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VALLEY CITY, N.D. — With a late burst of offense, Dakota Wesleyan University men’s basketball came out on top in a bounceback game against a familiar foe. The Tigers pulled away late in the second half to beat Valley City State 72-56 in non-conference action on the road at Osmon Fieldhouse, avenging a 78-76 loss to the Vikings two weeks ago on Nov. 9. It also improves DWU’s mark away from the Corn Palace to 4-0 in early season action. ADVERTISEMENT Similar to the earlier contest, the Tigers and Vikings kept pace with one another throughout the first half of play. An early basket from Sam Aslesen put DWU ahead by three points in the opening stages before a quick 7-2 scoring run from Valley City made it a 12-10 game. In total, the first half featured eight lead changes, with neither team’s lead greater than three throughout. Genesis Kemp put the Vikings up by two with 28 seconds remaining, but Randy Rosenquist Jr. drained a three-pointer as time expired to send the Tigers into the locker room up 30-29. Following the lead swapping six times in the first four minutes of the second half, Ethan Determan keyed an 8-2 run as DWU opened up a seven-point lead. The Tigers’ efforts on the other end helped close out the game on a 21-6 run, holding Valley City to just nine shot attempts and forcing five turnovers. Aslesen led the Tigers in the scoring column with 17 points, collecting six rebounds and a pair of steals. Tampa Scott IV was 6-of-11 from the field en route to 15 points and three assists. Blaze Lubbers added 12 points and nine rebounds, and Jakob Dobney finished with 11 points, three steals and a block off the bench. For Valley City State (6-2), Tyrel Creger and Odier Olange led the Vikings with 11 points, with the Vikings running into foul trouble late, finishing with 21 fouls as a team. Jayden Patcha netted eight points off the bench on 4-of-8 shooting, while also picking up seven rebounds. Shaheed Muhammad had seven points, an assist and a steal. DWU (5-2) returns to the Corn Palace for the traditional pre-Thanksgiving GPAC doubleheader, hosting Briar Cliff at 7:45 p.m. on Nov. 26. Dakota Wesleyan men 72, Valley City State 56 ADVERTISEMENT Dakota Wesleyan (5-2): Tampa Scott IV 6-11 1-2 15 Randy Rosenquist Jr. 2-5 0-0 6 Sam Aslesen 7-12 2-3 17 Blaze Lubbers 3-7 6-6 12 Tyson Stevenson 2-4 0-0 5 Anthony Riggans 0-0 0-0 0 Ethan Determan 1-3 2-2 4 Jakob Dobney 3-8 4-8 11 Steele Morgan 1-3 0-1 2. Totals: 25-53 15-22 72. Valley City State (6-2): Tyrel Creger 4-5 2-2 11 Lamar Grayson 2-5 0-0 4 Odier Olange 5-10 0-0 11 Agwa Nywesh 2-7 1-2 6 Caden Grinde 2-4 0-0 4 Shaheed Muhammad 2-8 1-2 7 LaDarious Stanfield 1-2 0-0 3 Genesis Kemp 1-3 0-0 2 Jayden Patcha 4-8 0-0 8. Totals: 23-52 4-6 56. Halftime: DWU 30-29. 3-point field goals: DWU 7-16 (Scott 2-4, Rosenquist 2-3, Aslesen 1-1, Lubbers 0-2, Stevenson 1-2, Determan 0-1, Dobney 1-2, Morgan 0-1), VCSU 6-19 (Creger 1-2, Olange 1-1, Nywesh 1-5, Grinde 0-1, Muhammad 2-6, Stanfield 1-1, Kemp 0-2, Patcha 0-1). Rebounds-offensive: DWU 35-10 (Lubbers 9), VCSU 28-5 (Patcha 7). Total fouls: DWU 9, VCSU 21. Fouled out: Olange, Grinde. Assists: DWU 11 (Rosenquist 4), VCSU 10 (Grinde 3). Turnovers: DWU 14, VCSU 16. Blocks: DWU 2 (Aslesen, Dobney), VCSU 3 (Olange, Stanfield, Patcha). Steals: DWU 7 (Dobney 3), VCSU 10 (Grinde 3).

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Advancing the adoption of EVs in PH The adoption of electric mobility (e-mobility) in the Philippines has gained momentum following the enactment of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) . With critical government support and private sector initiatives continuing two years later, the country’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable transportation system is expected to accelerate further. Latest data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed that in January to August of this year alone, 11,186 electric vehicles (EVs) were sold — surpassing the 2023 full-year sales of 10,602 units. This will add to the 15,300 EVs plying Philippine roads as of end-2023, based on data from the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP). While these numbers are still a far cry from the short-term deployment target of the Department of Energy (DoE) of 2.45 million EV units by 2028, industry groups are optimistic that this goal will be achieved through the inflow investments, declining prices of batteries and incentives from the government. In full support of the country’s transition to e-mobility is Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Aligned with its efforts to promote a greener future, Meralco has been at the forefront of pushing the adoption of alternative and sustainable transportation solutions. During the recent 12 th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS), Meralco reaffirmed its commitment to enable the shift to EVs through initiatives that support the Philippines’ transition to e-mobility. “This year’s theme, ‘Spark Change, Drive Electric,’ is more than a call to action. It reflects our shared belief that the time for sustainable mobility is now. Together, we have the chance to shape a future where electric vehicles aren’t just an option but a vital part of efficient everyday living,” Meralco Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer Ronnie L. Aperocho said. Meralco’s booth at the summit displayed its EV Chargers and the One Meralco EV Adoption Program pillars — Enabler, End-user, and Player. Stack the Building Blocks: Meralco as EV Charging Enabler The One Meralco EV Adoption Program streamlines the power distributor’s efforts, cementing its position as a catalyst of EV adoption by spurring confidence of customers to shift to EVs and to build charging stations. Under this, Meralco aims to be an Enabler by setting up the EV ecosystem through reliable grid and customer-centric programs. “As an enabler, we have streamlined our application process for EV Charging Stations, to allow for quicker expansion of EV Charging Infrastructure within and beyond Metro Manila — may it be for own-use or commercial charging station,” Meralco Head of Commercial Strategy Management and Energy Solutions Ralph M. Menchavez said. With Meralco’s energy solutions geared towards sustainability, customers eyeing to setup their own charging stations can also take advantage of and apply to other customer programs, such as Peak/Off-Peak and Net Metering. Under the Peak/Off-Peak program, customers can enjoy lower generation rates when they charge their EVs at night, helping balance demand on the grid during peak hours. With Net Metering, they can charge their EVs with power from other energy sources before exporting excess electricity to the grid. Further ensuring that customer experience takes a higher priority, Meralco also launched its EV Solutions Site where customers can learn more about EVs while new and existing EV users and players can seek assistance from Meralco. Walk the talk: Meralco as an EV End-User Under the End-user pillar, Meralco demonstrates that it is “walking the talk” through the conversion of its fleet to EV through its Green Mobility program. Launched in 2020, the program aims to reduce Meralco’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by gradually replacing the internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in its fleet with EVs. The company aims to electrify at least 25% of its fleet by 2030. With this target, expanding EV fleets and infrastructure will take a big chunk of Meralco’s landmark investment of over P100 billion through 2030 to accelerate the implementation of its sustainability agenda. So far, 154 EVs are already operating across Meralco business centers and sector offices. The power distributor has also strategically installed 15 DC fast-charging stations and more than 50 Level 2 chargers to support its EVs across its franchise area. Next year, it is looking to add 69 more EVs in its fleet and install at least 12 more charging stations in its business centers. Fully Charge: Meralco as an EV Player Meanwhile, Meralco aims to induce the EV market take-up under the Player pillar through charging station programs. For this, the power distributor incorporated Movem Electric, Inc. — its wholly owned integrated electric mobility solutions provider — to further help in driving solutions to achieve cleaner and greener transportation. Movem partners with various businesses and institutions to build and support a network of private and commercial 2-wheel and 4-wheel charging stations. Recently, Movem teamed up with Polish infrastructure provider ChargeEuropa to exclusively deploy the latter’s EV charging technology across the country. “Meralco, through Movem, has long since looked into the EV industry and aided in the transition together with the regulators and advocates with the industry like the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines. We’re planting the seeds. It’s about time that we really grow together with partners,” Meralco Senior Vice-President and Chief Revenue Officer and Movem Chairman Ferdinand O. Geluz said. While this exclusive partnership will help Meralco intensify its support to the EVIDA by accelerating the provision of end-to-end EV and charging infrastructure solutions, this also allows ChargeEuropa to expand its presence in Asia with the Philippines as the first point of entry in the region. “We chose this market because we strongly believe in the potential of the Philippine EV industry and market. We see that EV charging is becoming a growing and very significant part of mobility in the country,” ChargeEuropa CEO Matt Tymowski said. Founded in 2011, ChargeEuropa has deployed ad-display chargers which combines EV charging and ad space through an integrated LED screen — in Poland, Czech Republic, Romania and other parts of Europe. Through this partnership, Movem President Raymond B. Ravelo said the company will be the prime mover in deploying ChargeEuropa charging stations across Metro Manila and the rest of the country. “Our vision in Movem to drive a highly electrified, emissions-free Philippine transport sector is brought to life through partnerships with like-minded institutions such as ChargeEuropa. Ultimately, our thrust and goal is to bring world-class EV solutions not only to our clients but also to the wider public,” he said. But even prior this milestone partnership, Movem has been active in rolling out charging station infrastructure to promote the use of EVs. In partnership with Robinsons Land Corporation, Movem has equipped several Robinsons Malls with EV charging stations. The charging stations at the Robinsons Malls feature charging pods for 4-wheeled EV such as Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), and pods that can accommodate 2-wheeled and 3-wheeled EV such as e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-trikes. “Our strategic collaboration with Robinsons Land Corporation to build EV charging stations in Robinsons Malls underscores [Movem’s] continuing commitment to promote the country’s important transition to electrified transport. It also highlights and heightens our pledge to provide our clients with top-notch, reliable, and fit-for-purpose electric mobility solutions, from EV to charging infrastructure solutions. This is all geared towards enabling our clients to enhance their operations while advancing their sustainability agenda,” Ravelo said. Movem also deployed an electric light delivery truck and installed a 60-kW DC Fast Charger at foam and mattress maker Uratex Group of Companies’ manufacturing plant in Plaridel, Bulacan. According to Uratex, this partnership supports its plan to further step up its adoption of EVs as it has been gradually converting its internal fleet to achieve its zero emissions goal. “Movem assisted us from our initial inquiry, choosing the right model fit for our purpose, delivery, installation, and trained our drivers and maintenance personnel. Movem gave us confidence, that for all the uncertainties of this young technology, Movem will be behind us. With this kind of support, we know that this EV will be the first of many more to come,” Uratex Managing Director Peachy C. Medina said. The company also installed a 22-kilowatt (kW) AC Type EV charging station at the Pacific Star Building, a high-rise structure in Makati City managed by Century Properties Management, Inc. (CPMI), a subsidiary of Century Properties Group. The charger supports various brands of four-wheeled EVs. By actively supporting businesses and consumers in their transition to EVs, Meralco not only champions a cleaner transportation future but also demonstrates how strategic collaboration can drive e-mobility adoption. As more Filipinos embrace EVs, the collective shift can significantly reduce emissions and dependency on fossil fuels. Meralco’s initiatives serve as a powerful testament to how companies can lead the transition into a cleaner, greener era of mobility towards a more sustainable future. Spotlight is BusinessWorld’s sponsored section that allows advertisers to amplify their brand and connect with BusinessWorld’s audience by publishing their stories on the BusinessWorld Web site. For more information, send an email to online@bworldonline.com . Join us on Viber at https://bit.ly/3hv6bLA to get more updates and subscribe to BusinessWorld’s titles and get exclusive content through www.bworld-x.com .Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s defection to Donald Trump and the Republicans comes after years of criticism the former Democrat laid at Trump's feet. Kennedy, whom Trump has nominated to be the next U.S. health secretary, has previously called the president-elect a "bully" and a "terrible president" and described his early political rise as "scary." In a video that was widely shared online this week, amid widespread discussion of Trump's cabinet picks, commentators claimed that Kennedy had disparaged Trump's supporters too, saying he called them "belligerent idiots," "outright Nazis," and "bootlickers." The Claim A post on X, formerly Twitter , by user Republicans against Trump, posted on November 21, 2024, viewed 3.9 million times, said: "[siren emoji] CNN has uncovered an audio in which RFK Jr scorched Trump and his supporters, calling them "belligerent idiots," "outright Nazis," "cowards," and "bootlickers." The post included audio in which Kennedy said: "One of the things that you write so beautifully, and your stuff is so fun to read, but you write about Trump, quote, 'The way that you build a truly vicious nationalist movement is to wed a relatively small core of belligerent idiots to a much larger group of opportunists and spineless fellow travelers whose primary function is to turn a blind eye to things.'" The Facts CNN did not report that Kennedy said those words about Trump supporters himself, and Kennedy did not do so either. CNN reported earlier this week that the recording was taken from a March 2016 episode of the Ring of Fire radio show, during which Kennedy praisingly repeated the words of journalist Matt Taibbi. "'We may not have that many outright Nazis in America, but we have plenty of cowards and bootlickers, and once those fleshy dominoes start tumbling into the Trump camp, the game is up,'" Kennedy quoted. As was said in the clip, Kennedy doesn't resist or challenge Taibbi's words, calling them "beautifully" written and "fun to read." The passage itself doesn't outright call Trump supporters "belligerent idiots" but strongly connects them to that insult. Importantly, these weren't Kennedy's words, although his praise of the passage suggests he, at the very least, sympathized with its sentiment. "Like many Americans, I allowed myself to believe the mainstream media's distorted, dystopian portrait of President Trump," Kennedy said in a statement sent to Newsweek by the Trump-Vance transition team. "I no longer hold this belief and now regret having made those statements. President Trump has a tremendous vision for our country that will not only make our country healthy again but will lower the cost of living for all Americans, stop endless wars, protect free speech, secure our Southern border, and make our country great again. "I am proud to serve in President Trump's administration." As reported in October 2024 by The New York Times, Kennedy has ridiculed Trump for many years, including during his run as a candidate in the 2024 race, calling him a "terrible president" who would not be "capable of meeting the expectations and fulfilling the promises that he raises with his rhetoric." In a Newsweek op-ed from 2018 , Kennedy, who was a Democrat at the time, said that Trump's "presidency has not just discredited our nation, but the entire American experiment in self government." Trump was not kind to Kennedy prior to his dropping out of the 2024 race, either. Kennedy ran against Trump as a Democrat, then an independent, before ending his campaign in August and endorsing the president-elect. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social in late May, Trump called Kennedy "one of the most Liberal Lunatics ever to run for office," adding that he is "a Phony Radical Left fool whose poll numbers are TERRIBLE, and getting worse." The Ruling Needs Context. According to a CNN report, the audio recording of RFK Jr. is from 2016 and was of Kennedy reading a passage written by journalist Matt Taibbi. While these weren't his words, Kennedy repeated them in praise. FACT CHECK BY Newsweek's Fact Check team

As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Carlson is the committee chair of this year’s , which was released last month. It offers a stark rendering of how our children and youth are “insufficiently active.” The report draws upon data from a number of nationally representative surveys. Its goal is to inform (and in many cases, warn) about how kids are doing in relation to federal physical activity recommendations. More specifically, 20-to-28% of 6-to-17-year-olds meet the 60 minutes of daily physical activity guideline set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Their overall grade: D-. “This is a systemic problem,” says Pam Watts, president of the , which puts out the report card. “This isn't just a funding problem or a programming problem or a localized problem. This is a pervasive, systemic problem.” While the report is a call-to-action for policymaking and advocacy about the "urgent" need to help support and improve our kids’ overall fitness, it also provides an opportunity to take stock in how we’re handling our roles as sports parents and coaches. A across a number of categories — like sedentary behavior (D-), active transportation among kids (D-) and organized sports participation (C-) — give us insight as to how we can improve our kids’ sports experience from the time they are young. “I'm sure you’ve met the parents who were hell-bent on getting their kid into a D-I scholarship situation in college,” Watts says, “and that's how they approach youth sports. There are downsides to that. That's OK for some kids, if that's what they want. “PAA works across a lifetime of physical activity, the youth being such an important part of that.” USA TODAY Sports spoke with key contributors to the report about how its data can benefit all of us, whether our kids aspire to play competitive sports in high school and beyond or use sports for a healthy dose of extracurricular activity and stress relief. As you may have found, those goals don’t have to be mutually exclusive. “The message of the report card is not that kids are failing. It's not that parents are failing,” Carlson says. “It's that there's all of these societal barriers to physical activity and that we need to address those things.” Let’s start with the highest grade in the report (B-). It comes in early care and education, where one study found that 74% of these settings provide two or more physical activity opportunities per day. The federally recommended one hour of “moderate-to-vigorous intensity” physical actions for kids includes aerobic, muscle- and bone-strengthening activities. We don’t realize we’re getting these benefits when we climb playground equipment and run around in the schoolyard early in our lives. We are put in these situations, and we thrive within them, not because we’re faster than another kid, or we win a competition of jumping rope, but because they are so natural. Carlson says we don’t have a lot of data on physical activity among preschool children, but what we learn there reinforces something our bodies are inclined to do: Move. We move as we get a little older, biking to our friends’ houses and running after each other in the backyard during games of manhunt or freeze tag (at least that what’s used to do) not for the exercise, but because we enjoy it. Today, kids are involved in youth sports as early as preschool (as my two boys were) because we feel the need to get them started on what we hope are long and fruitful careers. We put them in sometimes even knowing the odds that and an . Here is another stat you probably don't know: About 70% of adults living in households with children met their . That means, these adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week. Instead of from an early age, show him or her how much you love to move, too. In fact, move together during a run or on a basketball court. It's all part of that will develop motor skills and confidence for later sports endeavors. According to a 2022 National Household Travel Survey, 10% of children usually walk or bike to school. The grade “active transportation” among kids received was the same as the one for overall physical activity (D-). Neither grade has increased in a decade. We can point to safety factors, both with traffic and in neighborhoods, and “built” environment factors such as sidewalks and . (The "community and built environment" category got a C+ nationally.) But the lower grade is also a sign of our lives today. “It takes extra time to walk to school versus throwing your kids in the van and driving them or picking them up,” Watts says. “We've just got these societal expectations around all that we accomplish in a day or a week or a month. And you know, when I think about 20, 30, 50 years ago, it's that shift in what we expect of our time, how many things we think we're going to do in a day, to be, whatever you call successful. “It is in your control to rethink some of that.” In addition to being the president of the Physical Activity Alliance, Watts is the executive director for , a non-profit association that provides resources and education for advancing college campus recreation. She’s also the mother of two college-aged kids, a daughter who played club soccer through early high school and a son who played sports whose experience, Watts says, was all about being social and engaged. “It wasn't about winning or caring if you were good,” she says. “So he did a variety of recreation sports, and then had to go club only, because at a certain age, at least in our community, the recreation leagues dry up as the kids move to club or just drop out of sports or whatever. And then in high school, he found a love through swimming and swim team.” Seven out of 10 kids quit organized sports before they become teenagers. , such as and the , but a primary one is that they aren’t fun anymore. We can all take a bike-to-school approach to kids sports. Movement from sports and physical activity, studies have found, improves our cognitive function and, as we get older, enhances academic achievement in addition to physical literacy. Get your kid into sports for those reasons, as well as to build resilience, self-esteem and effort, which can help them achieve their full potential in many areas (while enjoying the ride). Sports participation (defined by whether a kid played on a team or took a sport lesson) among 6-to-17-year-olds declined over five years through 2022, according to the National Survey of Children’s Health. The figure helped give the category of “organized sports participation” a C-. However, Amanda Grimes, an associate professor of health sciences at Missouri-Kansas City who headed this section of the report card, points to steady decline for a decade. She says economic disparities are a driving force behind it. “The pay to play model is becoming increasingly common in organized sports, even among school- and community-based sports, resulting in lower-income youth being forced out of participation,” she tells USA TODAY Sports. “Low-income families also face other burdens such as lack of transportation and often rely on older siblings to care for younger siblings after school. Both hinder sports participation for youth.” The school-based sports category gets a D-. According to the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, 50% of high school students attended physical education classes at least one day a week. We can lobby in our schools for more P.E. and in our communities for more low-cost and free opportunities. If we are coaches, we can also offer our rates at reduced costs to families who can’t afford them. But there is a larger theme at play here, too. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the discontinuation of sports for any reason during childhood plays a role in the more than 75% of U.S. adolescents failing to meet physical activity recommendations. And rates for 12-to-17-year-olds meeting those recommendations appear around 15%, according to two national health surveys. Sports should always be about inclusion. We need to make everyone on our teams feel welcome within them. Kids can have bad sports experiences because their teammates, or even their coaches, marginalize them. If kids aren’t good fits for a team, help them find another one, or an alternative space to continue to play sports. The sedentary behavior grade dropped from a D to a D- since 2022 because children are on screens more often. The rise in sedentary behavior represents perhaps the most dramatic shift in the report card, according to Amanda Staiano, its co-committee chair. Staiano says there are no federal guidelines and recommendations for sedentary behavior and screen time in children. But international guidelines recommend no more than 2 hours per day on non-school screen time. Only about 20% of 6-to-17-year-olds meet it, according to the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The figure rises to 58% when we include schoolwork, but it’s still nearly a failing grade, even on the curve. “Screens have their place in a child's life for discovering or reinforcing concepts learned in school, writing and researching for papers and projects, playing games that teach academic content,” says Staiano, director of a pediatric obesity and health behavior laboratory at Louisiana State University. “Screens can also be used for social interactions with friends outside of school, including multi-player video games and social media. But kids and adults can become immersed in long bouts of entertainment screen time that results in extended sitting, which has been shown to be harmful for the body." We know as athletes, as we get into the high school years, can be a critical component of the recruiting process. But just remember this , the longtime NBA player who has become a father to Division I athletes: It's hard to make a high school or college team when you’re on your phone 4 to 5 hours per day while your competition for a roster spot is practicing. We can always encourage our athletes to sleep more. Have kids aged 6-to-12 get 9-to-12 hours per night and 13-to-18 get 8-to-10, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine says. Sleep received a C+, the second-highest mark among categories. The report card, its contributors says, is a work in progress, a rolling wave of data and insight that helps us better understand and serve our kids. The 2026 report will offer global data as a point of reference. “I think that the report is one of many tools," says Watts, the PAA president. "It is really a way to keep attention and conversation and focus on this frankly bleak reality of what's going on for youth in terms of physical activity." One category in 2024, family and peer support for physical activity, got a grade of incomplete due to a lack of data. It’s our job to help fill it in with positive experiences our kids can take into life. “It's fun, right?” Watts says of sports parenting. "It's social. It becomes a family affair. We really enjoyed all those years. Kind of missed it when they graduated.”None

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1 2 Jaipur: While the state govt has been renovating heritage structures along two main streets in the Walled City to welcome foreign delegates for Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit , the international guests may notice that a major section of this UNESCO world heritage site has failed to comply with essential building regulations regarding colour uniformity. According to the architectural control guidelines for the Walled City and the Heritage Conservation and Protection Byelaws, 2020, the base colour for pillars and parapet walls of verandahs has to be ‘Jaipur Pink', which is the hirmich (closer to brick colour), while the base of the stencils, ornamental details and painted borders of doors and windows shall be white. A visit to the Walled City, however, reveals that the buildings now are of different shades of pink, without maintaining the uniformity code. Even several windows and doors of these buildings comply with the specific mandates of neither the architectural control guidelines nor the heritage conservation and protection byelaws. The two wings of Jaipur Municipal Corporation (Heritage) – the building department and the heritage cell – are meanwhile busy deflecting responsibility to each other. The building department officials claimed it is the duty of the heritage cell to enforce these byelaws and mandates. The department maintains that it has taken on the responsibility only for the international summit, that too only for the stretches between New Gate and Tripolia Gate and between Sanganeri Gate and Dhruv Pole or Zorawar Singh Gate. Officials of the heritage cell claimed they have no power to enforce the guidelines and byelaws. The primary objective of the cell, they said, is to help residents and shopkeepers preserve the heritage essence of the Walled City. JMC Heritage commissioner Arun Kumar Hasija told TOI on Friday, "We are aware of this problem (buildings in different shades of pink). We have already started a survey on the present status of the buildings and other constructions in the heritage areas to implement the Special Area Heritage Development Plan (SAHDP), 2041. All these problems would get addressed." Former additional chief town planner of Rajasthan, Chandra Sekhar Parashar, claimed it is responsibility of both JMC Heritage and the state govt to preserve the World Heritage Site. "We have also proposed a Heritage Development Authority and prepared a draft for its formation. It has not seen the light of the day. To maintain the Walled City's heritage, we need a committee of experts who love the city and its history. Putting only municipal services officials at work on this will not help," said Parashar, who retired as additional chief town planner. FOR GPHX: @ Please make a GFX for lead story on Pg 3. Pic ‘Different Colours of Pink City (Bhagirath) (1)' can be used in the GFX. Colours in the heritage codes Base colour for the pillars and parapet walls of the verandahs and the walls of the upper facade shall be ‘Jaipur pink', which is hirmich Stencilling, ornamental detailing and the borders for doors, windows, jaalis and parapets shall be white Railings and parapet details (kangoora) and jalis shall be white Rolling metal shutters of the shops in the verandahs shall be painted light pink Wooden shutters of shops, door and window shutters and grills on the openings shall be painted dark brown VOX POP (with mugs) Around 20 years ago, the state govt took an initiative to paint our buildings by maintaining uniformity. They added the cost of painting in our property tax. I think it is the best initiative. If residents paint the buildings by themselves, such infringements would take place, and you are going to see the parkota with different shades of pink Abhinav Swami, resident Such problems take place because many shopkeepers and residents are unaware of the exact rules. Even the painters they appoint lack knowledge on the bylaws and heritage laws. As far as shops are concerned, around 90% of the those in the Walled City don the exact shade of pink. The govt or the municipal corporation should be proactive and restore the colours of the remaining ones Shubhash Goyal, president, Jaipur Vyapari Sangh The govt has set a guideline to have the buildings of the Walled City painted in a uniform colour. The govt has initiated a tour named Heritage Walks for the tourists. But where is the follow-up action on such announcements? Jaipur being a heritage city and a major tourist spot, the govt must ensure all these things are in place Yogendra Singh, president, Federation of Rajasthan Tour Operators Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .macau casino games 。

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TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Gold Corp. (TSX.V: WGO, OTCQX: WHGOF , FRA: 29W) (the " Company ") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of $4,500,000 consisting of the sale of a combination of : (i) common shares in the capital of the Company (" Common Shares ") that qualify as "flow-through shares" within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the " Tax Act ") at a price of C$0.26 per share (each an " FT Share "); (ii) FT Shares that will also qualify for the federal 30% Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit at a price of $0.27 per share (each a " CFT Share "); and (iii) Common Shares a price of C$0.22 per share (each an " HD Share ") (the " Offering "). "We are very appreciative for the continued support for our exciting and impactful exploration activities to advance our significant gold deposit which is now one of the highest-grade open pit gold resources in Canada of such significant size owned by an exploration company, and other recent high-grade gold discoveries and additional prospective critical mineral projects on our district scale land package in the prolific and under explored White Gold District," stated David D'Onofrio, Chief Executive Officer. The gross proceeds received from the sale of the FT Shares will be used to incur (or deemed to incur) "Canadian exploration expenses" as defined in subsection 66.1(6) of the Tax Act, and the gross proceeds from the sale of the CFT Shares will be used to incur (or deemed to incur) eligible "Canadian exploration expenses" that qualify as "flow-through critical mineral mining expenditures" (as both terms are defined in the Tax Act) (collectively, the " Qualifying Expenditures "), related to the Company's properties in the White Gold District of the Yukon Territory, on or before December 31, 2025, and to renounce all the Qualifying Expenditures in favour of the subscribers of the FT Shares, and CFT Shares effective December 31, 2024. If the Qualifying Expenditures are reduced by the Canada Revenue Agency, the Company will indemnify each subscriber of an FT Share, and CFT Share for any additional taxes payable by such subscriber as a result of the Company's failure to renounce the Qualifying Expenditures as agreed. The net proceeds from the sale of the Common Shares will be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about December 20, 2024 and is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the " TSXV "). The securities issued pursuant to the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus one day from the closing date of the Offering in accordance with applicable securities legislation. About White Gold Corp. The Company owns a portfolio of 15,876 quartz claims across 26 properties covering approximately 315,000 hectares (3,150 km 2 ) representing approximately 40% of the Yukon's emerging White Gold District. The Company's flagship White Gold project hosts four near-surface gold deposits which collectively contain an estimated 1,203,000 ounces of gold in Indicated Resources and 1,116,600 ounces of gold in Inferred Resources (1) . Regional exploration work has also produced several other new discoveries and prospective targets on the Company's claim packages which border sizable gold discoveries including the Coffee project owned by Newmont Corporation with Measured and Indicated Resources of 2.1 Moz at 1.28 g/t gold and Inferred Resources of 0.2 Moz at 1.04 g/t gold (2) , and Western Copper and Gold Corporation's Casino project which has Measured and Indicated Resources of 7.6 Blb copper and 14.5 Moz gold and Inferred Resources of 3.3 Blb copper and 6.6 Moz gold (3) . For more information visit www.whitegoldcorp.ca . (1) See White Gold Corp. press release dated November 19, 2024, available on SEDAR+. (2) See Newmont Corporation Form 10-K: Annual report for the year ending December 31, 2023, in the Measured, Indicated, and Inferred Resources section, dated February 29, 2024, available on EDGAR. Reserves and resources disclosed in this Form 10-K have been prepared in accordance with the Regulation S-K 1300, and do not indicate NI43-101 compliance. (3) See Western Copper and Gold Corporation technical report titled "Casino project, Form 43-101F1 Technical Report Feasibility Study, Yukon Canada", Effective Date June 13, 2022, Issue Date August 8, 2022, NI 43-101 Compliant Technical Report prepared by Daniel Roth, PE, P.Eng., Mike Hester, F Aus IMM, John M. Marek, P.E., Laurie M. Tahija, MMSA-QP, Carl Schulze, P.Geo., Daniel Friedman, P.Eng., Scott Weston, P.Geo., available on SEDAR+. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Information This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "proposed", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate, among other things, the Offering, including all regulatory approvals; the use of proceeds from the Offering; the Company's objectives, goals and exploration activities conducted and proposed to be conducted at the Company's properties; future growth potential of the Company, including whether any proposed exploration programs at any of the Company's properties will be successful; exploration results; and future exploration plans and costs and financing availability. These forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time such statements were made. Actual future results may differ materially as forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to materially differ from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors, among other things, include: the expected benefits to the Company relating to the exploration conducted and proposed to be conducted at the White Gold properties; the receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals for the Offering; the completion of the Offering on the terms described herein, or at all; failure to identify any additional mineral resources or significant mineralization; the preliminary nature of metallurgical test results; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, including to fund any exploration programs on the Company's properties; business integration risks; fluctuations in general macroeconomic conditions; fluctuations in securities markets; fluctuations in spot and forward prices of gold, silver, base metals or certain other commodities; fluctuations in currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar to United States dollar exchange rate); change in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments; risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining (including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or unexpected formations pressures, cave-ins and flooding); inability to obtain adequate insurance to cover risks and hazards; the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining and mineral exploration; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities and indigenous populations; availability of increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); the unlikelihood that properties that are explored are ultimately developed into producing mines; geological factors; actual results of current and future exploration; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be evaluated; soil sampling results being preliminary in nature and are not conclusive evidence of the likelihood of a mineral deposit; title to properties; and those factors described in the most recently filed management's discussion and analysis of the Company. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information, or the material factors or assumptions used to develop such forward-looking information, will prove to be accurate. The Company does not undertake to release publicly any revisions for updating any voluntary forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Contact Information: David D'Onofrio Chief Executive Officer White Gold Corp. (647) 930-1880 ir@whitegoldcorp.ca © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Seadrill Announces Sale of Jack-Up West Prospero

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Pakistan's security forces have launched a sweeping midnight raid on supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan who had stormed the capital demanding his release,, with hundreds arrested amidst chaotic scenes. Login or signup to continue reading Thousands of protesters had earlier gathered on Tuesday in the centre of Islamabad after a convoy, led by Khan's wife, broke through several lines of security all the way to the edge of the city's highly fortified red zone. The red zone, guarded by army soldiers, houses the country's most important offices and buildings, including the parliament and an enclave of foreign missions. At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed before the Tuesday night raid was launched. Local broadcasters Geo News and ARY both reported that a massive raid was launched by security forces amidst a pitch-dark central Islamabad, where lights had been turned off and a barrage of teargas was fired. The protest gathering was almost completely dispersed, they reported. Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), said they planned on staging a sit-in in the red zone until the release of Khan, who has been in jail since August last year. One of the protesters was shot dead and the other was run over by a vehicle, Bukhari said. Authorities did not respond to a query seeking to confirm the deaths and Reuters could not independently verify the information. "It is not a peaceful protest. It is extremism," Sharif said in a statement, aimed at achieving "evil political designs". Sharif said the violence was driving the law enforcement agencies to the "limits of restraint". Amnesty International said the government must fully protect the rights of protesters and immediately rescind "shoot-on-sight" orders that it said gave undue and excessive powers to the military. Earlier, in a post on X from jail, Khan, 72, said his message to his supporters was to fight till the end. 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What has happened to C.J. Stroud? Before the season, Stroud — 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year — seemed poised to become an MVP candidate. Now, the Houston Texans quarterback is stuck in a slump. The Texans (7-5) have lost three of their last four games. Stroud has three touchdown passes and five interceptions during this span. On Sunday, the Tennessee Titans upset the Texans, 32-27, on the road. Stroud threw two interceptions in the loss and committed an embarrassing error late in the fourth quarter. With 1:13 left in the game and the Texans trailing 30-27, Stroud stepped out of Houston's end zone, giving the Titans a safety. The defense gets it's second turnover of the day thanks to @KennethMurray ! : Watch #TENvsHOU on @NFLonCBS stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/EJzip1NJrx "It's no secret I haven't been playing well for my standard," Stroud said in a postgame news conference. "Everybody has to look in the mirror and try to get things fixed. So that's gotta be the plan for this week. Practicing. Getting better. Personally, I got to get better. As a team, we have to get better." Last season, Stroud only tossed five picks in 15 starts. That figure has increased to nine through 12 starts this season. His issues likely tie to one of the worst O-lines in the NFL. According to Pro Football Reference , Houston has allowed the league's most pressures (131) and the third-most sacks (41). "[The Texans] can't run-block, so Stroud is forced into a lot of third-and-longs, but they also can't pass-block," wrote The Athletic's Ted Nguyen Sunday. "Early in the season, Stroud was able to play hero ball, but that was unsustainable." Unless the Texans fix their porous O-line quickly, expect them to get bounced early in the playoffs. As of Monday, ESPN's Football Power Index gives them an 18.6% chance to make the AFC title game. Stroud, 23, still deserves criticism for underperforming, but his drop-off should teach the Texans a lesson. Relying on him to be spectacular every week isn't a recipe for success, especially when they can't keep him upright.

Hyundai has launched the facelifted Creta in South Africa. The range offerings have increased from three to five models with the addition of the new Creta 1.5 Premium IVT and 1.5 Executive IVT Matte Editions. They are priced at R484,900 and R524,900 respectively and customers can choose between matte black, silver and white, or stick with the six regular metallic paint choices, namely Galaxy blue, Midnight black, Titan grey, Magnetic silver, Dragon red and Optic white. The velvety hues are available as matte black, silver and white while slight changes to the designs of the front and rear bumper have also been applied. The cascading grille remains but there is black high gloss surfacing on the pillars. If you are in the market for a crossover that is well stocked, the Hyundai Creta comes with range-wide basics such as a 3.5” colour touchscreen, smartphone integration, air-conditioning, voice recognition and cruise control, but Hyundai has added power windows with auto up/down in the Premium six-speed manual derivative, as well as LED daytime running lights, and leather upholstery on the seats, steering and gear knob. The new Premium Matte Edition with a CVT transmission gets similar amenities but adds a starter button and the option of black alloy wheels. The range-topping Creta 1.5 Executive Matt Edition, with the optional matt paint, gets all the available convenience items but adds lane keeping assist, blind-spot collision avoidance assist and lane following assist. Hyundai’s Creta is well packaged with good build quality and the living quarters will suit the needs of the nuclear family perfectly, but add one more passenger with their luggage and it becomes a squeeze. The drive experience is faultless. It’s a softly sprung thing with slight body roll but copes OK in the corners. The range-wide 1.5 l four-cylinder motor that drives the front wheels develops outputs of 84kW and 144Nm. It is smooth and perky, and perhaps only let down by the CVT transmission that drones at higher speeds. Hyundai said fuel consumption is 6.4 l /100km on average, and the 1.5 Premium Matt Edition I drove at the media launch in Gauteng last week matched the claim, and returned an impressive 6.0 l /100km driving on open roads. PRICES Creta 1.5 Premium MT — R449,900 Creta 1.5 Premium IVT — R479,900 Creta 1.5 Premium IVT — Matte Edition R484,900 Creta 1.5 Executive IVT — R519,900 Creta 1.5 Executive IVT — Matte Edition — R524,900 Prices include five-year/150,000km vehicle and seven-year/200,000km drivetrain warranty, and four-year/60,000km service plan.United Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it, that information can now be passed directly to United, the airline announced Thursday. The new feature, called Share Item Location, allows travelers with an AirTag or other Find My network accessory to share the location with the airline’s customer service team to help locate their luggage in the event it’s misplaced. United says more than 99% of its customers pick up their luggage without a hitch. The feature is now available with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 or macOS 15.2. “Apple’s new Share Item Location feature will help customers travel with even more confidence, knowing they have another way to access their bag’s precise location with AirTag or their Find My accessory of choice,” said David Kinzelman, United’s chief customer officer. Travelers on United whose bags do not arrive at their destination can file a delayed baggage report with United and share the link to the item’s location either through the United app or via text message. After the report has been submitted, customer service agents will be able to locate the item on an interactive map alongside a timestamp of a recent update. The shared location will be disabled after a customer has the bag, and customers can also stop sharing the location of the item at any time on their own. The location link will also automatically expire after seven days. Using AirTags or other tracking devices on luggage is increasingly popular among frequent travelers, with a significant boom following the , which displaced thousands of travelers over Christmas and into 2023, alongside much of their belongings. United says lost bags are rare, with more than 99% of its customers arriving with their bags. It says the new technology will help those with lost bags to recover them more quickly because the airline will have more information about them. Apple previously announced the new service will also be integrated at other air carriers, including Delta Air Lines. Others include Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Vueling. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!

NoneMelania, Ivanka, and Tiffany Trump celebrate Donald Trump's TIME Person of the Year coverShelia Poole | (TNS) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — Holidays are a time for families and friends to gather, but for older people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, it can cause so much stress and confusion that they could be in danger of what experts calls wandering. Related Articles Health | Millions will see rise in health insurance premiums if federal subsidies expire Health | Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US Health | What’s behind rising autism rates: A broader definition of autism and better screening Health | Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says Health | An Alabama woman is doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant “I would say around the holiday time is the biggest challenge for people with dementia,” said Kim Franklin, senior manager of programs and services at the Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Schedules are changing, people are traveling, families are coming together and friends are coming over. There’s a lot of chaos going on and that can cause a person to wander. They want to get away. It’s hard for them to process what’s happening.” The Alzheimer’s Association reports 72% of dementia patients who wander are found alive by the next day. Alerting 911 as soon as the person goes missing is critical. The odds of survival decrease as more time passes. Angel Alonso, president of Georgia Emergency Search and Recovery based in Gwinnett County, said the vast majority — between 60% and 70% — of the 30 to 40 calls the nonprofit received last year involved people with the disease. The GESAR is a volunteer-driven organization that works with law enforcement to find people who have gone missing, including children, people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and people lost during major disasters. “We get so many Alzheimer’s calls,” said Vice President John Clark, who is also volunteer instructor with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. For caregivers and loved ones, a relative who goes missing is devastating. Two of Clark’s grandparents had dementia, so he gravitated to search and rescue to help other families and caregivers keep their loved ones safe. He’s consulted with police departments across metro Atlanta on the best ways to find people with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can cause people to lose their ability to recognize people and places that are familiar. According to the Alzheimer’s Association there are often warning signs that a person might wander. Six in 10 people with dementia will wander during the course of the disease. That includes people returning from a regular walk or drive later than usual. Or they may talk about fulfilling former obligations, such as going to work or talk about going home even when they’re at home. Sometimes they become restless and pace or make repetitive movements. Clark recounted one call for help when a family reported a missing relative, but they insisted she couldn’t have gone far because of a bad knee that limited her to walking no further than the mailbox. Searchers found the missing woman 7 miles from home. Even those who have never shown an interest in wandering might start without warning. Dan Goerke is fortunate. His late wife, Diane, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012, once went missing from the car of a caregiver. The caregiver had stopped for an errand. Diane had waited alone in cars as people ran errands before. But this time, when the caregiver returned, Diane was gone but her seat belt was still fastened. “It was like she disappeared into thin air,” said Goerke, who said he doesn’t blame the caregiver. Fortunately, she was found uninjured and nearby a short time later that same day. Goerke said it’s hard for caregivers to always be on guard for wandering. “We have so many things to juggle that’s not necessarily at the top of our minds. We have to manage medications, take them to doctor’s appointments, cook meals and taking care of things day to day,” he said. Clark said when searching for someone with dementia, one of the keys is to know what the person was like before their diagnosis. Often their long-term memories are still strong. They once found a woman who walked out of her home and went to where she used to shop and to her old job, although it had closed. Recently, GESAR unveiled a new tool to search for missing people: Maverick. An 8-month-old chocolate Labrador retriever, Maverick is in training to be part of the GESAR search and research team that will track missing people, including wandering dementia patients in metro Atlanta. In cases involving children and people with dementia, a dog’s personality can also be an asset. Labs like Maverick are friendly and affectionate, not imposing or threatening like some other breeds — and less likely to scare the person who is lost. Canines can be used in searches in both rural and urban areas. “He’s an asset,” said Maverick’s handler, Carmen Alonso. “His nose can pick up odors and track where a person has been that we might not think to go that direction.” At the Cobb County Police Department, Public Information Officer Sgt. Eric Smith said if dogs are needed to search for a wanderer they call the sheriff’s department, which has bloodhounds. “They’re not apprehension dogs so there’s little or no likelihood of a bite,” he said. Technology can also help, Smith said. Searchers can use drones and families can install technology on a person’s car to help locate it or use other kinds of trackable devices including on their phone. “We get so many Alzheimer’s calls,” said Clark, who is also a volunteer instructor with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Most cases they’ve worked on have had favorable results, according to the Georgia Emergency Search and Recovery organization. No two searches are the same, said Sgt. Jeremy Blake of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. “When responding to calls for a missing person, the response is different than that of a fleeing suspect,” he wrote in an email. “The K-9s that are used to track missing persons are not trained in the apprehension of suspects. ... Often times, if the K-9 cannot locate the missing person, they can provide officers with a more accurate direction of travel than they may previously had.” Nearly 7 million U.S. residents age 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s according to the most recent Facts & Figures report . Of those, more than 188,000 Georgians ages 65 and older also have been diagnosed with the disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter. There is a better chance of being found in urban environments because of a higher probability of a “good Samaritan” stepping in. Wanderers may give no forewarning. Often those with memory issues wander away during activities they’ve done safely in the past, such as shopping or sitting on a front porch. Some people who still drive can become disoriented and drive for miles away from home. According to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, on average, half the calls for missing persons involve the elderly or someone with disabilities. Call 911 as soon as possible. Have a photograph available for first responders and an article of clothing to provide a scent for search dogs. Sharing what the missing person liked to do in prior years can be a key: Did they have a job they went to every day? Did they like to fish or go to a certain spot? Searchers will need to know the last time the person was seen to help determine how far a person might have wandered. (Source: Alzheimer’s Association and Cobb County Police Department.) ©2024 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Visit at ajc.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. 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Itron Marks Significant Milestone of 50th Temetra Deployment in Australia"What set apart the winners was an understanding that the Age of AI has arrived and that previous technologies are relegated to the Age of the Internet." Post this The distinguished list of technology hits and misses was announced today highlighting the biggest accomplishments and downfalls in 2024. This is the sixth annual release of the Enterprise Awards, decided solely by Constellation Research's industry analysts and experts. "Enterprise technology vendors retooled to tell their AI story with varying degrees of success," said R "Ray" Wang, founder and CEO at Constellation Research. "What set apart the winners was an understanding that the Age of AI has arrived and that previous technologies are relegated to the Age of the Internet." The AI train stayed hot in 2024 and Adobe won the top seat for the Best AI Launch with their continued efforts leveraging Firefly and expanding it's AI introductions directly into it's application portfolios giving customers the ability to build, create, optimize and execute with AI in the interfaces they are already utilizing. Google Cloud Next won Best Live Event of 2024 recognized for it's underdog growth from a few hundred attendees to 30,000+ attendees in one of the largest convention centers in Las Vegas. While the Best Enterprise Partnership went to AWS & Oracle as the deal made the leading enterprise-grade database services and leading open-source database available with the blessings of both companies on the most popular public cloud. While top honors to the best in enterprise technology are typically hard to narrow and award, the flops of 2024 were quick to identify and call out. The... Constellation ResearchSynthetic Biology Market Will Hit Big Revenues In Future | Biggest Opportunity Of 2024Back-to-back games against one of the few NHL teams already likely out of playoff contention seemingly present the New York Islanders with a valuable opportunity to gain ground in the crowded Eastern Conference wild-card race. But the Chicago Blackhawks began their three-game road trip by proving there are no sure things in the NHL. The Islanders will look to get back in the win column and the Blackhawks will again attempt to play early-season spoiler Thursday night, when New York begins a two-game set against Chicago in Elmont, N.Y. The two teams are slated to play again Sunday afternoon in Chicago, one day after the Blackhawks conclude their road trip by visiting the New Jersey Devils. The Islanders were off Wednesday after their two-game winning streak ended Tuesday, when they fell to the visiting Los Angeles Kings 3-1. The Blackhawks haven't played since Monday, when they snapped a five-game losing streak by edging the New York Rangers 2-1. The loss to the Kings cost the Islanders an opportunity to at least temporarily climb into an Eastern Conference wild-card spot. The New York teams each ended Tuesday with 29 points, one point behind the Tampa Bay Lightning and Philadelphia Flyers in the race for the two wild cards. Fifteen of the 16 teams in the Eastern Conference are within four points of a playoff spot. The defeat also further magnified the Islanders' small margin of error on both sides of the ice without first-liners Mathew Barzal (upper body) and Anthony Duclair (lower body) and defensemen Adam Pelech (jaw) and Mike Reilly (heart), who are all dealing with long-term issues expected to keep them out weeks to months. The Islanders were outshot 30-20 Tuesday, two nights after they beat the Ottawa Senators 4-2 despite being outshot 31-13. Seven of New York's 13 points in the last three games have been scored by three players: Anders Lee (three points), Kyle Palmieri and Noah Dobson. "We'll take the things that we could clean up -- we can do a better job off the rush, in the last couple games, we gave up too many chances there," Dobson said. "We have to reset and get ready for Thursday." The Blackhawks' imperfections were also on display Monday, when they won for the first time since Nov. 27, beating the New York Rangers 2-1. The victory isn't likely to spark a playoff push for Chicago, whose 20 points are tied with the Nashville Predators for the fewest in the NHL and 13 fewer than the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames, who enter Thursday tied for the last wild-card spot. Chicago has scored 12 goals in the last six games and 67 goals overall this season, the third-fewest in the NHL entering Wednesday. 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An all-in-one device straight out of science fiction. While it may be hard to believe at a time when any and everybody is making gaming handhelds , there was a time when just one company dominated the portable business. Barring a few solid attempts from Neo Geo and Sega in the ‘90s, Nintendo essentially cornered the market right from its inception thanks to brand recognition, impeccable game design, and the foresight to focus on battery life over fidelity . After 15 years of the Game Boy ruling portable gaming, however, a worthy challenger in Sony finally stepped up to compete with Nintendo’s juggernaut. Few were better positioned to do so, and on paper, it couldn’t have been a better time. Sony had already bullied its way into the console market, with its first console outselling its contemporaries and the second well on its way to becoming the best-selling of all time . And with Nintendo ditching the Game Boy brand for its Dual Screen experiment , entering into the portable ring was a no-brainer. Thus, in December 2004, Sony would release the PlayStation Portable in Japan. As a handheld, the hardware would have a solid run, with plenty of games folks remember fondly even 20 years later. But its remarkable marriage of hardware and software is more impressive than any of its games. Sony’s PSP was a one-of-a-kind multimedia device far, far ahead of its time. It’s the progenitor of the iPhone Apple will never acknowledge and the great-great-grandfather of Nintendo’s Switch in spirit. The PSP deserves its flowers for being as bold as it tried to be, even if it mostly fell flat on its face. The PSP was an unfathomable device back in 2004. Not only did it play games that looked comparable to console games of the time (something most consumers thought they wanted at the time), it was capable of playing music, displaying photos, and even movies. Those in Europe and Japan could purchase attachments that allowed it to take photos or provide GPS navigation. And it didn’t need a monthly contract like the Blackberry’s totted by businessmen and women. It was an all-in-one device straight out of science fiction. And yet, here it was with its gorgeous widescreen display, Frutiger Aero face and shoulder buttons, and a damn analog stick. I got a PSP for my 12th birthday, shortly after its U.S. release. And it was every bit as unbelievable as I imagined. It was mindblowing to go from playing Need For Speed Underground to watching a UMD copy of Spider-Man 2 to listening to the two Eminem tracks I could squeeze onto the 32-megabyte memory stick the console came with. I wasn’t just living in the future. The PSP brought it to my fingertips. Things only got better by the summer as Sony added a fully functioning web browser via a free software update. For many, this was the first time we could surf the web in the palm of our hands without a cellular company charging us for the privilege. A burgeoning internet homebrew scene encouraged me to check out emulators and indie games for the first time. Up-and-coming writers were making free zines formatted for the PSP’s screen. In the mid-2000s, Sony’s handheld was its own little online ecosystem unlike any other. The PSP had a solid movie collection within a few months of launch. With all of this working in its favor, it seems like it should have become just as popular as the other consoles that came before. Alas, it did not. That weird two-screened device Nintendo released? Turns out it’s one of the greatest gaming devices of all time, once again thanks to brand recognition, impeccable game design, and the foresight to focus on battery life over fidelity (if Nintendo is anything, it's consistent). But the PSP’s shortcomings weren’t just about what the competition was doing right. While the PSP was capable of doing virtually everything, it did them all just slightly worse than more dedicated devices of the time. As a music player, the PSP was good. So long as you were willing to shell out obscene amounts of money for proprietary memory sticks, something that Apple’s increasingly popular iPod didn’t require. It also wasn’t the most ergonomically convenient device to fit into a pocket, even in the big jeans of the early-aughts. As a video player, it was awesome. But as time went on, UMD support from major movie studios was hit or miss . This coincided with portable DVD players finally becoming affordable. And while MP4s could play on the device, digital video wasn’t a thing just yet. Even the PSP’s ability to surf the web, while neat, was more of a novelty in an era where most media consumption wasn’t centered around an internet connection. The iPhone would end any chance of the PSP being taken seriously as a multimedia device by mid 2007. At launch, the PSP was the undisputed multimedia device. But by the end of 2005, everyone else was starting to catch up and fast. The iPod Video landed in November and Microsoft’s Zune followed close behind. As a gaming device, the Nintendo DS library ran circles around it as players realized mobile-friendly titles fare better than retrofitted PS2 games. By 2007, the end-all-be-all of all-in-one devices , the iPhone 4, would change humanity forever, thwarting Sony’s dream once and for all. The PSP was the stuff of dreams that Sony made into reality. The vision for what it was supposed to be was way ahead of its time, even if that vision was muddied by limitations both technical and self-imposed. Still, it should be remembered as one of the earliest affordable smart devices consumers could purchase. Video Games Technology PlayStationAmidst Rising Tensions: Israel and Palestine Explore Ceasefire Prospects

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“Wanted” posters with the names and faces of health care executives have been popping up on the streets of New York. Hit lists with images of bullets are circulating online with warnings that industry leaders should be afraid. The apparent targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the menacing threats that followed have sent a shudder through corporate America and the health care industry in particular, leading to increased security for executives and some workers. In the week since the brazen shooting , health insurers have removed information about their top executives from company websites, canceled in-person meetings with shareholders and advised all employees to work from home temporarily. An internal New York Police Department bulletin warned this week that the online vitriol that followed the shooting could signal an immediate “elevated threat.” Police fear that the Dec. 4 shooting could "inspire a variety of extremists and grievance-driven malicious actors to violence," according to the bulletin, which was obtained by The Associated Press. “Wanted” posters pasted to parking meters and construction site fences in Manhattan included photos of health care executives and the words “Deny, defend, depose” — similar to a phrase scrawled on bullets found near Thompson’s body and echoing those used by insurance industry critics . Thompson's wife, Paulette, told NBC News last week that he told her some people had been threatening him and suggested the threats may have involved issues with insurance coverage. Investigators believe the shooting suspect, Luigi Mangione , may have been motivated by hostility toward health insurers. They are studying his writings about a previous back injury, and his disdain for corporate America and the U.S. health care system. Mangione’s lawyer has cautioned against prejudging the case. Mangione, 26, has remained jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested Monday . Manhattan prosecutors are working to bring him to New York to face a murder charge. UnitedHealthcare’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group, said this week it was working with law enforcement to ensure a safe work environment and to reinforce security guidelines and building access policies, a spokesperson said. The company has taken down photos, names and biographies for its top executives from its websites, a spokesperson said. Other organizations, including CVS, the parent company for insurance giant Aetna, have taken similar actions. Government health insurance provider Centene Corp. has announced that its investor day will be held online, rather than in-person as originally planned. Medica, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health care firm, said last week it was temporarily closing its six offices for security reasons and would have its employees work from home. Heightened security measures likely will make health care companies and their leaders more inaccessible to their policyholders, said former Cigna executive Wendell Potter. “And understandably so, with this act of violence. There’s no assurance that this won’t happen again,” said Potter, who’s now an advocate for health care reform. Private security firms and consultants have been in high demand, fielding calls almost immediately after the shooting from companies across a range of industries, including manufacturing and finance. Companies have long faced security risks and grappled with how far to take precautions for high-profile executives. But these recent threats sparked by Thompson's killing should not be ignored, said Dave Komendat, a former security chief for Boeing who now heads his own risk-management company. “The tone and tenor is different. The social reaction to this tragedy is different. And so I think that people need to take this seriously,” Komendat said. Just over a quarter of the companies in the Fortune 500 reported spending money to protect their CEOs and top executives. Of those, the median payment for personal security doubled over the last three years to just under $100,000. Hours after the shooting, Komendat was on a call with dozens of chief security officers from big corporations, and there have been many similar meetings since, hosted by security groups or law enforcement agencies assessing the threats, he said. “It just takes one person who is motivated by a poster — who may have experienced something in their life through one of these companies that was harmful," Komendat said. Associated Press reporters Wyatte Grantham-Philips in New York and Barbara Ortutay in San Francisco, contributed to this report. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The NFL removed New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers from the commissioner exempt list on Monday, making him eligible to participate in practice and play in the team’s games. Peppers missed seven games since being placed on the list on Oct. 9 after he was arrested and charged with shoving his girlfriend’s head into a wall and choking her. The league said its review is ongoing and is not affected by the change in Peppers’ roster status. Braintree, Massachusetts, police said they were called to a home for an altercation between two people on Oct. 7, and a woman told them Peppers choked her. Police said they found at the home a clear plastic bag containing a white powder, which later tested positive for cocaine. Peppers, 29, pleaded not guilty in Quincy District Court to charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a Class “B” substance believed to be cocaine. At a court appearance last week a trial date was set for Jan. 22. “Any act of domestic violence is unacceptable for us,” Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said after the arrest. “With that being said, I do think that Jabrill has to go through the system, has to continue to go through due process. We’ll see how that works out.” A 2017 first-round draft choice by Cleveland, Peppers spent two seasons with the Browns and three with the New York Giants before coming to New England in 2022. He was signed to an extension this summer. He played in the first four games of the season and missed one with a shoulder injury before going on the exempt list, which allows NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to place a player on paid leave while reviewing his case. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to top the all-time high it set a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 123 points, or 0.3%, to its own record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite gained 0.6% as Microsoft and Big Tech led the way. Stock markets abroad mostly fell after President-elect Trump said he plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China once he takes office. But the movements were mostly modest. Stock indexes were down 0.1% in Shanghai and nearly flat in Hong Kong, while Canada’s main index edged down by less than 0.1%. Trump has often praised the use of tariffs , but investors are weighing whether his latest threat will actually become policy or is just an opening point for negotiations. For now, the market seems to be taking it more as the latter. The consequences otherwise for markets and the global economy could be painful. Unless the United States can prepare alternatives for the autos, energy products and other goods that come from Mexico, Canada and China, such tariffs would raise the price of imported items all at once and make households poorer, according to Carl Weinberg and Rubeela Farooqi, economists at High Frequency Economics. They would also hurt profit margins for U.S. companies, while raising the threat of retaliatory tariffs by other countries. And unlike tariffs in Trump’s first term, his latest proposal would affect products across the board. General Motors sank 9%, and Ford Motor fell 2.6% because both import automobiles from Mexico. Constellation Brands, which sells Modelo and other Mexican beer brands in the United States, dropped 3.3%. The value of the Mexican peso fell 1.8% against the U.S. dollar. Beyond the pain such tariffs would cause U.S. households and businesses, they could also push the Federal Reserve to slow or even halt its cuts to interest rates. The Fed had just begun easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high a couple months ago to offer support for the job market . While lower interest rates can boost the economy, they can also offer more fuel for inflation. “Many” officials at the Fed’s last meeting earlier this month said they should lower rates gradually, according to minutes of the meeting released Tuesday afternoon. The talk about tariffs overshadowed another mixed set of profit reports from U.S. retailers that answered few questions about how much more shoppers can keep spending. They’ll need to stay resilient after helping the economy avoid a recession, despite the high interest rates imposed by the Fed to get inflation under control. A report on Tuesday from the Conference Board said confidence among U.S. consumers improved in November, but not by as much as economists expected. Kohl’s tumbled 17% after its results for the latest quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations. CEO Tom Kingsbury said sales remain soft for apparel and footwear. A day earlier, Kingsbury said he plans to step down as CEO in January. Ashley Buchanan, CEO of Michaels and a retail veteran, will replace him. Best Buy fell 4.9% after likewise falling short of analysts’ expectations. Dick’s Sporting Goods topped forecasts for the latest quarter thanks to a strong back-to-school season, but its stock lost an early gain to fall 1.4%. Still, more stocks rose in the S&P 500 than fell. J.M. Smucker had one of the biggest gains and climbed 5.7% after topping analysts’ expectations for the latest quarter. CEO Mark Smucker credited strength for its Uncrustables, Meow Mix, Café Bustelo and Jif brands. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up U.S. indexes. Gains of 3.2% for Amazon and 2.2% for Microsoft were the two strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. All told, the S&P 500 rose 34.26 points to 6,021.63. The Dow gained 123.74 to 44,860.31, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 119.46 to 19,174.30. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady following their big drop from a day before driven by relief following Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary. The yield on the 10-year Treasury inched up to 4.29% from 4.28% late Monday, but it’s still well below the 4.41% level where it ended last week. In the crypto market, bitcoin continued to pull back after topping $99,000 for the first time late last week. It’s since dipped back toward $91,000, according to CoinDesk. It’s a sharp turnaround from the bonanza that initially took over the crypto market following Trump’s election. That boom had also appeared to have spilled into some corners of the stock market. Strategists at Barclays Capital pointed to stocks of unprofitable companies, along with other areas that can be caught up in bursts of optimism by smaller-pocketed “retail” investors. AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.OTTAWA — The federal government’s long-promised mandatory gun “buyback” will be rolling out in stages after the Liberal government announced it was adding hundreds more models to the prohibited firearms list just before the program was scheduled to launch. It is a situation one industry spokesman says “makes no sense.” The federal Liberals announced on Thursday they were adding another 324 types of guns to their list of prohibited firearms, which was first announced in May 2020, when they banned some 1,500 makes and models. The total number of restricted models affected is now slightly more than 14,500, according to Public Safety Canada. A cornerstone of the government’s promise to take the guns from owners has been to provide some compensation to businesses and individuals who had purchased them legally. More than four years after it was officially promised, a spokesman said Friday marked the official opening of the first phase of the buyback program, targeting businesses and dealers who had been left holding inventory of guns that were suddenly declared illegal. They will be contacted by the RCMP and asked to register for the program. However, with the Liberals on Thursday adding hundreds of new models to the list, retailers and distributors with those models will have to wait longer. “Right now, firearms businesses will be invited to submit claims for prohibited firearms that were identified in the 2020 order-in-council,” Mathis Denis, press secretary for Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, said in a statement. “Firearms that were prohibited on December 5th will be included in early 2025 under the program and businesses will have the ability to submit a claim for these additional firearms.” The RCMP will be managing the process, Denis said. Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association president Wes Winkel says he expects the program to experience “massive delays” because the hundreds of firearms models just added to the list will have to be priced and catalogued. “I think that this is going to put large delays in it. I can’t imagine businesses wanting to do the 2020 prohibition first and then deal with these (newly prohibited models) later,” said Winkel. Compensation amounts for guns to be seized under the May 2020 order were already available, noted Gabriel Brunet, a spokesman for Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. The dollar figures for this week’s additions are expected to be available in January 2025, he said. When it comes time to expand the program to take firearms from individual gun owners, as the Liberals have promised to do, Brunet said their list “will include all banned guns,” and the owners would receive information in the spring about participating. The government provided an “amnesty” for businesses and gun owners holding the recently banned weapons until October 2025, having previously extended it from spring 2022, as it faced difficulties in setting up the mandatory buyback. Last year, the government tapped Winkel’s association to assist it in developing a compensation structure for retailers. Winkel, who opposes the Liberals’ efforts, said his group largely played a consulting role. He said the compensation being offered by the government for expropriating the firearms will not reflect the costs businesses have been paying to store and insure this stock for more than four years. The way the program is supposed to work is for retailers to submit a list of their prohibited inventory, Winkel said, which he believes businesses want to do all at once, not at different times depending on the date the government declared a specific model as prohibited. “I can’t imagine that they want to deal with the ... initial makes and models from 2020, and then deal with the other 300 and some that they announced (Thursday) on a separate time,’ said Winkel. “That makes no sense to me.” But LeBlanc signalled that more firearms could still be banned in the coming months, including the SKS, a popular hunting rifle, which the minister says an expert committee is studying to determine whether it should be added to the prohibited list. He acknowledged doing so would not be without controversy, given how many Indigenous hunters use them. Nathalie Provost, a survivor of the 1989 École Polytechnique shooting in Montreal, where a gunman targeting women killed 14 women and injured more, applauded the government’s decision to add more firearms to its prohibited list, which it announced on the eve of the 35th anniversary of the shooting on Friday. Ministers also touted the results of a buyback pilot project it ran with four businesses, which resulted in several dozens banned guns being destroyed. Winkel said he believes retailers may try to hold onto some prohibited stock in hopes that the party in government will change before the amnesty runs out in October 25, five days after the deadline for the next federal election. “I believe participation is going to go down dramatically.” Opposition Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has promised to reverse the Liberals’ gun measures and often criticizes the buyback program as a waste of taxpayer money. The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates the Liberal program could cost around $750 million, depending on its design. Teri Bryant, who serves as Alberta’s chief firearms officer, panned the Liberals’ latest announcement as nothing more than “political theatre.” When it comes to the buyback program, she anticipates retailers’ willingness to participate will vary depending on factors, including how much inventory they have, as well as where they are located. In Alberta, “where firearms are a part of our heritage,” she expects many will choose to wait. While she anticipates that getting retailers on board will be less of challenge than asking gun owners themselves to hand over their firearms, Bryant says businesses with just a few prohibited guns in their inventory likely would not want to be seen as co-operating with a federal policy the vast majority of gun owners reject. 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It’s an alternative method to traditional healthcare funding, which often depends on insurance or personal savings. Crowdsourcing allows individuals to tap into their networks, including friends, family, and even strangers, who can contribute financially to their medical needs. In its simplest form, crowdsourcing is a way to gather small amounts of money from a large group of people. This practice has been around for years but has gained significant momentum with the rise of digital platforms. Platforms like GoFundMe, Kickstarter, and GiveSendGo have made it easier for people to reach potential donors from all over the world. The Role of Online Platforms in Crowdsourced Healthcare Financing The internet has revolutionized the way we seek financial support. Through crowdsourcing websites, people can create personal fundraising pages where they share their stories, medical needs, and fundraising goals. These platforms offer a simple and efficient way to connect with individuals who are willing to help. By telling their stories, patients and their families can gain emotional support as well as financial assistance. Online platforms also make it easy for people to donate. With just a few clicks, donors can contribute to a cause they feel passionate about. These platforms usually offer a variety of payment methods , including credit cards, bank transfers, and even cryptocurrency, making donations accessible for almost anyone. Why Crowdsourced Healthcare Financing is on the Rise There are several factors contributing to the rise of crowdsourced healthcare financing. One of the most significant reasons is the increasing cost of healthcare. As healthcare expenses continue to rise, many individuals find themselves without adequate insurance coverage or the financial means to pay for medical treatments. Crowdsourcing offers a solution to this problem, allowing people to access funds when they need them most. Another reason for the popularity of crowdsourced healthcare financing is the personal connection that donors can feel with the cause. People often choose to donate to medical causes because they can relate to the emotional aspects of the situation. Whether it’s a personal story of illness, a community member’s health battle, or a heart-wrenching tragedy, crowdsourcing allows donors to support causes that matter to them on a deeper level. The Benefits of Crowdsourced Healthcare Financing Accessibility One of the key advantages of crowdsourced healthcare financing is its accessibility. Unlike traditional healthcare financing methods, such as loans or insurance, crowdsourcing allows individuals to reach a wide audience of potential donors. 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Patients can provide updates on their health and treatment, which keeps donors engaged and ensures that the funds are being allocated appropriately. Challenges of Crowdsourced Healthcare Financing While crowdsourcing offers several benefits, it’s not without its challenges. Some of the most common challenges include: Limited Funding Potential Although crowdsourcing can help raise significant funds, there is no guarantee of success. People often need to have a large social media following or an existing network of supporters to raise enough money. For those who don’t have a strong online presence or extensive networks, crowdsourcing may not always be a viable solution. Potential for Exploitation With the ease of creating a fundraising page, there is also the potential for fraud. Some individuals may exploit crowdsourcing platforms for personal gain, even if they don’t have legitimate medical needs. This can make it harder for donors to identify genuine causes from fraudulent ones. Platforms have measures in place to prevent fraud, but it remains a concern for some donors. Emotional Burden on Fundraisers While the emotional support from donors can be uplifting, the process of sharing one’s personal medical journey can also be emotionally exhausting. Fundraisers must constantly update their supporters and keep their pages active to maintain engagement. This can take a toll on individuals who are already dealing with the stress of illness. How to Launch a Successful Crowdsourced Healthcare Campaign To run a successful crowdsourced healthcare campaign, there are several key steps to follow: Be Transparent and Honest Transparency is crucial for building trust. Be clear about the medical situation, what the funds will be used for, and how much is needed. Honesty helps establish credibility, which is essential for attracting donors. Share Your Story People are more likely to donate when they feel emotionally connected to the cause. Share your personal story, including the challenges you’re facing, the impact of your illness, and how the funds will make a difference. Including photos or videos can make your campaign more engaging. Utilize Social Media Social media is an incredibly powerful tool for reaching a wide audience. Share your fundraising page across your social media accounts to increase visibility. Encourage friends and family to share your campaign as well to help spread the word. Provide Regular Updates Keep your donors informed about your progress. Provide regular updates on your health, treatment, and how the funds are being used. This helps build trust and keeps people invested in your journey. The Future of Crowdsourced Healthcare Financing As the cost of healthcare continues to rise, crowdsourced healthcare financing is expected to become even more prevalent. 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Cost is a significant factor, influenced by building size, necessary equipment, and professional installation services. Complex zoning, customization, and hardware costs add to the initial financial investment. Custom content and audio quality are essential considerations. Retrofitting existing buildings with voice evacuation systems can be complex due to interoperability issues with existing building technologies, communication protocols, and compatibility challenges. Critical infrastructure like airports, stadiums, and other public spaces require evacuation systems to ensure safety and wellbeing. Safety and social considerations, such as an ageing population, disabilities, and impairments, necessitate innovative technologies and assistance in understanding risks. The convergence of voice evacuation systems with smart building technologies, building management, real-time monitoring, and building automation systems offers seamless communication and evacuation processes. The industry shift towards voice evacuation systems underscores the importance of professional skills in installation and design, as well as the need for preloaded messages and custom content. The decision-making process for potential clients includes considering the potential risks, necessary equipment, and the benefits of voice evacuation systems over traditional alarm systems. Voice evacuation systems are essential safety features in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. In small and mid-size buildings, the cost of deploying these systems includes hardware installation, which is the largest expense, and minimal service and maintenance costs. However, in large buildings and high-rise residential complexes, regulations mandate the installation of automated emergency alarms and voice evacuation systems, leading to higher procurement and setup costs. 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Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis Voice evacuation systems, also known as voice alarm systems, are essential components of modern public address (PA) systems designed to ensure safety and order during emergency situations. These systems use spoken messages to alert and guide people in buildings during unprecedented events such as fire breakouts. They are installed in various public facilities, including private buildings, residential areas, public sector undertakings, industrial units, government establishments, and new age constructions. The voice evacuation system is a crucial part of a building's ecosystem, prioritizing safety and wellbeing, and is a matter of corporate social responsibility and strict safety laws. The system's detectors trigger a preloaded message, which may include instructions on the nature of the emergency and the safest evacuation routes. The message can be delivered through a voice alarm or a combination of voice and horn or chime. The effective implementation of voice evacuation systems requires professional skills and adherence to industry standards. Market Research Overview Voice evacuation systems, also known as voice alarm systems, are essential safety solutions designed to ensure safe evacuation of individuals in public facilities and buildings during fire breakouts or unprecedented events. These systems use spoken messages instead of traditional alarm systems with horns or chimes to provide clear instructions and reduce panic. Public facilities, commercial buildings, industrial facilities, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities all benefit from voice evacuation systems, prioritizing safety, awareness, security, and the wellbeing of individuals. The adoption of voice evacuation systems is driven by potential risks such as fire incidents and the need for evacuation systems to protect assets. Traditional alarm systems may not provide adequate communication during emergencies, making voice evacuation systems a cost-effective and necessary investment for buildings of all sizes. Customization is a crucial factor, with prefabricated messages and custom content available to cater to specific building needs. Audio quality, initial financial investment, and necessary equipment are essential considerations in the decision-making process. Professional installation services ensure seamless communication and interoperability with existing building technologies, including building management systems, elevators, and smart building technologies. Voice evacuation systems are increasingly important in private buildings, residential areas, public sector undertakings, industrial units, government establishments, and new age buildings. The safety and wellbeing of individuals, corporate social responsibility, and strict safety laws are driving the industry shift towards voice evacuation systems. Existing buildings may require retrofitting with voice evacuation systems, posing challenges related to existing building technologies, communication protocols, and compatibility with proprietary technologies. Critical infrastructure and converging technologies, such as building automation systems, elevators, and real-time monitoring, are essential considerations in the adoption of voice evacuation systems. The voice evacuation system market is continually evolving, with innovative technologies addressing consumer requirements and addressing the unique needs of various sectors. Detectors, preloaded messages, and modern designs are essential components of voice evacuation systems, ensuring effective and efficient evacuation during emergencies. 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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have not been whole on offense all season, the byproduct of injuries to Marquise Brown on the very first game of the preseason and a season-ending injury to fellow wide receiver Rashee Rice at the end of September. They are close to it now. And it showed on Saturday. Brown made his regular-season debut after recovering from shoulder surgery, and made his presence felt on the first offensive series against Houston. The Chiefs were driving downfield but faced fourth-and-2 at the Texans 30, and Brown came open across the field for a 13-yard reception, resulting in a first down and eventually leading to a Kansas City touchdown. Brown went on to catch five passes for 45 yards in a 27-19 victory that pushed the Chiefs closer to the No. 1 seed in the AFC. “I thought he did a great job,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said. “I missed him here and there on a couple of throws, but I thought he was getting open. He was winning against man coverage, which was huge.” In fact, as the Chiefs (14-1) prepare to visit Pittsburgh on Christmas Day, they now have a receiving group that can win against just about any coverage. Brown and first-round pick Xavier Worthy, who had seven catches for 65 yards and a score, have the game-breaking speed to beat man-to-man defenses. And three-time All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins, along with four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce, have the catch radius and veteran savvy to find the holes in any sort of zone. That makes the Chiefs offense as potent as it’s been all season. “Kansas City made the plays. That’s why, you know, they’re at the top echelon of the NFL,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “They found ways to win, especially in situational football. they did a really good job on third down, staying on the field.” The Chiefs finished 7 of 13 on third down. They were 3 for 5 in the red zone and 2 for 2 in goal-to-go situations. That is the kind of efficiency they have had while winning the past two Super Bowls. “What can we do? The sky’s the limit,” said Worthy, who has caught at least four passes in each of his past six games. “I feel like we’re a hard team to beat. We just have to keep stacking.” What’s working The Chiefs defense, which had turned opponents over just 10 times in their first 13 games, has now created eight turnovers in the past two. That included two interceptions of Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud on Saturday. “They talked about breaking the seal last week,” said Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie, who had no interceptions in his first 48 games but has now picked off a pass in each of his past two. “You get around defensive backs, they talk about how it will come in bunches. I’m seeing it play out, being in the right place at the right time.” What needs help After piling up five sacks last week against Cleveland, the Chiefs struggled to capture Stroud on Saturday. They only managed two sacks, one of which was a cornerback blitz in the closing minutes that forced Houston to punt the ball away; the Chiefs were able to run out the clock on offense without giving the Texans another chance with it. Stock up The Chiefs started All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney at tackle for the second straight week, trying to solve their problem protecting Mahomes’ blind side. He played admirably against a good Houston pass rush, and that was even more important when the Chiefs had to juggle the offensive line again following right tackle Jawaan Taylor’s knee strain. Stock down Running back Isiah Pacheco carried nine times for just 26 yards, and he was stuffed on third-and-1 and fourth-and-1 early in the second half, forcing a turnover on downs. Meanwhile, Kareem Hunt gained 55 yards on 11 carries and caught two passes for 24 yards, showing more versatility and explosiveness out of the backfield. Injuries DT Chris Jones (calf strain) and RT Jawaan Taylor (knee strain) did not finish the game against the Texans. LB Jack Cochrane will miss the rest of the season after fracturing his ankle. Key number 14 — The Chiefs matched the franchise record for regular-season wins, set during the 2020 season and matched two years ago. They have two opportunities to break it with Pittsburgh on Wednesday and Denver in their regular-season finale. What’s next The Chiefs visit the Steelers on Christmas Day. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

Lisa Wicoff was given the green light to pursue three new courses at Allen Community College’s board of trustees meeting Tuesday evening. Wicoff is dean of the college’s Career Technology Center and Industry Partnerships. To complement the school’s healthcare curriculum, Wicoff proposed a gerontology/aging specialist program. “We want our elderly to have the best of care,” Wicoff said. Wicoff noted long-term care facilities and nursing homes need such professionals and that the program is a natural steppingstone for current nurse’s aides and medication aides who want to further their careers. Ninety-nine percent of nursing homes currently have job openings, Wicoff said. “We’ve got to start growing our own professionals,” she said. The program would also include training for those who want to become administrators in facilities for the elderly, she said, as well as home health services and agencies serving the elderly and disabled. Wicoff taps the expertise of her sister, Leslie Weir, director of Iola’s Heartland Meadows, an assisted living facility, who also teaches some of Wicoff’s courses. The new course includes hospice care, rehabilitative care for the disabled, the responsibilities of an activities director, and how to manage social services. Classes would include in-person field experience under the direction of licensed nursing staff at area facilities. ACC’s two-year program would differ from a four-year gerontology degree “which is typically related to sociology. They’re more theoretical,” as opposed to hands-on, Wicoff said. Classes would be a hybrid of online and face-to-face. “There’s not a program like this within the state,” Wicoff said. With approval by the Kansas Board of Education, the program could begin as early as this summer. Wicoff also has in mind a new program for CTE’s machining and manufacturing division called Energy Industry Fundaments, which would teach students about the fundamentals of the energy industry. And for the Center’s Automation Technology division, a class called AC/DC Circuits would provide instruction on the basics of direct and alternating current circuits and include courses on AC/DC circuits, and industrial wiring.Speaking about his latest creation, Trump emphasized the importance of embodying a winning mentality in every aspect of life. He stated, "Whether you're in the boardroom or on the battlefield, the key to success lies in the relentless pursuit of victory. 'Fight Fight Fight' encapsulates this ethos and serves as a reminder to never back down from a challenge."The former minister highlighted the importance of strategic cooperation between China and the European Union, pointing out that both sides have a shared interest in maintaining a stable and prosperous global order. He noted that China has become an indispensable economic partner for many EU countries, with trade and investment ties deepening over the years.

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The school announced Jackson’s hire Friday in the latest move by a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference program to hire a former NFL star as its football coach. Norfolk State hired Michael Vick last week. Jackson joins a growing list of former NFL standouts who have taken over HBCU programs in recent years. Deion Sanders had success at Jackson State before heading to Colorado, and Eddie George guided Tennessee State to the FCS playoffs this year. Alex Ovechkin takes part in a full Capitals practice. He could return Saturday at Toronto ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin could return to the Washington Capitals lineup when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first game back from the NHL’s Christmas break. Several signs point to Ovechkin returning Saturday night after missing five weeks with a broken left leg. Ovechkin skated with regular linemates Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas and took part in power play drills in practice Friday. 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Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) has launched a new minor in artificial intelligence (AI) and media, a statement said Monday. The new minor allows students to conduct scientific data analyses, apply data science skills to communication and media studies, and critically evaluate the ethical and social implications of AI in the media landscape. Combining both scientific and humanistic approaches, the programme addresses critical skills required in media-related fields, including AI tools for media design, data journalism, digital ethics, automated journalism, and strategic communication. All courses for the minor will be offered by NU-Q, with potential courses available at other Education City universities for cross-registration. "With AI transforming the media landscape, our new minor empowers students to critically engage with these technological developments while maintaining a robust ethical foundation,” said dean Marwan M Kraidy. Designed by a multidisciplinary team of faculty with expertise in AI and media, the minor features courses such as 'AI and Machine Learning', 'AI Tools for Digital Media Design,' 'Digital Media Ethics,' 'Automated Journalism,' 'AI and Cyberpolitics,' 'GenAI and Natural Language Processing in Media Innovation,' and 'Datafication and Society.' The curriculum is structured to support students with understanding AI’s technical aspects alongside its social, cultural, and ethical dimensions. The programme leverages faculty expertise in areas such as AI deepfakes and disinformation, and digital media ethics. Associate dean for education S Venus Jin, said: “The AI and Media minor equips students with essential skills and also encourages them to think critically about the broader social impact of AI in media,” said Jin. A unique feature of the minor is its interdisciplinary nature, allowing students to choose from courses across multiple disciplines, such as communication, journalism, strategic communication, and liberal arts. Alongside the AI and Media minor, students at NU-Q can choose from a range of other minors, including Film and Design, Strategic Communication, Middle East Studies, Africana Studies, and Media and Politics, the statement added. Related Story Qatar Foundation edutainment show to host special event celebrating Qatar National Day Three days of world-class racing and entertainment

Money, Gun Violence, Hate Crimes: Poll Reveals Top Worries at the End of 2024The Seattle Seahawks placed leading rusher Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve due to an ankle injury and signed George Holani off the practice squad on Thursday afternoon. Walker had been ruled out earlier in the day ahead of Thursday's game against the host Chicago Bears. He returned from a two-game absence due to an ailing calf on Sunday before injuring his ankle in the Seahawks' 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Zach Charbonnet is set to shoulder the load in the backfield for the Seahawks (8-7), who have lost two in a row heading into Thursday's game against the Bears (4-11). Seattle is in a must-win situation. Even if the Seahawks can top Chicago and beat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18, they still might miss out on the postseason because of the strength-of-victory tiebreaker. Walker, 24, leads Seattle in carries (153) and rushing yards (573) to go along with seven rushing touchdowns. Charbonnet, 23, has a team-best eight rushing touchdowns to go along with 106 carries for 453 yards. Holani, who turned 25 on Dec. 16, has three carries for 10 yards in three games this season. He is an undrafted rookie out of Boise State. The Seahawks also ruled out tight end Brady Russell (foot) and safety K'Von Wallace (ankle) for Thursday's game. Cornerback Artie Burns was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for the contest. The Bears will be without defensive backs Elijah Hicks (ankle/foot) and Tarvarius Moore (knee), running back Travis Homer (hamstring) and offensive lineman Teven Jenkins (calf). --Field Level Media

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Javon Small scored 31 points to rally West Virginia to an 86-78 overtime upset of No. 3 Gonzaga in the opening round of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, Wednesday in Nassau, Bahamas. The Mountaineers (4-1) trailed by 10 points early in the second half and by five in the final minute. But over the final 19 seconds of regulation, Tucker DeVries scored five straight points to send the game to overtime. In the extra session, Small scored five points and West Virginia held Gonzaga to a single field goal, which came after the outcome was decided with 19 seconds left. Amani Hansberry added a career-high 19 points and eight rebounds for West Virginia, which advances to the semifinals Thursday against another surprise first-round winner, Louisville, which stunned No. 15 Indiana. Braden Huff scored 19 points and Khalif Battle added 16 points for Gonzaga (5-1) which settles for a consolation-round game Thursday against Indiana. Nolan Hickman tallied 13 points. Ryan Nembhard delivered seven points and 12 assists for the Bulldogs. Huff put Gonzaga in position to win when he made three hook shots in the final 2:34 of regulation as the Bulldogs turned a one-point deficit into a 69-66 lead. Two free throws by Nembhard expanded the lead to 71-66 with 25 seconds left. But DeVries followed with a 3-pointer from the top of the key and then made a mid-court steal and drew a foul with 5.9 seconds left. His two free throws sent it to overtime. The Mountaineers never trailed in overtime. Sencire Harris wrapped it up with a steal and a breakaway slam that put West Virginia up 84-76 with 26 seconds left. Battle, a transfer from Arkansas, scored eight points in a span of 90 seconds late in the first half as the Bulldogs took control on their way to a 39-31 lead at the break. Gonzaga earned its biggest lead early in the second half when Graham Ike scored inside with an assist from Nembhard to make it 43-33. But West Virginia responded with a 17-2 run, fueled by Small as he hit two 3-pointers and two layups. Hansberry drained a trey and DeVries grinded for a putback layup to give the Mountaineers a 50-45 lead with 12:26 left. DeVries finished the game with 16 points and four blocks. --Field Level MediaBiden says Assad's fall in Syria is a 'fundamental act of justice,' but 'a moment of risk'

The third storm of the season, Storm Conall, followed just days after Storm Bert left hundreds of homes flooded and saw winds of more than 80mph. Homeowners and businesses said they “have lost everything” as flash floods and strong winds wreaked havoc during Storm Bert over the weekend. Hundreds of homes were flooded, roads were turned to rivers and winds of more than 80mph were recorded across the UK during the height of the storm. The third storm of the season – Storm Conall – followed just days after on Wednesday, bringing more heavy rain, flooding and travel disruptions to parts of southern England. Some residents and business owners have had to appeal to the public for help amid fears they will not be able to clear the devastation by Christmas. Lynn Bridgeman, who lives in a caravan park in Taunton, Somerset, said she went through an “absolutely terrifying experience” in the early hours of Sunday when strong winds caused her awning to collapse. She said: “At three o’clock in the morning, my caravan went up on one wheel and that was the most horrifying thing I have ever experienced. “I thought the caravan was going to topple over. I literally screamed. “When I got up in the morning, I couldn’t get out of the caravan because the awning had come down and the pole got pushed into the door.” Ms Bridgeman, who kept her clothes, food, and electrics in the awning, said her neighbours had to cut out what was left of the canopy to get her out of the caravan. The 53-year-old mother of three, who had already lost her home 18 months prior after deteriorating health prevented her from working, set up a GoFundMe page hoping to raise enough money to replace her lost possessions – and assist other residents of the park who have been affected by the storm. So far, £305 has been raised out of a £12,000 target. “I have lost everything,” Ms Bridgeman said. “I had everything in that awning, from my food to my clothes to my electrics. “We had been preparing for the winter and it’s all gone, and all the money that we put into it. “I just absolutely feel destroyed. Every time I open up my caravan door at the moment, I burst into tears. “Losing things that you have worked for is very hard. It’s absolutely heartbreaking, to have to stand there and just rebuild again.” She added: “Luckily, we are all family here in this site. This is why I did this GoFundMe – so hopefully I can not only help myself, but them too.” In Chippenham, Wiltshire, Becky Lyons’s business flooded in the early hours of Monday, damaging equipment and stock. The 39-year-old owner of the Pawesome Pet Shop said the water rose up to two feet and meant she was unable to get inside her shop until 2pm, when the water had come down to one foot. She said: “There was mud and silt everywhere. “The water was just high enough to catch everything on our bottom shelves and our freezer full of raw food.” Ms Lyons, who has lived in the region for 18 years, said the flooding from Storm Bert was the worst she has seen so far. “The flooding has never got that bad,” she said. “It was a perfect storm.” Staff from the neighbouring Pasty Cove in Chippenham helped clean out the damage and also set up a GoFundMe page to help Ms Lyons absorb the financial loss from the destroyed stock and equipment, raising £280 out of a £3,000 target. Thanks to this, the pet shop was able to reopen for business on Wednesday. “The community support has been amazing – I think that needs shouting out”, she said. Near Shaftesbury in Dorset, Charlotte Reynolds’ sheep sanctuary, home to 54 rescued animals, also suffered losses to Storm Bert as strong winds blew away the largest shelter and dampened £400 worth of hay bales meant for feeding the sheep. Ms Reynolds, who founded The Smallest Flock Sheep Sanctuary in 1977, said the situation has been “stressful”. “To me, the sheep are a family – my three sons have grown up with them and I want them to be safe and dry and well,” she said. A fundraiser set up to fix the damage at Ms Reynold’s sanctuary already raised over £1,600 out of a £1,750 target. “I feel relieved,” Ms Reynolds said. “Obviously as a non-profit, we fundraise to stay afloat and we can’t get what we need unless we have enough money. “As soon as we have enough, we shall purchase a new shelter.” Sir Keir Starmer told Parliament on Wednesday that MPs in communities affected by flooding after last weekend’s Storm Bert will receive “whatever they need”.49ers give birthday-boy Purdy a patchwork offensive line for home finale

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What we know about Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni over his alleged ‘smear’ campaignNEW YORK (AP) — No ex-president had a more prolific and diverse publishing career than Jimmy Carter . His more than two dozen books included nonfiction, poetry, fiction, religious meditations and a children’s story. His memoir “An Hour Before Daylight” was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2002, while his 2006 best-seller “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” stirred a fierce debate by likening Israel’s policies in the West Bank to the brutal South African system of racial segregation. And just before his 100th birthday, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation honored him with a lifetime achievement award for how he wielded “the power of the written word to foster peace, social justice, and global understanding.” In one recent work, “A Full Life,” Carter observed that he “enjoyed writing” and that his books “provided a much-needed source of income.” But some projects were easier than others. “Everything to Gain,” a 1987 collaboration with his wife, Rosalynn, turned into the “worst threat we ever experienced in our marriage,” an intractable standoff for the facilitator of the Camp David accords and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. According to Carter, Rosalynn was a meticulous author who considered “the resulting sentences as though they have come down from Mount Sinai, carved into stone.” Their memories differed on various events and they fell into “constant arguments.” They were ready to abandon the book and return the advance, until their editor persuaded them to simply divide any disputed passages between them. “In the book, each of these paragraphs is identified by a ‘J’ or an ‘R,’ and our marriage survived,” he wrote. Here is a partial list of books by Carter: “Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President” “The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Middle East” (With Rosalynn Carter) “Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life” “An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections” “Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age” “Always a Reckoning, and Other Poems” (With daughter Amy Carter) “The Little Baby Snoogle-Fleejer” “Living Faith” “The Virtues of Aging” “An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood” “Christmas in Plains: Memories” “The Hornet’s Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War” “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” “Faith & Freedom: The Christian Challenge for the World” “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” “A Remarkable Mother” “Beyond the White House” “We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work” “White House Diary” “NIV Lessons from Life Bible: Personal Reflections with Jimmy Carter” “A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence, and Power” “A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety”casino games live 。

Adele says it is time to ‘move on’ after completing her Las Vegas residencyST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — The Illinois State basketball team saw a 13-point second-half lead slip away Monday in a 72-64 loss to George Washington at the Paradise Jam. The Redbirds won one of three games in the multi-team event and are 4-3 overall. Illinois State's Cameron Barnes blocks a shot Monday against George Washington at the Paradise Jam. Two Ty Pence free throws with 12:25 to play handed ISU a 45-32 advantage. The Revolutionaries, who improved to 6-1, battled back to a 56-56 tie with a 24-11 surge. A pair of Chase Walker free throws at the 4:12 mark gave ISU a 58-56 edge, but the Redbirds were outscored 16-6 over the final four minutes. Johnny Kinziger led ISU with 18 points. Walker added 16 and Dalton Banks 13. Illinois State's Chase Walker puts up a shot against the defense of George Washington's Rafael Castro on Monday. The Redbirds sank 18 of 21 free throws but suffered through 4 of 18 3-point shooting. Pence's eight rebounds led ISU as George Washington won the battle of the boards 33-29. Darren Buchanan's 18 points topped the Revolutionaries. Gerald Drumgoole and Trey Autry had 16 each. ISU had earlier in the event squeaked past Alabama-Birmingham 84-83 on two Kinziger free throws with five seconds left. Kinziger led the way for the Redbirds with 21 points. Walker contributed 16 points and eight rebounds and Banks 10 points and five assists. ISU opened with a 76-68 loss to McNeese. Pence paced the Redbirds with 14 points and six rebounds. Malachi Poindexter chipped in 13 points, while Kinziger, Banks and Walker each had 10. Illinois State forward Caden Boser (33) and other players celebrate a three pointer against Tennessee-Martin in the first half on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State forward Caden Boser (33) guards Tennessee-Martin guard Tarence Guinyard (1) in the first half on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State forward Chase Walker (35) dunks against Tennessee-Martin in the first half on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State forward Chase Walker (35) grabs a rebound against Tennessee-Martin on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Dalton Banks (3) goes up and scores in the first half against Tennessee-Martin on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Dalton Banks (3) goes up for a rebound with Tennessee-Martin forward Lamine Niang (34) and others on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State forward Jack Daugherty (0) shoots a three over Tennessee-Martin forward David Kamwanga (5) on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State forward Jack Daugherty (0) guards Tennessee-Martin forward Stefano Faloppa (25) in the first half on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Johnny Kinziger (11) brings the ball up the court in the first half against Tennessee-Martin on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Johnny Kinziger (11) heads to the basket in the first half against Tennessee-Martin on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Landon Wolf (4) dribbles around Tennessee-Martin players in the first half on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon calls out plays against Tennessee-Martin on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Ty Pence (22) dunks in the first half against Tennessee-Martin on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State guard Ty Pence (22) shoots past Tennessee-Martin guard Carlos Cortijo (15) in the first half on Monday at CEFCU Arena. Follow Randy Reinhardt on Twitter: @Pg_Reinhardt JOHNNY FOR THREE 👌👌 He's now in double figures with 12 points! pic.twitter.com/gjdlYHzzHj Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sports Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

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Jaylon Johnson isn't interested in bright spots with the Bears' skid at 5 gamesIn November, the Patriots for Europe political party was founded in Paris. The new political force aims to strengthen the voice of patriots in Europe and guide the continent's political community in a new direction. The formation of the Patriots for Europe party opened a new chapter in Europe's political life. The European party of Patriots brings together 15 member parties from 13 European countries. When the party was formed, the founders emphasized that they would not just launch a party, but a movement that strives to achieve the goals set at the beginning of the year. Four milestones were highlighted that made 2024 a landmark year for the Patriots movement. One is the victory of the patriots in the European Parliament elections in Hungary, which strengthened the support and legitimacy of the movement. The second is the formation of the Patriots for Europe EP group, which has created an opportunity to represent common values in the European Parliament. The third important milestone is the return of Donald Trump as US president, which has given new impetus to the international alliance of Western patriots. The most important step was the founding of the party in Paris. The founders of the new political force stated that their goal is to strengthen the representation of national interests, reform European integration, and protect sovereignty and traditional values. They emphasized that the current structures of the European Union often disregard the sovereignty of the member states, and the party aims to change this. At the first general meeting of the Patriots for Europe in Paris, Spanish Santiago Abascal, leader of the Vox party, was elected president. Hungarian Kinga Gal, MEP of Fidesz and first vice-chairman of the Patriots' EP group, was elected the party's vice-president. Behind the achievement of the goals set at the beginning of the year is the international cooperation of patriots, which aims to reshape the political landscape in the Western world. The new political force aims to play a major role on the European political scene in the coming years. Patriots to reshape Europe's map of political parties At the end of the year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban repeatedly spoke about the changes in the European political situation, highlighting the strength and role of the Patriots in this regard. In an interview with Magyar Nemzet, Viktor Orban said : We have a military plan, so to speak, for cooperating with European conservatives and for demonstrating to members of the European People's Party that genuine Christian democratic conservatism and tradition lie with the patriots, not with them. He highlighted that "First, we will reshape Europe's map of political parties, and then we aim to take control of the European Commission through a parliamentary majority". These are our ambitions. Implementing all this will undoubtedly take many years, but a patriotic victory would open such new opportunities and horizons for European nations and citizens that are worth pursuing, he emphasized. Hungary's prime minister took the view that patriotic forces will replace the political elite of the Western world, as the parties currently in power have betrayed European voters. PM Orban is confident that the patriotic side will continue to grow stronger in Europe, and political change is only a matter of time. We are on the patriotic side of change taking place in the Western world, and we will prevail in Europe, PM Orban said in another interview . The Patriots' manifesto: one of the first steps Before the party was founded, several important steps were taken to lay the foundation for the new political force. The EP elections led to the strengthening of the right-wing conservative parties, and following this, the formation of a new EP group called Patriots for Europe was announced on June 30, 2024 in Vienna by Herbert Kickl (FPO), Viktor Orban (Fidesz) and Andrej Babis (ANO). The three party leaders adopted a patriotic manifesto , setting out the political goals of the Patriots group. These include the protection of countries' sovereignty, the fight against illegal migration and the revision of the European Green Deal. EP group is formed On July 8, the Patriots for Europe EP group held its inaugural meeting in Brussels, where the statutes were adopted and the president and vice-presidents elected. The Patriots for Europe group was joined by eighty-four MEPs from fourteen parties in twelve member states, making it the third largest group in the European Parliament (EP). In October, two Polish MEPs joined the group, bringing the total number of the Patriots to 86 from 13 countries. The largest group in the EP is the People's Party, with 188 MEPs, followed by the Socialists and Democrats with 136 MEPs. Jordan Bardella, leader of France's National Rally, was elected president of the Patriots for Europe party family. At the inaugural meeting, Kinga Gal, MEP of Fidesz, was elected first vice-president. The other vice-presidents are Roberto Vannaci (Lega), Klara Dostalova (ANO), Sebastien Stoteler (PVV) and Anders Vistisen (Danish People's Party). At a press conference after the meeting Kinga Gal highlighted that the Patriots for Europe has become the third largest political group in the European Parliament and the largest patriotic party family that has ever existed in the EP. Their goal is to bring change to EU politics. She added that the European Parliament elections clearly showed that the overwhelming majority of voters want to protect Europe's borders and value freedom and peace. They support European cooperation, but they do not want a European Union that overreaches and punishes member states for implementing their own policies. We represent millions of Europeans who want change in Europe. We will be their voice for the next five years, she said, adding that the members of the EP group will work to preserve Europe's Christian values. They want to protect Europe's borders at the highest level, stop illegal migration and work for a strong, competitive Europe. We do not want to offer an alternative for Europe, but a European alternative, working with like-minded partners, she outlined. At the beginning of December, the first external meeting of the group was held in Budapest. Kinga Gal stressed that the Patriots group represents freedom in the European Parliament, the group's goal is to lead the EU back to the path of common sense. The Budapest meeting adopted a political declaration urging a tougher migration policy. The Budapest Declaration calls for effective external border protection and a complete stop to illegal border crossings, among other issues. International cooperation between national forces The formation of the Patriots for Europe EP group is the strategic outcome of international cooperation between national forces, the most palpable result of this cooperation in recent years, said Attila Kovacs, EU research director at the Center for Fundamental Rights, when the Patriots for Europe EP group was set up , highlighting that this alliance, the cooperation between the parties that make up the alliance, is natural because it is based on common foundations. He also stressed that these parties are united by their respect for Europe's Judeo-Christian traditions and their desire for a European Union based on and building on Judeo-Christian traditions. The research director added that the members of the Patriots faction are united by the importance of nations and sovereignty, family protection, policies supporting families and children, the need to solve Europe's demographic issue, and last but not least, these political forces are united by the most important European and global challenge of today, the need to end the war, the desire for peace. Europe's political map is undergoing a radical transformation, on June 9 voters in the European Union cast their votes in favor of change. The formation of the Patriots for Europe EP group was the most important step in effecting this change on the European stage, Attila Kovacs highlighted. Cover photo: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, president of Fidesz, at the first general assembly of the Patriots for Europe party alliance in Paris on November 16, 2024 (Photo: MTI/Hungarian PM's Press Office/Zoltan Fischer) A téma legfrissebb hírei Hungary Must Go Its Own Way Brusselsites will not tell Hungarian companies with whom to do business. Hungary's EU Affairs Minister: Let's Make Europe Great Together! The adoption of the Budapest Declaration was one of the greatest successes of Hungary's EU presidency. Terrorists and Extremists Lurk Amid Migrants Fear of migrants is palpable in the Balkans. Peacetime Budget If all goes well, domestic consumption can pick up again, people will finally stop preparing for the worst and everyone can take another step forward. 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The adoption of the Budapest Declaration was one of the greatest successes of Hungary's EU presidency. Terrorists and Extremists Lurk Amid Migrants Fear of migrants is palpable in the Balkans. Peacetime Budget If all goes well, domestic consumption can pick up again, people will finally stop preparing for the worst and everyone can take another step forward. Fontos híreink Munkácsy sohasem látott festményeitől a nőig, aki még férjét is túlszárnyalta Vonat elé hajtott egy kocsi Zalaegerszegen, ketten megsérültek Drámai háborús beismerést tett a német külügyminiszter Putyin beismerte, mi okozta az azeri utasszállító repülő katasztrófáját Az orosz kormány nem kommentálta az esetet. 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Topline France’s government was fractured Wednesday when a coalition of far-right and far-left lawmakers led a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister of France Michel Barnier, leaving the wobbly ruling coalition of President Emmanuel Macron in disarray. Key Facts This story is breaking and will be updated. Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here . Key Background Barnier was named prime minister in September, months after Prime Minister Gabriel Attal resigned in July, though Attal stayed on in a caretaker capacity until Macron picked a new prime minister. France has been in political turmoil since June, when Macron called snap elections in an effort to “clarify” the country’s political makeup after his party lost to the far-right in European Parliament elections—but the results left the country with a deeply divided Parliament, with no party having a majority. The leftist New Popular Front party won the most seats (182), but was far short of the 289 seats needed for a majority. The far-right National Rally party and its allies won 143 seats, and Macron’s more centrist party, the Ensemble alliance, won 163 seats. Although the New Popular Front won the most seats, Macron did not appoint a member of the party as prime minister, opting for Barnier instead out of concern that the NPF’s candidate was “not in a position to govern with stability," Politico reported. When Macron named Barnier, who had been a cabinet minister four times and a European commissioner twice, the Elysée Palace said in a statement Macron “made sure that the prime minister and its government will have the most stable conditions possible.” What Does This Mean For The French Economy? France is reportedly the second-biggest economic power in the European Union, and Barnier’s resignation will likely throw the country into greater disarray while trying to manage its budget. Reuters reported that with Barnier out of power, France risks ending the year without a budget for 2025 or a prime minister in power, both of which could weaken its standing worldwide. The Wall Street Journal reported French stocks have fallen in recent weeks as the country’s debt has risen to its highest level since 2012. France’s deficit is currently projected at 6.1% of its GDP—which is more than double the EU’s limit —leading investors to deem France a “risky investment,” Politico reported. What To Watch For How Macron responds. He could allow Barnier to stay on in a caretaker capacity, the Journal reported, and try to pass measures to extend this year’s budget and avoid a government shutdown in 2025. He could also appoint a new prime minister to address the budget. Further ReadingIf you're not familiar with the Costco Guys, well, good for you. You're not missing out on much. But to those who are familiar with them, we have some unfortunate news to share regarding A.J. A.J., the patriarch of the Costco Guys family, has been getting into the wrestling world. He and his son, Big Justice, who went viral on TikTok and Instagram for their reels about their love for Costco , made an appearance at AEW Full Gear over the weekend. A.J., who told TMZ Sports prior to this weekend that he was hoping to get more into wrestling, suffered a serious injury during his appearance. The father of the Costco Guys family suffered a serious injury while inside the ring. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images The wrestling company announced on Monday that A.J. suffered a broken foot at some point during his match. "AEW looks forward to welcoming Big BOOM! A.J., Big Justice and the whole Costco Guys crew back anytime, and we wish him a speedy recovery," the promotion said. SUPERPLEX FROM BIG BOOM AJ! Order #AEWFullGear on PPV right now! https://t.co/JlBXZPLNGj @QTMarshall | @ajbefumo | #BigJustice pic.twitter.com/gn4iRdrNWY TMZ Sports had more: Overall, it seemed like the collab between the AEW and the Costco-verse was a success. The entire pre-show for Full Gear amassed 381k views, with a separate upload of the match earning 70k clicks in under 24 hours. A.J. himself has yet to comment on the injury, but his opponent had some words ... saying he was the one who hurt the TikTok star -- and that he would have won if it wasn't for that meddling kid, Big Justice! QT Marshall is taunting the Costco Guys family on social media on Monday. "Just tell the truth AEW...I hurt him and if it wasn’t for Big Justice, I would have put him down for the count with the newly named “Doom Cutter”!" he wrote. Just tell the truth AEW...I hurt him and if it wasn’t for Big Justice, I would have put him down for the count with the newly named “Doom Cutter”! https://t.co/dAyxEfat0V Hopefully, this wasn't the last time we'll see Big A.J. in the wrestling ring.Croatia’s incumbent president wins most votes at polls but still faces runoff

Barron Trump, the youngest son of President-elect Donald Trump, is garnering attention for his personal life as he settles into his freshman year at NYU’s Stern School of Business. At 18, Barron has been described as a “ladies’ man” and is reportedly well-liked by peers, including those with differing political views. Matchmaking expert Susan Trombetti weighed in on Barron’s potential romantic future, predicting he may find a serious partner by 2025. “As Barron gains independence, he is going to have some love interests,” Trombetti shared with Nicki Swift . However, she noted that his famous last name could present challenges, deterring some partners while attracting others for the wrong reasons. To navigate the pressures of fame, Trombetti suggested that Barron’s ideal partner would be someone familiar with the limelight. “Suri Cruise [Tom Cruise’s daughter] could be a good fit,” she said. “She knows how to live in the public eye and stay discreet. As the child of two celebrities, she understands how to avoid gossip headlines.” Trombetti also pointed to Violet Affleck, daughter of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, as another potential match. “Her mother is such a good person, and you’d assume the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” she remarked. Ultimately, Trombetti envisions Barron’s ideal partner as someone with a calm and supportive presence, akin to his mother, Melania Trump. “Boys often go for someone like their mom,” she said, adding that for his youthful romances, a partner who is “bubbly, pretty, discreet, and fun” would complement his reserved personality. As Barron navigates his college years, his potential relationships will undoubtedly remain a topic of public interest, especially as he continues to step out from under the shadow of his family name. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );

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Over 40 years ago, in an era where the television was the cornerstone of every living room, there existed a now-iconic channel that served music videos around the clock (you guessed it — Music Video Television, or MTV). Fast forward to 2024, and the medium has evolved, but its power to captivate and provoke remains undiminished. Today, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors reveal our curated list of the best Latin music videos in 2024. From evocative narratives that shine a light on family and personal cultural heritage ( Becky G’s “GOMEZX4′′) to audacious visual experiments that redefine our perceptions ( Anitta and The Weekend’s “São Paulo”); otherworldly depictions of horror and fantasy (Javiera Mena’s “Volver a Llorar”) to deep explorations of religious iconography (Judeline’s “INRI”); oh, and a beautiful illustration that captures feminine power (Elsa y Elmar’s “Entre las Piernas”), this year’s roundup is a vibrant showcase of great visuals we saw this year. The allure of music videos remains endlessly fascinating, bridging eras and styles. Jhayco’s ’90s-leaning “Vida Rockstar” captivates with its analog film approach, while the futuristic “El Polvo de Tu Vida” by J Balvin and Chencho Corleone dazzles with its sci-fi elements, showcasing how music videos continue to push the envelope of visual innovation. As emphasized by Mexican artist Jay de la Cueva’s video “Perdóname,” borrowing the words of Russian composer and conductor, Igor Stravinsky: “It’s not enough to hear music; you also have to see it.” So without further ado, here are 18 of our favorite music videos of 2024. Director: Ramón Kicking off our list of top 18 music videos, Jay de La Cueva dazzles in the stunning visual for “Perdóname.” The video evokes the dramatic essence of a Black Swan ballet, showcasing the Mexican artist playing a grand piano in an empty theater, and dazzling glam-rock sparkly boots. The video for the tender power ballad transitions to a mountainous landscape, where Jay’s cool charisma complements the dancers’ synchronized movements, creating a visually captivating experience. — ISABELA RAYGOZA Director: Freeka Tet Anitta not only brings Brazilian baile funk to the forefront in this collaboration with The Weeknd, but she also showcases just how unconventional she’s willing to be in every project she’s attached to. Shot in New York City and filmed with an iPhone, the music video is cryptic and jarring, opening with a very pregnant Anitta wearing a Jason Voorhees-like mask and dressed as Serleena from Men in Black II , as she walks down the streets at night. Then, the video takes a very dark turn as it seems like she’s about to give birth — but, instead, a singing face emerges in her belly. Anitta’s baby bump is an animatronic machine puppeteered remotely by the director. The video is twisted, but it was a perfect release that dropped just in time for Halloween this year. — GRISELDA FLORES Channeling a Lords of Dogtown vibe, “Vida Rockstar” captures Jhayco’s skater punk essence. Filmed with an analog camera, the video sees him lounging in a graffiti-covered skate park surrounded by a crew of skateboarders performing tricks and sipping from red cups. Decked out in classic Converse sneakers and box braids, the Puerto Rican artist embodies the quintessential rock star skateboarder, perfectly complementing the track’s rebellious spirit. — I.R. Director: Malu Boruchowicz This music video is almost a contradiction to what Tini is singing about in the euphoric “el cielo,” which in theory is a breakup song. “I wish I was still in love with you,” Tini sings. “It was nice while it lasted. And I don’t regret it, even though there’s nothing left.” But in the three-minute clip, Tini is as free as ever dancing under the rain surrounded by her friends, expressing an almost infectious joy. The visual perfectly captures that transition from heartbreak to self-liberation. In this music video, “Tini reflects her autonomy and the importance of achieving peace and acceptance for a fulfilling life,” according to a press release. — G.F. Director: Nono + Rodrigo Infused with religious symbolism, Spanish artist Judeline — born Lara Fernández — is depicted wearing a thorny crown reminiscent of Jesus Christ, while also donning a white Romani gown and later a stark black lace outfit. Filmed in Andalucía, Spain, the visual weaves in striking shots of historical landmarks such as the Mezquita, the Arab Baths and the Aljibe within the Alcázar walls, alongside the Arabic-style courtyard of Colegio Montaigne. These folkloric Andalusian elements with pop combine to enrich the video with a deep cultural heritage, making it a compelling narrative. — I.R. Director: Elias López Mexican artists Bruses and HUMBE immerse viewers in a realm that teeters between dark fantasy and surrealism. It opens in a mystic, rocky landscape shrouded in darkness and imbued with a brooding atmosphere. A costume change later shifts the scene to a fiery red vista, where unnerving branches protrude ominously around them. A standout moment occurs when the artists’ heads, captured in profile, mirror their own, somehow evoking Billy Idol’s “Eyes Without a Face” video. It culminates in a mesmerizing scene framed by heavenly, cloudy and rosy hues, leaving a lasting impression of ethereal beauty wrapped in mystery. — I.R. Two of Mexico’s most enigmatic singers, Porter’s Juan Son and Enjambre’s Luis Humberto Navejas, have collaborated to release a mystifying song and music video titled “Laberinto.” Set against a vintage red backdrop, the very DIY video portrays them as pied pipers donning feathered caps and embodying a playful demeanor. The whimsical video features portraits of brick castles and horses, and as it progresses, the scene shifts to them jubilantly sipping coconut water and wine beneath the moonlight before the visuals turn kaleidoscopic. It’s weird and psychedelic, both visually and audibly, but wildly intriguing. — I.R. Director: Hermann Neudert This trippy video serves as a preview to a short film, and it’s effective because it leaves you wanting more. In “Esta Noche,” you’re introduced to two people (one played by Kaarl) who are really hurting after what seems to be a messy breakup. It’s unclear how they got to this moment where both are so broken they are almost wandering aimlessly. Here’s to hoping the other two music videos that make up this trilogy of visuals give us more context to this relationship. According to a press release, “Each video will serve as a piece of a cinematic puzzle, with interconnected storylines that invite audiences to discover hidden connections throughout each release.” — G.F. Director: Facundo Ballve Emilia’s music video commemorates the Y2K era, merging her modern pop flair with retro elements. Filmed against a setting that evokes a Blockbuster store, this Argentine pop sensation — who in a scene wears Gwen Stafani’s iconic starry eyebrows look — is enveloped by quintessential late-‘90s artifacts, including a fuzzy pink notebook, teen magazines, a lime green iMac and an iPod stocked with her favored “playlists.” This release spearheads her “MPEG” phase following her “MP3” themed tracks, while she “taps into a shared cultural nostalgia, suggesting that love and sensuality transcend time,” according to the press release. — I.R. Director: Patricia Alfonso J Balvin and Chencho Corleone join forces on the sensual perreo “Polvo de tu Vida,” produced by Jeremy Ayala. While the lyrics refer to being the “best sex” anyone has had, the sci-fi music video — directed by Patricia Alfonso — immediately grabs your attention, with its eccentric tones and the futuristic visuals that allude to a dystopian theme. Filmed at Dubai’s Museum of The Future, Balvin and Chencho are seen exploring different rooms, where robots are being constructed and tested — but they have their eyes set on one special one. The Colombian and Puerto Rican urban stars became the first artists to shoot a music video at the coveted museum. — JESSICA ROIZ Director: Daniel Eguren More often than not, music videos for regional Mexican songs can feel trite and raunchy, portraying the typical lavish lifestyle that includes luxurious cars and women seemingly at their disposal. So Peso Pluma and Tito Double P’s “Los Cuadros” was striking (and stood out immediately) for its cinematography, aside from its deep storytelling. The music video captures the innocence of two young boys — who could easily represent real-life cousins Peso and Tito — who run free in the woods, letting their imaginations run wild. The black-and-white video, which adds to the element of nostalgia, follows the boys, who embark on an adventurous journey, sharing laughs and stories along the way. While the story takes an unexpected turn at the end of the video, it does a great job of underscoring the song’s theme of trust, creating an emotional experience. — G.F. Director: Pedro Artola Karol G traveled to the Dominican Republic to capture the perfect background to her summer-friendly merengue smash “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.” In the music video, directed by Pedro Artola and produced by WeOwnTheCity, the Colombian artist works at a local beach bar, where the crowd is unimpressed with the town’s karaoke singers. She then saves the day by performing her feel-good tropical bop, starting a party at the tiki bar that has people of all ages on their feet. The clip then transitions from the beach to the town, where Karol is surrounded by the island’s colorful houses and people. — J.R. Director: Joseph Ros In this stunning black-and-white visual, Chilean singer/songwriter Javiera Mena injects vampiric allure into the timeless Nosferatu narrative. As the film’s fanged protagonist, Mena weaves a dark romance with a striking tattooed woman, framed by evocative symbols like crosses, roses, coffins and the looming walls of a medieval castle. The chilling scenery contrasts with Mena’s melodious voice as she sings, “ Renacer y morir es volver a vivir ” (Rebirth and death is to live again), capturing the cycle of existence and reincarnation. The narrative deepens as the woman inks a teardrop of blood onto Mena’s cheekbone, enriching the gothic theme with a modern twist. This cinematically rich video revives the otherworldly charm of classic horror while beautifully melding it with contemporary visuals. — I.R. Director: Ricky Alvarez This song alone is quite emotional. Becky G sings about the deep love she has for her three siblings, with heartfelt lyrics like “We are the true meaning of real love” and “for you, I would do things I wouldn’t dare to do.” So watching the song’s official video just adds another layer to the emotional aspect. Tugging at your heartstrings, Becky’s “GOMEZX4′′ displays homemade videos that capture the four siblings as kids, just how close they are, and how much they care for each other. From dance parties to car rides, Becky G showcases the unique bond she has with her brothers and sister in this beautiful tribute. She ends the video with a poignant message: “Our parents leave us too early, and our kids and partners come later, but our siblings are forever.” — G.F. Director: Felipe Mejía In the heat of the 2024 Copa América, where Colombia and Argentina went to finals, Ryan Castro released “El Ritmo Que Nos Une” with the special participation of two of the national team’s players: Luis Díaz and Juan Fernando Quintero, who rap some verses. Directed by Felipe Mejía, the vibrant music video perfectly embodies Colombian culture, love for soccer, and its passionate community as Castro and soccer star James Rodriguez play a friendly tournament at a block party. — J.R. Director: Frederick Venet Elsa y Elmar’s video illustration is a potent narrative about femininity and the societal stigmas surrounding menstruation. With Colombian art decor throughout the video, it boldly challenges taboos associated with womanhood, while simultaneously celebrating cultural heritage with vivid colors. It further addresses themes of insecurity through its portrayal of a woman who grapples with the idealized images on Instagram. It’s somewhat reminiscent of the surreal imagery of Pink Floyd’s 1979 “What Shall We Do Now” visual (notably the scene of a lotus flower and tulip in a sexual encounter). Overall, Elsa y Elmar’s video entertains and ignites meaningful discourse on feminine power and self-perception. — I.R. Director: Stillz With thumping house beats blended with traditional Afro-Puerto Rican plena, “EL CLúB” encapsulates “the longing for a life chapter that still holds a special place in memory,” according to a press statement. The music video, directed by Bad Bunny’s longtime director Stillz, vividly captures the sentiment, showing the Puerto Rican artist as he enters an elevator en route to “the club,” surrounded by psychedelic imagery amid a large crowd. It culminates with him carrying a box that appears to contain the ashes of a burned house, which he solemnly buries and marks with the Puerto Rican flag, echoing the theme of his previous single “Una Velita.” — J.R. Director: René Pérez Joglar An introspective journey through mourning and reflection, “313” is an orchestral tribute to the importance of living in the present — it’s also a personal ode to his late friend and close collaborator, Valentina Gasparini. The meaningful, deeply cinematographic music video, directed by the Puerto Rican artist himself (real name: René Pérez Joglar) and produced by Carolina Wold, stars Penélope Cruz and features Catalan artist, Silvia Cruz. Set in an enchanting autumn garden in Spain, the clip also showcases a mesmerizing group of lyrical dancers floating in the air. “I started to make the music and I was writing the ideas, adjusting to the weather conditions,” Residente previously said to Billboard Español. “It was quite difficult to shoot in November in Madrid, there was not much light. It snowed, it rained, everything happened during the shoot.” “313” won best short-form music video at the 2024 Latin Grammys. — J.R.ROT IN SCHOOLS! School heads in panic as First Lady sets up special monitoring unit