HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDENDSocial media users are misrepresenting a report released Thursday by the Justice Department inspector general's office, falsely claiming that it's proof the FBI orchestrated the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The watchdog report examined a number of areas, including whether major intelligence failures preceded the riot and whether the FBI in some way provoked the violence. Claims spreading online focus on the report's finding that 26 FBI informants were in Washington for election-related protests on Jan. 6, including three who had been tasked with traveling to the city to report on others who were potentially planning to attend the events. Although 17 of those informants either entered the Capitol or a restricted area around the building during the riot, none of the 26 total informants were authorized to do so by the bureau, according to the report. Nor were they authorized to otherwise break the law or encourage others to do so. Here's a closer look at the facts. CLAIM: A December 2024 report released by the Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General is proof that the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was a setup by the FBI. THE FACTS: That's false. The report found that no undercover FBI employees were at the riot on Jan. 6 and that none of the bureau's informants were authorized to participate. Informants, also known as confidential human sources, work with the FBI to provide information, but are not on the bureau’s payroll. Undercover agents are employed by the FBI. According to the report, 26 informants were in Washington on Jan. 6 in connection with the day's events. FBI field offices only informed the Washington Field Office or FBI headquarters of five informants that were to be in the field on Jan. 6. Of the total 26 informants, four entered the Capitol during the riot and an additional 13 entered a restricted area around the Capitol. But none were authorized to do so by the FBI, nor were they given permission to break other laws or encourage others to do the same. The remaining nine informants did not engage in any illegal activities. None of the 17 informants who entered the Capitol or surrounding restricted area have been prosecuted, the report says. A footnote states that after reviewing a draft of the report, the U.S. attorney's office in Washington said that it “generally has not charged those individuals whose only crime on January 6, 2021 was to enter restricted grounds surrounding the Capitol, which has resulted in the Office declining to charge hundreds of individuals; and we have treated the CHSs consistent with this approach.” The assistant special agent in charge of the Washington Field Office's counterterrorism division told the inspector general's office that he “denied a request from an FBI office to have an undercover employee engage in investigative activity on January 6.” He, along with then-Washington Field Office Assistant Director in Charge Steven D'Antuono, said that FBI policy prohibits undercover employees at First Amendment-protected events without investigative authority. Many social media users drew false conclusions from the report's findings. “JANUARY 6th WAS A SETUP!" reads one X post that had received more than 11,400 likes and shares as of Friday. “New inspector general report shows that 26 FBI/DOJ confidential sources were in the crowd on January 6th, and some of them went into the Capitol and restricted areas. Is it a coincidence that Wray put in his resignation notice yesterday? TREASON!” The mention of Wray's resignation refers to FBI Director Christopher Wray's announcement Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden's term in January. Other users highlighted the fact that there were 26 FBI informants in Washington on Jan. 6, but omitted key information about the findings of the report. These claims echo a fringe conspiracy theory advanced by some Republicans in Congress that the FBI played a role in instigating the events of Jan. 6, 2021, when rioters determined to overturn Republican Donald Trump's 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden stormed the Capitol in a violent clash with police. The report knocks that theory down. Wray called such theories “ludicrous” at a congressional hearing last year. Asked for comment on the false claims spreading online, Stephanie Logan, a spokesperson for the inspector general’s office, pointed The Associated Press to a press release about the report. In addition to its findings about the the FBI's involvement on Jan. 6, the report said that the FBI, in an action its now-deputy director described as a “basic step that was missed,” failed to canvass informants across all 56 of its field offices for any relevant intelligence ahead of time. That was a step, the report concluded, “that could have helped the FBI and its law enforcement partners with their preparations in advance of January 6.” However, it did credit the bureau for preparing for the possibility of violence and for trying to identify known “domestic terrorism subjects” who planned to come to Washington that day. The FBI said in a letter responding to the report that it accepts the inspection general’s recommendation “regarding potential process improvements for future events.” — Find AP Fact Checks here: https://apnews.com/APFactCheck .xslot88.kg8 。

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Suspect in killing of US health executive in custodyNBC Sports makes its first foray into doing alternate broadcast on Saturday when it puts the matchup between the and into the realm of the Madden video game universe. The Madden altcast will be streamed on Peacock with the main broadcast airing on NBC, beginning at 1 p.m. EST. It is the first time NBC has done an alternate broadcast of an NFL game. CBS has done at least one game since the 2020 season, while ESPN/ABC have the “ManningCast” as well as animated presentations featuring “ ” and “ .” Amazon Prime Video also has “Prime Vision with Next Gen Stats” during “Thursday Night Football.” “It’s ironic that you want to make the video game as much as actual live play as possible and now you are doing the opposite of trying to make the real game look like the video game,” said Josh Helmrich, the NFL’s senior director of media and Next Gen Stats. The altcast on Peacock will blend video game elements — such as Madden 25 graphics, route trees, player cards, button icons on eligible receivers and player ratings — with live action. GenuisIQ will provide real-time data via the league’s Next Gen Stats. There will also be times when animations from the video game — such as touchdown celebrations — will be used instead of live action. NBC has used the “Sunday Night Football” games the last two weeks as test broadcasts to make sure all the technology was working as well as build cohesion in the studio in Stamford, Connecticut, with the announcers doing the game. Paul Burmeister will handle the play-by-play with Madden NFL expert Kurt Benkert and six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Ochocinco providing commentary. Ochocinco will serve as a real-time player “ratings adjuster.” Henry Leverette, who won the Ultimate Madden Bowl championship ring in February, will also be part of the broadcast. Burmeister noted earlier this week that there will be more hard core football schematic chess match talk on the altcast compared to what might happen on a traditional football broadcast. “I’m really excited to toe that line and weave this in to show how much parallel the game has to the real game itself,” Benkert said. “I think will resonate really well with the younger audience and with people that are used to seeing it in the video game that way.” While the Madden video game is known for the high camera view above the quarterback, that will be used only for replays or to show formations before plays. The traditional sideline camera will be used the most since that better shows route trees and other features most associated with the game. In an added twist, Ochocinco will be able to adjust a player’s rating depending on what happens during the game. The Texans (9-5) have clinched the AFC South while the AFC West champion Chiefs (13-1) are looking to remain the conference’s top seed. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce were two of only six players to begin the season with 99 overall ratings in the Madden game. Houston’s highest-rated players in Madden are offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (95) and running back Joe Mixon (93). Eleven players on the Texans and Chiefs rosters have a Madden rating above 90. The Madden altcast also takes on personal meaning for NBC Sports Executive Producer of NFL Fred Gaudelli, who was Madden’s producer during the final seven years of his broadcast career. Madden joined ABC’s “Monday Night Football” in 2002 before Madden and Gaudelli moved to NBC for the start of “Sunday Night Football” in 2006. “The one thing John held fast is you couldn’t put something in the video game that you couldn’t do in a real game,” Gaudelli said. “I had some memorable times picking his brain about the advent of the video game and what led him to it. He has been foremost in my mind as we’ve all tried to strategize what this should look like on Saturday.” ___ AP NFL: Joe Reedy, The Associated Press

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Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas —Jerry Treñas/Facebook ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Jerry Treñas has announced his readiness to retreat into a quieter life after 39 years in politics after the city’s voters choose their new leaders in next year’s midterm elections. The mayor, in a statement released on Dec. 6, said he was looking forward to a “stress-free life” after years in public service since he was appointed as city councilor at the age of 29 in 1986. Treñas, 67, said he would be focusing on spending more time with his grandchildren and returning to his practice of law. READ: Iloilo City approves P4.1-B local budget for 2025 “I will be enjoying my six lovely granddaughters as they grow up, and I will also engage in limited law practice. I have already requested the lawyers at the law office to clean my room so I will have a place to go in case I need to keep myself busy,” he said. Treñas, who has five children with wife Rosalie, had been on medical leave since late September this year after he underwent a bile duct procedure in Manila. On Dec. 2, he said the bag attached to his bile duct was removed. “I feel much stronger now. Moving around is easier without the tube and bag and I’m incredibly grateful for this progress,” Treñas said. “This is my second life, granted by the grace of our Lord, and I intend to enjoy it while I still can. God is so good,” he added. The mayor was expected to return to work on Dec. 9. Treñas originally intended to run for another term, a third for this tenure and his sixth overall as mayor. However, he changed his mind on Oct. 3 and decided to instead back his daughter, mayoralty candidate Raisa Treñas-Chu, who is serving as his executive assistant. Treñas-Chu is running against independent candidate Roland Magahin, a former president of the city’s Terminal Market Vendors Associations. “I will be like a tutor to my daughter Raisa. I will always be there,” said Treñas of his daughter, should she win the elections. “I [also] intend to share my limited time and expertise with local chief executives who seek my advice and assistance in any way I can,” he added. Treñas served as city councilor from 1986 to April 1992. He became mayor in 2001, serving three terms until 2010. He also served as congressman of the city’s lone district from 2010 to 2019. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . Treñas ran again and won as mayor of Iloilo City in 2019, defeating his brother-in-law, then mayor Jose Espinosa III. Treñas was reelected in 2022.Romad Dean scores 16 to lead Fordham over Maine 87-72

Nordstrom Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsAdvanced Analytics Market Size, Share, Latest Trends, Growth Factors, Industry Opportunities, Advance Technology And Forecast - 2028Miles Education has made history with M-PACT, India's first Public Accounting Global Capability Center (GCC) Conclave. Held on December 7, 2024, the event attracted over 500 participants, including representatives from the Big 4, public accounting firms, and academia, highlighting India's emerging dominance in public accounting on the global stage. The conclave set the tone for forward-thinking discussions on reshaping the accounting sector with a focus on Talent, Technology, and Transformation. Esteemed panelists shared insights on India's exceptional talent pool and groundbreaking innovations, affirming its position at the forefront of global accounting excellence. Pivotal discussions on workforce readiness, technological impact, and industry-academia collaboration resonated with the aim of steering the profession towards a future-ready landscape. With the unveiling of the Public Accounting GCC Excellence (PAGE) Council, a new chapter in strategic initiatives and global leadership in accounting has begun. (With inputs from agencies.)

Advanced Analytics Market Size, Share, Latest Trends, Growth Factors, Industry Opportunities, Advance Technology And Forecast - 2028 12-20-2024 12:08 AM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire IBM (US), Oracle (US), Google (US), SAP (Germany), Microsoft (US), SAS Institute (US), KNIME (Switzerland), FICO (US), Altair (US), AWS (US), Salesforce (US), TIBCO Software (US), Alteryx (US), Teradata (US), Adobe (US), Absolutdata Analytics (US), Moody� Advanced Analytics Market by Offering (Solutions & Services), Business Function (Sales & Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain), Type (Big Data Analytics, Risk Analytics), Vertical (BFSI, Telecom) and Region - Global Forecast to 2028. The global advanced analytics market [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/advanced-analytics-market-58104148.html?utm_campaign=advancedanalyticsmarket&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=paidpr ] is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.6% during the forecast period, increasing from an estimated USD 64.3 billion in 2023 to USD 226.2 billion by 2028. Key factors driving this growth include the increasing adoption of big data and related technologies to enhance real-time data processing and the rising demand for cloud-based analytics solutions, offering improved accessibility and cost efficiency. Download PDF Brochure@ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=58104148 [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=58104148&utm_campaign=advancedanalyticsmarket&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=paidpr ] By offering, services to register for the highest CAGR during the forecast period The scope of the services segment comprises training and consulting, system integration and implementation, and support and maintenance. The services segment of the advanced analytics market is growing rapidly. These services play a vital role in properly functioning advanced analytics solutions. Advanced analytics vendors require technical support and consulting services to deploy their solutions quickly and smoothly in the market. By type, big data analytics to register for the highest market size during the forecast period Big data analytics are frequently leveraged by financial services organizations looking to mine massive amounts of stock market data to identify and capitalize off previously unknown trends. Public health organizations are also increasingly leveraging huge amounts of population health data to develop better policies, treatment, and healthcare practices. Big data has changed and revolutionized the way businesses and organizations work. A lot of enterprises from different industries benefit from big data techniques and processing methods. By region, Asia Pacific to account for highest growth rate during forecast period Asia Pacific is witnessing significant technological innovation in advanced analytics. Several Asian countries, such as Japan, China, and India, are leveraging information-intensive technologies, and advanced analytics is one of the leading technology trends. With new growth opportunities declining in conventional, strong markets such as North America and Europe, several vendors are showing an interest in Asia Pacific. China, Japan, and India are technology-driven countries and present major opportunities in terms of investments and revenues. Request Sample Pages@ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/requestsampleNew.asp?id=58104148 [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/requestsampleNew.asp?id=58104148&utm_campaign=advancedanalyticsmarket&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=paidpr ] Unique Features in the Advanced Analytics Market The advanced analytics market stands out due to its seamless integration with big data technologies. These solutions allow organizations to process vast amounts of structured and unstructured data, uncovering hidden patterns and generating actionable insights. This capability enhances decision-making and provides a significant competitive advantage. One of the most notable features of advanced analytics is its ability to process data in real time. By leveraging cutting-edge algorithms and high-speed computing, businesses can make informed decisions instantly, enabling them to respond to dynamic market conditions and customer needs effectively. The shift toward cloud-based analytics solutions has transformed the market. These solutions offer scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, allowing businesses of all sizes to access advanced analytics tools without significant infrastructure investments. The cloud also ensures better collaboration and data accessibility across teams and locations. The market is distinguished by its focus on predictive and prescriptive analytics. Predictive analytics helps forecast future trends, while prescriptive analytics provides recommendations for optimal decision-making. This dual approach empowers organizations to not only anticipate challenges but also take proactive measures. Advanced analytics solutions are increasingly tailored to meet the unique needs of various industries, such as healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing. These customized tools address specific challenges, such as fraud detection in banking, personalized medicine in healthcare, and inventory optimization in retail. Major Highlights of the Advanced Analytics Market The widespread implementation of big data tools is a key highlight, enabling organizations to analyze vast datasets. This adoption is fueling innovations and helping businesses identify trends, optimize operations, and improve customer experiences. The ability to process data in real time has emerged as a game-changer. Advanced analytics solutions empower companies to act swiftly in response to evolving market conditions, customer behaviors, and operational challenges, thereby improving business agility. The transition to cloud-based analytics is a major highlight, driven by the demand for scalable, cost-effective, and accessible solutions. These platforms facilitate remote collaboration and provide organizations with the flexibility to adapt to varying workloads. Organizations are increasingly leveraging predictive analytics to forecast future trends and prescriptive analytics to receive actionable recommendations. This dual capability is transforming strategic planning and operational efficiency across sectors. Advanced analytics solutions are tailored to address unique industry challenges, such as fraud detection in financial services, patient outcome prediction in healthcare, and supply chain optimization in manufacturing. This industry-centric approach enhances their value proposition. Inquire Before Buying@ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Enquiry_Before_BuyingNew.asp?id=58104148 [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Enquiry_Before_BuyingNew.asp?id=58104148&utm_campaign=advancedanalyticsmarket&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=paidpr ] Top Companies in the Advanced Analytics Market Some major players in the advanced analytics market include IBM (US), Oracle (US), Google (US), SAP (Germany), Microsoft (US), SAS Institute (US), KNIME (Switzerland), FICO (US), Altair (US), AWS (US), Salesforce (US), TIBCO Software (US), Alteryx (US), Teradata (US), Adobe (US), Absolutdata Analytics (US), Moody's Analytics (US), Qlik (US), Databricks (US), Dataiku (US), Kinetica (US), MathWorks (US), Anaconda (US), H2O.ai (US), Domino Data Lab (US), DataRobot (US), DataChat (US), Imply (US), Promethium (US), Siren (Ireland), Tellius (US), SOTA Solutions (Germany), and Vanti Analytics (Israel). Google Google, one of the world's leading technology companies, has a significant presence in the advanced analytics market. The company offers a range of products and services that enable organizations to analyze and derive insights from vast amounts of data. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides a comprehensive suite of cloud-based services for advanced analytics. It offers scalable infrastructure, storage, and computing power necessary to process and analyze large datasets. GCP includes services like BigQuery for data warehousing and analytics, Dataflow for real-time data processing, and AI Platform for machine learning and predictive analytics. IBM Focused on advanced analytics, IBM is one of the major players in the market. Within the past two years, IBM has shifted its focus from the hardware business to digital, with increased investments in data, analytics, and advanced analytics. IBM offers IBM Advanced Analytics in the advanced analytics market. This solution helps discover actionable data-driven insights to drive customer engagement, reveal revenue-increasing opportunities, and outsmart frauds for protecting revenue and reputation. Oracle In the advanced analytics market, it offers Oracle Analytics, which is a complete platform with ready-to-use services for a wide variety of workloads and data. It provides actionable insights from all types of data in the cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid deployment. It empowers business users, data engineers, and data scientists to access and process relevant data, evaluate predictions, and make quick, accurate decisions. SAP SAP is a prominent player in the Advanced Analytics Market, offering a suite of solutions designed to help businesses leverage data for informed decision-making. SAP's advanced analytics portfolio includes SAP HANA, an in-memory database that facilitates real-time analytics, and SAP Analytics Cloud, which provides integrated business intelligence (BI), planning, and predictive analytics. These tools enable organizations to analyze large volumes of data from various sources, uncover hidden insights, and forecast future trends. By integrating advanced analytics into their operations, businesses can improve efficiency, drive innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in the market. KNIME KNIME (Switzerland) is a key player in the Advanced Analytics Market, known for its open-source platform that empowers organizations to create, execute, and optimize data workflows. KNIME Analytics Platform offers robust capabilities for data integration, processing, analysis, and visualization, catering to a wide range of industries. Its user-friendly, modular interface allows users to build comprehensive data pipelines and apply advanced machine learning algorithms without extensive programming knowledge. By enabling seamless data blending and advanced analytics, KNIME helps businesses derive actionable insights, enhance data-driven decision-making, and accelerate innovation. Media Contact Company Name: MarketsandMarkets Trademark Research Private Ltd. 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Mich. Grant Funds Using AI to Extract Minerals from BatteriesLONDON (AP) — West Ham players showed their support for seriously injured teammate Michail Antonio before and during their Premier League home win against Wolverhampton on Monday, two days after his car crash. The players warmed up in “Antonio 9” jerseys and walked on to the field in tops adorning his name. The club will put the walk-out tops up for auction along with every match jersey worn against Wolves, with the proceeds going to medical charities and matched by the club’s board. West Ham fans stood in London Stadium and applauded for Antonio in the ninth, and when captain Jarrod Bowen scored the 2-1 winner in the second half, he approached supporters behind the goal carrying an Antonio jersey. “To share that moment, he's not here with us but I'm sure (Antonio) was watching and the fans, you heard them,” Bowen told broadcaster Sky Sports. “An emotional couple of days.” Before the game, Bowen said, “Everyone loves Mic, he is a big character. “He is not just a teammate, he is a friend and has been for many years. A dad as well to beautiful children. It is one of those things where life is bigger than football. The main thing is Mic is safe and well and here to tell the story. Saturday was a really difficult time. He is a warrior and a fighter, he always has been, and I know he will be back stronger for this." Antonio, a 34-year-old Jamaica international, was recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery on what West Ham described as a “lower limb fracture.” He was involved in a one-car incident outside London on Saturday, after which he was hospitalized and kept under close supervision. He wished the team well by video before the match. Antonio has made more than 300 appearances for West Ham since joining the club from Nottingham Forest in 2015, and played in all 14 games this season before the incident. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerA 7-year-old dispute between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and prevent an artificial intelligence "dictatorship" is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker's ongoing shift into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging it had betrayed its founding aims as a nonprofit research lab benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. The world's richest man, whose companies include Tesla, SpaceX and social media platform X, last year started his own rival AI company, xAI. Musk says it faces unfair competition from OpenAI and its close business partner Microsoft, which has supplied the huge computing resources needed to build AI systems such as ChatGPT. “OpenAI and Microsoft together exploiting Musk’s donations so they can build a for-profit monopoly, one now specifically targeting xAI, is just too much,” says Musk's filing that alleges the companies are violating the terms of Musk’s foundational contributions to the charity. OpenAI is filing a response Friday opposing Musk’s requested order, saying it would cripple OpenAI’s business and mission to the advantage of Musk and his own AI company. A hearing is set for January before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. At the heart of the dispute is a 2017 internal power struggle at the fledgling startup that led to Altman becoming OpenAI's CEO. Musk also wanted the job, according to emails revealed as part of the court case, but grew frustrated after two other OpenAI co-founders said he would hold too much power as a major shareholder and chief executive if the startup succeeded in its goal to achieve better-than-human AI known as artificial general intelligence , or AGI. Musk has long voiced concerns about how advanced forms of AI could threaten humanity. “The current structure provides you with a path where you end up with unilateral absolute control over the AGI," said a 2017 email to Musk from co-founders Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman. “You stated that you don't want to control the final AGI, but during this negotiation, you've shown to us that absolute control is extremely important to you.” In the same email, titled “Honest Thoughts,” Sutskever and Brockman also voiced concerns about Altman's desire to be CEO and whether he was motivated by “political goals.” Altman eventually succeeded in becoming CEO, and has remained so except for a period last year when he was fired and then reinstated days later after the board that ousted him was replaced. OpenAI published the messages Friday in a blog post meant to show its side of the story, particularly Musk's early support for the idea of making OpenAI a for-profit business so it could raise money for the hardware and computer power that AI needs. It was Musk, through his wealth manager Jared Birchall, who first registered “Open Artificial Technologies Technologies, Inc.”, a public benefit corporation, in September 2017. Then came the “Honest Thoughts” email that Musk described as the “final straw.” “Either go do something on your own or continue with OpenAI as a nonprofit,” Musk wrote back. Musk didn't immediately respond to emailed requests for comment sent to his companies Friday. Asked about his frayed relationship with Musk at a New York Times conference last week, Altman said he felt “tremendously sad” but also characterized Musk’s legal fight as one about business competition. “He’s a competitor and we’re doing well,” Altman said. He also said at the conference that he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence with President-elect Donald Trump. OpenAI said Friday that Altman plans to make a $1 million personal donation to Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships with the incoming administration. —————————— The Associated Press and OpenAI have a licensing and technology agreement allowing OpenAI access to part of the AP’s text archives. Matt O'brien, The Associated Press

NoneThe year 2024 witnessed a rise in spontaneous travel among Indian international travellers , with nearly half of them making last-minute plans, barely less than a week before their departure, reveals a new report. The travel report, conducted by travel-banking fintech platform Niyo, highlights the evolving mindset of Indian travellers, who are embracing flexibility, prioritising experiences, and benefiting from streamlined travel processes. "Forty eight percent of international flight bookings by Indians this year were made just 0-7 days before travel. This trend was supported by easier travel access, with 58 countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival options to Indian passport holders," reads the report findings. While many travellers booked international flights at short notice, the report said "30 per cent of visa applications" were submitted 16-30 days before travel, implying a certain degree of preparation. Dubai, which according to the report was by far the most preferred destination for Indian travellers, attracted "45 per cent" of holidaymakers with its luxurious shopping and entertainment. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) The list was followed by Vietnam, known for its culture and natural beauty, which drew 15 per cent travellers. Smaller number of travellers, accounting for one per cent each, chose Oman and Japan. 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Whether you’re a remote worker or work in a high-power office setting, communication in meetings can be essential. If you struggle to remember or hear everything that’s said, you can benefit from the AISPEECH Conference Speakerphone M6. It’s all about holding smarter meetings. This is a sponsored article and was made possible by AISPEECH. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author, who maintains editorial independence, even when a post is sponsored. The pandemic was life-changing for everyone. It changed the scope of relationships, business, etc. Key to everything in life is communication. The global health crisis led to a boom in videoconferencing apps and made Zoom a household name – whether for work or personal lives. Yet, when you’re not physically in the room with someone, it can be hard to clearly hear everything going on. In 2024, there isn’t a single aspect of technology that hasn’t been affected by artificial intelligence (AI). It helps every aspect, including – and especially – communication. The AISPEECH Conference Speakerphone M6 uses AI to help you communicate better in meetings – whether business nor personal. The speakerphone is a small device that can be carried with you from work to home. It’s aided by AI, ChatGPT to be exact, and will take dictation of your meetings. It allows you to think and speak more efficiently, with no worries of capturing every word that is said. The AISPEECH Speakerphone has simple packaging and only includes what is absolutely necessary: the speakerphone, a carrying bag, and a small user manual. The small user manual doesn’t explain everything. It tells you what the buttons are, how to turn it on, turn Bluetooth on, connect it, how to use Directional Voice Pickup, how to charge it, and how to check the battery. It also directs you to a website for further information. It doesn’t really tell you how to use it to transcribe meetings. It takes advantage of every inch of its 4.43” x 4.43” x 1.39” size. It features tiny microphones all around the circumference of its body, has volume controls, a volume and battery level indicator, and mute, smart, Directional Voice Pickup, power, and Bluetooth buttons. Additionally, a built-in USB-A cable is nestled into the bottom. After turning it on, I saw that it had more than 20% power left, so I didn’t charge it just yet. Though, the specs show that it has a 25-hour battery life. I turned the Bluetooth on and connected it very easily, as it’s plug-and-play. It can also connect to your computer through Bluetooth or be plugged in via the USB-A cable. It quite literally could not be any easier. Connecting was a quick and smooth process. The convenience already had me thinking of multiple uses. While I was charging the speakerphone, I issued a command to Siri on my iPhone. I heard Siri’s answer coming from somewhere else, clear as day. I couldn’t figure it out at first, then I realized the speakerphone was already hard at work. The sound was very clear. Even if something else were going on in the room, it wouldn’t matter, as the device has active noise cancellation. Once you go to the website that is mentioned in the user manual, it directs you to “Start for Free,” which has you setting up an account with the Notta web app. The account is only free for three months, and you’re encouraged to go Pro after being asked some questions on how you plan to use the Notta. Billed annually, it’s $97.19 ($8.10/month), and billed monthly, it’s $13.49. That’s a bit of a hefty price, but if you have many instances where you’re wishing you had a transcript, it would be worth it. Through the software, you can record your screen, record calls, or record meetings through third-party videoconferencing apps, such as Zoom, Meet, Teams, etc. I tried it out on a call with a friend. We needed to connect on meeting the next day to set up a volunteer table for a social club we belong to. I used Zoom, and through the Zoom app on my iPad Pro, I started a meeting, added my friend, then added Notta as another person on the call. The Notta Bot even informed both of us that it was recording. It was that simple. It was also very clear, as if my friend were sitting right across from me. After finishing the call, I returned to the Notta web app, and my transcription was already waiting. Not only did it provide a transcription, but it provided a summary of our entire conversation and chapter summaries. It also included, unbelievably, action items. It bullet-pointed for me what my friend and I had to do based on our conversation. That was fantastic! I can’t tell you how many times I end a meeting or phone conversation and can’t remember what I was supposed to do. I also tried a few phone conversations. Again, it couldn’t have been simpler. With the AISPEECH Speakerphone turned on, I chose to translate the conversation in Notta and called my friend. We continued the conversation that we’d had on Zoom. As we were talking, I saw Notta transcribing and rewriting as we spoke. This was the first time the AISPEECH speakerphone didn’t perform exactly as expected. It rewrote what we’d said in the conversation, correcting where it felt it needed to. It made my casual conversation much more business-like and even “corrected” something to make it incorrect, but this was because it was translating the conversation and not transcribing it To transcribe it word for word, I had to click off the option for real-time translation . This time it didn’t rewrite my wording, but the rest of the usage was the same. I once again had a summary, chapters, and action items. I was also still limited to three minutes. There are infinite uses for the AISPEECH Speakerphone and the Notta web app. In fact, because the Notta transcription was so amazing, it was easy to forget about the speakerphone quietly working, doing its job. It would work great in a live meeting with a group of people and someone else calling in. Everyone would be heard, and the Notta app would be able to make sense of it all. That’s when the Directional Voice Pickup button could be used. I only wish there were more instructions given. The only smart features I used were via Notta. I wasn’t able to use the “Smart” button, as it appears it’s meant to work with the software, and I was using it on my iPad Pro. I also wish Notta allowed me to transcribe phone calls for more than three minutes in the free version. If you’re looking to make attending and hosting meetings much easier, pick up the AISPEECH Conference Speakerphone M6 for $119.99. Our latest tutorials delivered straight to your inbox Laura has spent more than 20 years writing news, reviews, and op-eds, with the majority of those years as an editor as well. She has exclusively used Apple products for the past 35 years. In addition to writing and editing at MTE, she also runs the site's sponsored review program.

Gandey (Giridih): The counting of votes for the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections begins on Saturday, with all eyes on the Gandey constituency in Giridih district. A crucial seat in the state, Gandey has witnessed intense competition this year, particularly between Kalpana Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Muniya Devi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The outcome is uncertain, as both parties have invested heavily in the region, with local issues and national politics fueling the electoral battle. In a state-wide election that saw a strong voter turnout of 68.01%, Gandey recorded an impressive 73.36% participation, underscoring the significance of this contest. Voting was conducted from 7 am to 6 pm on Wednesday, marking the end of an intense electoral exercise. Kalpana Soren, the sitting MLA and wife of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, is seeking re-election from Gandey. She has a solid track record, having won the seat in a by-election in May 2024 by a comfortable margin of over 27,000 votes. With strong local support, she remains a formidable contender, despite facing opposition from the BJP. Muniya Devi, a newcomer to mainstream politics, has been fielded by the BJP. Though relatively unknown at the state level, she has local experience, having served as the District Council member and president of the Jamua Council. Her entry into the BJP in 2023 has brought a fresh perspective to the party’s campaign in the region. Representing the Jharkhand Loktantrik Congress Morcha (JLKM), Md Aqueel Akhtar is seen as a lesser-known figure in the Gandey contest. His limited presence on the ground has made him less influential compared to the leading contenders. Bangladeshi Infiltration: One of the key issues dominating the Gandey election is the alleged infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals into the Santhal Pargana region. Hemant Soren has raised concerns about how this issue is affecting the tribal demographic. He has accused the BJP-led central government of not addressing illegal immigration, further politicizing the matter. Corruption Allegations: Corruption has been a major talking point for the BJP, with allegations against the ruling JMM government. The BJP has also criticized JMM's monthly cash transfer scheme, calling it ineffective and a tool for political manipulation, while JMM defends it as essential welfare for the poor. In the 2019 Jharkhand Assembly elections, the seat was won by Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad of JMM, who defeated BJP’s Jai Prakash Verma by 8,855 votes.( MENAFN - News Direct) --News Direct-- Action 24/7 , a major Tennessee sportsbook, today announced it is partnering with California-based sports betting technology and media provider WagerWir to launch ActionWireTM, a marketplace for active sports bets on the Action 24/7 sportsbook. This first-of-its-kind partnership will give Tennessee sports bettors unprecedented value and optionality, enabling them to buy and sell previously placed wagers on an open secondary market. The partnership kicks off with a marketing and media collaboration as the two companies work towards integrating the marketplace into the Action 24/7 app. This marks the latest online sportsbook in the United States to implement WagerWire's revolutionary secondary market feature, which has also proven to be very successful in daily fantasy and social casino settings. “We're proud to bring innovation directly to our Tennessee community,” said Andrew Jack , GM, of Operations at Action 24/7.“ActionWire is more than just a feature; it's a game-changer for how our players connect with and control their bets. Offering such a differentiating feature will continue to make us an attractive option for bettors looking for a sportsbook that focuses on player empowerment.” The marketplace allows bettors to treat their wagers as liquid assets that can be bought and sold, in whole or in part, at any time until the buzzer, creating a new standard for innovation and player engagement in the online sports betting industry. “Our mission is to empower bettors and unlock value for operators, so we are thrilled to be working with the team at Action 24/7 that also live by these principles and go above and beyond to cater to their passionate local fanbase in the Tennessee market.” said Zach Docto , WagerWire CEO.“This marks another important milestone for our company as we bring our solution to the licensed OSB market following the great results we've seen so far in other forms of real money gaming.” As part of the partnership with Action 24/7, Tennessee's only locally-owned sportsbook, WagerWire will amplify big ticket storie to generate brand awareness for the sportsbook as well as secure potential buyers. One such example unfolding in real time is with a Tennessee bettor named Calvin who holds a parlay with the final leg hinging on Ohio State winning the 2025 College Football National Championship. “I stand to win $437,000 if Ohio State wins the championship, but between a tough path and a wide-open field, the Buckeyes still have their work cut out for them,” Calvin said.“If this was an Action 24/7 ticket I could post it on ActionWire and engage offers for all or part of it, as opposed to just sitting back and hoping Ohio State can win four consecutive tough games. I imagine any bettors in a similar position would love to have the ability to sell at least part of a bet like this.” WagerWire and Action 24/7 will also combine to participate in social media engagement across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X, with a focus on community-driven storytelling as well as contests, giveaways, branded ad wrappers on video content, and hyper-targeted campaigns for Tennessee bettors. Wire Media, WagerWire's media arm, has seen rapid growth since its launch in early 2024, signaling a strong foundation for driving the partnership's marketing and engagement strategies. About Wire Industries Wire Industries Inc was founded with the mission to bring a more efficient, open, and entertaining market to real money gaming of all types, unlocking value for the entire ecosystem. The company was established in 2021 with its flagship brand WagerWire and now owns and operates Wire Technologies and Wire Media Group. Wire Technologies includes the company's in-house data science team and core marketplace platform that powers WagerWire, FantasyWire, PonyWire and ContestWire, while Wire Media Group operates their media network and affiliate marketing division. You can download the WagerWire app in the Apple App Store and Google Play , and find them @WagerWire on Twitter/X , TikTok , and LinkedI , and @WagerWireLive on Instagram . Wire Industries is dedicated to providing a responsible gaming environment. If you think you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, resources are available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER or reach out to their Chief Responsibility Officer Carolina Young directly at .... About Action 24/7 Founded in 2020, Action 24/7 is a by Tennesseans for Tennesseans sportsbook based out of Nashville, TN. Action 24/7 is the only locally owned and operated Tennessee sportsbook offering high market limits. Action 24/7 never limits players, offers instant withdrawals, and offers a world-class customer experience. Winners are always Welcome. Bailey Irelan ... View source version on newsdirect: MENAFN19122024005728012573ID1109014795 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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