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Access a Zacks stock report on CURV at https://www.zacks.com/ap/CURVWander through the gently curving path between two 28,110-gallon tanks in the Shedd Aquarium’s redesigned rotunda space, and the calming green hues of a freshwater ecosystem greet you on one side, while the electric blues, pinks and oranges of saltwater life form a vibrant palette just opposite. Together, the two habitats make up Wonder of Water, a new exhibit that opens Tuesday and represents the latest phase of an ongoing renovation leading up to the aquarium’s centennial in 2030. Returning visitors may recall the previous iteration of this space: a Caribbean-inspired reef that opened in 1971 and featured tropical fish, stingrays and sharks. Before that, the rotunda housed a rock garden and sunken tropical pool filled with native fish, turtles and frogs. Now, through Wonder of Water, the Shedd aims to provide a place for guests to pause and reflect on Earth’s biodiversity, while piquing their curiosity about the other animal and plant life to be explored at the aquarium. Unlike the former Caribbean exhibit, which used sculpted corals, the new saltwater habitat is home to living corals that the Shedd has acquired and cultivated over the past several years, along with over 1,500 fish. The updated Wonder of Water gallery with freshwater on the right and marine water on the left at the Shedd Aquarium on Dec. 6, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune) “The corals in here act as an absolute ecosystem, so not only are they part of the beauty of this exhibit, (but) an integral part of the life support system as well,” said Keoki Burton, director of animal care and sustainability at the Shedd. Fans of “Finding Nemo” will easily spot the clown fish and anemones, but Burton pointed out that these aren’t the only symbiotic relationships that can be observed in the saltwater habitat. Several shrimp have established “cleaning stations” among the corals and rocks, where they perch and groom fish swimming by. Many of the fish are already displaying nesting and mating behaviors, too. These are examples of “the natural behaviors that we are able to elicit from these animals, because we’re providing them with such a dynamic ecosystem,” Burton said. In the freshwater habitat, more than 5,000 fish live among 50 species of plants, most of which are native to southeast Asia and have been cultivated by the Shedd for the past year and a half. Some of the plants have already grown from tiny leaflets into seven-foot stalks that are beginning to flower, and they are kept healthy and lush with a CO2 injection system and other advanced technologies that optimize the water flow, chemistry, filtration and lighting. Visitors can use periscopes to zoom in on details of both habitats and explore tactile models of the species represented in the exhibit. ADA-accessible seating will also provide a spot to relax and take in the maritime motifs in the rotunda’s ornate architecture. “There are moments when people want to lean in, they want to be more activated, and there are moments when people want to lean back and let the experience wash over them a bit more,” said Sarah Hezel, vice president of design and exhibits. “We tried to strike that balance here, so if you want to just be in this space and have it be a respite, you get that, and if you want to drill in and observe some of those incredible behaviors, that’s there, too.” In addition to the rotunda, several other spaces at the Shedd have been refreshed. The Amazon Rising gallery reopened in October after a renovation that added nearly 30,000 gallons in volume to its habitats — an expansion necessary to accommodate animals that continue to grow, such as an 11-foot anaconda and the arapaima, a South American fish that can reach up to 10 feet in length. Amazon Rising now features signage in English and Spanish — a change that will eventually be made throughout the aquarium — and new interactive activities such as a thermal imaging display that mimics how an anaconda senses its environment. The renovation also allows more sunlight to stream in through skylights, which not only helps visitors observe more details but also encourages natural behaviors from the animals. Tactile models are new in the Amazon Rising exhibit at the Shedd Aquarium on Dec. 6, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune) In November, the Shedd unveiled its redesigned entryway, which offers improved accessibility, streamlined arrival procedures and more options for guests to choose their own route through the aquarium. The star of this upgraded space is a new art installation titled “The Once and Forever Lake Michigan,” designed by artist David Franklin in partnership with Kohler. The hanging sculpture features 1,600 individual fish representing Lake Michigan species, each carved from wood, molded and cast in vitreous china. The result is an elegant school of porcelain fish that shimmers in a blend of natural light and soft blue-green accents. A sculpture by David Franklin representing five different species of Great Lakes fish in the entranceway at the Shedd Aquarium on Dec. 6, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune) People walk in the updated entranceway, featuring a sculpture by David Franklin representing five different species of Great Lakes fish, at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago on Dec. 6, 2024. (Tess Crowley/Chicago Tribune) Future upgrades slated to open in 2026 include expanded learning facilities; a redesign of the historic Great Hall; and reimagined exhibits about ecosystems in lakes, rivers and oceans. In the Changing Oceans gallery, visitors will learn about the impacts of global warming and ocean acidification, see the recreation of a California kelp forest and get a diver’s view of a coral reef in a new walk-through tunnel. Hezel assures anyone who misses the Caribbean reef animals from the old rotunda display that they will be able to see their favorites again in this much bigger space. These renovations represent one part of the Shedd’s centennial strategic plan, which also includes commitments to deepen community partnerships, expand experiential programs and digital engagement, and pursue advancements in animal care and aquatic research. Although the new Wonder of Water exhibit is just one phase of this years-long project, its location in the rotunda has special significance, Hezel said. “When people come in the new entrance, it’s their first animal experience. Because of the orientation of all the other galleries, all roads lead back here, so in many ways, this is the heart of Shedd Aquarium.” Emily McClanathan is a freelance writer. The Wonder of Water exhibit is included with admission to the Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive; $35.20-$48.45 for adults, $26.45-$36.45 for children ages 3-11, $14.95-$19.95 for Chicago residents; more information at sheddaquarium.org or 312-939-2438

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By ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies , as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, told reporters Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks. The update from Neuberger is the latest development in a massive hacking operation that has alarmed national security officials, exposed cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the private sector and laid bare China’s hacking sophistication. The hackers compromised the networks of telecommunications companies to obtain customer call records and gain access to the private communications of “a limited number of individuals.” Though the FBI has not publicly identified any of the victims, officials believe senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures are among those whose whose communications were accessed. Related Articles National News | Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case National News | US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people National News | Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds National News | Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal? National News | Man indicted in burning death of woman inside a New York City subway train, prosecutors say Neuberger said officials did not yet have a precise sense how many Americans overall were affected by Salt Typhoon, in part because the Chinese were careful about their techniques, but a “large number” were in the Washington-Virginia area. Officials believe the goal of the hackers was to identify who owned the phones and, if they were “government targets of interest,” spy on their texts and phone calls, she said. The FBI said most of the people targeted by the hackers are “primarily involved in government or political activity.” Neuberger said the episode highlighted the need for required cybersecurity practices in the telecommunications industry, something the Federal Communications Commission is to take up at a meeting next month. “We know that voluntary cyber security practices are inadequate to protect against China, Russia and Iran hacking of our critical infrastructure,” she said. The Chinese government has denied responsibility for the hacking.

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TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Monday, led by losses in technology and utilities stocks, while U.S. stock markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 66.38 points at 25,625.42. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 240.59 points at 44,401.93. The S&P 500 index was down 37.42 points at 6,052.85, while the Nasdaq composite was down 123.08 points at 19,736.69. “It started pretty positive in the morning. It's just been slowly, slowly grinding down ever since,” said Michael Currie, senior investment adviser at TD Wealth. Some of the market direction Monday was driven by two separate news stories out of China, he said. “The (Chinese) central bank says they're starting to buy gold again, and they're looking to loosen their monetary policy a bit. So that helped oil a lot, helped gold a lot,” said Currie. China also said it’s investigating semiconductor giant Nvidia over suspected violations of anti-monopoly laws, which sent the company’s stock lower. Nvidia’s share price was down 2.6 per cent Monday at US$138.81. Otherwise, “it’s all about interest rates today,” said Currie. In the U.S., investors are awaiting the latest update on inflation later in the week. However, given that the slowing job market is more of a concern for the U.S. Federal Reserve at this point, the data is unlikely to change what investors currently expect from the Fed next week, said Currie: a quarter-percentage-point cut. “Unless there's something really crazy out of the inflation numbers, there’s no reason to expect anything different is going to happen next week,” he said. In Canada, where the central bank is gearing up for a rate decision Wednesday, a larger half-point cut is more likely, he said. Expectations for a bigger cut rose after last week’s jobs report, which saw the unemployment rate jump to 6.8 per cent in November. “The more we're cutting rates, especially the accelerated rate compared to the States, the more that just keeps beating up our dollar,” said Currie. He expects more buzz in the coming months about the divergence between interest rates in Canada and the U.S. as the loonie continues to weaken. “We're seeing it already, and as the gap gets bigger, it'll become more of a story.” However, Currie noted the TSX briefly touched an all-time high earlier in the day. “Basically since the US election, it's just been a non-stop rally,” he said. The Canadian dollar traded for 70.77 cents US compared with 70.74 cents US on Friday. The January crude oil contract was up US$1.17 at US$68.37 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was up 11 cents at US$3.18 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was up US$26.20 at US$2,685.80 an ounce and the March copper contract was up eight cents at US$4.28 a pound. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 9, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD) Rosa Saba, The Canadian PressBy ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies , as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, told reporters Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks. The update from Neuberger is the latest development in a massive hacking operation that has alarmed national security officials, exposed cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the private sector and laid bare China’s hacking sophistication. The hackers compromised the networks of telecommunications companies to obtain customer call records and gain access to the private communications of “a limited number of individuals.” Though the FBI has not publicly identified any of the victims, officials believe senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures are among those whose whose communications were accessed. 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ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 9, 2024-- Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBYD) (“Falcon’s Beyond,” “Falcon’s,” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in immersive storytelling through its divisions Falcon’s Creative Group (“FCG”), Falcon’s Beyond Destinations (“FBD”), and Falcon’s Beyond Brands (“FBB”), today reminded its shareholders of the upcoming stock dividend previously announced on October 1, 2024. Under the terms of the dividend, eligible shareholders will receive a stock dividend of 0.2 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock per share of Class A common stock outstanding, payable on December 17, 2024, to holders of Class A common stock as of the record date of December 10, 2024. In lieu of fractional shares, cash will be distributed to each stockholder who would otherwise have been entitled to receive a fractional share, with the amount of cash to be determined based on the average closing price, rounded to the nearest penny, of the Company’s Class A common stock on Nasdaq for the five consecutive business days prior to the payment date of the stock dividend. Additionally, as a result of the stock dividend, holders of the Company’s Class B common stock will receive a stock dividend of 0.2 shares of Class B common stock per share of Class B common stock outstanding, and the Falcon’s Beyond Global, LLC common units that are issued and outstanding will be adjusted to reflect the same economic equivalent of the stock dividend. Outstanding warrants, restricted stock units and other equity awards will be similarly adjusted in accordance with their terms. A total of approximately 2.0 million shares of Class A common stock and approximately 11.5 million shares of Class B common stock are expected to be issued in connection with the stock dividend. Stockholders will not be required to take any action to receive the stock dividend. After the payment date, stockholders’ book entry accounts will be credited with the additional shares that represent the stock dividend. When shares are held in a brokerage account in the name of a broker, the additional shares will be distributed to the broker on the stockholder’s behalf. The stock dividend is administered by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company’s transfer agent. About Falcon’s Beyond Falcon’s Beyond is a visionary innovator in immersive storytelling, sitting at the intersection of three potential high growth business opportunities: content, technology, and experiences. Falcon’s Beyond propels intellectual property (IP) activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences through three core business units: Falcon’s Beyond also invents immersive rides, attractions, and technologies for entertainment destinations around the world. FALCON’S BEYOND and its related trademarks are owned by Falcon’s Beyond. Falcon’s is headquartered in Orlando, Fla. Learn more at falconsbeyond.com . Falcon’s Beyond may use its website as a distribution channel of material Company information. Financial and other important information regarding the Company is routinely accessed through and posted on our website at https://investors.falconsbeyond.com . In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about Falcon’s when you enroll your email address by visiting the Email Alerts section at https://investors.falconsbeyond.com . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, words such as “will”, “would” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements, including (1) our ability to sustain our growth, effectively manage our anticipated future growth, and implement our business strategies to achieve the results we anticipate, (2) impairments of our intangible assets and equity method investment in our joint ventures, (3) our ability to raise additional capital, (4) the closure of Katmandu Park DR and the repositioning and rebranding of our FBD business, (5) the success of our growth plans in FCG, (6) our customer concentration in FCG, (7) the risk that contractual restrictions relating to the Strategic Investment may affect our ability to access the public markets and expand our business, (8) the risks of doing business internationally, including in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (9) our indebtedness, (10) our dependence on strategic relationships with local partners in order to offer and market our products and services in certain jurisdictions, (11) our reliance on our senior management and key employees, and our ability to hire, train, retain, and motivate qualified personnel, (12) cybersecurity-related risks, (13) our ability to protect our intellectual property, (14) our ability to remediate identified material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting, (15) the concentration of share ownership and the significant influence of the Demerau Family and Cecil D. Magpuri, (16) the outcome of pending, threatened and future legal proceedings, (17) our continued compliance with Nasdaq continued listing standards, (18) risks related to our Up-C entity structure and the fact that we may be required to make substantial payments to certain unitholders under our Tax Receivable Agreement, and (19) the risks disclosed under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2024, and the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements herein speak only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. 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Tributes pour in following death of former President Jimmy CarterNBA superstar Kevin Durant, generally known as the king of the pull-up jumper, found himself fascinated by LSU sophomore guard Mikaylah Williams' performance during the Tigers' 94-88 overtime win against Stanford. The NBA superstar took to social media to tweet about Williams ' silky-smooth and efficient game, quote-tweeting a highlight reel of her standout moments with the words, "Everything pure." The video showed Williams hooping in Durant -like fashion, with jab-step pull-ups, off-the-dribble three-pointers, and jumpers straight from the triple threat, all moves that cemented Durant as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history . Williams delivered a career-best performance , scoring a game-high 32 points on a scorching 12-of-18 shooting. Like Durant, her clutch gene was fully displayed as she sank the game-tying jumper with just 4.3 seconds left in regulation. In overtime, she knocked down a dagger three-pointer with 38 seconds remaining, effectively sealing LSU’ s victory. Williams also logged 42 tiring minutes and contributed nine rebounds to solidify her all-around dominance on both ends of the floor. Caitlin Clark told she is 'close to being blocked' by former Iowa teammate Flau'jae Johnson reacts to Kim Mulkey's sideline behavior at LSU The sophomore guard followed up her career night with a reliable 16-point showing in LSU’s controlling 100-54 win over Grambling State. In that matchup, she was one of three Tigers to hit double figures, with Aneesah Morrow leading the charge with 26 points and Flau'Jae Johnson adding 20. Williams' consistency and efficiency have been central to LSU’s scorching start to the season, which has resulted in an undefeated 11-0 record. LSU head coach Kim Mulkey praised the Louisiana native for her on-court brilliance and her impact on the fan base. "I took her out so the crowd could all acknowledge her. There was no frustration; that’s just Mikaylah and her mannerisms," Mulkey explained . "I just told her she needed to take a look around this arena. They're here for her and what she means to this area of the state." Mulkey continued to commend Williams' efficiency. "She shot it good. She’s had a great percentage... I thought she had a very solid game... But I didn’t sense any frustration." Williams' stats this season are a testament to her growth. Averaging 16.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game on 47 percent shooting, she has improved her scoring and efficiency since her freshman year, when she earned SEC Freshman of the Year honors. Her impact on the city stretches back to high school when she twice won Louisiana Miss Basketball and was named the Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year. As one of the best NBA scorers ever, Durant is no stranger to praising the women who share his passion for putting the ball in the bucket. He's on record praising WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark for her game and previously shared that reigning New York Liberty champion Jonquel Jones is his favorite player.