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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
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Lockerbie-Syracuse scholarship scheme set to restart
A scholarship scheme - set up in the wake of the Lockerbie bombing - which sends Scottish school pupils to a US university is set to be revived. Two Lockerbie Academy students were selected to study at Syracuse University in New York state every year between 1989 and 2024 but no intake will happen in 2025/26. Thirty-five Syracuse students were among 270 victims of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in December 1988. The university has announced that the scholarship is now due to restart in autumn 2026 but it is unclear who will fund the programme. Previously, the Lockerbie students selected to spend a year at the US university were chosen by the Lockerbie Syracuse Trust (LST). The scheme was funded by both the university and the trust - with a contribution also understood to come from Dumfries and Galloway Council. There will been no intake for 2025/26 but Syracuse University has now relaunched the scheme, describing it as a "reimagined partnership". Students will be chosen by a panel of representatives from the university and the academy using "elevated selection criteria based on rigorous academic standards". The university said it would select students who demonstrate "academic excellence and a deep understanding" of the Pan Am Flight 103 tragedy. A press statement makes no mention of the LST and does not state how the scheme will be funded. Lockerbie: The town scarred by Pan Am flight 103 Lockerbie: Remembering the victims of Flight 103 Carolyne Wilson, who chairs the LST, said the funding situation had not been confirmed with them. "Previously, Syracuse University have funded part of it, and the trust has picked up the other part which equates to about £40,000 a year," she said. She said the LST would be happy for that arrangement to continue but it had not been approached to do so. "I think there would definitely need to be discussions between all parties because obviously we would love to strengthen and maintain our partnership with both Lockerbie Academy and Syracuse University to provide the best opportunities possible for the students of Lockerbie and the surrounding area," she added. Anna Newbould, one of the Lockerbie Academy scholars for 2024/25, said it was important to keep the link. "I think everyone would agree that it's incredibly important for this scholarship to continue, not just as an experience for the upcoming students but especially for the families of the victims who were sadly lost," she said. "Without the scholarship, the connection with Lockerbie, I believe, would only fade over time and ultimately it could be forgotten which is not something anyone wants. "Now more than ever, as the disaster is drifting further from the current generation, 36 years on, it's important to keep educating future generations and to keep the victims' memories alive." Brian Asher, head teacher at Lockerbie Academy, welcomed the move to re-establish the scholarship. He said: "Syracuse University has, since the terrible events of 21 December 1988, held a special place in the heart of Lockerbie. "We reforge our bond in honour of all those who were lost that night. "I am excited to work with our Syracuse University colleagues on behalf of the academy as we build on our shared past, towards a shared future." Syracuse University said the scheme would run until at least 2028.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pleasing Signs As A Number Of Insiders Buy Light Science Technologies Holdings Stock
Usually, when one insider buys stock, it might not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders are buying like they did in the case of Light Science Technologies Holdings Plc (LON:LST), that sends out a positive message to the company's shareholders. While we would never suggest that investors should base their decisions solely on what the directors of a company have been doing, we do think it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing. We've discovered 2 warning signs about Light Science Technologies Holdings. View them for free. The Non-Executive Chairman Graham Cooley made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for UK£41k worth of shares at a price of UK£0.027 each. Even though the purchase was made at a significantly lower price than the recent price (UK£0.037), we still think insider buying is a positive. While it does suggest insiders consider the stock undervalued at lower prices, this transaction doesn't tell us much about what they think of current prices. Light Science Technologies Holdings insiders may have bought shares in the last year, but they didn't sell any. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction! Check out our latest analysis for Light Science Technologies Holdings There are always plenty of stocks that insiders are buying. If investing in lesser known companies is your style, you could take a look at this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them). For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. Light Science Technologies Holdings insiders own about UK£6.1m worth of shares (which is 49% of the company). This kind of significant ownership by insiders does generally increase the chance that the company is run in the interest of all shareholders. The fact that there have been no Light Science Technologies Holdings insider transactions recently certainly doesn't bother us. However, our analysis of transactions over the last year is heartening. Judging from their transactions, and high insider ownership, Light Science Technologies Holdings insiders feel good about the company's future. While it's good to be aware of what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. You'd be interested to know, that we found 2 warning signs for Light Science Technologies Holdings and we suggest you have a look. Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies. For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error 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
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Climate
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LST 325 reaching new heights on flooded Ohio River
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – The flooded Ohio River has the LST 325 in Evansville reaching new heights. With the river approaching 48 feet, the warship is noticeably higher than normal. Officials with the ship say, in the five years at the current location, they have never seen the water this high, nor have they seen the flood walls used. Despite the ongoing flooding, relocating the ship has not been discussed. The LST and museum remain open for tours, offering visitors a unique view on the river. 'You'll get to see the river in the area from a new vantage point. You're going to be about 25-30 feet higher than you usually are, so it's pretty cool out here,' said Chris Donahue, Vice President of the LST 325 Board of Directors. 'I encourage everybody to come down this weekend because we're looking down on everybody instead of looking up at them.' Donahue says the ship has two anchors that can be dropped if necessary. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
23-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Winner's Bag: Viktor Hovland, Valspar Championship
Winner's Bag: Viktor Hovland, Valspar Championship Viktor Hovland replied on Ping driver, irons, wedges and putter to win in Florida. Show Caption Hide Caption Ping G440 Max, G440 LST, G440 SFT drivers Ping designed all three G440 drivers with carbon fiber crowns and new weight-saving adjustable hosels, then used the saved weight to enhance stability A complete list of the golf equipment Viktor Hovland used to win the PGA Tour's 2025 Valspar Championship: DRIVER: Ping G425 LST (9 degrees), with Fujikura Speeder 661 TX shaft FAIRWAY WOOD: TaylorMade SIM (15 degrees), with Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 X shaft IRONS: Titleist U•505 (3), with Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Hybrid Xshaft, Ping i210 (4-PW), with KBS Tour V 120X shafts WEDGES: Ping s159 (50, 56 degrees), Ping Glide 2.0 (60 degrees), with KBS Tour V 130 X shafts PUTTER: Ping PLD DS 72 custom BALL: Titleist Pro V1 GRIPS: Golf Pride MCC
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Service of celebration held for D-Day veteran
A service of celebration has been held for a D-Day veteran who died in December. William Wake, from Ulgham near Morpeth, Northumberland, was an 18-year-old medical orderly when the largest seaborne invasion in history took place on 6 June 1944. He had just finished training and was stationed on the south coast when he was told he would be leaving on an LST tank landing ship. His family said they hoped the service at Longhirst Church on Saturday reflected his "wonderful personality, his dependability and kindness". Born in Felling in 1925, Mr Wake began his military service on 2 November 1943 and trained as a sick birth attendant. D-Day was his first time at sea. In an interview for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, Mr Wake described getting tanks on to the beach. "We saw the lads that were there, we saw them trying to get their wounded pals into shelter. "They had to get so far back so the tide wouldn't overtake them." By the end of the day they had 225 casualties on board, loaded three high on stretchers. Mr Wake crossed the channel several times taking casualties to safety before being sent to Australia where he met his future wife, Nerida. It is not known exactly how many British D-Day veterans are still alive, but just 25 travelled to France for the 80th anniversary commemorations in June. Mr Wake's daughter Yvonne Gallimore said she and her sister Helen Vineer were "deeply grateful" so many had joined the service and paid tribute to him. "Often it is not until you have lost someone do you realise how very special they were," she said. "Too often we take people for granted but dad never did. "He was a selfless man, always mild mannered, humble and dependable." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Send your story ideas here. Veteran, 99, who first went to sea on D-Day, dies 'D-Day was my first ever day at sea' Veterans arrive in France for D-Day anniversary Royal British Legion
