50.jili THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a $2.38 per share dividend for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid on March 7, 2025 , to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 14, 2025 . About Amgen Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative medicines to help millions of patients in their fight against some of the world's toughest diseases. More than 40 years ago, Amgen helped to establish the biotechnology industry and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what's known today. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline that builds on its existing portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and rare diseases. 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CONTACT: Amgen, Thousand Oaks Elissa Snook , 609-251-1407 (media) Justin Claeys , 805-313-9775 (investors) View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/amgen-announces-2025-first-quarter-dividend-302328180.html SOURCE AmgenWashington — The Supreme Court on Friday said it will wade into a case over whether California can set its own vehicle emissions standards under a scheme laid out in the Clean Air Act. The case involves a section of the law that preempts states from setting their own emissions standards for new vehicles. But the act exempts any state that had rules in place before March 1966, just after the law was amended to regulate automobile emissions, that are "at least as protective of public health and welfare" as the federal requirements. California was the only state that regulated vehicle emissions before 1966, and therefore is the only state eligible for a waiver. In order to obtain a waiver, California must show that it needs its own emission standards "to meet compelling and extraordinary conditions." The Clean Air Act also allows other states to adopt California's vehicle emissions standards. Since the Clean Air Act was enacted, the EPA has granted California more than 75 waivers for its vehicle emissions program. In 1993, the agency granted a waiver for the state's zero emission vehicle standards. It did so again in 2019 for California's first set of greenhouse-gas emissions standards. In 2012, California put in place the Advanced Clean Car standards, which aimed to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and other pollutants by increasing requirements for zero- and low-emission vehicle sales in the state for model years 2015 through 2025. The standards govern all new passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty vehicles. The EPA issued a waiver to California for those regulations in 2013, and car manufacturers started working to comply with the new emissions standards. But the agency revoked the waiver as to the zero-emissions and greenhouse gas requirements during the Trump administration in 2019. In 2022, under President Biden, it was reinstated again. The EPA said at the time that California is "particularly impacted" by climate change, citing wildfires, heat waves, floods and droughts. These climate change impacts are "compelling and extraordinary conditions," the standard for a waiver under the Clean Air Act, the agency said. Several big automakers, including Volvo, Stellantis, Ford, Volkswagen, BMW and Honda, have all agreed to comply with California's more stringent vehicle standards. A group of 17 states, led by Ohio, and fuel companies asked the federal appeals court in Washington to review the EPA's reinstatement of the 2013 waiver. The states argued the waiver provision in the Clean Air Act violates the Constitution by treating California differently from the other states, while the fuel producers said they are harmed by California's requirements because they depress the demand for their product by requiring vehicle manufacturers to sell automobiles that use less or no liquid gas. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit sided with the EPA in April. As to the states, the court found that Congress has been granted the authority to regulate interstate commerce, including vehicle emissions, and it was the legislative body that laid out the Clean Air Act's preemption and waiver scheme. The three-judge panel also said the fuel producers did not have the legal right to sue. "The nature and extent of equality between the states has been a central debate throughout our country's history, from the founding to the admission of new states and beyond," D.C. Circuit said in an unsigned opinion . "But state petitioners point us to no meaningful support for their novel request to apply the equal sovereignty principle as a categorical limit on Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce." Both the companies and the states appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing the D.C. Circuit's decision is incompatible with the Constitution because Congress doesn't have the power to elevate a single state above the other 49. The Supreme Court said Friday it would review only whether fuel producers can point to the waiver's effect on automakers to show they have standing to sue. The justices declined to review whether the EPA's waiver for California is unlawful. California and the Biden administration urged the Supreme Court to turn down the case and uphold the Clean Air Act's waiver provision. The dispute is one of several to land before the Supreme Court in recent years involving the Clean Air Act and efforts to tackle air pollution. In June, the Supreme Court blocked the agency's so-called "good neighbor" plan, which aims to curb air pollution and address harmful smog. Two years earlier, in the summer of 2022, the high court found Congress didn't grant the EPA the authority under the Clean Air Act to set emissions caps based on the generation-shifting approach taken through the Clean Power Plan rule. But in cases that have arrived before the Supreme Court in an emergency posture, the justices have declined to intervene. In a trio of disputes, the high court temporarily allowed the EPA to continue enforcing more stringent standards on emissions from coal-fired power plants and new and existing oil and gas facilities . Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com. She has written for outlets including the Washington Examiner, Daily Signal and Alexandria Times. Melissa covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts.

Coming off a competitive performance in Buffalo, the New England Patriots hoped to carry some positive momentum into their final two-game stretch of the 2024 season. However, the first of those contest was another step in the wrong direction for the team of first-year head coach Jerod Mayo. Showing little signs of life on both offense and defense, the Patriots were blown out 40-7 by the visiting Los Angeles Chargers . New England has now dropped to 3-13 on the year. Here are our quick-hit observations from a rainy afternoon at Gillette Stadium. The 40-7 loss goes into the books as the most lopsided defeat in Jerod Mayo’s young career as Patriots head coach. The game was every bit the blowout the final score made it look like. Outside of beating New England by 33 points, the Chargers also out-gained their opponent 428 to 181 yards, had 29 first downs to 11, ran 77 plays to 48, and held the ball 40:34 compared to the Patriots’ 19:26. No matter how you look at it, the game was a train wreck from the home team’s point of view. In fact, the contest got so out of hand that the Chargers were able to pull starting quarterback Justin Herbert with almost a full quarter left (10:54). Up 37-7 at that point, there was no doubt the game was long decided. This, in turn, created some unease among the Foxboro Faithful. At one point, “Fire Mayo” chants began breaking out in the stands. Mayo going one-and-done still seems unlikely, but a noncompetitive loss in a standalone game surely will neither help him nor his coaching staff heading toward a pivotal offseason. New England has long been eliminated from playoff contention, meaning that the primary goals over the remainder of the 2024 season were two-fold: lay a strong foundation to build on in 2025, and get out of the season as healthy as possible. Both of those goals took a hit on Saturday, with the Patriots seeing their two best players get banged up. First up was quarterback Drake Maye, who exited the game after a third down scramble on his team’s opening possession. Maye took a hit to the head and left first for the medical tent on the sidelines and later the locker room. The rookie QB was ultimately cleared to return to the game, meaning he avoided a second concussion this season. Christian Gonzalez did not get that lucky. The standout cornerback hit his head hard on a tackle attempt against Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey. He too exited the game for the medical tent and locker room, but was eventually ruled out due to the injury he suffered on the collision. His status heading into the season finale against the Buffalo Bills next weekend is naturally in question. From top to bottom, their loss to the Chargers was arguably the worst game of what is already an underwhelming season. Through it all, however, Drake Maye continues to prove himself a player worthy of the “face of the franchise” label. After his brief injury scare in the first quarter, the youngster went on to complete all five of his pass attempts in the first half for 66 yards and a highlight-reel touchdown. That score showed both his awareness and ability to make something out of nothing. Getting a free play after an offsides call against the Chargers defense, the 22-year-old heaved a pass up the field knowing that a re-do was an option. No such re-do was needed: Maye found DeMario Douglas 36 yards down the field, and the sophomore wide receiver was able to haul the ball in and roll the final inches into the end zone. The touchdown pass was Maye’s 15th of the season, and helped him set a new Patriots rookie record: his streak of eight straight games with at least one TD pass bests Jim Plunkett’s mark set in 1971. On the day, the youngster completed 12 of 22 pass attempts for 117 yards with that one score. He also gained 32 yards on six carries, once again showing his ability and willingness to attack defenses more than one way. Speaking to 98.5 The Sports Hub ahead of Saturday’s game, head coach Jerod Mayo announced that Antonio Gibson would get the starting nod at the running back position over Rhamondre Stevenson. The change seemed like a logical one given Stevenson’s fumble issues this season, and the fact he was involved in two turnovers last week against the Buffalo Bills. When the Patriots offense first took the field, however, it was Stevenson who lined up in the backfield. The fourth-year man, who signed a four-year, $36 million contract extension in the offseason, also took a handoff on the play, gaining 5 yards in the process. “That was just a coaching decision,” Mayo said after the game. On the day, Stevenson ended up touching the ball twice for a combined gain of 1 yard. For comparison, Gibson finished with 12 carries for 63 yards. Losing Christian Gonzalez in the early second quarter did not make things easier for New England’s defense, but one would still have hoped to see more resistance out of the unit. After all, it once again struggled to play consistent football and found itself unable to slow the opponent on both the ground and through the air. Possibly the biggest issue on Saturday was a lack of pass rush. While Keion White managed to get a couple of pressures in, resulting in errant throws, the Patriots defense failed to sack quarterback Justin Herbert even once. Giving a quarterback of that caliber time to go through his progressions is a recipe for disaster, particularly when combined with a secondary incapable of locking receivers down. Upon initial viewing, veteran cornerback Jonathan Jones in particular had a rough day in that regard. Would increased pressure have helped? Possibly, but that is the story of the Patriots defense in 2024: complementary football on that side of the ball is wishful thinking. With Ben Brown out due to a concussion, the Patriots offensive line was forced to adapt yet again. It did so by inserting 2022 first-round draft pick Cole Strange, a 27-game starter at left guard over the first two years of his career, at Brown’s usual spot at center. The 12th different offensive lineman to start a game for the Patriots this season, Strange went wire-to-wire in his debut at the position. The 26-year-old had his ups and downs. While mostly quiet in the first half — a positive sign for any offensive lineman — he had some miscues in the second. He appeared to snap the ball early on a 3rd-and-5 in the third quarter, leading to a 7-yard sack. Later, he was flagged for illegally charging downfield to take a 19-yard pass from Maye to DeMario Douglas off the board. The Patriots entered the 2024 draft with a definitive need at the wide receiver position, and as the owners of the 34th overall selection in the second round were in a prime spot to invest in an intriguing prospect out of Georgia. However, Eliot Wolf and company decided not to take Ladd McConkey and instead trade with the Chargers. New England ended up picking wideouts Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker at 37 and 110, respectively, with the picks acquired in the move. Neither of the two registered any catches against L.A. on Saturday. McConkey, meanwhile, had an impressive outing. Leading his team in receiving, the speedy slot defender caught eight passes for 94 yards and a couple of touchdowns. In fact, his production in that one game compares favorably to the 12 catches for 87 yards and 2 scores produced by the Polk-Baker combination so far this season.

Raipur: A government school headmaster has been arrested and sent to jail for allegedly assaulting a female Block Education Officer (BEO) in Abhanpur block, Raipur. The accused headmaster faced disciplinary action after the BEO filed a police complaint and a video of the incident went viral. The altercation reportedly began over a confidential report when the headmaster pressured BEO Dhaneshwari Sahu to amend his markings. रायपुर अभनपुर में एक हेडमास्टर ने महिला BEO के साथ मारपीट की आरोपी हेडमास्टर राजन बघेल परसदा गांव के मिडिल स्कूल में पदस्थ है उसने BEO धनरेश्वरी साहू के ऑफिस में घुसकर उनसे मारपीट की पुलिस ने मामला दर्ज़ कर लिया है गुरुजी लोगों को हो क्या रहा है। #Chhattisgarh #viralvideo pic.twitter.com/qawtQdeKHz According to police, Rajan Baghel, the headmaster of a primary school in Parsada village, visited the BEO's office on Monday to request changes to his report. When the BEO resisted, a heated argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Baghel allegedly attempted to strangle her. Office staff intervened to stop the attack. CCTV footage of the incident was later circulated on social media, prompting the district administration to take action. The Raipur Divisional Joint Director suspended Baghel following the incident. In response to the BEO’s complaint, the Abhanpur police registered an FIR against Baghel for assault, abuse, and making death threats. BEO Dhaneshwari Sahu stated to the media that the headmaster tried to coerce her to make changes in the report suited to him but got attacked when she refused. Abhanpur police station in-charge Siddheshwar Pratap confirmed that Baghel has been arrested and presented in court, facing charges of assault, abuse, and threats to kill.LINCOLN — What was once a major event of the college football season has, in the first week of December, just become one of the subplots. Early signing day is here for Nebraska and every other program, many of which, including NU, have their attention split several ways. Conference title games haven’t even been played yet. The transfer portal — not officially open until Dec. 9 — has nevertheless been whirling with at least seven Husker departures since Monday. NU has lost one coordinator, locked another up for two years, and set its sights on Kentucky assistant Daikiel Shorts to coach receivers. Matt Rhule’s early afternoon press conference may focus just as much — perhaps more — on topics as the 2025 recruiting class, which stood Tuesday evening at 19 members. By the time Rhule talks about the class, it could grow by a few or in theory shrink, were commits inclined to balk at the departure of Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White. That hasn’t been the case so far, as some of the highest-rated prospects in the class — four-star linebackers Dawson Merritt and Christian Jones — had reaffirmed their commitment to Nebraska through social media statements. Nebraska awaits final answers from at least three prospects, though Dalkiel’s imminent hiring could, in theory, bring more options into play. »San Antonio Alamo Heights High School five-star athlete Michael Terry, a prospect of few interviews who has narrowed his list to home-state Texas, Nebraska and Oregon, the 6-foot-3, 215-pounder’s top three schools for months. He’ll announce a choice at his 8:15 a.m. signing ceremony on Wednesday. At NU, Terry projects to wideout. »Homestead (Florida) High School four-star receiver Cortez Mills has long been committed to Oklahoma, but recruiting site reporters have him trending to flip to Nebraska. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound Mills caught 79 passes for 1,640 yards and 18 touchdowns last season, breaking Miami-Dade County single-season marks. Mills’ signing ceremony takes place between 8:05-9:30 a.m. in the school’s auditorium. »Kahuka (Hawaii) High School three-star safety Aidan Manutai remains a Husker target, though he’s currently committed to California. The 6-foot, 170-pound Manutai would be part of a defensive backs group that could vie for early playing time. »Another potential prospect to watch is Kentucky receiver commit Dejerrian Miller, who verbally pledged to Shorts and the Wildcats last week and plays prep football at St. Louis Cardinal Ritter, the same school as Husker running back commit Jamarion Parker. Miller did not previously have Nebraska among his top group of suitors and may stick in the SEC. In total, NU plans to sign six in-state commitments — headlined by Jones, an Omaha Westside linebacker — to financial aid papers, as the NCAA in October eliminated the national letter of intent, which binds prospects to school. The group of six — Jones, Omaha North defensive tackle Tyson Terry, Millard North athletes Pierce Mooberry and Caden VerMaas, Wahoo Neumann running back Conor Booth and Lincoln Southwest receiver Jackson Carpenter — are part of one of the strongest corps of in-state recruits in years. Fifteen prospects are poised to sign with FBS programs, with 12 of those headed to power conferences. Unless Terry or Mills flips to NU, Merritt, out of Overland Park (Kansas) Blue Valley High School, is NU’s highest-ranked player in the 2025 class. Thirteen of the 19 prospects in the class have a four-star according to at least one of the four major recruiting services — 247 Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals. And all but 247 Sports, as of Tuesday evening ranked NU’s class as No. 20 in the nation. 247 Sports had the Huskers 22nd.

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It was another busy week for Australia's top brokers. This has led to the release of a number of broker notes. Three broker buy ratings that you might want to know more about are summarised below. Here's why brokers think these ASX shares are in the buy zone: ( ) According to a note out of Bell Potter, its analysts have retained their buy rating on this sports technology solutions company's shares with an increased price target of $4.00. The broker has lifted its valuation in response to the re-rating of comparable tech peers to higher multiples. Bell Potter has lifted the multiple it applies in its EV/revenue valuation for Catapult from 4.75x to 5.5x. It notes that this is still short of some other ASX tech stocks with similar growth profiles. As a result, it feels that Catapult's shares look good value at current levels. The Catapult share price ended the week at $3.68. ( ) A note out of Morgans reveals that its analysts have retained their add rating on this fashion jewellery retailer's shares with a trimmed price target of $36.00. Morgans highlights that Lovisa released a trading update at its recent annual general meeting. Although it concedes that Lovisa's store openings have been softer than it expected, it thinks investors should be patient, highlighting that its growth is rarely linear. In addition, the broker continues to see the company as having the potential to be one of the biggest success stories in Australian retail. As a result, it believes that recent share price weakness has created a buying opportunity for investors. The Lovisa share price was fetching $29.41 at Friday's close. ( ) Analysts at Goldman Sachs have retained their buy rating on this online travel agent's shares with an improved price target of $1.10. According to the note, Goldman was pleased with Webjet's performance during the first half of FY 2025. It notes that its result was in line with expectations thanks to a strong performance from the key OTA business, which offset a softer than expected performance from the GoSee business. Goldman was also pleased to see that Webjet's OTA bookings, total transaction value, and revenue turned positive during the first seven weeks of the second half. In light of this, it remains positive on Webjet and sees plenty of value in its shares at current levels. The Webjet share price ended last week at 85 cents.

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NoneBy Jim Rossman, Tribune News Service (TNS) Everyone seems to be listening to something. I’m not sure what they’re listening to, because they all seem to be wearing headphones. I suppose they’re all listening to their favorite podcast or just their playlists. Here are a few gift suggestions for headphones that’ll make anything sound better. I’ve listed the retail pricing, but don’t be surprised if you find them on sale. We’ve all tried traditional earbuds. They can sound good if the fit is correct. The SoundCore AreoFit 2 ($99.99, soundcore.com) don’t fit inside your ear canal. Instead, they sit on the outside of your ear. The battery sits behind your ear, much like a hearing aid. The speaker is attached by a sturdy, yet flexible cable. The only adjustment is on the speaker end – it clicks to adjust the angle of the speaker to sit directly over your ear canal. The fact that they don’t insert into your ears means you can still hear the outside world, so you are not so isolated. These are great for jogging or biking. The sound is really nice. The full range of sound comes in very clearly and the form factor is comfortable to wear, even for hours at a time. There are four microphones, so your voice sounds clear on phone calls. They have an IP55 rating, so they can withstand water spashing, sweat or dust. They can also connect to more than one device, so you can keep them paired to your phone and laptop and switch easily between them. The AeroFit 2 can play for 10 hours on a charge. They live in a battery case that can keep them charged for more than 40 hours. The charging case can power up via a USB-C port or a Qi wireless charger. They are available in white, blue, green or black. The Soundcore C40i ($99.99, soundcore.com) is another fun option in a non-traditional form factor. Instead of going inside or even over the top your ears, the C40i earbuds are u-shaped and they clip on the sides of your ears. They are unlike anything I’ve ever tried, and they sounded surprisingly good once you get them in the right spot. They are a bit flexible, in that you can pull them apart slightly to get them in the right spot. Once you let go, they gently grip your earlobe. I must admit I was a little self-conscious when I first started wearing the C40i earbuds, as they look a bit like earrings. The fit is interesting. The end with the speaker sits in front of your ear canal and the end with the battery and action button goes behind your ear. You can adjust them on your ear until the sound becomes clear. It’ll be obvious to your ears when you have them adjusted correctly. If your earlobes are thin, there are some rubber sleeves that can help with the fit. You want them to be snug, but not to the point where they are pinching your ears. There is a customizable button on the back of each earbud for call and music control. They are on the small side, so the battery life is seven hours before needing to return to the case for a charge. The case can charge them twice more before it needs recharging. The case charges via USB-C cable, but it is too small for wireless chargers. The earbuds have a 12mm x 17mm oval shaped driver and the sound quality is very good. Voice quality on phone calls also surprised me with its clarity. They sync with the Soundcore phone app to let you assign the button commands and tweak the sound settings. They also can pair to two devices at once. Frequent flyers know all about noise canceling over-the-ear headphones. These headphones usually have active noise canceling, which uses microphones to listen to the ambient noise and reduce it before it can get to your ears. What I’m noticing is more and more people wearing these during workouts or just walking around. The Baseus Bowie 30 Max noise canceling headphones ($79.99, baseus.com) are fairly generic looking headphones, but their performance is incredible for the price. Baseus says the Bowie 30s can eliminate 96 percent of noise, but that actual noise cancellation will vary depending on the ambient noise level. I can tell you the noise canceling is impressive. There is also a transparency mode that lets in outside sounds so you can have a conversation with someone without taking them off. You can pair them to the free Baseus phone app to unlock some additional features including spatial acoustics, bass enhancement and low-latency mode. These connect to your phone or PC wirelessly via Bluetooth or wired with an included 3.5mm cable. They last an impressive 65 hours on a charge without noise canceling or 50 hours with noise canceling enabled. The ear cups and piece that fits over the top of your head are nicely padded and the entire headset folds up to take up less room in your bag. ©2024 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Democrats 'Ignored the Needs of My Community': Florida State Rep Susan Valdes Joins Republican Party

Pioneering Hydrogen-Powered River Vessel in France Marking a groundbreaking milestone in sustainable transport, the Sogestran Group launched the ZULU 06, France’s first hydrogen-powered river vessel, on the Seine in Paris today. , Executive Director of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, was the vessel’s godmother: Building on the momentum of the FLAGSHIPS project, further applications in river and maritime transport will enhance air quality, reduce noise pollution, and drastically shrink the carbon footprint of waterborne transportation.” The celebration in Paris was attended by the French Minister of Transport, : This vessel, the first of its kind powered by hydrogen in the country, embodies France’s commitment to sustainable, innovative, and decarbonized mobility. This project is a prime example of European cooperation and synergy between public and private stakeholders for green mobility that is both local and sustainable.” Stretching 55 meters in length and with a cargo capacity of 400 tons, the ZULU 06 is a purpose-built solution for the complex challenges of urban logistics. The vessel, designed by LMG Marin, has a power generation system supplied by ABB Marine & Ports and two 200 kW hydrogen fuel cells delivered by Ballard. 300 kg of compressed hydrogen enables seven days of operational autonomy, representing an efficient and eco-friendly distribution in urban settings. This first-of-its-kind hydrogen propulsion system in the French market represents a significant step forward in cargo transport at European waterways, demonstrating the potential for clean energy to revolutionize logistics. stated , Chairman and CEO of the Sogestran Group. This vessel is a showcase of technical excellence and a testament to Sogestran’s commitment to sustainable and efficient mobility,” The ZULU 06 is developed through the EU-funded FLAGSHIPS project, which has spent six years pushing the boundaries of zero-emission waterborne transport. , Flagships Project Coordinator and Senior Scientist at VTT says It showcases the collective power of collaboration and innovation within the FLAGSHIPS project,” The Flagships collective initiative unites 11 European partners, emphasizing the critical role of collaboration in achieving decarbonization goals. The Clean Hydrogen Partnership provided financial and technical backing for the program, highlighting the EU’s pivotal role in advancing hydrogen technologies. , CEO of Maritime CleanTech says Sogestran’s hydrogen-powered vessel in Paris demonstrates the power of bold EU partnerships and cutting-edge technology to tackle the challenges of decarbonisation. Together, we’re accelerating the shift toward cleaner energy solutions to meet urgent climate targets,” READ the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Pioneering Hydrogen-Powered River Vessel in France, NAVANTIA completes the fitting of the hydrogen propulsion system AIP into a S-80 class submarine Navantia’s shipyard in Cartagena has completed the installation of the Hydrogen based Air Independent Propulsion... France’s First Hydrogen-Electric Powered Fishing Training Vessel Ready to Set Sail The LPMA: Maritime and Aquaculture Professional School of Bastia will on November 15, 2024, inaugurate France’s first... Bill Gates $645 million fuel cell superyacht has finally completed its extensive sea trials – Powered by liquid hydrogen stored at a bone-chilling -423°F, the mammoth vessel features an underwater lounge, a...

Warning : This story contains distressing content about residential schools. Northwest B.C. First Nation Nadleh Whut’en has confirmed the identification of potential unmarked graves at the site of the former Lejac Indian Residential School, located at Tseyaz Bunk’ut near Fraser Lake. Earlier in May, the First Nation had said it would search the residential school site using both ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and magnetometry to detect irregularities underground. Lejac Indian Residential School operated from 1922 to 1976, impacting children from over 70 Nations. Nadleh Whut’en's announcement on November 30 follows nearly two years of geophysical surveys that began after Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation revealed in 2021 that they had identified around 200 potential burial sites at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Nadleh Whut’en said the preliminary findings from GPR and magnetometry surveys at Lejac uncovered geophysical signatures consistent with burials. These results are part of ongoing efforts to locate and honour the children who died while attending residential schools in Canada, the First Nation said. The survey, conducted by the guiding team of the Nez Keh Hubuk’uznootah project, which translates to "Let's Look for our Children" in Dakelh, covers a 142,500 square-meter area (about 27 football fields). The research is a response to survivor testimony and archival records that suggest numerous children may have been buried in unmarked graves at Lejac. During its operation, at least 7,850 Indigenous children, including day scholars, attended the residential school, which subjected students to harsh conditions, including forced labor, abuse, and the loss of cultural identity. The school’s cemetery, where some graves are marked, has long been known to survivors. However, the recent surveys suggest there are additional unmarked graves that have not been accounted for. “The work is hard and it takes a long time – and we are bringing information forward as we receive it because survivors have a right to know,” Nadleh Whut’en Chief Beverly Ketlo said about the importance of these findings. The Lejac Indian Residential School has had an active cemetery on the grounds since it was founded in 1922. "We have always known that there were children buried at Lejac because many of their graves are marked in a cemetery. I want you to ask yourself if your elementary school had a cemetery,” Ketlo added. Ketlo said this is not just a thing of the past but the horrors experienced at Lejac are still very real for the survivors who lived through this "genocide.” “Lejac relentlessly taught the children that they were inferior. They were forcibly taken from their families, lands, and cultures, leading them to believe that everything about their identity was wrong,” she said. The geophysical surveys, which were conducted in winter 2023 and spring/summer 2024, used advanced technologies to detect disturbances beneath the surface that could indicate burial sites. GPR sends radar pulses into the ground, revealing underground conditions, while magnetometry detects metal objects and magnetic changes. This data is being analyzed by two independent teams of experts and will guide future steps in the search for missing children. Former Chief Archie Patrick of Stellat’en First Nation, a survivor of Lejac, expressed hope that these efforts would help bring justice to those affected. “Lejac is still with me. I continue to deal with the upheaval of being taken from my parents, and the daily trauma of living at that place. But I am so pleased that the stories of survivors are finally being brought to light.” The findings are part of ongoing work, and no immediate plans for excavation or exhumation have been made. The guiding team, made up of survivors and inter-generational survivors, is overseeing the research and will determine the next steps. The federal government has committed to funding these efforts, and an estimated 20 years of work remain to uncover the full truth about the missing children from residential schools across Canada. If you are an Indian residential school survivor or have been affected by the residential school system and need help, you can contact the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.

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