inaction waiting for certainty that never comes. As I tell young entrepreneurs, the only way not to make a mistake is to do nothing. The fear economy Still, the fear of mistakes runs deep. It’s amplified by social media, where visibility is currency and reputation feels fragile. Founders perform competence instead of practicing it. They overpolish decks, overpromise on roadmaps, and go silent during setbacks. This “fear economy” suffocates real innovation. When people are scared to fail publicly, they stop experimenting. They build for optics, not for users. They avoid risk at precisely the stage when they should be taking it. And yet, the paradox is clear: every metric that actually matters product-market fit, user retention, sustainable growth depends on how effectively a team can run, absorb, and learn from small mistakes. A new discourse for builders If language shapes perception, it’s time we changed the words we use around failure. The narrative should not be “avoid mistakes” but “design for safe mistakes.” Build systems flags, canaries, changelogs, mentor feedback loops that make learning inevitable and damage minimal. This isn’t romantic fatalism; it’s strategic realism. The path to product-market fit is paved with controlled failures. Each one should leave the company slightly smarter, faster, and more coordinated. Communities, accelerators, and investors should talk openly about their own misfires. Normalize changelogs not just for product updates but for leadership lessons. Make reflection a KPI. If discourse frames thinking, then founders deserve a new frame one where courage matters more than certainty, and progress is measured not by absence of error but by speed of recovery. The language of growth True entrepreneurship is not a highlight reel. It’s a feedback loop. Every error, from pricing mistakes to messy team dynamics, is a message waiting to be decoded. The founder’s job isn’t to avoid missteps but to interpret them, integrate what they reveal, and keep shipping with more clarity than before. The next generation of founders shouldn’t fear being wrong; they should fear standing still. Because in this industry, as in life, perfection doesn’t build great companies. Adaptation does. And nowhere is this more true than in crypto, where mistakes aren’t just felt, they’re visible. A bug becomes a hack, a miscommunication becomes a sell-off, a poor decision becomes a token chart that bleeds in real time. When your errors are priced into a market by the minute, you don’t get the luxury of denial. If you haven’t built the muscle of analyzing mistakes, preparing for them, and recovering fast, the market will punish you long before a competitor has the chance. That’s why founders in web3 must treat resilience not as a soft skill, but as survival infrastructure because a single unprocessed mistake can crash a young project. At the same time, a well-digested one can become its strongest advantage.
https://crypto.news/the-missing-language-of-mistakes-in-crypto-discourse/
Tesla (TSLA) Stock: The $26 Billion Problem Nobody’s Talking About
TLDR Tesla shares fell 13% in November as retail investors continued buying during the decline A Delaware Supreme Court ruling on Musk’s 2018 pay package could trigger a $26 billion profit hit The potential charge equals more than half of Tesla’s total net income since becoming profitable in 2019 Tesla stock trades at 180 times estimated 2026 earnings compared to 25 times for tech peers Retail investors rotated into Tesla and tech stocks this week before Thursday’s market reversal Tesla shares extended their November slide as retail investors who purchased during the dip now face mounting losses. The stock closed Thursday at $395. 04, marking a 13% decline for the month. Tesla, Inc., TSLA Through Friday, Tesla stock was down approximately 2% year to date. The shares have gained 16% over the trailing 12 months. JPMorgan data shows retail investors actively bought Tesla shares this week. They pulled money from healthcare, industrials, and consumer staples to fund purchases in tech stocks. The buying strategy worked well throughout 2025 until this week. Thursday’s market reversal left many retail investors holding losses on recent purchases. Delaware Court Decision Looms Large Tesla faces a more pressing financial concern than short-term stock movements. The Delaware Supreme Court will soon rule on Musk’s 2018 compensation package. A lower court invalidated the package last year. The judge ruled that negotiations were compromised due to board members’ ties to Musk and their own excessive compensation. If Tesla loses its appeal, the company must account for a replacement stock package at current prices. This creates a $26 billion charge that would hit profits over two years. The amount represents more than half of Tesla’s cumulative net income since 2019. That’s when the company first became profitable. Tesla would need to recognize the expense by August 2027. Spreading $26 billion over eight quarters means $3. 25 billion per quarter in charges. This quarterly expense exceeds Tesla’s actual net income in 21 of the last 25 quarters. The impact would be substantial on reported earnings. Accounting Rules Create Profit Pressure Tesla doesn’t need to pay cash for the stock compensation. The company can simply issue new shares to Musk. However, accounting standards require booking stock compensation as an expense. The logic is that Tesla could have sold those shares on the open market instead. If the Delaware Supreme Court sides with Tesla, Musk keeps his 2018 stock options. The company would avoid additional accounting charges. Those options are currently valued at $116 billion. Brian Dunn from Cornell University said the profit impact signals poor board oversight. He described it as a wealth transfer from shareholders to the company’s largest shareholder. Valuation Gap Widens Tesla stock trades at a premium to tech industry peers. The company’s shares command 180 times estimated 2026 earnings. Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta Platforms trade for an average of 25 times earnings. These companies are building data centers for AI computing. Tesla is developing AI applications including self-driving cars and robots. Revenue from these products hasn’t materialized yet. The company currently faces headwinds from declining car sales. Electric vehicle subsidies are disappearing in key markets. Development costs for projects like humanoid robots continue rising. Tesla disclosed that a failed appeal could materially impact its business and earnings. The board has warned that losing the case might cause Musk to leave the company.
https://blockonomi.com/tesla-tsla-stock-the-26-billion-problem-nobodys-talking-about/
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https://dailyprogress.com/opinion/column/article_4eb7240d-2b3a-5374-8236-21b467b87554.html
Global Electrical Insulating Varnish Market Shows Steady Growth Amid Rising Electrification Demand
Global Electrical Insulating Varnish Market, valued at USD 2. 36 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a 2. 9% CAGR, reaching nearly USD 2. 80 billion by 2029. Strong momentum from industrial electrification and increasing reliance on efficient insulation materials in motors, transformers, and electrical systems continues to support market expansion. As industries modernize and adopt energy-efficient equipment, demand for thermal-resistant and high-dielectric varnish formulations continues to accelerate. Electrical insulating varnishes play an essential role in safeguarding electrical machinery by enhancing durability, preventing short circuits, and improving overall operational efficiency. With industries pushing toward higher safety standards and advanced performance specifications, the development of high-temperature and environmentally compliant varnishes remains a critical focus for manufacturers. Download FREE Sample Report: Market Overview The market spans a wide range of high-performance coatings designed to insulate and protect electrical equipment from moisture, dust, and thermal degradation. These varnishes are widely used across industrial motors, transformers, consumer electronics, and automotive components. As global industries adopt more compact and efficient electrical devices, the need for advanced insulation technology continues to grow. The market also benefits from rising infrastructure development and increasing investments in renewable energy, where specialized insulating varnishes are required to maintain reliability in harsh operating environments. Top Trends Shaping the Electrical Insulating Varnish Market Electrification Surge in Automotive and EV Applications Growing demand for electric motors increases the need for high-quality insulating varnishes. Shift Toward High-Temperature-Resistant Formulations Equipment used in aerospace and heavy-duty industrial settings requires varnishes capable of withstanding extreme thermal stress. Emergence of Bio-Based Insulating Varnishes Sustainability initiatives encourage the development of low-VOC and environmentally friendly coating solutions. Increased Use in Renewable Energy Technologies Wind turbine generators and related components are adopting specialty varnishes for improved performance. Greater Focus on VOC-Compliant Product Lines Regulations across the U. S. and EU are encouraging manufacturers to innovate in low-emission formulations. Rising Miniaturization of Electronics Smaller components require varnishes with improved penetration and enhanced dielectric properties. Steady Expansion Across Emerging Economies Industrialization in Latin America and the Middle East is creating new demand clusters. Key Market Drivers Rising Electrification Across Automotive and Industrial Sectors Motors account for nearly 40% of the varnish demand. • Increasing Investments in Power and Renewable Infrastructure Transformers and generators rely heavily on insulating coatings. • Growing Industrialization in Developing Regions Expanding manufacturing bases require reliable electrical insulation materials. • New High-Temperature Applications in Aerospace and Defense Advanced machinery needs varnishes capable of withstanding demanding environments. Strategic Developments Across the Market Manufacturers are prioritizing R&D initiatives in response to VOC regulations, while simultaneously expanding product portfolios to meet varied application needs. Increased focus on resin formulation, enhanced coating durability, and improved solvent control reflect the industry’s strategic direction. Companies are also investing in scalable production technologies and regional supply chain reinforcement to meet rising demand from Asia-Pacific and automotive hubs in North America and Europe. Technological Advancements Technological progress continues to reshape insulating varnish production. Innovations in resin chemistry, solvent optimization, and environmentally compliant formulations are improving varnish performance, particularly in thermal resistance and dielectric strength. These advancements support the shift toward energy-efficient electrical systems and ensure compliance with evolving global safety standards. Regional Insights Asia-Pacific dominates the market with over 45% share, driven by China’s strong electrical equipment manufacturing sector, rapid urbanization, and investments in renewable energy infrastructure. North America maintains steady demand, supported by high-performance requirements in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. Europe remains a mature market with strong regulations focused on electrical safety and environmental standards, driving consistent adoption of compliant varnishes. Latin America and the Middle East continue to emerge as growth markets, although infrastructure gaps currently constrain widespread adoption. Market Segmentation By Type Wire Enamels • Impregnation Varnish • Other By Application Motors • Transformers • Home Appliance • Electric Tools • Automobile • Other Key Companies Elantas Strong global footprint in electrical insulation materials. • Hitachi Chemical Active in advanced resin and coating technologies. • Von Roll Known for high-performance electrical insulation systems. • Kyocera Provides engineered solutions for industrial applications. • Axalta Manufacturing varnishes for motors and industrial equipment. • Superior Essex Key participant in electrical wire coatings. • TOTOKU TORYO Specializing in varnishes for electrical components. • AEV Offers solutions for transformer and motor insulation. • Spanjaard Active across industrial lubrication and varnish products. • Emtco Supplies specialized insulating materials. • Xianda, RongTai, Taihu Electric, Jiaxing Qinghe Gaoli, JuFeng Important regional producers supporting APAC growth. Market Perspective The Electrical Insulating Varnish Market is poised for sustained growth as industries worldwide transition to more electrified and energy-efficient systems. Increasing demand for motor insulation, transformer reliability, and high-temperature applications underscores the market’s long-term potential. As technological innovation accelerates and global regulations tighten, manufacturers that prioritize advanced formulations and sustainability-focused solutions will remain well-positioned through 2029. Get Full Report Here: Contact us International: +1(332) 2424 294 | Asia: +91 9169162030 Website:.
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Connections Help, Hints & Clues for Today, November 22
Need help with the November 22, 2025 (#895) edition of NYT Connections? We’re here to help you save your winning streak with some clues and hints. Connections by The New York Times is one of the most popular puzzles available online. Created by editor Wyna Liu, the objective of this daily word game is to sort 16 given words into groups of four. Players must identify the hidden connections within the assortment that dictate which words belong together in a group. Players will only get four guesses to figure out the hidden themes and make their choices accordingly. Moreover, the game also provides a “one away.” notification as a hint. So, check out the hints and answers for the November 22 Connections puzzle below. Connections hint for November 22 The 16 words in today’s puzzle are: SKIPPER, TOUCH, TAR, SWEETHEART, SPLASH, BIG, CHAYOTE, PLEA, SWAB, DURIAN, SOURSOP, SALTY DOG, DROP, RAW, BITTER MELON, and DAB. Here are some hints for each group: Yellow Group: This group features words related to a small amount of something. Green Group: The words in this group are used to describe a maritime career. Blue Group: The words in this set are related to popular exotic foods. Purple Group: The collection features words that are often paired with a single common word. What are the Connections answers for today, November 22? Here are the answers for the November 22 NYT Connections puzzle: Yellow Group: Little Bit DAB, DROP, SPLASH, and TOUCH. Green Group: Sailor- SALTY DOG, SKIPPER, SWAB, and TAR. Blue Group: Tropical Fruits/Vegetables BITTER MELON, CHAYOTE, DURIAN, and SOURSOP. Purple Group: _____Deal BIG, PLEA, RAW, and SWEETHEART. In addition to Connections, The New York Times also offers other popular games such as Wordle, Pips, Strands, Sudoku, and more. Fans can check out these unique puzzles on the New York Times website as well as the official NYT Games app.
https://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/2065924-connections-help-hints-clues-today-november-22-new-york-times
Form 8.3 – JTC Plc
FORM 8. 3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8. 3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser: Jupiter Fund Management Plc(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.(c) Name of Offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeJTC plc(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:(e) Date dealing undertaken: For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure20th November 2025(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”No 2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE If there are positions or rights to . (a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any) Class of relevant security: 1p ordinaryInterestsShort positionsNumber%Number%(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 1, 965, 1891. 14%(2) Cash-settled derivatives: (3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell: TOTAL: 1, 965, 1891. 14% All interests and all short positions should be disclosed. Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions). (b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options) Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: None Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages: None 3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in. The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated. (a) Purchases and sales Class of relevant securityPurchase/sale Number of securitiesPrice per unitOrdinary 1pSale86, 16912. 88 (b) Cash-settled derivative transactions Class of relevant securityProduct description e. g. CFDNature of dealing e. g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unitNONE (c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options) (i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying Class of relevant securityProduct description e. g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitType e. g. American, European etc. Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unitNONE (ii) Exercise Class of relevant securityProduct description e. g. call optionExercising/ exercised againstNumber of securitiesExercise price per unitNONE (d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities) Class of relevant securityNature of dealing e. g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable)None 4. OTHER INFORMATION (a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer: Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” NONE (b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to: (i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced: If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” NONE (c) Attachments Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO Date of disclosure: 21st November 2025Contact name:\Emma MitchinsonTelephone number: 0203 817 1620 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129. The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www. thetakeoverpanel. org. uk.
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Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) Pave the Way, This New Meme Coin Could be Next to Soar 14221%
In the world of cryptocurrency, few stories are as visually striking as those of Shiba Inu and Dogecoin. These two tokens transformed internet meme culture into financial phenomena, turning viral popularity into market caps and mobilizing retail investors across the globe. Now, as that wave of meme-coin mania rises again, a fresh contender has emerged, Little Pepe. With presale momentum mounting and infrastructure features baked in, Little Pepe might not just follow the path carved by SHIB and DOGE; it could leap past them. The Evolution of Memecoins With the endorsement of celebrities and a devoted following in cyberspace, Dogecoin has become a household name in crypto. The coin’s success proved an essential lesson: community plus meme potency equals market impact. Years later, Shiba Inu took that momentum to another level. With a focus on DeFi integration, ecosystem development, and an intensely loyal community known as the “Shib Army,” SHIB demonstrated that meme coins could merge entertainment with genuine utility. Its market cap soared past $40 billion at its peak, an astonishing feat for a token once dismissed as “just another meme.” These two coins didn’t merely ride speculative waves; they proved that brand identity, virality, and timing could drive immense value. They showed that narrative, when fused with innovation, could outperform even traditional fundamentals. That same fusion is now propelling LILPEPE into the spotlight. Little Pepe (LILPEPE): Cryptocurrency’s Next Big Icon Enter Little Pepe, a meme-coin project that does more than ride viral waves. The presale is active and approximately 96% complete in Stage 13, priced at $0. 0022, having raised over 27. 4 million and sold 16. 6 billion tokens already in all stages. The difference with Little Pepe is the combination of meme culture and real blockchain utility: its own Layer-2 network, for meme-tokens, anti-sniper bots, exceptionally low fees, a launchpad, and the ability to launch other projects. This dual narrative, viral appeal plus infrastructure focus, is precisely the kind of positioning that captures the attention of speculative investors. Where DOGE soared on social media momentum and SHIB on community narrative, Little Pepe is offering both the story and a roadmap. Why Timing is Crucial Crypto history has shown that timing is everything. Both Dogecoin and Shiba Inu soared during periods when markets were hungry for cultural connection and speculative excitement. Now, the stage appears set for another wave. The crypto landscape in late 2025 is far more mature, yet the appetite for meme coins remains strong. The difference today is that investors are no longer dismissing these assets as “jokes.” Little Pepe’s growing social traction, coupled with a rapidly expanding holder base, mirrors the early days of both DOGE and SHIB. Those who understand the rhythm of meme market cycles see the parallels and recognize the potential magnitude of what comes next. Why LILPEPE Could Outperform Several factors could make LILPEPE the next headline-making token. First is its presale success, which reflects strong investor confidence. Few meme coins in history have raised as much capital as early before listing. This capital provides a solid foundation for marketing, exchange listings, and ecosystem expansion, three catalysts that historically fuel post-launch rallies. When projects like SHIB delivered over 40, 000, 000% returns and DOGE surged more than 20, 000% from its lows, they did so not merely on speculation, but on collective belief, belief that the internet could mint wealth through community and creativity. That same energy now surrounds LILPEPE. Analysts and early supporters speculate that it could achieve a potential rally exceeding 14, 000%, a figure that captures both optimism and mathematical possibility given its presale traction and viral exposure. The Dawn of a New Meme Cycle Every cycle brings a new protagonist. The previous bull run crowned Shiba Inu as the heir to Dogecoin’s throne. With strong fundamentals, unmatched virality, and impeccable timing, Little Pepe is not just another token; it’s the next leap in crypto’s evolving culture. And if projections hold, the world may soon witness the rise of a new internet legend, one capable of soaring 14, 221% and beyond. For more information about Little Pepe (LILPEPE) visit the links below:.
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How long does Aurora Borealis last in Fisch?
In Fisch, Aurora Borealis is one of the possible Weather that can trigger randomly or be activated using a specific totem. This is one of the rarest Weather in the game, with a minuscule chance of occurring naturally. While active, it increases the odds of caught fish having the Aurora Mutation. It lasts up to 30 minutes at a time, i. e., the entire duration of the night during which it activates. Owing to its rarity and challenging manual activation, Aurora Borealis is one of the most sought-after Weather in the game. Here’s everything you need to know about it. An overview of Aurora Borealis in Fisch Aurora Borealis has a 0. 6% chance of activating whenever night falls in-game. This makes it the rarest non-event exclusive Weather in the experience, doubly so since it’s nighttime-exclusive. The only Weather to be close to its activation chance is Eclipse, which has a 4. 6% spawn chance. Its activation triggers at the very beginning of the night and lasts until the sun rises once again. Since nighttime lasts 30 minutes in this experience, this makes Aurora Borealis’ duration 30 minutes. You can use the Aurora Totem to manually activate the Weather, should you wish to change the Weather on command. The Aurora Totem can potentially be acquired from Treasure Chests, fished from the Brine Pool, or purchased from the Daily Shop for 500, 000 C$. While expensive, the resulting effects of the Weather are worth it. This guide lists all Mutation multipliers in Fisch to help you gauge which of them are worth pursuing. Aurora Borealis effects In addition to the stark visuals of Aurora Borealis spreading across the night sky, the Weather is accompanied by several gameplay changes. These include the following: Every caught fish has a 1% chance to be afflicted by the Aurora Mutation. Every player on the server receives a 9x Luck bonus. Aurora Borealis is unaffected by items like the Sundial Totem. Aurora Rod is only purchasable in Vertigo while Aurora Borealis is active. You can also get a unique badge called Experienced True Beauty for playing the game while Aurora Borealis is active. Also read: Unique Roblox username ideas for new players FAQs on Fisch How long does Aurora Borealis last in Fisch? Aurora Borealis lasts up to 30 minutes, which is the entire duration of the night. Can Aurora Borealis be activated manually? Yes, you can use the Aurora Totem to manually trigger Aurora Borealis. How do I get the Aurora Totem? You can randomly get Aurora Totems from Treasure Chests or the Brine Pool, or purchase them from the Daily Shop for 500, 000 C$.
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