Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
Waaree Energies shares in focus on securing 1 GW solar PV module orderSan Francisco, Dec 12 (AP) Apple is pumping more artificial intelligence into the latest iPhones during the holiday shopping season with a free software update that includes a feature that enables users to create customised emojis within a matter of seconds. The Wednesday release of the iPhone's upgraded operating system, iOS 18.2, extends Apple's expansion into AI months after rivals such as Samsung and Google began implanting the revolutionary technology on their devices. The update builds upon another one that came out in late October to usher in the AI era for Apple and the iPhone, as well as for the iPad and Mac. Also Read | Syria News Update: Militants Lift Curfew in Damascus, Urge Residents To Return to Work. The latest round of AI tricks includes “Genmojis,” Apple's description for emojis that iPhone users will be able to ask the technology to create and then share. Apple says it is placing some limits its AI's emoji artistry to prevent the distribution of violent or hateful imagery. Other features include an “Image Playground” for a variety of AI-styled illustrations, writing tools and options for summarizing emails. The technology won't work on iPhones that Apple made before 2023 because it requires a special processor that isn't in older models. The AI will work on the iPhone 16 line-up that came out in September and the premium iPhone 15 models released last year. Also Read | US President Joe Biden Approves National Security Memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia Ahead of President-Elect Donald Trump's Return. That exclusivity is expected to propel a cycle of iPhone upgrades during the current holiday shopping season into next year, driving up Apple's profit even higher from the USD94 billion that the Cupertino, California, company pocketed in its last fiscal year ending in September. That expectation is the main reason Apple's stock price has climbed by about 30 per cent so far this year to push the company's market value closer to the USD4 trillion threshold for the first time. Apple is broadening the AI suite's appeal by including English versions tailored for Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK that are included in the latest software update. Although the iPhone's AI is similar to many of the features that have already been available from other companies, Apple is taking a slightly different approach to the technology in an effort to stand out from the rest of pack. It is emphasizing its ongoing commitment to protecting iPhone users' privacy by processing most of its AI on the device itself or corralling it in a secured data center. Users seeking more AI wizardry than the device or the special data centre can handle will have the option to reach out to the popular ChatGPT technology made by OpenAI, which has forged a partnership with Apple. (AP) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
Published 03:25 IST, December 12th 2024 FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of US President Joe Biden’s term in January. Washington: FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of US President Joe Biden’s term in January. His decision comes shortly after President-elect Donald Trump revealed his intention to nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the role of FBI Director in the upcoming administration. Wray, while addressing a meeting at a town hall with the FBI workforce, stated that his resignation was the result of "weeks of careful thought". While the announcement was expected, as Trump had already selected Patel to lead the bureau, it marks a significant leadership shift at the FBI. Appointed by then-President Donald Trump in 2017, Wray has faced scrutiny and criticism from both Republicans and Democrats during his tenure, particularly over his handling of investigations into election interference and the FBI's internal workings. With Patel’s nomination, the bureau is likely to undergo another phase of change under the incoming administration. As Wray prepares to step down, attention will turn to Patel’s confirmation process and the future direction of the FBI under a new leadership team. Wray’s decision is expected to pave the way for a smooth transition as the new administration takes office. Wray had previously been named by Trump and began the 10-year term — a length meant to insulate the agency from the political influence of changing administrations — in 2017 after Trump fired then-FBI Director James Comey. Trump had telegraphed his anger with Wray on multiple occasions, including after Wray's congressional testimony in September. But the soft-spoken director rarely seemed to go out of his way to publicly confront the White House. Updated 03:25 IST, December 12th 2024NoneOptions Corner: A Poor Performance By Micron May Signal An Incoming Rebound
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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed final Senate passage last Friday of a bipartisan House bill she co-introduced, the FISHES Act, H.R. 5103. The legislation has been sent to President Biden to become law. Amata is one of a bipartisan group of 11 original cosponsors at introduction, primarily from coastal districts, led by sponsor Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida, and including Congressman James Moylan of Guam. “We live in harmony with a beautiful ocean, but it is capable of sudden, powerful disasters, which we have experienced,” said Congresswoman Amata. “Our bipartisan FISHES Act supports and instructs NOAA in providing strong and rapid response after emergencies to restore fisheries, and direct resources where most needed in those cases.” The FISHES Act is fully titled the Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act. The legislation is endorsed by many organizations including the National Audubon Society, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Captains for Clean Water, American Conservation Coalition Action, National Association of Charterboat Operators, and more. SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACT In addition, Congresswoman Amata is welcoming final passage of the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, which she also cosponsored. The bill originated in the House and has now been sent to President Biden to be signed into law, among a flurry of completed bills as the 118th Congress closes. The bill ends two unnecessary and harmful provisions of the Social Security Act that unfairly reduce benefits for more than 2 million Americans who have had public service careers, such as police officers, firefighters, educators and government employees. The bipartisan effort was sponsored by Rep. Garret Graves (R-Louisiana) and last month passed the House by a vote of 327-75. “I appreciate our many retired public servants who gave many years of dedicated careers to professions that keep our communities safe, healthy, educated, and provide other necessities,” said Congresswoman Amata. “This change is the right thing to do, and it will improve the retired years of many Samoans and other Pacific Islanders who have served all over the United States. This improvement will help 2 million American retirees in receiving their full Social Security and spousal benefits with any other retirement income they are due.” Specifically, the bill eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), allowing better retirement incomes for public service retirees, rather than having their or their spouses’ Social Security benefits reduced, solely because of the career they had working for federal, state and local governments.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
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ATLANTA , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Advisers, Inc., a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. IVZ , announced today the final results of the tender offers for Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals VTN and Invesco Pennsylvania Value Municipal Income Trust VPV (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"). Each tender offer expired at 11:59 p.m. , New York City time, on Monday, December 9, 2024 (the "Expiration Date"). Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals conducted a tender offer for cash of up to 4,869,438 of the Fund's outstanding common shares of beneficial interest ("Common Shares"), representing twenty five percent of its Common Shares. Based on calculations by Computershare Trust Company, N.A., the depositary agent (the "Agent") for the Fund's tender offer, approximately 6,818,415 Common Shares, or approximately 35% of the Fund's Common Shares outstanding, were tendered through the Expiration Date. The Fund has accepted 4,869,438 shares (subject to adjustment for fractional shares) for cash payment at a price equal to $11.87 per share. This purchase price is 99% of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share of $11.99 as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on December 10, 2024 , the pricing date stated in the Offer to Purchase. Because the total number of Common Shares tendered exceeded the number of Common Shares offered to purchase, all tendered Common Shares are subject to proration in accordance with the terms of the Offer to Purchase. Under final pro-ration, 71.42% of the Common Shares tendered will be accepted for payment, subject to adjustment for fractional shares. Following the purchase of the tendered shares, the Fund will have approximately 14,608,315 Common Shares outstanding. Invesco Pennsylvania Value Municipal Income Trust conducted a tender offer for cash of up to 5,957,386 of the Fund's Common Shares, representing twenty five percent of its Common Shares. Based on calculations by the Agent, approximately 8,073,690 Common Shares, or approximately 33.9% of the Fund's Common Shares outstanding, were tendered through the Expiration Date. The Fund has accepted 5,957,386 shares (subject to adjustment for fractional shares) for cash payment at a price equal to $11.69 per share. This purchase price is 99% of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") per share of $11.81 as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on December 10, 2024 , the pricing date stated in the Offer to Purchase. Because the number of shares tendered exceeded the number of Common Shares offered to purchase, all tendered Common Shares are subject to pro-ration in accordance with the terms of the Offer to Purchase. Under final proration, 73.79% of the Common Shares tendered will be accepted for payment, subject to adjustment for fractional shares. Following the purchase of the tendered shares, the Fund will have approximately 17,872,158 Common Shares outstanding. For investor inquiries, call 1-800-341-2929. For media relations inquiries contact mediarelations@invesco.com This communication is not intended to, and shall not, constitute an offer to purchase or sell shares of any of the Invesco Funds, including either Fund. About Invesco Ltd. Invesco Ltd. Is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. Our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive and alternative investment capabilities. With offices in more than 20 countries, Invesco managed $1.8 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of September 30, 2024 . For more information, visit www.invesco.com . Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the U.S. distributor for Invesco Ltd.'s retail products. Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Each entity is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. Note: There is no assurance that a closed-end fund will achieve its investment objective. Common shares are bought on the secondary market and may trade at a discount or premium to NAV. Regular brokerage commissions apply. NOT A DEPOSIT | NOT FDIC INSURED l MAY LOSE VALUE l NO BANK GUARANTEE | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/invesco-advisers-inc-announces-final-results-of-tender-offers-for-invesco-trust-for-investment-grade-new-york-municipals-and-invesco-pennsylvania-value-municipal-income-trust-302329344.html SOURCE Invesco Ltd. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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