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Klubnik's 3 TD passes, DT Page's pick-6 lead No. 17 Clemson to 51-14 win over The CitadelDubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the open call for the second ‘MENA Creatives Bootcamp – AI & Innovation Edition,’ organised in collaboration with Google. The programme aims to support creative community members, enhance their skills, and empower them to leverage technology and AI solutions to advance their creative projects. It also focuses on boosting digital presence and encouraging experiential learning. This initiative reflects Dubai Culture’s commitment to strengthening the cultural and creative industries, positioning Dubai as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. The Authority has invited all creatives in UAE and MENA region to register for the bootcamp, with applications open until to 10 January, 2025. Spaces are limited to gain access to the four-day event, which offers participants opportunities to network, collaborate with outstanding talent and gain tailored one-on-one mentorship from Google’s AI experts. Google’s office in Dubai will host the bootcamp activities, while Al Quoz Creative Zone will host the last day with a specialised programme covering innovation, digital art and artificial intelligence. Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi, Director of the Marketing & Corporate Communication Department at Dubai Culture, affirmed the significance of the ‘MENA Creatives Bootcamp – AI & Innovation Edition’ and its role in fostering innovation and encouraging the harnessing of digital tools, in line with the UAE National Innovation Strategy, saying: “Through this bootcamp, Dubai Culture seeks to open new horizons for creatives and provide them with access to experts, tools and knowledge to explore technology and advanced AI applications that can be applied to their creative practices and projects. These applications possess unique capabilities in content creation and generating original ideas for their projects, contributing to Dubai’s global leadership as one of the most future-ready cities in the world.” The first edition of the ‘MENA Creatives Bootcamp – Sustainability Edition’ aligned with the UAE Year of Sustainability as well as the hosting of COP 28 and succeeded in attracting over 88 applications from creatives locally and regionally. Of these, 21 creatives from 10 countries were selected to join the bootcamp, guided by 41 mentors and specialists across various fields. The programme also featured one-on-one mentoring sessions led by 19 Google experts, as well as a wide range of workshops and sessions on achieving sustainability and discovering eco-friendly design practices. To register in the bootcamp, visit . Follow Emirates 24|7 on
The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Mickey Gasper from the Red Sox on Tuesday, sending left-hander Jovani Moran to Boston. Gasper, 29, made his major league debut in 2024 with the Red Sox, going hitless with four walks and one run in 18 at-bats over 13 games. The switch-hitter spent most of the 2024 season at Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester, hitting a combined .328 with 27 doubles, 12 home runs and 58 RBIs in 92 games. The Red Sox selected him from the New York Yankees in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft. A 27th-round pick of the Yankees in the 2018 draft, Gasper has played four positions in the minors -- first base, second base, third base and catcher -- along with serving as designated hitter. In 407 minor league games with the Yankees and Red Sox farm systems, he has hit .275 with 48 home runs and 207 RBIs. Moran, 27, underwent Tommy John surgery after the 2023 season and didn't pitch in 2024. In 79 relief appearances with the Twins from 2021-23, Minnesota's seventh-round pick in the 2015 draft is 2-3 with one save along with a 4.15 ERA, 52 walks, 112 strikeouts and a 1.33 WHIP in 91 innings. This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.$1000 Invested In AptarGroup 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today
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A Brandon woman was barred from operating a vehicle for 18 months after pleading guilty to impaired driving charges. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! A Brandon woman was barred from operating a vehicle for 18 months after pleading guilty to impaired driving charges. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? A Brandon woman was barred from operating a vehicle for 18 months after pleading guilty to impaired driving charges. Taylor Christie, 32, was before the Court Of King’s Bench in Brandon on Monday, where Judge Patrick Sullivan barred her from driving for a year and a half, after she crashed her car into a snowbank in the 400 block of Rosser Avenue last week. Taking a serious view of the charge of impaired driving and emphasizing the possible need for rehabilitation, the judge also imposed a $2,000 fine on Christie, to be paid over the next 18 months. Sullivan delivered his sentence to Christie on Monday morning after she was charged on Dec. 18 with impaired driving. This was the second time Christie was charged with the same offence, following an earlier incident involving impaired driving in October of 2015. In issuing the sentence, the judge said he hopes that Wheat City residents will make smarter choices when it comes to driving responsibly, especially during the winter holidays, which typically see a spike in the number of such incidents being reported that usually stem from higher alcohol consumption during the holiday festivities. But he also credited Ms. Christie for pleading guilty and for doing so swiftly. “What can be said about this situation is that you’ve entered the guilty plea at an astonishing rate. This incident only occurred five days ago. This is a very quick guilty plea that does demonstrate remorse, as you have said. This is you taking accountability and responsibility for that. And I want to reflect that mitigating factor in a sentence,” Sullivan said. Judge Sullivan also acknowledged the severity of impaired driving, and that Christie was driving while being at least double the legal limit allowed for alcohol consumption when she was apprehended by Brandon police following the crash. The judge also emphasized just how hazardous winter driving conditions can be throughout the Westman region, even if a driver is not impaired. “I ask you to consider how you conduct yourself. Clearly, your ability to operate a vehicle on this occasion was heavily impaired by alcohol. You were double the legal limit. You were struggling to control the vehicle such that you had effectively a single vehicle accident in the snow bank. It is really a miracle that it wasn’t another vehicle, a person or a pedestrian that you hit because those are all real possibilities,” Sullivan said. “Having previously been before the court for impaired driving, bearing in mind it was almost nine or 10 years ago, it still suggests to me, that maybe the lesson hasn’t been learned yet by you,” he added. This sentiment was also echoed by Crown attorney Sarah Kok. “We have seen far too many fatalities in the province of Manitoba, and it’s very lucky that Ms. Christie herself wasn’t injured, and that no one else was involved in any kind of an accident that resulted in bodily harm or death,” Kok said during the court hearing on Monday. “Impaired driving is a scourge on our highways. It accounts for the highest number of fatalities and accidents on the roadway, particularly at this time of year, and a message needs to be sent to you, as well as other impaired drivers,” Kok added. Christie did not have any legal representation in pleading guilty to all the charges against her. According to Robert Harrison, a longtime defense attorney in Brandon at the firm Hunt, Miller, & Co, people tend to make less responsible decisions when they’re under the influence, which is especially relevant when it comes to impaired driving. “I would guess it’s because there’s more social events involving alcohol around this time of year between Christmas and New Year’s. People have parties, get togethers, and usually alcohol is served at these events. And unfortunately, people get behind the wheel when they’re under the influence,” said Harrison, who hopes people will plan alternative methods of transportation if they plan on drinking over the holidays. “The biggest thing is to get the message to people to not do it, and to find other ways of transportation,” Harrison said. Between taxi services, designated drivers, or sleeping at a friend’s place for the night, there is always an alternative to driving while intoxicated. Law enforcement officials in Brandon hope that the people they protect will take precautions when it comes to protecting themselves too. ^ » dstein@brandonsun.com » X: @davidpstein_ Advertisement AdvertisementWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing a multibillion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit to proceed against Facebook parent Meta , stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm. The justices heard arguments in November in Meta's bid to shut down the lawsuit. On Friday, they decided that they were wrong to take up the case in the first place. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Security First Insurance partners with Embark MGA to enter the New Home Builder insurance channel with the launch of an innovative HO5 Product in FloridaWashington, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses and startups, announced the upcoming launch of the 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) for entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) focused on innovation-driven startups and entrepreneurs in underserved regions, industries, and communities to launch, grow, and scale. The competition strengthens ESO capacity, builds connections, and fosters collaboration – expanding access to the innovation economy and boosting entrepreneurial activity nationwide. “The 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition will build on SBA’s legacy of strengthening innovation ecosystems by deepening the incredible entrepreneur support organization partnerships we have on the ground in undercapitalized communities across the country that are providing resources to our nation’s innovators. This year’s competition will emphasize advancing America’s global leadership in critical industries and ensuring creative ideas make it to market,” said Administrator Guzman. “SBA is eager to engage new entrants in the innovation economy around this year’s themes to further support our nation’s leadership in emerging technologies and advance our global competitiveness.” The 2025 competition offers $75,000 to $150,000 in awards to organizations to accelerate the growth and maturity of innovation ecosystems in two stages. Stage One: Application opens Jan. 8, 2025 The Stage One application offers $75,000 in cash prizes to organizations that identify challenges within their innovation ecosystems and propose unique solutions. The SBA welcomes submissions from a broad range of organizations with a collaborative vision to nurture a national ecosystem for equitable access to entrepreneurship. Applicants should align their application with one of two GAFC theme areas: 1. Lab-to-market, bridging the gap between research and commercialization, in areas including but not limited to: 2. Capital formation, expanding investment access for entrepreneurs and small businesses during the stages of business formation and growth, through activities including but not limited to: Stage One applications will close on Jan. 31, 2025, with awards announced by April 2025. Stage Two Eligible Stage One winners can compete for additional $150,000 Stage Two awards to scale their proposed solutions. Stage Two winners will be announced by September 2025. For more information, those interested can: ### About SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation The SBA’s Office of Investment and Innovation leads programs that provide the high-growth small business community with access to two things: financial capital and research and development funds to develop commercially viable innovations. Its work is underpinned by public-private partnerships that help small businesses on their trajectory from idea to initial public offering. About the U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov . SBA HQ Press Team U.S. Small Business Administration press_office@sba.gov
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WASHINGTON — A top White House official said Wednesday at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations were impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Neuberger divulged the scope of the hack a day after the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage in the future. White House officials cautioned that the number of telecommunication firms and countries impacted could grow. The U.S. believes the hackers were able to gain access to communications of senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures through the hack, Neuberger said. “We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger added during a call with reporters. She added that Biden was briefed on the findings and the White House “made it a priority for the federal government to do everything it can to get to the bottom this.” The Chinese embassy in Washington rejected the accusations that it was responsible for the hack Tuesday after the U.S. federal authorities issued new guidance. “The U.S. needs to stop its own cyberattacks against other countries and refrain from using cyber security to smear and slander China,” embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said. The embassy did not immediately respond to messages Wednesday. White House officials believe the hacking was regionally targeted and the focus was on very senior government officials. Federal authorities confirmed in October that hackers linked to China targeted the phones of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, along with people associated with Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. The number of countries impacted by the hack is currently believed to be in the “low, couple dozen,” according to a senior administration official. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity under rules set by the White House, said they believed the hacks started at least a year or two ago. The suggestions for telecom companies released Tuesday are largely technical in nature, urging encryption, centralization and consistent monitoring to deter cyber intrusions. If implemented, the security precautions could help disrupt the operation, dubbed Salt Typhoon, and make it harder for China or any other nation to mount a similar attack in the future, experts say. Neuberger pointed to efforts made to beef up cybersecurity in the rail, aviation, energy and other sectors following the May 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline . “So, to prevent ongoing Salt Typhoon type intrusions by China, we believe we need to apply a similar minimum cybersecurity practice,” Neuberger said. The cyberattack by a gang of criminal hackers on the critical U.S. pipeline, which delivers about 45% of the fuel used along the Eastern Seaboard, sent ripple effects across the economy, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging energy infrastructure. Colonial confirmed it paid $4.4 million to the gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems as it scrambled to get the nation's fuel pipeline back online.
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