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The Food and Drug Administration says Americans don’t need to worry about their dinner tables this Thanksgiving. Despite several recent outbreaks and recalls, the agency says the U.S. food supply is still one of the safest in the world. From organic carrots to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, the U.S. has seen a number of foodborne outbreaks this year. William Schaffner, an infectious disease specialist, and Lee-Ann Jaykus, a food science expert, say our food supply isn’t in jeopardy. “The U.S. food supply is the safest in the world,” said Schaffner. “I would say that the food supply is certainly secure,” added Jaykus. Schaffner said a big reason the supply is safe is because of advancements in technology. Researchers can now take microbiological fingerprints of specific E. coli, salmonella, or listeria cases and track where they came from. “Our improvement in technology has really helped keep our food supply even safer than it was 20 years ago,” said Schaffner. Francisco Diez, a food science expert, said his opinion remains split. He feels there’s no way to prove the U.S. is the safest. “I don’t think that we have any way to claim that position because there are many other countries in the world,” Diez said. However, he does agree that the U.S. is leading the way in tracking outbreaks. “We are a country that has the tools to be able to report those cases,” said Diez. According to data cited by the FDA, high-risk recalls were not unusually high this past year, coming in at 179 compared to 145 in 2023. This is another reason why Jaykus believes there should be no major concern about the food supply. “Statistically speaking and practically speaking, as safe as it’s always been,” said Jaykus.Florida State continues torrid star with rout of UMass

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Scottsdale, Arizona, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hosted at the prestigious Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale, this year's MedSpa Pro Meeting brought together pacesetting voices in medical aesthetics under the guidance of industry pioneers and co-chairs Barry DiBernardo, MD, Jason Pozner, MD, and Joseph Russo, MD. Over three intensive days, participants immersed themselves in a wealth of cutting-edge, comprehensive content that spanned advanced injection techniques, emerging technologies, and business management strategies. Program highlights included an exclusive Head-to-Head Anatomy Masterclass led by preeminent anatomist Sebastian Cotofana, MD, PhD, and an innovative Weight Loss Track spearheaded by Johnny Franco, MD. Complementing these sessions, expertise-driven curricula featured a dedicated Aesthetician Track and Master Injector Live Injection Program. Beyond the core curriculum, expert-led panel discussions explored today's most pressing aesthetic medicine topics while market-leading brands showcased game-changing products and services in the exhibition space. Together, these experiences equipped participants with fresh perspectives, practical insights, valuable partnerships, and lasting connections, empowering them to elevate their clinical and personal success. MedSpa Pro's rebranding represents expanding pathways for advancing this booming specialty. "As we embrace the next chapter in aesthetic medicine, we are excited to unveil our new identity as MedSpa Pro," stated Doreen Brown, CEO of Informa Connect Medical Division. "This evolution reflects our commitment to keeping pace with our ever-evolving industry and serving our expanding community through gold-standard training and unmatched networking opportunities." MedSpa Pro's refined brand identity will roll out in the coming months as the company prepares for a breakthrough 2025. Among exciting new initiatives, next year introduces specialized training opportunities led by the distinguished Dr. Russo and fellow acclaimed experts, strengthening the organization's position as the foremost resource in medical aesthetics. Aesthetic medicine providers, medical spa professionals, and industry stakeholders can mark their calendars for the 3rd Annual MedSpa Pro Meeting, set to take place at the iconic Boca Raton resort in November 2025. Further details about upcoming programs will be announced soon; in the meantime, please visit MedSpa Pro's LinkedIn profile for updates. ### MedSpa Pro serves as the leading educational platform for medical aesthetics professionals, delivering targeted education, tailored training, and strategic networking opportunities across the industry. Through its premier conference and progressive initiatives, the organization connects enterprising practitioners with renowned experts to advance excellence in aesthetic medicine. MedSpa Pro is part of the Informa Connect Medical Division, a global force in medical education across the entire healthcare ecosystem. Aly Vazquez MedSpa Pro aly.vazquez@informa.com

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There wasn’t any one moment this season when Rome Odunze felt like he’d built enough chemistry with his quarterback, fellow Bears rookie Caleb Williams. There may never be, at any point in their careers. “You gotta go out there and prove it on the field,” the receiver said this week. “We have to continue to do that ... Kind of like Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers, they have to go out and prove that every single Sunday, too. And they continue to do so. “Even though we’re at the inception of our duo, you still have to prove it.” The Bears envisioned Williams and Odunze would become one of the best young quarterback-receiver pairings in the NFL — though maybe not to the extent of the former Packers-turned-Jets —when they drafted the former first and the latter ninth in April. The two have shown flashes of that this season — Odunze caught a 50-50 ball for 30 yards on fourth-and-1 Sunday — but not often enough to avoid a nine-game losing streak. Odunze fumbled twice in the first quarter of Sunday’s 34-17 loss to the Lions, once on a fly sweep handoff from Williams, another after a 19-yard catch. Perhaps that’s why Odunze, who is rarely short on words, gave a stilted answer when asked how he evaluated his rookie season. “I couldn’t tell you,” he said. “We still got games to go. I can’t really encapsulate it yet.” Through 15 games, Odunze’s performance has fallen just shy of Marvin Harrison, Jr., the Ohio State receiver that so many Bears fans pined for and who was picked fourth by the Cardinals. In 15 games, Harrison Jr. has 51 catches on 100 targets for 726 yards. Odunze has 51 catches on 95 passes for 701. Harrison has seven touchdowns to Odunze’s three, though. Harrison is fourth in receiving yards among rookie receivers, Odunze fifth. The Jaguars’ Brian Thomas has a league-high 1,088 rookie receiving yards. Neither Harrison nor Thomas has had to break in a rookie quarterback the way Odunze has. The good news is that he and Williams can grow together. The bad news has been self-evident this season, as the Bears’ offense has struggled to find consistency on and off the field. Williams is on his third different offensive coordinator and second different play-caller. “I think Rome has been consistent from Day 1,” interim head coach Thomas Brown said. “The ball hasn’t always found him throughout the year as far as his role in kind of how it plays out from a progression standpoint. “But when he’s had an opportunity to make plays, the guy constantly shows up.” Williams has seen that, even though Odunze ranks third on the team in catches and targets and second in receiving yards. “Being able to have him here and grow with him and our relationship over the years is going to be vital, I think, for the team,” Williams said. “So I’ve been able to be able to continue that and continue to grow that. [It] t is going to be really fun — and really vital.” NOTE: The Bears held a walk-through Tuesday and estimated their player’s participation for a real practice. Guard Teven Jenkins (calf). safety Elijah Hicks (ankle/foot), running back Travis Homer (hamstring) and tight end Marcedes Lewis (rest) were among the players who would have sat out.The morning began with a stunning resignation: Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation as Deputy Prime Minister and head of the Finance department the very day Canada’s Fall Economic Statement (FES) was announced. Only a few journalists stayed until the mini-budget was released in the mid afternoon. Canada’s National Observer stuck it out to bring you the biggest climate takeaways while Canada stares down the threat of a Trump tariff wall. The accelerated investment incentive — a tax credit system that gives businesses a tax break for investments in machinery and equipment — accounts for about three quarters of the new spending in the FES, David Macdonald, senior economist for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, told Canada’s National Observer. The program was developed by Freeland’s predecessor Bill Morneau and was due to ramp down in the coming years. The tax credit is being topped up to a total value of $17 billion over five years starting in 2025-26, up from the $35 million that will be spent this fiscal year, effectively extending the program through the decade. To put it in perspective, the extension is more than 10 times the $1.6-billion GST tax holiday, Macdonald said. The announced fund includes additional green investment with a 100-per-cent tax deduction for climate-friendly machinery and equipment purchases like electric vehicles. But the program also opens the door for further tax breaks for the oil and gas industry, including oil and gas property expenses, according to the FES. “A major beneficiary of it is, generally, the oil and gas sector, one of the biggest capital investors in the country,” Macdonald said. “The equipment that you buy to extract more oil from the oilsands, you can write that off more quickly.” Macdonald questioned whether these measures would insulate the economic shock a Trump tariff regime could bring, arguing that “continued corporate tax break isn’t going to make any difference.” “If there’s a 25-per-cent tariff wall — if that’s the test — I think it’s going to fail pretty badly,” Macdonald said. Instead of an insulator from tariff shocks, he said the fund acts as a “huge gift to the corporate sector.” Methane pyrolysis is now grouped under Ottawa’s investments into clean hydrogen, opening the door to use gas reserves for cleaner fuels. The Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit that supports the cost of eligible equipment used in clean hydrogen production. It is expected to cost $43.5 million over five years, starting in 2025. Support varies between 15 and 40 per cent of eligible expenses based on the hydrogen’s assessed carbon intensity, with projects that produce the cleanest hydrogen receiving the highest levels of support. Methane pyrolysis is a nascent method of splitting methane molecules into solid hydrogen and carbon — which is controversial because, although it reduces emissions, it still releases some and encourages the continued production of gas. A senior finance official told Canada’s National Observer that development of the technology has the potential to replace some of the need for carbon capture, utilization and storage. Equipment used to convert clean hydrogen to ammonia may also be eligible for a 15 per cent tax credit. Labour requirements must be met to receive maximum credit rates. The economic statement included more information about the design and implementation of the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain tax credit to further incentivize Canadian corporations to invest in the growth of Canada’s EV industry. This 10 per cent refundable tax credit would require investment in three segments of the supply chain, including EV assembly, battery production and cathode active material production. To be eligible, corporations will have to acquire at least $100 million dollars in property, which includes buildings, structures and their component parts, eligible for the Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit in EV assembly, battery production and cathode production for a total of $300 million in investment, with some wiggle room for subsidiary companies that do two of the above. The credit will be granted for property which are acquired and in use on or after Jan. 1, 2024. The tax credit will be maintained for nearly a decade before being reduced to five per cent for 2033 and by 2034, it will no longer be in effect. Following the Supreme Court’s decision to deem the federal Impact Assessment Act unconstitutional, Ottawa now intends to change the regulations governing what kinds of projects are subject to a federal assessment. A senior finance official said the changes are “potentially significant” for major projects seeking approvals. Ottawa plans to allow for regulators like the Canada Energy Regulator, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and offshore petroleum boards to be the sole approver of projects, side-stepping the federal impact assessment processes. For example, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission alone could apply for certain brownfield nuclear projects, rather than requiring a federal impact assessment. The federal government will deliver Indigenous loan guarantees through a newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Canada Development Investment Corporation. The subsidiary will operate as the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation. Loans will be worth between $20 million and $1 billion and can apply to any sector. Ottawa will be announcing the first Indigenous loan guarantees in the near term. Matteo Cimellaro / Canada’s National Observer / Local Journalism InitiativeMalique Ewin finished with team highs of 17 points and seven rebounds to lead the Florida State Seminoles to a 92-59 victory over the Massachusetts Minutemen in each team's final game of the Naismith Hall of Fame Tip-Off on Sunday afternoon in Uncasville, Conn. The Seminoles (6-1) won their third consecutive game and went 2-0 in the event as they pulled away in the second half, leading by as many as 36 points. It's Florida State's best start since the 2019-20 season when it went 7-1. UMass (1-5) dropped its fifth in a row following a season-opening win over New Hampshire despite a strong game on Sunday from Jaylen Curry, who scored 17 points. Curry, with six free throws, helped propel the Minutemen on a 10-0 run over a four-plus minute span in the first half to take a 24-23 lead with 4:22 left. FSU closed the half on a 13-3 run to lead 37-27 at halftime. A 15-4 surge to open the second half helped the Seminoles break the game open. Florida State's defense frustrated UMass shooters throughout the contest, especially on the perimeter, limiting the Minutemen to 3-for-24 shooting (12.5 percent) from 3-point range and 18-for-58 (31 percent) overall. The Seminoles finished with 22 points off 17 UMass turnovers. On the flipside, Florida State had one of its best shooting games of the season. The Seminoles moved the ball well throughout the game and finished with 25 assists while only turning the ball over 10 times. The Seminoles shot 33 for 58 (57 percent) from the field and made 9 of 18 three-pointers to put together a season-high scoring output. Once again, Florida State shined thanks to its depth as 10 players scored and four scored in double figures. The Seminoles were able to have 16 players participate in the game as well. Jamir Watkins finished with 14 points while Jerry Deng and Justin Thomas each had 10 points. For UMass, Daniel Rivera finished with 12 points and six rebounds while Nate Guerengomba had 10 points. Daniel Hankins-Sanford collected a game-high 13 rebounds. --Field Level Media

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Singapore, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY) (the “Company”), a Southeast Asian community-oriented e-commerce retailor with a focus on grocery and travel, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering with certain institutional investors for the sale and purchase of an aggregate of 21,013,239 of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.000000385 per share (the “Shares”) (or Class A ordinary share equivalents in lieu thereof) in a registered direct offering at a purchase price of $0.1756 per share. The purchase price for the pre-funded warrants is $0.1755 to the purchase price for Shares, less the exercise price of $0.0001 per share. The gross proceeds to the Company from the registered direct offering are estimated to be approximately $3.7 million, before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other estimated offering expenses. D. Boral Capital LLC acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering. Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP acted as counsel to the Company and Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC acted as counsel to D. Boral Capital LLC. The proposed offering of the securities described above is being offered by the Company pursuant to a “shelf” registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-283356) filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and declared effective by the SEC on December 3, 2024, and the accompanying prospectus contained therein. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. The prospectus supplement describing the terms of the public offering was filed with the SEC. Copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or by contacting D. Boral Capital LLC Attention: Syndicate Department, 590 Madison Avenue, 39th Floor, New York, NY 10022, by email at syndicate@dboralcapital.com , or by telephone at +1 (212) 970-5150. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About Webuy Global Ltd Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY) is a forward-thinking, technology-driven company aimed at becoming the leading e-commerce and travel platform in Southeast Asia. Leveraging advanced AI technologies, the Company enhances its 'group buy' model by providing personalized recommendations, predictive demand analytics, and seamless community interactions. In addition, Webuy integrates AI-powered travel solutions, such as its proprietary AI Travel Consultant, to deliver personalized itineraries, group travel planning, and real-time support. These innovations streamline the traditional supply chain, foster a community-driven shopping experience, and simplify travel planning for its users. Webuy is committed to improving the lives of millions of families in Southeast Asia with high-quality, affordable products, services, and travel experiences. For more information, visit http://webuy.global Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s current expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties described more fully in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to update them, except as required by law.Delhi election: Congress names 26 more candidates in 2nd list, Farhad Suri faces Manish Sisodia in Jangpura

( MENAFN - GetNews) The 2024 Symposium for Innovation Demonstration Companies in the petroleum and Chemical industry hosted by China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) and organized by NHU was successfully held at the Courtyard Hotel in Xinchang, Zhejiang. This event aimed to bring together key players in the petroleum and chemical industry to explore innovative development pathways, share insights, and seek future growth. Over 50 technological innovation demonstration enterprise and research institutions, along with more than 80 industry leaders, enterprise representatives, and media reporters, participated in the conference. At the outset of the meeting, Li Bin, Vice President of CPCIF, delivered a speech highlighting the crucial role of innovation in driving the transformation and upgrading of the petroleum and chemical industry, while also addressing the current challenges faced by the sector. He strongly acknowledged the positive and exemplary contributions of technological innovation enterprises in advancing the industry's technological progress through the establishment of talent incentive systems and the R&D mechanisms, increased investment in R&D, and efforts to overcome and master key core technologies. Li Bin also outlined expectations and requirements for the future development of technological innovation demonstration enterprises. Mr. Hu Baishan, Vice Chairman and President of NHU, extended a warm welcome to all the guests who had traveled from afar in his speech. He provided an overview of NHU's business development and innovation efforts, expressing gratitude and appreciation for the crucial role played by the CPCIF in creating a high-level communication platform for the petrochemical industry. He also expressed a strong desire to build closer connections with business representatives, experts, and professors, with the aim of exploring cooperation opportunities, sharing resources and risks, and pursuing mutual development. Mr. Wang Yimin, Director of the CPCIF, chaired the meeting and delivered a keynote report on behalf of the Deputy Secretary General Hu Qianlin, titled "Leading Innovation Demonstration: Writing a New Chapter for a Technologically Advanced Nation". In his report, he shared valuable insights and recommendations for the innovation and development of the industry. During the event, attendees also witnessed the awarding ceremony for the 2024 newly recognized technological innovation demonstration enterprises of the industry, with several outstanding companies being honored for their achievements. During the special sharing session, several innovation demonstration enterprises presented valuable insights into their innovation experiences. Professor Li Haoran, Honorary Dean of the NHU Research Institute, discussed NHU's innovative concepts, systems, and capabilities, highlighting the NHU's achievements in functional chemical R&D, particularly in overcoming technological bottlenecks and fostering high-quality development. Lai Chunbo, Deputy General Manager of the Shanghai Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Liu Wei, Vice President of Research Institute of Shandong Dongyue Group, and Su Lihong, Deputy Director of the Innovation and Development Department of Juhua Group, also shared their respective companies' innovation experiences, exploring topics such as scientific and technological innovation, result transfer models, and implicit development within the industrial chain. Additionally, Liu Xinzhu, Director of Strategic Projects for Greater China at Yingchuang (Shanghai) Investment Management Co., Ltd., shared insights on the technological innovation strategies of multinational corporations. During the event, the attending leaders, experts, and business representatives also visited NHU. In the face of intensifying market competition, rapid technological changes, the rise of trade protectionism, and the growing tide of anti-globalization, innovation has become the cornerstone for adapting to the evolving global landscape, times, and challenges. As an innovative enterprise, NHU will remain committed to its strategic focus on "Chemical+" and "Biological+" while adhering to development principles of "integration, serialization, and scalability". We will concentrate on key sectors such as life and health, new energy, and green technologies, aiming to enhance open cooperation, strengthen collaborations between industry, academia, and research institutions. By adopting an open, cooperative, and globally-oriented approach, we will promote technological integration and innovation, striving for high-quality and sustainable development. 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( MENAFN - GetNews) On 10th December 2024, within the context of high-quality Belt and Road construction, the "Belt and Road" China-Africa Youth Sustainable Development Exchange activity, organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) China, the UNFPA Kenya, and other organizations, took place at Yanching Institute of Technology. This event featured the "Civilization Symbosis to Build a Shared Future" China-Kenya South-South Cooperation Forum on Youth Sustainable Development. Through three key thematic exchanges, presentations, and ten peer-to-peer interactive exchanges, the event brought together industry knowledge, a commitment to public welfare, and a global perspective to work toward a shared future, promoting sustainable and mutually beneficial youth exchanges and contributing practical wisdom and strength to the high-quality construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative. Image: Kenyan youth wearing Hanfu interacting with teachers and students at Yanching Institute of Technology. Photo: Li Yuyao A series of rich and interactive cultural exchange activities unfolded enthusiastically, allowing the Kenyan youth delegation to deeply experience the infinite charm of traditional Chinese culture. The Kenyan youth representatives danced in Hanfu, or held calligraphy brushes, dipping them in ink, and jointly creating plum blossom Chinese paintings with students from Yanching Institute of Technology. From selecting materials, cutting, pasting, and assembling, exquisite lanterns gradually took shape in their hands. By constructing traditional Chinese architectural Dougong (interlocking wooden brackets), they gained an understanding of the wisdom and craftsmanship of ancient Chinese artisans. The sweetness of Begonia cakes and the exquisite nature of paper-cutting art also drew their admiration. Visiting student science and technology exhibitions, discussions between nurses specializing in maternal health and family planning and faculty and students from the nursing program, environmental research experts experiencing virtual simulation technology, young lawyers discussing law with law students, young innovators visiting student science and technology and innovation projects... Yanching Institute of Technology's various industry-focused colleges carried out various themed activities centered on China-Africa youth exchanges, achieving "precise alignment" between the Kenyan youth delegation and the industrial colleges. The various colleges appointed Kenyan youth representatives as "peer mentors." Dr. Pilar de la corte Molina, Deputy Country Representative of UNFPA Kenya, delivered a keynote speech on "Human Rights and Bodily Autonomy." She believes that young students should continuously learn new knowledge and technologies, improve their own quality and abilities, and make positive contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind and promoting global sustainable development. "Gather international public welfare forces and join hands with worldwide young talents to build a world public welfare community" Dr. Pilar said to the Social Welfare College. In April 2024, Yanching Institute of Technology established the Social Welfare College, adhering to the principles of "serving society, dedicating love, and innovative practice," leading young students to actively engage in social welfare endeavors. The college awarded "International Friendship Volunteer" certificates to the visiting Kenyan youth representatives. Wu Wenyan, Vice President of Yanching Institute of Technology, introduced that the school has always adhered to open education and extensively carried out international exchanges and cooperation, providing various choices for student growth and development. She hopes that young students will actively participate in the wave of global governance, work together to create a blueprint for a beautiful future, and jointly forge a brilliant chapter for Chinese and Kenyan youth. MENAFN18122024003238003268ID1109009568 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.Singapore, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY) (the “Company”), a Southeast Asian community-oriented e-commerce retailor with a focus on grocery and travel, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering with certain institutional investors for the sale and purchase of an aggregate of 21,013,239 of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.000000385 per share (the “Shares”) (or Class A ordinary share equivalents in lieu thereof) in a registered direct offering at a purchase price of $0.1756 per share. The purchase price for the pre-funded warrants is $0.1755 to the purchase price for Shares, less the exercise price of $0.0001 per share. The gross proceeds to the Company from the registered direct offering are estimated to be approximately $3.7 million, before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other estimated offering expenses. D. Boral Capital LLC acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering. Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP acted as counsel to the Company and Hunter Taubman Fischer & Li LLC acted as counsel to D. Boral Capital LLC. The proposed offering of the securities described above is being offered by the Company pursuant to a “shelf” registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-283356) filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and declared effective by the SEC on December 3, 2024, and the accompanying prospectus contained therein. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. The prospectus supplement describing the terms of the public offering was filed with the SEC. Copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or by contacting D. Boral Capital LLC Attention: Syndicate Department, 590 Madison Avenue, 39th Floor, New York, NY 10022, by email at syndicate@dboralcapital.com , or by telephone at +1 (212) 970-5150. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About Webuy Global Ltd Webuy Global Ltd. (Nasdaq: WBUY) is a forward-thinking, technology-driven company aimed at becoming the leading e-commerce and travel platform in Southeast Asia. Leveraging advanced AI technologies, the Company enhances its 'group buy' model by providing personalized recommendations, predictive demand analytics, and seamless community interactions. In addition, Webuy integrates AI-powered travel solutions, such as its proprietary AI Travel Consultant, to deliver personalized itineraries, group travel planning, and real-time support. These innovations streamline the traditional supply chain, foster a community-driven shopping experience, and simplify travel planning for its users. Webuy is committed to improving the lives of millions of families in Southeast Asia with high-quality, affordable products, services, and travel experiences. For more information, visit http://webuy.global Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s current expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties described more fully in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements are made as of this date, and the Company undertakes no duty to update them, except as required by law.BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A far-right populist took the lead in Romania’s presidential election Sunday, electoral data showed, and will likely face leftist Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in a runoff in two weeks, an outcome that rocked the country's political landscape. Calin Georgescu, who ran independently, led the polls with around 22% of the vote, while Ciolacu of the Social Democratic Party, or PSD, trailed at 20.6%. Elena Lasconi of the Save Romania Union party, or USR, stood at about 17.4%, and George Simion, the leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, or AUR, took 14.3%. After polls closed at 9 p.m. local time (1900GMT), 9.4 million people — about 52.4% of eligible voters — had cast ballots, according to the Central Election Bureau. Thirteen candidates ran for the presidency in the European Union and NATO member country, and will go to a second round on Dec. 8. The president serves a five-year term and has significant decision-making powers in areas such as national security, foreign policy and judicial appointments. Georgescu, 62, ran independently and was not widely known. He outperformed most local surveys, sending shockwaves through Romania's political establishment. After casting his ballot on Sunday, Georgescu said in a post on Facebook that he voted “For the unjust, for the humiliated, for those who feel they do not matter and actually matter the most ... the vote is a prayer for the nation.” Cristian Andrei, a political consultant based in Bucharest, told The Associated Press that Georgescu’s unexpected poll performance appears to be a “large protest or revolt against the establishment.” “The mainstream political parties have lost the connection with regular Romanians,” he said. “You don’t have strong candidates or strong leaders ... there are weak candidates, weak leaders, and the parties in general are pretty much disconnected.” Georgescu lacks an agenda, Andrei added, and has a vague and populist manifesto with positions that are “beyond the normal discourse." His stances include supporting Romanian farmers, reducing dependency on imports, and ramping up energy and food production. He also has a rapidly growing on the social media platform, TikTok. Ahead of Sunday's vote, many expected to see Simion, a vocal supporter of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, face Ciolacu in the second round. He campaigned for reunification with Moldova, which this year renewed a five-year ban on him entering the country over security concerns, and he is banned for the same reason from neighboring Ukraine. Ecaterina Nawadia, a 20-year-old architecture student, said she voted for the first time in a national election on Sunday and hopes young people turn out in high numbers. “Since the (1989) revolution, we didn’t have a really good president,” she said. “I hope most of the people my age went to vote ... because the leading candidate is not the best option.” Romania will also hold parliamentary elections on Dec. 1 that will determine the country’s next government and prime minister. Andrei, the political consultant, said Romania's large budget deficit, high inflation, and an economic slowdown could push more mainstream candidates to shift toward populist stances amid widespread dissatisfaction. Ciolacu told the AP before the first-round vote that one of his biggest goals was “to convince Romanians that it is worth staying at home or returning” to Romania, which has a massive diaspora spread throughout EU countries. Other candidates included former NATO deputy general secretary Mircea Geoana , who ran independently and obtained about 6%; and Nicolae Ciuca, a former army general and head of the center-right National Liberal Party, which is currently in a tense coalition with the PSD — who stood at 9.3%. Geoana, a former foreign minister and ambassador to the United States, told the AP before Sunday's vote that he believed his international experience would qualify him above the other candidates. Lasconi, a former journalist and the leader of the USR, said she sees corruption as one of the biggest problems Romania faces and that she supports increased defense spending and continued aid to Ukraine.

Digital privacy(Reuters): American Airlines said on Tuesday its flights had resumed after a technical glitch forced the carrier to issue an hour-long ground stop, disrupting travel for thousands on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest periods of the year. The airline said a vendor technology issue briefly affected its ability to get planes in the air. While customers across social media were still pressing for details on their delayed flights, the relatively brief stoppage means American will likely avoid a full-scale meltdown that ripples for days during the holiday season. “Not a good start to Christmas Eve travel as current flight is grounded and Captain cannot provided ETA on resolution from system outage and/or paperwork error at national level. Will make connections or refunds more complicated too,” a user said, tagging American Airlines on X. Shares of the carrier were down 2% in early trade. It is the latest technical snag after carriers were hit by a global tech outage tied to Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform and a software issue at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike earlier this year. The outage had cost Delta Air Lines at least $500 million. Two years ago, Southwest Airlines experienced a meltdown with its systems during the holidays that led to 16,900 flight cancellations and stranded 2 million passengers. It was eventually fined $140 million in the largest-ever civil penalty for a travel disruption. Airlines have upgraded their cybersecurity and operational software systems but given there was an exodus of talented workers during the pandemic, the glitches over the last few years are not altogether unexpected, said Ken Quinn, partner at law firm Clyde & Co. American Airlines operates thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in a statement on Tuesday referred Reuters to the carrier, reiterating that the carrier had reported a technical issue. American Airlines, along with its wholly owned regional carriers in the U.S., has canceled over 23,000 flights or about 1.3% of their scheduled flights this year, according to FlightAware data. The travel disruption comes as the Transportation Security Administration expects to screen a record 40 million passengers over the holidays.

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