NoneThe musical duo Angels + Kings released their breakthrough single “Lightning,” and it is quite inspirational. Angels + Kings is comprised of Carlos PenaVega of Big Time Rush and Alex Marshall of The Cab. They have joined forces and created this new musical venture. As Angels + Kings, Carlos and Alex hope to fuse their unique backgrounds, musical influences, life passions, in order to create a fresh sound that is a blend of pop, rock, indie, adult contemporary, and even contemporary inspirational music. The lyrics of “Lightning” are pure poetry and they are timely and relevant, especially with the current state of the world. The song ought to be enjoyed for its beauty, honesty, and simplicity. “Lightning” truly captures the complex journey and essence of what it means to be human. “What a blessing it is to create music we love and share it with the world. We couldn’t do this without the unwavering support from our family, friends, and all of you—your encouragement means everything. This new chapter with ‘Lightning’ is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see where it takes us. Thank you for being with us on this journey,” both artists expressed via a joint post on social media . Both artists collaborated together for the original music of “Get Him Back for Christmas,” which is Carlos’ new holiday movie for Great American Family with his wife Alexa, which will premiere on December 14th. Angels + Kings affords both artists a creative platform where they can explore and foster new musical horizons while honoring their shared passion for faith, family, and community. Carlos PenaVega remarked, “Collaborating on ‘Get Him Back for Christmas’ was an amazing experience, and it quickly became clear that we had something special together.” “Alex and I decided to lean into that captivating energy and create Angels + Kings, a true musical partnership both personally and professionally,” PenaVega acknowledged. “Lightning” is available on digital service providers by clicking here . It garners two giant thumbs up. It is evident that Carlos PenaVega and Alex Marshll are a match made in musical heaven as Angels + Kings . They deserve to be the next Maverick City in music. Hopefully, this is a harbinger of more quality music to come from Angels + Kings in the near future. Angels + Kings are poised for stardom in their own right as a duo. Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News.Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 21,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.Trump has promised again to release the last JFK files. But experts say don’t expect big revelations

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Thursday, December 19, 2024 Tampa International Airport marked a significant milestone on Wednesday as officials, along with business and community leaders, celebrated the groundbreaking of Airside D, the airport’s first new terminal in nearly two decades. Standing on the expansive airfield, where flags outlined the future terminal’s footprint, attendees were given a glimpse of Airside D’s potential to support the region’s rapid growth and the expected surge in passengers and flights. “This state-of-the-art Airside will help us continue our tradition of staying ahead of trends by adding 16 gates for both domestic and international flights at TPA,” Tampa International Airport CEO Joe Lopano said. “It will also feature the latest technology for our passengers when it opens in 2028. We’re going to do it the Tampa way.” Lopano was joined by prominent leaders integral to the project, including Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue, Tampa Mayor and Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board Member Jane Castor, TPA’s Executive Vice President of Planning, Development, and Maintenance Smitha Radhakrishnan, and Hensel Phelps Southeast Regional Vice President Justin Starnes. “The state of Florida has a nationally renowned, world-class transportation system and it’s because of partners like the TPA that we can truly say that,” Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue said . “Airside D is a shining example of how we lead in infrastructure and continue to build world-class facilities that support the growth of the state of Florida.” The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Airside took place on the airfield where the facility will be constructed, located northwest of TPA’s Main Terminal. This site was previously home to the original Airside D, which debuted with the airport in 1971. The outdated facility was decommissioned and demolished in 2007, and the space has since been utilized for overnight aircraft parking. Guests at the event enjoyed a lively flash mob performance to kick off the ceremony. They also had the opportunity to view a scale model of the future Airside and explore its design through a virtual reality station set up in the event tent. “This day is a monumental day not just for the city of Tampa, but for the entire Tampa Bay region,” Tampa Mayor and Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board Member Jane Castor said . “TPA is such a jewel in the crown of the Tampa Bay area, and it is something that every single traveler gets to experience.” Airside D will feature two levels and a mezzanine, including two airline lounges, a bright and open international arrivals processing area on the ground floor, glass boarding bridges offering stunning views of the airfield, and a variety of new shopping and dining experiences. As the centerpiece of Phase 3 of Tampa International Airport’s Master Plan, this project is designed to meet the demands of increasing traveler numbers. Currently serving around 25 million passengers annually, the new Airside D will position TPA to accommodate up to 35 million passengers each year by 2037. ”Make no mistake, this Airside will be all about the passenger journey and we are going to make it magnificent,” said Smitha Radhakrishnan, TPA’s Executive Vice President of Planning & Development and Maintenance. “As this project progresses, there are going to be several opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses to be part of this project, and that is a priority for TPA.” Spanning approximately 600,000 square feet, Airside D will be the largest terminal at Tampa International Airport upon its completion. The project, with an estimated cost of $1.5 billion, is slated to open to the public in 2028. Recent renderings unveiled earlier this month showcased Airside D at the 30% design phase. These visuals were developed by the project’s design-build team, led by construction firm Hensel Phelps in collaboration with architecture and engineering company HNTB Corporation and design partner Gensler. The final design is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. “Airside D is something that Hensel Phelps, HNTB, Gensler are all very passionate about and proud of, and we really hope that the entire Tampa Bay area will be as enthusiastic and support the new Airside D as much as they have the existing airport here today,” Hensel Phelps Southeast Region Vice President Justin Starnes said . A $91 million enabling contract, approved by the HCAA Board during its December meeting, will kickstart onsite work at TPA. This initial phase includes installing security fencing around the future Airside’s perimeter, removing concrete, setting up contractor offices, and conducting utility work, among other preparatory tasks.

President Jimmy Carter may have only had one term in the White House, but he remained a familiar figure on the world stage long after clearing his desk at the Oval Office. Despite a resounding defeat at the hands of Ronald Reagan in 1980, the Democrat forged a new path promoting causes such as electoral probity abroad, social justice and drives to rid the world of medical conditions. His first foreign visit as president was to the UK where then prime minister James Callaghan, as well as the usual visits in London, took his guest to the North East with a visit to Newcastle, Sunderland and Washington – the village bearing the name of the first ever president. Mr Carter delighted crowds in the North East by saying “Howay the lads” during a speech to the assembled throng. He also received a miner’s lamp from 12-year-old Ian McEree in Washington. The 39th US president also carried out more traditional presidential duties, including meetings with western European leaders during his time in London while the Cold War was still ongoing. The practising Baptist continued his globetrotting ways after leaving power, even without Air Force One as his vehicle. He was also part of the Elders, a group of experienced statesmen and women drawn from all corners of the world.( MENAFN - PR Newswire) SAN DIEGO and BEIJING, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TuSimple Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS: TSPH) ("TuSimple" or the "Company"), a global leader in artificial intelligence technology, today announced its official rebranding to CreateAI and major advancements in its new strategic initiatives. The rebranding reflects CreateAI's renewed focus on transforming animation and video game industries through proprietary AI technologies and its integrated content development platform. CreateAI showed significant progress in generative AI research with the debut of its first major AI model, named "Ruyi". The model, available open source on AI community "Hugging Face", excels in frame consistency, motion fluency, color and composition quality. The decision to adopt an open-source model stems from CreateAI's commitment to empower creators and foster a vibrant user ecosystem. The model, developed in under six months, leverages technological know-how building upon the Company's autonomous driving expertise. It also lays the foundation for proprietary AI tools and infrastructure specifically created for video game and anime content development. The Company has advanced rapidly since its entry into the digital entertainment content industry in August 2024. CreateAI announced the development of a "AAA" Open-World Role-Playing Game (RPG) based on the legendary Louis Cha intellectual property (IP) "Heroes of Jin Yong". The game represents a significant evolution from previous adaptations of Louis Cha's IP as it integrates characters and narratives from all of his influential literary works. This marks the unveiling of a cohesive world of heroes, moving beyond individual stories, and serving as a starting point for the creation of new original martial arts works. A preview event took place on December 14 in Guangzhou, China, garnering strong interest from fans and cementing its place as one of the most anticipated "AAA" games to be released. "We are proud of the achievements we've made in the short amount of time since entering into the field," said Cheng Lu, President and CEO of CreateAI. "We are confident that our integrated approach at the intersection of generative AI and digital entertainment creation is a differentiating factor, one that provides significant long-term growth opportunities." CreateAI has continued to advance its previously announced project related to the acclaimed "The Three-Body Problem", partnering with the Japanese anime designer Shōji Kawamori, the "Father of Macross", to ultimately bring this vast fantasy world to life through unprecedented visual and narrative depth via an animated feature film and video game. Additionally, CreateAI has unveiled its latest business plan, showcasing the immense commercial value derived from today's transformation and the industry's total addressable market. The plan also outlines the historical industry challenges addressed by the company, technology milestones, commercialization pathways, and cohesive management team. It also emphasizes how the Company's integrated strategy forms a flywheel effect in AI development, ultimately leading to long-term sustainable competitive advantage. About CreateAI CreateAI (formerly TuSimple) is a global artificial intelligence company with offices in US, China, and Japan. The company is pioneering the future of digital entertainment content production, seamlessly blending cutting-edge generative AI technology with the creativity of world-class talent. Our mission is to redefine the boundaries of what's possible in digital storytelling by developing immersive, captivating, and visually stunning experiences that resonate with audiences on a global scale. CreateAI Media Contact: Brad Burgess ICR, LLC Email: [email protected] SOURCE CreateAI Holdings Inc MENAFN18122024003732001241ID1109009432 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.