Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president and third American leader to visit India, after whom a village in Haryana was named Carterpuri has passed away at 100 in Georgia. Carter, the longest-lived president in US history, passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. According to the Carter Centre, on January 3, 1978, Carter and then First Lady Rosalynn Carter travelled to the village of Daulatpur Nasirabad, an hour southwest of New Delhi. He was the third American president to visit India and the only one with a personal connection to the country – his mother, Lillian, had worked there as a health volunteer with the Peace Corps during the late 1960s. “The visit was so successful that shortly after, village residents renamed the area ‘Carterpuri’ and remained in contact with the White House for the rest of President Carter’s tenure. The trip made a lasting impression: Festivities abounded in the village when President Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, and January 3 remains a holiday in Carterpuri,” the Carter Centre said. Read: Jimmy Carter, a transformative diplomat despite Iran “In fact, since the Carter administration, the US and India have worked closely on energy, humanitarian aid, technology, space cooperation, maritime security, disaster relief, counterterrorism, and more. In the mid-2000s, the United States and India struck a landmark agreement to work toward full civil nuclear cooperation, and bilateral trade has since skyrocketed,” the centre said. President Carter understood that shared democratic principles formed a strong foundation for a long, fruitful relationship between the US and India. It is, therefore, no surprise that the two nations grew steadily closer in the decades after he left office, it said. Read more: Jimmy Carter's biggest challenges while president “India's difficulties, which we often experience ourselves and which are typical of the problems faced in the developing world, remind us of the tasks that lie ahead. Not the Authoritarian Way,” Carter had said on January 2, 1978. A day later at the signing of the Delhi declaration along with then Prime Minister Morarji Desai, Carter said at the heart of the friendship between India and the US is their determination that the moral values of the people must also guide the actions of the states, the governments. With PTI inputsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo scored 24 points and No. 6 Notre Dame defeated JuJu Watkins and third-ranked Southern California 74-61 on Saturday in a marquee matchup on the West Coast. Watkins and the Trojans (4-1) fell behind early and were down 21 points in the fourth quarter. She had 24 points, six rebounds and five assists. Hidalgo came out shooting well, hitting 5 of 8 from the floor in the first quarter and had 16 points at the break. She added six rebounds and eight assists. Hidalgo's backcourt mate, Olivia Miles, added 20 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Fighting Irish (5-0). Even though Hidalgo outshone her, Watkins’ imprint was all over the game. A documentary about her life aired on NBC leading into the nationally televised game. A buzz arose when Snoop Dogg walked in shortly before tipoff wearing a jacket in USC colors with Watkins' name and number on the front and back. Her sister, Mali, sang the national anthem. Notre Dame: The Irish struck quickly, racing to a 20-10 lead in the opening quarter. Even after cooling off a bit, they never trailed and stayed poised when the Trojans got within three in the second and third quarters. USC: The Trojans were without starting guard Kennedy Smith, whose defense on Hidalgo would have proven valuable. It was announced shortly before tipoff that she had a surgical procedure and will return at some point this season. The Trojans got within three points three times but the Irish remained poised and never gave up the lead. Notre Dame's defense forced the Trojans into 21 turnovers, which led to 22 points for the Irish. Watkins, Kaleigh Heckel and Talia von Oelhoffen had five each. USC was just 1 of 13 from 3-point range Notre Dame plays TCU on Nov. 29 in the Cayman Islands Classic. USC plays Seton Hall in the Women's Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Nov. 27 in Palm Desert, California. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketballPrime Minister leads tributes to former US president Jimmy Carter

With artificial intelligence (AI) booming, semiconductor giants Nvidia and Broadcom are racing to meet skyrocketing demand. With AI’s relentless need for computing power, both companies are poised for immense growth. Nvidia has captured the spotlight, thanks to its revolutionary GPU technology. Already famed for its Hopper accelerator chips, the tech titan is introducing “Blackwell,” its latest AI architecture. Market experts project an average earnings surge of 38% for Nvidia, underscoring high expectations for this cutting-edge innovation. Conversely, Broadcom has diversified its portfolio both in chips, including advanced AI inference chips, and enterprise infrastructure software. This shift is paying off; AI related revenues have skyrocketed by 220% within a year. Analysts foresee Broadcom’s earnings growing about 22% annually, as the company targets a potential $90 billion AI market opportunity by 2027 through strategic deals, likely involving industry giants like OpenAI and Apple. However, investors face a conundrum: which stock promises the best returns by 2025? Analyzing the Price/Earnings-to-Growth (PEG) ratios, Nvidia appears a better value with a PEG of 1.2, compared to Broadcom’s 1.8. Nvidia’s enticing PEG ratio highlights a possibly lucrative investment, even though the risk associated with innovation remains. Despite the risks, AI’s trajectory suggests it’s here to stay. Nvidia’s strategic rollouts position it favorably to maintain its AI leadership. While Broadcom’s more balanced portfolio draws less dependency on AI, Nvidia’s potential growth edges out its rivals for those eyeing substantial returns in the near future. As AI continues its boom, both companies are well-situated, but Nvidia seems the top contender heading into 2025. Semiconductor Showdown: Nvidia vs. Broadcom in the AI Revolution As the AI industry experiences unprecedented expansion, semiconductor giants Nvidia and Broadcom are racing to meet the surging demands for advanced computing power. Here’s a closer look at the new developments, market strategies, and future forecasts for these technology leaders, expected to lead innovation in the AI landscape. Nvidia’s Edge with Blackwell Technology Nvidia has consistently been at the forefront of AI innovation, primarily due to its groundbreaking GPU advancements. Building on its success with the Hopper accelerator chips, Nvidia is now unveiling its new AI architecture, “Blackwell.” This new technology is poised to boost Nvidia’s market position and growth potential, which analysts estimate could see a 38% increase in average earnings. Nvidia’s continuous innovations signify its commitment to staying at the top of AI technological development, opening avenues for more robust AI use cases. Broadcom’s Strategic Diversification Unlike Nvidia, Broadcom has adopted a more diversified strategy by integrating advanced AI inference chips with enterprise infrastructure software. This diversification strategy has significantly paid off, as reflected by a remarkable 220% increase in AI-related revenues over the past year. Analysts predict that Broadcom’s earnings could grow by approximately 22% annually. By targeting a $90 billion AI market opportunity by 2027 through strategic partnerships, including potential alliances with tech giants like OpenAI and Apple, Broadcom is positioning itself to capture significant AI market share. Investment Analysis: Nvidia vs. Broadcom For investors deliberating between Nvidia and Broadcom, analyzing the Price/Earnings-to-Growth (PEG) ratios provides insightful data. Nvidia holds a more attractive PEG ratio at 1.2 compared to Broadcom’s 1.8, suggesting it might offer better value for prospective investors. This metric highlights Nvidia’s stronger growth potential over the next few years, making it an enticing candidate despite the inherent risks associated with rapid tech innovation. Future Growth and Market Potential Looking towards the future, notwithstanding the risks, the AI revolution promises sustained presence and growth. Nvidia’s strategic advancements position it favorably to maintain its AI leadership. On the other hand, Broadcom’s balanced approach with its diversified portfolio reduces its dependency on the AI sector alone. However, from a potential growth perspective, Nvidia seems to stand out, especially for investors eyeing significant returns by 2025. As AI continues to reshape industries, both Nvidia and Broadcom are well-poised to capitalize on this trend. Yet, for those seeking substantial growth within a short timeline, Nvidia emerges as a compelling contender, potentially driving transformational changes alongside the AI wave. For more insights into Nvidia and Broadcom’s groundbreaking technologies, visit their respective domains: – Nvidia – BroadcomMayor vows to fight corruption allegations

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Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent roughly 22 months in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy. He defeated President Gerald Ford in 1976 promising to restore trust in government but lost to Ronald Reagan four years later amid soaring inflation, gas station lines and the Iran hostage crisis. He and his wife Rosalynn then formed The Carter Center, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize while making himself the most internationally engaged of former presidents. The Carter Center said he died peacefully Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’ PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — The 39th and longest-lived U.S. president, James Earl Carter Jr., died Sunday at the age of 100. His life ended where it began, in Plains, Georgia. He left and returned to the tiny town many times as he climbed to the nation’s highest office and lost it after four tumultuous years. Carter spent the next 40 years setting new standards for what a former president can do. Carter wrote nearly a decade ago that he found all the phases of his life challenging but also successful and enjoyable. The Democrat's principled but pragmatic approach defied American political labels, especially the idea that one-term presidents are failures. Jet crash disaster in South Korea marks another setback for Boeing WASHINGTON (AP) — A machinists strike. Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. A plunging stock price. 2024 was already a dispiriting year for Boeing, the American aviation giant. But when one of the company’s jets crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, it brought to a close an especially unfortunate year for Boeing. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and aviation experts were quick to distinguish Sunday’s incident from the company’s earlier safety problems. Alan Price, an airline consultant, said it would be inappropriate to link the incident Sunday to two fatal crashes involving Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jetliner in 2018 and 2019. South Korean authorities seek warrant to detain impeached President Yoon in martial law probe SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean law enforcement officials have requested a court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree this month amounted to rebellion. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which is leading a joint investigation with police and military authorities into the power grab that lasted only a few hours, confirmed it requested the warrant on Monday. Investigators plan to question Yoon on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion. Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east HOUSTON (AP) — A strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi. Strong storms moving eastward Sunday are expected to continue producing gusty, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes through Sunday. That is according to National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira. So far, the line of severe weather has led to about 40 tornado reports from southeastern Texas to Alabama, Pereira said, but those reports remain unconfirmed until surveys of damage are completed. Israeli hospital says Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli hospital says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery. Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center said his prostate was removed late Sunday and that he was recovering. Netanyahu’s office had said Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, would serve as acting prime minister during the procedure. Doctors ordered the operation after detecting an infection last week. Netanyahu is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev says the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally. Aliyev told Azerbaijani state television on Sunday that the aircraft was hit by fire from the ground over Russia and rendered uncontrollable by electronic warfare. He accused Russia of trying to “hush up” the issue for several days. The crash on Wednesday killed 38 of 67 people on board. Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Aliyev on Saturday for what he called a “tragic incident” but stopped short of acknowledging Moscow’s responsibility. Croatia's incumbent president gains most votes for re-election, but not enough to avoid a runoff ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic has swept most votes in the first round of a presidential election, but will have to face a runoff against a ruling party candidate to secure another five-year term. With 99% percent of the vote counted Sunday, Milanovic won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%. Pre-election polls had predicted that the two would face off in the second round on Jan. 12, as none of the eight presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote. A fourth infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza as families share blankets in seaside tents DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A fourth infant has died of hypothermia in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are huddled in tents along the rainy, windswept coast as winter arrives. The baby's father says the 20-day-old child was found with his head as “cold as ice” Sunday morning in their tent. The baby’s twin brother was moved to the intensive care unit of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Their father says the twins were born one month premature and spent just a day in hospital, which like other Gaza health centers has been overwhelmed and only partially functions. Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s de facto leader has said it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans on dissolving his Islamist group that led the country’s insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview Sunday. That's according to the Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad’s decades-long rule, ending the country’s uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011.

Having concluded the nonconference portion of its schedule with four consecutive wins, No. 15 Houston will open Big 12 play with something of a clean slate. The Cougars (8-3) resemble the squad that claimed the regular-season Big 12 title in their first year in the league last season as they head to Stillwater, Okla., to face Oklahoma State on Monday. Their balanced offense was on full display in an 87-51 home victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Dec. 21, with Emanuel Sharp (18 points), L.J. Cryer (17), Terrance Arceneaux (13) and Milos Uzan (12) sharing the load as Houston made a season-high 14 3-pointers. The offensive display provided a complement to the Cougars' usual brand of stifling defense and tenacious rebounding, and Houston coach Kelvin Sampson found it worth celebrating for a team whose shortcomings are too often overanalyzed. "You can't always just focus on things you've got to get better at," Sampson said. "You'll never focus on the things you're good at." Oklahoma State will represent a step up in weight class, with the depth and athleticism to challenge the Cougars' emerging offense. That comes as no surprise for the Cougars, who quickly became accustomed to the rigors of the Big 12, especially when the stakes are highest on the road. "Being able to get shots at the goal and taking care of the ball in the hostile environment is always going to be a challenge when you go on the road in this league," Sampson said. "That's what we'll be challenged with." The Cowboys (8-3) improved to 5-0 at home with their 86-74 victory over Oral Roberts on Dec. 22. Senior forward Abou Ousmane paired a season-high 19 points with a team-high seven rebounds in the victory, further validating the need for Oklahoma State to run more of its offense through its second-leading scorer. Ousmane averages 12.2 points per game for the Cowboys, second to Marchelus Avery (13.0). "It helps when we get him the basketball," first-year Cowboys coach Steve Lutz said of Ousmane. "We don't throw him the basketball enough. To his credit, he runs in transition, he seals for the most part darn near every time and our guards have to do a better job as they come across halfcourt of getting their head up and reading where the big is and (determining) can we get him the basketball. "That's going to be our quickest and best opportunity to score. We've got to continue to focus on throwing the ball inside to him." Oklahoma State enters conference play with momentum, having won four of its last five games. And while nonconference losses to Florida Atlantic, Nevada and Oklahoma proved disappointing, the setbacks showed the Cowboys have room for improvement. "We still have a lot of work to do," Lutz said. "We still have a lot of growth. I don't ever like to look ahead at the beginning of the season and say our record should be X and X. I try to focus more on the day-to-day progress of our team, and there are days where I think we make progress and days where we slip back a little bit. "We've got to continue with the process and get better and better each day." --Field Level Media

Rahul Mamkootathil of Congress Registers Record Win in PalakkadArticle content The Royal Canadian Navy is coming under fire for steering away from its official march, Heart of Oak, because the centuries-old anthem contains references to colonialism and slavery, and doesn’t represent everyone who wears the uniform, including women and Francophones. “The Heart of Oak was written in 1759,” said Defence Minister Bill Blair, who took questions about ditching the British march Friday at the Halifax International Security Forum. “I think it is a tradition and we’re not necessarily saying that we abandon all tradition. But I think the new Royal Canadian Navy has a right to choose its own path forward and I would certainly support that.” Blair said he’s “seen people trying to suggest that this is part of some other agenda. Quite frankly, I think that’s nonsense. I think the Royal Canadian Navy has every right to continue to advance and modernize, and if they want to have an anthem that’s appropriate for them and theirs alone, how can we say no?” When asked if a more modern march could help the navy’s recruiting efforts, Blair said, “Canada’s a diverse country. We need great people in the Canadian Armed Forces. And great people, for us, includes great women, great Indigenous candidates — great diverse Canadians are all part of what makes a great and strong Canadian Armed Forces.” Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took to social media Friday to criticize the navy’s decision to tack away from Heart of Oak. “More woke nonsense erasing Canada’s proud military history and traditions,” Poilievre said on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter. “Meanwhile NDP-Liberals have been asleep at the switch refusing to supply our armed forces with the equipment and supplies they need to defend Canada at home and abroad. When I’m Prime Minister, we will have a warrior culture, not a woke culture.” The song has raised concerns “within the ranks of the Royal Canadian Navy,” national defence spokeswoman Andrée-Anne Poulin said in an email. “First performed in 1760, ‘Heart of Oak’ contains language that does not align with values and ethos of today’s Royal Canadian Navy or the broader Canadian Armed Forces. Specifically, it includes references to colonialism and slavery, and language that is not representative of all those who serve in today’s Navy.” Plus, the march doesn’t have Canadian roots, she said. “It was adopted early in the Royal Canadian Navy’s history from the Royal Navy. In the 114 years since Canada created its own naval service, sailors of the Royal Canadian Navy have forged a tremendous legacy of selfless service, a tradition that today’s sailors proudly continue. As such, it is time for the Royal Canadian Navy to have a march that is unique — that recognizes Canadian traditions of naval service and speaks to today’s Navy and its sailors — one that every sailor can be proud of and rally around.” Heart of Oak’s ship hasn’t sailed just yet. While efforts have been “launched to examine the possibility of changing the official march for the Royal Canadian Navy to bring it more in line with the realities of today’s naval service, while looking forward to the future,” Poulin said, no decision has been made yet to change it. “The matter remains under consideration at this time, and more information will be made available once a way ahead has been finalized.” For some naval watchers, veering away from Heart of Oak isn’t a bad idea. The Canadian navy used to have “a cultural loyalty to all things British,” said defence analyst Ken Hansen, a former Canadian naval commander. “They sent their students to the U.K. to get their advanced training, they listened to British music and their uniforms were British.” If the song is replaced, it needs to be done with something that’s “more relevant and appealing,” Hansen said. He doubts changing it is at the top of the navy’s to-do list. “If that’s where they’re focusing their attention, then I’m concerned about their priorities,” Hansen said. Paul Adamthwaite, a Canadian naval historian and former Brit who served 22 years in the Royal Navy, said he doesn’t disagree with diversity. “But there is something that is called tradition, and navies rely on tradition,” Adamthwaite said. “We rely on past experience to be able to be a fighting force if and when needed by the country.” Canada’s navy was launched in 1910 with “two clapped-out old ships from Britain,” he said. “By the end of World War II, we had the third largest navy in the world and there was some pride in it — absolute pride,” said Adamthwaite, executive director of the Naval Marine Archive in Picton, Ont. He doubts many in uniform know the lyrics to Heart of Oak. “If you ask any sailor in the Royal Navy or the Royal Canadian Navy what the words are, I bet you won’t find one in 50 who knows the words,” Adamthwaite said. “I can understand that, for diversity reasons, there is some wording that is not politically correct today. But it’s not insulting. It is traditional.” While the lyrics to Heart of Oak might have to change, the navy should keep the tune, he said. “There is nothing politically incorrect about the music.” Canada can’t “build a new navy without building on the old,” Adamthwaite said. Come, cheer up, my lads, ’tis to glory we steer, To add something new to this wonderful year; To honour we call you, not press you like slaves, For who are so free as the sons of the waves? Chorus: Heart of Oak are our ships, Jolly Tars are our men, We always are ready: Steady, boys, steady! We’ll fight and we’ll conquer again and again Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our newsletters here .