Qatar tribune Agencies Dakar Ethiopia and Somalia have found a peaceful compromise in a simmering dispute over access to the Red Sea. With Turkey acting as mediator, the two countries in the Horn of Africa said they would finalize an agreement in the coming months that could, for example, allow the landlocked country of Ethiopia to lease long-term a port in the territory of the neighbouring coastal state. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed presented the agreement at a press conference in Ankara on Thursday. Hailing the agreement, Erdogan said he hoped the deal would be “the first step towards a new beginning based on peace and cooperation between Somalia and Ethiopia”, and would eventually ensure that Ethiopia – the most populous land-locked country in the world – gains sea access. “I believe with the meeting we had today, especially with Ethiopia’s demands to access the sea, my brother Sheikh Mohamud will give the necessary support for accessing the sea,” the Turkish leader said. “This joint declaration focuses on the future, not the past, and records the principles that these two friendly countries, which are very important to us, will build from now on,” Erdogan said later in a post on social media. The crisis between the neighbours began about a year ago when Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland agreed to grant Ethiopia access to the Red Sea. Somalia saw this as a violation of its sovereignty. Speaking alongside Erdogan, his remarks translated into Turkish, Ethiopia’s Abiy said: “We have addressed the misunderstandings that have occurred over the past year.” “Ethiopia’s desire for secure access to the sea is a peaceful venture and will benefit our neighbours, it is a venture that must be seen in the spirit of cooperation, not suspicion,” he said. The Somali leader, whose remarks were also translated, said the agreement had “put a halt to their differences” and that his nation was “ready to work with the Ethiopian leadership and the Ethiopian people”. Ethiopia, with a population of around 126 million, has long sought access to the Red Sea, a major trade route connecting East Africa to the Middle East, Europe and Asia. So far, Ethiopia’s only trade route via the Red Sea has been through the port of Djibouti - at extremely high costs. Talks with neighbours Eritrea and Somalia have been unsuccessful in the past and often ended in tension. Copy 13/12/2024 10CleanSpark, Inc. Logo (PRNewsfoto/CleanSpark, Inc.) LAS VEGAS , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK), America's Bitcoin Miner ® ("CleanSpark" or the "Company"), today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $550 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030 (the "Convertible Notes") to the initial purchasers for resale in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). CleanSpark also expects to grant the initial purchasers of the Convertible Notes an option to purchase, within a 13-day period beginning on, and including the date on which the Convertible Notes are first issued, up to an additional $100 million aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes. The offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether, when or on what terms the offering may be completed. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to pay the cost of the capped call transactions (as described below), to use up to $125 million of the net proceeds to repurchase shares of the Company's common stock (the "common stock") from investors in the Convertible Notes, and the remaining net proceeds for the repayment in full of amounts outstanding under Company's line of credit with Coinbase , capital expenditures, acquisitions and general corporate purposes. The Convertible Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company. The Convertible Notes will not bear regular interest, and the principal amount of the Convertible Notes will not accrete. The Convertible Notes will mature on June 15, 2030 , unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms. Prior to December 15, 2029 , the Convertible Notes will be convertible only upon satisfaction of certain conditions and during certain periods, and thereafter, the Convertible Notes will be convertible at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. The Convertible Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of the common stock or a combination of cash and shares of the common stock, at the Company's election. The initial conversion rate and other terms of the Convertible Notes will be determined at the time of pricing in negotiations with the initial purchasers of the Convertible Notes. In connection with the pricing of the Convertible Notes, the Company expects to enter into privately negotiated capped call transactions with one or more of the initial purchasers of the Convertible Notes and/or other financial institutions (the "option counterparties"). If the initial purchasers of the Convertible Notes exercise their option to purchase additional Convertible Notes, the Company expects to use a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the additional Convertible Notes to enter into additional capped call transactions with the option counterparties. The capped call transactions are expected generally to reduce potential dilution to the common stock upon conversion of any Convertible Notes and/or offset any cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted Convertible Notes, as the case may be, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap. In connection with establishing their initial hedges of the capped call transactions, the Company expects the option counterparties or their respective affiliates to purchase shares of the common stock and/or enter into various derivative transactions with respect to the common stock concurrently with, or shortly after, the pricing of the Convertible Notes. This activity could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of the common stock or the Convertible Notes at that time. In addition, the option counterparties or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various derivatives with respect to the common stock and/or purchasing or selling shares of the common stock or other securities of the Company in secondary market transactions following the pricing of the Convertible Notes and prior to the maturity of the Convertible Notes (and are likely to do so on each exercise date for the capped call transactions or following any termination of any portion of the capped call transactions in connection with any repurchase, redemption or early conversion of the Convertible Notes). This activity could also cause or avoid an increase or decrease in the market price of the common stock or the Convertible Notes, which could affect holders of the Convertible Notes' ability to convert the Convertible Notes and, to the extent the activity occurs following conversion of the Convertible Notes or during any observation period related to a conversion of the Convertible Notes, it could affect the amount and value of the consideration that holders of the Convertible Notes will receive upon conversion of such Convertible Notes. The Company also expects to repurchase shares of its common stock from certain of the investors in the Convertible Notes in privately negotiated transactions effected concurrently with the pricing of the Convertible Notes, and the Company expects the purchase price per share of the common stock repurchased in such transactions to equal the closing price per share of the common stock on the date the offering of the Convertible Notes is priced. The Convertible Notes and any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act or securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and the Convertible Notes and such shares of common stock may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. The Convertible Notes will be offered by the initial purchasers only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A under the Securities Act. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy the Convertible Notes, nor shall there be any sale of the Convertible Notes or common stock in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About CleanSpark CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK), America's Bitcoin Miner ® , is a market-leading, pure play Bitcoin miner with a proven track record of success. We own and operate a portfolio of mining facilities across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin , energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our mining facilities to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by securing the most important finite, global asset – Bitcoin – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world. Visit our website at www.cleanspark.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts, such as statements concerning the proposed terms of the Convertible Notes, the capped call transactions and the proposed share repurchases, the completion, timing and size of the proposed offering of the Convertible Notes, the capped call transactions, and the anticipated uses of proceeds from the proposed offering (including the capped call transactions and proposed share repurchases). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "plan," "believe," "goal," "target," "aim," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "outlook," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "continue," "could," "may," "might," "possible," "potential," "predict," "should," "would," "will" and other similar words and expressions, although the absence of these words or expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of CleanSpark's management and are inherently subject to a number of factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions and their potential effects. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among others, the risk that the Company may not be able to consummate the Convertible Notes transaction, the capped call transactions or the share repurchase on satisfactory conditions or at all, and other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including under the heading "Risk Factors" in those filings, and other risks it may identify from time to time. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as to the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of any new information, changed circumstances or future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law. 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Researchers Report New Opportunities to Improve Quality of Life for People with Non-Malignant Blood Disorders​Chinese state hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have breached telecommunications companies in dozens of countries, President Biden's deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said today. During a Wednesday press briefing, the White House official told reporters that these breaches include a total of eight telecom firms in the United States, with only four previously known. While these attacks have been underway for "likely one to two years, "at this time, we don't believe any classified communications have been compromised," Neuberger added , as the Journal first reported . "The Chinese compromised private companies exploiting vulnerabilities in their systems as part of a global Chinese campaign that's affected dozens of countries around the world." "We cannot say with certainty that the adversary has been evicted, because we still don't know the scope of what they're doing. We're still trying to understand that, along with those partners," a senior CISA official said in a Tuesday press call . On Tuesday, CISA and FBI officials advised Americans to switch to encrypted messaging apps to minimize Chinese hackers' chances of intercepting their communications. "Our suggestion, what we have told folks internally, is not new here: Encryption is your friend, whether it’s on text messaging or if you have the capacity to use encrypted voice communication," they said . "Even if the adversary is able to intercept the data, if it is encrypted, it will make it impossible." However, T-Mobile's Chief Security Officer, who said last week that the company's systems were breached from a connected wireline provider's network, claims T-Mobile no longer sees any attacker activity within its network. Also tracked as FamousSparrow, Earth Estries, Ghost Emperor, and UNC2286, this state-backed hacking group has been breaching government entities and telecom companies across Southeast Asia since at least 2019. The Salt Typhoon telecom hacks CISA and the FBI confirmed the hacks in late October, following reports that Salt Typhoon had breached the networks of multiple telcos, including T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies. The federal agencies later revealed the threat actors compromised the "private communications" of a "limited number" of U.S. government officials, accessed the U.S. government's wiretapping platform , and stole law enforcement request data and customer call records. While the timing of the telecom network breaches is unclear, a Wall Street Journal report says that Chinese hackers had access for "months or longer." This reportedly allowed them to steal substantial internet traffic from internet service providers serving American businesses and millions of customers. On Tuesday, ​CISA released guidance to help system administrators and engineers managing communications infrastructure to harden their systems against Salt Typhoon attacks. Released with the FBI, the NSA, and international partners, this joint advisory includes tips on hardening network security to shrink the attack surface targeted by the Chinese state hackers, including unpatched devices, vulnerable services exposed to online access, and generally less-secured environments.

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BATESVILLE – Local entrepreneur Tricia Fasbinder recently celebrated the grand opening of her new family business Candyland Creations and More at 209 S. Main Street, in downtown Batesville. The building served as the home of Sharper Image Salon for 25 years. The new shop features classic candies, name-brand candies, homemade chocolates, assorted gourmet popcorns and a House of Jerky wall along with unique retail items. Tricia’s husband Paul Fasbinder helped realize this dream. Kids Jordan, Lucas and Drew helped their parents as the “secret elves.” “The love from the community has just been overwhelming,” Fasbinder said. “The whole thing really was to just have somewhere fun where the whole family can come in and enjoy this happy place together. That’s what we wanted to create.” Locals from Bruns-Gutzwiller helped move the candy shop’s 650 pound display case into their chocolate room last month in a fine example of local business helping local businesses succeed. “I tried to use all local contractors. Matt and John Gehring were here all the time,” Miller said. “Sharp Painting worked really hard to get the building ready during the renovations.” The shop is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Hours are expected to be adjusted slightly in January and announced at a later date. For more information, call Candyland Creations and More at 812-932-6065 or check out their social media under the same name.Middle East latest: Israeli strikes in Gaza kill more than 50 people, including kids

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Bhubaneswar: It seems that education is not a sure-shot route to a job, with the 2023-24 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report of the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) revealing that unemployment rates among educated individuals aged 15 years and above in Odisha are higher than those less lettered. According to the report, unemployment rate for those with postgraduate degrees and above was 13.6%, while an even higher 18.9% graduates were unemployed. Diploma holders had a 17.1% unemployment rate. In stark contrast, unemployment among individuals with higher secondary education stood at 5.2%, dropping further to 1.8% for secondary education, 1.4% for middle school, and 0.9% for primary education. ‘Not literate' people reported an unemployment rate of 0%. "The 100% employment in the ‘not literate' category might have occurred because the survey considered jobs in the informal sector and self-employment. Many people in rural areas are not literate but are mostly self-employed. However, in urban areas, the number of jobs in the informal sector is considerably high," said educationist Pramila Tripathy. "Educated people may not be willing to take low-grade informal jobs. This trend is not unique to Odisha but is seen across other states as well," said Shantanu Patra, a labour market analyst. Patra said lower unemployment rates among less educated groups do not necessarily indicate better economic conditions. Narayan Sahoo, a former professor of Utkal University, emphasised the growing disconnect between higher education and job market requirements. "A mere degree is no longer enough to secure a job. Additional skill development is crucial. Highly educated individuals often have higher job expectations but lack the necessary skills to match the available opportunities," said Sahoo. Sahoo added out that govt-led skill development programmes are gaining traction, particularly among diploma holders, but these initiatives often fail to attract highly educated youth. "Programmes offering training in trades like plumbing and carpentry are typically ignored by educated individuals, despite their potential to improve employability," he said. Despite these challenges, Odisha has seen improvement in its overall employment scenario. Unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above fell from 3.9% in 2022-23 to 3.1% in 2023-24. For the 15-29 age group, unemployment decreased from 13.8% to 11.1% over the same period. The report also revealed that male unemployment at 3.3% compared to 2.7% among females. Utkal Keshari Das, a teacher who mentored the first Bonda boy who cleared the NEET, stressed the importance of skill acquisition. "With the advent of technology and access to advanced tools, youths now realise that opportunities extend beyond traditional degrees," he said. "Educated individuals should actively seek to acquire additional skills, while the govt must focus on creating more employment opportunities." Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with President-elect Donald Trump's incoming “border czar” on Thursday, with the Democratic mayor expressing an enthusiasm to work with the incoming administration to pursue violent criminals in the city while Trump promises a mass deportation strategy. The mayor's meeting with Tom Homan, who will oversee the southern and northern borders and be responsible for deportation efforts in the Trump administration, came as Adams has welcomed parts of the president-elect's hardline immigration platform. Adams told reporters at a brief news conference that he and Homan agreed on pursuing people who commit violent crimes in the city but did not disclose additional details or future plans. “We’re not going to be a safe haven for those who commit repeated violent crimes against innocent migrants, immigrants and longstanding New Yorkers. That was my conversation today with the border czar, to figure out how to go after those individuals who are repeatedly committing crimes in our city,” Adams told reporters. In the weeks since Trump's election win, Adams has mused about potentially scaling back the city’s so-called sanctuary policies and coordinating with the incoming Trump administration on immigration. He has also said migrants accused of crimes shouldn't have due process rights under the Constitution, though he later walked back those comments. The mayor further stunned Democrats in the city when he sidestepped questions in two televised interviews last week on whether he would consider changing parties to become a Republican, telling journalists that he was part of the “American party.” Adams later clarified that he would remain a Democrat. For Adams, a centrist Democrat known for quarreling with the city's progressive left, the recent comments on immigration follow frustration with the Biden Administration over its immigration policies and a surge of international migrants in the city. He has maintained that his positions have not changed and argues he is trying to protect New Yorkers, pointing to the law-and-order platform he has staked out throughout his political career and during his successful campaign for mayor. At his news conference Thursday, Adams reiterated his commitment to New York’s generous social safety net. “We’re going to tell those who are here, who are law-abiding, to continue to utilize the services that are open to the city, the services that they have a right to utilize, educating their children, health care, public protection,” he said. “But we will not be the safe haven for those who commit violent acts.” While the education of all children present in the U.S. is already guaranteed by a Supreme Court ruling, New York also offers social services like healthcare and emergency shelter to low-income residents, including those in the country illegally. City and state grants also provide significant access to lawyers, which is not guaranteed in the immigration court as they are in the criminal court. Still, Adams’ recent rhetoric has been seen by some critics as an attempt to cozy up to Trump, who could potentially offer a presidential pardon in his federal corruption case. Adams has been charged with accepting luxury travel perks and illegal campaign contributions from a Turkish official and other foreign nationals looking to buy his influence. He has pleaded not guilty. Homan, who was Trump’s former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, also met this week with Republicans in Illinois, where he called on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, to start negotiations over how Trump's mass deportation plans, according to local media. Separately, New York City officials this week announced continued efforts to shrink a huge emergency shelter system for migrants because of a steady decline in new arrivals. Among the planned shelter closures is a massive tent complex built on a federally owned former airport in Brooklyn, which advocates have warned could be a prime target for Trump's mass deportation plan. Elsewhere, Republican governors and lawmakers in some states are already rolling out proposals that could help him carry out his pledge to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally. Izaguirre reported from Albany, N.Y.

, a name synonymous with dominance, has taken an unexpected career turn, signing a to become the head coach at , as reported by . Known for his with the , Belichick steps into a college football landscape vastly different from the , where is as important as play-calling. The move raises one pivotal question: , head coach at the and widely regarded for his out-of-the-box strategies, might offer to emulate. Sanders' unorthodox approach has drawn criticism but delivered , saving Colorado in recruitment expenses while attracting , including . His strategy? Skip traditional in-home visits and focus on selling the program's culture and campus experience. For , this model could be At 72, the prospect of meeting recruits in their homes might not appeal to him-or to recruits accustomed to a more dynamic pitch. highlighted the potential fit in a recent post, suggesting that could avoid age-related stigmas by adopting Sanders' method. Adapting to a new game: Belichick's NFL pedigree vs. College recruiting challenges , however, is no stranger to adaptation. While his reputation as might seem at odds with the energy needed to win over 18-year-old prospects, his wealth of could serve as a selling point. during his introductory press conference. For recruits dreaming of professional careers, that pitch might be just . Still, skepticism abounds. Former players and publicly doubted . humorously impersonated his former coach, mocking his gruff demeanor as . Yet, if Belichick channels Sanders' focus on rather than his personality, he could circumvent these concerns. is betting big on and pedigree. If he can adapt Sanders' recruitment playbook while leveraging his mystique, the may yet redefine his legacy-not just in the NFL, but in the storied halls of college football.Company experts offer predictions across key sectors to help businesses navigate the unexpected MEMPHIS, Tenn. , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick , a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, has published its Forecasting 2025 thought leadership report . In preparing the report, Sedgwick's experts conducted research and engaged with clients for notable insights to forecast trends across key sectors and topics. The content focuses on ensuring organizations are aware of new risks and evolving trends and helping them navigate the unexpected in the year ahead. The Forecasting 2025 thought leadership report highlights trends related to: The future of the workplace: Organizational leaders will need to navigate generational differences, an ever-increasing focus on mental health, and new strategies for talent recruitment, retention and development — while developing efficient support systems to respond in the event of workplace injuries, accidents and other crises. Recalls, regulatory landscape and compliance: Strategies like "mock recalls" will be a priority as leaders focus on maintaining public trust, tailoring communication strategies to broader and more segmented audiences, and maximizing awareness and response in the event of a product recall. Catastrophe planning and disaster recovery: Operational continuity in the event of a disaster will be key in 2025, as business and property owners, company leaders and private citizens anticipate the rising frequency and intensity of droughts, extreme temperatures, flooding and storms. Parametric insurance policies will become more common, as will new building methods and construction strategies amid regulatory and policy changes, technological advancements, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. AI and ...: Artificial intelligence and robotics have driven some of the most prominent workplace evolutions over the past few years. In 2025, these and other leading-edge technologies will continue to play a significant role in the way companies promote efficiencies and engage with customers. However, business leaders must be able to keep up with new regulations, understand the associated vulnerabilities and risks, and put a team in place to effectively implement and maintain them. Planning ahead: The world is rapidly changing, becoming more uncertain and volatile every day. Supply chain disruptions, new tariffs, more frequent and sophisticated cyber-attacks and business interruption will greatly impact organizations in 2025. Diversification, rapid response and technology will be critical tools in being as prepared as possible. "2024 was a seismic year across industry sectors as companies navigated the unexpected, and 2025 will be no different," said Kimberly George, Sedgwick's Global Chief Brand Officer . "These predictions serve as a barometer for what's to come, so leaders around the world can prepare accordingly." The trends and predictions in the Forecasting 2025 report will be monitored by Sedgwick's experts throughout the year and serve as part of a larger thought leadership strategy to keep clients and partners informed. With this, Sedgwick will launch a new podcast featuring in-depth conversations with its experts and client partners on a new topic each month. For more on the report insights, visit sedgwick.com . About Sedgwick Sedgwick is a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to clients' specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts; through the dedication and expertise of over 33,000 colleagues across 80 countries, the company takes care of people and organizations by mitigating and reducing risks and losses, promoting health and productivity, protecting brand reputations, and containing costs that can impact performance. Sedgwick's majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Altas Partners, CDPQ, Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick.com . SOURCE Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.