Shannon Sharpe has revealed a private conversation with Kirk Herbstreit following a disagreement between the two ESPN broadcasters over college football. The dispute arose from differing opinions on the current state of the Ohio State Buckeyes , and it seems the fallout has extended beyond just football talk. Sharpe had questioned the position of Buckeyes' head coach Ryan Day at Herbstreit's alma mater on First Take. Herbstreit publicly expressed his disapproval of the criticism on First Take, leading to a heated response from Stephen A.Smith and Sharpe. Kirk Herbstreit has 'obvious' explanation for Ohio State dominating Tennessee Shane Gillis torches Nick Saban in awkward College Gameday interaction "First Take tried to fire him, they thought he was done," Herbstreit said about the scrutiny directed at Day. "So I'm excited to see what they talk about on Monday after this performance. "They had him out. They were trying to find replacements. But here he is. He's still got his hat on. He's still coaching." On 'Night Cap' with Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson, Sharpe discussed the situation with Herbstreit. He shared that they had spoken and Herbstreit had tried to explain his perspective. "My point was, and I don't know if he was talking to me, but I did not think the commentary was warranted," Sharpe said. "Yes, the Buckeyes won. Everyone knows Kirk Herbstreit was schooled at Ohio State. "I believe you can stand up for your friends and alma mater without taking a shot at your teammates. And I felt he was taking a shot at First Take. That's why I'm glad that Herbie reached out. DON'T MISS: Terry Bradshaw given FOX NFL retirement view after Michael Strahan interruption FOX's Tom Brady gamble at risk of backfiring as 'A team' panel slammed Cris Collinsworth's social media rule speaks volumes amid NBC firing calls "We were able to put this whole situation behind us. I know he is happy that Ohio State won and is good friends with Ryan Day. However, being good friends and then taking a shot are different situations. I just needed clarity: Are we teammates or not? That is all I needed to know. Because if we are not teammates, then let's throw caution to the wind." In response to the ex-Ohio State quarterback's statements, Sharpe had previously defended himself on First Take: "I am going to be a teammate. I will let it slide since everyone's at ESPN, especially because you have not taken the rocks you have taken. "I would have lit them up," the three-time Super Bowl champion declared. "Congratulations, Ohio State. You won. However, if we are going to be on the same team or work on the same network, then don't do that. "Kirk, Chris Fowler, I promise you, if you ever mention anything about any platform that I am on again, talking about, I wonder what they are going to say in negativity. I promise you ESPN doesn't have enough bosses to keep me off y'all for what I am going to say." Smith also responded fervently to Herbstreit following his remarks, as he too refuted the accusations against him: "Kirk Herbstreit, 'First Take tried to get him fired.' That is not true. I did. Not First Take. That was me, Stephen A. I'm going to own that," Smith asserted. "And what did I say specifically, Kirk Herbstreit, because you've got to quote me accurately, my brother. I watch you on College Football GameDay. I don't misquote you, don't misquote me. What I said was, this man Ryan Day, if he doesn't get a national championship he should go, even with a 66-10 record."Share Tweet Share Share Email Despite appearing sidelined and even abandoned by Nicolás Maduro’s government while detained in the United States, Colombian businessman Alex Nain Saab Morán has regained significant influence within Venezuela’s power structure, now relentlessly pursuing those who betrayed him. Many of his informers, who had enjoyed a sense of respite while Saab was in U.S. custody, now find themselves in his crosshairs once again. Recently, President Maduro appointed Saab as Minister of Industry and National Production, replacing Pedro Tellechea, who shortly after his dismissal was detained by SEBIN (Venezuelan intelligence service) and charged by the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Tellechea stands accused of having “handed over the Automated Control and Command System, known as the brain of PDVSA, to a company linked to U.S. intelligence services.” Tellechea’s removal is yet another example of Saab’s ongoing purge of rivals, many of whom are now behind bars. Last year, former business partner Álvaro Pulido Vargas , and earlier this year, former finance minister Simón Zerpa, were both arrested. Zerpa’s arrest was reportedly an act of retaliation after he disclosed details about the flight carrying Saab to Iran to U.S. authorities—a flight that led to Saab’s detention in Cape Verde during a refueling stop. Zerpa had a close connection with U.S. prosecutor Kurt Lunkenheimer, while Pulido Vargas cooperated with the DEA, providing information about Saab and Venezuelan government figures in exchange for an end to his prosecution in the U.S. The South Florida prosecutors, initially Michael Nadler and later Lunkenheimer, oversaw Saab’s case from his indictment to his trial. Through his lawyers, David B. Rivkin Jr. and Joseph M. Schuster, Saab accessed the entire case file, gaining detailed information about all those who had contributed to his incarceration. He is now focused on seeking retribution against them. Tellechea, meanwhile, has privately been accused by Saab of selectively awarding contracts to suppliers for the government’s oil-for-food program, which Saab himself managed until his detention. Among the primary beneficiaries of this new arrangement was businessman Jorge Giménez Ochoa, a close ally of Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and the president of the Venezuelan Football Federation. Giménez is currently under investigation in Spain as part of the “Aldama plot,” where he allegedly profited from selling overpriced masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Another figure linked to the redistribution of this program is businessman Antonio González Morales, who attempted to take over the food distribution business under the CLAP system. According to the investigative outlet ArmandoInfo , both Giménez and González Morales share partnerships in various ventures, including Alimentos Fruca, Turismo Real, Constructora 2GM, and Alimentos Lual, among others. Now, several businessmen who rival Saab are under his scrutiny as he seeks retribution against those who crossed him. The execution of Saab’s vendetta has been supported by Diosdado Cabello, recently appointed Minister of Interior and Justice, who appears to be reclaiming influence within Maduro’s inner circle at the expense of siblings Jorge and Delcy Rodríguez. Shortly after assuming office, Cabello appointed Major General Javier Marcano Tábata as head of the Military Counterintelligence Directorate, replacing Iván Hernández Dala, and his cousin, Major General Alexis Rodríguez Cabello, as head of SEBIN, taking over from General Gustavo González López. These shifts have sidelined the Rodríguez siblings, whose influence is now diminished by the alliance between Cabello and Saab, as they consolidate their power. With the backing of Attorney General Tarek William Saab—recently reaffirmed in his position by the National Assembly—the formidable alliance between Cabello and Saab has established a powerful judicial arm. This duo now has free rein to compile cases and detain those they see fit, continuing their strong and unyielding control over the apparatus of Venezuelan state power. Related Items: Saab , Tightens Grip Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments

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DHAKA - Squeezing rubber-covered robotic prosthetic hands, Bangladesh protesters wounded during the deadly revolution to topple autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina test out replacement arms for their lost limbs. "I'll be able to do some everyday tasks with this artificial hand," said student Hafeez Mohammad Hossain, whose right hand was ripped off in gunfire on August 5. It was the same day protesters stormed Hasina's palace as she fled to India by helicopter. In the middle of the chaos, Hossain said a police officer levelled a shotgun at him and fired. He described searing pain as gun pellets lacerated his back and leg. Surgeons picked out the gunshot, but were unable to save his hand. "I can't write anymore," Hossain said. "I'm struggling to learn how to write with my left hand." On Thursday he was fitted with a prosthetic limb, alongside four other students who also lost their hands during the months-long protests in which at least 700 people were killed during a police crackdown. Robolife Technologies, a Bangladeshi organisation manufacturing artificial hands, said the prosthetic limbs use sensors connected to the nerves to move. The company says it allows users to grasp objects, to type and use a phone. "If you ask me whether they work like organic hands, I'd say no," said Antu Karim, who is working on the government-backed project to fit the limbs. "But these hands allow the boys to hold a glass if thirsty, or a spoon to eat," he added. "At least, they won't be looked down upon for not having hands." - 'Rely on others' - Hasina's 15-year tenure saw widespread human rights abuses, including the mass detention and extrajudicial killings of her political opponents. Limbless protesters held a rally earlier this month demanding the interim government who took over after Hasina's fall support those injured in the protests. Many say they have not received the aid they need. The four other former protesters who had arms fitted on Thursday included Mohammad Mamun Mia, a father of two, whose hand was hacked off by a gang he said was loyal to Hasina's Awami League party. The new arm is far from perfect, but it has made a huge difference. "I'll be able to do some regular tasks with this hand," he said, saying that while he cannot work driving a tractor in the fields again, he hopes now to open a small business. Arif Hossain Sagar, 19, had his hand amputated after it failed to heal from an injury he sustained during the protests, and doctors worried about gangrene. "I can't do any regular activities now," Sagar told AFP. "I rely on others for eating or bathing." The new hand will return a degree of normality to his life, he said. Nayeem Hasan, wounded when attackers pounced on him as he went to donate blood to help those injured after a fire, broke into tears. The new arm would help him fulfil his simple dream. "I have a one-year-old daughter who wants me to hold her," Hasan said.Finland seizes Russia-linked ship over undersea cable damage

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StockNews.com Initiates Coverage on Endeavor Group (NYSE:EDR)https://arab.news/ce8cq RIYADH: Artificial intelligence will help Saudi Arabia to achieve its ambitious goals for growth, while reducing its reliance on other targets, according to a top executive. Jad Haddad, partner and global head of consultancy Oliver Wyman’s AI division Quotient, spoke to Arab News recently about how technological advances are reshaping the workforce. “Today, there is a shortage of labor, particularly in Saudi Arabia,” he said. “If the Kingdom’s going to reach its very ambitious targets of growth, in a way AI and the embracement of AI will basically help achieving those very aggressive, but also achievable, as we’ve seen, targets, with less dependency on others.” Saudi workplaces are already well advanced in using generative AI tools, such as text generator Chat GPT, with 68 percent of employees surveyed by Oliver Wyman making use of the technology compared with a global average of 55 percent. Haddad noted how another survey found that more than 90 percent of CEOs at New York Stock Exchange-listed companies also invest heavily in AI and believe in its promise. “But yet we haven’t seen a lot of disruption to jobs.” He added: “Will we see disruption in the job market? Probably. I think AI already is augmenting a lot of the things that we do, and as we have applications that are implemented and scaled within organizations, things are going to change. “But at the same time, we can look at it from the other way around. I think it is already creating a lot of jobs as well.” The forward-looking Gulf is a leader in the adoption of AI technologies, according Haddad, who highlighted the fact that some of the region’s biggest companies are employing the technology. National oil companies such as Aramco and ADNOC “are really taking up AI, and that’s also great because they are a big part of the society but also of the economy,” he said. “I think the region is really embracing AI, much faster than any other region, and is really seeing the benefit and the promise of AI.” Saudi Arabia’s early focus on the new technology was evidenced when the Kingdom founded its government AI agency SDAIA in 2019. The entity employs around 3,000 people, and is focused on establishing governance related to AI, and positioning the country as a leader in the field. A November report from SDAIA highlighted Saudi Arabia’s global leadership in AI, as evidenced by its top ranking in the pillar of government strategy in the 2023 Global AI Index by Tortoise Media. In 2023, the Kingdom joined the UN AI Advisory Body, aiming to promote the responsible use of AI. Government spending on technologies, including AI, grew at a compound annual growth rate of 59 percent between 2019 and 2023, according to the Saudi Press Agency. In September 2024, at the third edition of SDAIA’s Global AI Summit, the authority unveiled the AI Adoption Framework Document, providing a guiding reference for adopting AI in the public and private sectors. SDAIA also recently announced the activation of AI offices in 23 government entities.U.S. attorney’s office, the FBI, along with Tribal and local law enforcement officials, announce second 'Don’t Click December' consumer protection campaign

Safety Micah Hyde rejoins the Buffalo Bills after being signed to practice squadBefore the marchers set off to the top of the moor they were addressed by TV star and environmentalist Dr David Bellamy . "Windfarms are weapons of mass destruction," he told the 400-strong crowd. "They ruin people's lives, destroy the countryside and harm wildlife. "It beggar's belief that certain members of the green movement have bought into it. People just don't want them." READ MORE: It started with a community in uproar and ended with the landscape changing forever, but now this saga has a new chapter Dr Bellamy was speaking more than 20 years ago at a protest against £50m plans to build England's biggest onshore windfarm at Scout Moor , on the hills above Rochdale and Bury . Developers United Utilities and Peel Holdings said the 26, 100m high turbines, would provide clean for energy for thousands of homes. But the late Dr Bellamy and the marchers were adamant the damage to the unspoilt moor and harm to wildlife wasn't a worthwhile trade. And they weren't alone. There was widespread and significant opposition to the plans. Rochdale, Rossendale and Lancashire councils all submitted formal objections, while of hundreds of people signed petitions and attended public meetings. But ultimately their efforts failed. Scout Moor windfarm (Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News) Following a long, drawn-out planning process, the developers won, the turbines were built and the landscape changed forever. Now, more than two decades after the plans were first raised, developers are coming back for more. Cubico Sustainable Investments wants to almost double the size of the windfarm, by adding another 21 turbines . It says that Scout Moor II, as the proposal has been dubbed, would create England's biggest windfarm and could generate enough clean electricity to power over 100,000 homes. We now have a greater awareness of the climate crisis and wind turbine technology has improved significantly since the early 2000s. But for many of the original protesters the passage of time hasn't changed their views. Jane Gartside, a former councillor in Rochdale said: "There are lots of people who accept they are there. They're just a fact of life. "But I'm against the expansion just like I was against the original plans. Now these new ones are much bigger. It will be overwhelming." Christine McHugh, of Rochdale-based horticultural group Norden In Bloom, said: "The new turbines are bigger, so how deep are they going to have to dig? All that peat is going to have to come out and then there's the roads that will have to be built. "I just don't think it's that eco-friendly. There are a lot of questions to be asked." The expansion plans come after the new Labour government lifted a de facto ban on new onshore windfarms that had been in place since 2015. The move was warmly welcomed by many environmental groups. Mike Childs, the head of science, policy and research at Friends of the Earth, said: "In April, research by Friends of the Earth found that utilising less than 3% of land in England for onshore wind and solar could produce 13 times more clean energy that now generated – enough to power all households in England twice over. By harnessing the country's vast renewable power potential, the new government is staking its claim as a global leader in the green energy transition." Scout Moor windfarm could almost double in size if the plans get the go-ahead (Image: Copyright Unknown) But many local campaigners remain unconvinced. Nigel Morrell, chair of Norden Area Forum, said Scout Moor II's effect on the landscape would be 'seismic'. He added: "It is difficult at this early stage to assess the effects of this scheme. However the intention of the developers is clear. They are seeing to push ahead with the largest onshore wind farm in the country, using turbines which are far larger than existing ones spread over a far larger footprint than the present scheme. "The effect on the landscape and built heritage is likely to be seismic. Cubico's stated commitment to consult widely and thoroughly is welcome. However, there are real concerns that, even at this early stage that a number of residents and groups with concerns, throughout the area, have not received the initial communications concerning these proposals, which would allow them to engage in the process. "In common with all large projects of this type the devil will be in the detail. Until the specifics of footprint, positioning of turbines, community wealth funds, peatland restoration, and provision for the commoners, have been resolved it is difficult for anyone to reach conclusions about the benefits, or otherwise, of this proposal." John Pinder's butty van looks out over the windfarm (Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News) Others, though, have a different take. John Pinder runs the long-standing butty van in the lay-by on Edenfield Road, opposite the main path up to the windfarm. He said: "I love them. I don't like nuclear power and I don't think the turbines look that bad on the skyline. I'm all for for it. "A lot of people go up there just to look at them or sit up there and read a book. But there are a lot of NIMBYs - they just don't want it in their area. But you've got to move with the times." Ellen Bell, assistant manager at Owd Betts pub, is equally positive. "They bring people up here," she said. "We get people from all over who come to walk up to the turbines and then they come in here. "I think they look beautiful when they're turning. It's good for us and it's good for the environment." A few yards away Terry, of Edenfield, is parked up waiting for his sandwich order. He said: "Where we live you can only see two of the turbines. They've been there nearly 20 years now and we've never had any noise, that I've heard. "There was a lot of fuss when they first went up, but it soon died down. I wouldn't want one in my back garden, but I don't think there's any real local animosity to them." James Pinney, head of Northern Europe at Cubico, added: "We're excited about the opportunity for Scout Moor II to play a key role in helping the UK achieve its net zero ambitions and enhance the North West's position as a national hub for clean energy generation. “As we progress, we’re looking forward to engaging with local communities and ensuring their participation helps shape a project that leaves positive social, economic and environmental benefits for all."NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assailant hours before the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting nearby. Brian Thompson, 50, was shot around 6:45 a.m. as he walked alone to the New York Hilton Midtown from a nearby hotel, police said. The shooter appeared to be “lying in wait for several minutes” before approaching Thompson from behind and opening fire , New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Police had not yet established a motive. “Many people passed the suspect, but he appeared to wait for his intended target,” Tisch said, adding that the shooting "does not appear to be a random act of violence.” Surveillance video reviewed by investigators shows someone emerging from behind a parked car, pointing a gun at Thompson’s back, then firing multiple times from several feet away. The gunman continues firing, interrupted by a brief gun jam, as Thompson stumbles forward and falls to the sidewalk. He then walks past Thompson and out of the frame. “From watching the video, it does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. Thompson was shot at least once in the back and once in the calf, Tisch said. The shooter, who wore a jacket, face mask and large backpack, fled through Midtown on foot before pedaling an electric bike into Central Park a few blocks away, police said. The assailant remained at large Wednesday afternoon, sparking a search that included police drones, helicopters and dogs. “Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him,” the insurer’s Minnetonka, Minnesota-based parent company, UnitedHealth Group Inc., said in a statement. "We are working closely with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.” Police issued a poster showing a surveillance image of the man pointing what appeared to be a gun and another image that appeared to show the same person on a bicycle. Minutes before the shooting, he stopped at a nearby Starbucks, according to additional surveillance photos released by police on Wednesday afternoon. They offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Thompson’s wife, Paulette Thompson, told NBC News that he told her “there were some people that had been threatening him.” She didn’t have details but suggested the threats may have involved issues with insurance coverage. Eric Werner, the police chief in the Minneapolis suburb where Thompson lived, said his department had not received any reports of threats against the executive. The killing shook a part of New York City that's normally quiet at that hour, happening about four blocks from where tens of thousands of people were set to gather for Wednesday night’s tree lighting. Police promised extra security for the event. The hotel is also a short walk from other tourist sites, including the Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall, and is often dense with office workers and visitors on weekday mornings. Many security cameras are nearby. “We’re encouraging New Yorkers to go about their daily lives and their daily business but to be alert,” NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey said. Investigators recovered several 9 mm shell casings from outside the hotel and a cellphone from the alleyway through which the shooter fled. They were also searching Thompson's hotel room, interviewing his UnitedHealthcare colleagues and reviewing his social media, Kenny said. Police initially said the shooter rode into Central Park on a bicycle from the city’s bike-share program, CitiBike. But a spokesperson for the program’s operator, Lyft, said police officials informed the company Wednesday afternoon that the bike was not from the CitiBike fleet. Health care giant UnitedHealth Group was holding its annual meeting with investors to update Wall Street on the company's direction and expectations for the coming year. The company ended the conference early in the wake of Thompson's death. “I’m afraid that we — some of you may know we’re dealing with a very serious medical situation with one of our team members,” a company official told attendees, according to a transcript. “And as a result, I’m afraid we’re going to have to bring to a close the event today. ... I’m sure you’ll understand.” Thompson, a father of two sons, had been with the company since 2004 and served as CEO for more than three years. UnitedHealthcare is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans in the U.S. and manages health insurance coverage for employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz posted on the social platform X that the state is “sending our prayers to Brian’s family and the UnitedHealthcare team.” “This is horrifying news and a terrible loss for the business and health care community in Minnesota,” the Democrat wrote. Associated Press writers Tom Murphy in Indianapolis, Steve Karnowski in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Anthony Izaguirre in Albany, New York, contributed to this story.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando citizen’s advisory board is headed toward preserving a portion of the defunct Pulse nightclub — but not the whole structure — to memorialize the 2016 mass killing there. The future of the nightclub building, a safe space for Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community until the massacre, long has sparked disagreement among victims’ families and survivors of the mass shooting that killed 49 people and wounded 53 others. “A significant majority” of family members and survivors who joined the advisory board or shared their opinions want the building to be torn down, though a few want to preserve it, said Larry Schooler, who serves as a facilitator for the advisory group’s discussions. “To me, it’s a sacred place,” said committee member Mayra Alvear Benabel, whose daughter Amanda died at Pulse. Demolishing it would be akin to erasing her daughter, she said. But its presence on South Orange Avenue creates trauma for others. Both feelings are true, said Schooler, who urged the group to strive to understand rather than persuade. The discussion came as three memorial designs were unveiled this week for the Pulse Advisory Committee, which met Wednesday and Thursday to discuss ideas, their preferences and their concerns for a permanent tribute to those killed in the massacre, their lives and those who survived. The group has been taking input and shaping concepts since earlier this year. Schooler said memorial designers will likely return to the group in December with a refined concept that preserves parts of the former nightclub, “but does not assume the building will stay there fully intact as part of the memorial.” He said those in favor of demolition wanted the Pulse sign, a chandelier and other features saved — and they wanted a final walk-through the nightclub. Of the three designs, the first option shows a U-shaped covered walkway, held up by stone pillars with each victim’s name on them. The interior of the property has benches, shrubs, trees and a fountain dedicated to the 49 killed in the center. This option closely resembles a design originally produced for the now-defunct onePulse foundation, which led the memorial efforts before going belly up last year. The second concept is highlighted by a pavilion in the shape of the nightclub building, with a water wall feature dedicated to the victims and a tribute to survivors. It has lawn space and greenery, as well as seating for reflecting. The third is mostly open space with a reflecting pool and fountain, as well as a vertical beacon. Like the others, it has a lawn and trees. Members of the public can weigh in at engage.orlando.gov . Schooler, who worked on mass-shooting memorial efforts in Virginia Beach and San Leandro, Calif., plans to discuss the concepts with families and survivors for the next few weeks until the board meets again Dec. 12. At that meeting, the committee is expected to see refined drawings. It could choose a final design in January. The city took over the memorial effort last year when it purchased the nightclub property for $2 million from the Poma family, who owned the nightclub and founded onePulse. The cost of the memorial remains unclear, though Mayor Buddy Dyer has said he expects it will take a public contribution to construct it. Wayne Dunkelberger, chief creative officer of design for Baker Barrios, said the goal should be to create an homage to the community that made Pulse thrive. He suggested it would be difficult to save the aging nightclub building on South Orange Avenue as a whole, but would be more practical to retain pieces of the structure. The firm’s work includes the HostDime Data Center which is visible from I-4 north of the Lee Road exit; the Kia Center and the Electronic Arts Sports headquarters in Creative Village near the University of Central Florida’s downtown campus. ©2024 Orlando Sentinel. Visit at orlandosentinel.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Downing threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Elon to a 31-21 season-ending win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday. The game was tied at 7 in the second quarter when the Phoenix turned a fumble recovery into a field goal. That started a string of four-straight scoring possessions. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

The Israeli Justice Ministry made the announcement in a message late on Thursday, saying the investigation would focus on the findings of a recent report by the Uvda investigative programme into Sara Netanyahu. The programme uncovered a trove of WhatsApp messages in which Mrs Netanyahu appears to instruct a former aide to organise protests against political opponents and to intimidate Hadas Klein, a key witness in the trial. The announcement did not mention Mrs Netanyahu by name and the Justice Ministry declined further comment. Earlier on Thursday, Mr Netanyahu blasted the Uvda report as “lies”. It is the latest in a long line of legal troubles for the Netanyahus, highlighted by the PM’s ongoing corruption trial. Mr Netanyahu is charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in a series of cases alleging he exchanged favours with powerful media moguls and wealthy associates. He denies the charges and says he is the victim of a “witch hunt” by overzealous prosecutors, police and the media.​Chinese state hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have breached telecommunications companies in dozens of countries, President Biden's deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said today. During a Wednesday press briefing, the White House official told reporters that these breaches include a total of eight telecom firms in the United States, with only four previously known. While these attacks have been underway for "likely one to two years, "at this time, we don't believe any classified communications have been compromised," Neuberger added , as the Journal first reported . "The Chinese compromised private companies exploiting vulnerabilities in their systems as part of a global Chinese campaign that's affected dozens of countries around the world." "We cannot say with certainty that the adversary has been evicted, because we still don't know the scope of what they're doing. We're still trying to understand that, along with those partners," a senior CISA official said in a Tuesday press call . On Tuesday, CISA and FBI officials advised Americans to switch to encrypted messaging apps to minimize Chinese hackers' chances of intercepting their communications. "Our suggestion, what we have told folks internally, is not new here: Encryption is your friend, whether it’s on text messaging or if you have the capacity to use encrypted voice communication," they said . "Even if the adversary is able to intercept the data, if it is encrypted, it will make it impossible." However, T-Mobile's Chief Security Officer, who said last week that the company's systems were breached from a connected wireline provider's network, claims T-Mobile no longer sees any attacker activity within its network. Also tracked as FamousSparrow, Earth Estries, Ghost Emperor, and UNC2286, this state-backed hacking group has been breaching government entities and telecom companies across Southeast Asia since at least 2019. The Salt Typhoon telecom hacks CISA and the FBI confirmed the hacks in late October, following reports that Salt Typhoon had breached the networks of multiple telcos, including T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies. The federal agencies later revealed the threat actors compromised the "private communications" of a "limited number" of U.S. government officials, accessed the U.S. government's wiretapping platform , and stole law enforcement request data and customer call records. While the timing of the telecom network breaches is unclear, a Wall Street Journal report says that Chinese hackers had access for "months or longer." This reportedly allowed them to steal substantial internet traffic from internet service providers serving American businesses and millions of customers. On Tuesday, ​CISA released guidance to help system administrators and engineers managing communications infrastructure to harden their systems against Salt Typhoon attacks. Released with the FBI, the NSA, and international partners, this joint advisory includes tips on hardening network security to shrink the attack surface targeted by the Chinese state hackers, including unpatched devices, vulnerable services exposed to online access, and generally less-secured environments.