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Last week’s all-new episode of Outlander Season 7 Part 2 revealed that Jamie Fraser ( Sam Heughan ) was not in fact dead, but very much alive! His triumphant reunion with Claire ( Caitriona Balfe ) was woefully cut short by the fact that he had Redcoats on his tail. Jamie takes old friend Lord John Grey ( David Berry ) “hostage” to escape, suggesting the Scotsman is apparently blissfully unaware that his pal not only married, but also had sex with his wife. Adding to the awkwardness? The Starz hit show chose this tense moment — Jamie’s return — to finally clue poor William Ransom ( Charles Vandervaart ) in on his true heritage. All in all, it seems like Outlander Season 7 Episode 12 “Carnal Knowledge” will pick up the story in the midst of an emotional maelstrom! What could possibly happen next? Will Lord John reveal that he has, um, “carnal knowledge” of Claire to Jamie? Will William be able to accept that he’s the bastard son of a groom? Will Claire get to hold Jamie again in her arms? What time does an all new episode of Outlander drop on Starz? Here’s everything you need to know to watch Outlander Season 7 Episode 12 “Carnal Knowledge” on Starz... What Day Does Outlander Come Out? Outlander Season 7, Episode 12 “Carnal Knowledge” will premiere on Friday, December 13 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Starz. Don’t want to wait that long to find out what happens when/if Jamie learns what went down between Lord John Grey and Claire? Well, you can stream Outlander Season 7, Episode 12 “Carnal Knowledge” on Starz.com and the Starz app as early as midnight ET Friday, December 13. How Many Episodes are In Outlander Season 7? There are sixteen episodes in total in Outlander Season 7 and the season has been split into two parts by Starz. Outlander Season 7 Part 1 aired last summer and covered Episodes 1-8. Outlander Season 7 Part 2 covers the remaining episodes of the season, aka Episodes 9-16. Outlander Season 7 Episode 11 premiered last week. Nervous you might miss a single new episode of Outlander on Starz? Here’s your guide to when each and every episode of Outlander Season 7 Part 2 comes out on Starz: Note that there is NO new episode of Outlander on Friday, January 10. What Is The Newest Season of Outlander ? So what season of Outlander are we on, already? Confused if this is the final season? It’s okay! Starz has made this kind of confusing! Outlander Season 7 is the most recent season of the Starz show. The first half of the season aired in 2023. The brand new episodes airing on Starz this winter are in Outlander Season 7 Part 2. Starz has already confirmed that Outlander Season 8 will be the last season of the show. Stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe have already wrapped filming on the final season. Can’t find Outlander Season 7 on Netflix? That’s probably because new seasons of Outlander usually migrate over to Netflix about two years after the final episode of the season airs on Starz. So you might not be able to stream Outlander Season 7 on Netflix until 2027. Is Outlander on Netflix? When Will Outlander Season 7 Be on Netflix? Outlander might be on Netflix, but it’s only Seasons 1-6. Outlander Season 7 is not currently on Netflix. You can only catch Outlander Season 7 Part 2 on Starz. We don’t know for sure when Outlander Season 7 will hit Netflix, but it usually takes about two years for a finished season of the Starz hit to make its way to the streaming service. Because Outlander Season 7 will end in January 2025, that means you might have to wait until 2027 to watch the latest episodes on Netflix. How To Watch Outlander On Starz: Outlander Season 7, Episode 12 “Carnal Knowledge” will be available to watch on Starz.com and the Starz app (available to download on iTunes , Google Play , and Amazon ). Starz is also available with an active subscription to Philo ( as well as Sling TV and fuboTV ) for an extra $11/month. A seven-day free trial is available for new subscribers . Can I Watch Outlander On Amazon? Sure thing! You can add Starz to your Prime Video account for an additional $10.99/month . This will let you stream each and every episode of Outlander that’s available on Starz. Amazon offers a seven-day free trial for eligible subscribers. More of a Hulu fan? You can add Starz to your Hulu account for an additional $10.99/month. Hulu also offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Is This The Last Season of Outlander ? Nope, but the end of Outlander is coming. It’s been confirmed that Outlander Season 8 will be the final season of the Starz hit. Outlander ‘s final season wrapped production in Scotland recently. That said, Outlander Season 8 might not be the end of Outlander . A new prequel series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood , also recently wrapped filming its first season in Scotland. Blood of My Blood tells the story of how Claire’s parents and Jamie’s parents each fell in love against the respective backdrops of World War I and tense political upheaval in 1700s Scotland. Jamie Roy and Harriet Slater play the young versions of Jamie’s parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie, while Hermione Corfield and Jeremy Irvine star as Claire’s parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp.IT’S easy to put off thinking about your old age. But more and more people face poverty in later years, as the cost of living goes up. Advertisement 2 Women need to start saving now 2 Jackie Leiper, from Scottish Widows, delves into the data And in Scotland , the risk for women is much starker than for men . New data has revealed 15 per cent of Scottish women expect to work past state pension age, while seven per cent reckon they will never be able to give up their job . And while auto-enrolment pensions have made things a little better in the last decade, women still do not save as much as men, with a projected 30 per cent gender gap in overall retirement income. Scottish Widows has been tracking attitudes toward retirement for the last 20 years, and its Managing Director of Pensions, Jackie Leiper, cites three reasons. Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY TO YOUR BENEFIT Exact date millions will get paid benefits early this Christmas FESTIVE FEAST Cheapest supermarket to save money on Xmas dinner - with essential £2 item She says: “Some of it is around who takes responsibility for raising children , and there’s the fact women get paid a lot less than men. “Then there’s this third area which is finances. It’s an area women tend to procrastinate on — they don’t feel confident or worry they’re not doing what they should and put off taking action.” Investing is another area where men seem to be more assured than women. Jackie says: “One of my favourite stats in the report is that only 34 per cent of women between the ages of 18 and 25 invest but it’s 64 per cent of men of the same age. And that’s young people, who are digitally active. Advertisement Most read in Money LET'S DOUGH First look inside new Glasgow bakery popular with Noel Gallagher & Foo Fighters UNHAPPY HOUR Fury as 11 popular beers AXED with brewery accused of 'wiping out heritage' SHUTTERED Bargain megastore in Scots city to shut for good in days TASTY TAPAS Popular Spanish tapas restaurant to open fifth location in Glasgow “That shows men are more curious and more likely to get going with something and take a bit of a risk.” Jackie also reckons lack of confidence to hedge your bets with cash may be a generational issue. But she adds: “It’s not that women can’t manage money because, in all of the research we’ve done, quite often it’s women who run household finances. They pay the bills and they save. So it’s not that they’re not putting money aside, they’re just more likely to put the money into a cash savings product than think about investing. “That’s partly because investing feels complex. They correlate it with stock markets or buying crypto. Advertisement “We launched a new proposition, Ready-Made Investments , to make it simple. There’s three funds people pick from. They then put in how much they’re going to save and off they go — we do the rest. It’s all digitally enabled — you can open the account in five minutes and that’s aimed at people new to investing. It’s helping to demystify some of the things people have in their head.” I’m a money expert – here are 10 tips to help cut your shopping bills in half And while there are things women can do to help them-selves, Scottish Widows insists it’s also up to the Government to ensure Scots are not left destitute when they finally do give up work. "Auto-enrolment pension laws came into force in 2012, and meant employers had to automatically sign up workers in a scheme. Advertisement MAKE CASH GO FURTHER JACKIE gave her tips for what you should be doing NOW for your retirement: MAKE A PLAN IT’S good to know where you stand financially – so make a plan and do it early. Women are great at running their families’ finances and maybe even having an emergency fund. But also make pension saving a priority – don’t assume you can leave it. For every pound you save in your twenties, the value of that is the same as saving £4 in your fifties. KNOW YOUR PENSION TRACK down what your state pension is going to be. Women, in particular, are going to rely on this money during their retirement but most of them have no idea exactly how much they will qualify for. But you can easily find a pension forecast online. And track down any old pensions too. It may be easier to consolidate them all in one place. TO THE MAX IF you’re in a workplace pension scheme, fantastic. But make sure you are maxing everything out of the scheme. Workplace pensions are quite often tiered. And we often find that if people haven’t engaged with their employer they’re on the minimum amount and could be missing out on a substantial amount of cash. But Jackie says: “It only starts when you’re 20, we are saying it should start from 18. “It also has limitations on how much you earn — so you don’t need to be enrolled unless you earn over £10,000 but that discriminates against part-time people and a lot of part-time workers are women. “Also, auto enrolment contributions are eight per cent and that isn’t enough to get you a decent retirement, even a minimum retirement.” Finally, Jackie adds of the gender divide: “The gap really starts when women are in their thirties, and coincides with when they take time out to have children, so we need to think about how we make it easier for women to return to work. Advertisement Read more on the Scottish Sun HERE WE SNOW AGAIN Full list of Scots cities to be hit by blizzards as storm moves in MISSED CHANCE I'm Sir Alex's biggest signing mistake, I tell him whenever I see him “For example, childcare . The UK and Scottish Governments have made some commitments but it is probably the most expensive bill for a house-hold after their mortgage. “That means a lot of women come out of the work-place or reduce their hours as they juggle childcare. This affects their earnings and, in particular, lifetime earnings and that will flow right through into a poor retirement.”

Reports: Yankees sign LHP Max Fried to 8-year, $218M dealAs family and friends get together for Thanksgiving next Thursday, next week is packed full of hoops action that local fans can take full advantage. As a matter of fact, the only day next week that there isn’t a game is Thanksgiving Day. Take a look at some of the matchups and some of the special events taking place. The Rushville Lions open the 2024-25 season at home Wednesday against Shelbyville. The Lions were 5-19 last year under Coach Kerry Brown. Shelbyville went 11-12. At halftime of Wednesday’s game with the Golden Bears, there will be an unveiling of the POWMIA Chair of Honor in Memorial Gym. Members of the Rolling Thunder will be on hand to speak about the organization’s mission. The major function of Rolling Thunder®, Inc. is to publicize POW/MIA issues. To educate the public that many American Prisoners of War were left behind after all past wars and to help correct the past and to protect future veterans from being left behind should they become Prisoners of War or Missing In Action. We are also committed to helping American veterans from all wars. Rolling Thunder, Inc. is a non-profit organization and everyone donates his or her time because they believe in the POW/MIA Issue. The junior varsity game tips at 6 p.m. Greensburg opens the season at home Tuesday in the annual county-battle with North Decatur. The Pirates are under the leadership of first year coach Collin Rigney. The JV game tips at 6 p.m. South Decatur also tips the 2024-25 season Tuesday as the Cougars face Trinity Lutheran. South is led by first year coach Josh Terwilleger. Trinity won the sectional last season, but return only two seniors and are young with eight sophomores on the roster. The JV game tips at 6 p.m. Due to the Bulldogs’ football team advancing to the Final Four, Batesville won’t open the basketball season until Dec. 6 at home against Greensburg. South Decatur travels to Milan (0-4) Monday. The JV game tips at 6 p.m. Prior to facing the Lady Indians, the Lady Cougars host North Decatur Saturday in a cross-country rivalry game. The game at Milan will end a busy month for the Lady Cougars of seven games. Class 3A No. 1 Greensburg (4-0 heading into Saturday’s game at Jennings County) looks to keep rolling at EIAC foe East Central Wednesday. The Lady Trojans are 4-0 heading into Saturday’s game at Mt. Vernon (Fortville). The JV game tips at 6 p.m. Next Saturday, the Lady Pirates host Seymour with a noon JV start. After traveling to country-rival South Saturday, the Lady Chargers host Switzerland County (0-3) Wednesday and travel to Knightstown (2-2) Saturday. The Lady Lions travel to New Palestine (2-2) Tuesday. The JV game tips at 6 p.m. Batesville (2-2) has a busy Thanksgiving week. The Lady Bulldogs host Seymour (2-1) Tuesday with a 6 p.m. JV start, host Jac-Cen-Del (1-3) Friday with a 6 p.m. JV start and travel to EIAC foe Connersville (3-1) Saturday with a 1 p.m. JV start.

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- The Board of Directors of NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) (the “Company”) approved a new share repurchase program authorizing management to repurchase up to $500 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock through December 31, 2027, as market conditions warrant and covenants under the Company’s existing debt agreements permit. The new repurchase program will replace the Company’s existing $500 million repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors in October 2021, which will expire on December 31, 2024. Under the new program, the Company may conduct share repurchases in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, through block trades or pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The new program does not require the Company to acquire any specific number of shares and may be terminated or suspended at any time. NewMarket Corporation is a holding company operating through its subsidiaries Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton), Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl), and American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC). The Afton and Ethyl companies develop, manufacture, blend, and deliver chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. AMPAC is a manufacturer of specialty materials primarily used in solid rocket motors for the aerospace and defense industries. The NewMarket family of companies has a long-term commitment to its people, to safety, to providing innovative solutions for its customers, and to making the world a better place. Some of the information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the availability of raw materials and distribution systems; disruptions at production facilities, including single-sourced facilities; hazards common to chemical businesses; the ability to respond effectively to technological changes in our industries; failure to protect our intellectual property rights; sudden, sharp, or prolonged raw material price increases; competition from other manufacturers; current and future governmental regulations; the loss of significant customers; termination or changes to contracts with contractors and subcontractors of the U.S. government or directly with the U.S. government; failure to attract and retain a highly-qualified workforce; an information technology system failure or security breach; the occurrence or threat of extraordinary events, including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, wars and health-related epidemics; risks related to operating outside of the United States; political, economic, and regulatory factors concerning our products; the impact of substantial indebtedness on our operational and financial flexibility; the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; resolution of environmental liabilities or legal proceedings; limitation of our insurance coverage; our inability to realize expected benefits from investment in our infrastructure or from acquisitions, or our inability to successfully integrate acquisitions into our business; the underperformance of our pension assets resulting in additional cash contributions to our pension plans; and other factors detailed from time to time in the reports that NewMarket files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024, which are available to shareholders at www.newmarket.com . You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by NewMarket in the foregoing discussion speaks only as of the date on which such forward-looking statement is made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that the events described in any forward-looking statement made in this discussion, or elsewhere, might not occur. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241210821417/en/ CONTACT: FOR INVESTOR INFORMATION CONTACT: William J. 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Fitch has predicted an unfortunate outcome for the naira by 2028, according to its BMI Research report It said the persistent depreciation of the naira will drive up the cost of importing medical devices and diminish consumer purchasing power Despite government incentives, local manufacturing of medical devices in Nigeria still faces significant obstacles Don't miss out! Join Legit.ng's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering Energy, MSMEs, Technology and the Stock Market. Fitch Solutions, a financial intelligence provider, has forecasted that the naira may fall to around N1,993 per dollar by 2028, posing significant challenges for Nigeria’s pharm*ceutical industry in importing medical devices. In a recent report, BMI Research, a subsidiary of Fitch Solutions, noted that despite the anticipated economic recovery, Nigeria’s medical devices market would likely continue to encounter operational and demand-related difficulties in the short term. Fitch projects that Nigeria’s medical device market will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% from 2023 to 2028 in local currency terms and 9.6% in US dollar terms, reaching an estimated market value of NGN171.1 billion (USD344.7 million) by 2028. Read also NNPC shares pictures of petrol from pH refinery, says it is ‘top quality’, advises Nigerians PAY ATTENTION : Standing out in social media world? Easy! "Mastering Storytelling for Social Media" workshop by Legit.ng. Join Us Live! The report highlights that increasing healthcare spending focused on universal health coverage, alongside Nigeria's large population and the dual burden of chronic and infectious diseases, will sustain strong demand for medical devices, particularly diagnostics, consumables, and hospital equipment, in the short to medium term. Citing Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline as examples of companies that exited Nigeria due to naira devaluation, the report noted that the ongoing currency depreciation would drive up the cost of importing medical devices and diminish consumer purchasing power. Fitch’s subsidiary also indicated that, despite government incentives, significant obstacles still prevent local manufacturing of medical devices from gaining momentum in Nigeria. The report stated: “Continued weakness of the naira will increase medical device import costs and erode consumer purchasing power. Similar to other markets in sub-Sahara Africa, Nigeria heavily relies on medical device imports, with reliance of over 95%. We expect that the naira will end 2028 at NGN1993/USD from NGN306/USD in 2018." Read also Rewane advises CBN to stabilise Naira, tame money growth The report highlighted that as the naira depreciates, the cost of importing medical devices will keep rising, which will weaken both the healthcare system and patients' ability to afford essential medical technologies, particularly given the underfunding of the public health sector. However, on the export side, a weaker naira could boost the competitiveness of locally manufactured medical devices, supporting growth in the sector. Tinubu's attempt to manage the naira Years of economic mismanagement have left Nigeria facing a severe shortage of dollars. The country’s economy has long relied on oil exports while maintaining a high demand for imported goods, creating an unstable foundation. In an effort to address this issue, President Bola Tinubu relaxed long-standing foreign exchange controls shortly after assuming office in May 2023. As a result, the naira, previously maintained at an artificially strong rate against the dollar, has depreciated by around 70%. Tinubu aimed to attract foreign investment and enhance Nigeria’s appeal as an investment hub. Read also Report gives new naira prediction for 2024 as currency becomes worse-performing In the short term, however, this shift led to a spike in inflation , reaching a 28-year high, and intensified a cost-of-living crisis that sparked deadly protests in Africa’s most populous nation. Rewane advises CBN to stabilise naira In related news, Legit.ng reported that Bismarck Rewane has proffered solutions to the current state of the Nigerian economy The renowned economist called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to focus on stabilising the naira and controlling money supply growth to mitigate inflationary pressures. He also identified forex supply shortages, high energy costs, and poor policy coordination as key factors in economic instability. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng

NoneVancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has established himself as one of the NHL’s best players over the past two seasons, but local fans still feel like he’s disrespected on the national level. Canucks fans are known for voicing their opinions on social media and did so today when an with thoughts from real voters. Seventy-five percent of those surveyed in the article picked Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar as the Norris Trophy leader. The other 25% was split between Hughes and Zack Werenski. Within minutes of Wyshynski posting the article to social media, Canucks fans were making it known that Hughes deserves more love, as they often feel he does from east coast fans and media. Hughes and Makar have been compared since they entered the league. The Canucks captain has 32 points in 26 games so far this season, while Makar has 35 points in 29 contests. Wyshynski’s page was flooded with angry Canucks fans, although he later clarified that Hughes would be his pick. Fans took specific issue with one line from a voter in the article, saying, “Makar is not only lapping the field offensively, he’s taking on primary matchup role in Colorado, which is something that players like Quinn Hughes and Victor Hedman are not.” Hughes has scored more per game than Makar so far this season and often faces off against the other team’s best players. This year’s Norris Trophy race will likely come down to the wire. Both Hughes and Makar have gotten off to excellent starts this season, and it could still go either way. The two are redefining what it means to play defence in the modern NHL, and fans are lucky to watch them on a nightly basis.After dropping attorney general nomination, Matt Gaetz says he won't return to Congress

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