circus circus las vegas Pelicans' injury troubles compounded as leading scorer Brandon Ingram goes down with sprained ankleThe claim: Smallpox was ‘never eradicated’ and is being ‘held in check’ by vaccines A Nov. 15 Facebook post ( direct link , archive link ) from the liberal group Occupy Democrats includes side-by-side images of a child infected with smallpox and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services secretary. “Say hello to smallpox,” reads text around the images. “It was never eradicated; it’s held in check by vaccines, which RFK Jr. says he will eliminate coverage for, making vaccines ‘optional.’” The post was shared more than 6,000 times in a week. Similar posts were shared on Threads and X, formerly Twitter . More from the Fact-Check Team: How we pick and research claims | Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False The World Health Organization declared smallpox officially eradicated in 1980. The smallpox vaccine is no longer administered routinely by any government, and there has not been a natural case detected since 1977, according to the WHO. The X post quoted in the image was deleted, and the social media user who shared it said in a subsequent post that the disease was eradicated. Smallpox eradicated after years of work to stop spread In 1967, the World Health Organization began an “intensified effort” to eradicate smallpox, a contagious disease caused by the variola virus. The project involved mass vaccination along with widespread surveillance and containment efforts that responded to any outbreaks. These efforts were successful, and the last known natural case occurred in Somalia in 1977, according to the WHO. The only known cases since then were the result of a 1978 lab accident in England , which led to one death and caused a small outbreak. The WHO declared smallpox officially eradicated in 1980. The last natural outbreak of smallpox in the U.S. had occurred decades earlier in 1949, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before it was eradicated, smallpox plagued humanity for thousands of years and caused hundreds of millions of deaths. The disease spreads through person-to-person contact and saliva droplets in an infected person’s breath, according to the WHO. It’s fatal for about 3 of 10 people who catch it. The symptoms include fever, fatigue and a “characteristic rash with bumps full of a clear liquid,” and many survivors suffered from blindness and infertility . Fact check : No, Japan didn’t name COVID-19 vaccine ‘most deadly drug in history’ The smallpox vaccine was first created by Edward Jenner in 1796 after “he observed that milkmaids who previously had caught cowpox did not catch smallpox,” according to the WHO. Jenner inoculated an 8-year-old boy using matter from a cowpox sore on the hand of a milkmaid. The boy didn’t feel well for several days, but a later test showed he was resistant to smallpox. However, the vaccine hasn’t been used for routine immunization in the U.S. since the 1970s , according to the CDC. Similarly, the WHO says that no government routinely gives the vaccine since it can lead to "rare" but “serious complications and even death,” and should only be given to people exposed to the virus or those at high risk. Despite this, there have been no outbreaks since the 1970s. The disease is, therefore, not being "held in check" by vaccines, as the post claims. Trump nominated Kennedy to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services, putting him in charge of the country's public health department, as USA TODAY previously reported. Kennedy gained notoriety in part for his opposition to the childhood measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, and he spread debunked claims that it was linked to autism. He also frequently criticized COVID-19 restrictions and spread other misinformation about the pandemic. The text in the Occupy Democrats image originated from a post on X from author Karen Piper. She deleted it, saying in a corrective follow-up post that smallpox “was eradicated BY VACCINES.” USA TODAY reached out to Occupy Democrats for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Reuters also debunked the claim. Our fact-check sources Thank you for supporting our journalism. You can subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or e-newspaper here . USA TODAY is a verified signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network, which requires a demonstrated commitment to nonpartisanship, fairness and transparency. Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Meta .

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What you need to know: BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Throughout 2024, public safety agencies across the nation responded to everything from severe weather events like tornadoes and hurricanes to devastating wildfires and more, all under some of the most austere conditions imaginable. During this challenging year, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team helped provide mission-critical communications support to the first responders on the front lines of these disaster response operations. Composed primarily of former public safety and military personnel, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team is dedicated to supporting first responders and government agencies during emergencies at no cost to the supported agencies. In 2024, the team: Major response efforts this year included: Wildfire Response: To help enable mission-critical voice and data service during fire mitigation efforts in locations across the country, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team delivered close to 2,000 Verizon Frontline solutions to public safety agencies conducting wildfire response operations in 2024. The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team responded to close to 250 requests for support from wildland firefighters battling blazes everywhere from New Mexico to Oregon and Washington . Hurricane Response: The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team supported public safety agencies and the communities they serve during three major hurricanes in 2024: Helene , Milton and Beryl . Hurricane Helene alone saw more than 600 Verizon Frontline solutions delivered to over 115 public safety agencies in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina as they dealt with the aftermath of the storm. Tornado response: The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team responded to more than 30 requests for support from public safety agencies in 10 different states following tornadoes. The team delivered more than 300 Verizon Frontline solutions to first responders on the front lines of emergency response operations following these severe weather events. Additional 2024 Responses: Verizon Frontline solutions were also deployed in support of public safety agencies: In addition to the Crisis Response Team support, Verizon Frontline also debuted two new deployable assets in 2024. 2024 also saw Verizon Frontline announce a partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), signing a three-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement to explore new strategies to rapidly deploy uncrewed aircraft systems to collect and distribute imagery of damage resulting from severe storms such as tornadoes or hurricanes. Verizon Frontline is the advanced network and technology built for first responders – developed over three decades of partnership with public safety officials and agencies – to meet their unique and evolving needs. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023. Verizon’s world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores. VERIZON’S ONLINE MEDIA CENTER: News releases, stories, media contacts and other resources are available at verizon.com/news . News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/ . Media contact: Chandler Baker chandler.baker@verizon.com 757 725 4806Top-Notch Biotech Mesoblast Skyrockets 29% On Immune Condition Approval

First Quarter USM_Clay 1 run (Heath pass from Lofton), 12:15. TROY_D.Taylor 6 run (Renfroe kick), 7:28. TROY_FG Renfroe 50, 2:59. Second Quarter TROY_Caldwell 14 run (Renfroe kick), 8:56. Third Quarter TROY_D.Taylor 56 run (Renfroe kick), 6:04. USM_Simmons 75 pass from Rodemaker (pass failed), 5:46. TROY_Swartz 10 pass from Caldwell (Renfroe kick), :42. Fourth Quarter USM_Mims 4 pass from Rodemaker (kick failed), 7:05. TROY_D.Taylor 35 run (Renfroe kick), 5:59. TROY_Conerly-Goodly 31 interception return (Renfroe kick), 5:43. TROY_Lovett 5 run (Troemel kick), 4:08. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_Southern Miss., Gray 5-30, Clark 8-21, Clay 11-19, D.Jackson 1-3, White 1-(minus 12), Rodemaker 3-(minus 27). Troy, Taylor 23-169, Meadows 1-38, Caldwell 7-30, G.Green 7-21, Lovett 3-12, Ross 1-2, (Team) 2-(minus 2). PASSING_Southern Miss., Rodemaker 18-30-2-234, Pittman 1-1-0-25. Troy, Caldwell 14-26-0-187, Parker 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING_Southern Miss., Mims 5-77, Simmons 4-90, Pittman 3-32, Clay 3-16, Heath 2-25, Clark 1-19, Gray 1-0. Troy, Ross 5-70, Parker 3-40, Swartz 2-20, Higgins 2-18, Lovett 1-26, Beason 1-13. MISSED FIELD GOALS_Southern Miss., Gibbs 50, Gibbs 45.

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NoneThe Seattle Kraken were one of a couple teams who didn’t have any players named to the four rosters of the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. The Kraken and Washington Capitals were the only two teams without a representative at the 4 Nations Face-Off, but that shouldn’t alarm Kraken fans. In fact, it’s really a comment only on where the Kraken are in their development. And if another best-on-best-type tournament is going to be played down the line – 2026 Olympics, anyone? – we’re much more likely to see a Kraken player wearing their home country’s jersey. For Seattle, the list of potential best-on-best players begins with star center Matty Beniers. At 22 years old, Beniers , but a year-and-a-half from now, Beniers is going to be a more well-rounded player, and someone who will be making a strong case to be included at the next Olympic Games. Now, we’re not saying Beniers will be a lock to represent America. There’s plenty of first-rate depth down the mille for the U.S., including Auston Matthews, Jack Hughes, Brock Nelson and Jack Eichel. But Nelson is currently 33 years old, and by the time the Olympics rolls around, Beniers could easily replace Nelson in America’s lineup. Similarly, on the Canadian side of things, Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour didn’t get named to the 4 Nations Face-Off. But , and the same could be true for changes between the 4 Nations Face-Off and the next Olympics. Remember, Montour is a Stanley Cup champion, and if Canada’s more senior blueliners including 34-year-old Alex Pietrangelo are omitted from the Olympic roster, the 30-year-old Montour would be a solid choice to replace him for the next Olympics. The 4 Nations Face-Off is going to provide plenty of great hockey for fans of all stripes. And while Kraken fans are no doubt disappointed to not have a Seattle player to root for at the tournament, it likely won’t be long before that changes and the Kraken have one or two representatives of their respective country at a best-on-best-type showdown. Things can change with either injuries or sub-par play, and an opportunity for a player like Montour or Beniers could be right around the corner. Time will tell whether a Kraken player or two gets the nod at the next Olympic Games – or as an injury replacement at the 4 Nations – and if they do, it will heighten the viewing experience for Kraken fans. For now, though, Seattle fans should sit back and enjoy the 4 Nations Face-Off for what it is – a fan-friendly tournament that will thrill any hockey-watcher.NoneNo. 16 Iowa State falls short in Big 12 title game again, this time with CFP at stake

Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley released a second letter Wednesday lambasting two Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services programs, listing “shocking examples” of alleged wrongdoing by caregivers contracted by the DHHS to provide services to Medicaid recipients. In a news release, Foley said his office found an Omaha-based home health care agency received over $1 million in reimbursements through DHHS’s personal assistance services and personal care services programs. Foley alleged many of the reimbursements requested by the agency were fraudulent, pointing out that one reimbursement was for a caregiver who was in law enforcement custody at the time services were supposedly performed. Foley said the agency’s founder had been authorized to provide child care services in a different DHHS program. However, DHHS terminated its agreement with the founder due to improper billing procedures and double billings resulting in overpayments. Foley said the caregiver owed DHHS $4,851 due to the billing irregularities but only paid $100 of that amount before the department wrote off the rest and then allowed the founder to become an approved Medicaid provider through the home health care agency. Foley dryly noted that other caregivers apparently can be in two places at once, as they billed DHHS for working unrealistic hours. One woman, who Foley said “rivaled certain canonized saints in her ability to bilocate,” billed the DHHS for continuous 24-hour shifts while also working full-time with a financial technology company. Foley said the audit found the woman billed the department for working 55 days while she simultaneously worked at her other job. Another woman, who Foley said was “an apparently similarly gifted practitioner of bilocation,” billed up to 95 hours of work per week with DHHS, even though the audit found the caregiver was also working a different full-time job outside of the state government system. Foley said the woman told DHHS she provided services and worked more than 24 hours per day — “ostensibly defying the laws of time.” Foley added that the audit found 29 days when the woman claimed to be providing DHHS services while working at her other job. Another woman, who was previously suspected of fraud by the auditor’s office, was allegedly found to have been billing DHHS for hours worked as a caregiver even though in those same hours, the woman was allegedly working as a bus driver and even appeared in court on drug and gun charges. After being charged, Foley said the woman continued to work as a student bus driver and bill DHHS for care-giving services. Foley said the department authorized another caregiver to work 88 hours per week while the caregiver simultaneously held a full-time job in county government. Foley’s report on Wednesday follows a similar report his office issued in February . In his annual audit of DHHS released around that time, Foley said that the state’s largest agency likely mishandled tens of millions of dollars allocated to the department from the state and federal governments during the 2023 fiscal year from July 2022 through June 2023. Despite his office’s findings, Foley said in the new release that his confidence in DHHS CEO Steve Corsi, who has led the agency since March, “remains as high as ever.” “Steve is a very serious-minded and highly competent director who takes these matters seriously, and I am happy to collaborate with him toward solutions that respect the taxpayers of our state,” Foley said in a statement. In a statement included in Foley’s news release, Corsi pointed to improvements made DHHS since Foley issued his February report. Those include updates to IT systems and “extensive provider engagement and education.” “Since these changes were made, non-compliant visits have reduced from 23% to 9%. We also added two full-time internal auditors, bringing the internal audit team up to six auditors,” Corsi said. “The department is dedicated to combating fraud and waste in any form and will continue to aggressively pursue and explore additional means to do so.” Corsi also praised Foley and said the department will continue to work with the auditor’s office. “I appreciate Auditor Foley’s efforts to safeguard taxpayer dollars and his recommendations,” Corsi said. “As the department continues to strengthen internal controls and stewardship of taxpayer funds, we look forward to ongoing collaboration with the state auditor’s office.” We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.For Joe Perriello, opening a mobile video game business is the perfect mesh of work and family. In January, Perriello of Penn Township will launch Rolling Video Games PGH — a 25-foot trailer decked out with seven TVs and 10 gaming consoles that can be transported to children’s birthdays, graduation parties and community gatherings. Perriello is joined by Murrysville resident Chad Reed and fellow Penn Township resident Ben Daykon in bringing new businesses to Westmoreland County. Reed started designing custom picture frames for high school and college athletes in the summer, and Daykon operates a barber shop on Penn Township’s Route 130 that opened in July. Rolling Video Games PGH Rolling Video Games PGH was partially inspired by Perriello’s experience chaperoning his sons — third and fifth grade students in the Penn-Trafford School District — at their friends’ birthday parties. “I’m like a big kid,” said Perriello, 39. “When I go to these parties at Urban Air and stuff like that, they’re great, but a lot of times, you’re just standing around watching your kids. And I don’t drink, so when I have a birthday party for my kids, there’s no beer, no alcohol. The adults are really just standing around watching the kids. “I feel like this is great for all ages,” he said of the trailer. Perriello worked with a company called Rolling Video Games to design the trailer, which houses about $50,000 worth of tech — including four Xbox Series X devices, four PlayStation 5 consoles, a Nintendo Switch, sound systems for each TV, LED lighting, limousine-style seating and heating and cooling. Nearly 25 people can play in the trailer at one time, he said. Players can choose from at least 15 games, ranging from Nintendo games for children to Madden sports games for teenagers and adults. Perriello also would like to work with alcohol and drug recovery groups, offering appropriate entertainment for the sober crowd. He said he’ll cater to people within an hour radius of Penn Township. Perriello said he hopes the business will give him time to again enjoy playing video games himself — a rarity as he balances running a vehicle detailing business, driving his children to their baseball games and coaching for a local youth baseball team. “I’m not an avid, avid gamer or into any of that hardcore video game stuff, but I have kids that play video games enough that I sit down and play, and I played a lot growing up,” he said. “I hope this gives me an opportunity to play a little bit more.” Home Team Collections Chad Reed started framing sports memorabilia signed by professional athletes in 2012 through his business, Game Day Collections. But it wasn’t until last year that Reed realized parents want the same custom frames for their children’s sports jerseys, medals and photographs. Reed, 44, of Murrysville opened Home Team Collections this summer to fulfill that interest. Reed has received a handful of requests over the years from parents, asking that he design a frame for their child. But he never thought about creating a businesses dedicated to high school and college athletes until a mother from Tennessee requested a piece to commemorate her son’s experience competing in the Little League World Series. “I love Little League baseball more than anything, so I thought, ‘I have to do this,’ ” he said. “So I did the piece. The family was head over heels over how cool the piece was, and then other teammates, coaches from that team started reaching out, requesting me to do a piece.” Reed’s Home Team Collections warehouse is nestled between Route 22 and the Westmoreland Heritage Trail in Murrysville. Its shelves are stocked with the logos and colors of every school in the WPIAL, and he has done some work with local colleges such as Saint Vincent and Slippery Rock. Reed has framed items such as wrestling singlets, football jerseys, techsuits, championship medals, hockey pucks and sports photographs. But he is open to expanding the business to include students in marching band, theater and dance. “I haven’t had anyone that I would say is even less than ecstatic when they see their own kid in a ... piece, whether it be a framed jersey, a picture,” he said. “Feedback’s been unbelievable. That’s why we have a lot of faith in the snowball effect of this.” Navigating his first year in the business, Reed is not hyperfocused on sales numbers. “I know the market is there,” he said. “It’s just a matter of how we get there.” Barber Ben’s Ben Daykon started cutting hair in 2018, but that was not always his career plan. Daykon, 35, of Penn Township got a degree in nursing, working directly with patients for a few years before transitioning to an administrative role overseeing budget and staffing at a hospital. “I wasn’t too fond of the work I was doing,” he said. Looking for a way to get back to working with customers, Daykon decided to pursue an apprenticeship at EJ’s Barber Shop in Murrysville — following in his mother’s footsteps. “My mom owned a salon for a few years when I was in high school,” Daykon said. “She just worked by herself. It was a one-chair salon in Export — just a small mom-and-pop place.” After completing his apprenticeship, Daykon got a job at a barber shop in Manor. He decided to open his own store this year, opening doors in July along Penn Township’s Route 130. A youth football coach for the Penn-Trafford Midget Athletic Association, Daykon’s days revolve around driving his 9- and 10-year-olds to practices and games. “I just tried to put the barber shop in the middle of my life,” he said, noting the store is just minutes away from the township’s Municipal Park football field. “I’m part of the community with my kids and in a coaching sense,” Daykon said, “and now I’m part of the community with my business as well.”EL SEGUNDO — Lamar Jackson is the kind of quarterback who has troubled the Chargers. Aw, who are we kidding? He’s the kind of quarterback who troubles everyone in the NFL. He’s a passer. He’s a runner. He’s a playmaker. He’s a destroyer of defenses. “He’s one of one,” Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter said Friday. Minter also called Jackson “the most electric quarterback in the history of the National Football League.” Jackson will be the Chargers’ problem this week, when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night at SoFi Stadium. Jackson is another in a string of standout quarterbacks the Chargers will face during what is without question the toughest, most challenging part of their 2024 schedule. The Chargers rallied past Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night, pulling out a 34-27 victory on a last-minute drive led by Justin Herbert. Now, here comes Jackson, followed quickly by Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons, followed quickly by Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. No rest for the weary. No question, Burrow, Jackson, Cousins and Mahomes could wear out a defensive coordinator, causing him to lose sleep. In fact, it’s already happened, as Minter admitted last week while preparing to face Burrow, who led the NFL in passing yardage going into the game, and still does. Jackson (2,876 yards) is second to Burrow (3,028) going into Week 12. Jackson (25) is also second to Burrow (27) in touchdown passes. Jackson (nine) is second to Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions (9.2) in yards per passing attempt. Jackson leads the NFL in passer rating (117.3). No one has passed and run for as many yards as Jackson (3,460). “It’s an ultimate challenge,” Minter said. The Chargers have struggled to contain players with a similar mix of skills to Jackson, including Mahomes, Justin Fields of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos. Jackson does it better than the others, and that’s what keeps Minter up late at night, worrying about how to contain the uncontainable. “We’ve played against different types of guys, guys who do different things well,” Minter said. “(Jackson) does everything well. The second you overcommit to where you’re going to have all these eyes on him to run, he’ll throw the ball over your head. There’s no one you can compare him to, he’s one of one.” Plus, Jackson isn’t all the Chargers must worry about Monday. Jackson serves as something akin to a basketball point guard, distributing the football as he sees fit, whether it’s handing it off to bruising running back Derrick Henry, the NFL’s leading rusher with 1,185 yards and 13 touchdowns, or throwing it to wide receiver Zay Flowers or tight end Mark Andrews. The Ravens are first in the NFL in net yards per game (430.1) and yards from scrimmage per play (8.64). They are second in points per game (30.4) and net rushing yards per game (177.3). They are third in net passing yards per game (252.8). They also are first in red-zone touchdown percentage (77.8%). The Ravens are 7-4, second in the AFC North. The Chargers are 7-3, second in the AFC West. “The ultimate red-zone weapon because every play can be so many different things,” Minter said of Jackson’s versatility. “High, high level of respect for him, how he works. Just a challenge. You can run to the challenge. You can run from the challenge. We’re going to run to the challenge, meet it head on, put our best stuff out there and see what happens.”

In Chongqing, China, TECNO introduced three advanced imaging technologies that promise to reshape the landscape of everyday smartphone photography. Rather than focusing on features that only professionals or enthusiasts can navigate, The company has set its sights on making advanced imaging accessible to anyone with a mobile device from TECNO. By showcasing TECNO Image Matrix (TIM), EVS Dynamic Snapshot, and Tap Any Zoom Dual Prism Telephoto at Future Lens 2024, the company emphasized that crisp, lifelike images and smooth shooting experiences can be the norm, not the exception. Designer: TECNO This ambition reflects TECNO’s guiding principle of “Stop At Nothing,” a philosophy that rejects the notion of accepting limitations as inevitable. Instead of working around constraints like poor lighting or distant subjects, TECNO strives to eliminate them. In doing so, the brand stands by its mission to uplift emerging markets and ensure that even users who have historically been overlooked can share in the benefits of cutting-edge imaging technology. This approach goes hand-in-hand with a broader AI Vision strategy. As Huang Xiao Han, Director of TECNO’s Image R&D Center, explains, the company is committed to “leveraging new AI technologies alongside advanced imaging technologies to deliver even better imaging experiences for users.” In other words, TECNO’s progress focuses on everyday improvements but represents a continuous effort to redefine what mobile cameras can achieve. The outcome of these efforts represents a significant technical upgrade. By developing imaging systems that adapt to real-world conditions, TECNO empowers individuals to document their lives with clarity and emotion. Through thoughtful design and consistent effort, the brand works to ensure that people around the world can capture the images that matter most, free from the frustrations that once seemed unavoidable. TECNO Image Matrix, commonly known as TIM, transforms how a smartphone handles visual data. Many devices stumble under the pressure of running multiple AI imaging tasks simultaneously, resulting in slower performance and reduced quality. TIM confronts this issue by rearranging the data pipeline so that each step, from initial capture to final output, receives the optimal level of computing power. Rather than making the user wrestle with settings, TIM does the heavy lifting behind the scenes, ensuring that complexity never spills over into the shooting experience. At its core, TIM depends on a solid hardware foundation—sensors, camera modules, and display components harmonize to create a stable base. Above this, a series of refinements eliminates noise, balances colors, and enhances stability before the image data reaches TIM’s central hub, known as TAPS (TECNO Algorithm Process Stack). Here, four specialized AI engines work in concert—AI RAW, AI SNAP, AIGC Studio, and AI UT. AI RAW sharpens low-light and backlit scenes, AI SNAP removes shutter lag, AIGC Studio opens doors for creative enhancement and editing, and AI UT restores natural skin tones. Each engine addresses a long-standing pain point, turning once-complicated challenges into frictionless experiences. The beauty of TIM is that it shields users from the technical intricacies at play beneath the surface. One no longer needs to understand advanced photography principles to produce images that are sharp, vibrant, and true to life. The camera intuitively reacts to the environment, ensuring that even in tricky situations—dim alleys, high-contrast street scenes, or fleeting personal moments—the user emerges with a photograph that feels effortless and complete. Capturing a subject in motion has long been a gamble for smartphone photographers. Time the shot too early or too late, the moment disappears into a blur. Traditional cameras operate frame-by-frame, forcing users to hope their reflexes align with the perfect instant. More often than not, the result is a smeared record of action rather than a crisp reflection of what actually transpired. EVS Dynamic Snapshot reframes how motion is recorded and represented. Instead of merely grabbing a split-second, it tracks the subject’s entire path of movement, converting continuous motion into rich data. Intelligent AI algorithms then merge this dynamic information with the stable background captured by the RGB camera. The outcome is a single, clear image that conveys the energy and vitality of the scene. Whether it is a child’s carefree twirl, an athlete’s decisive leap, or a bird’s graceful flight, the camera now captures the position and essence of that kinetic event. For everyday users, EVS Dynamic Snapshot dramatically reduces the anxiety around action shots. No longer does one need to guess when to press the shutter. The technology ensures the camera can handle motion on its own terms, delivering naturally sharp and full-of-life results. For motorsport journalists and photographers like myself, capturing a speeding F1 car on a track isn’t the easiest. This is one area of digital photography in which I’m eager to test this technology in the future. Beyond the professional field, EVS Dynamic Snapshot also promises to capture everyday moments that might otherwise be lost to motion blur. This technology bridges the gap between dynamic scenes and the clarity needed to preserve them effectively, from children’s sports events to lively city streets. Instead of missing or distorting these special moments, users are free to enjoy them, confident that their phone will preserve them in all their clarity. Distant subjects have traditionally posed another set of challenges. Zooming in often produces shaky images that fail to do justice to the beauty of far-off scenes. Without a steady hand or additional equipment, capturing a distant monument’s intricate details or a stunning panorama can feel out of reach. The telephoto function becomes an exercise in patience and compromise. Tap Any Zoom Dual Prism Telephoto dismantles these barriers by blending a dual prism design with lens-shift optical stabilization and AI-driven decision-making. Instead of fumbling with pinch gestures or hoping your hand remains steady, a double tap on the desired subject instantly sets the ideal zoom. The dual prism configuration grants a wide field for stabilization, while AI calculations and lens-shift corrections neutralize tremors and external vibrations. This seamless interplay ensures that the image remains crisp and stable even at significant magnifications. By simplifying the once-difficult process of long-range photography, Tap Any Zoom Dual Prism Telephoto invites users to capture scenes that would otherwise remain elusive. A sweeping mountain range, a distant architectural marvel, or subtle wildlife activity can now be preserved with remarkable clarity. Instead of grudgingly accepting the limits of smartphone zoom, users discover a new layer of freedom and creative possibility. The trio of innovations—TECNO Image Matrix, EVS Dynamic Snapshot, and Tap Any Zoom Dual Prism Telephoto—represents a holistic rethinking of the camera’s role in daily life. Each addresses a longstanding frustration that once required skill, patience, or sheer luck to overcome. Together, they deliver a camera experience that aligns with a person’s natural instincts rather than forcing them to adapt to technical shortcomings. For everyday users, this means that the shift from an afternoon stroll to a gallery-worthy photograph no longer hinges on trial and error. Nighttime portraits lose their murkiness, action sequences gain definition, and distant scenes reveal themselves without compromise. The AIGC Studio engine encourages users to personalize their images, adding their own touch without becoming bogged down in intricate editing software. The camera, in effect, becomes a medium through which individual perspectives come to life. These improvements don’t eliminate every trade-off. More advanced AI functions may consume additional processing power or demand a short period of adjustment. Yet the gains—greater flexibility, improved quality, and effortless operation—far outweigh these considerations. By reducing barriers and expanding its creative range, TECNO empowers users of all skill levels to capture their environments with authenticity and nuance. The Future Lens 2024 event in Chongqing highlighted TECNO’s determination to continually break new ground. Rather than accepting the old standard where cameras struggled with low-light scenes, rapid motion, or distant targets, the company pursued a different outcome. The Stop At Nothing mantra means that every challenge is merely an opportunity to innovate further. It’s a pledge to keep refining the user experience, fueled by an AI Vision strategy that, as Huang Xiao Han stated, aims to leverage emerging technologies to elevate imaging for everyone. As these advances evolve, I look forward to Mobile World Congress 2025 for more specifics on how and when these features will filter into mainstream devices. The conversation doesn’t end with this event; it continues as TECNO refines its approach, delivering smarter and more versatile cameras with each iteration. By staying true to its philosophy, the company ensures that innovation never remains an abstract ideal but becomes a tangible reality in the hands of its users. Ultimately, the technologies introduced at Future Lens 2024 point to a world where the camera’s capabilities are no longer defined by limitations but by how well it can adapt and excel. Every subtle shade in a dim alley, every fleeting smile caught in motion, and every distant marvel transformed into a masterpiece become attainable. This is the future TECNO envisions: one shaped by intelligence, guided by user needs, and anchored by a promise to stop at nothing in the quest to deliver extraordinary imaging experiences.

Willy Adames was a central component of a 2024 Milwaukee Brewers team that overcame significant personnel losses to win the NL Central. Now he, too, is leaving. The former Brewers' shortstop agreed to a seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, according to . The deal, which is pending a physical, includes a $22 million signing bonus. The deal is the largest in franchise history by total value, surpassing Buster Posey's eight-year, $167 million contract signed in 2013. Posey , putting him in a key position with this deal. Because Adames turned down a qualifying offer, the Brewers will receive draft pick compensation from San Francisco. In joining the Giants, Adames finds a team that will use him as a true shortstop. There was some speculation that he could move to third base with certain suitors, but in San Francisco he'll slot in nicely alongside All-Star third baseman Matt Chapman. With Chapman , San Francisco now has the left side of its infield locked down for more than half a decade. Adames is under contract through 2031, which will be his age-35 season. San Francisco is also bringing in a star shortstop two years after the infamous Carlos Correa miss, in which the Minnesota Twins shortstop agreed to a 12-year, $350 million contract that was later spiked due to injury concerns about his right ankle. Correa later landed with the New York Mets, then the Twins again after the Mets deal similarly fell through. Adames' exit comes a year after the Brewers saw the departures of ace Corbin Burnes, manager Craig Counsell and president of baseball operations David Stearns last winter. They regrouped admirably, winning 93 games in 2024, but now must find another way to continue their stretch of NL Central excellence. The deal rewards Adames for a career season in 2024 in which he hit .251/.331/.462 while holding down shortstop for an MLB-best 161 games. He didn't enter free agency with the juice of, say, a Trea Turner or Xander Bogaerts (both of whom got at least $280 million), but he this winter and . Adames has been one of the most underrated players for years, as evidenced by the fact that he has never made an All-Star Game, despite being a shortstop with a career 109 OPS+. He is an above-average hitter capable of playing the game's most important position outside of the battery, and those players get paid. It feels so long ago, but Adames' run as an underrated player began when he was the shortstop not named Wander Franco on the Tampa Bay Rays. During his fourth season in Tampa, Adames was traded to Milwaukee to make room for Franco, a can't-miss prospect whose career ended in a Dominican courtroom over . The Brewers enjoyed the fruits of the deal immediately and received 14.0 WAR from Adames over the course of three-and-a-half seasons. He was a defensive keystone, a middle-of-the-order bat and a clubhouse leader. Milwaukee built its recent teams on quiet moves turning into big wins, and Adames was one of the biggest examples of that.Class Action Announcement for Celsius Holdings, Inc. Investors: A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Was Filed Against Celsius Holdings, Inc. - Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP

Prestige Wealth Inc. Announces Closing of Acquisitions of InnoSphere Tech and Tokyo BayBy Conor Roche Chatter of Juan Soto signing with the Red Sox has seemingly risen on social media in recent days. Well, the recent odds have shown that Boston’s chances to sign Soto have improved. The Red Sox are listed at +300 to be Soto’s next team at BetMGM Sportsbook , giving them the third-best odds to sign the star slugger. The Yankees remain the favorite to sign Soto, holding -110 odds to retain him. The Mets have the second-best odds of signing Soto (+150) while the Blue Jays and Dodgers also have +300 odds. While Boston still trails both New York teams and has equal odds with two other ballclubs, its betting odds to sign Soto have vastly improved since the start of the offseason. The Red Sox were listed at +2500 at DraftKings Sportsbook to sign Soto in the first week of November, which was the eighth-highest among all teams at the time. In the time since then, the Red Sox were reportedly among a handful of teams to meet with Soto in Southern California. That meeting was “productive” and Soto was “impressed” by Boston’s presentation, MassLive’s Sean McAdam previously reported . The Red Sox were also just one of five known teams to have reportedly sent Soto a contract offer as well. Boston has also stepped up its efforts as it pitched Soto on his fit with the franchise (in terms of his fit at Fenway and with the ball club’s history), the New York Post ‘s Jon Heyman reported earlier in the week . More rumors emerged about the Red Sox’ pursuit of Soto on social media throughout the day on Thanksgiving, with some possibly signaling that he was leaning toward signing with Boston. However, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Soto remained unsigned . Whenever Soto opts to sign, the expectation is that he’ll receive one of the largest deals, if not the largest deal, in MLB history. Most prognosticators projected Soto to sign a contract worth at least $600 million over a minimum of 12 years ahead of free agency. Even though the Red Sox haven’t been too active relative to other big market teams in free agency over the last few offseasons. Some insiders expect the Red Sox to be more aggressive this offseason, though. “The Red Sox, after sleepwalking through the past few offseasons, have finally arisen and awakened, and they’re acting like a big market team should,” The Athletic ‘s and Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal said on “Fair Territory.” Boston also has the cap room to add a contract like the one Soto is expected to receive this offseason. It had roughly $70 million in available cap space before reaching the first luxury tax threshold entering the offseason, The Boston Globe ‘s Alex Speier projected in October . Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy has also hinted at the possibility of the team entering the luxury tax, which the would likely have to do if they want to sign Soto and add pitching help. “Even if it takes us over the [competitive balance tax],” Kennedy told The Boston Globe ‘s Michael Silverman earlier in November on the Red Sox’ potential spending this offseason . “Our priority is 90 to 95 wins, and winning the American League East, and winning the division for multiple years.” Signing Soto might not be a necessity for the Red Sox this offseason as they’re set to have an outfield logjam and are already a left-heavy lineup. But signing him would give them a talent they haven’t had since they traded Mookie Betts and would allow the team to be much more flexible with their roster. Boston would probably like Soto to make his decision sooner rather than later as it still has other areas of the roster to address. There have been reports that have indicated Soto is likely to make his decision by MLB’s winter meetings , which will take place from Dec. 9-12, if not sooner. Sign up for Red Sox updates⚾ Get breaking news and analysis delivered to your inbox during baseball season. Be civil. Be kind.

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The simple network definition: a system that links other subsystems together and allows them to share information and resources. Computer networks are the technology interconnecting software, allowing you to do things like print a document from your laptop or send your business partner a signed contract over email. Imagine networks as a fabric of interconnected paths where data travels from one device to another. These paths also have rules to exchange data, known as communication protocols. In reality, the answer isn’t as straightforward as that. Depending on the purpose, various types of networks, topologies, and components exist. We’ll provide a basic guide to help you grasp the foundations of networks — what each network is, its basic functionality, and why we use networks. Why we use networks every day Networks are designed to connect systems so they can exchange information. Here are some of the reasons why we use networks and the tangible benefits they provide. Resource sharing: This is one of the primary advantages and one of the network’s fundamental uses. Connecting devices allows us to easily share files, documents, and other resources. It’s not even about digital assets. Tired of waiting for the printer? Networks let multiple devices share a single printer. Increased information storage: Networks allow us to access and store data on centralized servers. For instance, they allow you to tune in to your favorite song, even if you don’t have it on a physical record. Cost savings: Since networks create a virtual space where every point connected to it is instantly accessible, it can slash several expenses, including the cost of shipping software on a CD versus sending a download link. Performance management: This one is a given for companies with tight cybersecurity governance. Networks make it easy to manage software updates, security patches, and backups on multiple devices all at once. No more running around updating each device individually. Collaboration: Through shared drives, cloud-based collaboration tools, and video conferencing, teams can collaborate effectively, even if they are miles apart. Think of it as having a virtual office space accessible from anywhere in the world. Accessibility: Networks provide easy access to information and resources. With a network connection, you can access the internet, browse websites, and gather information from anywhere in the world. Increased productivity: Not only do they save you money, but they also save you time, allowing you to do multiple things at once and quickly. For instance, networks allow us to check our bank account while riding the bus instead of going down to a physical branch. SEE: Learn more about essential networking fundamentals . Every network definition you should know Here are some standard terms and concepts to better understand computer networks. Nodes: In a network, a node refers to any connected device that can participate in communication. This includes computers, laptops, servers, printers, or almost every other endpoint. Nodes are the building blocks of a network. They work together to transmit and receive data. TCP/IP: The abbreviation is Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. It’s a set of rules and protocols that enable communication between devices over the internet. TCP handles reliability, and IP takes care of the directions. Layers: In networking, layers refer to the different levels or stages that define how networks function, with each layer handling a specific aspect of communication. The OSI model , a widely recognized framework, breaks down network processes into seven distinct layers, from physical transmission to application-level interaction. Firewalls: Firewalls serve as a protective shield for a network . They watch the traffic coming in and going out, filtering and blocking anything that could be harmful. This was classically built upon presets, but increasingly relies on machine learning — which depends on networks. Servers: Client–server is the typical network architecture in computers. A server is just that — a computer that serves a function. So when you browse through your emails in a web browser — a client — you’re actually fetching files from an email server. You don’t have your emails stored anywhere. The server does that for you. When you stream a movie, you’re obtaining it from a company’s servers. Wireless: Wireless networks provide a cable-free way for devices to connect and communicate. They use technologies like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to send data through the airwaves. Network building blocks Now, we’ll explore the fundamental building blocks of computer networks: devices, links, and communication protocols. Network devices Network devices are the physical components that enable communication and connectivity within a computer network. These items play a crucial role in transmitting and receiving data between nodes. Here are some standard network devices: Routers: Routers direct data traffic between networks , allowing different devices to connect to the internet or communicate with each other. They enable both wired (Ethernet) and wireless (Wi-Fi) connections, ensuring data is routed efficiently to its destination, whether within a local network or across the internet. Modems: Devices that connect your home or office network to an Internet Service Provider (ISP), converting digital data from your devices into signals that can be transmitted over the internet, and vice versa. In many households, modems and routers are combined into a single device, providing both the connection to the ISP and the ability to distribute internet access via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Switches: Switches link devices in a network, forming a local area network (LAN) for smooth communication. They use MAC addresses to identify and direct data packets to the correct destinations, ensuring efficient connectivity. Hubs: Hubs are the simplest form of network devices. They’ve been slowly replaced by switches, but you can notice hubs when looking for a Wi-Fi extender. Wireless Access Points (WAPs): WAPs facilitate the connection of wireless devices to a wired network by transmitting and receiving data wirelessly. Network Interface Cards (NICs): NICs are hardware components that enable devices to connect to a network. They are typically built into computers and other devices or can be added as expansion cards. It’s rare these days for a laptop not to have a NIC built-in. Businesses may use a hardware firewall or additional security appliances to secure their network, though software firewalls may be sufficient. Learn more about how a firewall protects a home network and the different types of firewalls used to secure business networks . Links In computer networks, links refer to the physical or logical connections between network devices. These connections enable the transmission of data between devices. Think of them as the arteries of a living organism. They can be categorized as: Wired connections: Links that utilize physical cables like twisted-pair, which is typical of Ethernet, coaxial, or optical fiber, offering high bandwidth and reliable transmission. Wireless connections: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or satellite are some ways networks reach devices. These link variants use methods, including but not limited to radio frequency, to avoid coppering up. Communication protocols Communication protocols are the rules for exchanging data. These protocols ensure that devices can understand and interpret the data being exchanged. Here are some commonly used communication protocols: TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is a set of communication protocols that enable communication between devices over the internet, forming the foundation of most network communications. HTTP/HTTPS: Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is used for transmitting web pages and resources over the internet, while HTTPS is the secure, encrypted version of HTTP, ensuring data privacy during web transactions. HTTPS has been the standard for many years now . SMTP: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is used for sending and receiving email messages, primarily for outgoing email. FTP: File Transfer Protocol is used for transferring files between devices on a network, allowing for easy sharing and retrieval of data. RTP: Real-time Transport Protocol is used to deliver audio and video over IP networks, commonly used in video conferencing, streaming, and VoIP communications. UDP: User Datagram Protocol is a connectionless protocol used for real-time applications like audio and video conferencing, where speed is crucial and occasional data loss is acceptable. VoIP: Voice over Internet Protocol enables voice communication over the internet, replacing traditional telephone systems with internet-based services. SIP: Session Initiation Protocol is used to initiate, maintain, and terminate real-time sessions for voice, video, and messaging applications, often used in VoIP systems. IMAP/POP3: Internet Message Access Protocol/Post Office Protocol are used by email clients to retrieve messages from email servers. IMAP allows for server-side storage and synchronization across devices, while POP3 downloads emails to local devices. SNMP: Simple Network Management Protocol is used for managing and monitoring network devices such as routers, switches, and servers, providing network administrators with data about network health and performance. DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol automatically assigns IP addresses to devices on a network, simplifying network configuration and management. Network definitions for each type of network We’ve established the essential building blocks of networks, but now let’s explore the network types. Each network fulfills a specific purpose. Some are more common than others. LAN, WAN, WLAN, SAN, and VPN are the terms from this list you’ll come across most often. The other ones are much less likely to show up. 1. PAN (Personal Area Network) A Personal Area Network connects devices near an individual, typically within a range of a few feet. Examples include Bluetooth connections for headphones or syncing a smartphone with a smartwatch. While often not connected to the internet, PANs make it possible to link devices quickly and securely for personal use. 2. LAN (Local Area Network) A Local Area Network is a network that links devices in a small area like a home, office, or campus. Usually, one person or organization owns and runs the LAN. It lets devices in the network share things like printers or files, or play multiplayer games without the internet. LANs are fundamental to most business environments, offering a fast and secure way to handle local communications and data sharing. Suppose you set up a Wi-Fi connection at your office without an internet connection because you still haven’t decided on your ISP. In that case, you’ll still notice that LAN-ready software can connect with any other device also connected to the network. 3. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) WLAN is a type of LAN that uses wireless technology, such as Wi-Fi, to connect devices without the need to wire up. This type of network is ideal for providing flexible connectivity across offices or homes, making it possible to access data and resources from almost anywhere within the network’s range. 4. VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) A VLAN is a logical subgroup within a LAN that isolates traffic for security, efficiency, or organizational reasons. It allows companies to segment their network without needing additional physical infrastructure. By grouping devices into separate virtual networks, VLANs improve security by isolating sensitive data, enable better control over network resources, and reduce congestion on the main network. For example, running voice traffic on a VLAN that’s separate from other business activity is one of the most common tactics for optimizing a VoIP network . 5. WAN (Wide Area Network) A WAN is a network that covers large geographic distances, such as connecting multiple offices across cities, countries, or continents. WANs allow businesses to connect remote locations and share resources securely, ensuring employees and departments can work together no matter where they are located. Learn more about the differences between LAN vs WAN . 4. CAN (Campus Area Network) CAN is a network that interconnects multiple LANs within a limited geographical area, such as a university campus or corporate office complex. This network type facilitates high-speed communication between various buildings or departments, providing a streamlined way for large organizations or educational institutions to connect and share resources across a wider area. 5. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) A MAN spans a larger area than a LAN or CAN, typically covering a city or metropolitan area. It connects multiple LANs or CANs within a broader geographical region, often used by businesses or government organizations to link offices in different parts of a city. With the rise of 5G and other modern technologies, MANs have become less common, as other solutions have emerged to offer faster, more flexible options. 7. SAN (Storage Area Network) A Storage Area Network (SAN) is a dedicated network that provides access to shared storage. Used primarily in data centers, SANs allow multiple servers to connect to shared storage devices, ensuring fast and reliable data access across an organization. This network type is essential for businesses with large volumes of data, allowing them to scale their storage capabilities without impacting overall network performance. 8. VPN (Virtual Private Network) A VPN allows users to create a secure, encrypted connection to a private network over the public internet. This network type is commonly used for remote work, as it provides employees with safe access to internal company resources, such as files or applications, from virtually any location. By using encryption, VPNs ensure data privacy and protect sensitive information while users are connected remotely. Some organizations can only send or receive emails either on a corporate network or via a VPN. Network topologies Think of a network topology like a map for how devices are connected in a network. Just as a city’s road layout affects traffic flow, a network’s topology determines how data moves, how devices communicate, and how efficient or resilient the network is. The layout directly impacts a network’s performance, scalability, and purpose. When selecting a network topology, there’s always a balance between simplicity, efficiency, and scalability, as each choice brings its own set of benefits and trade-offs. Here are some of the most common network topologies and the scenarios where they work best Bus topology Imagine a single data highway connecting all devices. In a bus topology, all network nodes are directly connected to a main cable called the bus. The nodes share the same communication medium, and messages are broadcast to all nodes on the bus. Best for: Small home networks, temporary setups, and low-budget environments. Star topology Picture all devices orbiting a central hub or switch. In a star topology, each device connects directly to a central node, transmitting and receiving data through it. This design offers scalability and reliability, as individual device failures don’t affect the entire network. Best for: Small and medium-sized businesses, educational institutions, and office environments. Ring topology In a ring topology, network nodes are connected circularly, forming a closed loop. Each node is connected to its neighboring nodes, and data travels in one direction around the ring. Think of devices holding hands in a circle. Best for: Industrial control systems , secure facilities, and dedicated networks with specific data flow needs. Mesh topology In mesh networks , every network node is connected to every other node, establishing a fully interconnected network. Not long ago, this topology was considered sophisticated and earmarked for specific business applications. However, many homes and small offices now count on mesh Wi-Fi networks thanks to affordable consumer devices. Best for: Large corporations, campuses, and mission-critical networks that power secure IoT operations . It can also work in small offices with continuous signal strength problems, though. Computer network architecture Network architecture defines the structure and flow of data within a network, and it plays a pivotal role in determining how efficiently systems can perform, scale, and secure operations. Just like selecting the layout of a building influences its functionality, the choice of network architecture affects everything from data handling to security protocols, scalability, and application performance. Below are some of the most common types of network architectures: Client–server architecture: In this architecture, a central server provides services and resources to multiple client devices. Common in both business networks and everyday applications, this setup allows clients to request data or services from the server, which processes and returns the requested information. Peer-to-peer (P2P) architecture: Here, devices act as both clients and servers, allowing them to share resources directly with each other. Ideal for smaller networks or file-sharing applications, P2P eliminates the need for a central server but may struggle with scalability and security in larger networks. Three-tier architecture: This structure separates the network into three layers: presentation, application, and data. Common in web applications, it allows for improved manageability by abstracting different functions and enabling each layer to operate independently, making it easier to scale and modify without affecting other layers. Distributed architecture: Unlike centralized models, distributed architecture spreads data and processing tasks across multiple locations or nodes. This architecture offers increased fault tolerance and reliability, as the failure of one node does not compromise the entire system, making it ideal for large-scale operations such as cloud computing or content delivery networks. Microservices architecture: Focused on breaking down applications into smaller, manageable services, microservices architecture enables flexibility and scalability . Each service runs independently and communicates over APIs, allowing businesses to update and scale individual services without affecting the entire system, commonly used in cloud-based environments. Virtualized architecture: In virtualized networks, resources and network functions are abstracted from the physical hardware. Managed through software-defined networking (SDN), this architecture allows for greater flexibility in managing resources, enabling network administrators to allocate bandwidth or adjust configurations on the fly without needing to change the physical setup. As we’ve seen, each architecture has its strengths and trade-offs, from the simplicity of client-server setups to the flexibility of microservices and the scalability of distributed networks. Knowing when to apply these distinctions empowers organizations to tailor their infrastructure for local operations, remote access, or cloud integration. Understanding the trade-offs between different network types, topologies, and architectures is essential for making informed decisions. Whether it’s balancing scalability with cost, security with accessibility, or speed with flexibility, each networking option comes with its own set of benefits and limitations. These trade-offs never go away, but they do evolve as technology changes and threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities faster than ever . The better you can understand the fundamental give-and-take between different designs, the better chance you have of contributing to a hardened network security architecture.DUBLÍN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--dic. 18, 2024-- GC Aesthetics® (GCA), una empresa privada de tecnología médica que ofrece soluciones estéticas y de reconstrucción para los mercados sanitarios mundiales, se enorgullece de anunciar el inicio de un importante estudio clínico multicéntrico y prospectivo en Europa para evaluar, y confirmar, la seguridad, eficacia y satisfacción de las pacientes asociadas al innovador implante mamario redondo liso opaco PERLETM. Este comunicado de prensa trata sobre multimedia. Ver la noticia completa aquí: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218698944/es/ GC Aesthetics' Perle Breast Implant feature a proprietary surface technology (BioQTM) and GCA’s industry-leading gel technology (EmunomicTM Breast Tissue Dynamic Gel). Este amplio estudio reúne a destacados cirujanos del Servicio Nacional de Salud (NHS, por sus siglas en inglés) y de clínicas privadas del Reino Unido, así como de consultas privadas de toda Europa, lo que garantiza un conjunto de datos sólido y diverso que aborda indicaciones tanto cosméticas como reconstructivas. "Mediante la generación de evidencia clínica de alta calidad, nuestro objetivo es brindar información sin precedentes sobre el rendimiento y los beneficios para el paciente del implante PERLETM, estableciendo un nuevo estándar para la tecnología de implantes mamarios y la atención al paciente", dijo Chris Brotherston, jefe de QA / RA y asuntos clínicos de GC Aesthetics. PERLETM es una línea muy innovadora de implantes mamarios opacos lisos que cuentan con una tecnología de superficie patentada (BioQTM), la tecnología de gel líder del sector de GCA (EmunomicTM Breast Tissue Dynamic Gel), además de una versión mejorada de las características de seguridad que han sustentado el excelente historial de seguridad de GCA a largo plazo. "PERLETM es un implante único e innovador y los datos a largo plazo sobre seguridad y eficacia ayudarán a pacientes y médicos a tomar decisiones informadas con confianza. El estudio PERLETM implica una recopilación de datos sólida y exhaustiva con una muestra de gran tamaño", comentó Nabila Nasir, cirujana de mama y oncoplástica MBBS, BSc, FRCS. Compromiso estratégico con la innovación y las soluciones basadas en la evidencia "Este estudio demuestra el enfoque de GCA hacia el crecimiento sostenible y la creación de valor a través de la innovación validada clínicamente. Los resultados no solo fortalecerán nuestra cartera de productos, sino que también reforzarán la reputación de GCA de ofrecer soluciones de alta calidad, seguras y centradas en el paciente. Al invertir en investigación clínica rigurosa y a largo plazo, GCA sigue posicionándose como un socio de confianza para los profesionales sanitarios y las mujeres de todo el mundo", concluyó Carlos Reis Pinto, director general de GC Aesthetics. Como parte del enfoque estratégico de GCA en la innovación y los avances clínicos basados en la evidencia, este estudio pone de relieve el compromiso de satisfacer las necesidades cambiantes de pacientes y cirujanos de todo el mundo. El texto original en el idioma fuente de este comunicado es la versión oficial autorizada. Las traducciones solo se suministran como adaptación y deben cotejarse con el texto en el idioma fuente, que es la única versión del texto que tendrá un efecto legal. Vea la versión original en businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218698944/es/ CONTACT: Fara Naomi Macias Director de marketing - GCA faramacias@gcaesthetics.com press@gcaesthetics.com KEYWORD: EUROPE IRELAND UNITED KINGDOM INDUSTRY KEYWORD: WOMEN SURGERY HEALTH MEDICAL DEVICES HEALTH TECHNOLOGY CONSUMER CLINICAL TRIALS OTHER HEALTH SOURCE: GC Aesthetics Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/18/2024 05:12 PM/DISC: 12/18/2024 05:11 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241218698944/es

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Marquel Sutton scored 23 points as Omaha beat Sacramento State 70-60 on Saturday night. Sutton added eight rebounds for the Mavericks (4-7). Tony Osburn scored 15 points and added five rebounds and three steals. JJ White had nine points and went 4 of 5 from the field. Jacob Holt led the way for the Hornets (2-7) with 15 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Mike Wilson added nine points and six rebounds for Sacramento State. Chudi Dioramma had seven points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Omaha’s next game is Friday against Northern Iowa on the road, and Sacramento State hosts UC Davis on Saturday. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .