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TEL AVIV, Israel, and BEIRUT — Celebratory gunfire rang out in the Lebanese capital Beirut overnight Tuesday to mark the start of a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon to end almost 14 months of fighting. The truce, brokered by the United States and France, went into effect at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday. Fighting, however, continued up to the zero hour, with Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon far into the night. Underlining the potential fragility of the truce, the Israeli military says it fired toward suspects in a prohibited zone just hours into the ceasefire, and the suspects left. Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, said they were Hezbollah operatives in a border village. In a joint statement , President Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron said the deal "will cease the fighting in Lebanon, and secure Israel from the threat of Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations operating from Lebanon." They said it "will create the conditions to restore lasting calm and allow residents in both countries to return safely to their homes" along the border. Hezbollah started firing rockets into northern Israel in support of Hamas after the Palestinian militant group led an attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire since then. The fighting — which intensified eight weeks ago, when Israel initiated a ground invasion of southern Lebanon aimed at eliminating Hezbollah fighters and weapons capabilities from the border region — has killed more than 3,700 people in Lebanon, according to Lebanese health officials, and around 80 people in northern Israel, according to Israeli officials. The conflict has driven more than 1.2 million Lebanese — about a fifth of the population — from their homes, according to the United Nations . Israel estimates about 60,000 people evacuated northern communities to flee Hezbollah's rockets. Israel also stepped up airstrikes across Lebanon in recent months, which damaged homes and infrastructure, and killing the group's top officials — including longtime chief Hassan Nasrallah , its senior commander in the south, Mohammed Nasser , and rocket and missile commander Ibrahim Qubaisi. Israel has fulfilled its military objectives, primarily eliminating Hezbollah infrastructure, says Randa Slim, director of the Conflict Resolution and Track II Dialogues Program at the Middle East Institute. "On the border, it's pretty much destroyed," Slim says. "But on top of that, they have wiped out their military command council, as well as their political leadership, top senior political leadership. So these are severe blows to Hezbollah, which is going to take a long, long time to recover from." Many Lebanese already began trying to return to their southern villages, despite Israeli military warnings not to do so yet, while Israeli troops are still deployed. In southern Lebanon, Patricia Taleb, 24, was driving Wednesday to reach the home she was forced to abandon earlier. "We know that this is the end days of the war. We know that ultimately it's going to be OK," she told NPR. For now, Israel is discouraging its residents from returning to their abandoned homes in the border area. Education Minister Yoav Kisch said on Israel Army Radio there will be a 30- to 60-day period of renovating buildings and institutions damaged by Hezbollah fire before Israel initiates a return of Israeli residents. Orna Peretz, an Israeli displaced from Kiryat Shmona, a town less than a mile from the Israel-Lebanon border, told NPR he thinks Hezbollah — founded during Lebanon's 1975-1990 civil war — has been taught a lesson "it never endured in its entire lifetime." "There is a good deal here that had to come because of the international pressure. And we have somewhere to return to," he said. Alluding to the devastation that Israel has inflicted on southern Lebanon, he added: "The Lebanese have nowhere to return to." The terms of the ceasefire The ceasefire agreement calls for a 60-day timeframe for Hezbollah fighters to withdraw from an area south of the Litani River — effectively creating a buffer between the militants and northern Israel. Israeli forces are expected to similarly withdraw to the Israeli side of the border. To ensure security in the area, the deal calls for thousands of Lebanese government soldiers to deploy to the south, along with U.N. peacekeeping forces known as UNIFIL , according to a copy of the deal seen by NPR. A U.S.-led international panel will monitor for violations of the terms of the agreement. In addition, the agreement calls for Lebanese government authorities to prevent Hezbollah or any other armed group from carrying out attacks on Israel. It further requires Lebanon's military and security forces be the only armed group allowed to operate in southern Lebanon, and that Lebanese authorities prevent the reestablishment and rearming of any non-state armed group in the country. Israel has pledged to aggressively respond to any breach of the terms. "Any violation of the ceasefire will be met with fire," Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters. He said Israeli "soldiers are still positioned in southern Lebanon, in villages and areas from which the forces will gradually withdraw in accordance with the agreement." "This is all going to be about the enforcement," says Shalom Lipner, a Jerusalem-based Middle East expert at the Atlantic Council. "They're telegraphing that there will not be any exceptions [as] in the past." "The stated intent is that at the smallest infraction, they will go through the motions of reporting this to the [U.S.-led international] supervisory committee and [if] Israel doesn't get satisfaction, they will take action on their own," he says. Iran and Israel's Arab neighbors have welcomed the ceasefire After the U.S.- and-France brokered deal was announced in Paris, Iran — which has long been the primary backer of both Hezbollah and Hamas militants in Gaza — said it welcomed the news to end "aggression against Lebanon." Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized Tehran's "firm support for the Lebanese government, nation and resistance." In separate statements, Jordan and Egypt each said Israel's "aggression in Gaza" should be stopped. Jordan called the Lebanon ceasefire "an important step." Egypt's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Cairo hopes the ceasefire "will contribute to the beginning of the de-escalation phase in the region." It called for Israel to allow "full access to humanitarian aid without obstacles in light of the catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the [Gaza] Strip, in addition to stopping the unjustified violations in the West Bank." Saudi Arabia said it hoped the ceasefire "will lead to the implementation of [U.N.] Security Council Resolution 1701," referring to a previous agreement renewing UNIFIL's mandate at the end of a 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah. Saudi Arabia called for "the preservation of Lebanon's sovereignty, security and stability and the return of the displaced to their homes in safety and security." Palestinians in Gaza and some Israelis have misgivings Still, some Israelis remain skeptical. "This deal, we still know nothing about it," Avraham Moreno, displaced from Shlomi, a village on the border with Lebanon, tells NPR. "We have very, very mixed feelings, even though we really want to return home." And in Gaza, there are worries as well. Wala Hanuna, 34, a Palestinian displaced by Israel's nearly 14-month military offensive there , worried that the Israeli military would now be free to wreak more destruction on the territory. "We read the news that the Israeli army fighting in Lebanon will go now to Gaza," she said. "Maybe the war here will last another year, with no one thinking how we will get out of this." Hamas, the militant group that Israel has been fighting in Gaza, thanked Hezbollah for its "pivotal role ... in support of the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian resistance, and the great sacrifices," including the death of Nasrallah. On the Lebanese side of the border, "many of the country's displaced may not be able to return home for months, as Israel has razed entire villages near the 'Blue Line' border," according to David Wood, a senior analyst on Lebanon at Crisis Group. The Blue Line is the demarcation in southern Lebanon from where Israel withdrew in 2000. Humanitarian aid agencies see challenges ahead The United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, says the fighting has limited access to southern Lebanon, where more than 188,000 people live in more than 1,000 government-assigned collective shelters, many of which have reached maximum capacity. "The heavy bombardments have also had a devastating impact on public services and infrastructure," the agency said. In a statement on the ceasefire, UNICEF said it hopes the agreement "will bring an end to the war which has killed more than 240 children, injured around 1,400, and upended the lives of countless others." "Urgent work must now begin to ensure this peace is sustained. Children and families must be able to return to their communities safely, especially those displaced in shelters and host communities," the agency said. Scott Neuman reported from Tel Aviv, Israel. Lauren Frayer contributed reporting from Beirut; Kat Lonsdorf and Daniel Estrin contributed from Tel Aviv. Copyright 2024 NPRChristopher Nolan’s next movie unveiled as Greek epic adaptation — and it already has a release dateNEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As holiday shopping ramps up, so do the efforts of scammers looking to cash in on the season’s spending frenzy. But you don’t have to be a victim. Recently, President and CEO of the Financial Technology Association (FTA), Penny Lee, did a satellite media tour in partnership with D S Simon Media to share simple yet powerful tips to protect yourself and your wallet from common payment scams. “Scams can happen to anyone, which is why it’s important to stay vigilant during key moments like the holiday shopping season,” said Penny Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Technology Association. “Our annual national campaign provides consumers with simple steps to protect their payments and be Smarter Than Scams.” “Millions of Americans use Cash App daily to manage their financial lives securely and responsibly,” said Brian Boates, Science Lead at Block, who oversees machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science at the company. “Given the increasing rate and complexity of scams, and the evolving tactics of malicious actors, Cash App adopts a multifaceted strategy to effectively combat scams and safeguard its customers - and this starts with education. We're excited to continue working with our peers in the industry through efforts like Smarter Than Scams to empower consumers with the knowledge and tools they need to protect their finances." “Approximately a quarter of the world’s digital commerce is powered by PayPal and Venmo each year reflecting that our brands are a trusted choice for consumers,” said Aaron J. Webster, Global Chief Risk Officer at PayPal. “PayPal and Venmo do not tolerate fraudulent activity on our platforms. We leverage industry-leading fraud prevention and detection models, strategies, and tools to proactively identify and stop bad actors. We are proud to partner with the Financial Technology Association on Smarter Than Scams and will continue to demonstrate our leadership by empowering consumers with the education and innovative real-time transaction insights needed to avoid common scams and fraud.” FTA’s national “Smarter Than Scams” campaign brings awareness to the most common scams consumers face during the holiday season, such as charity, gift card, imposter, invoicing, pet deposit, phishing, and romance scams. The campaign outlines key steps consumers can take to protect themselves: FTA represents industry-leading payment companies taking action to combat fraud and protect consumers from scams. FTA members deploy advanced technologies to monitor, detect, and combat bad actors, including sophisticated identity verification methods, strong authentication processes, and robust transaction monitoring. FTA has called for a coordinated national strategy to combat scams, including more resources for law enforcement, greater information sharing, ongoing consumer education, and modern identity verification, including digital ID. For more information about the common payment scams during the holiday season and how Cash App, PayPal, and Venmo work to protect consumers to transact safely, visit SmarterThanScams.com . About Financial Technology Association (FTA): The Financial Technology Association (FTA) is a Washington, DC-based trade association representing industry leaders shaping the future of finance. We champion the power of technology-centered financial services and advocate for the modernization of financial regulation to support inclusion and responsible innovation. About D S Simon Media: The firm is well known as a leader in the satellite media tour industry and produces tours from its studio and multiple control rooms at its New York headquarters. 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A Western Sydney priest has been charged after allegedly trying to groom a child. Social media giant Facebook had earlier this year identified an account which had allegedly shared child abuse material overseas, quickly shutting it down. The account and the activities were referred to the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children which then passed on the information to New South Wales Police. Strike Force Trawler - which is tasked with investigating sexual abuse and exploitation of children - commenced an investigation into a religious leader in December. Detectives from the Child Exploitation Internet Unit then engaged with a 77-year-old retired priest, which police will allege was the owner of the Facebook account. Investigators pretended to be a 14-year-old and started speaking with the priest who police will allege had shared a number of sexually explicit photos and discussed "in detail" the sexual acts he would like to commit with the teenager. "Police will allege that 77-year-old male arranged yesterday to meet with what he believed to be a 14-year-old boy at Pendle Hill," Detective Superintendent Jayne Doherty, the Sex Crimes Squad Commander, said at a press conference on Tuesday. She added the retired priest was "surprised" to see detectives instead of the boy. The 77-year-old was charged with use carriage service to procure under 16 years for sex with another and use carriage service to send indecent material to a person under 16. Devices have been seized including USBs and floppy disks. A search warrant was also carried out at the priest's home. Asked if police believed the alleged incident was a one-time offence, Det Supt Doherty said investigators were still analysing the devices and items officers had seized. "The conversation that we will allege he had with this person who believed (the child) was 14 indicated that he had similar conversations previously," she said. The 77-year-old man has no prior convictions and he refused to speak to officers at Granville Police Station on Monday after seeking legal advice. Det Supt Doherty said investigators also have concerns of the access the alleged offender had, adding retired priests still had some involvement with children at church. "In relation to this particular individual we do have concerns of what access he would have to children but we have those concerns on any referral that we get," she said. "The Catholic Church in recent years has been quite proactive and cooperative with police in relation to education and information in relation to anyone that may be seeking to abuse children. I wouldn't like to comment further in relation to the church." She also warned parents to monitor what their children have access to on the internet and who they speak to, particularly during the busy time around Christmas. "The online exploitation of children is a very real thing in our community today. Parents need to be aware of how easy it can be for their children to discuss online sexual acts with people online they do not know," Det Supt Doherty said. "Parents should always be aware who their children are speaking to and make sure their children know if they are speaking with anyone that is asking them to do something that they know is not right they should go to their parents or a trusted adult." The priest was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court on Tuesday. Investigations under the strike force continue.NoneComment AI vendors are starting to say the quiet part out loud. As technology advances, it seems more about controlling costs and headcount. OpenAI chief financial officer (CFO) Sarah Friar was reported discussing the possibility of pricier tiers for the company's services and justifying four-figure tiers – quite a jump from the $200 tier recently announced – by working out the value of the service provided by the assistant and charging accordingly. This raises the question: why recruit somebody if an AI can assist lawyers as a virtual paralegal, help academics with their work, or do something as mundane as booking travel? Friar reportedly said: "How might you have had to finance that otherwise? Would you have had to go out and hire more people? How do you think about the replacement cost to some degree, and then how do we create a fair pricing for that?" The Information recently reported that Microsoft had begun to highlight the payroll benefits of AI as allowing enterprises to slow or stop hiring staff while making it easier to lay off workers and still maintain productivity. The public face of the Windows giant's marketing is all about helping employees save time, but it is not hard to see how some enterprises might look at all that time supposedly saved and then at their headcount... While you'd expect the major tech vendors to talk up the productivity benefits of the AI services they've poured so much money into, employers have been thinking about how introducing the technology could mean potentially paying fewer human beings. In 2023, Philip Jansen, then CEO of BT, estimated that 10,000 staffers could go as a result of automated digitization. "We will be a huge beneficiary of AI," he said. A year ago, billionaire Elon Musk predicted during an interview with former British prime minister Rishi Sunak that "there will be come a point when no job is needed" and "AI will be able to do everything." The pricier tier announced by OpenAI, along with Microsoft's reported promotion of AI's headcount-reduction benefits, signals a shift in priorities. Tech giants are now seeking ways to recoup their massive AI investments. In the past, the rhetoric was all about increasing productivity. Now headcount is coming into focus. Companies like OpenAI have begun to openly acknowledge the implications: why recruit more people when there's an AI for that? And do you really need all those employees? OpenAI did not respond to a request for comment by The Register . Microsoft did not wish to make a statement on the record. ®

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 Jozo Simunovic believes the advice of Brendan Rodgers can help him to become a boss. And the former Parkhead star is thrilled to see his old gaffer’s guidance also cement Celtic as a competitive Champions League team. Simunovic was in the Maksimir Stadium to see his two former clubs go head-to-head at Europe’s top level. The ex-defender also spent time in the morning of the game with Rodgers’ assistant John Kennedy at Celtic ’s Zagreb base as he caught up with old friends. Simunovic hopes to become a gaffer is his own right down the line as he currently works as assistant at Dinamo’s Under-19s. He said: “One day, yes. I had good coaches, so I could learn a lot. That gives me hope!” Rodgers is a regular source of assistance as Simunovic explained: “Yes, always. Every time, we speak together, spending time. He’s been great for me personally and for the team. John is a top, top guy, so every time when I come over, or in this case he came here, we have a chat and it is good to spend time with the guys.” Simunovic was a Celtic Invincible under Rodgers, but says it’s impossible to judge if this term’s unit will repeat the feat. He said: “It is hard. It is many years gone already (since then), so some things have changed as well. The structure of the play has also changed, so it hard to compare.” Simunovic does, though, believe Celtic are genuine Champions League material these days as he added: “Yes. With this new format, it works really well. So many teams and so many games. Hopefully, that’s definitely what Celtic likes. But also, we can say format and blah, blah, but the team is also in good shape, it is looking good, playing good, so that’s the most important part of all. “I believe in (getting past) these group stages as well. They are doing good in the league as well. Of course, it is always hard to play away games, it is not the same (as Celtic Park) in terms of atmosphere with the fans and everything. But, at the end of the day, a point each was well deserved.” In case you haven't heard, we've launched a new Hotline Live show, airing at 6pm every day, with the exception of Fridays and Saturdays. Join our panel for a laugh, a moan and a look at all things Scottish football, as well as having your say on the biggest issues in the game. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a single episode. Alternatively, you can watch on Facebook or Twitter. Need to get something off your chest? Have your say on what's happening in the world of Scottish football by contacting us at hotline@dailyrecord.co.uk. You can find out more about the show here and also catch up on previous episodes with our full Hotline Live playlist on YouTube. Simunovic is confident Celtic will secure the first silverware of the season by sinking Rangers in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup Final. He said: “I think they will win. If they play the way they did in Zagreb and in the last couple of months. “Look, Celtic sets the standard, so they just need to keep going. It reminds me of the Celtic when I used to be there and we used to play, especially that season when we were unbeaten, so I am looking forward to it. Of course, against Rangers is always a tough game, but I really do trust these guys and this group.” Simunovic’s former team-mate Callum McGregor will skipper the side at Hampden having made a 100th Euro appearance against Dinamo. The former stopper was at Celtic for the captain’s debut and said: “I laughed with him because 10 years ago, I have seen the photo, he looked really, really young. He had just started with the top-team football. Callum is the engine of this team. He is unbelievable. His attitude and everything is top level, so I am really glad for him.”MasterClass On Call gives you on-demand access to AI facsimiles of its experts

Netflix 'totally ready' for XMas NFL games, WWEPresident Emmanuel Macron on Thursday vowed to name a new prime minister in the coming days to prevent France from sliding deeper into political turmoil, rejecting growing pressure from the opposition to resign. Macron adopted a defiant tone in an address to the nation, seeking to limit an escalating political crisis after Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was ousted in a historic no-confidence vote. Contemporary France's shortest-serving premier, Barnier resigned after Wednesday's parliamentary defeat in a standoff over the budget forced his government to step down, the first such toppling of a French administration in over 60 years. Macron now faces the task for the third time this year of selecting a new prime minister and did not come up with a name in his address. "I will appoint a prime minister in the coming days," he said, adding this person would be charged with forming a "government of general interest" with a priority of passing a budget. He also lashed out at the French far right and hard left for uniting in an "anti-republican front" to bring down the government. He said lawmakers had "knowingly" chosen "to topple the budget and the government just days before the Christmas holidays." The French presidency said earlier that Barnier and his ministers would remain "in charge of daily business until the appointment of a new government". Limiting any impression of political chaos is all the more important for Macron given that on Saturday he will host world leaders -- including US President-elect Donald Trump -- for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris after a devastating 2019 fire. Pointing to how the edifice was rebuilt within the five-year timeline he had set, Macron said: "It's the proof we're able to do great things, that we can do the impossible." In an unusual move, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, France's top diplomat for just two-and-a-half months, urged unity in a message on social media, saying "instability is vulnerability" at a time of international uncertainty. A majority of lawmakers on Wednesday supported the no-confidence vote proposed by the hard left and backed by the far right headed by Marine Le Pen. Barnier's ejection in record time came after snap parliamentary elections in June resulted in a hung parliament. No political force was able to form an overall majority and the far right held the key to the government's survival. The trigger for Barnier's ouster was his 2025 budget plan, including austerity measures unacceptable to a majority in parliament, but which he argued were necessary to stabilise France's finances. On Monday he forced through a social security financing bill without a vote, but the ousting of the government means France is still without a budget. New legislative elections cannot be called until a year after the previous ones in summer 2024. But while Macron has more than two years of his presidential term left, some opponents are calling on him to resign to break the deadlock. According to a poll by Odoxa-Backbone Consulting for Le Figaro daily, 59 percent of French want the president to step down, while a survey by Harris for RTL put the figure even higher, at 64 percent. Bur Macron said: "The mandate that you gave to me democratically (in 2022 elections) is a five-year mandate and I will exercise it fully, right up to the end." "The 30 months we have ahead of us must be 30 months of useful action for the country." But he admitted his decision to call snap parliamentary elections this summer that resulted in a hung parliament "was not understood". "Many have blamed me for it and I know, many continue to blame me. It's a fact and it's my responsibility," he said. Hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon said that Macron was the "cause of the problem" in France "and would go due to the force of events" before his term ends. Barnier is Macron's fifth prime minister since coming to power in 2017. Each successive premier has served for a shorter period and, given the composition of the National Assembly, there is no guarantee that Barnier's successor would last any longer. Loyalist Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu and Macron's centrist ally Francois Bayrou have been touted as possible contenders, as has former Socialist premier and interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve. Bayrou, who leads the MoDem party, had lunch with the president at the Elysee, a source close to him told AFP. sjw/ah/gv

‘Moana 2’ is gorgeous, excitingNetflix continues to express confidence that its streaming platform is prepared to handle the massive audiences expected for a pair of Christmas Day NFL games along with the start of its live coverage of the World Wrestling Entertainment's "Raw" next month. Concerns were raised after users experienced issues with buffering and low quality feeds during the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson boxing match last month. Netflix has exclusive rights to stream NFL games on Christmas Day between the Kansas City Chiefs at the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens at the Houston Texans. Beyonce is scheduled to perform during halftime of the Ravens-Texans game, which could create more server traffic Netflix must take into account. It's a major test after the company reported an average global live audience of 108 million viewers for Paul's victory over Tyson in Arlington, Texas. Downdetector.com , which tracks service outages, announced that there were 90,000 issues reported at one point. "It was a big number, but you don't know, and you can't learn these things until you do them, so you take a big swing," Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria told Front Office Sports. "Our teams and our engineers are amazing, moved super quickly, and stabilized it, and many of the members had it back up and running pretty quickly. But we learn from these things. "We've all obviously done a lot of stuff to learn and get ready for the NFL and Beyonce, and so we're totally ready and excited for WWE." WWE president Nick Khan told FOS that Raw's tone and content will not change as it moves to the streaming service, with its first event of 2025 scheduled for Jan. 6. "There's some online chatter about, ‘oh, it's going to be R-rated, or for us old folks, X-rated.' That's definitely not happening," Khan said. "It's family-friendly, multi-generational, advertiser-friendly programming. It's going to stay that way. I would look for more global flair, especially as the relationship continues to develop." --Field Level Media

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Moran, Mann work to place Native American university under Haskell Board of RegentsMcGowan Falls might not be very large, but it is one of the most picturesque waterfalls in midwestern Ontario. But wear and tear on the associated dam from holding back frazzle ice over the past 20 years has taken its toll, say the owners of the Upper Durham Dam, the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA). “This dam cannot hold up to the pressures of that ice applying itself to the top of the dam. And three different engineering reports have confirmed that indeed, it is a safety hazard to continue to operate in that way,” said Erik Downing, general manager with the SVCA. Those reports say damage from holding back that winter ice and water have caused “severe concrete damage” to the dam, which “poses a risk of structural failure.” So, the SVCA will pull the flashboards and stoplogs that hold that ice and water back each winter, allowing for a free-flowing river. That’s caused concern for the local mayor, Kevin Eccles. He said he’s worried about safety of a different kind. The safety of the community of Durham. In 1997, when the stoplogs and flashboards were also removed, the town almost flooded after frazzle ice plugged up the Saugeen River flowing through the middle of town. Durham Upper Dam, seen on Nov. 28, 2024. (Scott Miller/CTV News London) “In 1997, it was as close to a disaster as you can get. We came very close to even losing the bridge over Highway 6, and the dam,” said Eccles. After that, in 2006 as a pilot project, the flashboards and stoplogs were kept in Durham’s upper dam during the winter to control the frazzle ice buildup. It appeared to work, so going back to the way it was before 2006 with no dam controls for the frazzle ice has Eccles worried about a repeat performance of 1997, or worse. “By not doing it the way it has been done with the boards in, I'm not sure that it would be a unique situation, to flood the whole town at this point in time,” said Eccles. Frazzle Ice near the Durham Upper Dam. (Source: Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority) Downing said they can no longer ignore the engineering reports from 2021, 2022, and 2024 that say the dam is in danger of failure if the winter boards stay in. “This dam cannot hold up to those forces. There's three structural engineers reports that say that the dam is at risk if we continue in this way, and it has seen significant damage over the last 20 years,” said Downing. “The liabilities of changing the operations I don't think have been thought through totally yet. 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Dreame Gleam Hair Dryer reviewThe Healey administration took “a movement in the right direction” with its new family shelter system reforms, a key senator said Monday as he predicted a “robust conversation” among lawmakers when the administration seeks more money for the program. With an eye towards wrestling costs back down to the neighborhood of $350 million to $400 million, Gov. Maura Healey’s office announced Friday that the state plans to further shorten the length of stay in traditional shelter sites and phase out the use of hotels and motels in the emergency assistance program. The changes stem from the broad recommendations of the Special Commission on Emergency Housing Assistance Programs, which was tasked by lawmakers with curbing the surging costs to the system caused by an influx of migrant families to Massachusetts over the last two years. “As the services were initially provided, it was not sustainable long-term but we had to deal with the crisis at hand. So I’m glad that the administration is recognizing that we’ve got to put some parameters around how we provide these services,” Senate Ways and Means Chairman Michael Rodrigues told the News Service. Rodrigues is “hopeful” that the administration’s goal of reducing shelter costs down to about $400 million from roughly $1 billion this year and last is a realistic one, but hasn’t had much discussion about whether the steps announced Friday are enough to accomplish that goal. “I think it’s definitely a start, it’s a movement in the right direction. You know, the Legislature hasn’t had its say yet. I’m assuming that the administration will be coming back for a supplemental appropriation for the EA system, and when they do, it’s going to be part of a robust conversation,” he said. The Legislature has taken a mostly hands-off approach to the migrant influx that stressed the emergency assistance shelter system and pushed Healey to declare a state of emergency more than a year ago. Lawmakers have instead opted to give the administration enough money to run the system for months at a time, but have left the sometimes-controversial policy specifics largely to the executive branch. Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said Friday the administration wants to “dramatically reduce” the use of hotels and motels “as fast as we possibly can” from the 56 currently operating as emergency shelters. The administration thinks that, combined with other reforms like shortening the allowed length of a family’s shelter stay, can bring the cost of the system back down closer to its historic average. “I mean traditionally EA shelter prior to our arrival was somewhere between $335-$350 million,” Driscoll said. “We’d love to obviously get back in that $350 to $400 million range, just taking into account, you know, traditional cost escalation through inflation and whatnot.” New demand for shelter has declined as well, with 15 to 18 families now seeking shelter each day compared to 40 families in late summer 2023, Healey’s office said last week. The Healey administration has said it plans to file a supplemental budget seeking additional funding for the EA shelter system for the rest of fiscal 2025. Administration and Finance Secretary Matt Gorzkowicz recently said the system will likely run out of funds in January, and that Healey’s team would be requesting more than $400 million. Rodrigues suggested that request will come in the new year, after the new Legislature has been sworn in. “Nothing like that will happen in an informal session. That will have to wait, and traditionally, the governor would file a supplemental budget at the same time, more or less, when he or she files House 1, their operating budget,” he said, referring to the fiscal 2026 budget due from Healey by Jan. 22. For fiscal 2025, lawmakers have so far approved a combined half-billion dollars between direct appropriations and available one-time funds, but the administration’s latest report to lawmakers estimated that total fiscal 2025 shelter costs will actually be $1.018 billion, necessitating the coming supplemental spending. The Senate budget chief will influence the state’s approach to family shelter funding in fiscal 2026. “Last year, it was brand new to us. We didn’t know really what to expect. This year, as we have more experience with it and we can probably better forecast what the expenses would be, maybe it would be the time to bake in the full cost in the operating budget,” Rodrigues said. “But that’s something that we’ll have a conversation about.”

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Jets All-Pro DT Quinnen Williams (hamstring) to miss start vs. RamsALBANY — The Democratic leaders of the state Legislature on Tuesday rejected the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s capital proposal intended to pay for billions of dollars in critical upgrades and repairs on the massive transit system, according to a letter from Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. The Democratic leaders said the plan must be part of budget deliberations with Gov. Kathy Hochul. The 2025 state budget is due April 1. In September, the MTA board approved a $68.4 billion capital plan that included several critical improvements to the Long Island Rail Road. The program included $6 billion for the LIRR over the next five years, with the planned work to include electrifying the Main Line to Yaphank and the Port Jefferson branch. But the legislative leaders said the proposed program includes a deficit of at least $33 billion. That hole "is a specific concern that needs to be addressed before we can approve the program," stated Heastie and Stewart-Cousins. The legislative leaders are also members of the MTA Capital Program Review Board, which gave them the authority to reject the proposal. Get the latest political news stories, from local elections and legislation to reaction to national events. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy . "It’s not the plan, it’s the money that’s lacking and where the money is coming from," said a state official familiar with the leaders’ effort who wasn’t authorized to comment. The MTA said the Christmas Eve rejection was a surprise, after the capital program was prepared and announced without objection. "This Capital Program was grounded in our 20-year needs assessment, and we haven’t heard any concerns or objections from the Legislature since it was approved by the MTA Board in September," said John J. McCarthy, the state authority’s chief of policy and external relations. "It will unlock dozens of transformative projects — many of which are funded and ready to go on January 1st. We remain optimistic that the Legislature will join the governor in supporting safer, more reliable, and expanded transit." Hochul spokesman Avi Small said in a written statement that the MTA's plan would improve subway service, support suburban commuter rail and meet other needs. "Now that the Legislature has raised these objections to the capital plan," Small said, "we look forward to seeing their recommendations on which of these projects should be deprioritized and which revenue streams they are willing to propose." Federal help? Heastie spokesman Michael Whyland, however, said Tuesday that several MTA capital projects are already underway and the rejection shouldn’t delay or derail any major work. The state legislative leaders also noted that the state needs to see how much the Trump administration, which takes office Jan. 20, will contribute to the capital program for the nationally critical transit system. "The federal government needs to step up and do its part because we don’t know if we can do it alone," Whyland told Newsday. The MTA program was funded in part by fees from the congestion pricing plan approved by the state Legislature and then-Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in 2019. But days after the MTA approved its capital program in September, Hochul "paused" the congestion pricing plan. She eventually reduced its revenue by decreasing the basic fee to $9, from $15. She said New Yorkers hit by inflation and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t handle the $15 fee. Stewart-Cousins and Heastie said in the letter that filling the gap may require action by the state Legislature, which isn’t scheduled to start to 2025 session until Jan. 8. That would allow for development of "non-state revenue sources," such as federal funding. The legislative leaders said they will work to create a "fully funded capital program." But placing the MTA capital program into Albany’s closed-door budget negotiations between Heastie, Stewart-Cousins and Hochul means the issue could be part of notorious horse-trading of disparate items. Michael Gormley has worked for Newsday since 2013, covering state government, politics and issues. He has covered Albany since 2001.

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Iowa QB Cade McNamara slams 'ridiculous' rumorsNEW YORK >> The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 rose to record closing highs today following upbeat forecasts from Lululemon Athletica and other companies and as U.S. jobs data fueled expectations the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates this month. The Dow finished lower, as a 5.1% drop in UnitedHealth Group shares weighed on the index. The S&P 500 consumer discretionary index rose 2.4% to hit an all-time closing high. It led gains among sectors, boosted by Lululemon. Shares of Lululemon Athletica jumped 15.9% after the sportswear maker increased full-year forecasts. Also in the consumer discretionary space, shares of cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty advanced 9% after the company raised its annual profit forecast. The U.S. Labor Department report showed job growth surged in November, but an increase in the unemployment rate to 4.2% pointed to an easing labor market. “It does support the case for the Fed to continue to cut rates in the December meeting and into the first quarter,” said Bill Northey, senior investment director at U.S. Bank Wealth Management in Billings, Montana. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 123.19 points, or 0.28%, to 44,642.52, the S&P 500 gained 15.16 points, or 0.25%, to 6,090.27 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 159.05 points, or 0.81%, to 19,859.77. The S&P 500 registered its 57th record closing high for 2024, while the Nasdaq Composite posted its 36th record high close for the year. For the week, the Nasdaq gained 3.3%, the S&P 500 rose about 1% and the Dow fell 0.6%. Following the data, U.S. rate futures were pricing in roughly a 90% chance the Fed will lower interest rates by 25 basis points at its Dec. 17-18 policy meeting, according to LSEG calculations which previously saw just a 72% chance. The Fed has lowered rates by 75 basis points since September, when it launched its easing cycle. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said inflation risks remained, which augured caution with rate decisions. Shares of health insurance companies including UnitedHealth extended declines from the previous session, two days after Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth’s health insurance unit, was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel. The shooter remained at large and his motive has not been determined. The death sparked comments on social media over frustrations with the U.S. health insurance system. Among other stock moves, shares of Facebook-owner Meta Platforms were up 2.4% after a U.S. appeals court upheld a law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok by early next year or face a ban. The Cboe Volatility Index, Wall Street’s fear gauge, ended down 0.77 points at 12.77 in its lowest finish since mid-July. Declining issues outnumbered advancers by a 1.01-to-1 ratio on the NYSE. There were 354 new highs and 98 new lows on the NYSE. On the Nasdaq, 2,610 stocks rose and 1,678 fell as advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.56-to-1 ratio. Volume on U.S. exchanges was 12.99 billion shares, compared with the 14.5 billion average for the full session over the last 20 trading days. Additional reporting by Shashwat Chauhan and Purvi Agarwal in Bengaluru.

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In a bizarre turn of events, a man in a small town found himself in a sticky situation when he bit into a traditional sticky rice dumpling only to encounter a tough and inedible piece, prompting him to seek compensation. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, is now demanding "evidence" to support his claim as he seeks reparation for the unpleasant incident.Subscribe Search Search Sort by Relevance Title Date Subscribe ALBAWABA - As 2024 comes to an end, this article highlights some of the major events that hit the Middle East during the year: Saleh al-Arouri Assassination (January 2) Saleh al-Arouri, a prominent Hamas leader, was killed in a drone attack near Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs and a Hezbollah stronghold. al-Arouri was a deputy head of Hamas' political bureau and a co-founder of the group's military branch, Qassam Brigades. He was living in exile in Lebanon after serving 15 years in an Israeli prison. X (Saleh Al Arouri) Wad An Nora massacre (June 5) The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched two attacks on the village of Wad Al-Noora in Al-Jazira state at approximately 5:00 on June 5, 2024, resulting in the killing of at least 100 civilians. The RSF besieged the village and began firing, which led to the horrifying massacre. The RSF recorded themselves employing heavy bombardment, heavy artillery fire, dual cannons, and quadruple cannons on the village after stationing at the Al-Nala office on the outskirts of the village, according to reports from Civilian Resistance Committees. (Photo by Amaury Falt-Brown / AFP) Ismail Hanyieh’s assassination (July 31) Hamas’s political chief Ismail Haniyeh, along with one of his bodyguards, were killed in a precise strike targeting their residence in Tehran, Iran, after attending the inauguration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. (Photo by Atta KENARE / AFP) Beirut Pager Explosions (September 17 & 18) A series of mass explosions struck the Lebanese capital Beirut over the course of two days, as thousands of Pager devices, used by Hezbollah affiliates, were remotely denoted, killing 37+ people and wounding 3,000+. The timing of the two incidents has left many in Lebanon concerned about their usage of technological devices as well as the country's security status. The attack apparently targeted mobile phones, computers, solar energy cells, and walkie-talkie radios purchased around the same period - around five months before the exploding pagers. (Photo by AFP) Hassan Nasrallah Assassination (September 27) The Israeli army had carried out a series of airstrikes on Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut's southern suburb targeting Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli Army Radio added that F-35 fighter planes knocked out bunkers with 2,000-pound bombs. 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(Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI and ABIR SULTAN / various sources / AFP) Lebanon Ceasefire (27 November) The agreement between Israel and Hezbollah aims to put an end to more than a year of hostilities that began on October 8, 2023, when Hezbollah began firing strikes at Israel, vowing it would continue as long as Israel waged war on the people of Gaza. Since October 2023, Israel has uprooted 1.2 million people in Lebanon, killing 3,768, the majority of whom died in the last two months. (Photo by Anwar AMRO / AFP) Operation Deterrence of Aggression in Syria (29 November) Northern Syria experienced significant upheaval as opposition forces launched the ambitious Operation Deterrence of Aggression, which targeted Assad regime-held territories in Aleppo, Idlib, and Hama. This coordinated campaign considered one of the most major military efforts since the start of the Syrian crisis, has resulted in rapid territorial advances, the collapse of key regime strongholds, and fresh hope for opposition backers. Opposition forces want to retake displaced areas and establish governance in freed zones through coordinated military, political, and media efforts. (Photo by Aref TAMMAWI / AFP) Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Now Subscribe Sign up to get Al Bawaba's exclusive celeb scoops and entertainment news Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Also Read Top 10 Indian Billionaires in 2022As if the passport issue wasn't challenging enough, nature decided to add another layer of complexity to the situation. A powerful typhoon swept across the region where Xie Na was located, causing widespread disruptions to transportation and posing safety risks for travelers. 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Some people prescribed drugs for ADHD have found run into problems getting regular supplies amid a global shortage, ADHD New Zealand says. Photo: Getty Images ADHD New Zealand spokesman Darrin Bull said some people have had to pick which days they take their medicine, to try to make their prescription last longer. While some had been asking others to lend them some of their medicine, which needs to stop, he said. A worldwide shortage of methylphenidate, prescribed under the brand names Ritalin, Concerta or Teva, has lasted more than a year. And Bull said some New Zealanders who could not get their medication had expressed panic. "The ADHD medication is there for a purpose, and without it people can struggle - and really struggle," Bull said. "Some of the issues has been if they might try alternatives. We certainly on our social media site have got some of our community asking: 'can someone please lend me some medication?'." ADHD is estimated to affect more than 250,000 New Zealanders, and while a recent study found the amount of ADHD medication dispensed between 2006 and 2022 had increased tenfold, only about 20 percent of those with ADHD are thought to be receiving treatment. Medsafe warns that supplying prescription medicine over the internet and via social media - for sale or for free - is illegal, and so is purchasing or possessing it. Bull recommended that people affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder talk to a GP and a pharmacist, or find a non-medical alternative such as an ADHD coach, instead. ADHD New Zealand said alternatives to medication include support group discussions and advice, acupuncture, brain gym, counselling, diet, therapy and occupational therapy. The shortage is expected to last until mid-2025. New medication now funded Funding has been extended to now include an additional ADHD medication. Lisdexamfetamine (known by the brand name Vyvanse) has been available in New Zealand as a private non-funded alternative option to methylphenidate since 2023, and the country's drug-buying agency Pharmac began subsidising it on 1 December. It has hopes the alternative drug will ease the pressure on the supply of other ADHD medicines. Pharmac noted that some lisdexamfetamine users who had already been buying it privately had previously reported supply problems, but said now that it is publicly funded, suppliers are required "to hold set amounts of stock in New Zealand to minimise risk of a supply issue". However Bull said ADHD New Zealand did not believe funding lisdexamfetamine would immediately help with the current medication shortage. Lisdexamfetamine needs to be prescribed by a psychiatrist, and: "The waiting lists to see a psychiatrist if you're an adult are quite long, and you might also find [there's] a substantial fee if you go private," he said. Pharmac said it expects the new medication will benefit more than 6000 people with ADHD in its first year of being funded, and about 13,000 people after five years.

Inventus Mining Corp. ( CVE:IVS – Get Free Report ) traded down 21.1% during trading on Saturday . The stock traded as low as C$0.08 and last traded at C$0.08. 118,000 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 26% from the average session volume of 93,681 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.10. Inventus Mining Trading Down 21.1 % The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 41.50, a quick ratio of 0.07 and a current ratio of 1.44. The firm has a market cap of C$12.60 million, a P/E ratio of -7.00 and a beta of 0.83. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of C$0.06 and a 200 day simple moving average of C$0.05. Insider Buying and Selling In other news, Director Glen Alexander Milne acquired 577,000 shares of Inventus Mining stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 19th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of C$0.06 per share, for a total transaction of C$31,735.00. Over the last three months, insiders have purchased 1,952,000 shares of company stock worth $99,235. Insiders own 31.70% of the company’s stock. About Inventus Mining Inventus Mining Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for gold and base metals. It holds 100% interests in the Pardo Paleoplacer gold project covering an area of 3.8 square kilometers block of mineral leases and 180 square kilometers of mineral claims; and Sudbury 2.0 project totaling an area of 240 square kilometers of mineral claims located in Sudbury Mining Division, Ontario. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Inventus Mining Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Inventus Mining and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .On the other hand, supporters of Zelensky applaud his decision to disclose the casualty figures as a way to combat misinformation and uphold the truth. They argue that the public has a right to know the human cost of war and that transparency is crucial in holding leaders accountable for their actions.

While Ramsdale's potential transfer to Chelsea may be met with some skepticism, Wright is convinced that the young goalkeeper has what it takes to succeed at a top club. With his blend of talent, temperament, and work ethic, Ramsdale has the attributes necessary to thrive in a high-pressure environment like Chelsea. Wright believes that under the guidance of experienced coaches and alongside quality defenders, Ramsdale could reach new heights and establish himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League.Stop waiting for miracles

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Earlier this season, the Washington Commanders had one of the most improbable, lucky wins of the year. On Sunday, they may have had an even more unlucky loss, falling 34-26 to the Dallas Cowboys. The game was filled with all kinds of hijinks, but the most mind-bending plays of the day were saved for the final minute. First, trailing 27-20, the Commanders took possession of the ball on their own 14-yard line with 33 seconds to go and no timeouts. On the first play of the drive, Jayden Daniels found receiver Terry McLaurin for an 86-yard catch-and-run to make the score 27-26. That somehow marked the second time this season Washington scored a shocking touchdown in the final minute of a close game — reminiscent of the Hail Mary prayer Daniels threw in a 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears in late October. Except the Commanders still needed an extra point to tie the game Sunday. But after a mishandled snap by punter Tress Way, kicker Austin Seibert missed wide left — his second missed PAT of the day — meaning the Cowboys still led 27-26. Then, on the ensuing onside kick, Dallas recovered. But instead of going down on the ball and ending the game, Juanyeh Thomas returned the kick for a touchdown. That set up one final possession for Daniels and the Commanders, except this time his Hail Mary attempt was picked off short of the end zone. The final minute was a microcosm of a topsy-turvy affair. The two teams combined for two missed extra points, two kick return touchdowns, a blocked field goal, a blocked punt and two other missed field goals — the first time in NFL history all of those things happened in one game. The Cowboys’ first kick return touchdown alone was one of the more bizarre plays of the season, as KaVontae Turpin initially mishandled the kickoff inside his own five, before unleashing a spin move that set him free for a score. Few expected the game to be close let alone this thrilling. Dallas entered the matchup on a five-game losing streak, having scored only 16 points in their last two games combined. Quarterback Cooper Rush, however, had his best game of the season, completing 24 of 32 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns — his first two-touchdown game of the season. The Cowboys improved to 4-7 with the win. The Commanders, meanwhile, have lost three in a row after a 7-2 start to drop to 7-5. "We didn’t play our best. We didn’t play complementary football,” McLaurin said postgame. “When you’re playing division games, it’s going to come down to four quarters. We knew that going into the game. We didn’t underestimate them at all. ... We got to find a way to start faster and sustain drives. That’s everybody — the coaching staff and offensive players."

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok as soon as next month, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the law - which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance or be banned by mid-January — is constitutional, rebuffing TikTok’s challenge that the statute ran afoul of the First Amendment and unfairly targeted the platform. TikTok and ByteDance — another plaintiff in the lawsuit — are expected to appeal to the Supreme Court. Executive of Tyler Perry Studios dies when plane he was piloting crashes in Florida ATLANTA (AP) — The president of Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios has died when the small plane he was piloting crashed on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The studio confirmed on Saturday that Steve Mensch, its 62-year-old president and general manager, had died Friday. The crash happened in Homosassa, about 60 miles north of Tampa. Photos from the scene show the plane having come to rest upside down on a road. Mensch helped advocate for Georgia’s film tax credit of more than $1 billion a year. Perry hired Mensch to run his namesake studio in 2016. Mensch died as Perry released his war drama, “The Six Triple Eight." The film was shot at the Atlanta studio. US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls. Last month’s hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of 36,000 jobs in October. The government also revised up its estimate of job growth in September and October by a combined 56,000. Friday’s report also showed that the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.1% in October to a still-low 4.2%. The November data provided the latest evidence that the U.S. job market remains durable even though it has lost significant momentum from the 2021-2023 hiring boom, when the economy was rebounding from the pandemic recession. Stock market today: Wall Street hits more records following a just-right jobs report NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records after data suggested the job market remains solid enough to keep the economy going, but not so strong that it raises immediate worries about inflation. The S&P 500 climbed 0.2%, just enough top the all-time high set on Wednesday, as it closed a third straight winning week in what looks to be one of its best years since the 2000 dot-com bust. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.8% to set its own record. Treasury yields eased after the jobs report showed stronger hiring than expected but also an uptick in the unemployment rate. Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass NEW YORK (AP) — In an era when online anger and social tensions are increasingly directed at the businesses consumers count on, Meta last year spent $24.4 million to surround CEO Mark Zuckerberg with security. But the fatal shooting this week of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson while walking alone on a New York City sidewalk has put a spotlight on the widely varied approaches companies take to protect their leaders against threats. And experts say the task of evaluating threats against executives and taking action to protect them is getting more difficult. One of the primary worries are loners whose rantings online are fed by others who are like-minded. It’s up to corporate security analysts to decide what represents a real threat. Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing. But they have made some progress in their investigation into Wednesday's killing of the leader of the largest U.S. health insurer, including that the gunman likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene. The also found that the gunman left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park. Police are working with the FBI, which on Friday night announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. The Agriculture Department on Friday said raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processors nationwide must be tested on request starting Dec. 16. Testing will begin in six states — California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon and Pennsylvania. The move is aimed at eliminating the virus, which has infected more than 700 dairy herds in 15 states. Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. The words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” were written on the ammunition used to kill UnitedHealthcare's CEO. That's according to two officials who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday. The words are similar to the phrase “delay, deny, defend.” That's how attorneys describe insurers denying services and payment, and the title of a 2010 book critical of the industry. Police haven’t officially commented on the words. But Thompson’s shooting and the messages on the ammunition have sparked outrage on social media and elsewhere, reflecting frustration Americans have over the cost and complexity of getting care. Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the new legislative session next year. A bill to protect digital reproductive health data including data logged on menstrual cycle tracking apps is a Democratic priority as lawmakers meet this month. Democratic women and supporters of the legislation say they are acting with new urgency before President-elect Donald Trump takes office because they don't believe his campaign promise to leave abortion to the states. The rush is also a reaction to Republicans taking control of the state House in January. Democrats kept control of the state Senate in the November election. Japan's Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel. Japan's domestic market isn't growing, so Nippon Steel has its eyes on India, Southeast Asia and the United States, where populations are still growing. Nippon Steel gave reporters a tour of one of its plants in Japan on Friday. The bid for U.S. Steet is opposed by President-elect Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and American steelworkers. If the deal goes through, U.S. Steel will keep its name and its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but become subsidiary of Nippon Steel.The conference opened with a keynote address by the CEO of Cloud Fast Charge, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the electric vehicle industry. The CEO emphasized the importance of collaboration among industry players to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and improve the overall charging infrastructure in Anhui. Cloud Fast Charge's participation in the conference underscored its dedication to driving the growth of the electric vehicle market and promoting sustainable mobility solutions.Another standout feature of the platform is its robust security measures, ensuring that sensitive data and information are protected at all times. With built-in encryption, authentication, and authorization protocols, users can rest assured that their applications are safeguarded against potential cyber threats. 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Should the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers?Body camera footage released by state Attorney General Letitia James shows correction officers punching and kicking inmate Robert Brooks, who died hours after the beating at a Utica hospital. The videos were compiled from body cameras worn by four correction officers at Marcy Correctional Facility, a medium-security prison in Oneida County. James noted there isn't sound available because the body cams were in standby mode and not activated during the beating of Brooks. The cameras captured the incident that occurred Dec. 9. In one video, officers are shown restraining Brooks outside the prison before moving him inside to what appeared to be a medical exam room. The videos, which were clipped to show the incident, show Brooks being punched and kicked. In one clip, an officer is shown attempting to put a white cloth in Brooks' mouth. Brooks is then punched and held on the exam table. Later, the videos show Brooks lying motionless on the table. He was transported to Wynn Hospital in Utica, where he was pronounced dead on Dec. 10. James said Friday that her office is continuing to investigate the beating death of Brooks. Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered 14 employees — 13 correction officers and a nurse — who were involved in the incident to be fired. The state attorney general's office released body cam video of the fatal attack on Robert Brooks, an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility. The state attorney general's office released body cam video of the fatal attack on Robert Brooks, an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility. The state attorney general's office released body cam videos from four correction officers who were present for the fatal attack on Robert Brooks, an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility. Government reporter Robert Harding can be reached at (315) 664-4631 or robert.harding@lee.net . Follow him on X @RobertHarding. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Online producer/politics reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Residents across the county will have ward-based opportunities for old-style one-to-one political discussions as East Lothian SNP councillors reach out to hear constituents’ opinions in face-to-face ‘listening events’. For exporters, farmers, health workers, academics, small businesses and the hospitality sector in our county, Labour’s indefensible denial of Brexit’s long-term economic damage is the ‘elephant in the room’. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is “not satisfied” with economic growth since Labour came to power – but only Labour is to blame for a Budget failing everyone from pensioners to million-pound exporters. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey knows that Brexit has undermined the economy. Pointing out the consequences of leaving the EU and the customs checks impacting on trade, Mr Bailey said the UK must rebuild its relations with the EU “while respecting the decision of the British people”. I’m calling Bailey out on that because – to put it bluntly about Brexit – ‘it wisnae us’. Voters picked sides in a democratic referendum and it wasn’t ‘Britain’ voting to leave, but England and Wales; by a two-thirds majority, Scotland voted to remain. Northern Ireland voted remain more narrowly, only to be betrayed by Boris Johnson’s cavalier, mendacious promises. Keir Starmer wants deeper co-operation with the EU but the Tory hard Brexit he’s implementing allows only modest adjustments. Because Labour refuses to take the fastest route to mitigate Brexit by rejoining the customs union and the single market, Starmer’s timid tinkering won’t be enough. Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney warned in 2016 that Brexit would damage the economy, later reminding the public: “We said this was going to happen... the economy's capacity would go down because of Brexit and that would add to inflationary pressure.” UK inflation followed at higher rates than across the EU. Brexiteers wanted Carney fired, with Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg calling Carney the “enemy of Brexit... consistently wrong” about post-EU referendum economics. I’m not a university-trained economist but, in a choice between Rees-Mogg and Carney, I’d back Mr Carney. According to Believe in Scotland’s recent poll, so would 68 per cent of voters who think an independent Scotland should rejoin the EU. Another 2024 poll anticipated a clear win for yes if it were certain that Scotland would rejoin the EU. As flag-waving Brexiteers dragged us out of the EU nearly five years ago, the SNP’s Alyn Smith MEP memorably asked the European Parliament: “Leave a light on, so Scotland can find its way home.”

Bhubaneswar, December 27 2024: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has been honoured with the prestigious Kalinga Safety Excellence Award – Silver Category at the 15 th National Safety Conclave 2024. This esteemed event, organized by the Institute of Quality and Environment Management Services (IQEMS), celebrates exceptional contributions to workplace safety and innovation. The award ceremony was graced by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who presented the accolade to the TPCODL team. Reflecting on this achievement, Arvind Singh, CEO, TPCODL , stated, “This recognition highlights our steadfast commitment to a safe and healthy workplace. Leveraging digital tools and fostering a culture of ‘Zero Harm’ have been pivotal in achieving operational excellence. We dedicate this recognition to our employees and stakeholders, whose relentless dedication to safety inspires us every day.” The National Safety Conclave 2024 emphasized transformative strategies to enhance workplace safety, with a key highlight being the session on “Vision Zero Harm: Adopting Digital Technology in Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management.” The session focused on leveraging advanced digital tools to reduce risks and drive continuous improvement in safety standards.

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Jaishankar, Blinken review advancement of US-India partnershipThe reigning Super Bowl champions saw their run of 15 straight wins ended by the Buffalo Bills last week, but got back to winning ways thanks to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. After a late Chuba Hubbard touchdown and two-point conversion had made it 27-27, the Chiefs got the ball back with less than two minutes on the clock and a 33-yard run from Mahomes helped set up Spencer Shrader for a game-winning field goal. THE CHIEFS SURVIVE AGAIN. 🔥 Patrick Mahomes comes up CLUTCH with a 33-yard run late, before Spencer Shrader wins it as time expires! Get your #NFL action on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/POt57HQYig — ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) November 24, 2024 Mahomes finished the game with 269 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Noah Gray in the first half. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored two touchdowns as the Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 to improve their record to 10-1, matching that of the Chiefs. David Montgomery also ran for a score before having to leave the game with a shoulder injury. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended a four-game losing streak with a 30-7 win over the New York Giants, who “mutually agreed” to terminate the contract of quarterback Daniel Jones earlier this week. Jones’ replacement Tommy DeVito was sacked four times while opposite number Baker Mayfield ran for a touchdown and completed 24 of 30 pass attempts for 294 yards. Rachaad White, Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker also ran for touchdowns in a one-sided contest. The Dallas Cowboys ended their five-game losing streak with a remarkable 34-26 win over the Washington Commanders, with 30 points scored in the final three minutes. KaVontae Turpin’s 99-yard kick-off return for a touchdown looked to have sealed victory for the Cowboys, only for the Commanders to respond with a field goal before getting the ball back with 33 seconds remaining. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin sprinted 86 yards through the Dallas defence for a touchdown, only for Austin Seibert to miss the extra point. 99 YARDS TO THE 🏡 @KaVontaeTurpin was gone!! 📺: #DALvsWAS on FOX📲: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/LvklCbYJ1e pic.twitter.com/4ckMWDEDPL — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 24, 2024 The Commanders tried an onside kick and Juanyeh Thomas returned it 43 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw four touchdown passes as the Miami Dolphins cruised to a 34-15 win over the New England Patriots, while the Tennessee Titans pulled off a surprise 32-27 victory at the Houston Texans. The Minnesota Vikings improved to 9-2 thanks to a 30-27 overtime win against the Chicago Bears, Parker Romo kicking the decisive field goal from 29 yards.

The New York Times, citing American officials, has reported that Ukraine is reducing its use of long-range ATACMS missiles, primarily due to dwindling stockpiles. Kyiv reportedly has fewer than 50 of the missiles provided by the US. This challenge is compounded by political shifts in Washington that could affect future military support for Ukraine. Source: The New York Times Details: The report notes that when the US decided to provide ATACMS missiles in spring, about 500 units were transferred from Pentagon stockpiles. Initially, Ukraine was restricted from using these missiles to strike Russian territory, instead targeting temporarily occupied territories, including Crimea. However, in mid-November, US President Joe Biden justified granting permission for Kyiv to use these missiles for strikes deep within Russian territory. By then, Ukraine reportedly had only "tens of the missiles" left, approximately 50. The New York Times cited two US officials as saying that possibilities for securing additional missiles are nearly exhausted. Existing stockpiles were already allocated to regions such as the Middle East and Asia. Meanwhile, the UK, which also allowed Ukraine to use its Storm Shadow missiles on Russian territory following Biden’s decision, recently admitted its own supplies of these missiles are critically low. The situation is unlikely to change under Donald Trump, who in a recent Time interview disagreed "very vehemently" with Ukraine’s use of ATACMS on Russian territory. Trump criticised the Biden administration’s decision to provide the missiles, calling it "foolish". The Kremlin later commented that Trump’s stance "fully aligns" with Moscow’s views. The New York Times, referencing data from Russia's Ministry of Defence and military bloggers, reported that after receiving permission from the US and UK, Ukraine conducted at least six missile strikes, using no fewer than 31 ATACMS and 14 Storm Shadow missiles. While the Ukrainian military has not commented on their use, neither the US nor Ukraine officials have disputed the given numbers. The article also highlights remarks from officials and analysts describing Ukrainian Storm Shadow strike on 20 November against a Russian command bunker near the district of Maryino in Kursk Oblast as one of the most effective attacks. The following day, Russia launched its new hypersonic ballistic Oreshnik missile, targeting the city of Dnipro in Ukraine. General Valery Gerasimov, Russia’s Chief of the General Staff, held a phone call with General Charles Brown, US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on 27 November, to discuss concerns about escalation. Quote: "After that 27 November call, Ukraine didn’t fire ATACMS or Storm Shadows for two weeks. Russia also launched few missile or drone attacks into Ukraine, although Russia’s president [sic], Vladimir V. Putin, threatened to launch the Оreshnik at the centre of Кyiv if Ukraine didn’t stop using ATACMS in Russia." More details: Despite public threats, Putin has been cautious in responding to Ukrainian operations, the US officials said. They believe Moscow is unlikely to retaliate directly against the US for long-range missile strikes to avoid dragging Washington into the conflict. Analysts suggest Ukraine has slowed its use of the missiles due to their limited stock and the priority targeting of high-value objectives. Mykola Bielieskov, a military analyst at Ukraine’s government-run National Institute for Strategic Studies, explained: "We decided to wait and find high-value capability, and that’s natural. Don’t expect quick returns, because we need to preserve this capability and spend it judiciously and very wisely". Background: Support UP or become our patron !

A child was hospitalized after a raccoon attack inside the family's home, state officials said Friday. The incident happened on Monday in Cassia County after the child's mom had just returned home with the infant still in the carrier, the Idaho Fish and Game Department said in a statement. > 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are The mother then heard a loud noise in the home and ran to the infant to find a raccoon attacking him, officials said. “The mother found a raccoon attacking her infant. She was able to grab the animal to stop the attack,” the department said in a statement. The child was taken to the Cassia Regional Hospital and then transferred to a hospital in Salt Lake City for further treatment, officials said. After the hospital drop-off, the child's father along with a Cassia County Sheriff's deputy returned to the home, found the raccoon still inside and killed it, wildlife officials said. The raccoon tested negative for rabies. Officials do not know how it got into the home. U.S. & World Toddler saved by mom before nearly falling off cliff overlooking Hawaii's Kilauea volcano Winning $1.22 billion Mega Millions ticket, fifth-largest jackpot ever, sold in California Raccoon attacks against humans are "extremely rare," but they can become aggressive if they feel threatened, officials said in a statement.The reigning Super Bowl champions saw their run of 15 straight wins ended by the Buffalo Bills last week, but got back to winning ways thanks to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. After a late Chuba Hubbard touchdown and two-point conversion had made it 27-27, the Chiefs got the ball back with less than two minutes on the clock and a 33-yard run from Mahomes helped set up Spencer Shrader for a game-winning field goal. THE CHIEFS SURVIVE AGAIN. 🔥 Patrick Mahomes comes up CLUTCH with a 33-yard run late, before Spencer Shrader wins it as time expires! Get your #NFL action on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/POt57HQYig — ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) November 24, 2024 Mahomes finished the game with 269 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Noah Gray in the first half. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored two touchdowns as the Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 to improve their record to 10-1, matching that of the Chiefs. David Montgomery also ran for a score before having to leave the game with a shoulder injury. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended a four-game losing streak with a 30-7 win over the New York Giants, who “mutually agreed” to terminate the contract of quarterback Daniel Jones earlier this week. Jones’ replacement Tommy DeVito was sacked four times while opposite number Baker Mayfield ran for a touchdown and completed 24 of 30 pass attempts for 294 yards. Rachaad White, Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker also ran for touchdowns in a one-sided contest. The Dallas Cowboys ended their five-game losing streak with a remarkable 34-26 win over the Washington Commanders, with 30 points scored in the final three minutes. KaVontae Turpin’s 99-yard kick-off return for a touchdown looked to have sealed victory for the Cowboys, only for the Commanders to respond with a field goal before getting the ball back with 33 seconds remaining. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin sprinted 86 yards through the Dallas defence for a touchdown, only for Austin Seibert to miss the extra point. 99 YARDS TO THE 🏡 @KaVontaeTurpin was gone!! 📺: #DALvsWAS on FOX📲: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/LvklCbYJ1e pic.twitter.com/4ckMWDEDPL — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 24, 2024 The Commanders tried an onside kick and Juanyeh Thomas returned it 43 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw four touchdown passes as the Miami Dolphins cruised to a 34-15 win over the New England Patriots, while the Tennessee Titans pulled off a surprise 32-27 victory at the Houston Texans. The Minnesota Vikings improved to 9-2 thanks to a 30-27 overtime win against the Chicago Bears, Parker Romo kicking the decisive field goal from 29 yards.

Stock market today: Wall Street mixed at the start of a holiday-shortened weekBerlin confirmed plans to reform its legal framework make it a clear criminal offence to “facilitate the smuggling of migrants to the UK” as part of the agreement, the Home Office said. The Home Office said the move would give German prosecutors more tools to tackle the supply and storage of dangerous small boats. Both countries will also commit to exchange information that may help to remove migrant-smuggling content from social media platforms and tackle end-to-end routes of criminal smuggling networks as part of the deal. It comes ahead of the UK and Germany hosting the so-called Calais Group in London, which sees ministers and police from the two countries, alongside France, Belgium and the Netherlands, gather to discuss migration in Europe. Delegates are expected to agree a detailed plan to tackle people-smuggling gangs in 2025 at the meeting on Tuesday. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “For too long organised criminal gangs have been exploiting vulnerable people, undermining border security in the UK and across Europe while putting thousands of lives at risk. “We are clear that this cannot go on. “Germany is already a key partner in our efforts to crack down on migrant smuggling, but there is always more we can do together. “Our new joint action plan with deliver a strengthened partnership with Germany, boosting our respective border security as we work to fix the foundations, and ultimately saving lives.” Nancy Faeser, German federal minister of the interior said: “We are now stepping up our joint action to fight the brutal activities of international smugglers. “This is at the core of our joint action plan that we have agreed in London. “It will help us end the inhumane activities of criminal migrant smuggling organisations. “By cramming people into inflatable boats under threats of violence and sending them across the Channel, these organisations put human lives at risk.” She said that “many of these crimes are planned in Germany” and the deal would help to counter “this unscrupulous business with even more resolve.” “This includes maintaining a high investigative pressure, exchanging information between our security authorities as best as possible, and persistently investigating financial flows to identify the criminals operating behind the scenes,” Ms Faeser said. Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said the announcement “doesn’t go far enough”. “The British public deserves a serious plan to control our borders and stop criminal gangs,” he said. “The National Crime Agency has said a deterrent is necessary to reduce the number of crossings, yet Labour scrapped the only deterrent before it even got started. “Meanwhile the numbers of illegal immigrants coming here continue to climb, with an 18% increase compared to the same period last year, with more than 20,000 people having made the crossing since the election.”typing online games 。

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He was also part of the Elders, a group of experienced statesmen and women drawn from all corners of the world.Seven to eight personnel from the Taliban forces were killed along the Durand Line in the Upper Kurram district on Saturday, as the Afghan Taliban targeted Pakistborder posts in Ghozgarhi, Matha Sangar, Kot Ragha and Tari Mengal areas using both light and heavy weaponry, the Dawn reported. ET Year-end Special Reads What kept India's stock market investors on toes in 2024? India's car race: How far EVs went in 2024 Investing in 2025: Six wealth management trends to watch out for According to Dawn, one Pakistani soldier was killed and 11 others were also wounded it said, citing security sources. However, the Taliban forces claimed that 19 Pakistani soldiers were killed in the retaliatory attacks. The Taliban forces used both light and heavy weaponry to target border posts in the areas of Ghozgarhi, Matha Sangar, Kot Ragha, and Tari Mengal, the Dawn reported. 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The government will require banks and mobile phone network operators to take more responsibility for preventing online scams. Deputy Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong said on Thursday that an executive decree will be announced in the Royal Gazette, requiring banks and mobile phone network operators to take more care when it comes to helping prevent their customers from losing money to online scammers. "After the New Year, we expect to see, for instance, mobile phone messages suspected to contain clickbait to be promptly removed by the mobile phone network operators, or else they will be held responsible if such a message leads to a loss of money to scammers," Mr Prasert said. This kind of legal mechanism, he said, has been used in other countries such as Singapore, where the government can freeze a bank account where necessary. Mr Prasert said the government also expects the decree to help speed up tracking and freezing money which a victim loses in an online scam and returning it to promptly the victim. With this legal mechanism, the process should take no longer than six months, an improvement from the current one or two years, said Mr Prasert, who is also the digital economy and society minister. News of the decree follows a vow made by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to help wipe out online scamming gangs operating in neighbouring countries. He was speaking while helping a Pheu Thai Party candidate canvassing for votes in a local election in Chiang Mai on Tuesday. Thaksin hinted at the election campaign event that he had information that a major call centre gang was operating from the 25th floor of a building in Cambodia's Poipet. He also claimed to have told the Myanmar and Cambodian governments to do more with the online scam problem, which affects many people in Thailand. And if these countries aren't capable of stamping out those gangs operating on their land, he would volunteer to bring forces from Thailand to deal with the gangs for them, he said without going into detail. Prime Minster Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday stressed to the Royal Thai Police (RTP) the importance of keeping the public informed about its launch of an online platform designed to help counter online scams. The PM was paying a visit to the RTP's headquarters, where she was briefed on the police's "Cyber Check" online platform. It is equipped with technology that allows users to check with the police first whether a telephone number used by someone to call them or a bank account they are asked to transfer money to is on a police black list.Is Nvidia Overvalued? Here’s What Experts ThinkMotherwell Photographic Society host Christmas social night at latest meetingdrawing online games 。

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Syrian rebels free prisoners from Assad's notorious dungeons who celebrate in Damascus streetsNEW YORK , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global AI in games market size is estimated to grow by USD 4.5 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 24.65% during the forecast period. Growing adoption of ar and vr games is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing emergence of cloud gaming. However, network latency in between games poses a challenge. Key market players include Alphabet Inc., Capcom Co. Ltd., Charisma Entertainment Ltd., COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD., Electronic Arts Inc., Konami Group Corp., Latitude, Microsoft Corp., NetEase Inc., Nintendo Co. Ltd., NVIDIA Corp., PrometheanAI Inc., Side Effects Software Inc., Sony Group Corp., Take Two Interactive Software Inc., Tencent Holdings Ltd., Theai Inc., Ubisoft Entertainment SA, Unity Software Inc., and Vivendi SE. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF AI In Games Market Scope Report Coverage Details Base year 2023 Historic period 2018 - 2022 Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 24.65% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 4501.72 million Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 22.96 Regional analysis North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa Performing market contribution North America at 44% Key countries US, China, Japan, UK, and Germany Key companies profiled Alphabet Inc., Capcom Co. Ltd., Charisma Entertainment Ltd., COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD., Electronic Arts Inc., Konami Group Corp., Latitude, Microsoft Corp., NetEase Inc., Nintendo Co. Ltd., NVIDIA Corp., PrometheanAI Inc., Side Effects Software Inc., Sony Group Corp., Take Two Interactive Software Inc., Tencent Holdings Ltd., Theai Inc., Ubisoft Entertainment SA, Unity Software Inc., and Vivendi SE Market Driver Cloud gaming's adoption is growing due to its accessibility and cost-effective structure. Grid computing enables streaming of high-quality games to devices via wired or wireless connections. Cloud gaming eliminates the need for expensive hardware and offers click-to-play simplicity. AI plays a crucial role in optimizing cloud costs and enhancing gaming experiences. The global AI in games market will benefit from this trend, with AI-driven techniques like auto-scaling and cost visualization helping businesses control expenses. The AI market in the games industry is experiencing significant growth. With the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), games have become more interactive and engaging. Real-time analytics and machine learning technologies are used to enhance the player experience. Two prominent AI applications are NPCs (Non-Player Characters) and predictive analytics. NPCs provide realistic and dynamic gameplay, while predictive analytics help players improve their performance. Companies are investing in AI to create and personalized gaming experiences. The use of cloud computing and GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) enables the processing of large amounts of data in real-time. The future of AI in games is bright, with advancements in natural language processing and computer vision set to revolutionize the industry. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! • The AI in Games market experiences a major hurdle in the form of network latency. This delay between a player's action and the game server's response can negatively impact gameplay, particularly in multiplayer scenarios. Factors contributing to latency include internet connection quality, geographical distance, network infrastructure, player numbers, and server load. Despite its impact on market growth during the forecast period, efforts are ongoing to mitigate latency and enhance user experience. • In the rapidly growing AI in games market, developers face several challenges. They need to ensure that AI-powered gameforms are engaging and realistic, requiring complex programming and large datasets. Data collection and management is a significant challenge, as is ensuring that AI systems can adapt and learn in real-time. Additionally, integrating AI into existing game engines and ensuring compatibility with various platforms can be difficult. Furthermore, privacy concerns and ethical considerations must be addressed when implementing AI in games. Overall, the integration of AI in games presents numerous opportunities, but also requires careful planning and execution to overcome these challenges. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! This ai in games market report extensively covers market segmentation by Type 1.1 AI enabled platforms 1.2 AI enabled games Technology 2.1 Machine learning 2.2 Natural language processing 2.3 Computer vision 2.4 Robotics Geography 3.1 North America 3.2 APAC 3.3 Europe 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 AI enabled platforms- AI platforms in the gaming industry facilitate the development, deployment, and maintenance of deep learning and machine learning models. These tools enable faster and more accurate data analysis, prediction, and action-taking, enhancing game production. Companies like Microsoft and Alphabet AI lead this change, offering advanced graphics, real-time interactions, and player behavior insights. AI's impact on game immersion and realism, through ray tracing and AI-powered virtual characters, is driving market growth during the forecast period. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics The AI in Games market is experiencing significant growth, with advancements in AI algorithms, machine learning, and deep learning driving innovation. Virtual and augmented reality technologies, such as Microsoft HoloLens 2, are integrating AI to provide experiences. AI-generated content, including 3D representations and image upscaling, is enhancing the gaming experience. Euphoria, a middleware system, is utilizing AI to create realistic character behaviors. Games like Cyberpunk 2077, Battlefield V, Red Dead Redemption 2, and others are leveraging AI technologies, including neural networks and ray tracing, to deliver more engaging and predictive gameplay. Network latency is being addressed through AI-enabled platforms, while GPUs and CPUs continue to play crucial roles in powering 3D games. Data analysis and prediction are key applications of AI in gaming, providing personalized experiences for players. The AI in Games market refers to the integration of artificial intelligence technology in the development and creation of video games. This includes the use of machine learning algorithms for character behavior, non-player character interactions, and game design. AI in games can enhance the player experience by creating more realistic and dynamic game environments. It can also be used for game development tools, such as procedural content generation and game balancing. The use of AI in games is becoming increasingly popular, with many developers exploring its potential to create and engaging gaming experiences. The applications of AI in games span across various genres, from strategy and role-playing games to first-person shooters and sports simulations. The future of AI in games holds great promise, with advancements in technology expected to lead to even more sophisticated and interactive gaming experiences. 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Type AI Enabled Platforms AI Enabled Games Technology Machine Learning Natural Language Processing Computer Vision Robotics Geography North America APAC Europe South America Middle East And Africa 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. 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'Emilia Pérez' leads Golden Globe nominations with 10, followed by 'The Brutalist' and 'Conclave'If Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts is unavailable for their Week 17 tilt with the rival Dallas Cowboys, they'll at least have Kenny Pickett at their disposal. Hurts remains in concussion protocol while also dealing with a finger injury on his non-throwing hand. He did not practice on Thursday, but QB2 Pickett (ribs) was a full participant. Pickett told reporters after practice Thursday that he expects to be able to play. He "tested out some different things padding-wise" in anticipation of being on the field Sunday against visiting Dallas, when the Eagles can clinch the NFC East title with a victory. "It is what it is. Just something I'm going to have to deal with," Pickett said. "So, yeah, I'll be ready to go for Sunday." Hurts was injured last Sunday in the Eagles' loss to the Washington Commanders. His head hit the turf while being tackled by Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner. Hurts connected on just 1 of 4 passes for 11 yards before he exited the game. Pickett took over and produced 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 14-of-24 passing as Washington rallied to beat Philadelphia 36-33. It was later revealed that Pickett hurt his ribs during the game. "I think after a couple more days, getting a chance to kind of rest it a little bit more, go do some rehab, I'll be good for Sunday," Pickett said. The only other quarterback on the Eagles' roster is Tanner McKee, a sixth-round pick in 2023 who has yet to play a snap for them. Philadelphia signed quarterback Ian Book to the practice squad earlier Thursday. --Field Level MediaIf Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts is unavailable for their Week 17 tilt with the rival Dallas Cowboys, they'll at least have Kenny Pickett at their disposal. Hurts remains in concussion protocol while also dealing with a finger injury on his non-throwing hand. He did not practice on Thursday, but QB2 Pickett (ribs) was a full participant. Pickett told reporters after practice Thursday that he expects to be able to play. He "tested out some different things padding-wise" in anticipation of being on the field Sunday against visiting Dallas, when the Eagles can clinch the NFC East title with a victory. "It is what it is. Just something I'm going to have to deal with," Pickett said. "So, yeah, I'll be ready to go for Sunday." Hurts was injured last Sunday in the Eagles' loss to the Washington Commanders. His head hit the turf while being tackled by Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner. Hurts connected on just 1 of 4 passes for 11 yards before he exited the game. Pickett took over and produced 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 14-of-24 passing as Washington rallied to beat Philadelphia 36-33. It was later revealed that Pickett hurt his ribs during the game. "I think after a couple more days, getting a chance to kind of rest it a little bit more, go do some rehab, I'll be good for Sunday," Pickett said. The only other quarterback on the Eagles' roster is Tanner McKee, a sixth-round pick in 2023 who has yet to play a snap for them. Philadelphia signed quarterback Ian Book to the practice squad earlier Thursday. --Field Level Media

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Today, Tineco products are enjoyed by 14 million users across key markets worldwide, including regions in North America , Europe , and Asia . Tineco is now a globally recognized market leader in smart home appliances across the floor care, kitchen, and personal care categories, with 975 patents and 577 registered trademarks across domestic and international markets. For three consecutive years, the company has also held the title of being the #1 wet & dry vacuum brand on Amazon in the United States , Canada , France , Italy , Australia , and Japan . "At Tineco's inception, we set out to simplify life and household tasks with the help of smart technology. Over the past 26 years, our robust R&D team has made significant investments and a steadfast dedication to setting the standard for excellence in floor care solutions," said Ling Leng , CEO of Tineco. "The honor of being named the #1 global leader in the wet & dry vacuum cleaner category by Euromonitor International is an incredible milestone achievement. This recognition fuels our commitment to continuing to innovate and push boundaries to bring exceptional products to market that enhance the lives of our customers worldwide. Looking ahead, we are laser-focused on making Tineco more accessible by expanding into new markets, introducing new advanced technologies to simplify our customers' lives, and expanding our product lineup to meet diverse needs." Tineco's flagship models, including FLOOR ONE Stretch S6 , PURE ONE Station 5 , and Carpet One Cruiser , combine intelligent features with superior power and user-friendly capabilities to revolutionize cleaning. Tineco's R&D team has carefully engineered each model to address real-world challenges and enhance user satisfaction by incorporating technological advancements and valuable consumer feedback. Specifically: FLOOR ONE Stretch S6: Building off the incredible success of Tineco's social-media viral Floor Washers, which vacuum and mop simultaneously, FLOOR ONE S6 offers exceptional maneuverability. Its 180° tilting design lets the floor washer lay completely flat, compressing its height to just 5.1 inches. Coupled with mini assistive wheels that swivel 45° to the left and right, this makes cleaning under furniture, beds, or in hard-to-reach areas effortless. PURE ONE Station 5: Setting a new standard in stick vacuums, the PURE ONE Station 5 provides a brand new vacuum after each and every clean. Its 3-in-1 Smart Station will entirely self-clean, charge, and store the unit, keeping it in pristine condition for subsequent use. Paired with 175W of powerful suction, this is an indispensable tool for households of all types and sizes. Carpet One Cruiser: The Carpet One Cruiser is designed to transform deep cleaning carpets into a regular household activity. It effectively deep cleans various carpet types and powerfully extracts water to reduce drying times by 50% or more than traditional models. Three levels of SmoothPower tech, bidirectional assist wheels, and repositioned water tanks lessen the unit's weight, making the machine easy to maneuver, suitable for users of all ages and strengths, and ideal for frequent use. A leader in the intelligent floor care category, Tineco smart models are equipped with Tineco's proprietary iLoop technology that adjusts suction power in real-time based on the mess detected, which not only optimizes battery power but also allows the user to visualize cleaner floors on the unit's display ring that will change from red to blue once the surface is clean. Guided by customer insights, all new Tineco models also feature self-cleaning capabilities that significantly streamline maintenance. Tineco products are available globally, with distribution in North America on Amazon, Tineco's official online store, and in over 10,000 major retail locations, including Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Costco, Home Depot, and Canadian Tire. To learn more about Tineco and its entire portfolio of intelligent stick vacuums, floor washers, carpet cleaners, and more, please visit us.tineco.com . *Source: Euromonitor International ( Shanghai ) Co., Ltd.; measured in terms of 2023 H2 and 2024 H1 retail sales volume in the world; household wet & dry vacuum cleaners are defined as household cleaners that dispense clean water (or cleaning solution) to wash hard floors and vacuum the dirty water and garbage thereafter; research completed in Nov. 2024 . About Tineco Tineco was founded in 1998 with its first SKU as a vacuum cleaner and, in 2019, pioneered the first-ever smart vacuum. Today, the brand has innovated into a global leader offering intelligent appliances across home categories, including floor care, kitchen, and personal care. Tineco is dedicated to its brand vision of making life easier through smart technologies and consistently innovating new devices. For more information, visit us.tineco.com . SOURCE TINECO

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian rebels announced they gained full control over the key city of Homs early on Sunday after only a day of fighting, leaving President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule dangling by a thread as insurgents marched on the capital, Damascus. Thousands of Homs residents poured onto the streets after the army withdrew from the central city, dancing and chanting "Assad is gone, Homs is free" and "Long live Syria and down with Bashar al-Assad". Rebels fired into the air in celebration, and youths tore down posters of the Syrian president, whose territorial control has collapsed in a dizzying week-long retreat by the military. The fall of Homs gives the insurgents control over Syria's strategic heartland and a key highway crossroads, severing Damascus from the coastal region that is the stronghold of Assad's Alawite sect and where his Russian allies have a naval base and air base. Homs' capture is also a powerful symbol of the rebel movement's dramatic comeback in the 13-year-old conflict. Swathes of Homs were destroyed by gruelling siege warfare between the rebels and the army years ago. The fighting ground down the insurgents, who were forced out. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham commander Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the main rebel leader, called the capture of Homs a historic moment and urged fighters not to harm "those who drop their arms". Rebels freed thousands of detainees from the city prison. Security forces left in haste after burning their documents. MORE: The battle for control of the country is likely to turn quickly to the capital. Residents of numerous Damascus districts turned out to protest Assad on Saturday evening, and security forces were either unwilling or unable to clamp down. Syrian rebel commander Hassan Abdul Ghani said in a statement early Sunday that operations were ongoing to "completely liberate" the countryside around Damascus and rebel forces were looking toward the capital. In one suburb, a statue of Assad's father, the late President Hafez al-Assad, was toppled and torn apart. The Syrian army said it was reinforcing around Damascus, and state television reported on Saturday that Assad remained in the city. Outside the city, rebels swept across the entire southwest over 24 hours and established control. EXISTENTIAL THREAT TO ASSAD RULE The fall of Homs and threat to the capital pose an immediate existential danger to the Assad dynasty's five-decade reign over Syria and the continued influence there of its main regional backer, Iran. Foreign officials said the government may be on the verge of collapse. One U.S. official put the timeframe at five to 10 days, while another said Assad could be ousted within the coming week. The pace of events has stunned Arab capitals and raised fears of a new wave of regional instability. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Russia issued a joint statement saying the crisis was a dangerous development and calling for a political solution. But there was no indication they agreed on any concrete steps, with the situation inside Syria changing by the hour. Syria's civil war, which erupted in 2011 as an uprising against Assad's rule, dragged in big outside powers, created space for jihadist militants to plot attacks around the world and sent millions of refugees into neighbouring states. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the strongest rebel group, is the former al Qaeda affiliate in Syria regarded by the U.S. and others as a terrorist organisation, and many Syrians remain fearful it will impose draconian Islamist rule. Golani has tried to reassure minorities that he will not interfere with them and the international community that he opposes Islamist attacks abroad. In Aleppo, which the rebels captured a week ago, there have not been reports of reprisals. When asked on Saturday whether he believed Golani, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov replied, "The proof of the pudding is in the eating". ALLIES' ROLE IN SUPPORTING ASSAD Assad long relied on allies to subdue the rebels. Russian warplanes conducted bombing while Iran sent allied forces including Lebanon's Hezbollah and Iraqi militia to reinforce the Syrian military and storm insurgent strongholds. But Russia has been focused on the war in Ukraine since 2022 and Hezbollah has suffered big losses in its own gruelling war with Israel, significantly limiting its ability or that of Iran to bolster Assad. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has said the U.S. should not be involved in the conflict and should "let it play out". Russia has a naval base and airbase in Syria that have not only been important for its support of Assad, but also for its ability to project influence in the Mediterranean and Africa. (Reporting by Suleiman al-Khalidi in Damascus, Timour Azhari in Beirut, Jaidaa Taha in Cairo, Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali in Washington; Writing by Angus McDowall and Matt Spetalnick) Copyright 2024 Thomson Reuters .

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