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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WattEV, the nation's leading developer of medium- and heavy-duty truck charging depots, partnered with the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) - an international association focused on establishing open and interoperable technical standards for electric vehicle charging - to finalize a new rapid-charging standard - the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) - that will enable heavy-duty electric trucks to fully charge in less than 30 minutes. At a gathering this week at WattEV's expansive truck charging depot in San Bernardino, Calif., electric truck transport industry leaders continued their progress toward ongoing interoperability testing of vehicles and charging equipment. WattEV is leading the deployment of rapid-charging MCS technology, which will allow heavy-duty electric truck operators to reduce their charging "dwell time” from a couple of hours to the same time it takes to fill a diesel truck with liquid fuel, allowing zero-emission (ZE) trucks to compete head-to-head with legacy diesel truck fueling times. "Reaching parity in refueling dwell time between ZE trucks and diesel trucks is critical to the successful transition of the truck transportation industry to zero emissions,” said Salim Youssefzadeh, CEO of WattEV. "These CharIN Testival events are essential in getting the industry together to forge a uniform interoperability for all charging standards and for all types of electric vehicles,” Youssefzadeh said. "We're delighted to share our charging facilities with our industry colleagues to test charger / vehicle interoperability in real-world conditions and help move this process along as quickly as possible,” he said. Erika H. Myers, CharIN North America executive director, said international alignment on the MCS charging standard is nearing the finish line. Myers continued, " With the proliferation of new EV models and the introduction of two new charging standards - the North American Charging System (NACS) and MCS - there has never been a more important time for the industry to align and ensure EV drivers have an optimal charging experience. We want to thank WattEV for hosting these critical testing events.” The 4-acre WattEV San Bernardino charging station is the most active of its five operating, publicly accessible, ZE truck charging depots in Southern California. Some 15 more public ZE truck charging depots are under development now in California alone, with plans for a nationwide network in development. WattEV is building electric truck stops along the Interstate 5, I-10 and I-15 corridors, all designed to enable long-haul trucking with MCS charging and many featuring solar arrays to supply grid-free, affordable power, and battery storage to ensure power is available when it's needed. WattEV, which also operates a zero-emission, HD truck transport company, has run more than a million zero-emission miles on its fleet of electric trucks. Its charging network of stations have enabled more than 20,000 charges. The company has been a member of CharIN since 2021 years and hosted a Testival event at its Port of Long Beach charging depot in 2023. Together, WattEV, CharIN and other industry players have been leading the national effort to develop a megawatt charging standard. To learn more about WattEV, please visit www.WattEV.com . About WattEV WattEV's mission is to accelerate the transition of U.S. trucking transport to zero-emissions. Through a combination of business and technology innovations, WattEV creates charging infrastructure and data-driven workflows, providing truckers and fleet operators with the lowest total cost of ownership. WattEV's goal is to place 12,000 heavy-duty electric trucks on California roads by 2030, exceeding existing forecasts. The company plans to have 100 charging stations in operation by 2035. About CharIN e.V. CharIN is an international association of vehicle manufacturers, energy providers and original equipment manufacturers with one common goal: To establish the Combined Charging System (CCS), the North American Charging System (NACS), and the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) as the global standard for charging all types of battery-powered electric vehicles. CharIN represents over 300 leading e-mobility stakeholders from the entire EV charging value chain. CharIN's goal is to ensure all forms of electric transportation operate seamlessly with available charging stations and services to create a superior driver experience that will promote further EV adoption. CharIN is open to all interested parties and has offices in Germany, Brussels, Singapore, South Korea, India, Japan, China, Dubai, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, and the US. Please find more information at www.charin.global WattEV Media Contact Michael Coates WattEV 408.399.9081 [email protected]Pete Hegseth's mother says The New York Times made 'threats' by asking her to comment on a story

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 12/11/2024(The Center Square) – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, joined Governors Joe Lombardo, R-Nev., Spencer Cox, R-Utah, and Mark Gordon, R-Wyo., alongside education experts to support an NGA initiative this week, according to a press release from the organization. The initiative is called Let’s Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success . It aims to improve public education in the following areas, according to the initiative’s website: early literacy, numeracy, and high-quality curriculum; after-school, summer, and expanded learning; work-based learning and apprenticeships; dual and concurrent enrollment; skills-based learning and non-degree credentials; technology and artificial intelligence in the classroom; educator development and support; and data systems and roles of state agencies. “Launched in July 2024, Let’s Get Ready is a yearlong initiative designed to support the nation’s Governors drive innovative education policies,” the release said. “Let’s Get Ready aims to help Governors form policies that better evaluate outcomes for state investments in education and improve outcomes for learners at all stages of their education journey. The initiative also focuses on the ways states can meet the future needs of the workforce by preparing students for success in and outside of the classroom. Last month, Governor Polis held the first Let’s Get Ready convening in Denver.” On Wednesday, Polis and Lombardo plan to tour Southeast Career Technical Academy where they will “highlight the innovative work the school is leading to empower students with the tools needed to succeed with professional career paths,” the release said. Southeast Career Technical Academy is the first career and technical education high school in Las Vegas. “I started the Let’s Get Ready initiative because I’m committed to advancing the American principle that all students should have access to education that prepares them for success in life,” Polis said in the release. “We know that education is the key to prosperity and success for individuals, our communities, and our economy. That’s why we’re encouraged that Governors from both sides of the aisles are working with our country’s top education experts to find innovative solutions to improve education policies and outcomes. We can ensure all learners have access to quality education by implementing policies that look to the current and future needs of students and our workforce.” Lombardo said the academy meshes well with his educational goals as governor. “Better preparing students for college and career paths is one of my top priorities,” Lombardo said in the release. “Nevada is taking action on a variety of fronts – expanding early childhood education, hiring more teachers, increasing per-pupil funding, supporting innovative charter schools, and increasing accountability to ensure schools deliver results for students. Establishing better education to workforce pathways takes coordination with teachers, students, and business leaders. I appreciate the opportunity to host Governors and education leaders in Nevada to spur a national conversation on education.” The Las Vegas-based event will feature panel discussions with education experts on both sides of the political aisle. Some education experts participating include : David Coleman, CEO of College Board; Dr. Shanika Hope, Education for Social Impact Director at Google; Dr. Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy; and Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, the release said. Additional information about the Let’s Get Ready initiative and upcoming bipartisan events are available on the NGA website .Woman accused of being ‘ungrateful’ for ditching her own birthday party that she wanted to be small

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Disney Entertainment's eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. For over 70 years, ABC13 has been Houston's news and weather leader, and the station remains the dominant #1 choice for Houstonians today. ABC13 provides live local news and weather coverage 24/7 through its linear and streaming newscasts, as well as its website, apps and social media platforms. ABC13 is deeply engrained in the Houston community, the most diverse city in the nation. ABC13 Localish stories celebrate the good people and places that make Houston so unique. The station is the community leader, giving back through tentpole events throughout the year, including Share Your Holidays food drive, E-Cycle Earth Day electronics recycling event, and Pick Your Pet adoption drive. The biggest events in Houston all happen on ABC13! The station is the proud media partner for the Houston Marathon, Galveston Mardi Gras, the Houston Rodeo Parade and the Houston Pride Parade, and the Freedom Over Texas July 4th celebration. We are looking a Video Editor who can support turning video and data into relevant information under tight deadlines for newscasts. The perfect candidate is someone that is able to multi-task and prioritize assignments and demonstrate good news judgement. Responsibilities: Edit video for newscasts, creating visually compelling news stories Ingesting feeds and review raw footage to amplify coverage Collaborate with team on the vision and storytelling for stories Utilizing feedback to incorporate into short newscast videos Stay updated with the news trends and video editing software, such as Adobe Premier Pro and Dalet Galaxy Required Experience: 3 + years experience in editing on non-linear systems Team player with exceptional work ethic and technical troubleshooting skills Understanding and knowledge of the digital newsroom and understanding of the digital workflow for broadcast and streaming newscasts and server-based digital media workflow. Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro required Experience with Dalet Galaxy and live signal intake preferred Ability to edit in tight deadline situations, being creative, precise and being able to work quickly Must be able to work any shift, any day including overnights ,weekends, and holidays and as business dictates in extended breaking news scenarios Required Education High school diploma or equivalency required Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or related field preferred Interested candidates apply via Disneycareers.com reference JOB ID # 10108051 About Disney Entertainment: At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe. About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with KTRK Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment. KTRK Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.Ian Schieffelin came within two assists of a triple-double and Clemson handed Penn State its first loss with a 75-67 decision for the championship of the Sunshine Slam tournament Tuesday in Daytona Beach, Fla. Schieffelin finished with 18 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists for the Tigers (6-1), leading four players in double figures. Chase Hunter added 17 points, while Chauncey Wiggins scored 14 and reserve Del Jones chipped in 10 points. Clemson sank 9 of 19 3-pointers, converted 16 of 20 free throws and was able to limit the impact of the Nittany Lions' full-court pressure. The Tigers committed just 13 turnovers, helping them hold Penn State (6-1) to less than 85 points for the first time this year. Ace Baldwin starred in defeat with game highs of 20 points and 11 assists, while center Yanic Konan Niederhauser added 14 points. Nick Kern came off the bench to score 11 but Penn State was outscored 15-2 on the fast break and made just 4 of 18 attempts from 3-point range. Schieffelin came up big down the stretch, assisting on a 3-pointer by Jaeden Zackery with 6:04 left that made it 65-61. Then he made two foul shots and tossed in a jump hook from the lane to up the margin to 71-66 with 1:03 left. The big storyline going into this game was which team would be able to control the pace. Penn State came in averaging 96 ppg, while Clemson demonstrated its ability to enforce a slower tempo in March, advancing to a regional final in the NCAA Tournament. In the first 10 minutes of the game, the Tigers made the Nittany Lions play at a crawl, opening up a 17-10 advantage when Schieffelin converted a short hook in the lane. But Penn State answered with an 18-4 run over nearly six minutes, establishing a 28-21 lead when Kern shook free for a layup. Clemson rallied with nine straight points but the Nittany Lions had the last say as Baldwin converted a layup with 24 seconds left, cutting the Tigers' edge to 38-36 at halftime. --Field Level Media

Yankees Social Media: All hail the 2024 AL MVP and 2024 AL ROTYButler 69, Mass.-Lowell 44A rare tie in the Blue Lake City Council race will be resolved Tuesday by random chance — which will determine the makeup of the recently contentious public body. Last month’s election saw an unusually large spread of seven candidates running for three open seats, in a city with a population of abound 1,200 people. Michelle Lewis-Lusso received 285 votes, followed by John Sawatzky, who received 250, according to the certified election results released Tuesday evening. The tie is for the third seat between long-time councilmember and current mayor Adelene Jones and candidate Kat Napier. The pair each received exactly 245 votes. According to the Blue Lake city manager, the tie breaker will be held Dec. 10 at a special council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Skinner Store. “Our attorney and city clerk will conduct the tiebreaker and it will involve some form of lot drawing,” wrote Mandy Mager in an email. California elections code determines that a tiebreaker can be done as a random selection process. The new city council members will be sworn in at the meeting, Mager said. “It’s the strangest thing!” said Jones, when reached by phone Wednesday. She’d not heard of a tie in the city’s recent history, and hopes she will win the toss-up on Tuesday. “I bring a lot of experience and love this little town, and want to continue to be on the city council,” she said. Kat Napier did not immediately respond to an email or phone call Wednesday before the Times-Standard print deadline, but presumingly also hopes lady fate will pick her. The toss-up has implications for the council’s future. Two other incumbents were not reelected this year, so the makeup will be quite different regardless of who is chosen in the tiebreaker. The city’s government has had a tenor of mistrust from a vocal group in recent months at council meetings and on social media forums, who supported some of the challengers. This backlash sparked the resignation of councilmember Elizabeth Mackay this summer, who cited constant criticism by the public at meetings when speaking with the Times-Standard after she resigned. Jones said the mistrust started when the council agreed to move ahead with state-mandated low-income housing in Blue Lake. She recommended new council members become familiar with the Brown Act and Robert’s Rules of Order, in particular rules that limit conversations between councilmembers discussing city business outside of a public meeting. “They need to know the rules about that if they really believe in true transparency,” she said. The election results were certified by the Humboldt County Registrar of Voters on Tuesday. “The certified results and official canvass certification is expected to be presented to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Dec. 10,” according to a news release from the Humboldt County Office of Elections. Mager said nobody had requested a recount so far, which is not automatically triggered in the case of a tie, and does not expect one to be requested. According to the Humboldt County Office of Elections, a recount must be requested by 5 p.m. on the fifth day following certification, and the requester must pay for the costs of the recount. Sage Alexander can be reached at 707-441-0504.

DELL Technologies reported worse-than-expected sales after a budding revival in the personal computer (PC) market stalled out. Fiscal third-quarter revenue increased 10 per cent to US$24.4 billion. Analysts, on average, estimated US$24.6 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Dell’s personal computer business declined 1 per cent to US$12.1 billion, falling short of estimates. The PC market had seen a historic decline in recent years after a burst of demand for new laptops in the early months of the pandemic when students and corporate employees were stuck at home. While signs of a rebound began to materialise this year, shipments again dipped in the third quarter, industry analyst IDC said in October. Dell is best known for its computer business, but the Round Rock, Texas-based company has enjoyed a renaissance of investor interest due to its high-powered servers for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Earlier this month, Dell announced it was shipping servers with Nvidia’s new Blackwell semiconductors to cloud infrastructure provider CoreWeave. Sales in the infrastructure unit including servers rose 34 per cent to US$11.4 billion in the period ended Nov 1, the company said on Tuesday (Nov 26). That’s just ahead of the US$11.3 billion anticipated by analysts. Dell shipped US$2.9 billion in AI-optimised servers in the quarter, according to remarks prepared for the company’s earnings call. That topped analysts’ average estimate of US$2.8 billion. “AI is a robust opportunity for us with no signs of slowing down,” chief operating officer Jeff Clarke said. He touted orders of AI servers in the quarter hitting US$3.6 billion and growth “across all customer types”. The shares dropped about 5 per cent in extended trading after closing at US$141.74 in New York. The stock has gained 85 per cent this year largely due to its new AI server business line. Investors’ expectations for Dell were high heading into earnings, wrote Erik Woodring, an analyst at Morgan Stanley. BLOOMBERGIdaho Legislature reveals committee chairpersons for upcoming legislative sessionStunned Pete Wicks says it’s ‘not his dancing’ keeping him in Strictly as he praises ‘best friend’ Jowita

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump's defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host's personal conduct and ability to win Senate confirmation. Hegseth met with legislators on Capitol Hill and conducted a radio interview to deny allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking, insisting he was "not backing down one bit" and that Trump was still backing him. But the president-elect's team was looking at alternatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Trump himself remained quiet about Hegseth while issuing a flurry of statements on social media Wednesday about other nominees and his news coverage. Hegseth is the latest nominee-designate to be imperiled by personal baggage after the recent withdrawal of Trump's initial pick for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, whose vulnerabilities were well-documented. But Hegseth's past, including the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies, was not widely known. The Trump transition team was increasingly concerned about Hegseth's path to Senate confirmation and actively looking at potential replacements, a person familiar with the matter said. Three other people said DeSantis, who competed against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, was being discussed as an option if Hegseth's nomination does not move forward. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss internal deliberations. Beyond DeSantis, there have also been discussions about shifting Michael Waltz, who was chosen by Trump for national security adviser, to the Defense Department, according to another person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity. The Florida congressman is a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran. Trump aides do not want to be caught flat-footed in case Trump's initial picks fall through. As he made the rounds on Capitol Hill, Hegseth told reporters that he had received a fresh message of support from Trump. "I spoke to the president this morning. He supports me fully. We're not going anywhere," Hegseth said. He ignored questions about the allegations he has faced. Hegseth, accompanied by his wife, held talks in private with GOP senators before shifting to the House to meet with legislators there. While House members have no direct role in the confirmation process, conservatives can hold outsize influence on the debate. The Trump transition team didn't immediately comment. The Wall Street Journal, on Tuesday night, first reported that Trump was considering DeSantis. In an interview taped Wednesday for Megyn Kelly's SiriusXM satellite radio show, Hegseth said Trump told him he wanted a "warfighter" who would clean out the "woke crap." Citing his Capitol Hill meeting, Hegseth said, "No one has looked me in the eye and said, 'I have concerns.'" He added: "We're not backing down one bit." Hegseth paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault at a California hotel in 2017 after Hegseth had given a speech at a Republican event. His lawyer said the payment was to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit. Asked by Kelly if he sexually assaulted the woman, Hegseth said "absolutely not." He called it a "really unfortunate situation" and said he paid her because he "had to," contending that her lawyers said they would "out him." He declined to reveal the amount paid, but said it was done to protect his wife, himself and his job. He said it is a "fair characterization" to call him a serial cheater, who cheated on all three of his wives. "Was I a perfect man, absolutely not," he said. Hegseth flatly denied having a drinking problem and said he wouldn't drink while defense secretary, vowing, "I'm not going to have a drink at all." He likened it to following the Pentagon's general order #1, which prohibits troops from drinking while deployed. GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who joined Hegseth in a meeting with House Republicans, defended the nominee and said, "All of us, at least all of us, have a time to grow up. We're nominating Pete for who he is today not for what he did seven years ago or five years ago or whatever it was." Earlier, Hegseth's mother appeared on Fox News to address some of the allegations. Penelope Hegseth, on "Fox & Friends," discussed her son and a 2018 email she wrote him that was obtained by The New York Times, in which she confronted him about mistreating women after he impregnated his current wife while he was married to his second wife. That letter followed multiple allegations, reported by the New Yorker this week, of questionable conduct around female staffers, in addition to the 2017 allegation. On Tuesday, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said some of the reports were "disturbing," telling CBS News that he wants to "make sure that every young woman that joins the military feels respected and welcomed." Penelope Hegseth implored the lawmakers to listen to her son and give him a chance. "I think it can be overcome," Penelope Hegseth said. Hegseth is a former Fox News host and a former Army National Guard major and combat veteran who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. If confirmed by the Senate, he would lead a 2 million member strong military — more than 17% of whom are female. The revelations have concerned some members of Congress. Hegseth said in his interivew that he doesn't know how all this will turn out but is comfortable that he "took on the haters and the liars" and fought for it, adding, "the future's in God's hands."

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