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SEC Charges Gol Intelligent Airlines, Brazil's Second Largest Airline, with FCPA Violations

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Washington D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - September 15, 2022) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Brazils second largest domestic airline, GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes, for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

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Washington D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - September 15, 2022) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Brazils second largest domestic airline, GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes, for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
The So Paulo-based company, also known as Gol Intelligent Airlines, agreed to pay $70 million to settle the SEC charges.
According to the SECs order, Gol bribed prominent Brazilian government officials in exchange for certain favorable payroll tax and aviation fuel tax reductions.
Gol consented to a cease-and-desist order finding that it violated the anti-bribery, books and records, and internal accounting controls provisions of the FCPA.

Churchill Downs Incorporated Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky

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Churchill Downs has proven it has the experience, resources, and desire to reinvigorate Ellis Park into a premier racing destination and provide unmatched gaming entertainment.

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Churchill Downs has proven it has the experience, resources, and desire to reinvigorate Ellis Park into a premier racing destination and provide unmatched gaming entertainment.
We are very enthused to welcome Ellis Park to the Churchill Downs racing family, said Bill Carstanjen, Chief Executive Officer of CDI.
CDI will acquire all of the outstanding equity of Ellis Entertainment, LLC, the parent company of Ellis Park.
Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby.

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Reasons for Decision in the matter of Erich Juillet

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TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (the "MFDA") has issued its Reasons for Decision dated September 14, 2022 ("Reasons for Decision"), in connection with a settlement hearing held electronically by videoconference in Toronto, Ontarioon August 23, 2022, in the matter of Erich Gilles Juillet (the "Respondent").

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TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (the "MFDA") has issued its Reasons for Decision dated September 14, 2022 ("Reasons for Decision"), in connection with a settlement hearing held electronically by videoconference in Toronto, Ontarioon August 23, 2022, in the matter of Erich Gilles Juillet (the "Respondent").
In its Reasons for Decision, the Hearing Panel confirmed the sanctions imposed on the Respondent.
A copy of the Reasons for Decision are available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
During the period described in the Reasons for Decision, the Respondent conducted business in the Ottawa, Ontario area.

Methanex Announces Board Approval of a 5% Share Repurchase Program

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The NCIB is subject to approval by the Toronto Stock Exchange (the TSX).

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The NCIB is subject to approval by the Toronto Stock Exchange (the TSX).
Methanex is a Vancouver-based, publicly traded company and is the world's largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets.
Having in mind these and other factors, investors and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
The outcomes anticipated in forward-looking statements may not occur and we do not undertake to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws.

Boyd Gaming Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable October 15, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2022.

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Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable October 15, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2022.
Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states, and manager of a tribal casino in northern California.
With one of the most experienced leadership teams in the casino industry, Boyd Gaming prides itself on offering its guests an outstanding entertainment experience, delivered with unwavering attention to customer service.
Through a long-standing company philosophy called Caring the Boyd Way, Boyd Gaming is committed to advancing Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) initiatives that positively impact the Company's stakeholders and communities.

California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California Partners Project Applaud Signing of Children's Online Safety and Privacy Legislation

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AB 2273, Wicks) was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom after passing the State Legislature unanimously in late August. The law seeks to offer privacy and safety to Californian children while they are online. California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom cofounded California Partners Project in 2020 in large part to research and raise awareness about the impacts significant time spent online may pose on children's physical and mental health.

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The law seeks to offer privacy and safety to Californian children while they are online.
California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom cofounded California Partners Project in 2020 in large part to research and raise awareness about the impacts significant time spent online may pose on children's physical and mental health.
"As a parent, I am terrified of the effects technology addiction and saturation are having on our children and their mental health.
While federal efforts to pass a comprehensive national law governing online privacy have yet to materialize, strong privacy regulations have emerged abroad.

DOSOMETHING.ORG LAUNCHES MULTI-YEAR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO FUEL A NEW GENERATION OF VOTERS

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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of National Voter Registration Day on September 20th, DoSomething.org, the national hub for youth-centered activism, today launches "The Future is Now." The multi-year civic engagement program will activate new voters and encourage young people to claim our democracy in service of making equitable progress on the issues that matter most to them. The program will accelerate DoSomething's ongoing commitment to mobilizing young voters - the organization registered over 360,000 young people during the 2018 and 2020 election cycles with an average of 62% turning out to vote; above the national average for youth turnout. Between now and November's midterm elections, DoSomething aims to register 30,000 voters. Following the election, DoSomething will prioritize educating their membership about how to wield their civic power between election cycles and sustain engagement toward a mass mobilization effort for the 2024 presidential election.

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The multi-year civic engagement program will activate new voters and encourage young people to claim our democracy in service of making equitable progress on the issues that matter most to them.
Following the election, DoSomething will prioritize educating their membership about how to wield their civic power between election cycles and sustain engagement toward a mass mobilization effort for the 2024 presidential election.
Seize the Opportunity to Vote via Mail: On October 13, DoSomething will celebrate its own civic holiday, National Absentee Ballot Day.
DoSomething has registered over 360,000 new voters since 2018 and awarded more than $1.8 million in scholarships to young people since 2010.

SEMA4 HOLDINGS CORP. CLASS ACTION ALERT: Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut against Sema4 Holdings Corp.

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All investors who purchased the shares of Sema4 Holdings Corp. and incurred losses are advised to contact the firm immediately at [email protected] or (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774.

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All investors who purchased the shares of Sema4 Holdings Corp. and incurred losses are advised to contact the firm immediately at [email protected] or (800) 575-0735 or (212) 545-4774.
You may obtain additional information concerning the action or join the case on our website, www.whafh.com.
If you have incurred losses in Sema4 Holdings Corp. you may, no later than November 7, 2022, request that the Court appoint you lead plaintiff of the proposed class.
Please contact Wolf Haldenstein to learn more about your rights as an investor in Sema4 Holdings Corp.
Sema4 is a health company that uses artificial intelligence to enable personalized medicine.

Transaction in Own Shares

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These share purchases form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the Company's existing share buy-back programme previously announced on 28 July 2022.

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These share purchases form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the Company's existing share buy-back programme previously announced on 28 July 2022.
In respect of this programme, Citigroup Global Markets Limited will make trading decisions in relation to the securities independently of the Company for a period from 28 July 2022 up to and including 21 October 2022.
The on-market limb will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the Companys general authority to repurchase shares on-market.
The off-market limb will be effected in accordance with the Companys general authority to repurchase shares off-market pursuant to the off-market buyback contract approved by its shareholders and the pre-set parameters set out therein.

SENATE POLLS: Extremist Candidates Trail Democrats in Arizona, Georgia and Pennsylvania; Rubio & Lee Maintain Leads in Florida and Utah

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However, in Florida and Utah, Republican senators still maintain their leads over their challengers.

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However, in Florida and Utah, Republican senators still maintain their leads over their challengers.
Center Street polling shows a losing trend for several Republican Senate and gubernatorial candidates who have openly taken extremist positions.
Republican Sen. Mike Lee leads independent Evan McMullin 43% to 39% among likely voters, and 40% to 37% among Utah registered voters.
Among registered voters, Lee now leads by only 3%, compared to a 10% margin in July.