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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was caught off guard by reports early Tuesday that linebacker Shaq Barrett wants to unretire. The two-time Super Bowl winner signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March, then abruptly announced his retirement on social media in July, just days before the start of Miami's training camp. “Just to be candid, obviously there's a reason why you target and sign somebody," McDaniel said Tuesday afternoon. “I was fully caught off guard, or caught by surprise this morning as I found out.” McDaniel indicated the Dolphins have not had any conversations with Barrett recently. Miami holds the 32-year-old’s contractual rights. ESPN first reported the news. “It was kind of news as you guys got it,” McDaniel said. He also said he hasn't had a chance to think about Barrett potentially rejoining the team, and that his immediate focus is on Miami's Thursday night game at Green Bay. “The team is counting on me to think about the Packers,” he said. "I'll get with (GM) Chris (Grier), and we'll work through that. There's a ton of implications that go along with it in terms of team and roster stuff, so we'll work through that as we just got the news today.” Barrett has 400 tackles, 59 sacks, 22 forced fumbles and three interceptions in nine seasons — four with Denver and five with Tampa Bay. He was a second-team All-Pro with the Buccaneers in 2019, with a league-high 19 1/2 sacks. The Dolphins waived veteran safety Marcus Maye on Tuesday and activated rookie safety Patrick McMorris from injured reserve. Maye, who signed with the Dolphins in June, played in 11 games with three starts for Miami this season. He had 30 tackles and a tackle for loss. He could re-sign to the team's practice squad if he clears waivers. Maye previously played for New Orleans, but was cut in a money-saving move in March after two seasons with the Saints. Maye's release made room on the roster for McMorris, who was drafted in the sixth round by Miami in April. He began the season on injured reserve because of a calf injury. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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The decisive vote that could determine the fate of a state-proposed school curriculum under scrutiny for its heavy focus on Christianity will likely depend on a State Board of Education appointee who will only serve for one meeting and whom Gov. Greg Abbott favored over the Democrat voters elected to fill the seat next year. The seat for State Board of Education’s District 13, which covers parts of North Texas, was vacated earlier this year by Aicha Davis, a Democrat who successfully ran to serve in the Texas House. Tiffany Clark was the only candidate to run for the District 13 seat. She received more than 416,000 votes in the general election. Instead of appointing Clark to temporarily fill the vacant seat until her term officially starts in January, Abbott looked past her and instead appointed Leslie Recine, a Republican who will likely serve as the deciding vote on whether the controversial curriculum receives approval on Friday. Abbott appointed Recine four days before the general election when it was already clear that Clark, who ran unopposed, would win the race. A narrow 8-7 majority of the board signaled Tuesday that they would vote for the curriculum, with Recine on the prevailing side. Clark said she would have voted against the materials if she had been chosen to serve on the board for this week’s meetings. “I think that would have been the swing vote that was needed,” Clark told The Texas Tribune. “It would have been 8-7 in the other way.” Clark expressed disappointment and frustration with the governor’s decision to appoint Recine. She criticized Abbott’s choice to have Recine serve on the board for only one meeting, when the board was scheduled to vote on the curriculum, despite the governor having plenty of time to fill the position in the months prior. Davis resigned on Aug. 1. Clark said she believes Abbott chose Recine so she would vote in favor of the curriculum. “I just wish the state leaders wouldn’t play politics with our kids,” Clark said. Abbott’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Recine declined to speak with the Tribune on Tuesday. The State Board of Education will officially decide Friday whether it will approve Bluebonnet Learning, the curriculum proposed by the Texas Education Agency. The materials comprise a cross-disciplinary approach that uses reading and language arts lessons to advance or cement concepts in other disciplines, such as history and social studies. Critics, which include religious studies scholars, argue the curriculum’s lessons allude to Christianity more than any other religion, which could lead to the bullying and isolation of non-Christian students, undermine church-state separation and grant the state far-reaching control over how children learn about religion. They also questioned the accuracy of some lessons. Meanwhile, some parents, educators and historians raised concerns about how the lessons address America’s history of slavery and racism. Clark said she would have voted against the curriculum because she believes it forces Christianity “upon the masses” and ignores children’s family culture, values and beliefs. “There’s no way that I could be like, ‘my Baptist religion and Christian values are more important than your beliefs,’” Clark said. “I can’t see myself supporting that narrative in that context.” State leaders, including Abbott, have largely defended the curriculum. “The materials will ... allow our students to better understand the connection of history, art, community, literature, and religion on pivotal events like the signing of the U.S. Constitution, the Civil Rights Movement, and the American Revolution,” Abbott said in a statement earlier this year. Clark spent more than a decade working in a K-12 setting, both as a science teacher and a school counselor in the Dallas area. She spent six years as a DeSoto school board trustee and taught education at the University of North Texas at Dallas as an adjunct professor. Clark currently works for Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region, an organization that helps provide support services, including mental health, to schools. Recine currently serves as a political coordinator for a consulting agency, according to her LinkedIn account. A news release announcing her appointment also notes that she serves as a member of the Arlington Woman’s Club, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the legislative committee chair of the Daughters of The Republic of Texas. She is also the daughter of two long-time educators.A stroke changed a teacher’s life. 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We talked about the entire time we saw it as a margin of error race, almost the entire time the vice president was in the race,” O’Malley Dillon said. “But, you know, we expected this to be close.” When asked about the decision to bring in prominent Republican figures like former Rep. Liz Cheney to act as surrogates for Harris — and hopefully draw in moderates or disaffected Republicans — the vice president’s campaign team argued that the blowback to Cheney’s involvement was overstated. “We’d spent a lot of time with voters who we were concerned weren’t going to vote. And the fact that Liz Cheney was supporting Kamala Harris was not an issue raised by any of them,” Plouffe said. “We needed some percentage of Republicans, but I think what people forget is, it’s more the independents who act like Republicans, where issues of democracy, of how unhinged he is, Project 2025, mattered to them, even as some conservative Democrats.” “It can sound like making excuses,” he continued. “This political environment sucked, OK? At the end of the day, we had to raise people’s concern and the threat level of a Trump second term. I think if you look at our internal data, and Quentin can speak to this, we did a lot of that. We just didn’t get it to the extent that we needed to to win.” Editor’s picks The 100 Best TV Episodes of All Time The 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time According to exit polls, the Harris campaign’s efforts to win over Republican voters and even moderates were not successful. This year, Harris only won 5 percent of Republican votes — a smaller percentage than Democrats won in either 2016 or 2020. Harris also won a smaller percentage of moderates and independents than Joe Biden did when he beat Trump last election cycle. At the same time, Democratic turnout cratered: the percentage of the electorate who identified as Democrats this year was down substantially from recent elections. Plouffe acknowledged that the campaign anticipated that it needed to win more independent voters and Republicans than Democrats did in 2020, but did not explain why so many fewer Democrats voted this year and was not asked to clarify that, either. In the Harris team’s view, her campaign could not overcome Trump’s sprawling Super PAC funding apparatus (despite Democrats holding record-breaking campaign coffers), digital dominance, and control of culture war narratives. Plouffe attributed that to the Trump campaign and Republican outside groups more actively coordinating their strategies together than Democrats do. “We have to stop playing a different game as it relates to Super PACs than the Republicans,” he said. “Love our Democratic lawyers. I’m tired of them. They coordinate more than we do. I think amongst themselves, I think with the presidential campaign. 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I’m sure there’s some legal way they were communicated, coordinated,” O’Malley Dillon said, adding that “our side was completely mismatched when it came to the ecosystem of Trump and his super PACs and ours.” In probably the most introspective moment of the conversation, Fulks stated point blank that Democrats’ fixation on policing internal rhetoric within the party is damaging their overall ability to maintain strong candidacies. “Democrats are eating our own, to a very high degree,” he said. “And until that stops, we’re not going to be able to address a lot of the things that just need to be said. And like, for the masculinity piece of it, men don’t like people that apologize. I don’t know what age bracket, but it’s called standing on business. If you say something, you mean it. Trump does not apologize. If he says something, he means it, and his party stands behind him and they don’t make him backtrack it.”

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — On a damp Wednesday night with temperatures dipping into the 30s, fans in sparsely filled stands bundled up to watch Buffalo beat Eastern Michigan 37-30 on gray turf. The lopsided game was not particularly notable, but it was played on one of the nights the Mid-American Conference has made its own: A weeknight. “A lot of the general public thinks we play all of our games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, not just some of them in November,” MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said in a telephone interview this week. “What it has done is help take what was a pretty darned good regional conference and has given it a national brand and made it a national conference.” When the conference has played football games on ESPN or ESPN2 over the last two seasons, the linear television audience has been 10 times larger than when conference schools meet on Saturdays and get lost in the shuffle when viewers have many more choices. The most-watched MAC game over the last two years was earlier this month on a Wednesday night when Northern Illinois won at Western Michigan and there were 441,600 viewers, a total that doesn’t include streaming that isn’t captured by Nielsen company. During the same span, the linear TV audience has been no larger than 46,100 to watch two MAC teams play on Saturdays. “Having the whole nation watching on Tuesday and Wednesday night is a huge deal for the MAC,” Eastern Michigan tight end Jere Getzinger said. “Everybody wants to watch football so if you put it on TV on a Tuesday or Wednesday, people are going to watch.” ESPN has carried midweek MAC football games since the start of the century. ESPN and the conference signed a 13-year extension a decade ago that extends their relationship through at least the 2026-27 season. The conference has made the most of the opportunities, using MACtion as a tag on social media for more than a decade and it has become a catchy marketing term for the Group of Five football programs that usually operate under the radar in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and New York. Attendance does tend to go down with weeknight games, keeping some students out of stadiums because they have class or homework and leading to adults staying away home because they have to work the next morning. “The tradeoff is the national exposure,” Buffalo coach Pete Lembo said. “You know November nights midweek the average fan is going to park on the couch, have a bowl of chips and salsa out in front, and watch the game from there." When the Bulls beat Ball State 51-48 in an overtime thriller on a Tuesday night earlier this month, the announced attendance was 12,708 and that appeared to be generous. There were many empty seats after halftime. “You watch the games on TV, the stadiums all look like this,” Buffalo fan Jeff Wojcicki said. “They are not packed, but it’s the only game on, and you know where to find it.” Sleep and practice schedules take a hit as well, creating another wave of challenges for students to attend class and coaches to prepare without the usual rhythm of preparing all week to play on Saturday. “Last week when we played at Ohio in Athens, we had a 4-four bus ride home and got home at about 3:30 a.m.,” Eastern Michigan center Broderick Roman said. “We still had to go to class and that was tough, but it's part of what you commit to as an athlete.” That happens a lot in November when the MAC shifts its unique schedule. During the first two weeks of the month, the conference had 10 games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays exclusively. This week, there were five games on Tuesday and Wednesday while only one was left in the traditional Saturday slot with Ball State hosting Bowling Green. Next week, Toledo plays at Akron and Kent State visits Buffalo on Tuesday night before the MAC schedule wraps up with games next Friday and Saturday to determine which teams will meet in the conference title game on Dec. 7 in Detroit. In all, MAC teams will end up playing about 75% of their games on a Saturday and the rest on November weeknights. When the Eagles wrapped up practice earlier this week, two days before they played the Bulls, tight end Jere Getzinger provided some insight into the effects of the scheduling quirk. “It's Monday, but for us it's like a Thursday,” he said. Bowling Green coach Scot Loeffler said he frankly has a hard time remembering what day it is when the schedule shift hits in November. “The entire week gets turned upside down,” Loeffler said. “It’s wild, but it’s great for the league because there’s two days a week this time of year that people around the country will watch MAC games.” AP freelance writer Jonah Bronstein contributed to this report. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani police arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in the capital to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison, a security officer said Sunday. Khan has been behind bars for more than a year and has over 150 criminal cases against him. But he remains popular and his political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or PTI, says the cases are politically motivated. Shahid Nawaz, a security officer in eastern Punjab province, said police have arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters. They include five parliamentarians. Pakistan has sealed off Islamabad with shipping containers and shut down major roads and highways connecting the city with PTI strongholds in Punjab and northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. Tit-for-tat teargas shelling between the police and the PTI was reported on the highway bordering Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Earlier on Sunday, Pakistan suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” The government and Interior Ministry posted the announcement on the social media platform X, which is banned in Pakistan. They did not specify the areas, nor did they say how long the suspension would be in place. “Internet and mobile services will continue to operate as usual in the rest of the country,” the posts said. Meanwhile, telecom company Nayatel sent out emails offering customers “a reliable landline service” as a workaround in the areas suffering suspended cellphone service. Khan's supporters rely heavily on social media to demand his release and use messaging platforms like WhatsApp to share information, including details of events. PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram said Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was traveling to Islamabad in a convoy led by the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur. “She cannot leave the party workers on their own,” said Akram. There was a festive mood in Peshawar, with PTI members dancing, drumming and holding up pictures of Khan as cars set off for Islamabad. The government is imposing social media platform bans and targeting VPN services , according to internet advocacy group Netblocks. On Sunday, the group said live metrics showed problems with WhatsApp that were affecting media sharing on the app. The U.S. Embassy issued a security alert for Americans in the capital, encouraging them to avoid large gatherings and warning that even “peaceful gatherings can turn violent.” Last month, authorities suspended the cellphone service in Islamabad and Rawalpindi to thwart a pro-Khan rally. The shutdown disrupted communications and affected everyday services such as banking, ride-hailing and food delivery. The latest crackdown comes on the eve of a visit by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko . Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said authorities have sealed off Islamabad's Red Zone, which houses key government buildings and is the destination for Khan's supporters. “Anyone reaching it will be arrested,” Naqvi told a press conference. He said the security measures were in place to protect residents and property, blaming the PTI for inconveniencing people and businesses. He added that protesters were planning to take the same route as the Belarusian delegation, but that the government had headed off this scenario. Naqvi denied cellphone services were suspended and said only mobile data was affected. Associated Press writers Riaz Khan in Peshawar and Asim Tanveer in Multan contributed to this report.

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ALTOONA, Pa. — Police arrested a suspect Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a weapon, mask and writings linking him to the ambush. The chance sighting at the restaurant in Altoona led to a dramatic break in a challenging but fast-moving investigation that had captivated the public in the five days since the shooting that shook the health insurance industry. The suspect, identified by police as 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, had a gun believed to be the one used in last Wednesday’s shooting of Brian Thompson, as well as writings suggesting anger with corporate America, police said. Mangione was taken into custody about 9:15 a.m. after police got a tip that he was eating at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, police said. "He is believed to be our person of interest in the brazen, targeted murder of Brian Thompson,” NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Mangione had clothing and a mask similar to those worn by the shooter and a fraudulent New Jersey ID matching one the suspect used to check into a New York City hostel before the shooting, Tisch said. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said Mangione was born and raised in Maryland, has ties to San Francisco and a last known address in Honolulu, Hawaii. A message left Monday with a Philadelphia-area phone number connected to Mangione was not immediately returned. He was being held in Pennsylvania on gun charges and eventually will be extradited to New York to face charges in connection with Thompson’s death, Kenny said. Video posted on the social platform X showed him being led into the Blair County Courthouse for his first appearance. Police found a three-page document with writings suggesting that Mangione had “ill will toward corporate America,” Kenny said. The handwritten document “speaks to both his motivation and mindset,” Tisch said. Mangione had a ghost gun, a type of weapon that can be assembled at home from parts without a serial number, making them difficult to trace, investigators said. “As of right now the information we’re getting from Altoona is that the gun appears to be a ghost gun that may have been made on a 3D printer, capable of firing a 9 mm round,” Kenny said. Officers questioned Mangione, who was acting suspiciously and carrying multiple fraudulent IDs, as well as a U.S. passport, Tisch said. Officers found a suppressor, “both consistent with the weapon used in the murder,” the commissioner said. NYPD detectives and staff from the Manhattan district attorney’s office traveled to Altoona to interview Mangione, Kenny said. Thompson, 50, was killed last Wednesday as he walked alone to a hotel, where UnitedHealthcare’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group, was holding its annual investor conference, police said. UnitedHealth Group thanked law enforcement in a statement Monday. “Our hope is that today’s apprehension brings some relief to Brian’s family, friends, colleagues and the many others affected by this unspeakable tragedy,” a company spokesperson said. The shooting shook U.S. businesses and the health insurance industry in particular, causing companies to rethink security plans and delete photos of executives from their websites. The shooter appeared to be “lying in wait for several minutes” before approaching the executive from behind and opening fire, police said. He used a 9 mm pistol that police said resembled guns farmers use to put down animals without causing a loud noise. Mangione attended an elite Baltimore prep school, graduating as valedictorian in 2016, according to the school’s website. He went on to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a school spokesman said. One of his cousins is a Maryland state legislator and his family bought a country club north of Baltimore in the 1980s. On Monday, police blocked off an entrance to the property, which public records link to the suspect's parents. A swarm of reporters and photographers gathered outside. In the days since the shooting, police turned to the public for help by releasing a collection of nine photos and video — including footage of the attack, as well as images of the suspect at a Starbucks beforehand. Photos taken in the lobby of a hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side showed the suspect grinning after removing his mask, police said. On Monday, police credited news outlets for disseminating the images and the tipster for recognizing the suspect and calling authorities. Investigators earlier suggested the gunman may have been a disgruntled employee or client of the insurer. Ammunition found near Thompson’s body bore the words “delay,” “deny” and “depose,” mimicking a phrase used by insurance industry critics. The gunman concealed his identity with a mask during the shooting yet left a trail of evidence, including a backpack he ditched in Central Park, a cellphone found in a pedestrian plaza and a water bottle and protein bar wrapper that police say he bought at Starbucks minutes before the attack. On Friday, police said the killer had left the city soon after the shooting. Retracing the gunman’s steps using surveillance video, investigators say the shooter rode into Central Park on a bicycle and emerged from the park without his backpack. He then walked a couple blocks and got into a taxi, arriving at at the George Washington Bridge Bus Station, which is near the northern tip of Manhattan and offers commuter service to New Jersey and bus routes to Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, Kenny said. The FBI announced late Friday that it was offering a $50,000 reward, adding to a reward of up to $10,000 that the NYPD offered.Elgin Park senior boys AAA volleyball squad finished off their regular season by bringing home the South Frasers regional banner. They now head to triple A provincials Nov. 27-30 in Oak Bay on Vancouver Island. After a season where the team started strong, but "had a little bit of a dip," according to assistant coach Melissa Bonn, who coaches the team with head coach Matt Ekholm, the team performed some team-building exercises, switched up some positions and roles, and are now ranked second in B.C. heading into the provincial championships. The final, vs. Delta Secondary, was a back-and-forth effort where both teams put in great effort, Bonn noted, with half the gym cheering for Elgin, the other, for Delta. "It was such a great game... we dominated the first two sets. We just played really well," she said of the four-set final. "The team not only won the banner, but they held onto their No. 2 ranking going into the provincials next week," said Bonn. "It was an amazing game filled with great kills and amazing extra-effort defence." Elgin's playoff all-stars were Rowan Hartshorne and Max Grantham, with the MVP going to Charlie Lang-Gould. Bonn also credited Elgin Park P.E. teacher Mike Jamieson for helping to build the volleyball program. "I'm unbelievably proud of them," she said of the team. "They battled through adversity and supported each other the entire time."

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Pep Guardiola’s side at least avoided the indignity of a sixth successive defeat in all competitions but alarm bells continue to ring at the Etihad Stadium after a dramatic late capitulation. A double from Erling Haaland – the first from the penalty spot – and a deflected effort from Ilkay Gundogan, all in the space of nine minutes either side of the break, looked to have ensured a return to winning ways. Yet Guardiola was left with his head in hands as Feyenoord roared back in the last 15 minutes with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Sergio Gimenez and David Hancko, two of them after Josko Gvardiol errors. City almost snatched a late winner when Jack Grealish hit the woodwork but there was no masking another dispiriting result. It was hardly the preparation City wanted for Sunday’s crunch trip to Liverpool, and the Feyenoord fans took great delight in rubbing that fact in. They sung the club anthem they share with Liverpool, You’ll Never Walk Alone, and chanted the name of their former manager Arne Slot, the current Reds boss. Guardiola arrived at the ground with a cut on the bridge of his nose and, once again, his side have been struck a nasty blow. Despite not being at their best, they had dominated early on against what seemed limited Dutch opposition. They threatened when a Gundogan shot was deflected wide and Haaland then went close to opening the scoring when he turned a header onto the post. Feyenoord goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther gifted City another chance when he passed straight to Bernardo Silva but Grealish’s fierce volley struck team-mate Phil Foden. Foden forced a save from Wellenreuther but City had a moment of alarm when Igor Paixao got behind the defence only to shoot tamely at Ederson. Nathan Ake missed the target with a header but some luck finally went City’s way just before the break when Quinten Timber, brother of Arsenal’s Jurrien, was harshly adjudged to have fouled Haaland. The Norwegian rammed home the resulting spot-kick and City returned re-energised for the second period. They won a corner when a Matheus Nunes shot was turned behind and Gundogan fired the hosts’ second – albeit with aid of a deflection – with a firm volley from the edge of the box. City turned up the heat and claimed their third soon after as Gundogan released Nunes with a long ball and his low cross was turned into the net by a sliding Haaland. It seemed City were heading for a morale-lifting victory but a couple of Gvardiol errors changed the script. The Croatian, who had a torrid time in Saturday’s 4-0 thrashing by Tottenham, first horribly misplaced a backpass and allowed Moussa to nip in and round Ederson. Ordinarily that 75th-minute reply would have been a mere consolation and City would close out the game, but Gvardiol had another moment to forget eight minutes from time. Again he gave the ball away and Feyenoord pounced. The ball was lofted into the box and Jordan Lotomba fired a shot that glanced the post and deflected across goal, where Gimenez chested in. Ederson then blundered as he raced out of his area and was beaten by Paixao, who crossed for Hancko to head into an empty net. Amid some moments of unrest in the crowd, when objects were thrown, City tried to rally in stoppage time. Grealish had an effort deflected onto the bar but the hosts had to settle for a draw.HOUSTON — Prairie View A&M has parted ways with head football coach and former Houston Oilers star Bubba McDowell after three seasons. The team announced the news in a social media post on Sunday, saying McDowell’s contract will not be renewed. “Coach McDowell’s commitment to helping our student-athletes succeed in life both personally and professionally is admirable and a true reflection of his character,” athletic director Anton Goff said in the release. Goff said assistant head coach Ashton Green will serve as interim head coach while the school searches for a permanent replacement. This season, Prairie View A&M is 5-7 overall and 3-5 in the SWAC. Last season, the team went 6-6 and in 2022, McDowell’s first season as head coach, the team was 6-5. Overall, the team went 17-18 under McDowell. McDowell spent six of his seven seasons with the Houston Oilers.At now-President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign rallies, attendees would hold “Trump Will Fix It” signs. Here’s hoping the antitrust policy that President Joe Biden excessively politicized is one of those “its.” Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, previously said he believes that Biden’s appointee as chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan, has done a good job with antitrust policy. I disagree. For nearly 40 years, most antitrust scholars sensibly agreed that the government should base its treatment of potential corporate monopolization, mergers and related issues on these actions’ effect on “consumer welfare.” This standard ensures that antitrust is used only to prevent businesses from undermining economic competition, preserving a market that drives prices down and product quality up on behalf of us consumers. Antitrust should not protect businesses (SET ITAL) from (END ITAL) competition. Upon taking control of the FTC, Khan discarded this standard and, along with it, decades of bipartisan agreement. Biden’s Department of Justice and FTC quickly morphed antitrust into a tool for helping the White House achieve political aims that have nothing to do with keeping markets competitive. Consider, for example, how the FTC pursued Elon Musk. A newly released report by the House Judiciary Committee delved into how Khan issued a consent decree against X (then Twitter) for no reason other than that Musk — whose existing business interests were in other industries — was the company’s CEO. Khan “called for an immediate vote” just days after reporters announced the sale, which an FTC insider confirmed was what triggered the attention. The Biden FTC also had no problem targeting companies that challenged its corporate donor base. For example, Khan released an interim report against pharmacy benefit managers, companies that health plans hire to ensure they are receiving drugs at competitive costs. The major drug manufacturers have spent significant sums lobbying the government to challenge PBMs, even though the government’s own research shows these companies save patients (and taxpayers) significant sums. With the consumer welfare standard diminished, the facts didn’t stop Khan from protecting drug companies, which have showered her boss with campaign contributions, from market discipline. The shenanigans led Melissa Holyoak, a Republican FTC commissioner, to publicly dissent. She protested that “the Report was plagued by process irregularities and concerns over substance — or lack thereof — of the original order.” So much so that “the politicized nature of the process appears to have led to the departure of at least one senior leader at the Commission.” If that’s a “good job” in Vance’s view, we should be alarmed. The Biden DOJ hasn’t acted any more responsibly. For example, it sued RealPage, an AI-based software company that helps landlords come to terms with market pricing for their units, for facilitating alleged price-gouging even though it had no evidence. The Wall Street Journal editorial board stated that “it doesn’t require a Ph.D. in economics to understand that ballooning rents are caused by demand exceeding supply” and that “what’s really going on (with this suit) is an attempt to distract voters from frustration over the Biden Administration’s inflationary policies.” More recently, Biden’s DOJ targeted Visa’s debit card business over market share concerns despite the clear consumer benefits created by the company. These include secure, accessible services that millions of Americans rely on. Businesses and consumers have plenty of payment choices, but millions choose Visa for this reason. Rather than respecting those choices, Biden’s DOJ is pursuing its anti-corporate agenda with little regard for consumers’ welfare. Related Articles Opinion Columnists | Where do Democrats go from here? Opinion Columnists | California’s political clout will fade as long as population growth remains slow Opinion Columnists | Susan Shelley: Slow counts show election system needs reform Opinion Columnists | Here’s to hoping Trump delivers on some of his Libertarian promises Opinion Columnists | Grand DOGE promises of massive cuts to the federal government are unlikely to materialize The solution to the DOJ and FTC’s descent into political partisanship is straightforward: comprehensive reform. Come January, the Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress must demand a recommitment to the consumer welfare standard. They must institute checks that prevent the DOJ and FTC from waging ideological warfare. Measures to ensure transparency and inter-commission collaboration, such as requiring the FTC to disclose the rationale and goals of its investigations, could also prove helpful. It’s hard to overstate the importance of appointing a better attorney general and FTC chair this time around. Coupled with new oversight measures, it could go far toward restoring fairness, protecting actual competition, and preventing rogue bureaucrats from imposing their will for personal or ideological gain. Most importantly, it would help restore the country’s trust in its governmental institutions. Whether that will come to pass remains to be seen. American businesses and consumers deserve a government that respects the rule of law. By simply refocusing the FTC and antitrust division of the DOJ on their foundational purposes, we can begin a new era of fair and impartial regulation that serves the public good. That’s something we all should be able to get behind. Veronique de Rugy is the George Gibbs Chair in Political Economy and a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.

Pep Guardiola: It’s my responsibility to solve Manchester City’s poor runKobe Sanders, Nevada beat Oklahoma St. for fifth place in CharlestonJERUSALEM — The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants began early Wednesday as a region on edge wondered whether it will hold. The ceasefire announced Tuesday is a major step toward ending nearly 14 months of fighting sparked by the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Israel said it will attack if Hezbollah breaks the ceasefire agreement. The ceasefire calls for an initial two-month halt to fighting and requires Hezbollah to end its armed presence in southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops are to return to their side of the border. An international panel led by the United States will monitor compliance. People are also reading... Sheriff: 1 arrested, 1 wanted after Statesville man strangled, robbed Basketball transfer Patterson back home at West Iredell to 'bring in some wins' Baseball league cries foul as Iredell plans to charge to use Jennings Park fields Silverado stolen in Iredell County linked to federal charges against multi-state car theft ring Lake Norman residents voice concerns with Marshall Steam Station changes Alexander County man charged with murder in death of grandmother Statesville falls to Hickory, Mooresville tops NW Guilford in football playoffs Mooresville's Farmer, Graham picked to play in Shrine Bowl Historian, writer Bill Moose subject of Iredell County Historical Society event Monday Statesville Police Department welcomes first police attorney, Stephanie Adkins Iredell deputies charge Catawba County men with stealing Duke Energy wire Statesville man hands out free meals at Thanksgiving to keep promise to God The Tulsa World and Lee Enterprises deadly police chase investigation See who had babies at Iredell Memorial: Oct. 24-Nov. 15 16 siblings were to be separated until Cornerstone Christian Academy staff stepped up in Statesville The ceasefire began at 4 a.m. Wednesday, a day after Israel carried out its most intense wave of airstrikes in Beirut since the start of the conflict that in recent weeks turned into all-out war. At least 42 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities. Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. The ceasefire does not address the devastating war in Gaza , where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. There appeared to be lingering disagreement over whether Israel would have the right to strike Hezbollah if it believed the militants had violated the agreement, something Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted was part of the deal but which Lebanese and Hezbollah officials have rejected. Israel's security Cabinet approved the U.S.-France-brokered ceasefire agreement after Netanyahu presented it, his office said. U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Biden administration spent much of this year trying to broker a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza but the talks repeatedly sputtered to a halt . President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to the Middle East without saying how. Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. Netanyahu presented the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers after a televised address in which he listed accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region. He said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” The ceasefire deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor compliance. Biden said Israel reserved the right to quickly resume operations in Lebanon if Hezbollah breaks the terms of the truce, but that the deal "was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” A police bomb squad officer inspects the site where a rocket fired from Lebanon landed in a backyard in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel, Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024. Netanyahu’s office said Israel appreciated the U.S. efforts in securing the deal but “reserves the right to act against every threat to its security.” Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati welcomed the ceasefire and described it as a crucial step toward stability and the return of displaced people. Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state," he said, referring to Israel's demand for freedom of action. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” Rescuers and residents search for victims Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Beirut, Lebanon. Even as ceasefire efforts gained momentum in recent days, Israel continued to strike what it called Hezbollah targets across Lebanon while the militants fired rockets, missiles and drones across the border. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in central Beirut — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Israel also struck a building in Beirut's bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site around 400 meters (yards) from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets linked to Hezbollah's financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously were not targeted. Residents fled. Traffic was gridlocked, with mattresses tied to some cars. Dozens of people, some wearing pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed overhead. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said peacekeepers will not evacuate. Israeli soldiers inspect the site Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024, where a rocket fired from Lebanon landed in a backyard in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel. The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few kilometers (miles) from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah is required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel on Oct. 8, 2023, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have exchanged barrages ever since. Israel escalated its bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. Israeli security officers and army soldiers inspect the site Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024, where a rocket fired from Lebanon landed in a backyard in Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon. Chehayeb and Mroue reported from Beirut and Federman from Jerusalem. Associated Press reporters Lujain Jo and Sally Abou AlJoud in Beirut and Aamer Madhani in Washington contributed. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.

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super ace 2 WASHINGTON - Donald Trump threatened the United States's closest neighbours with big tariffs this week, in a move that has reminded many of the unpredictable tactics the president-elect deployed during his first tenure in the White House. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! WASHINGTON - Donald Trump threatened the United States's closest neighbours with big tariffs this week, in a move that has reminded many of the unpredictable tactics the president-elect deployed during his first tenure in the White House. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? WASHINGTON – Donald Trump threatened the United States’s closest neighbours with big tariffs this week, in a move that has reminded many of the unpredictable tactics the president-elect deployed during his first tenure in the White House. Trump said Monday he would use an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all goods coming from Canada and Mexico until the two countries stop drugs and migrants from illegally crossing the U.S. border. The announcement, made on Truth Social, brought swift responses from officials and industry in both countries who are bracing for chaos during Trump’s second tenure. He has long used the threat of import taxes to pressure other countries to do his bidding, saying this summer that “the most beautiful word in the dictionary is ‘tariff.'” It’s unlikely the move would violate the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, which was negotiated during the first Trump administration. Laura Dawson, an expert on Canada-U. S. relations and the executive director of the Future Borders Coalition, said the president can impose tariffs under his national security powers. This type of duty has a time limit and can only be made permanent through Congressional approval, but for Trump, national security powers are like a “get out of jail free card,” Dawson said. “This is exactly what happened in the last Trump administration,” Dawson said. “Everyone said, ‘Well, that is ridiculous. Canada is the U.S.’s best security partner. What do you mean our steel and aluminum imports are somehow a source of insecurity?'” But within the global trade system, she said, no country challenges another’s right to define their own national security imperatives. Trump’s first administration demonstrated how vulnerable Canada is to America’s whims when the former president scrapped the North American Free Trade Agreement. The U.S. is Canada’s closest neighbour and largest trading partner. More than 77 per cent of Canadian exports go to the U.S. Negotiation of CUSMA, commonly dubbed “the new NAFTA,” was a key test for Ottawa following Trump’s first victory. The trilateral agreement is up for review in 2026 and experts suspect this week’s tariff announcement is a negotiating tactic. Scott Bessent, Trump’s pick for treasury secretary, said in a recent op-ed that tariffs are “a useful tool for achieving the president’s foreign policy objectives.” “Whether it is getting allies to spend more on their own defence, opening foreign markets to U.S. exports, securing co-operation on ending illegal immigration and interdicting fentanyl trafficking, or deterring military aggression, tariffs can play a central role.” During the initial CUSMA negotiations in 2018, Trump floated the idea of a 25 per cent tariff on the Canadian auto sector — something that would have been crippling for the industry on both sides of the border. It was never implemented. At the time, he did use his national security powers to impose a 25 per cent tariff on steel and 10 per cent tariff on aluminum imports, casting fear of an all-out trade war that would threaten the global economy. The day after announcing those levies, Trump posted on social media “trade wars are good, and easy to win.” Former U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer recounted in his book that the duties sent an “unmistakable signal that business as usual was over.” “The Trump administration was willing to ruffle diplomatic feathers to advance its trade agenda.” It led to a legendary clash between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Trump at the G7 in Quebec. Trudeau said Canada would impose retaliatory measures, saying the argument that tariffs on steel and aluminum were a matter of national security was “kind of insulting.” Trump took to social media, where, in a flurry of posts he called Trudeau “very dishonest and weak.” Canada and other countries brought their own duties against the U.S. in response. They targeted products for political, rather than economic, reasons. Canada hit yogurt with a 10 per cent duty. Most of the product impacted came from one plant in Wisconsin, the home state of then-Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan. The European Union, Mexico and Canada all targeted U.S. whiskey products with tariffs, in a clear signal to then Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his home state of Kentucky’s bourbon industry. Ultimately, Canada and Mexico were able to negotiate exemptions. Carlo Dade, the director of trade and trade infrastructure at the Canada West Foundation, said Trump is returning to the White House with more experience and a plan. But he suspects Americans will not like the blow to their bank accounts. Trump’s new across-the-board tariff strategy would not only disrupt global supply chains, it would also cause a major shakeup to the American economy. It’s unclear if Trump will go through with them, or for how long, after campaigning on making life more affordable and increasing the energy market. “I think it will be short-term,” Dade said. “The U.S. can only inflict damage on itself for so long.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024. — With files from The Associated Press Advertisement Advertisement

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PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP (NYSE: HPQ) Fiscal 2024 GAAP diluted net earnings per share ("EPS") of $2.81, above the previously provided outlook of $2.62 to $2.72 per share Fiscal 2024 non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $3.38, within the previously provided outlook of $3.35 to $3.45 per share Fiscal 2024 net revenue of $53.6 billion, down 0.3% from the prior-year period Fiscal 2024 net cash provided by operating activities of $3.7 billion, free cash flow of $3.3 billion Fiscal 2024 returned $3.2 billion to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends Fourth quarter GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.93, above the previously provided outlook of $0.74 to $0.84 per share Fourth quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS of $0.93, within the previously provided outlook of $0.89 to $0.99 per share Fourth quarter net revenue of $14.1 billion, up 1.7% from the prior-year period Fourth quarter net cash provided by operating activities of $1.6 billion, free cash flow of $1.5 billion Fourth quarter returned $1.2 billion to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends HP Inc. announces dividend increase of 5% Notes to table Information about HP Inc.'s use of non-GAAP financial information is provided under "Use of non-GAAP financial information" below. Net revenue and EPS results HP Inc. and its subsidiaries (“HP”) announced fiscal 2024 net revenue of $53.6 billion, down 0.3% (down 0.2% in constant currency) from the prior-year period. Fiscal 2024 GAAP diluted net EPS was $2.81, down from $3.26 in the prior-year and above the previously provided outlook of $2.62 to $2.72. Fiscal 2024 non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $3.38, up from $3.28 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $3.35 to $3.45. Fiscal 2024 non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS exclude after-tax adjustments of $564 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, debt extinguishment costs, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items. Fourth quarter net revenue was $14.1 billion, up 1.7% (up 2.3% in constant currency) from the prior-year period. Fourth quarter GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.93, down from $0.97 in the prior-year period and above the previously provided outlook of $0.74 to $0.84. Fourth quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.93, up from $0.90 in the prior-year period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.89 to $0.99. Fourth quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS excludes after-tax adjustments of $6 million, or nil per diluted share, related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, debt extinguishment costs, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items. “We are pleased with our Q4 performance where we saw revenue growth for the second consecutive quarter, driven by steady progress in Personal Systems and Print,” said Enrique Lores, HP President and CEO. “With momentum heading into FY25, we are well-positioned to capitalize on the commercial opportunity and lead the future of work.” “In FY24 we drove non-GAAP EPS and free cash flow growth which allowed us to return approximately $3.2 billion to shareholders,” said Karen Parkhill, HP CFO. “As we look ahead, we are well positioned to deliver solid growth across revenue, non-GAAP net earnings, EPS and free cash flow in FY25. And given our confidence in the future, we are raising our annual dividend by 5 percent.” Asset management HP generated $3.7 billion in net cash provided by operating activities and $3.3 billion of free cash flow in fiscal 2024. Free cash flow includes net cash provided by operating activities of $3.7 billion adjusted for net investments in leases from integrated financing of $165 million and net investments in property, plant and equipment of $592 million. HP utilized $2.1 billion of cash during fiscal 2024 to repurchase approximately 62.7 million shares of common stock in the open market. When combined with the $1.1 billion of cash used to pay dividends, HP returned 96% of its free cash flow to shareholders in fiscal 2024. HP's net cash provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 was $1.6 billion. Accounts receivable ended the quarter at $5.1 billion, up 2 days quarter over quarter at 33 days. Inventory ended the quarter at $7.7 billion, down 4 days quarter over quarter to 63 days. Accounts payable ended the quarter at $16.9 billion, up 7 days quarter over quarter to 138 days. HP generated $1.5 billion of free cash flow in the fourth quarter. Free cash flow includes net cash provided by operating activities of $1.6 billion adjusted for net investments in leases from integrated financing of $42 million and net investments in property, plant and equipment of $153 million. HP’s dividend payment of $0.2756 per share in the fourth quarter resulted in cash usage of $263 million. HP also utilized $900 million of cash during the quarter to repurchase approximately 25.4 million shares of common stock in the open market. HP exited the quarter with $3.3 billion in gross cash, which includes cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and short-term investments of $3 million included in other current assets. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash includes $15 million of restricted cash related to amounts collected and held on behalf of a third party for trade receivables previously sold. The HP board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2894 per share on the company’s common stock, payable on January 2, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 11, 2024. This is the first dividend of HP's 2025 fiscal year and represents an increase of 5% from the prior dividend. Fiscal 2024 fourth quarter segment results Personal Systems net revenue was $9.6 billion, up 2% year over year (up 3% in constant currency) with a 5.7% operating margin. Consumer PS net revenue was down 4% and Commercial PS net revenue was up 5%. Total units were up 1% with Consumer PS units down 3% and Commercial PS units up 4%. Printing net revenue was $4.5 billion, up 1% year over year (up 2% in constant currency) with a 19.6% operating margin. Consumer Printing net revenue was up 3% and Commercial Printing net revenue was down 1%. Supplies net revenue was up 2% (up 3% in constant currency). Total hardware units were up 9.5%, with Consumer Printing units up 10% and Commercial Printing units up 9%. Outlook For the fiscal 2025 first quarter, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.57 to $0.63 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $0.70 to $0.76. Fiscal 2025 first quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.13 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items. For fiscal 2025, HP estimates GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $3.06 to $3.36 and non-GAAP diluted net EPS to be in the range of $3.45 to $3.75. Fiscal 2025 non-GAAP diluted net EPS estimates exclude $0.39 per diluted share, primarily related to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets, non-operating retirement-related credits, tax adjustments, and the related tax impact on these items. For fiscal 2025, HP anticipates generating free cash flow in the range of $3.2 to $3.6 billion. More information on HP's earnings, including additional financial analysis and an earnings overview presentation, is available on HP's Investor Relations website at investor.hp.com . HP's FY24 Q4 earnings conference call is accessible via audio webcast at www.hp.com/investor/2024Q4Webcast . About HP Inc. HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) is a global technology leader and creator of solutions that enable people to bring their ideas to life and connect to the things that matter most. Operating in more than 170 countries, HP delivers a wide range of innovative and sustainable devices, services and subscriptions for personal computing, printing, 3D printing, hybrid work, gaming, and more. For more information, please visit http://www.hp.com . Use of non-GAAP financial information To supplement HP’s consolidated condensed financial statements presented on a generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis, HP provides net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP other income and expenses, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt) financial measures. HP also provides forecasts of non-GAAP diluted net EPS and free cash flow. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables below or elsewhere in the materials accompanying this news release. In addition, an explanation of the ways in which HP’s management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate its business, the substance behind HP’s decision to use these non-GAAP measures, the material limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP measures, the manner in which HP’s management compensates for those limitations, and the substantive reasons why HP’s management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors is included under “Use of non-GAAP financial measures” after the tables below. This additional non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net revenue, operating expense, operating profit, operating margin, other income and expenses, tax rate, net earnings, diluted net EPS, cash provided by operating activities or cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash prepared in accordance with GAAP. Forward-looking statements This document contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. If the risks or uncertainties ever materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, they could affect the business and results of operations of HP Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries which may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, projections of net revenue, margins, expenses, effective tax rates, net earnings, net earnings per share, cash flows, benefit plan funding, deferred taxes, share repurchases, foreign currency exchange rates or other financial items; any projections of the amount, timing or impact of cost savings or restructuring and other charges, planned structural cost reductions and productivity initiatives; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including, but not limited to, our business model and transformation, our sustainability goals, our go-to-market strategy, the execution of restructuring plans and any resulting cost savings (including the fiscal 2023 plan), net revenue or profitability improvements or other financial impacts; any statements concerning the expected development, demand, performance, market share or competitive performance relating to products or services; any statements concerning potential supply constraints, component shortages, manufacturing disruptions or logistics challenges; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events and the impact of those trends and events on HP and its financial performance; any statements regarding pending investigations, claims, disputes or other litigation matters; any statements of expectation or belief as to the timing and expected benefits of acquisitions and other business combination and investment transactions; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements can also generally be identified by words such as “future,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “can,” “may,” and similar terms. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could affect our business and results of operations include factors relating to HP’s ability to execute on its strategic plans, including the previously announced initiatives, business model changes and transformation; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet evolving customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends, including artificial intelligence; the use of artificial intelligence; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, changes and events, including the ongoing military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East or tensions in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea and the regional and global ramifications of these events; volatility in global capital markets and foreign currency, increases in benchmark interest rates, the effects of inflation and instability of financial institutions; risks associated with HP’s international operations and the effects of business disruption events, including those resulting from climate change; the need to manage (and reliance on) third-party suppliers, including with respect to supply constraints and component shortages, and the need to manage HP’s global, multi-tier distribution network and potential misuse of pricing programs by HP’s channel partners, adapt to new or changing marketplaces and effectively deliver HP’s services; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its suppliers, customers, clients and partners, including logistical challenges with respect to such execution and performance; the competitive pressures faced by HP’s businesses; the impact of third-party claims of IP infringement; successfully innovating, developing and executing HP’s go-to-market strategy, including online, omnichannel and contractual sales, in an evolving distribution, reseller and customer landscape; successfully competing and maintaining the value proposition of HP’s products, including supplies and services; challenges to HP’s ability to accurately forecast inventories, demand and pricing, which may be due to HP’s multi-tiered channel, sales of HP’s products to unauthorized resellers or unauthorized resale of HP’s products or our uneven sales cycle; the hiring and retention of key employees; the results of our restructuring plans (including the fiscal 2023 plan), including estimates and assumptions related to the cost (including any possible disruption of HP’s business) and the anticipated benefits of our restructuring plans; the protection of HP’s intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties; disruptions in operations from system security risks, data protection breaches, or cyberattacks; HP’s ability to maintain its credit rating, satisfy its debt obligations and complete any contemplated share repurchases, other capital return programs or other strategic transactions; changes in estimates and assumptions HP makes in connection with the preparation of its financial statements; the impact of changes to federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, including environmental regulations and tax laws; integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions; our aspirations related to environmental, social and governance matters; potential impacts, liabilities and costs from pending or potential investigations, claims and disputes; the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; and other risks that are described in HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). HP’s fiscal 2023 plan includes HP's efforts to take advantage of future growth opportunities, including but not limited to, investments to drive growth, investments in our people, improving product mix, driving structural cost savings and other productivity measures. Structural cost savings represent gross reductions in costs driven by operational efficiency, digital transformation, and portfolio optimization. These initiatives include but are not limited to workforce reductions, platform simplification, programs consolidation and productivity measures undertaken by HP, which HP expects to be sustainable in the longer-term. These structural cost savings are net of any new recurring costs resulting from these initiatives and exclude one-time investments to generate such savings. HP’s expectations on the longer-term sustainability of such structural cost savings are based on its current business operations and market dynamics and could be significantly impacted by various factors, including but not limited to HP’s evolving business models, future investment decisions, market environment and technology landscape. As in prior periods, the financial information set forth in this document, including any tax-related items, reflects estimates based on information available at this time. While HP believes these estimates to be reasonable, these amounts could differ materially from reported amounts in HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal years ending October 31, 2024 and October 31, 2025, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ending January 31, 2025, and HP’s other filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements in this document are made as of the date of this document and HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. HP’s Investor Relations website at investor.hp.com contains a significant amount of information about HP, including financial and other information for investors. HP encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated, and new information is posted. The content of HP’s website is not incorporated by reference into this document or in any other report or document HP files with the SEC, and any references to HP’s website are intended to be inactive textual references only. Editorial contacts HP Inc. Media Relations MediaRelations@hp.com HP Inc. Investor Relations InvestorRelations@hp.com Use of non-GAAP financial measures To supplement HP’s consolidated condensed financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, HP provides net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP other income and expenses, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt). HP also provides forecasts of non-GAAP diluted net EPS and free cash flow. These non-GAAP financial measures are not computed in accordance with, or as an alternative to, GAAP in the United States. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables above or elsewhere in the materials accompanying this news release. Use and economic substance of non-GAAP financial measures Net revenue on a constant currency basis excludes the effect of foreign currency exchange fluctuations calculated by translating current period revenues using monthly exchange rates from the comparative period and excluding any hedging impact recognized in the current period. Non-GAAP operating margin is defined to exclude the effects of any amounts relating to restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets. Non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS consist of net earnings or diluted net EPS excluding those same charges, non-operating retirement related (credits)/charges, debt extinguishment costs (benefit), tax adjustments and the amount of additional taxes or tax benefits associated with each non-GAAP item. HP’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for purposes of evaluating HP’s historical and prospective financial performance, as well as HP’s performance relative to its competitors. HP’s management also uses these non-GAAP measures to further its own understanding of HP’s segment operating performance. HP believes that excluding the items mentioned above for these non-GAAP financial measures allows HP’s management to better understand HP’s consolidated financial performance in relation to the operating results of HP’s segments, as HP’s management does not believe that the excluded items are reflective of ongoing operating results. More specifically, HP’s management excludes each of those items mentioned above for the following reasons: Restructuring and other charges are (i) costs associated with a formal restructuring plan and are primarily related to employee separation from service and early retirement costs and related benefits, costs of real estate consolidation and other non-labor charges; and (ii) other charges, which includes non-recurring costs including those as a result of information technology rationalization efforts and transformation program management and are distinct from ongoing operational costs. HP excludes these restructuring and other charges (and any reversals of charges recorded in prior periods) for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures because HP believes that these costs do not reflect expected future operating expenses and do not contribute to a meaningful evaluation of HP's current operating performance or comparisons to operating performance in other periods. HP incurs cost related to its acquisitions and divestitures, which it would not have otherwise incurred as part of its operations. The charges are direct expenses such as third-party professional and legal fees, integration and divestiture-related costs, as well as non-cash adjustments to the fair value of certain acquired assets such as inventory and certain compensation charges related to cash settlement of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units towards acquisitions. These charges related to acquisitions and divestitures are inconsistent in amount and frequency and are significantly impacted by the timing and nature of HP's acquisitions or divestitures. HP believes that eliminating such expenses for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures facilitates a more meaningful evaluation of HP’s current operating performance and comparisons to operating performance in other periods. HP incurs charges relating to the amortization of intangible assets. Those charges are included in HP’s GAAP earnings, operating margin, net earnings and diluted net EPS. Such charges are significantly impacted by the timing and magnitude of HP’s acquisitions and any related impairment charges. Consequently, HP excludes these charges for purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures to facilitate a more meaningful evaluation of HP’s current operating performance and comparisons to operating performance in other periods. HP incurs debt extinguishment (benefit)/costs includes certain (gain)/loss related to repurchase of certain of its outstanding U.S. dollar global notes or termination of commitments under revolving credit facilities. These (gain)/loss resulting from debt redemption transactions are partially or more than offset by costs such as bond repurchase premiums, bank fees, unpaid accrued interests, etc. HP excludes these (benefit)/costs for the purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures to facilitate a more meaningful evaluation of HP's current operating performance and comparisons to operating performance in other periods. Non-operating retirement-related (credits)/charges includes certain market-related factors such as interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortized actuarial gains or losses, associated with HP’s defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans. The market-driven retirement-related adjustments are primarily due to the changes in the value of pension plan assets and liabilities which are tied to financial market performance and HP considers these adjustments to be outside the operational performance of the business. Non-operating retirement-related (credits)/charges also include certain plan curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits related to HP’s defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans. HP believes that eliminating such adjustments for purposes of calculating non-GAAP measures facilitates a more meaningful evaluation of HP's current operating performance and comparisons to operating performance in other periods. HP recorded tax adjustments including tax expenses and benefits from internal reorganizations, realizability of certain deferred tax assets, various tax rate and regulatory changes, and tax settlements across various jurisdictions. HP excludes these adjustments for the purposes of calculating these non-GAAP measures to facilitate a more meaningful evaluation of HP's current operating performance and comparisons to operating performance in other periods. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities adjusted for net investment in leases from integrated financing and net investments in property, plant, and equipment. Gross cash is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash plus short-term investments and certain long-term investments that may be liquidated within 90 days pursuant to the terms of existing put options or similar rights. HP’s management uses free cash flow and gross cash for the purpose of determining the amount of cash available for investment in HP’s businesses, repurchasing stock and other purposes. HP’s management also uses free cash flow and gross cash to evaluate HP’s historical and prospective liquidity. Because gross cash includes liquid assets that are not included in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, HP believes that gross cash provides a helpful assessment of HP’s liquidity. Because free cash flow includes net cash provided by (used in) operating activities adjusted for net investment in leases from integrated financing and net investments in property, plant and equipment. HP believes that free cash flow provides a more accurate and complete assessment of HP’s liquidity and capital resources. Net cash (debt) is defined as gross cash less gross debt after adjusting the effect of unamortized premium/discount on debt issuance, debt issuance costs and gains/losses on interest rate swaps. Key Growth Areas Key Growth Areas represent HP’s businesses which management expects to grow at a rate faster than HP’s core business with accretive margins in the longer term. HP’s Key Growth Areas are comprised of: Hybrid Systems: Video conferencing solutions, cameras, headsets, voice, and related software capabilities Gaming: Gaming PCs (Omen, Victus, etc.), HyperX and gaming accessories Workforce Solutions: Managed services (Managed Print Service and Device-as-a-Service), digital services and lifecycle services Consumer Subscriptions: Instant Ink, other consumer subscriptions and consumer digital services Industrial Graphics: Large Format Industrial, Page Wide Press (PWP), Indigo and Page Wide Industrial packaging solutions and supplies 3D & Personalization: Portfolio of additive manufacturing solutions and supplies including end-to-end solutions such as molded fiber, footwear and orthotics Material limitations associated with use of non-GAAP financial measures These non-GAAP financial measures may have limitations as analytical tools, and these measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of HP’s results as reported under GAAP. Some of the limitations in relying on these non-GAAP financial measures are: Items such as amortization of intangible assets, though not directly affecting HP’s cash position, represent the loss in value of intangible assets over time. The expense associated with this change in value is not included in non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS, and therefore does not reflect the full economic effect of the change in value of those intangible assets. Items such as restructuring and other charges, acquisition and divestiture charges, amortization of intangible assets are excluded from non-GAAP operating margin. In addition, non-operating retirement-related (credits)/charges, debt extinguishment costs (benefit) and tax adjustments are excluded from non-GAAP other income and expenses, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS. These items can have a material impact on the equivalent GAAP earnings measure and cash flows. HP may not be able to immediately liquidate the short-term and certain long-term investments included in gross cash, which may limit the usefulness of gross cash as a liquidity measure. Other companies may calculate the non-GAAP financial measures differently than HP, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes. Compensation for limitations associated with use of non-GAAP financial measures HP accounts for the limitations on its use of non-GAAP financial measures by relying primarily on its GAAP results and using non-GAAP financial measures only supplementally. HP also provides reconciliations of each non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure within this news release and in other written materials that include these non-GAAP financial measures, and HP encourages investors to review those reconciliations carefully. Usefulness of non-GAAP financial measures to investors HP believes that providing net revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP total operating expense, non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP other income and expenses, non-GAAP tax rate, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted net EPS, free cash flow, gross cash and net cash (debt) to investors in addition to the related GAAP financial measures provides investors with greater insight to the information used by HP’s management in its financial and operational decision making and allows investors to see HP’s results “through the eyes” of management. HP further believes that providing this information better enables HP’s investors to understand HP’s operating performance and financial condition and to evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by HP’s management to evaluate and measure such performance and financial condition. Disclosure of these non-GAAP financial measures also facilitates comparisons of HP’s operating performance with the performance of other companies in HP’s industry that supplement their GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures that may be calculated in a similar manner.Sudan’s war is ‘deepening and widening’ a famine crisisStock up on these popular board games for your next get-together, /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm advised CleanSpark Inc. on a convertible senior notes offering. , Partner and Co-Chair of the Capital Markets practice, led the Katten team that advised the company in connection with its offering of aggregate principal amount of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2030. The notes were sold to the initial purchasers, led by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. as Lead Book-Running Manager, in a private offering for resale to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act). The issuance and sale of the notes closed on . In connection with the pricing of the notes, CleanSpark entered into capped call transactions with various counterparties and repurchased approximately of its common stock. ICR Capital LLC served as financial advisor to CleanSpark in connection with this offering. "We congratulate our client CleanSpark on successfully completing its first-ever 144A convertible notes offering," Wood said. "It has been a privilege to work alongside the CleanSpark team as it has led CleanSpark's growth in the mining industry." CleanSpark is a market-leading, pure play miner. The company owns and operates a portfolio of mining facilities across . 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Anchored by next-generation IBM Quantum System Two in Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, new initiative will advance useful quantum applications as industries move towards quantum-centric supercomputing YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. and CHICAGO , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a collaboration to establish the new National Quantum Algorithm Center in the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in Chicago . Anchored by IBM and other quantum computing pioneers including the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , the center will be fueled by IBM’s next-generation quantum computer, IBM Quantum System Two, which the company plans to deploy in Chicago in the coming year. IBM Quantum System Two within the IQMP will be powered by IBM Quantum Heron, which can execute utility-scale algorithms beyond the capabilities of brute-force, classical simulation methods. Users will be able to leverage this system with Qiskit, IBM’s performant quantum software, which is designed to be able to extend the length and complexity of quantum circuits to extract accurate results for problems of scientific and research value. These capabilities will enable Illinois’ growing ecosystem of quantum innovators across academia, national labs, and industries to discover how quantum-centric supercomputing could be used for complex industry challenges. As the next evolution of high-performance computing, IBM’s vision of quantum-centric supercomputing will integrate quantum and classical computers with performant software to break apart problems, allowing each architecture to solve parts of a complex algorithm for which it is best suited. Ultimately, this is engineered for users to run applications that are inaccessible or difficult for each computing paradigm on its own. “We are proud of the progress we have made to bring useful quantum technology to the world, and this new partnership with the State of Illinois and its thriving innovation ecosystem brings us one step closer to defining the future of computing,” said Arvind Krishna , Chairman and CEO, IBM . “With IBM’s best performing quantum hardware and software in the heart of Illinois’ innovation network, together we can truly unlock the potential of quantum computing to solve the world’s hardest problems.” “We’re making Illinois the global quantum capital and the center for job growth in the quantum industry – a true center of innovation with the power to solve the world’s most pressing and complex challenges and create jobs and investment for our state,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “The groundbreaking National Quantum Algorithm Center in Illinois represents a transformative step forward, whose impact will reverberate throughout the tech industry and beyond. I’m grateful to the leadership at IBM and our university and other industry partners for their ongoing efforts to accelerate quantum computing across our state.” Within the National Quantum Algorithm Center, quantum information experts, experimentalists, and domain experts across industries will share a unified objective to uncover yet unknown algorithms that leverage quantum-centric computing, including those which combine quantum and classical supercomputing resources across workflows. These teams will explore rigorous experimentation to determine how to execute workloads for complex, industry challenges and within future hybrid supercomputing architectures. To help drive new algorithm discovery, IBM will leverage its leadership as a pioneer in bringing useful quantum computing to the world with its existing relationships with Illinois academic and industry leaders, including long-standing collaborations with the University of Chicago , the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , and members of the Chicago Quantum Exchange and the U.S. Economic Development Administration-designated Bloch Quantum Technology Hub. “IBM’s decision to engage more deeply with our vibrant Illinois quantum ecosystem marks a new phase in the development of quantum information technologies,” said Paul Alivisatos , President of the University of Chicago . “UChicago faculty and students will be able to deepen and expand their work in this area in collaboration with IBM scientists, colleagues from other universities, and many interested companies. The development of new algorithms is the next step to demonstrating effective quantum computations across a wide range of important problems and sectors.” “We’re thrilled to partner with IBM to bring the National Quantum Algorithm Center to life and look forward to hosting its state-of-the-art Quantum Computer as part of the IQMP,” said Harley Johnson , Director and CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, and Founder Professor in Mechanical Science and Engineering, U. of I . “The IQMP is building upon Illinois’ strong existing ecosystem of top-tier talent, research centers, universities and more to further establish our state as a global hub for quantum, and all of the economic growth and technological advancement that comes with it. The National Quantum Algorithm Center will be a place where innovators can realize the potential quantum computing holds to solve some of our most complex problems, and we’re grateful to have IBM as a part of our campus.” “The great promise of quantum innovation is being realized through powerful partnerships with industry leaders like IBM connecting further to our universities, national labs, and state government,” said Rashid Bashir , Dean of The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign . “Our collaborative ecosystem is perfectly positioned to lead the National Quantum Algorithm Center through world-renowned faculty and students, and an entrepreneurial spirit that answers the most pressing questions of our time.” “The announcement of the National Quantum Algorithm Center in collaboration with IBM and some of our brightest higher education institutions is a pivotal moment in Illinois’ trajectory toward becoming a world leader in quantum research and development,” said John Atkinson , Chairman of Intersect Illinois. “Thanks to the planning, foresight and execution of our Team Illinois partners — including Governor JB Pritzker and his administration, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the state’s unmatched quantum ecosystem — we are well positioned to ensure the investment and job creation generated by this industry stays right here in Illinois .” About IBM IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit ibm.com for more information. Media Contact Chris Nay IBM Research cnay@us.ibm.com SOURCE IBMSAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 27, 2024-- Peak Technology, a leading provider of Rapid Prototyping and Advanced Manufacturing Solutions to the Semiconductor, Bio-Medical, Aerospace and other Deep Tech industries, has approved a definitive agreement to acquire all the intellectual property (IP) and assets of former 3D printer technology company Type A Machines. With this acquisition augmenting an already broad range of custom engineering, fabrication, assembly, and integration services, Peak Technology will significantly improve its position as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) capable provider of design, prototyping and manufacturing solutions to global manufacturers of high-tech products and equipment. "By adding 3D printing services and product technology to our corporate portfolio, we are making a statement to the industry that we have a world-class production system specifically designed to address the product development and manufacturing challenges faced by our customers as they navigate the ever changing requirements of the 4th Industrial Revolution,” commented Robert de Neve, COO & Head of Corporate Venture for Peak Technology. Mr. de Neve added, “3D printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing, will be the catalyst that drives Peak Technology to expand into new markets and continue to hit the key objectives mandated by our strategic growth plan.” “I am very excited about this addition to our capabilities,” said Sharon Woo, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Peak Technology. Ms. Woo continued, “Our focus on continuous adaptation and innovation highlights our commitment to address the evolving needs of our customers.” This acquisition is totally complementary to Peak Technology’s portfolio of products and services and will allow the company to enter CY25 as the only supplier to offer a full spectrum and comprehensive suite of Additive Manufacturing (AM) services. In addition to complementing Peak’s state-of-the-art Subtractive Manufacturing (CNC machining) capabilities, pre-AM, in situ-AM, and post-AM processes such as the material selection, forming, fabricating, machining, and assembling of highly engineered plastics-based components, assemblies and subsystems, provide one of a kind productization and realization solutions to OEMs around the world. About Type A Machines Type A Machines was a company known for producing high-quality, large build volume 3D printers, particularly their "Series 1" model, and multi-unit “Printer Pod,” which offered a cubic foot of printing space, making it suitable for larger projects and professional applications; the company was recognized for its focus on modularity, and parallel production level printing, allowing users to easily upgrade, customize and optimize their machines for prototype and production environments. Key points about Type A Machines 3D printing: About Peak Technology Headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA, Peak Technology is an Advanced Prototype & Manufacturing Solutions company specializing in producing components, assemblies and modules made from highly engineered plastics and other technical materials. The company provides the following services to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) building complex electro-mechanical, optical, and mechatronic products and equipment: Peak Technology is committed to building a best in class business operating system and fostering a corporate culture based on four core principles: 1) Execute with Heart, 2) Operate with Extraordinary Customer Focus, 3) Be Growth Centric and 4) Exhibit Extreme Ownership and Accountability. Additional information may be found at www.peakfab.com . 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Rights groups, Western governments urge Azerbaijan to release human rights defenderSecurity as a Service Market: From $14.11B in 2022 to $45.17B by 2031 12-05-2024 10:08 PM CET | IT, New Media & Software Press release from: SkyQuest Technology Security as a service Market Scope: Key Insights : Security as a Service Market size was valued at USD 14.11 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 16.06 billion in 2023 to USD 45.17 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 13.8% in the forecast period (2024-2031). Discover Your Competitive Edge with a Free Sample Report : https://www.skyquestt.com/sample-request/security-as-a-service-market Access the full 2024 Market report for a comprehensive understanding @ https://www.skyquestt.com/report/security-as-a-service-market In-Depth Exploration of the global Security as a service Market: This report offers a thorough exploration of the global Security as a service market, presenting a wealth of data that has been meticulously researched and analyzed. It identifies and examines the crucial market drivers, including pricing strategies, competitive landscapes, market dynamics, and regional growth trends. By outlining how these factors impact overall market performance, the report provides invaluable insights for stakeholders looking to navigate this complex terrain. Additionally, it features comprehensive profiles of leading market players, detailing essential metrics such as production capabilities, revenue streams, market value, volume, market share, and anticipated growth rates. This report serves as a vital resource for businesses seeking to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving market. Trends and Insights Leading to Growth Opportunities The best insights for investment decisions stem from understanding major market trends, which simplify the decision-making process for potential investors. The research strives to discover multiple growth opportunities that readers can evaluate and potentially capitalize on, armed with all relevant data. Through a comprehensive assessment of important growth factors, including pricing, production, profit margins, and the value chain, market growth can be more accurately forecast for the upcoming years. Top Firms Evaluated in the Global Security as a service Market Research Report: Trend Micro (Japan) IBM (US) Microsoft (US) Zscaler (US) McAfee (US) Forcepoint (US) Sophos (UK) Clearswift (UK) Alert Logic (US) Key Aspects of the Report: Market Summary: The report includes an overview of products/services, emphasizing the global Security as a service market's overall size. It provides a summary of the segmentation analysis, focusing on product/service types, applications, and regional categories, along with revenue and sales forecasts. Competitive Analysis: This segment presents information on market trends and conditions, analyzing various manufacturers. It includes data regarding average prices, as well as revenue and sales distributions for individual players in the market. Business Profiles: This chapter provides a thorough examination of the financial and strategic data for leading players in the global Security as a service market, covering product/service descriptions, portfolios, geographic reach, and revenue divisions. Sales Analysis by Region: This section provides data on market performance, detailing revenue, sales, and market share across regions. It also includes projections for sales growth rates and pricing strategies for each regional market, such as: North America: United States, Canada, and Mexico Europe: Germany, France, UK, Russia, and Italy Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia South America: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, etc. Middle East and Africa: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa This in-depth research study has the capability to tackle a range of significant questions that are pivotal for understanding the market dynamics, and it specifically aims to answer the following key inquiries: How big could the global Security as a service market become by the end of the forecast period? Let's explore the exciting possibilities! Will the current market leader in the global Security as a service segment continue to hold its ground, or is change on the horizon? Which regions are poised to experience the most explosive growth in the Security as a service market? Discover where the future opportunities lie! Is there a particular player that stands out as the dominant force in the global Security as a service market? Let's find out who's leading the charge! What are the key factors driving growth and the challenges holding back the global Security as a service market? Join us as we uncover the forces at play! To establish the important thing traits, Ask Our Experts @ https://www.skyquestt.com/speak-with-analyst/security-as-a-service-market Table of Contents Chapter 1 Industry Overview 1.1 Definition 1.2 Assumptions 1.3 Research Scope 1.4 Market Analysis by Regions 1.5 Market Size Analysis from 2023 to 2030 11.6 COVID-19 Outbreak: Medical Computer Cart Industry Impact Chapter 2 Competition by Types, Applications, and Top Regions and Countries 2.1 Market (Volume and Value) by Type 2.3 Market (Volume and Value) by Regions Chapter 3 Production Market Analysis 3.1 Worldwide Production Market Analysis 3.2 Regional Production Market Analysis Chapter 4 Medical Computer Cart Sales, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions (2023-2023) Chapter 5 North America Market Analysis Chapter 6 East Asia Market Analysis Chapter 7 Europe Market Analysis Chapter 8 South Asia Market Analysis Chapter 9 Southeast Asia Market Analysis Chapter 10 Middle East Market Analysis Chapter 11 Africa Market Analysis Chapter 12 Oceania Market Analysis Chapter 13 Latin America Market Analysis Chapter 14 Company Profiles and Key Figures in Medical Computer Cart Business Chapter 15 Market Forecast (2023-2030) Chapter 16 Conclusions Address: 1 Apache Way, Westford, Massachusetts 01886 Phone: USA (+1) 351-333-4748 Email: sales@skyquestt.com About Us: SkyQuest Technology is leading growth consulting firm providing market intelligence, commercialization and technology services. 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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday called on his fellow leaders in West Africa to draw inspiration from Ghana’s recent peaceful elections as a model of democratic maturity and commitment to national unity. Speaking at the opening of the 66th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS in Abuja, President Tinubu lauded President Nana Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana for the resounding success of their recent presidential and parliamentary elections, setting a high standard for the region. His words: “I urge all of us in the region to learn from this good democratic practice and prioritise our country’s national unity to ensure political stability of the region so that this manner of peaceful transition becomes the culture of democracy not only in West Africa but also in the entire Africa continent”. According to him: “Despite the challenges of interrupted democratic governance in some West African countries, the region has continued to record democratic gains. Just a week ago, on December 7 2024, Presidential and Parliamentary elections took place in Ghana, the second-largest democracy in our region. “One of the leading candidates who happens to be the incumbent Vice President, His Excellency Mahamudu Bawumia, together with the leadership of the ruling party, New Patriotic Party (NPP), conceded defeat and accepted the outcome of the Presidential election by congratulating the President-elect, His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama of National Democratic Congress (NDC) for his victory, even before the official announcement of the election results. “This gesture, as it happened in Nigeria in 2015, demonstrates political maturity and respect for the will of the people of Ghana. President Tinubu praised President Akufo-Addo for his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to ECOWAS during his two-year term, describing him as a formidable Pan-Africanist. He also congratulated the Government and people of Senegal on their successful parliamentary elections. The President praised Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayokor Botchwey, for painstakingly leading the ECOWAS Ministerial Committee of the Reform. He wished her a successful tenure in her new role as the Secretary General of the Commonwealth. In his second term as ECOWAS Chair, President Tinubu highlighted achievements from his first term, including strides in regional integration, economic growth, conflict resolution, and counterterrorism efforts. He said the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) and Common External Tariff (CET) have strengthened trade and economic cooperation. “Similarly, regional infrastructure projects such as the West African Gas Pipeline, the West Africa Power Pool, and modernising key border posts with advanced equipment and joint border operations utilising state-of-the-art technology have significantly enhanced connectivity and promoted greater regional integration. “Furthermore, our efforts in stabilising our region through peacekeeping missions currently in the Gambia and Guinea Bissau, as well as previous operations in Liberia and Sierra Leone, have demonstrated our capacity to act decisively in the face of adversity. President Tinubu said the ECOWAS Regional Action Plan on the Fight Against Terrorism has provided a comprehensive framework to combat violent extremism and enhance regional security. As ECOWAS nears its 50th anniversary in 2025, the President urged member-states to recommit to the bloc’s founding ideals of economic integration, peace, and prosperity. He said: “As a regional community, we must maintain our fundamental responsibility: to protect our citizens and create an enabling environment where they can prosper. “As leaders, we know that security is not a luxury but a necessity. Equally, enhancing the living standards of our people is not an aspiration but an obligation”. The Presidents of Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal attended in person alongside the Vice President of Sierra Leone, the Finance Minister of the Benin Republic, the Minister of foreign affairs of Togo, and the Ambassador of Cape Verde to Nigeria. Earlier in his address, President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, commended Nigeria for paying 100 per cent of its community levy for 2023 and substantial remittances for 2024, reflecting Nigeria’s leadership and commitment under President Tinubu. “For the first time in 19 years, Nigeria has paid 100% of its community levy from 2023. I’m therefore pleased to announce that on Friday, December 13, 2024, Nigeria paid N85 billion and $54 million, representing 100% of the 2023 levy and the 2024 levy up to July 2024. According to him: “We all agree that this payment underscores the leadership and commitment of President Tinubu, the government and the people of Nigeria to our community. At a more personal level, it represents confidence in the management I have been privileged to lead since 2022”. He encouraged other member states to meet their financial commitments diligently. Deji Elumoye Follow us on:Wellens travel journal: Bulldogs soak up the sun at Arizona StateIn a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, leadership transcends traditional paradigms. It requires adaptability, foresight and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities shaping our country’s socioeconomic landscape. As the Philippines navigates the crossroads of technological innovation, environmental sustainability, workforce transformation and geopolitical shifts, leaders must guide their organizations and communities toward a resilient and prosperous future. The Philippines has emerged as one of the most dynamic economies in East Asia and the Pacific. With a growth rate of 6 percent in the first half of this year, it is among the top performers in the region. Rapid technological advancements, reshaping industries and creating new growth pathways underpin this robust economic performance. The integration of artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital platforms has revolutionized sectors, such as finance, health care, education, transport and logistics, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and efficiency. However, the swift pace of technological change also presents challenges, particularly in terms of workforce readiness and digital infrastructure sufficiency. Leaders must invest in upskilling initiatives to enable employees to survive and thrive in a digital economy. Moreover, fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptability is essential to navigate the complexities of technological transformation. The Philippines is acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Frequent typhoons, rising sea levels and environmental degradation pose significant threats to communities and economic stability. Recognizing this, the government and the private sector must increasingly prioritize sustainability initiatives to mitigate environmental risks and promote resilience. Leaders are now tasked with integrating sustainable practices into their organizational strategies, aligning business objectives with environmental stewardship. Such action involves adopting renewable energy sources, implementing eco-friendly supply chain practices, and engaging in corporate social responsibility programs that address environmental concerns. By championing sustainability, leaders contribute to preserving natural resources and enhancing their organizations’ reputations and long-term viability. The Philippine workforce is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by its youthful demographics. With 28 percent of the population aged 10 to 24, our country enjoys a considerable labor market advantage. This demographic profile offers both opportunities and challenges, compelling leaders to unlock the potential of a young and rapidly evolving workforce. The rise of remote work, the gig economy and the integration of multigenerational teams necessitate reevaluating traditional management approaches. Leaders must cultivate inclusive environments that value diverse perspectives and foster collaboration across generational divides. Adopting flexible work arrangements, promoting work-life balance and investing in employee well-being are critical strategies for recruiting and keeping top talents. The Philippines’ strategic location in Southeast Asia is at the center of complex geopolitical dynamics, particularly concerning territorial disputes in the South China Sea. The government’s efforts to balance relations with major powers, including the United States and China, require astute leadership to navigate diplomatic intricacies while safeguarding our national interests. Economic uncertainties, such as global trade tensions and fluctuating commodity prices, further underscore the need for resilient and adaptable leadership. Leaders must develop robust risk management frameworks, diversify markets and foster innovation to mitigate external shocks and sustain economic growth. The pressures of modern work, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, have brought mental health and well-being to the forefront of organizational priorities. Leaders in the Philippines are increasingly recognizing the importance of creating supportive work environments that prioritize employee well-being. Implementing mental health programs, providing access to counseling services and promoting a culture of openness and support are essential steps in addressing this critical issue. By prioritizing mental health, leaders enhance employee satisfaction and productivity and contribute to their organizations’ overall resilience and sustainability. To address these multifaceted challenges effectively, Philippine leaders are adopting new approaches that emphasize agility, inclusivity and purpose-driven strategies. Agile leadership: In an environment marked by rapid change, agile leadership enables organizations to adapt swiftly to emerging trends and challenges. This approach involves iterative decision-making, encouraging a continuous improvement culture and giving teams the freedom to innovate. Inclusive leadership: Embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity are vital for driving innovation and organizational success. Leaders must actively seek diverse perspectives, promote equitable opportunities and create environments where all employees feel valued and empowered. Stakeholder capitalism: Beyond shareholder-centric models, stakeholder capitalism considers the needs and interests of all stakeholders, including employees, customers, communities and the environment. This holistic approach aligns business success with societal well-being. Servant leadership: By prioritizing the needs of others and focusing on the growth and well-being of employees and communities, servant leaders build trust and foster a sense of purpose within their organizations. In the contemporary Philippine context, success is redefined to encompass financial performance, social impact, environmental sustainability and human development. Purpose-driven leadership: Organizations with a clear mission that aligns with societal values are better positioned to inspire loyalty and drive long-term success. Purpose-driven leaders articulate a vision that resonates with employees and stakeholders, fostering a shared commitment to meaningful goals. Sustainable growth: True success entails achieving economic growth that is environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive. Leaders must balance short-term gains with long-term objectives, ensuring that their organizations contribute positively to society and the planet. Employee engagement and well-being: Leaders must recognize that employees are the organization’s backbone and must invest in their development, well-being and engagement. They must also provide growth opportunities, promote work-life balance and establish an inclusive and encouraging work environment. Reputation and trust: In an era of transparency and accountability, an organization’s reputation is critical. Leaders must uphold ethical standards, demonstrate integrity and build stakeholder trust to sustain long-term success. As the Philippines continues to navigate the complexities of the modern era, leaders across sectors are called upon to embrace transformative approaches that align with the nation’s unique challenges and opportunities. By fostering innovation, championing sustainability, prioritizing employee well-being and navigating geopolitical dynamics with strategic insight, leaders can drive progress that benefits their organizations and society. The journey ahead requires a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability and a steadfast dedication to creating value that transcends traditional metrics of success. By leading with purpose, empathy and integrity, Philippine leaders have the opportunity to shape a future that is resilient, inclusive and prosperous for all. INQ 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 . The author is former president of the Management Association of the Philippines and former secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry. Feedback at [email protected] and [email protected] .

CORK, Ireland , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share of common stock, payable on Jan. 17, 2025 , to shareholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 23, 2024 . Johnson Controls has paid a consecutive dividend since 1887. About Johnson Controls At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering. Today, with a global team of experts, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry. Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms. INVESTOR CONTACT: Jim Lucas Direct: +1 414.340.1752 Email: jim.lucas@jci.com MEDIA CONTACT: Danielle Canzanella Direct: +1 203.499.8297 Email: danielle.canzanella@jci.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/johnson-controls-announces-quarterly-dividend-302324312.html SOURCE Johnson Controls International plcAgriculture Equipment Surge: USD 155.68B in 2019 to USD 253.59B by 2031 11-27-2024 10:08 PM CET | Industry, Real Estate & Construction Press release from: SkyQuest Technology Group Agriculture Equipment Market Scope: Key Insights : Agriculture Equipment Market size was valued at USD 155.68 billion in 2019 and is poised to grow from USD 163.46 billion in 2023 to USD 253.59 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5% in the forecast period (2024-2031). Discover Your Competitive Edge with a Free Sample Report : https://www.skyquestt.com/sample-request/agriculture-equipment-market Access the full 2024 Market report for a comprehensive understanding @ https://www.skyquestt.com/report/agriculture-equipment-market In-Depth Exploration of the global Agriculture Equipment Market: This report offers a thorough exploration of the global Agriculture Equipment market, presenting a wealth of data that has been meticulously researched and analyzed. It identifies and examines the crucial market drivers, including pricing strategies, competitive landscapes, market dynamics, and regional growth trends. By outlining how these factors impact overall market performance, the report provides invaluable insights for stakeholders looking to navigate this complex terrain. Additionally, it features comprehensive profiles of leading market players, detailing essential metrics such as production capabilities, revenue streams, market value, volume, market share, and anticipated growth rates. This report serves as a vital resource for businesses seeking to make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving market. Trends and Insights Leading to Growth Opportunities The best insights for investment decisions stem from understanding major market trends, which simplify the decision-making process for potential investors. The research strives to discover multiple growth opportunities that readers can evaluate and potentially capitalize on, armed with all relevant data. Through a comprehensive assessment of important growth factors, including pricing, production, profit margins, and the value chain, market growth can be more accurately forecast for the upcoming years. Top Firms Evaluated in the Global Agriculture Equipment Market Research Report: AGCO Corporation CNH Industrial N.V. Deere & Company CLAAS KGaA mbH Kubota Corporation Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Kuhn Group Escorts Limited JCB Limited Yanmar Co., Ltd. Same Deutz-Fahr Group S.p.A. Key Aspects of the Report: Market Summary: The report includes an overview of products/services, emphasizing the global Agriculture Equipment market's overall size. It provides a summary of the segmentation analysis, focusing on product/service types, applications, and regional categories, along with revenue and sales forecasts. Competitive Analysis: This segment presents information on market trends and conditions, analyzing various manufacturers. It includes data regarding average prices, as well as revenue and sales distributions for individual players in the market. Business Profiles: This chapter provides a thorough examination of the financial and strategic data for leading players in the global Agriculture Equipment market, covering product/service descriptions, portfolios, geographic reach, and revenue divisions. Sales Analysis by Region: This section provides data on market performance, detailing revenue, sales, and market share across regions. It also includes projections for sales growth rates and pricing strategies for each regional market, such as: North America: United States, Canada, and Mexico Europe: Germany, France, UK, Russia, and Italy Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia South America: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, etc. Middle East and Africa: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa This in-depth research study has the capability to tackle a range of significant questions that are pivotal for understanding the market dynamics, and it specifically aims to answer the following key inquiries: How big could the global Agriculture Equipment market become by the end of the forecast period? Let's explore the exciting possibilities! Will the current market leader in the global Agriculture Equipment segment continue to hold its ground, or is change on the horizon? Which regions are poised to experience the most explosive growth in the Agriculture Equipment market? Discover where the future opportunities lie! Is there a particular player that stands out as the dominant force in the global Agriculture Equipment market? Let's find out who's leading the charge! What are the key factors driving growth and the challenges holding back the global Agriculture Equipment market? Join us as we uncover the forces at play! To establish the important thing traits, Ask Our Experts @ https://www.skyquestt.com/speak-with-analyst/agriculture-equipment-market Table of Contents Chapter 1 Industry Overview 1.1 Definition 1.2 Assumptions 1.3 Research Scope 1.4 Market Analysis by Regions 1.5 Market Size Analysis from 2023 to 2030 11.6 COVID-19 Outbreak: Medical Computer Cart Industry Impact Chapter 2 Competition by Types, Applications, and Top Regions and Countries 2.1 Market (Volume and Value) by Type 2.3 Market (Volume and Value) by Regions Chapter 3 Production Market Analysis 3.1 Worldwide Production Market Analysis 3.2 Regional Production Market Analysis Chapter 4 Medical Computer Cart Sales, Consumption, Export, Import by Regions (2023-2023) Chapter 5 North America Market Analysis Chapter 6 East Asia Market Analysis Chapter 7 Europe Market Analysis Chapter 8 South Asia Market Analysis Chapter 9 Southeast Asia Market Analysis Chapter 10 Middle East Market Analysis Chapter 11 Africa Market Analysis Chapter 12 Oceania Market Analysis Chapter 13 Latin America Market Analysis Chapter 14 Company Profiles and Key Figures in Medical Computer Cart Business Chapter 15 Market Forecast (2023-2030) Chapter 16 Conclusions Address: 1 Apache Way, Westford, Massachusetts 01886 Phone: USA (+1) 351-333-4748 Email: sales@skyquestt.com About Us: SkyQuest Technology is leading growth consulting firm providing market intelligence, commercialization and technology services. 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TAMPA, Fla. , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marpai, Inc. ("Marpai" or the "Company") (OTCQX: MRAI), a technology platform company, which operates as a national Third-Party Administrator (TPA) through its subsidiaries and is transforming the $22 billion TPA market by offering affordable, intelligent, healthcare solutions to self-funded employer health plans, today announced the pricing of a private placement offering consisting of the issuance and sale of 621,194 shares of its Class A common stock (the "Common Stock"), par value $0.0001 per share, at a purchase price of $1.13 per Common Stock, for aggregate gross proceeds of $701,950 . The investors in the offering consisted of an institutional fund and certain officers and directors of the Company. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or before December 6 , 2024.The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general working capital. The securities issued in the offering are exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. The securities have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About Marpai, Inc. Marpai, Inc. (OTCQX: MRAI) is a technology platform company which operates subsidiaries that provide TPA and value-oriented health plan services to employers that directly pay for employee health benefits. Primarily competing in the $22 billion TPA sector serving self-funded employer health plans representing over $1 trillion in annual claims. Through its Marpai Saves initiative, the Company works to deliver the healthiest member population for the health plan budget. Operating nationwide, Marpai offers access to leading provider networks including Aetna and Cigna and all TPA services. For more information, visit www.marpaihealth.com , the content of which is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Investors are invited to visit https://www.ir.marpaihealth.com Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer This press release contains forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve significant risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can be identified through the use of words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "guidance," "may," "can," "could", "will", "potential", "should," "goal" and variations of these words or similar expressions. For example, the Company is using forward looking statements when it discusses the expected closing date and the intended use of proceeds. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect Marpai's current expectations and speak only as of the date of this release. Actual results may differ materially from Marpai's current expectations depending upon a number of factors. These factors include, among others, adverse changes in general economic and market conditions, competitive factors including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions, uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and market changes, risks associated with managing the growth of the business. Except as required by law, Marpai does not undertake any responsibility to revise or update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about Marpai and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in Marpai's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/marpai-announces-pricing-of-700-000-private-placement-302324176.html SOURCE Marpai

Montgomery's 21 lead Southern Miss past Alabama State 81-64HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Cobie Montgomery had 21 points in Southern Miss' 81-64 win over Alabama State on Thursday. Montgomery shot 6 for 10 (6 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Golden Eagles (4-4). Denijay Harris scored 20 points and added 20 rebounds. Neftali Alvarez shot 4 of 6 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points, while adding six rebounds. The Hornets (3-6) were led in scoring by CJ Hines, who finished with 18 points. Amarr Knox and Shawn Fulcher each had 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

Jaland Lowe flirted with a triple-double as Pitt improved to 6-0 with a 74-63 win over LSU on Friday afternoon at the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Lowe finished with a game-high 22 points to go along with eight rebounds and six assists for the Panthers, who have won their first six games of a season for the first time since the 2018-19 campaign. It would have been the second straight triple-double for Lowe, who had 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against VMI Monday. Ishmael Leggett chipped in 21 points and Cameron Corhen supplied 14, helping Pitt outshoot the Tigers (4-1) 44.4 percent to 37.3 percent overall. Vyctorius Miller and Jalen Reed recorded 14 points apiece for LSU, with Reed also snatching seven boards. Cam Carter contributed 11 points. Pitt took control in the first four-plus minutes of the second half, opening the period on a 13-0 run to build a 40-28 lead. The Tigers were held scoreless following the break until Carter converted a layup with 13:13 to go. It was still a 12-point game after Zack Austin hit a pair of free throws with 12:50 remaining, but LSU then rallied. Corey Chest, Reed and Jordan Sears each had a bucket down low for the Tigers during an 8-1 spurt that made it 43-38. However, Lowe stemmed the tide, answering with back-to-back 3-pointers to put the Panthers up 49-38 with 9:31 left. Miller did everything he could to keep LSU in contention, scoring eight points in a span of 1 minute, 23 seconds, with his four-point play getting the Tigers within 56-52 with 6:03 to play. But Pitt never let LSU get the upper hand, and it led by at least six for the final 5:05 of the contest. The Tigers had a 28-27 edge at intermission after ending the first half on an 8-2 run. LSU overcame a quick start by the Panthers, who raced out to a 12-6 advantage and led by as many as eight in the first 20 minutes of action. --Field Level Media

Marine AC Systems Market to Grow by USD 3.7 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Strong Commercial Shipping Growth, Market Evolution Powered by AI - TechnavioLAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz concluded first-ever China visit on high note, with Chinese companies pledging over around $50 million in investment in the province. The visit marked a significant milestone in Punjab’s economic development and international partnerships. During an investment conference in China, several agreements were made between Chinese companies and the Punjab government in key sectors such as IT, environment, and green energy. One of the major highlights of the visit was the announcement by Gobi Partners, a Chinese investment firm, which revealed plans to establish a $50 million investment fund in Punjab. The fund, valued at approximately 13.88 billion rupees, aims to promote startups and SMEs in the region. An important memorandum of understanding (MoU) was also signed between Solar N Plus and the Punjab government to advance solar technology. Meanwhile, Gobi Partners and the Bank of Punjab agreed to a partnership focused on boosting financial systems for startups and small businesses. The agreements are intended to provide financial assistance to businesses through loans, equity investments, financial solutions, and mentoring programmes. According to the announcement, Gobi Fund will play a pivotal role in strengthening businesses in Punjab, ensuring sustainable development, and positioning the province as a regional leader in technology and entrepreneurship. The conference also shed light on Punjab’s competitive economic incentives, such as tax exemptions and special industrial zones, making the province an attractive investment destination. Additionally, the Punjab government engaged in discussions with Chinese companies to foster long-term, sustainable partnerships. As part of these talks, Chinese companies agreed to collaborate on the development of advanced solar energy projects in Punjab, contributing to the province’s green energy goals. Solar N Plus will focus on establishing a centre in Punjab to introduce cutting-edge solar technology and enhance local capacity in renewable energy sectors. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );

NoneThe University of NSW has signed an Australian-first deal with ChatGPT to roll out a special version of the technology on campus, as universities increasingly embrace AI and acknowledge bans are no longer viable despite fears of a “new wave” of cheating. The deal with ChatGPT would allow students, academics, and staff to use the tool securely, ensuring any information shared with the chatbot remained private and was not used to train AI models. UNSW students Matthew Kuk and Gemma Ahearne have found benefits in using AI to enhance their study. Credit: Rhett Wyman It comes after the University of Sydney overhauled its cheating policy to allow the use of AI in all assessments not held in exam-like conditions, in a sign institutions were conceding they could not control students’ use of the rapidly evolving technology. UNSW’s deal with ChatGPT – a chatbot widely used to answer questions, generate ideas and write content – will start with a pilot across about 500 staff and students with the view of rolling it out more widely. It is the first Australian university to introduce ChatGPT Edu – a tool specifically built for higher education – joining other institutions including Arizona State, Oxford and Columbia. UNSW has paid the US company behind the chatbot, OpenAI, to deploy the tool, but would not reveal how much. Third-year UNSW law and commerce student Matthew Kuk welcomed the move, saying it could make the technology more accessible by eliminating the need for students to pay for the premium version, ChatGPT4. He regularly uses it to summarise papers he doesn’t have time to read in full and to help understand difficult ideas. UNSW student Gemma Ahearne. Credit: Rhett Wyman

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Abortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and political fights over its future are not over yet. It’s now been two and a half years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and opened the door for states to implement bans. The policies and their impact have been in flux ever since the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Here’s a look at data on where things stand: Overturning Roe and enforcing abortion bans has changed how woman obtain abortions in the U.S. But one thing it hasn’t done is put a dent in the number of abortions being obtained. There have been slightly more monthly abortions across the country recently than there were in the months leading up to the June 2022 ruling, even as the number in states with bans dropped to near zero. “Abortion bans don’t actually prevent abortions from happening,” said Ushma Upadhyay, a public health social scientist at the University of California San Francisco. But, she said, they do change care. For women in some states, there are major obstacles to getting abortions — and advocates say that low-income, minority and immigrant women are least likely to be able to get them when they want. For those living in states with bans, the ways to access abortion are through travel or abortion pills. As the bans swept in, abortion pills became a bigger part of the equation. They were involved in about half the abortions before Dobbs. More recently, it’s been closer to two-thirds of them, according to research by the Guttmacher Institute. The uptick of that kind of abortion, usually involving a combination of two drugs, was underway before the ruling. But now, it’s become more common for pill prescriptions to be made by telehealth. By the summer of 2024, about 1 in 10 abortions was via pills prescribed via telehealth to patients in states where abortion is banned. As a result, the pills are now at the center of battles over abortion access. This month, Texas sued a New York doctor for prescribing pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine. There’s also an effort by Idaho, Kansas and Missouri to roll back their federal approvals and treat them as “controlled dangerous substances,” and a push for the federal government to start enforcing a 19th-century federal law to ban mailing them. Clinics have closed or halted abortions in states with bans. But a network of efforts to get women seeking abortions to places where they’re legal has strengthened and travel for abortion is now common. The Guttmacher Institute found that more than twice as many Texas residents obtained abortion in 2023 in New Mexico as New Mexico residents did. And as many Texans received them in Kansas as Kansans. Abortion funds, which benefitted from “rage giving” in 2022, have helped pay the costs for many abortion-seekers. But some funds have had to cap how much they can give. Since the downfall of Roe, the actions of lawmakers and courts have kept shifting where abortion is legal and under what conditions. Here’s where it stands now: Florida, the nation’s third most-populous state, began enforcing a ban on abortions after the first six weeks of pregnancy on May 1. That immediately changed the state from one that was a refuge for other Southerners seeking abortion to an exporter of people looking for them. There were about 30% fewer abortions there in May compared with the average for the first three months of the year. And in June, there were 35% fewer. While the ban is not unique, the impact is especially large. The average driving time from Florida to a facility in North Carolina where abortion is available for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy is more than nine hours, according to data maintained by Caitlin Myers, a Middlebury College economics professor. The bans have meant clinics closed or stopped offering abortions in some states. But some states where abortion remains legal until viability – generally considered to be sometime past 21 weeks of pregnancy, though there’s no fixed time for it – have seen clinics open and expand. Illinois, Kansas and New Mexico are among the states with new clinics. There were 799 publicly identifiable abortion providers in the U.S. in May 2022, the month before the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade. And by this November, it was 792, according to a tally by Myers, who is collecting data on abortion providers. But Myers says some hospitals that always provided some abortions have begun advertising it. So they’re now in the count of clinics – even though they might provide few of them. How hospitals handle pregnancy complications, especially those that threaten the lives of the women, has emerged as a major issue since Roe was overturned. President Joe Biden’s administration says hospitals must offer abortions when they’re needed to prevent organ loss, hemorrhage or deadly infections, even in states with bans. Texas is challenging the administration’s policy and the U.S. Supreme Court this year declined to take it up after the Biden administration sued Idaho. More than 100 pregnant women seeking help in emergency rooms and were turned away or left unstable since 2022, The Associated Press found in an analysis of federal hospital investigative records. Among the complaints were a woman who miscarried in the lobby restroom of Texas emergency room after staff refused to see her and a woman who gave birth in a car after a North Carolina hospital couldn’t offer an ultrasound. The baby later died. “It is increasingly less safe to be pregnant and seeking emergency care in an emergency department,” Dara Kass, an emergency medicine doctor and former U.S. Health and Human Services official told the AP earlier this year. Since Roe was overturned, there have been 18 reproductive rights-related statewide ballot questions. Abortion rights advocates have prevailed on 14 of them and lost on four. In the 2024 election, they amended the constitutions in five states to add the right to abortion. Such measures failed in three states: In Florida, where it required 60% support; in Nebraska, which had competing abortion ballot measures; and in South Dakota, where most national abortion rights groups did support the measure. AP VoteCast data found that more than three-fifths of voters in 2024 supported abortion being legal in all or most cases – a slight uptick from 2020. The support came even as voters supported Republicans to control the White House and both houses of Congress. Associated Press writers Linley Sanders, Amanda Seitz and Laura Ungar contributed to this article.Andretti's Formula 1 dream comes to bittersweet fruition without his involvement

Bill Brandt, a notable photographer of the 20th century, left a lasting mark on the world of photography. This German-born photographer's contribution to photography was his ability to elevate the mundane and the ordinary into something extraordinary. Whether on the streets of London during the blackout of World War II or in the stark landscapes of northern England, Brandt had a keen eye for uncovering the poetic and the surreal in the everyday. Brandt was born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1904; however, he relocated to England in the early 1930s, where he would produce some of his most iconic work. His images often captured the gritty reality of urban life, the beauty of landscapes, and the nuances of the human form. Brandt's work defied categorization, ranging from social documentary to surrealism, yet consistently maintaining a unique style that was unmistakably his own. In addition to his artistic prowess, Brandt was also a master of photographic technique. He experimented extensively with angles, perspectives, and lighting, pushing the boundaries of what was possible. His approach to composition and willingness to challenge conventional photographic norms paved the way for future generations of photographers to explore new creative possibilities. His influence can be seen in the work of countless contemporary photographers, such as , who have been inspired by his bold experimentation and his ability to capture the essence of the human experience. Brandt received numerous accolades throughout his lifetime, including the Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal and the American Society of Magazine Photographers' Lifetime Achievement Award. Today, his photographs are held in prestigious collections around the world, ensuring that his legacy will endure for generations to come. Bill Brandt's impact on photography is not just historical; it's ongoing. He helped shaped the way we see and understand the world through the lens of a camera. His photographs continue to resonate with viewers today, serving as a timeless reminder of the power of photography to reveal the world around us. In the video above, UK-based photographer dives into the life and work of Bill Brandt. He goes into detail about Brandt's portrait of Irish-born British figurative painter and attempts to better understand the process that led Brandt to create his photographs. Michael is an amateur photographer currently living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. A Long Islander by birth, he learned how to see with a camera along the shores of the island that he will forever call home.

FRISCO - The Dallas Cowboys are presently in slot No. 9 in the "Tankathon,'' meaning that at 3-7, they are headed straight toward the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. It's a temporarily painful process, though, to shoot lower. Er, higher. If Dallas can be even worse than 3-7 to close the season, Dallas be in even better shape come Draft Day. Some of this is up to the Cowboys; they can subtly allow failure to happen. We call that "Organic Tanking.'' It doesn't require them to be a clown show ("Sign Daniel Jones just as a joke!'' ) and it doesn't require them to fumble or miss tackles or commit penalties on purpose. Acceptingly let the bad mojo flow. Lean into it. And very specifically, starting this Sunday as double-digit underdogs, execute my "10 Simple How to Tank Moves'' ... 1) CeeDee Lamb is dealing with an assortment of injuries that as of Thursday made him a DNP and out of practice. In a normal circumstance, CeeDee would battle through the foot and the shoulder and the back issues. ... and after all of it, still be healthy enough to hit the late-night club scene . But this isn't normal. Want to develop kids like Jonathan "The Package'' Mingo , Ryan Flournoy and Jalen Brooks? Do it now. 2) All-Pro guards Zack Martin and Tyler Smith are also ailing and didn't work on Thursday. In the case of the future Hall of Famer Martin, he's got so many banged-up issues that the team isn't even listing them all on the official injury report. Neither of them are going to like this; Martin is contemplating retirement and obviously doesn't want to go out this way. But as with the wideouts, there are kids to be developed here, with one of the projects being whether rookie center Cooper Beebe will move to guard next year to replace Zack. But why wait until 2025 training camp to discover of Beebe should be a guard? Why not conduct a "Winter Training Camp'' now? On Friday, I reported that Martin is unlikely to play on Sunday. If Dallas follows through on my belief? Good. It's a step. And a big one . 3) Jake Ferguson has a concussion, so this week, the decision is being made for the Cowboys. We're seeing that UDFA rookie Brevyn Spann-Ford might be a keeper . We still haven't seen proof that 2023 second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker is. Let's give "Schoony'' a long-term shot at proving the Cowboys scouting department right. 4) Except for pride and stubbornness, there is no reason for Ezekiel Elliott to get even one more carry. (And if that causes him to show up late for meetings again, deal with it appropriately.) In his place? The Cowboys think second-year fullback Hunter Luepke is a key offensive piece. ... and even half-joke that he's the second coming of Mike Alstott. But why joke about it ? Why not find out if it's true? Meanwhile, they know what they have in starter Rico Dowdle, who is bound for free agency and could be retained. Luepke might as well get snaps ahead of him, too. 5) It is the most high-profile of all of these considerations: Cooper Rush vs. Trey Lance ... and every fan and media member seems to have an opinion. But there is an obvious double-bottom line here. One, Dallas is about to see Lance go to free agency without any real knowledge of what he might be capable of long-term in a real game. Leave it that way and that fourth-round pick trade is a disaster. Discover if he can play ... and maybe there is value in trying to re-sign him as Dak's backup in 2025. And two, while owner Jerry Jones and coach Mike McCarthy are probably right about how "Rush gives us a better chance of winning'' ... the Tankathon - again - teaches us that Dallas' front office shouldn't really covet that "better chance.'' Related: Emotional Dak Admits To Crying Tears Over Lost Season A "better chance of winning'' has some value ... but that value is not trumped by "a better chance at a high first-round pick in 2025.'' 6) The coaching staff likes Eric Kendricks. He's actually had a solid season and he's been told Dallas might like him back next year. Fine. But he will turn 33 in February. ... and no 33-year-olds should be playing for a 3-7 team with "Organic Tanking'' on its mind. 7) It was in 2023 when the Cowboys and safety Malik Hooker finalized a three-year extension worth $24 million that runs through the 2026-27 season. Nothing against Hooker, but that decision pre-dates Dallas' spring of 2024 decision to "Blow It Up.'' And right now? We wonder if Dallas might wish it could un-do this deal. Short of that? Put Hooker in mothballs for 2024. Let him (and Donovan Wilson, also under contract for 2025) be a key to next year's group of safeties ... while the likes of Juanyeh Thomas are allowed to take over. 8) Trevon Diggs is not having a great year. He's bogged down by nagging injuries and he feels insulted when questioned about his willingness to tackle ( heads, up, Tre' ... because even Bill Belichick is questioning it now ). Give him a break. Let him heal up his calf and his knee and his psyche. ... and along with CeeDee, give him time to polish up those dance moves. Let rookie Caelen Carson try to prove something during a baptism by fire. Let practice-squadders Andrew Booth and Kemon Hall do the same. Diggs has plenty to re-prove; 2025 would be a wonderful time for it. 9) How do you tell DeMarcus Lawrence "no''? Or, at least, "Yes, but only a little bit.'' Lawrence is a prideful force who plays hurt and plays well. Right now he's trying to fight his way through a foot injury so he can return to the field to help the team ... and also, logically, to help himself. He's out of contract after this season and his days of making $20 million APY are long gone. He'll also enter his age-33 year in 2025. ... meaning there might not be a match in bringing him back - even as Dallas can have $100 million in 2025 cap room . Maybe Dallas "owes'' him the right to put out some good film as he hits free agency. OK. But just a little bit of good film. Deal? 10) And the toughest one of all: Micah Parsons. Parsons is a sort of ADD-driven competitor. ... and that is to be admired (especially when he someday learns how to funnel all that hyper-energy into causes that matter rather than podcast insults and Twitter wars and misguided self-comparisons to LeBron James ). Tell Micah that you are resting him down the stretch. Explain to him why. Include him. Make him feel like he's part of the decision. But then brace yourself as you next hope he doesn't spend the next two months blasting the organization for "not letting Micah be Micah.'' And there is it. ... my "10 Simple How to Tank Moves'' .... all about a temporary winter pain that can lead to big-time spring-time gain. Related: Cowboys Insider Reveals 'Next Coach Wish List' for Jerry Jones

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Q3 Sales and operating results better than guidance Q3 Sales increase of 7% represents sequential improvement for the fifth consecutive quarter Raises full year 2024 outlook and provides fourth quarter guidance REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victoria’s Secret & Co. (“Victoria’s Secret” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VSCO) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended November 2, 2024. Chief Executive Officer Hillary Super commented, “I am very encouraged by the strength of our third quarter business and the positive, early customer response to our holiday merchandise assortments. Sales increased 7% for the quarter, with mid-single digit growth in North America and 20+% growth from our International business. Our sales performance was well ahead of our expectations, and our best quarterly sales growth since 2021. Our strength for the quarter was broad based across all regions, all channels, all major merchandise categories and importantly all brands - Victoria’s Secret, PINK and Adore Me - were up to last year. We won the major moments during the quarter, starting with PINK back to campus in August, followed by our VSX sport launch in September and finishing the quarter with the return of the VS Fashion Show in October. I am particularly optimistic because these results were powered by emotional products she loves and clear, elevated brand marketing and storytelling. Our strength in sales and disciplined inventory management translated to strong margins which were up to last year, and our teams continue to be relentless on controlling costs in our business. I want to thank our VS&Co team whose passion for our brands and commitment to our customers and our transformation fueled these results. It was a great quarter for me to have joined the company and a great quarter to be on the VS&Co team.” Hillary continued, “We are excited to see our momentum from the third quarter continue through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Our merchandise offering and giftable product assortments are resonating with the customer and driving traffic both in stores and online. The strong product acceptance supported by our best-in-mall store experience and dozens of digital enhancements are driving solid conversion and basket size. As I travel with the teams, I have observed that our stores are often the busiest in the mall and am particularly impressed with how we continue to serve and engage our customers.” Third Quarter 2024 Results The Company reported net sales of $1.347 billion for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 7% compared to net sales of $1.265 billion for the third quarter of 2023 and above our previously communicated guidance range of a net sales increase of low-single digits. Total comparable sales for the third quarter of 2024 increased 3%. The Company reported a net loss of $56 million, or $0.71 per share for the third quarter of 2024. This result compares to a net loss of $71 million, or $0.92 per share for the third quarter of 2023. Third quarter 2024 operating loss was $47 million compared to $67 million in the third quarter of 2023. Excluding the impact of the items described at the conclusion of this press release, third quarter 2024 adjusted net loss was $39 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, which was better than our previously communicated range of an adjusted net loss of $0.60 to $0.80 per share and better than last year’s third quarter adjusted net loss of $66 million, or $0.86 per share. Third quarter 2024 adjusted operating loss of $28 million was favorable to our previously communicated guidance of an adjusted operating loss in the range of $40 to $60 million, and last year’s third quarter adjusted operating loss of $60 million. Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Outlook The Company is raising its full year outlook and is now forecasting net sales for the 52-week fiscal year 2024 to be up approximately 1% to 2%, compared to prior guidance of down approximately 1%, to a comparative 52-weeks from fiscal year 2023. The Company estimated the extra week in the fourth quarter of 2023 represented approximately $80 million in net sales. At this forecasted level of sales, adjusted operating income for fiscal year 2024 is now expected to be in the range of $315 million to $345 million, or favorable to prior guidance of $275 million to $300 million. The Company is forecasting net sales for the 13-week fourth quarter 2024 to increase approximately 2% to 4% to a comparative 13-weeks from the fourth quarter of 2023. At this forecasted level of sales, adjusted operating income for the fourth quarter of 2024 is expected to be in the range of $240 million to $270 million. Adjusted net income per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2024 is estimated to be in the range of $2.00 to $2.30. Forecasted adjusted operating income and adjusted net income per diluted share for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 exclude the financial impact of purchase accounting items related to the Adore Me acquisition, including expense (income) related to changes in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration and performance-based payments, as well as the amortization of intangible assets. The Company is not able to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking adjusted operating income or adjusted net income per diluted share to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures because the Company is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate reconciliation or estimation of certain reconciling items without unreasonable effort, due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting the timing of, and quantifying, the various purchase accounting items that are necessary for such reconciliation. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Victoria’s Secret & Co. will conduct its third quarter earnings call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on Friday, December 6, 2024. To listen, call 1-800-619-9066 (international dial-in number: 1-212-519-0836); conference ID 5358727. For an audio replay, call 1-800-839-1334 (international replay number: 1-203-369-3831); conference ID 2485654 or log onto www.victoriassecretandco.com . The materials accompanying the earnings call have been posted on the Investors section of the Company’s website. The audio replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. About Victoria’s Secret & Co. Victoria’s Secret & Co. (NYSE: VSCO) is a specialty retailer of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear, athleisure and swim, as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care. VS&Co is comprised of market leading brands, Victoria’s Secret and PINK, that share a common purpose of supporting women in all they do, and Adore Me, a technology-led, digital first innovative intimates brand serving women of all sizes and budgets at all phases of life. We are committed to empowering our more than 30,000 associates across a global footprint of 1,380 retail stores in nearly 70 countries. We strive to provide the best products to help women express their confidence, sexiness and power and use our platform to celebrate the extraordinary diversity of women’s experiences. Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 We caution that any forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) contained in this press release or made by us, our management, or our spokespeople involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, many of which are beyond our control. Accordingly, our future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements, and any future performance or financial results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. 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(f/k/a L Brands, Inc.); general economic conditions, inflation, and changes in consumer confidence and consumer spending patterns; market disruptions including pandemics or significant health hazards, severe weather conditions, natural disasters, terrorist activities, financial crises, political crises or other major events, or the prospect of these events; our ability to successfully implement our strategic plan; difficulties arising from turnover in company leadership or other key positions; our ability to attract, develop and retain qualified associates and manage labor-related costs; our dependence on traffic to our stores and the availability of suitable store locations on satisfactory terms; our ability to successfully operate and expand internationally and related risks; the operations and performance of our franchisees, licensees, wholesalers and joint venture partners; our ability to successfully operate and grow our direct channel business; our ability to protect our reputation and the image and value of our brands; our ability to attract customers with marketing, advertising and promotional programs; the highly competitive nature of the retail industry and the segments in which we operate; consumer acceptance of our products and our ability to manage the life cycle of our brands, remain current with fashion trends, and develop and launch new merchandise, product lines and brands successfully; our ability to realize the potential benefits and synergies sought with the acquisition of AdoreMe, Inc.; our ability to incorporate artificial intelligence into our business operations successfully and ethically while effectively managing the associated risks; our ability to source materials and produce, distribute and sell merchandise on a global basis, including risks related to: political instability and geopolitical conflicts; environmental hazards and natural disasters; significant health hazards and pandemics; delays or disruptions in shipping and transportation and related pricing impacts; and disruption due to labor disputes; our geographic concentration of production and distribution facilities in central Ohio and Southeast Asia; the ability of our vendors to manufacture and deliver products in a timely manner, meet quality standards and comply with applicable laws and regulations; fluctuations in freight, product input and energy costs; our and our third-party service providers’ ability to implement and maintain information technology systems and to protect associated data and system availability; our ability to maintain the security of customer, associate, third-party and company information; stock price volatility; shareholder activism matters; our ability to maintain our credit rating; our ability to comply with regulatory requirements; and legal, tax, trade and other regulatory matters. Except as may be required by law, we assume no obligation and do not intend to make publicly available any update or other revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect circumstances existing after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of future events, even if experience or future events make it clear that any expected results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements will not be realized. Additional information regarding these and other factors can be found in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2024. Total Net Sales (Millions): 1 – Results include consolidated joint venture sales in China, royalties associated with franchised stores and wholesale sales. Comparable Sales Increase (Decrease): NOTE: Please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion regarding our comparable sales calculation. 1 – Results include company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada, consolidated joint venture stores in China and direct sales. 2 – Results include company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada and consolidated joint venture stores in China. Total Stores: 1 – Includes twelve partner-operated stores at 11/2/24.Revenue grows 125% year over year Current hashrate surpasses 33.5 EH/s on track for 37 EH/s LAS VEGAS , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK) (the "Company"), America's Bitcoin Miner®, today reported financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 . "Our performance this year reflects a sustained growth trajectory, solidifying our position as one of the top Bitcoin miners in the world, as we move into an anticipated new bull market," said CleanSpark CEO Zach Bradford . "Reflecting on the past year, our results in FY 2024 and the positioning of the company going into 2025 demonstrated the wisdom of our counter-cyclical growth and capital allocation strategy. We produce durable, high performing growth and have been since our earliest days in Bitcoin mining," Bradford said. "CleanSpark has prioritized owned infrastructure as its core foundation, putting us in the best position to optimize our portfolio of data centers to drive ROI to our shareholders as we continue to rapidly deploy additional hashrate on our path to 37 EH by year-end and 50 EH and beyond in 2025." "We anticipated that there would be prime opportunities for M&A paired with organic growth, and over the past year we capitalized by adding 423 MWs to our operating portfolio bringing us to 726 MW, as of today. As we continue focusing on scale in FY 2025 and beyond, we will develop the remaining hundreds of MW in the near-term pipeline while always staying opportunistic," said Bradford. "The team produced our strongest year of financial performance to date, solidifying a track record of effective execution and keeping commitments to shareholders. This fiscal year included the fourth halving event in Bitcoin 's history, and our organizational commitment to operational excellence has allowed us to weather it more successfully than many of our industry peers," said CleanSpark CFO Gary Vecchiarelli . "Even with the halving event impacting block rewards and a significant increase in difficulty, our production outpaced both, yielding approximately 7,100 BTC thanks to our growth in hashrate and the efficiency improvements to our fleet. "CleanSpark's financial strength continued to grow in fiscal 2024," said Vecchiarelli. "Heading into 2025, we have significant scale and size, a healthy balance sheet, industry leading operations and a strong liquidity position, and we are well positioned to pursue diverse capital raising strategies," Vecchiarelli said. Financial Highlights: Full Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024 . Balance Sheet Highlights as of September 30, 2024 Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity The Company had working capital of $517.5 million and $66.0 million of loans payable as of September 30, 2024 . 1 See "Non-GAAP Measure" and the related reconciliation below Investor Conference Call and Webcast The Company will hold its fiscal year 2024 earnings presentation and business update for investors and analysts today, December 2, 2024 , at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET . Webcast URL: https://investors.cleanspark.com The webcast will be accessible for at least 30 days on the Company's website and a transcript of the call will be available on the Company's website following the call. 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 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this press release, forward-looking statements include, but may not be limited to, statements regarding the Company's expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions, and strategies. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "targets," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "forecasts," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the risk that the electrical power available to our facilities does not increase as expected; the success of its digital currency mining activities; the volatile and unpredictable cycles in the emerging and evolving industries in which we operate, including the volatility of BTC prices; increasing difficulty rates for bitcoin mining; bitcoin halving; new or additional governmental regulation; the anticipated delivery dates of new miners; the Company's ability to successfully completed acquisitions, including integration risks relating to completed and potential acquisitions, the ability to successfully deploy new miners; the dependency on utility rate structures and government incentive programs; dependency on third-party power providers for expansion efforts; the expectations of future revenue growth may not be realized; and other risks described in the Company's prior press releases and in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including under the heading "Risk Factors" in those filings. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as to the date of this press release, and we assume 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 required by applicable law. Non-GAAP Measure The Company presents adjusted EBITDA, which is not a measurement of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). The Company's non-GAAP "Adjusted EBITDA" excludes (i) impacts of interest, taxes, and depreciation; (ii) the Company's share-based compensation expense, unrealized gains/losses on securities, and, changes in the fair value of contingent consideration with respect to previously completed acquisitions, all of which are non-cash items that the Company believes are not reflective of the Company's general business performance, and for which the accounting requires management judgment, and the resulting expenses could vary significantly in comparison to other companies; (iii) non-cash impairment losses related to long-lived assets (including goodwill); (iv) realized gains and losses on sales of equity securities, the amounts of which are directly related to the unrealized gains and losses that are also excluded; (v) legal fees related to litigation and various transactions, which fees management does not believe are reflective of the Company's ongoing operating activities; (vi) gains and losses on disposal of assets, the majority of which are related to obsolete or unrepairable machines that are no longer deployed; (vii) gains and losses related to discontinued operations that would not be applicable to the Company's future business activities; and (viii) severance expenses. The Company previously excluded non-cash impairment losses related to digital assets and realized gains and losses on sales of bitcoin from its calculation of adjusted EBITDA, but has determined such items are part of the Company's normal ongoing operations and will no longer be excluding them from its calculation of adjusted EBITDA. Management believes that providing this non-GAAP financial measure that excludes these items allows for meaningful comparisons between the Company's core business operating results and those of other companies, and provides the Company with an important tool for financial and operational decision making and for evaluating its own core business operating results over different periods of time. In addition to management's internal use of non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, management believes that adjusted EBITDA is also useful to investors and analysts in comparing the Company's performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis. Management believes the foregoing to be the case even though some of the excluded items involve cash outlays and some of them recur on a regular basis (although management does not believe any of such items are normal operating expenses necessary to generate the Company's bitcoin related revenues). For example, the Company expects that share-based compensation expense, which is excluded from adjusted EBITDA, will continue to be a significant recurring expense over the coming years and is an important part of the compensation provided to certain employees, officers, and directors. Additionally, management does not consider any of the excluded items to be expenses necessary to generate the Company's bitcoin related revenue. The Company's adjusted EBITDA measure may not be directly comparable to similar measures provided by other companies in our industry, as other companies in the Company's industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently. The Company's adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to operating (loss) income or any other measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. Although management utilizes internally and presents adjusted EBITDA, the Company only utilizes that measure supplementally and does not consider it to be a substitute for, or superior to, the information provided by GAAP financial results. Accordingly, adjusted EBITDA is not meant to be considered in isolation of, and should be read in conjunction with, the information contained in the Company's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. CLEANSPARK, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except par value and share amounts) September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 121,222 $ 29,215 Restricted cash 3,056 — Receivable for equity offerings — 9,590 Prepaid expense and other current assets 7,995 3,258 Bitcoin (See Note 2 and Note 6) 431,661 56,241 Receivable for bitcoin collateral (See Note 2 and Note 12) 77,827 — Note receivable from GRIID (see Note 7) 60,919 — Derivative investments 1,832 2,697 Investment in debt security, AFS, at fair value 918 726 Current assets held for sale — 445 Total current assets $ 705,430 $ 102,172 Property and equipment, net $ 869,693 $ 564,395 Operating lease right of use asset 3,263 688 Intangible assets, net 3,040 4,603 Deposits on miners and mining equipment 359,862 75,959 Other long-term asset 13,331 5,718 Goodwill 8,043 8,043 Total assets $ 1,962,662 $ 761,578 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 82,992 $ 39,900 Accrued liabilities 43,874 25,677 Other current liabilities 2,240 311 Current portion of loans payable 58,781 6,992 Current liabilities held for sale — 1,175 Total current liabilities $ 187,887 $ 74,055 Long-term liabilities Operating lease liability, net of current portion 997 519 Finance lease liability, net of current portion — 9 Loans payable, net of current portion 7,176 8,911 Deferred income taxes 5,761 2,416 Total liabilities $ 201,821 $ 85,910 Commitments and contingencies - Note 18 CLEANSPARK, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued) (in thousands, except par value and share amounts) September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Stockholders' equity Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; Series A shares; 2,000,000 authorized; 1,750,000 issued and outstanding (liquidation preference $0.02 per share) Series X shares; 1,000,000 and 0 authorized, issued and outstanding, respectively 3 2 Common stock; $0.001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 270,897,784 and 160,184,921 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 271 160 Additional paid-in capital 2,239,367 1,009,482 Accumulated other comprehensive income 418 226 Accumulated deficit (479,218) (334,202) Total stockholders' equity 1,760,841 675,668 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,962,662 $ 761,578 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. CLEANSPARK, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (in thousands, except per share and share amounts) For the year ended September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 September 30, 2022 Revenues, net Bitcoin mining revenue, net $ 378,968 $ 168,121 $ 131,000 Other services revenue — 287 525 Total revenues, net $ 378,968 $ 168,408 $ 131,525 Costs and expenses Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below) 165,516 93,580 41,234

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Biden as presidential pardoner is a piker compared with Trump: Letter to the EditorOn December 24, 2024, Orgenesis Inc. received notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) of its intent to file a notification of removal from listing (Form 25) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to delist the company’s common stock on completion of all relevant procedures. The delisting, upon filing of the Form 25 by Nasdaq, is set to take effect 10 days later. The company’s common stock deregistration under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 will occur 90 days post the Form 25 filing, or earlier if stipulated by the SEC. Post-deregistration, the common stock remains registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act. Orgenesis Inc.’s common stock began trading on the OTCQX functioning under the oversight of the OTC Markets Group, Inc. on October 21, 2024. In a separate announcement, on the same day, Jagannathan Bhalaji notified Orgenesis Inc. of his immediate resignation as a director due to personal reasons. Mr. Bhalaji’s departure, as reported, was not due to any disagreement with the company or its management concerning the operations, policies, or practices of Orgenesis Inc. This article was generated by an automated content engine and was reviewed by a human editor prior to publication. For additional information, read Orgenesis’s 8K filing here . About Orgenesis ( Get Free Report ) Orgenesis Inc, a biotech company, focuses on cell and gene therapies worldwide. It operates through two segments, Octomera and Therapies. The company develops a Point of Care (POCare) platform that includes a pipeline of licensed cell based POCare therapies that are processed and produced under closed and automated POCare technology systems across a collaborative POCare network consisting of research institutes and hospitals. Further Reading

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Jacqueline Jossa says 'cannot cope' as she comes down with nasty bugTests keep coming for Auburn and Duke, who collide at Cameron Indoor Stadium in a typical prove-it game in a rare environment on Wednesday night. No. 2 Auburn and No. 9 Duke square off less than one month into the season as two of the most battle-tested teams in basketball. They're matched as one of the marquee games in the crossover showcase known as the ACC-SEC Challenge. Auburn (7-0) jumped two spots in the latest Top 25 poll propelled by its Maui Invitational championship. In one of Feast Week's toughest brackets, the Tigers rallied from 18 points down to beat then-No. 4 Iowa State, handled then-No. 12 North Carolina 85-72 and rolled past Memphis 90-76 in the title game. With a week off to shed any remnants of jet lag returning from the islands, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl is pointing to another potential resume-building win. "The confidence that we're going to get from (Maui) is that we know we can play with anybody," Pearl said. "I promise you this, we'll stay humble and hungry. We will not begin to think too much of ourselves." Helping lead Auburn in Maui was fifth-year power forward Johni Broome. The tournament's MVP, Broome averaged 21.7 points, 15 rebounds, 4.3 assists and three blocks in the three-game sweep. Spearheading a veteran Tigers roster, Broome couldn't care less about individual honors. "I wanted to come to a place where the foundation was already built, and that's why I came to Auburn," Broome said. "Winning player of the year doesn't matter to me. I care about winning games, and making sure I can help my team in any way." Broome's 20.7 points and 12.9 rebounds per game lead the Tigers, while Chad Baker-Mazara adds 12.6 ppg and Denver Jones chips in 11.1. Auburn's next roadblock is earning its first-ever win against Duke. The Tigers are 0-3 all-time against the Blue Devils, including a six-point loss in the 2018 Maui Invitational. Duke (5-2) has already been through three games against ranked opponents. The Blue Devils had a 77-72 loss against then-No. 19 Kentucky, a 14-point win at then-No. 17 Arizona and a 75-72 defeat against No. 1 Kansas last week in Las Vegas. "Best team we've played so far," Pearl said of Duke. Bouncing back on Friday, the Blue Devils took down Seattle 70-48, holding the Redhawks to just 10 made field goals on 47 attempts (21.3 percent). Despite the suffocating defensive effort, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer knows his team has a long way to go. "I wasn't really happy with much tonight, to be honest," Scheyer said on Friday. "I thought we rushed some shots, had too many turnovers. We need to finish stronger, drive stronger, make extra passes, there were a whole bunch of things. ... We just need to get back to practice. In fairness to our guys, we've been traveling a lot and we just need practice time." Pacing the Blue Devils in scoring is five-star freshman Cooper Flagg. He's averaging 15.9 points per game to go along with 8.3 rebounds. Fellow freshman Kon Knueppel adds 13.4 points per contest. Far less seasoned raw freshman, big man Khaman Maluach has given Duke's interior defense an edge it was lacking last season. A projected lottery pick who can be overshadowed by the Flagg publicity train, Maluach (7-2, 248) is averaging 8.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and has two three-block games. In last year's inaugural ACC-SEC Challenge, Duke lost at Arkansas 80-75 and Auburn topped Virginia Tech 74-57. --Field Level MediaThe Dow rocketed to a fresh record Friday, extending a post-election US equity rally while the euro retreated against the dollar following weak eurozone data. The blue-chip index piled on one percent to end the day at 44,296.51, narrowly overtaking a record set earlier this month. Major American indices have been at or near record territory since the US election, with investors betting that President-elect Donald Trump's program of tax cuts and regulatory scale-back would more than offset the drag from expected tariff increases. "The trading most of this week has been influenced by the growth agenda," said Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at Cresset Capital Management. Market watchers have been cheered this week by a broadening of the rally beyond the tech names that dominated earlier in the year. The dollar also continued to strengthen, reflecting less certainty about additional Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and the US currency's status as a haven asset amid escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war. The euro was also battered by a closely watched survey showing contractions in November business activity in the eurozone. The HCOB Flash Eurozone purchasing managers' index (PMI) published by S&P Global dropped to 48.1 compared to 50.0 in October, the most marked rate of contraction in 10 months. Any reading above 50 indicates growth, while a figure below 50 shows contraction. "Things could hardly have turned out much worse," said Cyrus de la Rubia, chief economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank. "The eurozone's manufacturing sector is sinking deeper into recession, and now the services sector is starting to struggle after two months of marginal growth." But as the euro fell both Paris and Frankfurt stocks managed to recover their losses and advance. "The eurozone data has increased the chance of more rate cuts from the ECB next year," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB, as well a cut of 50 basis points next month. "Investors have been jolted into recalibrating interest rate expectations on the back of this bleak economic news," she added. London managed to gain 1.4 percent despite data showing that retail sales figures for October undershot forecasts, as the pound fell against the dollar. In Asia, Tokyo climbed as the government prepared to announce a $140 billion stimulus package to kickstart the country's stuttering economy. However, Hong Kong and Shanghai sank on a sell-off in tech firms caused by weak earnings from firms including Temu-owner PDD Holdings and internet giant Baidu. Bitcoin set a new record high above $99,500 Friday, before easing back slightly. The leading digital currency is expected to soon burst through $100,000 as investors grow increasingly hopeful that Trump will pass measures to deregulate the crypto sector. Bitcoin has soared more than 40 percent since the Republican's election victory this month and has more than doubled since the turn of the year. The recent surge has also been "driven by news that Trump could set up an official crypto department that would sit in the heart of US government," said XTB's Brooks. 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Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Dame Judi Dench has shared a touching story about the apple tree she planted in memory of her dear friend, Dame Maggie Smith. The tree bore fruit on the day of the actress's funeral. Dame Mag gie, who was known for her iconic roles in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, passed away in hospital at the age of 89 in September. A special programme titled "Maggie Smith At The BBC" aired on Saturday, which would have been her 90th birthday, reflecting on her life and career. In the programme, Dame Judi revealed that she discovered Dame Maggie’s crab apple tree had produced fruit on the day of her funeral. "I had it in my pocket at her funeral, which was a very nice thing to have. We had such great times", she said. The two actresses worked together on various projects, including 2004’s Ladies In Lavender and 1985’s A Room With A View. Remembering their time together, Dame Judi said: "I have known her for a long long time. Very, very funny and unbelievably witty, and a really sweet and special friend." She also admitted that Dame Maggie could be "quite frightening" at times and joked that "you didn’t want to be on the wrong side of Mags". Sir Derek Jacobi, stage and screen star, agreed that Dame Maggie could be "terrifying because she was so gifted". He added: "I was just in awe of her, but you had to get over that. Being in awe of her didn’t last because she wouldn’t let it last." Ruth Jones, the much-loved Gavin And Stacey actress, shared a hilarious anecdote during a special BBC Two programme, revealing that she once dreamt about Dame Maggie Smith while gearing up to play Mother Superior in Sister Act, the same part the esteemed actress portrayed on-screen in 1992. Ruth admitted that in her dream, she told Dame Maggie she would adopt a Welsh accent for the role, an idea that left the acting legend "absolutely horrified". The broadcast paid a heartfelt tribute to Dame Maggie's illustrious career, featuring interviews with friends and co-stars alongside a treasure trove of clips showing her captivating performances from the 1960s right through to the 2020s. Charles Dance, famed for his role in Game Of Thrones, recounted feeling incredibly fortunate as he directed Dame Judi Dench and Dame Maggie in Ladies In Lavender, sharing secrets from the set on BBC’s poignant Lives Well Lived series. He let slip that Dame Maggie was persuaded to join the project upon learning Dame Judi was on board, quipping, "I could have shot the telephone directory with those two." Dance fondly remembered their "wonderful" dynamics, chuckling over a particular scene where, improvising, they jovially argued while scampering up the stairs, showing just how adept both Dames are at bringing a touch of spontaneity to their roles. Meanwhile, Alex Jennings added his praises, extolling their "complex and brilliant" performances in A Room With A View in a chat with presenter Kirsty Wark. Jennings said: "The poetry of her work, of recognising loneliness and desperation and wasted lives – she could absolutely tap in to in a heartbreaking way, and in a really subtle way." He described working with her on the 2015 film The Lady In The Van as a "privilege to witness her invention" of characters. Fellow actress Frances de la Tour, who also appeared in the film and the Harry Potter series, remembered Dame Maggie as "amazing in every way".

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, a billionaire online payments entrepreneur and the first private astronaut to conduct a spacewalk, as the next head of NASA. The nod raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, given Isaacman's financial ties to SpaceX chief Elon Musk, who is set to co-chair a government efficiency commission and is one of Trump's closest advisors. Isaacman, 41, the founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, has emerged as a leading figure in commercial spaceflight through his high-profile collaborations with SpaceX. He made history in September by stepping out of a Crew Dragon to gaze at Earth from the void of space while gripping the spacecraft's exterior, during the first-ever spacewalk carried out by non-professional astronauts. "I am delighted to nominate Jared Isaacman, an accomplished business leader, philanthropist, pilot and astronaut, as Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Jared will drive NASA's mission of discovery and inspiration, paving the way for groundbreaking achievements in Space science, technology, and exploration." The groundbreaking spacewalk was part of the Polaris program, a collaboration between Isaacman and SpaceX that is set to include three missions in total. Financial terms of the partnership remain under wraps but Isaacman reportedly poured $200 million of his own money into leading the 2021 all-civilian SpaceX Inspiration4 orbital mission, his first foray into space. A staunch supporter of SpaceX and Musk, Isaacman frequently praises the company and its vision on social media platform X. "There will inevitably be a thriving space economy -- one that will create opportunities for countless people to live and work in space," Isaacman said in an X post after Trump's announcement. "At NASA, we will passionately pursue these possibilities." Isaacman, a Pennsylvania native, founded the business that became Shift4 Payments from his family's basement at just 16. A skilled aviator, he is qualified to fly military aircraft, has performed at airshows, and set a world record for an around-the-world flight. The nomination comes at a delicate juncture for the storied US space agency, with experts anticipating significant shifts in direction during Trump's second term. The Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon, may face scrutiny as Trump has repeatedly voiced a preference for prioritizing a direct mission to Mars. Also possibly on the chopping block is the massive, NASA-owned Space Launch System (SLS) Moon rocket, which has been criticized for being exorbitantly expensive due to its lack of reusability, in contrast with SpaceX's Starship, which is designed to be reusable but remains a prototype. If Isaacman is confirmed by the Senate, his ties to SpaceX could invite heightened scrutiny of future contracting decisions. NASA currently has agreements with both SpaceX and Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin to develop lunar lander systems -- a dual-source approach Isaacman has criticized, citing budgetary constraints and SpaceX's capabilities. In a recent op-ed for Space News, Peter Juul of the Progressive Policy Institute called upon Congress to require dual-source contracting to "preserve competition in the commercial space industry and preempt any attempt by Musk to entrench SpaceX as a de facto monopoly for commercial space services." Still, as a daring entrepreneur in an era of expanding public-private partnerships in space, Isaacman's appointment has drawn praise in some quarters. "The Planetary Society shares his vision of bold exploration in space, and, should he be confirmed, we look forward to working with him," Casey Dreier, the nonprofit's chief of space policy, told AFP. ia/ahaYouTube star MrBeast is cooking up a collaborative video with Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo — and he says it’s his biggest one yet. Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson is the proud owner of YouTube’s most-subscribed channel, thanks to his big-budget viral videos and over-the-top challenges featuring top names in the creator space. While MrBeast has rubbed elbows with quite a few celebrities ever since reaching online fame, he shocked the world after appearing on Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel on November 21 in an unexpected meeting of the minds. In just one day, the video has racked up over 25 million views... but MrBeast’s upcoming portion of their collab might be even better. MrBeast’s “biggest video ever” to feature Cristiano Ronaldo On November 22, MrBeast was quoted as saying that he has “the biggest video ever planned with Cristiano Ronaldo on 30th November.” The influencer responded to this quote in a reply on X, boasting that it will “easily be my best YouTube video all year” and thinks “the football world is going to love it.” Easily will be my best YouTube video all year, I think the football world is going to love it 🥰 Fans are already wringing their hands in anticipation for the upcoming upload. Given MrBeast’s track record for challenging big personalities to absurd tasks, there’s no telling what he has in store for one of football’s most famous athletes. His current interview with Ronaldo has already sparked a big conversation online, particularly for the moment where he urged the sports star to make a video with streamer IShowSpeed, who’s arguably his biggest fan. Related: While Ronaldo had a non-committal answer, saying, “Good to know,” fans are equally excited for the possibility of this collaboration. However, it’s unclear if MrBeast’s video with Ronaldo will a candle to his forthcoming Amazon series ‘Beast Games,’ on which he spent a whopping $100M and broke several records.

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Larrañaga will be replaced by associate head coach Bill Courtney — one of Larrañaga’s best friends for the past three decades or so — for the remainder of the season. The now-former coach says he loves the university but believes it's the right time to step away. Larrañaga says "I’ve tried every which way to keep this going.” Larrañaga joins a long line of prominent college basketball coaches who have left their jobs in recent years citing the changes in the game and the challenge of coaching in the name, image and likeness era. Cowboys shutting down CeeDee Lamb with 2 games to go over receiver's shoulder issue FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb with two games remaining after their 2023 All-Pro receiver spent the second half of the season dealing with a sprained right shoulder. The team says additional exams revealed enough damage to keep Lamb off the field Sunday at Philadelphia and in the final game at home against Washington. The team says surgery isn't expected to be required. Dallas was eliminated from playoff contention a few hours before last weekend’s 26-24 victory over Tampa Bay. NBA's Christmas Day ratings skyrocket, even going up against NFL games The NBA got viewers for Christmas, even while going up against NFL games. The NBA’s five-game Christmas lineup was the league’s most-watched in five years, with the games averaging about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN and its platforms, the league said Thursday based on Nielsen’s preliminary numbers. It’s an 84% rise over the NBA’s Christmas numbers from 2023. Pat Riley says the Miami Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If Jimmy Butler wants a trade, the Miami Heat have no plans to make him happy. Heat President Pat Riley — in a rare move — spoke out to address rumors Thursday, saying the team has no plans to trade Butler. It’s a clear sign that, if necessary, the team will be willing to let Butler leave as a free agent and get nothing in return. Riley says in a release distributed by the team "we usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches.” Penn State offensive coordinator Kotelnicki's creativity has the Nittany Lions humming in the CFP Penn State's offense is thriving under first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. The Nittany Lions are one of a handful of Power Four schools averaging 200 yards per game rushing and receiving heading into their College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Boise State. Penn State has one of the most unique offensive weapons in the country in tight end Tyler Warren. Warren has 92 receptions this season and has become a threat out of the backfield, rushing for 197 yards and two touchdowns. Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions SYDNEY (AP) — Organizers said that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, which administers the yacht race, has said that one sailor each on entrants Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline were killed after being struck by the boom, a large horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail. The race will continue as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock in Hobart, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning. Haaland penalty failure and Fernandes red card pile on woes for City and United in Premier League Erling Haaland’s failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes’ latest red card have compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants. City dropped more points in its improbably poor run of form by drawing 1-1 at home to Everton. Haaland had a spot kick saved by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The defending champions have only won one of its last 13 games in all competitions. City is languishing in seventh place while United is 14th after a 2-0 loss at Wolverhampton. Fernandes was sent off in the 47th. First-place Liverpool beat Leicester 3-1 in foggy conditions at Anfield and leads by seven points. Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder pain MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has pulled out of Australian Open qualifying and a tuneup tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, because of pain in her knee and shoulder. Thursday's news represents the latest interruption of her comeback from a drug suspension. Halep posted on social media that she was feeling poorly after participating in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. The 33-year-old Romanian said she is planning to next enter the Transylvania Open in her home country, where play begins Feb. 3. Halep was granted a wild-card entry for qualifying in the Australian Open last week. Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions raced to an early 13-point lead and were never really threatened by the Steelers (10-6). Pittsburgh has dropped three straight to see its chances of capturing the AFC North take another hit. Travis Kelce caught eight passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Kelce also became the third tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions, joining Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten.Streaking Knicks aim for better defensive effort vs. Wizards

“The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few metres from where we were — and the runway were damaged,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on the social media platform X. He added that he and UN colleagues were safe. “We will need to wait for the damage to the airport to be repaired before we can leave,” he said. UN spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay later said the injured person was with the UN Humanitarian Air Service. Israel’s army later told The Associated Press it was not aware that the WHO chief was at the location in Yemen. The Israeli strikes followed several days of Houthi launches setting off sirens in Israel. The Israeli military in a statement said it attacked infrastructure used by the Iran-backed Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa and ports in Hodeida, Al-Salif and Ras Qantib, along with power stations, asserting they were used to smuggle in Iranian weapons and for the entry of senior Iranian officials. Israel’s military added it had “capabilities to strike very far from Israel’s territory — precisely, powerfully, and repetitively”. The strikes, carried out over 1,000 miles from Jerusalem, came a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “the Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas and Hezbollah and Assad’s regime and others learned” as his military has battled those more powerful proxies of Iran. The Houthi-controlled satellite channel al-Masirah reported multiple deaths and showed broken windows, collapsed ceilings and a bloodstained floor and vehicle. Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the strikes. The US military has also targeted the Houthis in recent days. The UN has said the targeted ports are important entry points for humanitarian aid for Yemen, the poorest Arab nation that plunged into a civil war in 2014. Over the weekend, 16 people were wounded when a Houthi missile hit a playground in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, while other missiles and drones have been shot down. Last week, Israeli jets struck Sanaa and Hodeida, killing nine people, calling it a response to previous Houthi attacks. The Houthis also have been targeting shipping on the Red Sea corridor in what it says is an act of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The UN Security Council has an emergency meeting on Monday in response to an Israeli request that it condemn the Houthi attacks and Iran for supplying them with weapons.

Ernest Cole was one of the most impactful documenters of South African apartheid — and in Ernest Cole: Lost and Found , filmmaker Raoul Peck turns the lens back onto the photographer himself. Cole, the protagonist of Peck’s latest nonfiction film, broke the color barrier by picking up a camera at a time when photography was essentially a whites-only profession under South Africa’s racist regime. Born in 1940 in the Transvaal, Cole challenged the minority-rule government by creating a visceral visual record of the rigorously enforced racial separation policy of the repressive apartheid state. Now Peck has restored Cole to his proper place in the annals of photojournalism with his new documentary. Ernest Cole: Lost and Found is narrated by LaKeith Stanfield, who received a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award nomination for the 2021 Black Panther Party drama, Judas and the Black Messiah , and reads from a text composed by Peck that incorporates words Ernest Cole wrote with testimony from Cole’s family, friends and co-workers. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Peck has been making motion pictures since 1982, smoothly switching between nonfiction and fiction films. A versatile director, Peck helmed a 1991 documentary about Patrice Lumumba and then a 2000 feature about the same Congolese independence leader. His 2016 James Baldwin biopic, I Am Not Your Negro , was voiced by Samuel L. Jackson and Oscar-nominated for Best Documentary. His 2017 feature, The Young Karl Marx , dramatized the early years of communism’s founder. Peck’s 2021 anti-colonial HBO miniseries, “Exterminate All the Brutes,” combined documentary and narrative styles. In this interview, Peck discusses why he decided to make a film about Ernest Cole, how the late photographer’s images exposed the reality of life in apartheid South Africa, the racism he encountered as an exile in America and why Cole’s work remains significant today. Ed Rampell: How did you encounter Ernest Cole’s photography and decide to make a documentary about him? Raoul Peck: I was approached by the family. They were in the process of recuperating all of the archives worldwide and reorganizing the estate. They have been trying for many years to make a documentary on Ernest Cole’s story and were never really successful. They tried two different producers. They asked me if I was willing to consider making a film about Ernest. At the time, I was very busy on finishing “Exterminate All the Brutes”; it was not possible. I continued the dialogue with them. I helped them bring the archive back to South Africa. Then, when I was ready to dig into it again, I thought the project had all the different layers I want in my films and it would be important for today’s generation, and also [those in] my own generation, who have gone through the same period in their political engagement. It’s a homage to all those who — whether in the field, or in exile — fought for the freedom of their countries. Ernest Cole was a Black South African photographer. What was his significance? Beyond his talent and the incredible pictures he left us, he was the first to penetrate the belly of the beast. Coming back with incredible images of apartheid. Because there was excessive censorship in South Africa. You couldn’t publish any photos you wanted to; you had to go through censorship. Newspapers, everything was censored. So, imagine a Black photographer — first of all, a Black photographer in itself was a rarity. They were able to publish some of their work within a certain constraint, or magazines, like Drum , which were authorized but still under censorship. Ernest Cole was the first one to have not only made those pictures, but he made sure they came out of South Africa and were published in the rest of the world. Why did Cole flee South Africa in 1966? What did he expect to find outside of it? You’re actually asking me why he left hell? [Laughs] That’s obvious. He realized that the pictures he was making had no future in South Africa. Many innocent pictures couldn’t get published, let alone the kind of destructive testimony he was photographing. He knew he had to go away. Exile is always a very tough decision for anybody. It’s about fleeing — fleeing to survive, to fight. Like everybody else, you think elsewhere is better than the hell you’re going through. But he discovered — I’m not sure he believed the propaganda at the time — that there was a “free world.” There was never a free world anywhere. When he came to the U.S., being 26, a young man at the beginning of his career, I’m sure he had plenty of illusions. But within a few months he already understood where he was. Cole smuggled his negatives out of South Africa. Combining his text and photographs, Cole’s House of Bondage was published in 1967 in the U.S. According to Aperture magazine: “ House of Bondage has been lauded as one of the most significant photobooks of the twentieth century, revealing the horrors of apartheid to the world for the first time.” Almost 60 years later, what is the book’s relevance today, especially given the results of the U.S. election? First of all, I’d say the book is still important for South Africa today. His analysis at the time, unfortunately, is still partly true. I think he’d turn in his grave to see how little progress happened in some parts of South Africa. In that sense, House of Bondage is still a very credible and impactful testimony. Concerning what’s happening here in the U.S. ... half of America is grieving and we’ll see how to reconnect. My position was, there should always be [something] better than the Republican and Democratic parties. Of course, the election’s outcome is not satisfying for anybody, especially for countries like mine, Haiti, and elsewhere. It’s going to be again an uphill battle and lots of damage throughout the world that will have consequences. The person that’s been elected has not made any secret about his plans. What are some of Cole’s most haunting images? It’s difficult to say. Sometimes, the most insignificant photos can have a great impact, depending on the context. That’s what I tried to do in my work — to put his photos into context, not only of his time but of today. It’s the combination of both that creates such an impact. What did Cole do in the U.S. and what happened to him in “the land of the free”? You’ll have to watch the movie. It’s much more eloquent than I could tell you. It’s the story that could ultimately finish in a dark place. But history is sometimes strange. The fact that he died basically the same week [as] the liberation of Nelson Mandela. It provides the film a sort of happy ending. You see that his life’s work was not without impact, that it did make sense. That his exile and suffering in exile had a purpose. In the U.S., Cole wrote “a reality dawned upon me.” Why did he say: “In South Africa, I expected to be arrested. In America, I expected to be killed”? That was exactly the reality he was confronted with. By the way, many other authors, including James Baldwin, had written about that. Going to the South, he felt like he was in a foreign country. And that the violence was perceptible at every step you take, every look you make. Anything can become violent within a second. Cole was probably very sensitive to that kind of situation. In terms of “happy endings,” your film takes a sudden turn with a trip to Stockholm. There’s a mystery in your film — how do you suspect 60,000 of his negatives wound up stored in Sweden and what happened to them? That’s the part I didn’t want to indulge too long in the film. Because, after all, it’s a film about Cole and told by Cole. As he said, he doesn’t care today who hid, who stole, who covered up anything that happened with his work. The essential thing is that his work is back home, in South Africa today. The family trust has, at last, been able to recuperate everything that had been abroad. I hope Swedish journalists will make an inquiry about that. Two in particular have written about how those negatives were discovered in a bank. Cole went to Sweden and was adopted by the Tiofoto collective of photographers, who made the first big exhibition of his work in Sweden. ... He didn’t have a stable place to stay [in the U.S.]. It’s pretty sure Cole brought the negatives with him to Sweden for safekeeping. Now, what happened afterward — Tiofoto ceased to exist. That’s where the inquiry should start. I don’t think the bank is the right place to put negatives in, so obviously somebody wanted to hide them. Or to provide security source to the bloodline, as to where they came from. Part of your documentary focuses on still images that Cole shot. But as its name implies, movement is essential to motion pictures, to movies. Can you describe your creative process in making Ernest Cole: Lost and Found ? It’s nothing unusual. Chris Marker was able to make a whole movie with 25 photos. It’s not the medium itself, it’s how you use it. It’s a combination not only of photos but also movement on those photos or within those photos. With the text, music, effects — it’s like a symphony you put together. The photos are just one element of the whole film. Spanning more than 40 years, your impressive oeuvre is wide-ranging, embracing fiction and nonfiction films. How does Ernest Cole: Lost and Found fit into your body of work? It’s hard to say; the future will say. I don’t look at the films I make as a career plan. They come in a very organic form. Mostly they are a response to the current time I’m living in, wherever I am: Africa, Europe or the U.S. I try to keep them accurate to the current situation of the world. Ernest Cole is a total parallel to some of the stuff we’re experiencing today. In the film we see the story of the South African boycott. How long it took. How politicians were looking for excuses not to boycott the apartheid regime. Because they were making deals with them, exploiting uranium, gold, diamonds. Because also it was a military stronghold for the Western world. Unfortunately, today we see the same kind of situation exists. Why sometimes the same people who talk very loudly about democracy observe massacres and borderline genocide, if not actual genocide, and still finding excuses. In that sense, the films I make are always reminders of what’s going on right now. What’s next for the prolific Raoul Peck? I’m not authorized to say but I’m working now. Can you tell me if it’s a documentary or a feature? It’s both. Ernest Cole: Lost and Found was theatrically released in New York on November 22 and in Los Angeles on November 29, with additional cities to follow. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.Isaac Brown, Duke Watson each rush for 2 TDs, Louisville gets 5 turnovers in 41-14 rout of KentuckyRevolutionary Solar Lighting Innovations for 2024

After weeks of renovation works the Mark's and Spencer store in West Bridgford has reopened with a brand new look. The store in Albert Road reopened on Thursday, November 28 more than a month after it closed on Saturday, October 19. The store had been expected to open on Wednesday, November 27, but an extra day was needed to make sure everything was up to scratch. Shoppers have been thrilled with the store's transformation, which includes a new market-style food hall. There is also a bakery with a range of fresh pastries and breads, including the retailer's popular Collections Sourdough, where each load is made through a 30-hour process. There are also takeaway hot drinks available, including barista-made coffee. The location also has a flower shop and wine shop, as well as a click and collect point for online orders. Store manager, Martin Kirkpatrick, officially declared the store as open and was joined by special guest Percy Pig for the ribbon cutting. Martin, who has been at M&S for 17 years, said: "We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome the West Bridgford community back to their newly transformed M&S store. From the stunning fresh bakery to our revamped flower and wine shops, every detail has been designed with our customers in mind, ensuring we deliver the quality and value they expect from M&S. "It’s been fantastic to see the excitement and energy on opening day, and we’re especially proud to offer a shopping experience that combines convenience, innovation, and the very best of M&S. We’re looking forward to welcome shoppers, both regular and new, to the new store.” The store has also reopened in time for customers to make the most of its festive offerings, with shoppers now able to stock up on the magical Christmas good line up, such as the build your own Charcuter-Tree and the recently launched Choc Marks bars.Stock market today: Wall Street’s rally stalls as Nasdaq pulls back from its record

Trump is named Time's Person of the Year and rings the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized by Time magazine as its person of the year. The honors Thursday for the businessman-turned-politician are a measure of Trump’s remarkable comeback from an ostracized former president who refused to accept his election loss four years ago to a president-elect who won the White House decisively in November. At the stock exchange, Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump, daughters Ivanka and Tiffany and Vice President-elect JD Vance. Trump grinned as people chanted “USA” before he opened the trading day and raised his fist. YouTube TV is hiking its monthly price, again. Here's what to know NEW YORK (AP) — Are you a YouTube TV subscriber? Your monthly bills are about to get more expensive again. YouTube has announced that it’s upping the price of its streaming service’s base plan by $10 — citing rising content costs and other investments. The new $82.99 per month price tag will go into effect starting Jan. 13 for existing subscribers, and immediately for new customers who sign up going forward. YouTube TV has rolled out a series of price hikes over the years. When launched back in 2017, the going price of its streaming package was $35 a month. By 2019, that fee rose to $50 — and has climbed higher and higher since. Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's brotherhood is still strong after 30 years with new album 'Missionary' LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it comes to music, there’s one person in particular Snoop Dogg trusts to steer the ship without question: hit-making producer Dr. Dre. Their bond, built over 30 years of brotherhood, began when Dr. Dre shaped Snoop’s game-changing debut, “Doggystyle,” a cornerstone of hip-hop history. From young dreamers chasing stardom to legends cementing their legacies, the duo has always moved in sync. Now, the dynamic pair reunites for Snoop’s “Missionary,” his milestone 20th studio album, which releases Friday. The 15-track project features several big-name guest appearances including Eminem, 50 Cent, Sting, Method Man, Jelly Roll, Tom Petty, Jhené Aiko and Method Man. Country star Morgan Wallen sentenced in chair-throwing case NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music star Morgan Wallen has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. He had been charged for throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-story bar in Nashville and nearly hitting two police officers with it. Wallen appeared in court alongside his attorney on Thursday. He was sentenced to spend seven days in a DUI education center and will be under supervised probation for two years. According to the arrest affidavit, Wallen was accused of throwing a chair off the roof of Chief’s bar on April 7. The chair landed about a yard from the officers. Witnesses told police they saw Wallen pick up a chair, throw it off the roof and laugh about it. Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest chess world champion after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China. Dommaraju, 18, secured 7.5 points against 6.5 of his Chinese rival in Thursday's game which was played in Singapore. He has surpassed the achievement of Russia’s Garry Kasparov who won the title at the age of 22. Dommaraju is now also the second Indian to win the title after five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand. The Indian teen prodigy has long been considered a rising star in the chess world after he became a chess grandmaster at 12. He had entered the match as the youngest-ever challenger to the world crown after winning the Candidates tournament earlier this year. 'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Police say “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence. Police in Burbank, California, say officers investigated reports of an argument between a man and a woman at a residence late Tuesday night and arrested the 32-year-old Kennedy. He was released from jail after posting bail. A representative of Kennedy did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. The Burbank city attorney will decide whether to file charges. Kennedy is a DJ and reality TV star who has appeared for 10 seasons on “Vanderpump Rules” — the Bravo series about the lives of employees at a set of swank restaurants. The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death moves to end their marriage MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own drowning so he could abscond to Europe has filed a court action to end the couple's marriage. Online court records indicate Emily Borgwardt filed a petition in Dodge County Circuit Court on Thursday seeking to annul her marriage to Ryan Borgwardt. A hearing has been set for April. According to court documents, Ryan Borgwardt staged his own drowning by leaving his overturned kayak floating on Green Lake. He flew to Eastern Europe, where he spent several days in a hotel with a woman before taking up residence in the country of Georgia. He is charged with misdemeanor obstruction in Green Lake County. San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A block in downtown San Francisco has been renamed for acclaimed photojournalist Joe Rosenthal, who won the Pulitzer Prize for his iconic photo of U.S. Marines raising the flag on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during WWII. The longtime staff photographer for the San Francisco Chronicle, who died in 2006 at age 94, is also remembered for the 35 years he spent documenting the city's famous and not so famous for the daily newspaper. He photographed a young Willie Mays getting his hat fitted as a San Francisco Giant in 1957. He also photographed joyous children making a mad dash for freedom on the last day of school in 1965. Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report finds Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly,” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health. That's according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center. As in past years, YouTube was the single most popular platform teenagers used — 90% said they watched videos on the site, down slightly from 95% in 2022. There was a slight downward trend in several popular apps teens used. For instance, 63% of teens said they used TikTok, down from 67% and Snapchat slipped to 55% from 59%. Wander Franco's sex abuse trial has been postponed 5 months PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who has been charged with sexually abusing a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, has been postponed until June 2, 2025. Dominican judge Yacaira Veras postponed the hearing Thursday at the request of prosecutors because of the absence of several key witnesses in the case. Franco’s lawyers asked the court to reconsider the postponement, arguing Franco must report to spring training in mid-February. The judge replied that Franco is obligated to continue with the trial schedule and his conditional release from detainment.Gainesville Independent School District buildings are in need of substantial work that needs addressing. While the GISD officials and community members are discussing possibilities for a potential bond to address capital projects, the school board is faced with addressing as many concerns as possible within the school budget. Some of these concerns can be dealt with more effectively with a larger project. Both Chalmers Elementary and Gainesville Intermediate are at capacity with no empty classrooms to accommodate growth. “We’re about 21 students above where we were at this exact same point last year,” said Superintendent DesMontes Stewart during Monday's board meeting. “Last week, we had one campus, Chalmers, that enrolled 11 kids in one day. We’ve seen 11 kids over the course of a month, but never in one day.” While constructing new wings and hallways onto the buildings would be the more secure and long-lasting solution, the funds are not in the budget, so a bond would be required. In the case of a bond failing, the school board is looking at what could be done with portable buildings. According to Stewart and Director of Maintenance and Operations Joe Warren, portable buildings are costing about $130,000-$140,000 just for set up and delivery. Adding wiring, skirting, sidewalk, Americans with Disability Act requirements and everything else would put the project easily over $200,000 for one portable building. “We’re going to have to put these things back behind fencing to keep them secure, because our babies are going to be going in and out of those buildings ... You have campuses that could potentially use two or three, this could get expensive really, really fast,” said Stewart. “We have to be prepared and ready for that, because the direction in which the bond goes will direct how we’re going to have to move.” There is a similar situation at Gainesville Junior High. While a new junior high has been part of bond discussions for a few years now, the current campus has issues that need to be addressed as long as it is in use. The school board approved an agreement with Stantec Architecture to come up with a potential plan for expanding the library and installing a secure vestibule with additional safety measures. “The library right now, even for two grade levels, is extremely small,” said Stewart. “To be able to provide more space for our kids, more space means more books and more books means more opportunities for our kids.” These improvements would help, but they are not the only issues the junior high building is facing. A larger renovation would include expanding the cafeteria, closing in a hallway that is currently being unused due to open access and more. To Stewart, a bond for a new building would be preferable and allow the current renovation plan to be dropped. However, with no confirmation in the future, plans need to be made to work with what is available. Some projects now underway will continue with or without the bond, such as improving the auditorium on the junior high campus. “We’ve done some light painting on the outside, and now we’re getting ready to move to the interior, where we’re still going to work on the foyer area, the bathrooms, and then eventually move on the inside,” said Stewart. “The switchboard in there is very antiquated. It’s about a 40-year-old switchboard, which limits the opportunities presented to our kids as far as working with current technology.” Discussions of a potential bond have included a new auditorium at Gainesville High School so students can work onstage with equipment during the school day and the district can have a second performance space. However, improvements would likely continue at the auditorium for other district use. “We’re going to eat this elephant one bite at a time with the end goal of making sure that we renovate the entire facility,” said Stewart. “It’s got great bones, and I’m pretty sure that our auditorium is here to stay whether we build one on the high school campus or not. It’s still going to get heavy use, not only by GISD but by our community.” The first meeting of a Facilities Planning Committee last month had 25 people attend, and the second meeting had 22 people attend. Information about these meetings and future plans are available at gainesvilleisdfpc.com . Those wanting to contribute to the community discussion on how to address school building concerns are invited to the next, and possibly final, meeting Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. at Chalmers Elementary, 600 S. FM 3092 in Gainesville. “Last meeting, we talked about bond capacity, we talked about some bond scenarios, but this meeting will be where we really narrow down the scope of the projects. Is it a focus on safety and security? Is it a focus on building for the future and trying to expand buildings? What does that look like?” said Stewart. “We’re going to sit down and really dig deep into this ... If you’d like to attend, I welcome you to come. It’s a come one, come all type of environment.” At Monday's meeting, Stewart also addressed the state legislature reconvening, and some of the topics he wants addressed. “The 89th Texas Legislative session is fast approaching,” said Stewart. “One of my personal goals has been to be hyper-vigilant in continuing to advocate not just for GISD, but for all small schools.” One of his biggest focuses is trying to encourage better funding. Part of this includes adjusting basic allotment, which bases the bulk of how districts are paid on how many students are enrolled. “The basic allotment hasn’t been raised since 2019 and doesn’t account for any type of inflation,” said Stewart. “All the prices are going up, but the state’s contribution to the school system has remained the same.” Another way Stewart is advocating for schools to have more support from the state is through payment for additional safety and security measures, particularly the measures now required by the state. “Just like the basic allotment, we’d like to see an increase in our security allotment every year, especially with the number of unfunded mandates that have come down the chute here over the past six years,” said Stewart. “From fences to panic alarms, you name it, it’s coming down the chute, and we need some help from Austin to help offset some of those costs.” Other than funding, Stewart is also advocating for changes to how accountability and assessments are handled. In particular, he’s wanting more local control when it comes to making up classes and other aspects related to Texas House Bill 4545. “It’s depending on the number of tests a kid fails and it’s growing. It’s becoming more and more difficult to ensure that those kids are receiving the recommended hours of intervention,” said Stewart. “What I would like to see, and what some of my colleagues in other districts would like to see, is local control to allow ourselves to really indicate and to determine the level of intervention needed by a particular kid. We have got to get away from this cookie-cutter approach.” Stewart also brought up the voucher bill that Gov. Greg Abbott is advocating for to help families pay for tuition to private and charter schools. “It’s really no secret that the voucher bill will pass; at some point, it’s going to pass,” said Stewart. “If funding is going to be allocated or funneled out to charter schools, we just ask for a fair playing field. If we’re going to be held to one standard, then those charter schools should be held to the exact same standard.” The quantity and quality of charter schools and private schools has been a point of contention for educators and those invested in education throughout the state, particularly around bigger cities and larger school districts like Austin, Dallas and Houston. “Here at GISD, we have to educate any and every kid that walks through our doors, regardless of how that student comes to us, whether they're an ablebodied student or a student who requires special services. Regardless of what that kid may come to us with, we are charged with educating those students, whereas some charter schools have taken the luxury of cherry-picking,” said Stewart. “If we’re going to be competing for the same pots of money, I think the only fair ask is that we level the playing field and that they are held to the exact same standard that we’re held to.”Two adults taken to hospital following basement fire in Centretown West

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Mahakumbh 2025: Akhilesh Yadav Questions Yogi Govt`s Preparedness For Grand Event; How True Are His Claims? — Check HerePartnering with hummel and Northwell Health, the new kit honors the club's iconic local roots. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Westchester Soccer Club (WSC) – the first homegrown professional sports club to call New York's most populous suburb home – debuted the team's inaugural home kit last week at an event with Northwell Health, its front of kit sponsor and official health partner. See images of the new kit here and the video reveal. Through an exciting partnership with hummel, a leading global sportswear brand, and with sponsorship from Northwell Health, the home kit builds on the excitement of WSC's iconic homegrown brand unveiled earlier this summer. The White, Gold, and Blue "Zee" Kit represents the next step in WSC's campaign to deepen community engagement as it prepares for the 2025 season in the United Soccer League One (USL). Earlier this year, USL announced that Westchester County, N.Y. has been granted the rights to a USL League One franchise, with WSC to kick off in 2025 as the host of home matches at the newly renovated Memorial Field in Mount Vernon, N.Y. "Our new kits proudly showcase the defining spirit of our community. At its core, the jersey is a celebration of our heritage, with the "Infinity W" mark (found in our badge and side-striping) and the Tappan Zee Bridge representing the connection between our players, fans, and our hometown communities," said Mitch Baruchowitz, majority owner of WSC. "Northwell Health is very proud to be the front-of-kit sponsor and official health partner of Westchester Soccer Club. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to fostering a healthier, more connected community," said Dr. Debbie Salas-Lopez of Northwell Health. "The new jerseys symbolize the strength of this collaboration, and we are excited to stand alongside WSC in uniting and inspiring Westchester through the power of soccer." Designed with the vibrant spirit of the NY suburban landscape in mind, the jerseys embody the pride and identity of WSC as a uniter of families and communities in the greater Westchester Region. The distinctive home kits resonate with the club's unique identity and aim to bring fans together and feature one of the region's iconic landmarks. In addition to the introduction of the new kits, WSC is also excited to announce the availability of season ticket deposits for the upcoming League One season. A deposit includes exclusive access to club information, announcements, invitations to events and more, providing fans the opportunity to secure their seats for an exciting season ahead, further solidifying their connection to the club. The new jerseys, and other items in a brand-new line of merchandise, are now available online at WSC's website for ensuring that fans can proudly display their support for the club ahead of the season. For more information about the new jerseys, season ticket options, and upcoming events, please visit: https://www.westchestersc.com/ . About Westchester Soccer Club Westchester Soccer Club, Westchester's first homegrown professional sports team, will join USL One in the 2025 season. The club is dedicated to celebrating the region's profound love for soccer through exciting game experiences and community-focused events. With a strong commitment to nurturing local talent, WSC aims to build a world-class developmental pipeline for both boys and girls in Westchester. For more information and updates, follow WSC on social media: Twitter/X: @westchestersc • Instagram: @westchestersc • Facebook: @westchestersc Sign up for email updates at www.westchestersc.com Media Contact: Josh Vlasto josh@joshvlasto.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/westchester-soccer-club-debuts-new-home-kit-to-kick-off-upcoming-season-302317028.html SOURCE Westchester Soccer Club

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Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub said on Saturday that negotiations with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were initiated on the insistence of former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, distancing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from the controversial decision. Speaking at a news conference alongside several party leaders, the opposition leader recalled the former army chief's assertion that every issue could be resolved through dialogue. He revealed that the National Security Committee (NSC) had discussed the need for negotiations with the TTP. "This was not the PTI's decision," he asserted. Ayub's remarks came a day after Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt. Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry held the PTI government responsible for a resurgence in terrorism, alleging that decisions made during its tenure, including talks with the TTP, had jeopardised national security. In a strongly-worded statement on Friday, the ISPR chief criticised the policies of the PTI-led government in 2021, accusing it of enabling the reintegration of terrorists. Chaudhry had said that the entire nation, particularly the citizens of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was paying the price for the resettlement and rehabilitation of terrorists through talks initiated by the then government. The military, he said, had broken the TTP's back before these talks gave the group renewed strength. Referring to the TTP as "Fitna Al Khawarij," the ISPR DG questioned, "Who provided the terrorists strength through dialogues and rehabilitation after their defeat?" Ayub, defending his party on Saturday, alleged that the military's narrative was misleading. Reiterating what he earlier posted on X (formerly Twitter), Ayub said that it was General Bajwa who advocated peace talks with the TTP during the NSC meeting in 2021, adding that leaders from all major political parties, including the PPP, PML-N and PTI, attended the meeting. Criticising the ISPR's stance in his post, Ayub accused the military spokesperson of recycling allegations. "It seems he was handed the same old script that has been rejected time and again," he added. Beyond the TTP controversy, Ayub lambasted the federal government for its alleged financial neglect of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). He claimed the province was owed Rs1,500 billion and criticised Islamabad for failing to contribute significantly to K-P's Sehat Card initiative. "K-P spent Rs3.3 billion on the health card scheme, but the federal government provided nothing substantial in return," he said. Ayub also highlighted the issue of fuel smuggling along the Afghan border, alleging a loss of billions of rupees annually. He said that there wasn't a single local official sitting on the border in Balochistan or K-P and asked who was responsible for this massive smuggling. The opposition leader renewed calls for a judicial commission to investigate the May 9 riots and November 26 incidents. "Military courts are not the answer," he said, adding that the judicial officers are handed a single sheet of paper to read from and sentence individuals. He hoped that convictions of people, including PTI activist Hassan Niazi, would likely be overturned by higher courts. He also accused the government of using live ammunition to clear PTI supporters during protests, citing an example of a supporter allegedly shot in the shoulder, with the bullet exiting through his abdomen. Ayub said that PTI Chairman Imran Khan has conveyed to the party leadership that he is willing to forgive for the country's greater good. "Our founding chairman told me recently that he forgives everyone for the sake of Pakistan," Ayub revealed, reiterating the party's commitment to reconciliation. During the press conference, the PTI leaders reiterated their commitment to peaceful politics and underscored the need for dialogue to resolve the country's political crisis. Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Shibli Faraz dismissed the perception that Imran Khan was seeking personal concessions through dialogue. "Imran Khan is in jail for the people of Pakistan and remains steadfast in his principled stance," he said. Faraz stressed that PTI was a peaceful party that condemns violence and extremism. "All political prisoners should be released," he said, adding Imran Khan and PTI workers have been entangled in politically motivated cases. "PTI's struggle is rooted in the constitution and the rule of law," Faraz stated, stressing that the party's efforts will remain within these boundaries. "PTI is a peaceful political party," he added, stressing its opposition to extremism, fascism, and undemocratic practices. Faraz stated that PTI is striving to secure its rightful position through the judiciary, protests, and negotiations, emphasizing that "talks are the ultimate solution to all conflicts." Acknowledging PTI's position as a victim, he noted that the party has opened the doors for dialogue with the government. Former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser shifted the discussion to regional stability, focusing on Pakistan's relations with Afghanistan. He warned that tensions with the neighbouring country could fuel terrorism and escalate the risk of conflict. Qaiser called for peace and economic cooperation, recalling PTI's efforts during its tenure to promote trade and stability. 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A Crystal Palace defender would be the ideal Manchester City signing in JanuaryBurt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90Education has always been contentious — K-12 education, particularly so. Few locales of public life are more vulnerable to the imposition (and questioning) of values than are schools: the places where we send our children to be prepared for life as citizens. So, in times of civic distance and discord, it’s not surprising that education, too, has become a political battleground. And yet, as dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Education, I am hopeful. I see evidence that no matter the election outcome, American educators will continue to connect across differences to deliver better student outcomes, close opportunity gaps and strengthen our communities. Here is what gives me that confidence. Kat Locke-Jones, Maryland’s Teacher of the Year, is a case in point. Motivated by her brother’s death by suicide, this seventh-grade teacher has dedicated herself to supporting the mental health of her students, transforming her classroom into what she calls a “brave space.” At the start of each academic year, Locke-Jones shares her story with her students at Baltimore’s Hampstead Hill Academy, building a sense of family and trust within the classroom. She encourages them to write and share their own stories, helping them find the courage to be authentic and vulnerable while learning to navigate conflict. At Hampstead Hill, a public charter school, 39% of the students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and 18% are immigrants just learning English. Locke-Jones’ students have excelled in English language arts. While the English assessment pass rate for seventh graders was 29% in Baltimore City, and 47% statewide, 82% of Hampstead Hill students passed — and more than a quarter of her students scored at the advanced level. For the majority of American families, schools are important community anchors. It is no accident that a great many of them serve as voting sites. Schools are still among our most trusted public institutions and most valuable connectors. One of these is our Johns Hopkins neighborhood partner, Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School. Approximately one-third of Margaret Brent’s students speak English as a second language, and 85% are students of color. The school offers an innovative curriculum that embeds the visual and performing arts into strategies to help students retain academic content — especially those who are struggling with STEM subjects. When I visit the school each year for its arts celebration, parents reach out to tell me how grateful they are that Margaret Brent and its teachers use the arts to engage and develop their children in culturally relevant ways. One teacher said she counted nine different languages in her first-grade class alone. In such a diverse community, this arts-rich school builds relationships across all kinds of differences. At the Johns Hopkins School of Education, we examine interventions and models, new and old, for one basic measure: Does it work? Does distributing eyeglasses to children with vision problems improve learning? (Yes.) Does in-class surveillance technology promote school safety? (Possibly, but likely at the expense of academic performance.) One system model that works in most democracies around the world is educational pluralism — in which the government funds a broad range of schools that are owned and administered by private and public organizations, including churches and other civil society organizations, as well as secular agencies. In our education system, about 83% of K-12 students today attend public schools — 90% if we include public charter schools. That’s a heavy load for one sector — and an unwieldy one, when administered by 50-plus different government entities. Well-designed educationally pluralist systems support the distinctive character of different schools while holding them accountable for academic quality. The Netherlands funds 36 kinds of schools while requiring students in all of them to take common, knowledge-rich assessments. Belgium, England, South Africa and Indonesia operate in similar fashion. Importantly, leaders in these systems don’t pit entire school sectors against one another but seek to help all schools serve students well. Faculty and students at our school of education practice this approach by researching public, private, charter and homeschooling models and preparing leaders for all sectors. There are many more examples of the power of education to connect across divides, and my colleagues at the Johns Hopkins School of Education prove it every day as we work to prepare a new generation of education leaders and scholars to solve common problems together. We know that no matter what, we will work together to benefit the nation’s students — wherever they attend school.

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Which snow sport helmet is best? Whether you’re skiing or snowboarding, a good snow sport helmet is a necessity. The best ones are designed to keep your head protected without limiting your enjoyment on the slopes. But with hundreds of different models on the market, how do you know which is the right one for you? For our buying guide on snow sport helmets, we’ve analyzed the latest developments so we can help you choose. Our favorite, the Smith’s Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet , offers the latest in safety technology and comfort, so your focus is on the experience, not your gear. What to know before you buy a snow sport helmet Construction A snow sport helmet usually consists of three layers: a hard outer shell, an inner impact layer, and a lining. The outer is usually molded plastic — either ABS or polycarbonate. ABS is a little heavier but also cheaper. The other option is carbon fiber. It is very strong and ultralight — but a lot more expensive. The inner layer is usually EPS, a polystyrene foam that’s great at absorbing impact. Other materials are occasionally used, notably Koroyd, which is claimed to deliver equal or better protection but with increased ventilation. Liners are generally made of synthetic fleece. Their features might include being hypoallergenic, antibacterial, moisture-wicking, and washable. MIPS (Multidirectional Impact Protection System) is an additional safety feature designed primarily to reduce rotational injury, which can cause serious brain damage. Essentially, this means that a portion of your helmet slides, dramatically reducing the force transmitted through your head. It’s highly effective, but adds considerably to the cost. When choosing a snow sport helmet, always look for one that meets one of the following safety standards: ASTM F2040 (US), EN 1077 (Europe), or Snell RS-98 (independent). Any one will do, though Snell is considered to be the toughest.) Fit You need to measure your head carefully to get a good fit — but a degree of adjustment is often provided. It can be horizontal and/or vertical, the more you get the better. If you’re buying a kids’ snow sport helmet, use the same principle — go for the best fit, not something they will grow into. If it’s oversized now, it’s simply not safe. What to look for in a quality snow sport helmet Venting Venting is important to keep your head cool — if you start to sweat, you’ll get uncomfortable and probably fog up your goggles. A cheap snow sport helmet might just have a few holes in the shell. The best offer control so you can adjust them for different conditions. Eyewear Drop-down visors are fitted to a few snow sport helmets, but it’s usually a case of wearing goggles. Often, there’s a clip on the back of the helmet to secure the goggle strap. Occasionally, goggles are included, but most of the time, you’ll need to buy them separately. Chin straps Chin straps should have a little padding for comfort and good adjustability so you can make the helmet nice and snug. Quick-release clasps that you can undo with your gloves on are common. The fastest are magnetic. Audio Like listening to music while you’re stuck on the ski lift or speeding down the mountain? Look for helmets with built-in speakers and Bluetooth technology so you can connect to your device and rock out. How much you can expect to spend on a snow sport helmet The cheapest snow sport helmet costs around $30. If it complies with a relevant standard (it should be marked), then safety won’t be an issue — but comfort might. For $50 and up, they tend to be lighter and have more features, with MIPS available on helmets from around $130 and up. Carbon fiber models can top $300. Snow Sport Helmets FAQ How do I get the right size snow sports helmet? A. Measure the widest part of your head — usually about half an inch up from your eyebrows. Keep the tape level. Use that measurement to select from the manufacturer’s chart. Check each one individually. Don’t assume they are the same. Try it on immediately so you can return it if necessary. Is a snow sports helmet required by law? A. In some areas, children may need to wear them, but adults have a choice. Some resorts insist on them, and it might be a provision of your travel insurance if you’re on vacation. However, given the potentially life-saving benefits, wearing one is simply common sense. What are the best snow sport helmets to buy? Top snow sport helmet Smith’s Vantage MIPS Snow Helmet What you need to know: This helmet has advanced safety and comfort features for hard-core snow fanatics. What you’ll love: It has a hybrid ABS/polycarbonate shell with an MIPS safety system. Aerocore adds impact protection and helps ventilation. It has good airflow control and accepts Skullcandy audio. What you should consider: MIPS is not available in all colors. Some feel that the sizing runs a little small. Top snow sport helmet for the money Lucky Bums’ Adult Snow Ski Helmet What you need to know: It’s a great value helmet for the snow sport fan on a budget. What you’ll love: The strong ABS shell meets the EN1077 standard. The lining is hypoallergenic and antibacterial. It has a padded chin strap with a quick-release button. What you should consider: The sizing can be tight, and it has a fragile goggles clip. Worth checking out Giro’s Launch Combo Kids’ Snow Helmet What you need to know: Excellent-quality youth helmet in a wide range of fun and funky colors. What you’ll love: It’s got a quick-and-easy adjustment for a snug fit. It’s well-vented and has a comfortable fleece lining. Matching dual-lens, anti-fog goggles are included. What you should consider: It’s a bit pricey. The clarity of the goggles’ lenses varies. Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change. Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales. BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. BestReviews and its newspaper partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.VANCOUVER - Online predators are becoming increasingly resourceful in trolling media platforms where children gravitate, prompting an explosion in police case loads, said an officer who works for the RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit in British Columbia. Data show the problem spiked during COVID-19 when children began spending more time online — but rates did not wane as police anticipated after lockdowns ended. In B.C., they soared, almost quadrupling from 2021 to 2023. Const. Solana Pare is now warning exploitation of children is likely here to stay, as a technological race between police and predators gains momentum. “Technology is becoming more and more available, and online platforms and social media sites are being used by children younger and younger, which provides an opportunity for predators to connect with them,” Pare said in an interview. Police say child exploitation cases in B.C. went from about 4,600 in 2021 to 9,600 in 2022 to 15,920 reports last year. The upwards trend is seen nationally, too. Statistics Canada says the rate of online child sexual exploitation reported to police rose by 58 per cent from 2019 to 2022, and police data show cases have continued to rise. The RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Crime Centre reported that from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, it received 118,162 reports of suspected online child sexual exploitation offences — a 15 per cent increase compared with the previous year. Online child sexual exploitation, Pare explained, includes offences such as sextortion, child luring and the creation or distribution of sexually explicit images of a minor. “We don’t see these types of reports going away,” Pare said. “We only see them increasing because the use of electronic devices and social media, and kids being online earlier and earlier is becoming more common. There’s going to be more opportunity for predators to target children online.” Monique St. Germain, general counsel for the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, said the most common type of child luring is communicating with a youth online in order get them to produce sexual abuse material. She said “the pandemic accelerated those types of cases, and it hasn’t slowed down.” “The tools (Canadian authorities) have to deal with this type of behaviour are inadequate for the scope and the scale of what’s going on,” she said. THE RISE OF ‘SEXTORTION’ Online exploitation gained international attention in 2015 in the case of Port Coquitlam, B.C., teenager, Amanda Todd, who died by suicide after being blackmailed and harassed online by a man for years, starting when she was 12. The month before the 15-year-old died, she uploaded a nine-minute video using a series of flash cards detailing the abuse she experienced by the stranger and how it had affected her life. It’s been viewed millions of times. Dutch national Aydin Coban was extradited to Canada for trial and, in October 2022, he was convicted of charges including the extortion and harassment of Todd. Since then, the term “sextortion” has made its way into the vernacular as more cases come to light. Among them was Carson Cleland, a 12-year-old Prince George, B.C., boy who died by suicide in October 2023 after falling victim to the crime. In New Brunswick that same month, 16-year-old William Doiron took his own life after falling victim to a global sextortion scheme. Mounties across Canada have issued news releases warning of increased cases in their communities, noting that the consequences for the victims can include self-harm and suicide. St. Germain said technology, such as artificial intelligence, is also becoming more user-friendly. “The existence of that technology and its ease of use and ready accessibility is a problem, and it is going to be an increasingly large problem as we move forward,” she said. Pare said police are also adapting to technological advancements in order to keep up with the ever-changing online landscape. “Police are constantly obtaining training on digital technologies to increase our knowledge and understanding of all the intricacies involving their use and how to capture any digital evidence,” she said. Pare said the true rates of the crime are impossible to determine, but pointed to increased social awareness and legislation across North America around mandatory reporting of child abuse material from social media companies as a potential reason for the increase. It’s not going undetected any longer, she said. “Additionally, there’s been a lot of use in artificial intelligence to detect child exploitation materials within those platforms.” Pare said “it’s up to each individual platform” to ensure there is no child sexual abuse material on their sites or apps. “With mandatory reporting, it’s putting the onus back on the electronic service providers to ensure they have measures in place to prevent this from happening, and if it is happening that it is being reported,” she said. “That being said, there are times when things don’t get located.” That is why the Canadian Centre for Child Protection has been advocating for the adoption of the Online Harms Bill that the federal government introduced in February, St. Germain said. “It’s shocking that up until now, we’ve relied on companies to self regulate, meaning we’ve just relied on them to do the right thing,” she said. “What we are seeing in terms of the number of offences and in terms of all the harm that is happening in society as a result of online platforms is completely tied to the decision not to regulate. We need to have rules in any sector, and this sector is no different.” ‘CANADA IS REALLY BEHIND’ The Online Harms Bill covers seven types of harms, from non-consensual sharing of intimate images to content that can be used to bully a child. Earlier this month, Justice Minister Arif Virani announced the Liberal government will split the bill into two parts: dealing with keeping children safe online, and combating predators and issues related to revenge pornography. “We are putting our emphasis and prioritization and our time and efforts on the first portion of the bill,” Virani told reporters on Dec. 5. Such measures would include a new Digital Safety Commission of Canada, which would compel social media companies to outline how they plan to reduce the risks their platforms pose to users, particularly minors. It would have the power to levy fines and evaluate companies’ digital safety plans. St. Germain said such a split “makes sense,” noting that most objections to the bill are related to changes to the Criminal Code and not measures around curbing harms to children. “There obviously are differences of opinion in terms of what is the best way forward, and what kind of regulatory approach makes sense, and who should the regulator be, but there does seem to be consensus on the idea that we need to do more in terms of protecting children online,” she said, adding that the organization is still in support of the second half of the bill. She said the United Kingdom previously passed its own Online Safety Act that will come into effect in 2025, which includes requiring social media firms to protect children from content such as self-harm material, pornography and violent content. Failure to do so will result in fines. “Canada is really behind,” she said. “The amount of information that has come out of the U.K., the amount of time and care and attention that their legislatures have paid to this issue is really quite remarkable, and we really hope that Canada steps up and does something for Canadian children soon.” In the absence of national legislation, province’s have filled the void. In January, B.C. enacted the Intimate Images Protection Act, providing a path for victims to have online photos, videos or deep fakes expeditiously removed. Individuals are fined up to $500 per day and websites up to $5,000 a day if they don’t comply with orders to stop distributing images that are posted without consent. B.C.‘s Ministry of the Attorney General said that as of Dec. 11, the Civil Resolution Tribunal had received a total of 199 disputes under the Intimate Images Protection Act. It said the Intimate Images Protection Service had served more than 240 clients impacted by the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, adding that four awards of $5,000 each and one for $3,000 had been supplied as of mid-December. Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta and Saskatchewan have also enacted legislation targeting unauthorized distribution of intimate images. St. Germain said the use of provincial powers is also necessary, but it’s not enough. “A piece of provincial legislation is going to be very difficult to be effective against multiple actors in multiple countries,” she said, noting that the online crime is borderless. “We need something bigger — more comprehensive. We need to use all tools in the tool box.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2024.Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award, tying Michael Jordan for 1 shy of recordCOLLEGE BOWL

The Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 elections, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the members of the 2024 NPP manifesto sub-committee for their hard work and dedication in crafting the party’s policy document. At a meeting held on Monday at his residence in Accra, Dr. Bawumia praised the committee, which included chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and members from various sub-committees, for putting together a comprehensive and forward-thinking manifesto that was presented to Ghanaians ahead of the elections. “I want to express sincere gratitude and appreciation to all of you for your dedication and hard work in creating such a comprehensive document, which we presented to Ghanaians,” Dr. Bawumia remarked during the meeting. Despite the election’s outcome, Dr. Bawumia assured the committee that he was proud of the work they had done, highlighting the transformational policies outlined in the manifesto. He emphasized that the policies presented to the people of Ghana were both meaningful and impactful. Reflecting on the surprising result of the election, Dr. Bawumia noted that the party’s fortunes were affected by voter apathy, which led to over 2 million of its core voters abstaining from voting. He expressed his concern, stating, “It was as if our people held a meeting across the country and decided they wouldn’t go out to vote.” In light of this, Dr. Bawumia called for a comprehensive post-election analysis to understand why such a significant number of party members chose not to vote. He assured the committee members that the party would conduct detailed research as part of its reorganization efforts for the future. Regarding the 2024 NPP manifesto, Dr. Bawumia reassured the committee that their efforts were not in vain. “God willing, we will all benefit from this document in the future,” he stated, urging members not to feel discouraged by the outcome of the election. Also present at the meeting was Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, the Chairperson of the Manifesto Committee for the 2024 Bawumia Campaign. The meeting served as an opportunity to reflect on the party’s manifesto work and discuss the way forward.Short Interest in UBE Co. (OTCMKTS:UBEOF) Decreases By 16.2%

Cardiologist reflects on 52-years of heart careSoundHound AI, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SOUN – Get Free Report ) COO Michael Zagorsek sold 60,796 shares of SoundHound AI stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $20.30, for a total transaction of $1,234,158.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer now owns 1,412,526 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,674,277.80. This represents a 4.13 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink . Michael Zagorsek also recently made the following trade(s): SoundHound AI Stock Performance SoundHound AI stock opened at $23.95 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 2.58, a current ratio of 2.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a market capitalization of $8.86 billion, a PE ratio of -66.53 and a beta of 3.03. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $10.66 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $6.80. SoundHound AI, Inc. has a twelve month low of $1.62 and a twelve month high of $24.98. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In SOUN has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Barclays restated a “neutral” rating and set a $7.00 price target on shares of SoundHound AI in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. HC Wainwright boosted their price target on shares of SoundHound AI from $8.00 to $26.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 23rd. Wedbush boosted their price target on shares of SoundHound AI from $10.00 to $22.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, December 16th. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $7.00 price objective on shares of SoundHound AI in a report on Wednesday, November 13th. Finally, DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $9.50 price objective on shares of SoundHound AI in a report on Monday, September 30th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $12.07. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on SoundHound AI Hedge Funds Weigh In On SoundHound AI Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. State Street Corp increased its position in shares of SoundHound AI by 0.6% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 7,197,414 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,540,000 after buying an additional 42,869 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in SoundHound AI by 9.1% in the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 7,193,599 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,529,000 after purchasing an additional 602,311 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in SoundHound AI by 7.9% in the third quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,582,206 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,033,000 after purchasing an additional 189,109 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its stake in shares of SoundHound AI by 92.7% in the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 997,543 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,940,000 after buying an additional 479,912 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Carnegie Investment Counsel bought a new position in SoundHound AI during the third quarter valued at approximately $4,193,000. 19.28% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. About SoundHound AI ( Get Free Report ) SoundHound AI, Inc develops independent voice artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that enables businesses across automotive, TV, and IoT, and to customer service industries to deliver high-quality conversational experiences to their customers. Its products include Houndify platform that offers a suite of Houndify tools to help brands build conversational voice assistants, such as Application Programming Interfaces (API) for text and voice queries, support for custom commands, extensive library of content domains, inclusive software development kit platforms, collaboration capabilities, diagnostic tools, and built-in analytics; SoundHound Chat AI that integrates with knowledge domains, pulling real-time data like weather, sports, stocks, flight status, and restaurants; and SoundHound Smart Answering is built to offer customer establishments custom AI-powered voice assistant. Read More Receive News & Ratings for SoundHound AI Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for SoundHound AI and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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Walter M. Fiederowicz Sells 10,000 Shares of Photronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB) StockGeorgia quarterback Carson Beck announces plan to enter NFL draft after season-ending elbow injuryThe Cottagers will be in high spirits after coming from behind to claim all three points in their Boxing Day clash against West London neighbours Chelsea. Harry Wilson scored an 82nd-minute equaliser to cancel out Cole Palmer 's first-half opener, before Rodrigo Muniz netted a 95th-minute winner to clinch a 2-1 victory and Fulham's first away win at Stamford Bridge since October 1979. That extended Fulham's unbeaten run to six Premier League matches, leaving them in eighth place and just one point adrift of Bournemouth , who will enter Sunday's fixture in sixth position. Like Fulham, Bournemouth are also enjoying a fine run of form, having won four and drawn two of their previous six league matches. © Imago While Fulham will face a tricky test, they will enter their final game of 2024 with the chance to end a 92-year wait for back-to-back league wins against Bournemouth. After beating the Cherries 3-1 in February, Fulham will be looking to record consecutive head-to-head league victories for the first time since 1932. Fulham recorded 3-0 victories in December 1931 and April 1932 in the Third Division South against the Cherries, who were known as Bournemouth and Boscombe at the time. Prior to their home win earlier this year, the Cottagers had gone five matches without recording a victory against the South Coast side. In fact, the West London club have only won two of their previous 14 competitive meetings with the Cherries (D5, L7). © Imago Not only will they be looking to claim consecutive league wins over Bournemouth, Fulham will also be hoping to go seven Premier League games without defeat for the first time since the 2010-11 season. On that occasion, the Cottagers won just one and drew six matches in an unbeaten run which stretched from August to October 2010. Fourteen years later, Fulham will be hoping to end 2024 with maximum points after winning their final match of the previous two calendar years. Marco Silva 's side recorded a 2-1 victory against Southampton in their final game of 2022, before they repeated that scoreline against Arsenal at the end of December last year. If Fulham are to get the better of Bournemouth, they will have to do it without the services of Kenny Tete , Harrison Reed and Reiss Nelson . Midfielder Sander Berge is also set to miss out, while attacker Emile Smith Rowe remains a doubt after being absent from the last two matchday squads.

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The Cavaliers and new head coach Kenny Atkinson have been the story of the 2024-25 NBA season. Cleveland is getting it done on both ends of the court, and no team has a better record. We’re only a month into the season, so there’s plenty of time for things to change. As it stands now, the Eastern Conference is extremely top heavy, and the Cavs should continue racking up wins. The stars could be aligning for a deep postseason run, and I’m breaking down the Cavaliers’ NBA Championship odds. I’ll also review two more betting markets worth considering. Editor’s note: Click here to learn how to read betting odds and bet on sports . Cavaliers NBA Championship odds (+1300) BetMGM : +1200 bet365 : +1200 Caesars : +1100 Fanatics : +1200 FanDuel : +1200 DraftKings : +1300 Despite Cleveland’s unexpected start to the season, you still can get terrific value on the Cavaliers' NBA championship odds. DraftKings provides the best value, as a $100 wager returns $1,300. It’s no surprise to see the Celtics in the top spot of NBA championship odds markets. However, I’m slightly shocked to see some of the teams listed above the Cavaliers. BetMGM gives better odds to the Thunder (+500), Knicks (+850) and Mavericks (+1000). Cleveland’s 15-0 record was a franchise-best for consecutive wins to open a season. Only three other teams in NBA history have conquered that feat. Unfortunately, the hot streak ended earlier this week when the Cavs visited Boston and lost, 120-117. It was only the third time Cleveland gave up more than 115 points. Expectations were high for Atkinson when he inherited a roster that made the Eastern Conference semifinals. Still, nobody imagined things would go so well this early in the year. Atkinson’s up-tempo offensive philosophy has the Cavaliers scoring the most points per game in the NBA. Donovan Mitchell and Co. aren’t just taking more shots, either. Cleveland leads the league in field-goal percentage. The uptick in scoring isn’t forcing the Cavs to make sacrifices on defense. Cleveland ranks in the top half of the NBA in average points allowed, a sign of a well-balanced squad. The 2024-25 NBA season is still young, and more time is needed to sort out the Finals contenders and pretenders. But at +1200 odds or longer, the Cavaliers deserve consideration if you’re looking to place an NBA championship bet. Cavaliers Eastern Conference winner odds (+500) BetMGM : +500 bet365 : +500 Caesars : +425 Fanatics : +475 FanDuel : +500 DraftKings : +500 Only four teams have stood out in the East: the Cavaliers, Celtics, Magic and Knicks. Every other squad is below .500, and the foursome mentioned above has the star power to compete in the postseason. All roads to the NBA Finals lead through Boston, as the Celtics look poised to defend the Larry O’Brien Trophy. If it does come down to Cavs versus Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, let’s review how the teams matched up in their first meeting earlier this week. Cleveland’s high-flying offense was held to 40 points in the first half, and Boston led by 17 at the break. The Cavs’ deficit grew to 21 in the second half until Cleveland tallied 40 third-quarter points. The Cavaliers kept it close in the final 12 minutes, but the Celtics kept answering and never surrendered the lead. Mitchell led all scorers with 35 points, but Darius Garland had his worst game of the year. Garland hit 14.3% of his shots, went 0-for-6 from three and finished with eight points. It was his first game without a three-pointer. The Celtics’ bigger guards got the better of Garland, which is cause for concern in future meetings. In Cleveland’s defense, Max Strus, Isaac Okoro, Caris LeVert and Dean Wade were inactive. It’s easy to point to the Cavaliers’ lack of depth as a reason for the loss. I’m not putting much stock in an early-season defeat on the road, and the Cavaliers should be in the mix for the conference title because of the lack of quality teams in the East. Cavaliers win total and odds BetMGM : 56.5 (-110 to the over) bet365 : 56.5 (-105 to the over) Caesars : Not available Fanatics : Not available FanDuel : 56.5 (-110 to the over) DraftKings : Not available I may be beating a dead horse, but facing a weak Eastern Conference provides faith in the Cavaliers surpassing their win total. It would be notable to reach the totals listed above, as Cleveland has won 55+ games in only one season since 2010. The three worst teams in the East (Raptors, Wizards and 76ers) have yet to crack five wins, and 11 of the 15 squads are below .500. The Cavs are the only Central Division team with a winning record. Mitchell is the obvious star in Cleveland. The 28-year-old leads the team in scoring, three-pointers and steals, but it’s not a one-man show at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mitchell and Garland are a strong one-two punch. Garland is an efficient three-point shooter and excels at creating shots for his teammates. Evan Mobley’s scoring is up from his previous three seasons, and he’s benefitted greatly from Atkinson’s offensive scheme. Mobley and Jarrett Allen give the Cavs an offensive presence near the rim, making Cleveland a high-level scoring threat from multiple areas of the court. Mobley and Allen also provide excellent rim defense and rebounding. Starting the season 15-0 wasn’t a fluke, and there’s no reason why the Cavaliers’ winning ways can’t continue. 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