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US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves officeCLEVELAND, Ohio — Left-hander Sam Hentges, who will miss the 2025 season, avoided arbitration Friday by agreeing to a one-year deal with the Guardians wokrth $1,377,500. The Guardians, as of Thursday, had seven players eligible for arbitration who had to be offered contracts by Friday’s 8 p.m. deadline. If not, they could become free agents. More Guardians coverage Are the Guardians betting on a bounce-back season for Triston McKenzie in 2025? (Podcast) Guardians hire first female MLB coach for front office position Triston McKenzie, coming off poor 2024 season, signs one-year deal to avoid arbitration Who are The 40 Most Influential People in Cleveland Sports when it comes to fan happiness? See our list and how we ranked them. Hentges, along with Triston McKenzie , have agreed to one-year deals. McKenzie signed for $1.95 million on Thursday. The 2024 season was a tough one of Hentges. He opened the year on the injured list with a injury to middle finger of his pitching hand. He didn’t rejoin the Guardians’ bullpen until May 6 only to have his season end on July 10 because of pain in his left shoulder. The 6-6, 245-pound Hentges eventually had surgery to repair damage to the capsurel and labrum of his left shyoulder. The surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Sept. 18. The recovery time for Hentges is expected to be 14 to 19 months. Hentges, 28, was a fourth round pick of Cleveland’s in 2014. His best season came in 2022 when he went 3-2 with a 2.32 ERA in 57 games. He struck out 72 and walked 19 in 62 innings. The opposition hit .186 against him. In the 2022 postseason Hentges went 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA in three appearances against the Rays and Yankees. Josh Naylor, Steven Kwan, Lane Thomas, Nick Sandlin and Ben Lively were all eligible for arbitration.

Advisors Asset Management Inc. reduced its position in AerSale Co. ( NASDAQ:ASLE – Free Report ) by 43.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 24,097 shares of the company’s stock after selling 18,637 shares during the period. Advisors Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in AerSale were worth $122,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. nVerses Capital LLC raised its stake in AerSale by 75.0% in the third quarter. nVerses Capital LLC now owns 4,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 2,100 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities LLC bought a new stake in AerSale in the 3rd quarter valued at $59,000. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lifted its holdings in AerSale by 33.6% during the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 14,027 shares of the company’s stock valued at $97,000 after purchasing an additional 3,531 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new stake in AerSale during the 2nd quarter valued at $107,000. Finally, American International Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of AerSale by 30.5% in the first quarter. American International Group Inc. now owns 16,605 shares of the company’s stock valued at $119,000 after purchasing an additional 3,878 shares during the last quarter. 69.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Royal Bank of Canada cut their target price on shares of AerSale from $10.00 to $8.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 8th. Stifel Nicolaus cut their price objective on shares of AerSale from $13.00 to $11.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, August 9th. Finally, Truist Financial decreased their target price on AerSale from $10.00 to $8.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 18th. Insider Buying and Selling at AerSale In other AerSale news, insider Nicolas Finazzo purchased 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 13th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $5.36 per share, for a total transaction of $107,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 37,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $198,320. This represents a 117.65 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link . Insiders own 37.30% of the company’s stock. AerSale Stock Performance ASLE stock opened at $6.30 on Friday. AerSale Co. has a 52 week low of $4.53 and a 52 week high of $16.69. The company has a market capitalization of $335.22 million, a PE ratio of 630.63 and a beta of 0.22. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $5.45 and its 200 day simple moving average is $6.04. AerSale Profile ( Free Report ) AerSale Corporation provides aftermarket commercial aircraft, engines, and its parts to passenger and cargo airlines, leasing companies, original equipment manufacturers, and government and defense contractors, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) service providers worldwide. It operates in two segments, Asset Management Solutions and Technical Operations (TechOps). 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To continue reading, please subscribe: * A nationwide postal strike won’t stop photo radar tickets from being delivered to Winnipeggers. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? A nationwide postal strike won’t stop photo radar tickets from being delivered to Winnipeggers. The fines are being distributed by couriers throughout the Canada Post work stoppage, Winnipeg Police Service confirmed Monday. A vendor has hired a service to deliver the tickets within Winnipeg, while WPS has also contracted a courier to deliver them out of town. “It’s something that’s pre-planned.... We do prepare, in the event of a postal strike, for contingency planning,” said WPS Supt. Brian Miln. MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS FILES A photo enforcement ticket needs to be served within 14 days after an alleged offence. It’s not immediately clear how much the delivery services will cost, since fines will be sent to a vehicle’s owner, who may live far from Winnipeg, said Miln. “Anything outside the City of Winnipeg is, of course, an increased cost,” he noted. While the city has warned residents to expect a tight budget in recent months, Miln said the extra effort to deliver tickets isn’t driven by a need to claim the revenue as soon as possible. Instead, he said provincial legislation requires registered vehicle owners to receive a photo enforcement ticket within a set timeline. Specifically, the legislation calls for a photo enforcement ticket to be served within 14 days after an alleged offence, while the ticket is deemed to have been served seven days after it was mailed. “We’re continuing our obligations under the program, in terms of the safety aspect of it (and) the enforcement aspect.... We’re still obligated by the legislation to deliver those within 14 days,” said Miln. WPS notes payment deadlines for the tickets won’t change. Ensuring enforcement continues is necessary to keep roads safe and respond to frequent public complaints about speeding, he added. “It’s part of our overall traffic strategy,” he said. “As we well know, officers can’t be in many places at the same time. This technology gives us a measure to provide a level of speed enforcement, (addressing an offence) that is a very common (source of) complaint from the public,” said Miln. Coun. Markus Chambers, chairman of the Winnipeg Police Board, could not be reached for comment Monday. His assistant said he was participating in interviews for the city’s next police chief. Coun. Jeff Browaty, chairman of council’s finance committee, said the city needs to ensure regular business continues during the postal strike, which is in its third week. “Types of tickets we deliver now through the email (have increased, such as) snow route parking tickets. Depending how long the strike goes on, it does (create) challenges,” said Browaty (North Kildonan). The councillor said he just learned radar tickets were still being delivered but doesn’t think residents should be surprised. “Even though Canada Post isn’t delivering mail right now, if you’re breaking the law, one way or another (you will get the fine),” said Browaty. “Even though Canada Post isn’t delivering mail right now, if you’re breaking the law, one way or another (you will get the fine).” A city spokesman confirmed parking tickets will also be doled out throughout the Canada Post strike. “Under normal circumstances, infractions captured through our automated licence plate recognition... technology, i.e. camera-mounted cars, would be issued by mail. However, due to the Canada Post work stoppage, these tickets are instead being issued by our enforcement officers onto vehicles,” wrote David Driedger, in an email. Driedger noted legislation requires city officials to issue a final notice no less than 30 days after a ticket is issued, which will be sent once mail service resumes. The city said placing tickets on vehicles won’t cost more. Tickets will again be sent by mail once the labour dispute ends, Driedger said. Browaty said parking enforcement must continue to ensure drivers don’t start parking in time-limited, on-street stalls all day long. “Just because there’s a mail strike on doesn’t mean that we can stop managing parking in the public sphere. On-street public parking is a public good. (Companies)... depend on their clients being able to get to their businesses. The Canada Post strike began on Nov. 15. joyanne.pursaga@freepress.mb.ca X: @joyanne_pursaga Joyanne is city hall reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press. A reporter since 2004, she began covering politics exclusively in 2012, writing on city hall and the Manitoba Legislature for the before joining the in early 2020. . 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superstar quarterback is one of the best players in the and he has a chance to do something epic: lead his team to a third consecutive win. Right now the former quarterback is on the right track, with the having the best record in the 2024 season (9-1), their only loss coming at the hands of the very good team (9-2 record). However, Mahomes can't be good at everything and a perfect example of that is the . where the native failed miserably at the hands of The task included spinning a football for the longest time possible, but Mahomes couldn't do it for more than two seconds. To be air, Jake only did it for three seconds. "E for effort, right Jake from State Farm?" wrote the quarterback on his Instagram, as he took his failure with humor. Others got a hold of it. Mexican actor who plays striker in the famous TV show showed his skills dominating a ball with his legs. Patrick Mahomes to make major change to restore Chiefs' confidence is making headlines for an unusual personal ritual as the prepare for their Week 12 game against the . After their recent loss to the Buffalo Bills, snapping a nine-game winning streak, finds himself in an uncommon situation-reassessing his famous superstition. The star quarterback has long adhered to the quirky tradition of wearing the same pair of red underwear for every game since his NFL debut, gifted to him by his wife, Brittany, back in 2017. In fact, Mahomes refuses to wash the underwear during a winning streak. "If we're on a hot streak, I can't wash them, you know, I just got to keep it rolling, so you know, as long as I'm winning football games, I'll keep the superstition going," he said last November.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — In a season that began with many questions and lowered expectations, it was apt watching Bills quarterback Josh Allen join coach Sean McDermott lay on the cold, wet sideline to make snow angels in celebrating Buffalo’s earliest clinching of a division title in team history. That Allen took part was no surprise. has maintained the happy-go-lucky approach he brought with him to Buffalo as a raw-talented athlete in 2018, while gradually blossoming into one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks. For McDermott, it was a pleasant surprise to see the usually reserved eight-year coach finally let his hair down — figuratively, because the few jokes he does make are usually about being bald. With his latest do-it-all three-TD outing — one rushing, one receiving and, the coup de grace, being credited with receiving his own pass for a score off a lateral from Amari Cooper — , Allen continued making his strongest NFL MVP case. What’s also becoming apparent is how much McDermott deserves consideration for coach of the year honors. Without the two, the Bills (10-2) wouldn’t be in this position in becoming just the eighth NFL team — and first since Indianapolis in 2009 — to clinch a division title with at least five games remaining in their schedule. It’s reflective of how the two have grown together in what, on the outside, could be perceived as an odd couple relationship between an offensive-minded, swashbuckling quarterback and a defensive-minded coach, too often knocked for being too conservative. Perhaps, it’s Allen’s boyish nature that has brought out the risk-taker in McDermott, who has carried over the aggressive approach he takes to defense by placing trust in his quarterback. It’s become apparent in everything the Bills have accomplished so far in having at least 10 wins through 12 games for just the fifth time in team history, and first since 1991, when Buffalo was led by eventual Hall of Famers in coach Marv Levy and quarterback Jim Kelly. Buffalo has won seven straight since consecutive losses to Baltimore and Houston. And the Bills have scored 30 or more points in six straight outings, matching the team record set in 2004. that was supposed to be hampered following the offseason departures of receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis and center Mitch Morse. The Bills are more balanced in leaning on their running attack, while Allen has also curtailed his turnover-prone ways. He’s lost two fumbles and thrown just five interceptions after being picked off a career-worst 18 times last season. Meantime, McDermott has taken a different approach to fourth down situations. The Bills have converted 13 of 15 fourth down attempts after going 9 of 16 last season and 7 of 13 in 2022. The most fourth down attempts during McDermott’s tenure came in 2021, when Buffalo converted just 11 of 22. This is but an example of the bond the quarterback and coach have built in a shared objective of overcoming past playoff failures. Clinching a division title is but one step, with the Bills now focused on catching the Kansas City Chiefs (11-1), , for the AFC’s top seed. In calling it the team’s next goal, McDermott went off script from his usual game-at-a-time message by noting the importance of celebrating a division-clinching win, if only for one day. “Being 50 years old and 20-plus years in this league, I’ve learned to try and enjoy the moments,” McDermott said. “And this is a moment, right?” It certainly was. What’s working Turnover differential. Buffalo’s defense forced three fumbles, including one at its goal line, while the offense didn’t commit a giveaway. The Bills upped their league-leading turnover differential entering Monday to plus-17. What needs help Run defense. Though the conditions were snowy and slick, the Bills allowed 119 yards rushing in the first half before the 49ers were forced to start passing the ball once the score became lopsided. Buffalo particularly struggled in stopping Christian McCaffrey, who had 53 yards on seven carries . Stock up was in on five tackles while playing 37 of 48 defensive snaps in his first outing in nearly 14 months after being sidelined by a broken right leg and torn left biceps. Stock down CB Kaiir Elam, the 2022 first-round pick was a healthy inactive for a second straight outing, and still having difficulty finding a regular role. Injuries None reported. Key number 9-0 — The Bills’ home record going back to last season, marking their second-longest run in team history. Next steps Hit the road for two outings, starting with a trip to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. ___ AP NFL:

The dominance of artificial intelligence (AI) and the push towards digital services have energized the stock market, significantly boosting the S&P 500’s tech giants. The “Magnificent 7” — Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla — have each experienced remarkable stock surges this year, with NVIDIA’s increase of 182.6% leading the pack. Key Players and Market Shifts Alphabet remains a leader in search; Amazon dominates the cloud with AWS; Apple continues to expand its service revenues. Meta’s global user growth is on the rise, while Microsoft’s Azure shows robust performance, and Tesla drives forward with efficient vehicle production. Yet, it is NVIDIA that has garnered the most attention. The company’s new GPU architecture, Blackwell, handles AI models with exceptional energy efficiency, making it highly sought after by tech giants like Alphabet and Microsoft, and positioning NVIDIA as a crucial player for the future. NVIDIA’s Unmatched Potential NVIDIA’s market share dominance in the GPU industry is formidable, surpassing 80% and expected to grow substantially. The company’s proprietary CUDA platform is favored by developers, enhancing AI optimization capabilities and creating a competitive advantage. Strong Financials and Investment Appeal NVIDIA exhibits a powerful financial foundation with a return on equity of 120.4% and a net profit margin of 55.7%. Its lower price-to-earnings ratio and debt-to-equity ratio compared to industry peers make NVIDIA an attractive and relatively affordable investment. With its solid financial metrics, unparalleled demand for AI chips, and strategic market position, NVIDIA emerges as a top contender among the Magnificent 7 for the coming year. AI-Driven Stock Market Surge: The Unstoppable Rise of Tech Titans The recent surge in the stock market has been heavily fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services. Among the leading forces driving this momentum are the “Magnificent 7” tech giants: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla. While each of these companies has experienced significant growth, NVIDIA stands out with a staggering increase of 182.6% in its stock value. Emerging Trends and Innovations As the demand for AI-driven technologies accelerates, companies like NVIDIA are at the forefront of pioneering innovations. NVIDIA’s unveiling of the Blackwell GPU architecture highlights its commitment to enhancing AI model handling with exceptional energy efficiency. This positions NVIDIA as a crucial supplier for major tech firms such as Alphabet and Microsoft, both of which are increasingly integrating AI into their core operations. NVIDIA’s Competitive Edge The prominence of NVIDIA in the GPU industry is visible through its remarkable market share, which exceeds 80%. This dominance is expected to expand further due to the widespread adoption of its CUDA platform, which provides state-of-the-art optimization capabilities for AI development. This gives NVIDIA a significant competitive edge, attracting developers and bolstering its market position. Evaluating NVIDIA’s Financial Strength NVIDIA’s financial metrics emphasize its position as an attractive investment option. With an impressive return on equity of 120.4% and a net profit margin of 55.7%, the company showcases robust profitability. Additionally, its lower price-to-earnings and debt-to-equity ratios compared to industry peers enhance its appeal as a sound investment choice. Market Predictions and Future Outlook With sustained demand for AI chips and a strategic position in the market, NVIDIA is anticipated to be a leading figure among the Magnificent 7 in the upcoming year. Analysts predict continued growth as the company leverages its innovative products and market leadership to capture emerging opportunities in AI technology. For the latest information and market trends, visit NVIDIA’s official website . Through strategic advancements and strong financial fundamentals, NVIDIA and its fellow tech giants remain poised to propel the stock market into a new era of technological growth and innovation.

TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (TSXV: CBLU) (FRANKFURT: OYA) (OTCQB: CBUTF) (“ ” or the “ ”) today announces that as a result of strong support from its secured lenders, its shareholders, customers, suppliers, employees and convertible debenture holders and other creditors and investors, it has initiated a proposed package of financial restructuring which should position the company well to embrace the opportunities in front of it in 2025 and beyond. The Package consists of the following: “Clear Blue is strongly positioned to address North American and African Telecom and Smart City opportunities. It is a leader in its target markets and now has 4 proven products, each with strong growth potential. The last 3 years of Covid, war, inflation, interest rate hikes and related events have held the Company back from being able to capitalize on this opportunity. As a result of this financial restructuring, the Company can now move forward and focus on the opportunity in front of it,” said Miriam Tuerk, Co-Founder and CEO of Clear Blue. “A community builds a company, and the Clear Blue community has stepped forward at this stage to support the Company in a big way. We cannot thank everyone enough for their contribution and willingness to work together to achieve this milestone.” Details of the above are provided below: The Company will be entering into debt settlement agreements with certain debenture holders and other creditors to settle an aggregate of approximately $8.77 million indebtedness that will be converted into units of the Company, with each unit comprised of one common share and one common share purchase warrant at a price per common share of $0.03, with each warrant exercisable for 24 months at a strike price of $0.05 (the “ ”). If $8.77 million indebtedness is settled then an aggregate of 292,438,847 common shares and 272,503,847 warrants will be issued on closing. The completion of the Shares for Debt Transactions is subject to a number of conditions, including the approval of the TSXV. Upon finalizing agreements with all creditors, the Company will issue a subsequent news release outlining the precise amount of debt settled and the number of units issued on closing. Alongside the Shares for Debt Transaction, the Company has also initiated a non-brokered private placement on identical terms to the Shares for Debt Transaction, with units of the Company to be issued comprised of one common share and one common share purchase warrant at a price per common share of $0.03, with each warrant exercisable for 24 months at a strike price of $0.05 (the “ ”, and together with the Shares for Debt Transaction, the “ ”), for gross proceeds of up to $2 million. The net proceeds from the Private Placement will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. If the maximum of $2 million is raised, an aggregate of 66,666,666 common shares and 66,666,666 warrants will be issued on closing the Private Placement. The Company also announces a plan to proceed with a consolidation of its issued and outstanding common shares on the basis of six (6) pre-consolidation shares for each one (1) post-consolidation share (the “ ”). The Company believes that the Consolidation is in the best interests of shareholders as it will allow the Company to complete the Transactions in accordance with abiding by TSXV policies as well as enhance the marketability of the common shares. Accordingly, the Company plans to hold a special meeting of shareholders on or around the beginning of March 2025, prior to which time an information circular will be sent to shareholders containing additional details pertaining to the Consolidation. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the Consolidation. Any fractional shares resulting from the Consolidation will be rounded down to the next whole common share. The initial closings of the Transactions are expected to occur on or before December 31, 2024, or such other date as the creditors, investors and the Company may agree upon, and are subject to the completion of formal documentation and the Company receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSXV. The securities issued pursuant to the Transactions will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the issuance date in accordance with applicable securities laws. Insiders may participate in the Transactions and the participation of insiders will be considered a related party transaction subject to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“ ”). The Company intends to rely on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements provided under subsections 5.5(b) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 on the basis that no securities of the Company are listed on specified markets and the fair market value of the debt being settled by interested parties does not exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. Additionally, the Company announces that it entered into a promissory note dated September 30, 2024, pursuant to which, Miriam and John Tuerk, directors and officers of the Company, collectively loaned the Company the principal amount of $994,704 (the “ ”). The Loan is repayable on January 1, 2026, without interest. The lenders are control persons and directors and officers of the Company, and accordingly, the Loan constitutes a “related party transaction” pursuant to MI 61-101. The Loan is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of 61-101. The Company is exempt from the formal valuation requirement contain in section 5.5(b) of MI 61-101 as the Company does not have securities listed on a specified stock exchange. The Loan is further exempt from the minority shareholder approval requirement pursuant to section 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 as the fair market value of Loan is less than 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described in this news release. Such securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act, or any state securities laws, and, accordingly, may not be offered or sold within the United States, or to or for the account or benefit of persons in the United States or “U.S. Persons”, as such term is defined in Regulation S promulgated under the U.S. Securities Act, unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements. Miriam Tuerk, Co-Founder and CEO +1 416 433 3952 Clear Blue Technologies International, the Smart Off-GridTM company, was founded on a vision of delivering clean, managed, “wireless power” to meet the global need for reliable, low-cost, solar and hybrid power for lighting, telecom, security, Internet of Things devices, and other mission-critical systems. Today, Clear Blue has thousands of systems under management across 37 countries, including the U.S. and Canada. (TSXV: CBLU) (FRA: 0YA) (OTCQB: CBUTF) Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described in this news release. Such securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act, or any state securities laws, and, accordingly, may not be offered or sold within the United States, or to or for the account or benefit of persons in the United States or “U.S. Persons”, as such term is defined in Regulation S promulgated under the U.S. Securities Act, unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements. This press release contains certain “forward-looking information” and/or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only Clear Blue’s beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Clear Blue’s control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “will continue”, “will occur” or “will be achieved”. The forward-looking information contained herein may include, but is not limited to, information concerning the Company’s current and future financial position. By identifying such information and statements in this manner, Clear Blue is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Clear Blue to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. An investment in securities of Clear Blue is speculative and subject to several risks including, without limitation, the risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Clear Blue’s listing application dated July 12, 2018. Although Clear Blue has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. In connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Clear Blue has made certain assumptions. Although Clear Blue believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. All subsequent written and oral forward- looking information and statements attributable to Clear Blue or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described in this news release. Such securities have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act, or any state securities laws, and, accordingly, may not be offered or sold within the United States, or to or for the account or benefit of persons in the United States or “U.S. Persons”, as such term is defined in Regulation S promulgated under the U.S. Securities Act, unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements.

Maple Leafs Forward Poised for Breakout After Post-Christmas RemarksThe swift sinking of former Rep. Matt Gaetz as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general showed Thursday that Republicans are still capable of finding fault with Trump’s choices, and even pushing back . Whether they will flex that muscle often — or again at all — is anyone’s guess. Heading into a second White House term with both chambers of Congress in his party’s control, Trump nonetheless had to acknowledge defeat on Gaetz after Senate Republicans balked at the embattled MAGA firebrand becoming the nation’s top law enforcement official. Both Trump and Gaetz, in separate statements, said Gaetz was withdrawing his name because he didn’t want to be a “distraction” for the Trump transition. Gaetz said there “is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle.” Such a scuffle would probably have been stacked heavily against Gaetz, amid blockbuster leaks from an ethics investigation into allegations that Gaetz engaged in drug-fueled sex parties involving underage girls. Those reports increasingly raised alarm bells not just among Democratic detractors of Gaetz and the president-elect, but among Senate Republicans — who met his withdrawal with what appeared to be an intentionally understated shrug. After Gaetz announced his withdrawal, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said the decision was “appropriate.” Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) said he respected Gaetz’s decision and looked forward to confirming “qualified” nominees moving forward. Ronna McDaniel, former Republican Party chair, told CNN that Gaetz’s nomination had appeared doomed to fail. “It was hard for some of these senators and others,” she said. “He trolled them. He went after them. He wasn’t going to win a congeniality contest.” Bob Shrum, director of the Center for the Political Future at USC, said “we don’t know the final answer” yet as to whether Republican senators will continue to push back against Trump or other nominees. But clearly with Gaetz, Trump was given a clear — if “back channel” — message that the nomination was “not going to work.” “Even though the Republicans want to be loyal to Trump,” Shrum said, “you can push them too far.” Norman J. Ornstein, a left-leaning emeritus scholar at the American Enterprise Institute who has written extensively about the Senate’s dysfunction, said Senate Republicans scuttled Gaetz’s nomination because they anticipated more evidence of sexual misconduct by Gaetz coming out. But such a stand should hardly be viewed as an indicator of more robust pushback against Trump in the future, he said. “This does not mean that the Senate Republicans will now give the appropriate scrutiny and judgment to other ethically challenged or utterly unqualified nominees,” he said — before naming several of Trump’s recent Cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and military veteran who Trump has nominated for Defense secretary and who is facing fresh questions about a 2017 allegation of sexual assault . “They may reject one, but Trump knew that if he flooded the zone with deplorables, the Republican Senate would end up confirming most of them,” Ornstein said. Democrats, meanwhile, cheered Gaetz’s withdraw. Sen.-elect Adam B. Schiff of California said Gaetz was a “terrible choice for the nation’s top law enforcement agency,” a position that requires someone devoted to the rule of law, “not the person of the president or partisan agenda.” Some also suggested it should not prevent the release of the House ethics report about Gaetz — the same argument they made after Gaetz’s decision to resign from the House following Trump’s nominating him last week. What will happen next — not just for Gaetz but for Trump’s efforts to stand up a government of nontraditional appointees — is unclear. Gaetz, who was previously the subject of a federal sex trafficking investigation, could still get a post in the Trump administration that does not require Senate confirmation, an action presidents of both parties have taken to retain loyalists who are too controversial to win jobs that require approval. Stephen Miller, the author of some of Trump’s harshest immigration enforcement tactics, including family separation during his first term, was chosen last week as his deputy chief of staff. Neera Tanden, who directs President Biden’s domestic policy council, has held a number of jobs in the administration after withdrawing from a job to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Some in Washington on Thursday wondered, too, if Gaetz might try to reclaim his seat in the House, to which he had just won reelection. Florida state Rep. Joel Rudman, a Republican who announced this week that he would run for Gaetz’s House seat, said on X on Thursday that if Gaetz “wants to come back to Congress, I will support him 100%.” More broadly, Gaetz’s withdrawal marks an important moment in defining the limits of Trump’s power in a second term with a more pliant Congress and Supreme Court than during his first term — when his takeover of the Republican Party was still in its early stages. Gaetz was the most objectionable among a group of nominees who would have faced immediate disqualification during an earlier era. The ethics investigation — details of which have been leaking out in a steady drip since his nomination last week — was only the most salacious aspect of his dossier. He also lacked significant management and criminal law experience and had repeated numerous false conspiracy theories. Still, the factor that may have been most harmful were his relationships with fellow Republican lawmakers, who regarded him as an empty showboat willing to hurt the party to gain attention. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the Bakersfield Republican, has made his ire for Gaetz clear since Gaetz played a central role in McCarthy’s ouster last year. And many members of the Senate in recent days said they wanted to know more about his ethics investigation before casting votes, an objective that ensured a messy confirmation hearing. In a post illustrating the depth of contempt for Gaetz in GOP congressional circles, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) posted a photo of McCarthy lifting a wooden gavel, with the caption, “Justice has been served.” By withdrawing, Gaetz may clear an easier path for whomever Trump nominates next, given that many senators are wary of bucking the president-elect, who has threatened retaliation in his second term while some allies have warned of primary challenges for even the slightest sign of disloyalty. His withdrawal also raises uncomfortable questions for other Trump nominees who face questions in the Senate, including Hegseth. Late Wednesday, officials in Monterey released a police report from 2017 outlining a woman’s claim that Hegseth took her phone, blocked her from leaving his hotel room and sexually assaulted her. Hegseth’s attorneys have acknowledged he paid the woman as part of a settlement. Hegseth has vociferously denied the allegations, saying Thursday that “the matter was fully investigated, and I was completely cleared,” and some Republicans appeared to be rallying to his side. After meeting with Hegseth, Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, described Hegseth Thursday as “a strong nominee.” “Pete pledged that the Pentagon will focus on strength and hard power — not the current administration’s woke political agenda,” Barrasso said in a statement. “National security nominations have a history of quick confirmations in the Senate. I look forward to Pete’s hearing and a vote on the floor in January.” Influential right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, whose nonprofit Turning Point Action largely ran Trump’s ground game in swing states such as Arizona and Wisconsin, had been rallying his millions of social media followers to support Gaetz’s nomination. On Thursday, Kirk seemed to offer those senators who blocked it a warning — saying his group would start a lobbying initiative in support of Trump’s remaining Cabinet nominees, holding rallies in conservative states where senators might need extra “encouragement” to approve them. “We will bring this road show, on the ground by the way, potentially to Rapid City, South Dakota; to Sioux Falls, South Dakota; to Boise, Idaho; to Fayetteville, Arkansas; to Topeka, Kansas; to Tupelo, Mississippi,” Kirk said. “You picking up what I’m throwing down?” Only if senators expressed unwavering public support for Trump’s picks, he said, would he consider standing down. Times staff writers Hailey Branson-Potts and Jenny Jarvie contributed to this report.

FANS of I'm A Celebrity have spotted how there is a missing part of the show, with many pleading for it to be reintroduced. The iconic ITV show made a triumphant return last weekend, with a selection of famous faces uniting in the Australian jungle in the name of reality TV. But fans have noticed that a fan-favourite part of the show is missing and has been since the show began on Sunday. On Reddit, fans have spotted how the celebrities in this year's series are yet to do a proper eating trial. "We’ve now had 4 trails and none of them have been an eating trail, just seems kinda strange as there is usually one in the first 4 or so," said one person. Another agreed, "Yeah all they have had is confined space trials this year." "They're probably so desperate for a bit of animal protein thanks to Dean they'd probably wolf down whatever was put in front of them without thinking too much," said a third. A fourth then penned, "Has it only been like 4 days, and it started with a gross milkshake," referring to the disgusting shake the celebrities were given when they arrived. While a fifth said, "Eating trials seem to be quite popular. They maybe waiting for the right time. I'm guessing Saturday to help gain the viewers maybe?" And a sixth added, "I'm glad. I think they are the most boring." Meanwhile, on X, formerly known as Twitter, fans are also questioning when an eating trial might take place. "Me patiently waiting for the eating trial," said one, along with a meme. "We can't be far away from the eating trial??" asked a second. And a third echoed, "Why no eating trial yet?" This comes after two new arrivals joined the 2024 lineup of the beloved show. Last night, former Love Island star Maura Higgins entered the jungle with Reverand Richard Coles. i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year.. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers. Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs , Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live. Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher. Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband . It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past. Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer . He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache." Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard . Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth." 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