NEW YORK & NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 17, 2024-- Coliseum Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Coliseum”) (NASDAQ: MITA), today reminded shareholders to vote in connection with the proposed business combination between Coliseum and Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. (the “Business Combination”), and in connection with the proposed extension of time to complete the Business Combination (the “Extension”). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241217362143/en/ The extraordinary general meeting of Coliseum shareholders in connection with the Business Combination (the “Business Combination Meeting”) is scheduled to occur at 9:00 a.m. ET on December 23, 2024. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 26, 2024, the record date for the Business Combination Meeting, will be entitled to vote their shares at the Business Combination Meeting either in person or by proxy. Notice of the Business Combination Meeting was mailed on December 10, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 26, 2024. The parties are working together to expeditiously satisfy the conditions to completing the Business Combination, however, there can be no assurance that the Business Combination will be consummated within the time period required by Coliseum’s governing documents, which currently provide that Coliseum must consummate its initial consummation by December 25, 2024. Accordingly, Coliseum has mailed to shareholders of record as of November 26, 2024, a proxy statement relating to a shareholder meeting to seek approval of an extension of the time that Coliseum has to complete the Business Combination (the “Extension Meeting”). The Extension Meeting is scheduled to occur at 9:00 a.m. ET on December 23, 2024. Coliseum intends to bring the proposals to approve the Extension and related matters to a vote of shareholders during the Extension Meeting if Coliseum determines that additional time is necessary to complete the Business Combination. Notice of the Extension Meeting was mailed on December 13, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 26, 2024. Coliseum urges shareholders to vote FOR all items submitted for shareholder approval at the Business Combination Meeting and, if necessary, FOR all items submitted for shareholder approval at the Extension Meeting. Shareholders who have not yet voted so are encouraged to vote as soon as possible. If any such shareholders have questions or need assistance in connection with the Business Combination Meeting or the Extension Meeting, please contact the Company’s proxy solicitor, Sodali & Co., by calling (800) 662-5200, or banks and brokers can call collect at (203) 658-9400, or by emailing MITA.info@investor.sodali.com . Redemption Requests Coliseum public shareholders are entitled to submit their public shares for redemption in connection with both the Business Combination Meeting and the Extension Meeting. On December 16, 2024, the redemption price per public share was approximately $11.39, which is expected to be the same approximate amount two (2) business days prior to each of the Business Combination Meeting and Extension Meeting. Shareholders who wish to ensure that their public shares are redeemed in the event that either the Business Combination is consummated or the Extension is implemented must instruct Coliseum’s transfer agent to redeem such shares in connection with both the Business Combination Meeting and the Extension Meeting, no later than the redemption deadline for each meeting, which is December 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Coliseum cannot assure you whether it will hold the Business Combination Meeting or the Extension Meeting on December 23, 2024. If Coliseum holds the Business Combination Meeting and completes the Business Combination, any public shares submitted for redemption in connection with the Business Combination Meeting will be redeemed; however, shares submitted for redemption solely in connection with the Extension Meeting will not be redeemed in connection with the Business Combination, and such shareholders will remain shareholders of the combined company. If Coliseum holds the Extension Meeting and implements the Extension, any public shares submitted for redemption in connection with the Extension Meeting will be redeemed; however, shares submitted for redemption solely in connection with the Business Combination Meeting will not be redeemed in connection with the Extension, and such shareholders will remain shareholders of Coliseum. Shareholders who wish to withdraw their previously submitted redemption request may do so prior to the taking of the shareholders’ vote at the Business Combination Meeting and/or the Extension Meeting, or thereafter with Coliseum’s consent, by requesting that the transfer agent return such shares. You may contact the transfer agent, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, at 1 State Street, 30th Floor, New York, New York 10004, Attn: SPAC Redemption Team, or by email at spacredemptions@continentalstock.com . Proposals to be Submitted for Vote at the Business Combination Meeting At the Business Combination Meeting, Coliseum will seek shareholder approval of (1) a proposal to approve and adopt the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of June 25, 2024 and amended on August 22, 2024, by and among Coliseum, Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc., and the other parties thereto, (2) a proposal to approve and adopt the plan of merger in connection with the Business Combination, and (3) adjournment of the Business Combination Meeting. Proposals to be Submitted for Vote at the Extension Meeting At the Extension Meeting, Coliseum will seek shareholder approval of: The foregoing proposals will not be implemented if Coliseum completes its initial business combination on or prior to December 25, 2024. About Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. RET was founded to provide the world with reliable access to water, one of life’s most important resources. To achieve this mission, RET aims to develop, manufacture and commercialize ionization rainfall generation technology. This weather modification technology seeks to provide the world with reliable access to water, and transform business, society and the planet for the better. About Coliseum Acquisition Corp. Coliseum Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company whose business purpose is to effectuate a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. Additional Information about the Business Combination and Where to Find it As previously disclosed, Coliseum entered into a Business Combination Agreement with Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc. (“RET”), Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco, Inc. (“Holdco”), and the other parties thereto, dated June 25, 2024, as subsequently amended on August 22, 2024, which provides that, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions therein, Coliseum will complete the Business Combination. The Business Combination will be submitted to shareholders of Coliseum for their consideration. The Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-283425) (as amended, the “Registration Statement”) filed by RET and Holdco, which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 10, 2024, includes a proxy statement/prospectus that is both the proxy statement of Coliseum and a prospectus of Holdco relating to the shares to be issued in connection with the Business Combination (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”). The definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus was mailed to Coliseum’s shareholders of record as of November 26, 2024, the record date established for voting on the Business Combination. Coliseum, RET, and/or Holdco may also file other relevant documents regarding the Business Combination with the SEC. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Business Combination and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Business Combination. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors, security holders of RET, Coliseum, and other interested persons are urged to read the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto in connection with Coliseum’s solicitation of proxies for its extraordinary meeting of shareholders to be held to approve, among other things, the Business Combination, because these documents will contain important information about Coliseum, RET, Holdco, and the Business Combination . Investors and security holders will also be able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by Coliseum, RET and/or Holdco through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov . The documents filed by Coliseum, RET, and/or Holdco with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge upon written request to Coliseum at Coliseum Acquisition Corp., 1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144. Additional Information about the Extension and Where to Find it Coliseum filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement dated December 13, 2024 (the “Extension Proxy Statement”) in connection with Coliseum’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by Coliseum shareholders at the Extension Meeting. The Extension Proxy Statement was mailed to Coliseum’s shareholders of record as of November 26, 2024, the record date established for voting on the Extension. Coliseum may also file other relevant documents regarding the Extension with the SEC. This press release does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Extension and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Extension. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors, security holders of Coliseum, and other interested persons are urged to read the Extension Proxy Statement and any amendments or supplements thereto in connection with Coliseum’s solicitation of proxies for its extraordinary meeting of shareholders to be held to approve, among other things, the Extension, because these documents will contain important information about Coliseum and the Extension . Investors and security holders will also be able to obtain free copies of the Extension Proxy Statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by Coliseum through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov . The documents filed by Coliseum with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge upon written request to Coliseum at Coliseum Acquisition Corp., 1180 North Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144. Participants in the Solicitation Coliseum, RET, Holdco and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of Coliseum’s shareholders in connection with the Business Combination. A list of the names of such directors and executive officers, and information regarding their interests in the Business Combination and their ownership of Coliseum’s securities are, or will be, contained in Coliseum’s filings with the SEC, and such information and names of RET’s directors and executive officers is also contained in the Registration Statement, which includes the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above. Coliseum and its respective directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in connection with the Extension. Additional information regarding the identity of these potential participants and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the Extension Proxy Statement. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements included in this press release are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of RET’s and Coliseum’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be viewed by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of factor probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Coliseum, RET, and Holdco. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statements could include changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; the ability of the parties to successfully consummate the Business Combination; the ability to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Business Combination, including the approval of the Business Combination by Coliseum’s shareholders and the satisfaction of the minimum cash condition; the amount of redemption requests made by Coliseum’s public shareholders; the effect of the announcement and pendency of the Business Combination on RET’s business; RET’s ability to manage future growth; Holdco’s ability to meet the listing standards of Nasdaq; the failure to obtain, maintain, adequately protect, or enforce RET’s intellectual property rights; the numerous regulatory and legal requirements that RET will need to comply with to operate its business; the concentrated ownership of Holdco’s stock in RET’s principal stockholders; and the other risks presented elsewhere herein and in the Registration Statement. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the Registration Statement, along with the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Coliseum’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by Coliseum, Holdco, and RET from time to time with the SEC. There may be additional risks that neither Coliseum, Holdco, nor RET presently know or that Coliseum, Holdco, and RET currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was made, based on information available as of the date of this press release, and such information may be inaccurate or incomplete. Coliseum, Holdco, and RET expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Information regarding performance by, or businesses associated with, RET’s or Holdco’s management team or businesses associated with them is presented for informational purposes only. Past performance by RET’s or Holdco’s management team and its affiliates is not a guarantee of future performance. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on the historical record of the performance of RET’s or Holdco’s management team or businesses associated with them as indicative of RET’s or Holdco’s future performance of an investment or the returns RET or Holdco will, or is likely to, generate going forward. No Offer or Solicitation This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any securities, or a recommendation to purchase, any securities in any jurisdiction, or the solicitation of any proxy, vote, consent or approval in any jurisdiction with respect to any securities or in connection with the Business Combination or Extension. There shall not be any offer, sale or exchange of any securities of RET, Holdco, or Coliseum in any jurisdiction where, or to any person to whom, such offer, sale or exchange may be unlawful under the laws of the jurisdiction prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241217362143/en/ CONTACT: Investors RainwaterTechIR@icrinc.comMedia RainwaterTechPR@icrinc.com KEYWORD: FLORIDA NEW YORK UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENVIRONMENT FINANCE UTILITIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENERGY OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES OTHER SCIENCE SCIENCE NATURAL RESOURCES SOURCE: Coliseum Acquisition Corp. Copyright Business Wire 2024. 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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform several industries, which can drive innovation quickly. But the concern here is AI's impact on climate change . As technology advances, AI also demands vast amounts of resources and energy . Read this article to check out the right balance between AI and environmental impact . This also highlights the sustainability risks of AI in this new-age environment. The Rise of AI: Double-Edged Sword Several industries offer impressive innovation and efficiency, with advancements revolving around artificial intelligence. Nonetheless, besides its promising nature, AI's energy consumption has consequences for the environment. As per some of the predictions, the global power usage with artificial intelligence is estimated to be 4.5 gigawatts . It is also about 8% of the power consumption of data centers in 2023. The Hidden Carbon Cost of AI Their balance is quite a concern when talking about AI and the environment . One of AI's major concerns is the high energy consumption rate . Training several AI models requires more than normal computing power, which can lead to more electricity consumption. As per research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the training of AI models emits CO2 like five cars driving over their lifetime. Also, 1% of global energy use , which shows an increase in demand, is accounted for by data centers that carry out all the AI computations. With the adoption of new-age technology, every industry needs to reconcile the energy with the balance of AI and environment . Overlooked Resource Depletion Developing advanced hardware like GPUs and CPUs is crucial for artificial intelligence. This also involves the mining of raw materials on earth. Extraction and refinement of every material can cause both hazardous waste along with environmental degradation. Moreover, as per the United Nations, approximately 50 million eclectic tonnes of electronic waste are generated annually, which creates the need for proper disposal. AI’s Role in Climate Change Every AI system is also contributing towards the steps of global warming. The higher electricity consumption often correlates with heavy reliance on fossil fuels, the major component of the global energy mix. The current usage of AI systems is trying to improvise this challenge, which might create a paradox where technological innovations can hinder climate goals. For example, Google's DeepMind AI project has significantly optimized its data center operations by reducing energy use for cooling. However, scaling up such projects globally remains a hurdle. Conclusion There is no doubt that artificial intelligence is all set to bring new and impressive opportunities, while its environmental footprints are also raising the sustainability risks of AI . Taking care of and addressing these issues is a top priority for every developer, company, and policymaker. They all need to work together to bring a balance between AI and environmental impact . The future ahead brings us exciting opportunities, but they cannot come at the expense of the planet and interfere with the impact of AI on climate change . For a cleaner tomorrow, the need is to bring solutions that drive innovation and the environment together.

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The expanded Big Ten is poised to be a major player in this season's College Football Playoff. The 18-team conference had three of the top-four teams in the AP poll this week — No. 1 Oregon, No. 2 Ohio State and No. 4 Penn State. A one-loss Indiana team is ranked 10th but is still very much a contender to make the playoff, given how many Southeastern Conference teams have three defeats or more. Indiana's rise has been perhaps the Big Ten's biggest story this season. Much of the spotlight was on newcomers Oregon, Southern California, UCLA and Washington, but aside from the top-ranked Ducks, that foursome has struggled to impress. Meanwhile, the Hoosiers won their first 10 games under new coach Curt Cignetti before losing at Ohio State last weekend. Oregon beat Ohio State 32-31 back in October, and if the Buckeyes beat rival Michigan this weekend, they'll earn a rematch with the Ducks for the Big Ten title. And it's entirely possible another matchup between those two teams awaits in the CFP. Dillon Gabriel has quarterbacked Oregon to an unbeaten record, throwing for 3,066 yards and 22 touchdowns in 11 games. But don't overlook Iowa's Kaleb Johnson and his 21 rushing TDs, and quarterback Kurtis Rourke has been a big part of Indiana's improvement. Penn State's Abdul Carter has eight sacks and two forced fumbles and could be one of the top edge rushers drafted this year. Oregon (11-0, 8-0), Ohio State (10-1, 7-1), Penn State (10-1, 7-1), Indiana (10-1, 7-1), Illinois (8-3, 5-3), Iowa (7-4, 5-3), Michigan (6-5, 4-4), Minnesota (6-5, 4-4), Washington (6-5, 4-4), Southern California (6-5, 4-5), Nebraska (6-5, 3-5) and Rutgers (6-5, 3-5) have already reached the six-win mark for bowl eligibility. Michigan State (5-6, 3-5) and Wisconsin (5-6, 3-5) can join them. There may not be many firings in general at the top level of college football. The prospect of sharing revenue with athletes in the future might lead schools to be more judicious about shedding one coach and hiring a new one. Who should be most worried in the Big Ten? Well, Lincoln Riley is struggling to stay above .500 in his third season at USC. Purdue is 1-10, but coach Ryan Walters is only in his second season. Maryland's Mike Locksley has been there six years and his Terrapins are 4-7, but this was his first real step backward after guiding the team to three straight bowl wins. Cignetti has shown it is possible for a coaching change to push a previously moribund program to some impressive heights in a short amount of time — but the improvement has been more incremental at Michigan State following Jonathan Smith's arrival. Sherrone Moore wasn't a completely unknown commodity at Michigan after he won some massive games in place of a suspended Jim Harbaugh last year. But in his first season completely at the helm, the Wolverines have declined significantly following their national title a season ago. The Big Ten is home to one of the most dynamic freshmen in the country in Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith. He has 52 catches for 899 yards and nine touchdowns. Highly touted quarterback Dylan Raiola has teamed up with fellow freshman Jacory Barney (49 catches) to lead Nebraska to bowl eligibility. Ohio State is on track to land the Big Ten's top class, according to 247 Sports, but the big news recently was quarterback Bryce Underwood flipping from LSU to Michigan. If the Wolverines do in fact keep Underwood in his home state, that would be a big development for Moore. Get local news delivered to your inbox!By Funto Omojola, NerdWallet Mobile wallets that allow you to pay using your phone have been around for well more than a decade, and over those years they’ve grown in popularity, becoming a key part of consumers’ credit card usage. According to a “state of credit card report” for 2025 from credit bureau Experian, 53% of Americans in a survey say they use digital wallets more frequently than traditional payment methods. To further incentivize mobile wallet usage, some credit card issuers offer bonus rewards when you elect to pay that way. But those incentives can go beyond just higher reward rates. In fact, mobile wallets in some ways are becoming an essential part of activating and holding a credit card. For example, they can offer immediate access to your credit line, and they can be easier and safer than paying with a physical card. From a rewards perspective, it can make a lot of sense to reach for your phone now instead of your physical card. The Apple Card offers its highest reward rates when you use it through the Apple Pay mobile wallet. Same goes for the PayPal Cashback Mastercard® when you use it to make purchases via the PayPal digital wallet. The Kroger grocery store giant has a co-branded credit card that earns the most when you pay using an eligible digital wallet, and some major credit cards with quarterly rotating bonus categories have a history of incentivizing digital wallet use. But again, these days it’s not just about the rewards. Mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and PayPal can offer immediate access to your credit line while you wait for your physical card to arrive after approval. Indeed, most major issuers including Bank of America®, Capital One and Chase now offer instant virtual credit card numbers for eligible cards that can be used upon approval by adding them to a digital wallet. Additionally, many co-branded credit cards — those offered in partnership with another brand — commonly offer instant card access and can be used immediately on in-brand purchases. Credit cards typically take seven to 10 days to arrive after approval, so instant access to your credit line can be particularly useful if you need to make an urgent or unexpected purchase. Plus, they allow you to start spending toward a card’s sign-up bonus right away. As issuers push toward mobile payments, a growing number of merchants and businesses are similarly adopting the payment method. The percentage of U.S. businesses that used digital wallets increased to 62% in 2023, compared to 47% the previous year, according to a 2023 survey commissioned by the Federal Reserve Financial Services. Wider acceptance is potentially good news for the average American, who according to Experian has about four credit cards. While that won’t necessarily weigh down your wallet, it can be hard to manage multiple cards and rewards categories at once. Mobile wallets offer a more efficient way to store and organize all of your workhorse cards, while not having to carry around ones that you don’t use often. They can also help you more easily monitor your spending and rewards, and some even track your orders’ status and arrival time. Plus, paying with a digital wallet offers added security. That’s because it uses technology called tokenization when you pay, which masks your real credit card number and instead sends an encrypted “token” that’s unique to each payment. This is unlike swiping or dipping a physical card, during which your credit card number is more directly accessible. And again, because a mobile wallet doesn’t require you to have your physical cards present, there’s less chance of one falling out of your pocket or purse. More From NerdWallet Funto Omojola writes for NerdWallet. Email: fomojola@nerdwallet.com. The article Activating Your Credit Card? Don’t Skip the Mobile Wallet Step originally appeared on NerdWallet .

Family of Lyle and Erik Menendez told a judge Monday they want the men freed from the life sentences they are serving for the shotgun murders of their parents, as their court case suffered a delay. The pair have been in prison since a blockbuster trial in the 1990s that became almost compulsory viewing for millions of Americans. Television audiences were riveted by the gruesome details of the slayings of Jose and Kitty Menendez at the family's luxury Beverly Hills mansion. The two men, who have spent more than three decades behind bars, had been due to appear by videolink at a hearing in Los Angeles, their first court appearance in 28 years as a campaign to set them free gathers pace. But technical difficulties scuppered the appearance and the hearing was pushed back to the end of January. Nevertheless, Judge Michael Jesic called the two men's elderly aunts to the stand to hear them plead for the brothers to be freed. "I would like to be able to hug them and see them," Jose Menendez's older sister Terry Baralt, 85, said. "I would like them to come home." Kitty's sister, Joan Vander Molen, echoed that. "No child should go through what Erik and Lyle went through," she said. "They never knew if tonight will be the night when they would be raped." Prosecutors painted the crime as a cold-hearted bid by the then-young men -- Lyle was 21 and Erik was 18 -- to get their hands on their parents' $14 million fortune. But their attorneys described the 1989 killings as an act of desperate self-defense by young men subjected to years of sexual abuse and psychological violence at the hands of an abusive father and a complicit mother. The case saw a huge surge of renewed interest this year with the release of the Netflix hit "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story." The hearing comes after a campaign to secure their release, supported by Kim Kardashian and other celebrities. "Set them free before the Holidays!" wrote Tammi Menendez, Erik's wife, on social media last week. Public interest was such that the court held a lottery for the 16 seats in the public gallery. Nick Bonanno, a former high school classmate of Erik's, was the first to arrive at the court, taking his place at the head of the line at 4:30 am (1230 GMT). "I wanted to show support to... Eric and Lyle," he told AFP ahead of the hearing. "It's all about supporting and healing, not just for the families, but for us as a culture." Elena Gordon, 43, said she wanted "to witness a part of our local history." The hearing was intended as a starting point for lawyers working on three routes to free Erik Menendez, 53, and Lyle Menendez, 56. Attorney Mark Geragos has filed a writ of habeas corpus, an attempt to effectively vacate the brothers' first-degree murder conviction, which could free the brothers immediately. Another route is an effort to get the men re-sentenced on the same conviction, which would open the way for them to request parole. Finally, Geragos has submitted a clemency request to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Journalist Robert Rand, who wrote a book about the case, and who is in regular touch with the brothers, said the family was optimistic. But, he said, no one was expecting any quick fixes. "They're hopeful," he said. "They don't know what's going to happen. "I believe this could take much longer than was originally anticipated. It could be six months, could be eight months, could be a year, but eventually they will get out." With excitement over the case near fever pitch, tourists are regularly making pilgrimages to the Beverly Hills home where the killings took place. Australian Christian Hannah, who was born almost two decades after the double murders, made sure the home was a stop on his tour of celebrity hotspots, because of his fascination with the Netflix show. "It's really awesome seeing it in person," he told AFP last week. "It's just because you see it on TV and you see it in person, just feels really cool." pr-hg/amz/jgc Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, sports, arts & entertainment, state legislature, CFD news, and more.Salt AI Raises $3M, Elevates Aber Whitcomb to CEO

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The Philadelphia Phillies failed to reach the World Series after having high hopes in 2024. They could be aggressive this winter and try to build a championship roster. During an appearance on MLB Network's Hot Stove, Anthony Castrovince proposed this three-team trade between the Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals and Seattle Mariners that brings multiple All-Stars to Philadelphia in a seven-player blockbuster: Phillies receive: third baseman Nolan Arenado, right-handed pitcher Ryan Helsley, right-handed pitcher Ryan Hancock and cash considerations Cardinals receive: outfielder Justin Crawford, right-handed pitcher Mike Abel and outfielder Lazaro Montes Mariners receive: third baseman Alec Bohm Bohm is "on the trade block," according to ESPN's Jeff Passan . However, Castrovince notes that it does not necessarily make sense for the Cardinals to take on Bohm. The Phillies third baseman earned his first All-Star selection in 2024, but Castrovince does not see him as a fit for the Cardinals. However, if the Cardinals trade Helsley and Arenado, they are going to want significant prospect capital. With Bohn going to the Mariners, the Phillies would send their No. 3 and No. 6 prospects, according to MLB Pipeline , to the Cardinals. Seattle would send their No.3 prospect to the Cardinals as well. The Cardinals would get two of the Phillies' best young prospects while the Phillies get an eight-time All-Star in Arenado and a two-time All-Star in Helsley. Helsley just led Major League Baseball in saves and would take over as the closer the Phillies have long been searching for. Arenado would instantly take over for Bohm in the hot corner. Arenado slashed .272/.325/.719 with 16 home runs last season. He is a 10-time Gold Glover and six-time Platinum Glover. The Phillies would be moving on from Bohm when his value is as high as it has ever been. He will not be a free agent until after the 2026 season. More MLB: Proposed Phillies blockbuster cuts ties with Alec Bohm for $70 million All-Star

Vanda Murray doesn't think she would have made it to every night and weekly weightlifting. or signup to continue reading She is just weeks away from her 103 birthday and is the oldest gym goer at Burnie's Healthglo Fitness and Leisure Centre, in Tasmania. Ms Murray said she made the decision to start going to the gym almost two decades ago while living in Western Australia. "I knew someone who went to the gym and she was ," Ms Murray said. "I was so pleased because everyone at the gym was enjoying it and it kept them happy. "And that's the main thing isn't it? Happiness?" After moving to Tasmania eight months ago, Ms Murray started attending the Park Grove's gym Living Longer Living Stronger class, which is designed to inspire the older generation to keep strong and fit. Although she is unable to stand up on her own, the 102-year-old does all the exercises while sitting in her walker. She said the class helps her stay social and active. "I just have a chat and a giggle with the other people," Ms Murray said. "They're just happy people and they make me feel happy." Ms Murray's love for the gym is also paired with her other life pleasure; champagne. She has a glass before bed every night, and is famous among her friends and family for making boozy chocolate and cakes. Ninty-three-year-old Graeme Wheeler only stepped foot in the gym for the first time five years ago. He also attends the living longer class. Mr Wheeler, who still lives independently and prides himself on his vegetable garden, said he joined the classes after a failed double knee replacement that left him unable to bend his legs. "I kept falling over and broke a wrist one time so I was recommended to do balance exercises," Mr Wheeler said "At my age, I don't want to have any more falls." Mr Wheeler, who celebrated his 155 day of exercise last month, said going to the gym has helped his mind, motivation, balance and physical health. "They tell me if you don't use it, you lose it," he said. "The classes have activated my mind more and I have to keep my eye on where my feet are at all times." For Mr Wheeler, who spent his working life as a carpenter, he said the secret to a long life is to keep moving. "The only thing I can say is be active, don't sit around watching TV all day," he said. Tess Kelly is a journalist at The Advocate. Story tips and goss can be sent to tess.kelly@austcommunitymedia.com.au Tess Kelly is a journalist at The Advocate. Story tips and goss can be sent to tess.kelly@austcommunitymedia.com.au DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. 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Advertisement AdvertisementPresident-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status. While immigration officials have used the tech for years, an October letter from the Department of Homeland Security obtained exclusively by The Associated Press details how those tools — some of them powered by AI — help make life-altering decisions for immigrants, including whether they should be detained or surveilled. One algorithm, for example, ranks immigrants with a “Hurricane Score,” ranging from 1-5, to assess whether someone will “abscond” from the agency's supervision. The letter, sent by DHS Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Eric Hysen to the immigrant rights group Just Futures Law, revealed that the score calculates the potential risk that an immigrant — with a pending case — will fail to check in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The algorithm relies on several factors, he said, including an immigrant’s number of violations and length of time in the program, and whether the person has a travel document. Hysen wrote that ICE officers consider the score, among other information, when making decisions about an immigrant’s case. “The Hurricane Score does not make decisions on detention, deportation, or surveillance; instead, it is used to inform human decision-making,” Hysen wrote. Also included in the government’s tool kit is a mobile app called SmartLINK that uses facial matching and can track an immigrant’s specific location. Nearly 200,000 people without legal status who are in removal proceedings are enrolled in the Alternatives to Detention program, under which certain immigrants can live in the U.S. while their immigration cases are pending. In exchange, SmartLINK and GPS trackers used by ICE rigorously surveil them and their movements. The phone application draws on facial matching technology and geolocation data, which has been used before to find and arrest those using the app. Just Futures Law wrote to Hysen earlier this year, questioning the fairness of using an algorithm to assess whether someone is a flight risk and raising concerns over how much data SmartLINK collects. Such AI systems, which score or screen people, are used widely but remain largely unregulated even though some have been found to discriminate on race, gender or other protected traits. DHS said in an email that it is committed to ensuring that its use of AI is transparent and safeguards privacy and civil rights while avoiding biases. The agency said it is working to implement the Biden administration’s requirements on using AI , but Hysen said in his letter that security officials may waive those requirements for certain uses. Trump has publicly vowed to repeal Biden's AI policy when he returns to the White House in January. “DHS uses AI to assist our personnel in their work, but DHS does not use the outputs of AI systems as the sole basis for any law enforcement action or denial of benefits,” a spokesperson for DHS told the AP. Trump has not revealed how he plans to carry out his promised deportation of an estimated 11 million people living in the country illegally. Although he has proposed invoking wartime powers, as well as military involvement, the plan would face major logistical challenges — such as where to keep those who have been detained and how to find people spread across the country — that AI-powered surveillance tools could potentially address. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, did not answer questions about how they plan to use DHS’ tech, but said in a statement that “President Trump will marshal every federal and state power necessary to institute the largest deportation operation” in American history. Over 100 civil society groups sent a letter on Friday urging the Office of Management and Budget to require DHS to comply with the Biden administration’s guidelines. OMB did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Just Futures Law’s executive director, Paromita Shah, said if immigrants are scored as flight risks, they are more likely to remain in detention, "limiting their ability to prepare a defense in their case in immigration court, which is already difficult enough as it is.” SmartLINK, part of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, is run by BI Inc., a subsidiary of the private prison company The GEO Group. The GEO Group also contracts with ICE to run detention centers. ICE is tight-lipped about how it uses SmartLINK’s location feature to find and arrest immigrants. Still, public records show that during Trump’s first term in 2018, Manassas, Virginia-based employees of BI Inc. relayed immigrants’ GPS locations to federal authorities, who then arrested over 40 people. In a report last year to address privacy issues and concerns, DHS said that the mobile app includes security features that “prohibit access to information on the participant’s mobile device, with the exception of location data points when the app is open.” But the report notes that there remains a risk that data collected from people "may be misused for unauthorized persistent monitoring.” Such information could also be stored in other ICE and DHS databases and used for other DHS mission purposes, the report said. On investor calls earlier this month, private prison companies were clear-eyed about the opportunities ahead. The GEO Group’s executive chairman George Christopher Zoley said that he expects the incoming Trump administration to “take a much more aggressive approach regarding border security as well as interior enforcement and to request additional funding from Congress to achieve these goals.” “In GEO’s ISAP program, we can scale up from the present 182,500 participants to several hundreds of thousands, or even millions of participants,” Zoley said. That same day, the head of another private prison company told investors he would be watching closely to see how the new administration may change immigrant monitoring programs. “It’s an opportunity for multiple vendors to engage ICE about the program going forward and think about creative and innovative solutions to not only get better outcomes, but also scale up the program as necessary,” Damon Hininger, CEO of the private prison company CoreCivic Inc. said on an earnings call. GEO did not respond to requests for comment. In a statement, CoreCivic said that it has played “a valued but limited role in America’s immigration system” for both Democrats and Republicans for over 40 years.

Analysts with Truist Securities raised their price target on shares of ( ) Tuesday and named the Facebook parent company among the firm's favorite picks for 2025. Meta stock was trading flat in recent action. A team of Truist analysts led by Youssef Squali set a price target of 700 for Meta stock in a client note Tuesday, up from 650. The change was based on extending Truist's existing discounted cash flow analysis for shares of the Facebook and Instagram owner out to a sixth year, according to the note. But the analysts also published a separate note that rated Meta among their top picks for 2025. Squali called Meta the "social king that keeps reinventing itself." "Even at 3 billion-plus daily active users, Meta's Family of Apps is seeing growth in users and engagement, reflecting sticky apps powered by improving personalization and recommendation models, and advertising solutions that are driving superior (return on spending) for marketers," Squali wrote. On the , Meta stock is flat, last down a fraction at 623.11. Meta's Big Spending On AI Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta had gained 77% through the end of last week, which Trust analysts said was the top performance among the megacap stocks the firm covers. Meta derives nearly all its revenue from advertising. The tech giant is projected to post 21% revenue growth this year, which Truist's report noted is outpacing digital ad industry growth of 15%. Squali expects Meta's revenue growth to outpace the industry again in 2025, at 15% compared to 13.5%. Squali said improving monetization from its Reels product will help that growth. He is also bullish on the opportunity for Meta to provide for . One factor to watch is the company's . "We estimate capital expenditure growth in FY25 at more than 25%, following more than 45% in FY24 by our estimate to further build up its AI capacity/capability," Squali wrote. "AI-driven recommendation and ranking algorithms are already driving higher ad conversion and pricing," he said. "And we see more runway in 2025 from the launch of successive versions of (Meta's AI product) Llama, which should power a growing roster of capabilities across agents, commerce and services," he added. But that spending does provide at least some risk to Meta's free-cash-flow, the report added, particularly if economic conditions weaken. Truist's other top picks were ( ) and ( ). Meta Stock Near Record High Meta stock has pulled back slightly from a record high of 638.40, which the company's shares reached Dec. 11. Meta also notched a record high Friday for a fourth straight trading day. Shares of the Facebook parent broke out from a flat base chart pattern with a 3.5% gain on Dec. 3 and remain in a 5% buy zone. Meta has gained 76% year to date. The social media giant's stock has a 98 out of a perfect 99 IBD Composite Rating, per . It is the highest-rated stock out of 69 members in the internet content group tracked by IBD.Is Verstappen the GOAT? Four-time champ now among F1's greats