A tractor trailer caught fire on westbound I-70, leading to overnight lane closures. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.
Crews have since responded to the scene and have successfully reopened the affected lanes, allowing traffic to flow normally once again.
Drivers are advised to stay alert and follow any posted signs or instructions when traveling through the area.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/overnight-tractor-trailer-fire-shuts-down-lanes-on-i-70/
It’s the bizarre, yet true story of a relatively unknown criminal from D.C.’s past who burst onto the scene in the 1890s, cutting his way through the region and striking fear into the hearts of the community.
In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we’re going on a journey back to 1893, when attacks first began in D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Though it was ultimately Tenleytown where the madman would be caught in 1894, this bewildering saga has a surprising twist: “Jack the Slasher” wasn’t actually slashing people.
Perhaps that’s the only reason why we do not know his actual name today.
Buckle up for an amusing, true crime, historical deep dive you’ve probably never heard of before. This episode features some research assistance from the host of “Best Address,” D.C. realtor Joe Himali.
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https://wtop.com/matt-about-town/2025/11/do-you-know-the-tale-of-dcs-jack-the-slasher/
With resounding wins in Tuesday’s Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, Democrats substantially repaired the most important cracks that President Donald Trump made in their coalition in the 2024 election. That gives Democrats reason for optimism, though not yet certainty, that they are on track for a solid recovery in the 2026 midterm election.
Democrats Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia regained significant ground among two groups where Trump made noteworthy advances last year: working-class people of color and young people, according to both media exit polls and county-by-county election results. The two Democrats also improved among college-educated voters, essentially matching the party’s 2024 showing with White voters and improving among non-White voters with a four-year degree, according to the Voter Poll conducted by SRSS for a consortium of media organizations.
All those groups also provided huge margins for Proposition 50, the redistricting ballot initiative backed by Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, which passed convincingly in California.
Even the most optimistic Democrats don’t contend that Tuesday’s results prove the party has solved its problems with those voting blocs. Since the 1970s, New Jersey and Virginia have almost always elected governors from the party that lost the presidential race the previous year. And Trump’s 2024 gains among blue-collar minority voters were concentrated among irregular voters who are the least likely to show up for an odd-year election.
### Undurable Realignment
But the Democratic wins do signal that exuberant Republican predictions after 2024—that Trump had engineered a durable realignment, particularly among working-class Hispanic, Black, and Asian American voters—were premature. Instead, Tuesday’s results signal that many voters in all the constituencies that moved toward Trump in 2024 remain within reach for both parties.
Moreover, the same economic frustrations that boosted Trump among those groups last year are buffeting him, and other Republicans, now.
The convincing Democratic wins reinforced the core truth that attitudes about the incumbent president are now the driving force in off-year elections. Analysts in both parties have wondered for months whether the public dissatisfaction with Democrats that is evident in poll after poll might offset the mounting doubts about Trump’s performance.
On Tuesday, the answer was clear: In the Voter Poll, more voters in both New Jersey and Virginia expressed a negative view than a positive view of the Democratic Party, even as they convincingly elected Democrats. Voters’ discontent with the incumbent president clearly outweighed their doubts about the party out of the White House—continuing a pattern that has become consistent (though rarely discussed) in off-year elections.
### Shifts at the County Level
In Tuesday’s major contests, Republicans lost ground with each group where Trump established a key beachhead last year. In Virginia, the shift was most visible in the four big, well-educated, and racially diverse suburban counties outside Washington (Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, and Loudoun).
The Democratic margin in those counties had sagged in 2021, when Republican Glenn Youngkin won the governor’s race, and in 2024, when Kamala Harris eked out a surprisingly narrow win. Spanberger far exceeded the Democrats’ vote share in either of those elections across all four counties. (Almost unimaginably, Spanberger won those counties by an even larger combined vote total than Harris did in 2024, when far more people voted statewide.)
Compared to 2024, Democrats also rebuilt their margins in such heavily Black Virginia communities as Petersburg, Portsmouth, and Norfolk. Exit polls showed Spanberger holding Republican nominee Winsome Earle-Sears to 34% of Hispanic voters, well below the 40% Trump carried there last year.
In New Jersey, Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who narrowly lost the governorship in 2021, saw several of the counties with the highest share of college graduates—including Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, and especially Bergen—tilt back toward the Democrats, compared to Trump’s performance in 2024.
Even more important, Sherrill rebuilt the Democratic margins compared to 2024 in counties with large Hispanic and/or Black populations, including Camden, Middlesex, Mercer (Trenton), Hudson (Jersey City), and Essex (Newark).
Big gains among Hispanics allowed Trump in 2024 to become the first GOP presidential nominee in the 21st century to carry Passaic County. Sherrill was winning 55% there with about three-fourths of the vote counted. In the Voter Poll, only 32% of Hispanics supported Ciattarelli, way down from Trump’s 43% in 2024.
### Whither White Voters?
In both states, Democrats ran much better than Harris among all non-White voters without a college degree—the group whose movement toward Trump was Exhibit A in the putative GOP case for realignment.
For Democrats, the most reassuring aspect of Tuesday’s results may have been Trump’s role in the outcome. Spanberger and Sherrill both bound Earle-Sears and Ciattarelli tightly to Trump, insisting that each would place fealty to the president over loyalty to the state.
The Republican candidates helped this charge stick, refusing to criticize Trump even for actions that directly hurt their states, such as the federal government layoffs in Virginia or the cancellation of federal funding for a major transit tunnel in New Jersey.
In California, supporters of Proposition 50 portrayed the measure, above all, as an opportunity to push back against the president. Jay Jones, the Democratic Attorney General candidate in Virginia, who was facing a ferocious scandal over deeply offensive texts fantasizing about political violence, recovered enough to win by centering his campaign on promises to fight Trump in court.
Those arguments helped Democrats surf a backlash against Trump across these blue-leaning states.
### Voter Disapproval of Trump Drives Democratic Success
In both Virginia and New Jersey, about 55% of voters said they disapproved of Trump’s job performance as president, and over 9-in-10 of those disapprovers voted Democratic in the governor’s race, according to the Voter Poll. (Even the scandal-scarred Jones carried 87% of voters who disapproved of Trump.)
In California, 64% disapproved and over 9-in-10 of them supported Proposition 50. Zohran Mamdani, too, relied almost entirely on voters who disapproved of Trump in his comfortable win in the New York City mayoral race.
Those results closely tracked the trend in off-year elections over roughly the past 15 years, when around 85% to 90% of people who disapproved of the incumbent president usually voted for the other party’s candidates in House, Senate, and gubernatorial elections, according to exit polls and other Election Day surveys.
For instance, in Virginia, Democrat Ralph Northam won 87% of those who disapproved of Trump when he captured the governorship in 2017, while Youngkin carried 90% of those who disapproved of President Joe Biden when he flipped the office in 2021.
### Implications for 2026 and Beyond
Tuesday’s outcome suggests that despite the public’s clear concerns about Democrats, attitudes about Trump will likely remain the most important factor in next year’s midterm election. That will help Republicans in reliably red states where Trump is popular.
But it also means the GOP will face a tough environment everywhere else unless Trump can rebuild his approval rating, which has skidded to the lowest point of his second term on persistent frustration over prices and growing concern about his deportation agenda and threats to democratic safeguards.
Trump’s grip on the GOP is so tight that these sweeping Democratic wins aren’t likely to stir much questioning within his party. But the recoil from Trump’s belligerent second term was forceful on Tuesday—not only among partisan Democrats, but among many swing voters.
The results sent Republicans an unmistakable warning signal about 2026, whether or not they are willing to listen.
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*Ronald Brownstein is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering politics and policy.*
© 2025 Bloomberg.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/06/brownstein-election-day-sent-an-unmistakable-warning-to-republicans/
When Donald Trump removed the US from the Paris Agreement during his first term, many mayors stepped up with pledges to cut their cities’ emissions. This grassroots response demonstrated the powerful role local leadership can play in addressing climate change, even when federal policies fall short.
Now, a similar pattern is unfolding once again. Following the recent US elections on Tuesday, mayors around the world are expressing cautious optimism. They are preparing to take action and reinforce their commitments to reducing emissions, highlighting the ongoing importance of city-level initiatives in the global climate movement.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-11-06/why-climate-mayors-feel-buoyed-by-us-elections
Hailey Bieber has once again proven that no one makes a beauty announcement quite like her. The cosmetics founder took to Instagram to tease a new Rhode launch ahead of her birthday on November 22, this time with a sultry twist.
In the newly released Instagram images, Hailey lounged across crisp white sheets wearing an itsy black lingerie set paired with a latex leather jacket. She clutched a black pillow makeup bag embroidered with the Rhode logo, exuding effortless glamour.
In the caption, she hinted at “birthday essentials” arriving on November 11, teasing the upcoming limited-edition collection.
As always, her beauty look was effortlessly gorgeous. Justin Bieber’s wife’s skin had a stunning glow with her signature dewy finish—likely thanks to her own Rhode Peptide Glazing Fluid or Barrier Repair Cream—and her signature nude glossy lip completed the look. Her wavy, chestnut brown hair added the finishing touch to her sleek yet effortless vibe.
### The Birthday Edit 2025: What to Expect
In the official press release, Rhode announced the launch of the *Birthday Edit 2025*, a new collection of essentials celebrating founder Hailey Bieber’s birthday month.
The celebratory release will include some cult-favorite products, such as the signature scented Peptide Lip Tints and a new oversized Bubble Bag—a slouchy makeup bag designed to hold all your essentials.
The four original Peptide Lip Tints—Ribbon, Toast, Raspberry Jelly, and Espresso—will now be offered in limited edition scents. However, the nourishing lip tint formula remains the same, loved by customers worldwide.
For fans who adored the original viral Lip Case, Hailey has also introduced a fresh iteration with a new design. The *Snap-On Lip Case* is reimagined with MagSafe technology, making it a versatile accessory.
This compact, lightweight case effortlessly snaps on and off while holding your Lip Tint or Treatment. It works with all MagSafe-compatible iPhone models and cases and will be available in Black (limited edition), White (limited edition), and Gray (core collection).
### When and Where to Buy
Wondering when you can get your hands on this exciting new launch? The *Birthday Edit* will be available to purchase exclusively at rhodeskin.com starting Thursday, November 12th.
Stay tuned and be ready to shop Hailey’s birthday essentials!
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### More Beauty Highlights
– **Our editor-approved luxury beauty gift guide for Christmas 2025**
From sensorial skincare sets to signature-worthy perfumes, explore the most covetable beauty gifts of the festive season.
– **The 6 cool-girl pieces our editors are shopping from Next’s AW25 collection**
Bold color palettes, mood-boosting knitwear, and much more await in Next’s latest autumn drop.
– **The H! Fashion team’s must-have autumn makeup picks from Benefit to Laneige**
Discover the go-to cosmetic products perfect for the cozy season.
– **This chic AW25 supermarket collection has an outfit for every event in your festive calendar**
Model Abbey Clancy curates a stellar edit with F&F at Tesco, with prices starting at just £10.
– **Dame Pat McGrath opens up:** “I still get butterflies before a show and I still cry when a look comes together”
The legendary makeup artist shares insights on her artistry and new role at Louis Vuitton.
– **The October Beauty Edit: 15 products that are worth a permanent spot in your routine**
From cult-loved fragrances to indulgent body oils, these are the new launches our beauty editor is raving about.
– **Suki Waterhouse drips in gold with sheer bra and bronzed makeup look**
The British model created a sultry matching glam and outfit moment, perfect for autumn.
– **Princess Kate’s favourite lipsticks for autumn 2025: every shade and brand revealed**
From chic nude tones to soft pink nudes, these royal-approved shades are everything your makeup bag needs this season.
https://www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/beauty-trends/866003/hailey-bieber-rhode-announcement-lingerie-set/
**Ripple Sets the Ball Rolling to Pilot RLUSD Stablecoin for Fiat Settlements**
At this year’s Swell conference, Ripple unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini to pilot the use of its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, for settling fiat credit card transactions on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
Notably, this move represents a major leap toward integrating blockchain technology into mainstream financial systems, bridging the gap between digital asset innovation and traditional payment infrastructure.
### Pilot Launch and Objectives
The pilot will launch with the Gemini Credit Card, issued by WebBank, to test RLUSD’s ability to deliver faster, cheaper, and more efficient fiat settlements. By integrating the stablecoin into Mastercard’s vast payment network, the initiative aims to demonstrate how blockchain can enhance transaction speed, transparency, and liquidity across institutional payment systems.
### A Bridge Between Blockchain and Banking
Executives from the participating firms described the initiative as a unified step toward merging traditional finance’s stability with blockchain’s speed and interoperability. Fully backed by U.S. dollar reserves, Ripple’s RLUSD acts as a secure digital settlement layer, delivering instant, compliant cross-network transfers that enhance liquidity and trust across payment systems.
Jason Lloyd, President and CEO of WebBank, welcomed this development, emphasizing the potential benefits it brings to institutional payments.
### Enhancing Institutional Payments
The XRP Ledger’s architecture enables near-instant settlements, ultra-low fees, and high scalability, making it ideal for testing stablecoin-powered credit card transactions. For Mastercard and WebBank, the collaboration could revolutionize how funds move across banks, merchants, and issuers by eliminating settlement delays and easing liquidity constraints in global payment networks.
Furthermore, the integration of RLUSD transforms Gemini’s credit card into a proving ground for next-generation payments, showcasing how blockchain-backed stablecoins can power everyday finance. This advancement paves the way for real-time fiat settlement, cutting counterparty risk and reducing operational costs across the payment ecosystem.
### Setting a Blueprint for Financial Interoperability
The Ripple-Mastercard-WebBank-Gemini partnership could redefine how stablecoins integrate with global payment networks. By merging Ripple’s blockchain infrastructure, Mastercard’s worldwide reach, and Gemini’s crypto expertise, the pilot sets a blueprint for real-world financial interoperability.
At its core, RLUSD anchors Ripple’s vision to unite traditional finance and blockchain, enabling faster, more transparent, and inclusive transactions across the global economy.
### Growing Institutional Interest
Meanwhile, RLUSD is gaining strong institutional interest, recently surpassing a $1 billion market valuation and emerging as one of the fastest-growing stablecoins in the market.
### Conclusion
Ripple’s partnership with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini marks a milestone in digital payments. By integrating RLUSD into Mastercard’s network, the collaboration showcases how blockchain can enhance traditional finance.
The pilot could enable fiat transactions to settle in seconds, backed by secure, transparent, and compliant infrastructure. More than a technical test, it signals a new era where stablecoins like RLUSD power faster, smarter, and more connected global payments.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/tech/ripple-mastercard-gemini-pilot-rlusd-for-faster-fiat-payments/
**Retail Investors’ Appetite for ETFs Continues to Grow, Says Charles Schwab Asset Management Report**
Retail investors are increasingly enthusiastic about exchange-traded funds (ETFs), both experienced and potential users, according to the 14th annual “ETFs and Beyond” report from Charles Schwab Asset Management.
“It’s a continuation of the momentum we have been seeing. Investors continue to indicate they anticipate more of their investment portfolios going into ETFs in the future, such that they are actually thinking about a future where, in some cases, within five years, they may have an ETF-only portfolio,” said David Botset, head of strategy, innovation and stewardship at Schwab Asset Management.
### Survey Overview
The survey gathered responses from 2,000 retail investors, evenly split between those currently holding ETFs in their portfolios and those who do not. Among respondents with ETF holdings, 66% began investing in ETFs within the past five years, while 32% started investing before 2019. The findings were announced during the Schwab Impact conference held recently in Denver.
### Key Findings on ETF Usage
An overwhelming 93% of investors with ETF holdings consider ETFs a necessary part of their portfolio, and 82% identified ETFs as their preferred investment vehicle. Looking ahead, 61% reported plans to increase their ETF allocations in 2025, while 75% said they are likely to invest in another ETF within the next two years.
Currently, ETFs make up about 27% of these investors’ portfolios. They expect this allocation to grow to 34% within the next five years. Notably, 62% said they would shift money from individual stock investments into ETFs, and 51% would pull from mutual funds for this purpose. A smaller group (38%) intends to invest new money into ETFs.
### New vs. Experienced ETF Investors
Investors who began using ETFs in the past five years tend to plan larger increases in their ETF allocations compared to those with longer experience. Approximately half of both groups expect modest increases in the next year. However, 30% of newer investors plan significant increases, versus only 12% of experienced investors.
Regarding portfolio composition, 70% of newer ETF investors are open to allocating their entire portfolio to ETFs, compared with 49% of experienced investors. Similarly, 15% of new investors and 29% of experienced investors plan to maintain their current investment levels.
### Generational Differences
Millennial investors show the strongest enthusiasm for ETFs. Thirty-two percent plan significant increases in ETF holdings over the next year, compared to 20% of Gen X investors and only 6% of baby boomers. Additionally, 66% of millennials would consider an ETF-only portfolio, whereas just 42% of Gen X and 15% of baby boomers said the same.
### Interest Among Non-ETF Investors
Among investors without current ETF holdings, nearly half (48%) indicated they are likely to invest in an ETF within the next two years.
### Preferred Investment Strategies
The majority of surveyed investors (53%) build their ETF portfolios primarily around core strategies, supplemented by some tactical or niche holdings. Another 18% allocate their entire ETF portfolio to core strategies. U.S. equities remain the most popular asset class, with 52% planning to invest in it. Bonds/fixed income and cryptocurrency follow closely, each favored by 45% of respondents.
Other popular asset classes include emerging markets equities (41%), real assets (40%), international developed markets (29%), and alternatives (26%).
David Botset noted, “The majority of ETF investors are either using ETFs to establish a core investment portfolio, or they are doing a core investment portfolio with a small portion that is a little bit more tactical. An ETF, used in that way, can really serve the needs of a large variety of investors. In the same way that for many, many years, mutual funds have been serving that exact purpose. But ETF investors are seemingly using ETFs more and more in lieu of mutual funds.”
More than half of investors (54%) planned to invest in dividend ETFs. Single-stock ETFs came in second, with 36% interest.
### Passive vs. Active ETF Preferences
Investors showed a preference for passive ETFs when tracking U.S. equities, bonds/fixed income, international developed markets, and cryptocurrency. Conversely, active management was preferred for emerging market equities (39% active vs. 35% passive) and alternative investments (35% active vs. 32% passive).
The top reason for choosing actively managed ETFs was the potential to outperform index funds, cited by 63% of respondents. Other reasons included access to alternative strategies (51%), potential downside protection (45%), and access to specific funds or asset managers (41%).
### Factors Influencing ETF Choice
Total cost emerged as the most important factor for ETF selection, with 59% of respondents citing it—an increase of 200 basis points from the 2024 survey. The reputation of the ETF provider also influenced decisions for 55%.
Other factors, such as the ETF’s brand name (40%) and approach to investment stewardship (39%), were less critical in investors’ choices.
Both current ETF investors and those without ETF holdings expressed strong interest in optimizing tax strategies using ETFs (60% and 49%, respectively). Furthermore, investing in long-term trends and macro themes was important to 55% of current ETF investors and 39% of non-ETF investors.
### About the Survey
The annual study was conducted between July 25 and August 14, 2025. Eligible participants were aged 25 to 75, held at least $25,000 in investable assets, and if they did not already invest in ETFs, were at least somewhat familiar with the products. Independent research company Logica Research conducted the survey on behalf of Charles Schwab Asset Management.
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This comprehensive report highlights the growing acceptance and enthusiasm for ETFs among retail investors and underscores the evolving preferences shaping ETF investment strategies.
https://www.wealthmanagement.com/etfs/schwab-majority-of-retail-investors-plan-to-up-their-etf-allocations
**Clinical Informatics Market Size and Growth Analysis**
*Austin, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)* – According to a report by SNS Insider, the Clinical Informatics Market was valued at USD 230.11 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 755.10 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 16.03% during the forecast period 2025-2032.
The growth of the clinical informatics market is primarily driven by the widespread digital transformation of healthcare systems, the adoption of AI-based analytics, and the shift toward cloud and interoperable platforms. As healthcare organizations seek to optimize care coordination, enhance patient safety, and streamline workflows, clinical informatics systems have become integral to next-generation health IT infrastructure.
Additionally, the rise of remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and personalized medicine is boosting demand for integrated informatics solutions.
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### United States Clinical Informatics Market Outlook
The United States clinical informatics market was valued at USD 83.11 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 252.06 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 14.93% over the same period.
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### Market Overview
The clinical informatics market is undergoing rapid expansion as digital health ecosystems evolve to accommodate value-based care, interoperability mandates, and patient-centric models. Healthcare providers are increasingly adopting AI-enabled clinical decision support (CDS), predictive analytics, and automated documentation tools to improve outcomes and reduce administrative burden.
In the U.S., supportive government programs such as the HITECH Act, 21st Century Cures Act, and ongoing CMS interoperability initiatives continue to accelerate electronic data sharing and healthcare digitization. The push toward data-driven healthcare delivery, coupled with the demand for decentralized clinical trials and precision medicine, is expected to create substantial growth opportunities across the sector.
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### Clinical Informatics Market Report Scope
| **Report Attributes** | **Details** |
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| Market Size in 2024 | USD 230.11 billion |
| Market Size by 2032 | USD 755.10 billion |
| CAGR | 16.03% (2025-2032) |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2021-2023 |
| **Key Segments** | By Type, Component, Deployment Type, End User |
| **Regional Coverage**| North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America |
**Key Segmentation Details:**
– **By Type:** Electronic Health Records (EHR), Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), Clinical Data Management System (CDMS), Randomization and Trial Supply Management, Electronic Trial Master File, Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO).
– **By Component:** Software, Services
– **By Deployment Type:** Cloud-Based, On-premise
– **By End User:** Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Other End Users
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### Clinical Informatics Market Segmentation Analysis
**By Type**
In 2024, electronic health records dominated the clinical informatics market with approximately 36.4% market share. This is due to global mandates for maintaining digital records, enhanced clinical documentation, and government efforts promoting interoperability. The fastest-growing segment is electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO), driven by increasing adoption of remote monitoring solutions and decentralized clinical trials.
**By Component**
Software held the largest segment share in 2024 at around 62.7%, fueled by growing adoption of AI, analytics, and integration solutions across EHRs, CDMS, and CTMS platforms. Services emerged as the fastest-growing segment, with rising demand for implementation assistance, system integration, user education, and analytics consultancy—particularly among smaller and midsize providers lacking in-house IT teams.
**By Deployment Type**
Cloud-based deployment is the fastest-growing model in 2024, attributed to scalability, lower upfront costs, and the rising need for remote data access. On-premise deployment had the largest market share of 55.2% in 2024, favored by large hospitals and research institutes seeking greater control over data security and infrastructure customization.
**By End User**
Hospitals accounted for the largest market share in 2024 with 68.9%, driven by adoption of integrated clinical informatics systems for inpatient and outpatient care, along with regulatory compliance and revenue cycle management. Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are the fastest-growing segment, propelled by outpatient care trends, demand for real-time reporting, and compact cloud-based informatics solutions that improve procedural efficiency and reduce administrative workload.
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### Regional Insights
**North America**
North America held the largest share of the global clinical informatics market in 2024, supported by high digital health penetration, excellent healthcare infrastructure, and robust policy frameworks encouraging EHR adoption and interoperability initiatives.
**Asia Pacific**
The Asia Pacific region is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by a growing patient population, increasing healthcare data management needs, and government initiatives supporting healthcare IT adoption.
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### Major Players in the Clinical Informatics Market
– AdvancedMD
– Allscripts Healthcare Solutions
– Athenahealth, Inc.
– Cerner Corporation (Oracle Health)
– Dedalus
– eClinicalWorks
– Epic Systems Corporation
– GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
– McKesson Corporation
– NextGen Healthcare, Inc.
– NVIDIA Corporation
– Optum, Inc.
– SAS Institute
– Siemens Healthineers
– Veradigm
– Wipro
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### Recent Developments
– **May 2025:** Kathiravan Kalaivan, a graduate of Duke’s Master of Management in Clinical Informatics program, highlighted the importance of leading through complexity by integrating technical innovation with clinical workflow integrity.
– **February 2025:** Philips and Mass General Brigham announced a strategic collaboration to develop a unified, near-real-time data and AI insights platform.
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### Exclusive Report Sections (USPs)
– **Adoption Rate of Clinical Informatics Solutions (2024):** Explore regional implementation trends, focusing on markets with strong digital health infrastructure and government initiatives.
– **Health Data Generation & Utilization Trends (2024):** Understand how different healthcare segments generate and leverage patient data for predictive analytics, operational efficiency, and improved outcomes.
– **Clinical Decision Support (CDS) System Usage (2021-2032):** Track the adoption trajectory of CDS systems across hospitals, clinics, and research settings, illustrating AI and automation’s growing role.
– **Healthcare IT Spending on Clinical Informatics (2024):** Analyze financial commitments by governments, private investors, and grants to informatics infrastructure.
– **Interoperability & Integration Index (2024):** Identify countries excelling in seamless data exchange across EHRs, labs, and health networks, highlighting unified healthcare ecosystem advancements.
– **Workforce Trends in Clinical Informatics (2024):** Investigate global employment patterns, skill shortages, training investments, and evolving roles of informatics professionals.
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Apple has released iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, bringing important security fixes for users who have not yet installed the previous updates for these operating systems.
These new updates address multiple security vulnerabilities, including issues within the App Store, Find My app, and Apple Intelligence that could potentially allow apps to fingerprint users without their consent. Additionally, Apple has resolved several Safari and WebKit-related flaws where processing maliciously crafted web content might cause unexpected process crashes.
Another critical vulnerability has been patched, which previously allowed web apps to monitor keystrokes without user permission — a significant privacy concern.
For a complete list of security improvements included in these updates, you can visit Apple’s official support page. Installing these updates as soon as possible is highly recommended to ensure that your iPhones and iPads remain protected against potential threats.
In related news, on November 3, Apple also released macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.2, which contain various security fixes aimed at enhancing the protection of Mac devices.
https://www.thurrott.com/apple/329304/ios-18-7-2-and-ipados-18-7-2-are-out-with-security-fixes
In a shocking development, actor Siddharth Sharma took to his Instagram handle to announce that he has dissociated himself from the Sunny Deol-starrer *Soorya*. In his post, he revealed that he has initiated legal proceedings against the makers of the film.
Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to Siddharth Sharma to understand what went wrong.
“This has happened for the first time in my career of 7-8 years. I have worked with T-Series for almost 5 years with Balaji, but I never faced something of this sort,” Siddharth began.
### Explosive Allegations: Non-Payment and Misuse of Image
Siddharth blasted the makers of *Soorya* for non-payment of dues. He shared an alarming quote from the producer:
> “Main toh pay nahin karunga. Tujhe jo karna hai, tu kar.”
He further added,
> “They are ruining Sunny Deol sir’s name. They made me shoot an ad for Manyavar without my consent or knowledge.”
### How the Project Came About
Siddharth explained, “When I was working on the reality show *Lock Upp*, the producers of *Soorya* approached Kangana Ranaut to reach out to me, as they wanted me to sign their film.”
He added that the makers obtained his contact details through Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao, the directors of his biggest hit to date, “*Leja Re*,” which has over 1 billion views on T-Series’ YouTube channel. Both had previously worked with the film’s producer Kamal Mukut on *Sanam Teri Kasam* (2016), and the makers used their reference to contact Siddharth.
### Signing and Shooting the Film
“At first, I didn’t entertain their offers. But then, my brother called me inside the *Lock Upp* house and told me that the producers had signed Sunny Deol and were looking for a younger actor for an important role,” Siddharth shared. The film was pitched to him as a Sunny Deol-starrer.
By 2022, having already worked on Season 2 of *Punch Beat*, Siddharth signed an agreement with the producers and began shooting in Jaipur.
“The first schedule got over. It was not great, but overall fine. Our contract stated that I’d receive a signing amount plus 20% of my remaining fees after 50% of the shoot was complete,” he said.
### Delays and Payment Issues
However, the film got postponed, and despite the producers repeatedly asking for his dates, they kept canceling the shoot schedule. Siddharth noticed that the producers were facing financial difficulties at the time, so he did not press them too hard.
“But after the success of *Gadar 2* and the re-release of *Sanam Teri Kasam*, they had money. They also had the power, and I guess they felt it was okay to not adhere to my contract and not pay me,” Siddharth alleged.
He recalled,
> “They used to speak very sweetly, ‘Beta, shoot kar le. After 3 years, we are finally resuming the shoot. Sunny Deol has finally agreed to shoot.’ This is how they convinced me.”
### Contract Dispute and Refusal to Pay
Siddharth then asked for a fresh contract since the original was signed back in 2022. He also requested a raise, noting that Sunny Deol and other actors were getting fee hikes. The producers refused both requests.
“I said, ‘Fair enough. But please pay me my remaining dues.’ I had to cancel dates for another film I was committed to in order to shoot *Soorya*. I gave the film my everything,” he explained.
When Siddharth repeatedly asked for the payment, the producer kept saying, “Abhi paise nahin hai” or “we haven’t started clearing the payments.”
Eventually, Siddharth said the producer threatened him over the phone:
> “Main toh pay nahin karunga. Tujhe jo karna hai, tu kar le. Tu apne aap ko bada hero samajta hai. Toh ban le hero.”
He condemned this behavior, saying, “I was always talking to them humbly.”
### Refusal to Participate in Dubbing and Promotions
As per the contract, Siddharth is obligated to complete dubbing and promotions for the film. However, he stated,
> “I won’t be indulging in these activities until they pay me my rightful dues.”
He also accused the producers of cheating him in a theatrical ad shoot for Manyavar.
### Unauthorized Usage in Manyavar Advertisement
“They said it was a part of the film, a scene. But I had the bound script, and that scene wasn’t in it. They claimed, ‘We have added it later creatively,’” Siddharth explained.
He revealed that the Manyavar ad was shot without his consent or knowledge, which he considers cheating. It was only later that Manyavar informed him about a promotional exercise involving him because he had shot an ad for their brand.
Siddharth added,
> “The ad features me, Sunny Sir, and Virti Vaghani, who has previously worked in *Aarya* as Sushmita Sen’s daughter.”
### Legal Steps Taken
With no other option left, Siddharth sent a legal notice to the makers, but they did not respond. This prompted him to make the issue public on his Instagram handle.
### Despite the Troubles, Siddharth Appreciates the Film
Despite the ongoing issues, Siddharth praised the film:
> “The film is fantastic. The songs are very nice. They have changed the film quite a bit. It is no longer the same script that I signed for. But I am okay with it as it’s a creative call and if it benefits the film.”
He appealed to the producers, saying,
> “At least pay me my dues and stick to the legal agreement. Otherwise, what’s the point of doing an agreement?”
### Final Remarks
Siddharth expressed concern over the film’s makers misusing Sunny Deol’s name:
> “They are ruining the name of Sunny Deol sir. They pitch the film using his name, saying, ‘Woh hamare hero hai; hamare saath kaam kar rahe hai.’ They further claim that they have been in the business since the 1970s and have worked with stalwarts like Rishi Kapoor. So one expects to be in safe hands. But alas.”
Attempts to contact producer Kamal Mukut for comment were unsuccessful.
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