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Two students wounded and gunman dead after shooting at Northern California elementary schoolWhen you live on a farm in a small village, you have to rely on neighbours to tell you if any of your livestock has escaped. But that's no longer a problem now that we've got a Tapo floodlight camera and video doorbell, which will notify us of any four-legged fugitives. Using smart AI detection, the technology is able to distinguish between man, car and beast. Lately, the have been behaving and it's largely humans that are picked up on the cameras overlooking the working yard. Obviously, it goes without saying that the main benefit of the system is to safeguard against intruders, but the fact that it has other benefits for us is win-win. First off, let's talk about the floodlight camera. My partner tells me it was easy to put up thanks to an "installation bubble" that made it simple to make sure it was straight. Tapo C720's powerful, fully adjustable 2800-lumen ultra bright floodlight and color night vision sees up to 30 feet away, so you can sleep soundly knowing your surroundings are safe. Its high-definition 2K QHD live view also means there are no blind spots, only sharp details with a 150° field of view. With hawk-like precision in darkness, C720 detects transient motions, activating a floodlight over a sweeping 270° area. From setting schedules to adjusting brightness and activation triggers, the Tapo app is a one-stop shop for smart floodlight customisation. Smart AI tells moving people, pets, and cars apart, silencing false alarms and keeping your inbox clear of irrelevant activity notifications. You can record a custom warning or sound a high-pitched alarm to scare off intruders the moment motion is detected - or try and sweet talk the animals back to their pens. You can also get instant alerts when something happens in your customised activity zones. Footage can be saved and stored locally on a microSD card* (up to 512 GB) or recordings can be accessed anytime, anywhere with Tapo Care cloud storage. And if you're worried about the great British weather, the camera has been designed to braves the elements, rain or shine. This was recently put to the test when it withstood the might of Storms Ashley, Bert, Conall and Darragh. The v takes pride of place at the front of the farmhouse, while the aforementioned security light camera covers the tradesman's entrance - where most of the activity is. Effectively, in our household this means I deal with people that come to the front door while my partner deals with the back. My door is usually the Amazon delivery driver (only now my parcels fall under the watchful eye of the camera - and therefore, my other half). But one of the benefits for me is that I can speak to the person at the door without having to leave my chair - which is great if you work from home - and also great for telling unwanted visitors to do one via a two way audio system with premium mic and speakers. The doorbell comes with a ring chime included. Like the floodlight, there's also a subscription-free option where you can choose between a microSD card or Tapo Care cloud services. Much like the floodlight camera, it was very easy to set up (so I'm told). It can be used with a 210-battery or wired (10000mAh battery or 8-24V hardwired, 10VA minimum transformer, supports pre-roll when hardwired) and boasts 2K 5MP clarity to hone in on the finer details. The 180° ultra-wide view captures everything from head-to-toe. And the vivid night vision with spotlight offers great visibility as well as providing peace of mind over security. Like the tradesman's entrance, there are alerts to distinguish between a person, vehicle, pet or package. It's also weatherproof and SC card compatible. The camera clarity is great, sound is smooth and even links easily with Home Assistant for monitoring in 'always-on mode'.
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Spectrum joined the Town of Norway and the South Carolina Broadband Office for a holiday event on Dec. 7 to celebrate the launch of gigabit broadband and other Spectrum services to more than 575 homes and small businesses in Norway. Additionally, Spectrum made available a Spectrum WiFi access point, which will be open to all users for one year. Spectrum joined the Town of Norway and the South Carolina Broadband Office for a holiday event on Dec. 7 to celebrate the launch of gigabit br... Combined with the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) grant of $940,500, total project investment for the Main Street grant program, including $1.2 million from Spectrum, is $2.2 million. Local news has never been this personal. Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access. “The South Carolina Legislature has shown tremendous leadership in embracing public-private partnerships as a vital strategy for connecting unserved communities,” said Marva Johnson, Group Vice President of State Government Affairs, Spectrum. “We also thank the South Carolina Office of Regulatory staff for creating this partnership opportunity to bring broadband service to the Town of Norway which was one of the two last two main streets in the state without service. This vision and commitment to broadband expansion will make a meaningful difference in this community." “Eliminating the South Carolina Main Street digital divide aligns with the Broadband Office’s mission, and we look forward to the possibilities that connectivity will bring to Norway,” said Jim Stritzinger, Director of the SC Broadband Office. At the event, Spectrum awarded a $25,000 Spectrum Digital Education Grant to Palmetto Care Connections to support their digital literacy programs. The grant is part of Spectrum’s six-year, $8 million commitment to promote digital education and broadband technology in communities across the country. Following the formal announcement, a community festival was held highlighting local resources available in the area, as wells as various outdoor activities, and a special lunch was furnished by Outdoor Channel. “Expanding broadband into rural communities is one of the most important things we can do to grow our economy,” said Lynn Garrick, Mayor of Norway. “Spectrum is doing just that in Norway. I applaud Spectrum for their commitment to bridge the digital divide, so everyone has access to the information and tools they need to succeed in today’s environment.” Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but was unknown to millions of people his decisions affected. Then Wednesday's targeted fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk thrust the executive and his business into the national spotlight. Thompson, who was 50, had worked at the giant UnitedHealth Group Inc for 20 years and run the insurance arm since 2021 after running its Medicare and retirement business. As CEO, Thompson led a firm that provides health coverage to more than 49 million Americans — more than the population of Spain. United is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans, the privately run versions of the U.S. government’s Medicare program for people age 65 and older. The company also sells individual insurance and administers health-insurance coverage for thousands of employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs. The business run by Thompson brought in $281 billion in revenue last year, making it the largest subsidiary of the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group. His $10.2 million annual pay package, including salary, bonus and stock options awards, made him one of the company's highest-paid executives. The University of Iowa graduate began his career as a certified public accountant at PwC and had little name recognition beyond the health care industry. Even to investors who own its stock, the parent company's face belonged to CEO Andrew Witty, a knighted British triathlete who has testified before Congress. When Thompson did occasionally draw attention, it was because of his role in shaping the way Americans get health care. At an investor meeting last year, he outlined his company's shift to “value-based care,” paying doctors and other caregivers to keep patients healthy rather than focusing on treating them once sick. “Health care should be easier for people,” Thompson said at the time. “We are cognizant of the challenges. But navigating a future through value-based care unlocks a situation where the ... family doesn’t have to make the decisions on their own.” Thompson also drew attention in 2021 when the insurer, like its competitors, was widely criticized for a plan to start denying payment for what it deemed non-critical visits to hospital emergency rooms. “Patients are not medical experts and should not be expected to self-diagnose during what they believe is a medical emergency,” the chief executive of the American Hospital Association wrote in an open letter addressed to Thompson. “Threatening patients with a financial penalty for making the wrong decision could have a chilling effect on seeking emergency care.” United Healthcare responded by delaying rollout of the change. Thompson, who lived in a Minneapolis suburb and was the married father of two sons in high school, was set to speak at an investor meeting in a midtown New York hotel. He was on his own and about to enter the building when he was shot in the back by a masked assailant who fled on foot before pedaling an e-bike into Central Park a few blocks away, the New York Police Department said. Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said investigators were looking at Thompson's social media accounts and interviewing employees and family members. “Didn’t seem like he had any issues at all,” Kenny said. "He did not have a security detail.” AP reporters Michael R. Sisak and Steve Karnowski contributed to this report. Murphy reported from Indianapolis.
Fumed Silica Market to grow by USD 697.6 Million (2024-2028), driven by urbanization, with AI impacting market trends - TechnavioWhen you live on a farm in a small village, you have to rely on neighbours to tell you if any of your livestock has escaped. But that's no longer a problem now that we've got a Tapo floodlight camera and video doorbell, which will notify us of any four-legged fugitives. Using smart AI detection, the technology is able to distinguish between man, car and beast. Lately, the have been behaving and it's largely humans that are picked up on the cameras overlooking the working yard. Obviously, it goes without saying that the main benefit of the system is to safeguard against intruders, but the fact that it has other benefits for us is win-win. First off, let's talk about the floodlight camera. My partner tells me it was easy to put up thanks to an "installation bubble" that made it simple to make sure it was straight. Tapo C720's powerful, fully adjustable 2800-lumen ultra bright floodlight and color night vision sees up to 30 feet away, so you can sleep soundly knowing your surroundings are safe. Its high-definition 2K QHD live view also means there are no blind spots, only sharp details with a 150° field of view. With hawk-like precision in darkness, C720 detects transient motions, activating a floodlight over a sweeping 270° area. From setting schedules to adjusting brightness and activation triggers, the Tapo app is a one-stop shop for smart floodlight customisation. Smart AI tells moving people, pets, and cars apart, silencing false alarms and keeping your inbox clear of irrelevant activity notifications. You can record a custom warning or sound a high-pitched alarm to scare off intruders the moment motion is detected - or try and sweet talk the animals back to their pens. You can also get instant alerts when something happens in your customised activity zones. Footage can be saved and stored locally on a microSD card* (up to 512 GB) or recordings can be accessed anytime, anywhere with Tapo Care cloud storage. And if you're worried about the great British weather, the camera has been designed to braves the elements, rain or shine. This was recently put to the test when it withstood the might of Storms Ashley, Bert, Conall and Darragh. The v takes pride of place at the front of the farmhouse, while the aforementioned security light camera covers the tradesman's entrance - where most of the activity is. Effectively, in our household this means I deal with people that come to the front door while my partner deals with the back. My door is usually the Amazon delivery driver (only now my parcels fall under the watchful eye of the camera - and therefore, my other half). But one of the benefits for me is that I can speak to the person at the door without having to leave my chair - which is great if you work from home - and also great for telling unwanted visitors to do one via a two way audio system with premium mic and speakers. The doorbell comes with a ring chime included. Like the floodlight, there's also a subscription-free option where you can choose between a microSD card or Tapo Care cloud services. Much like the floodlight camera, it was very easy to set up (so I'm told). It can be used with a 210-battery or wired (10000mAh battery or 8-24V hardwired, 10VA minimum transformer, supports pre-roll when hardwired) and boasts 2K 5MP clarity to hone in on the finer details. The 180° ultra-wide view captures everything from head-to-toe. And the vivid night vision with spotlight offers great visibility as well as providing peace of mind over security. Like the tradesman's entrance, there are alerts to distinguish between a person, vehicle, pet or package. It's also weatherproof and SC card compatible. The camera clarity is great, sound is smooth and even links easily with Home Assistant for monitoring in 'always-on mode'.
SMU to visit Penn State with Boise State awaiting winner in Fiesta BowlGustav Isaksen reveals how Marco Baroni is unleashing his talent at Lazio, while Mattia Zaccagni has a very special dedication It was a hard-fought match in the cold and rain at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, as both sides rattled the frame of the goal with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa. The decider came in the final minutes, when Isaksen ran onto a Tijjani Noslin pass from midfield, cut inside Mathias Olivera and bent a ferocious left-foot finish into the far top corner. This result came after , a game played at the Stadio Olimpico and sealed by Noslin’s hat-trick. The two players had a banner, reading Flavio and Francesco, referring to the pair of twin Lazio supporters who died within 36 days of each other from a rare illness. The banner was given to the players by the Lazio ultras, who were banned from attending at the Stadio Maradona due to security concerns. “They gave us so much passion, the fans were unable to come with us, but they showed us their support and gave us this banner. These two guys will stay with us forever,” “Sacrifice, humility, union, these are all important. Those who played in the Coppa Italia showed the unity in this squad, we are very happy with what we are doing, we won’t settle for anything and will keep taking it one game at a time. “We want to stay close to the top and achieve something this season.” Isaksen got the winning goal and was asked if this was his best match since joining Lazio from FC Midtjylland in the summer of 2023. “Perhaps it is my best performance at Lazio. Scoring a goal is important, but the three points were what really mattered, especially after we lost to Parma,” Isaksen said on DAZN. He had struggled under Maurizio Sarri and Igor Tudor, but seems to have flourished since Baroni took over. “The coach tells me every day that I have to take opponents on, one-on-one, that we strikers should have courage and go for goal. It went well, we are very happy.”
Property forecast: rental market uncertain heading into 2025Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's masked killer after 'brazen, targeted' attack on NYC street NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assailant hours before the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting nearby. Brian Thompson, 50, was shot around 6:45 a.m. as he walked alone to the New York Hilton Midtown from a nearby hotel, police said. The shooter appeared to be “lying in wait for several minutes” before approaching Thompson from behind and opening fire, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Police had not yet established a motive. “Many people passed the suspect, but he appeared to wait for his intended target,” Tisch said, adding that the shooting "does not appear to be a random act of violence.” Surveillance video reviewed by investigators shows someone emerging from behind a parked car, pointing a gun at Thompson’s back, then firing multiple times from several feet away. The gunman continues firing, interrupted by a brief gun jam, as Thompson stumbles forward and falls to the sidewalk. He then walks past Thompson and out of the frame. “From watching the video, it does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. UnitedHealthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but was unknown to millions of people his decisions affected. Then Wednesday's targeted fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk thrust the executive and his business into the national spotlight. Thompson, who was 50, had worked at the giant UnitedHealth Group Inc for 20 years and run the insurance arm since 2021 after running its Medicare and retirement business. As CEO, Thompson led a firm that provides health coverage to more than 49 million Americans — more than the population of Spain. United is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans, the privately run versions of the U.S. government’s Medicare program for people age 65 and older. The company also sells individual insurance and administers health-insurance coverage for thousands of employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs. The business run by Thompson brought in $281 billion in revenue last year, making it the largest subsidiary of the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group. His $10.2 million annual pay package, including salary, bonus and stock options awards, made him one of the company's highest-paid executives. Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump's defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host's personal conduct and ability to win Senate confirmation. Hegseth met with legislators on Capitol Hill, conducted a radio interview and released an opinion article denying allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking. He insisted he was “not backing down one bit," that Trump was still supporting him and he planned to return Thursday for more meetings with lawmakers. But the president-elect's team was looking at alternatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Trump himself remained quiet about Hegseth while issuing a flurry of statements on social media Wednesday about other nominees and his news coverage. Hegeth, asked if he'd meet with Trump on Thursday, said he'd meet with him “anytime he'd like." Hegseth is the latest nominee-designate to be imperiled by personal baggage after the recent withdrawal of Trump’s initial pick for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, whose vulnerabilities were well-documented. But Hegseth’s past, including the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies, was not widely known. Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors WASHINGTON (AP) — Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, the Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The justices’ decision, not expected for several months, could affect similar laws enacted by another 25 states and a range of other efforts to regulate the lives of transgender people, including which sports competitions they can join and which bathrooms they can use. The case is being weighed by a conservative-dominated court after a presidential election in which Donald Trump and his allies promised to roll back protections for transgender people, showcasing the uneasy intersection between law, politics and individual rights. The Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer warned a decision favorable to Tennessee also could be used to justify nationwide restrictions on transgender healthcare for minors. In arguments that lasted more than two hours, five of the six conservative justices voiced varying degrees of skepticism of arguments made by the administration and Chase Strangio, the ACLU lawyer for Tennessee families challenging the ban. Peter Navarro served prison time related to Jan. 6. Now Trump is bringing him back as an adviser WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House adviser Peter Navarro, who served prison time related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, will return to serve in Donald Trump’s second administration, the president-elect announced Wednesday. Navarro, a trade adviser during Trump’s first term, will be a senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, Trump said on Truth Social. The position, Trump wrote, “leverages Peter’s broad range of White House experience, while harnessing his extensive Policy analytic and Media skills.” The appointment was only the first in a flurry of announcements that Trump made on Wednesday as his presidential transition faced controversy over Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief. Hegseth faces allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement, and Trump has considered replacing him with another potential nominee. As he works to fill out his team, Trump said he wanted Paul Atkins, a financial industry veteran and an advocate for cryptocurrency, to serve as the next chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. He wrote on Truth Social that Atkins “recognizes that digital assets & other innovations are crucial to Making America Greater than Ever Before.” Trump also said he was changing course on his choice for White House counsel. He said his original pick, William McGinley, will work with the Department of Government Efficiency, which will be run by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy with the goal of cutting federal spending. Now David Warrington, who has worked as Trump’s personal lawyer and a lawyer for his campaign, will serve as White House counsel. Israeli strikes on a Gaza tent camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes tore through a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza on Wednesday, sparking fires and killing at least 21 people, according to the head of a nearby hospital, in the latest assault on a sprawling tent city that Israel designated a humanitarian safe zone but has repeatedly targeted. The Israeli military said it struck senior Hamas militants “involved in terrorist activities” in the area, without providing additional details, and said it took precautions to minimize harm to civilians. The strike on the Muwasi tent camp was one of several deadly assaults across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. An Israeli attack in central Gaza killed at least 10 more people, including four children, according to Palestinian medics. Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, launched after Hamas’ October 2023 attack, shows no signs of ending after nearly 14 months. Hamas is still holding dozens of Israeli hostages, and most of Gaza’s population has been displaced and is reliant on international food aid to survive. Israel is also pressing a major offensive in the isolated north, where experts say Palestinians might be experiencing famine. The Biden administration has pledged to make a new push for a Gaza ceasefire now that there's a truce in Lebanon between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, ending more than a year of cross-border fighting. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump demanded this week the release of hostages held by Hamas before he is sworn into office in January. South Korean President Yoon's martial law declaration raises questions over his political future SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning martial law declaration lasted just hours, but experts say it raised serious questions about his ability to govern for the remaining 2 1/2 years of his term and whether he will abide by democratic principles. The opposition-controlled parliament overturned the edict, and his rivals on Wednesday took steps to impeach him. One analyst called his action “political suicide.” Yoon’s political fate may depend on whether a large number of people in coming days take to the streets to push for his ouster. Here's a look at the political firestorm caused by the martial law declaration, the first of its kind in more than 40 years. Yoon's declaration of emergency martial law on Tuesday night was accompanied by a pledge to eliminate “shameless North Korea followers and anti-state forces at a single stroke.” He vowed to protect the country from “falling into the depths of national ruin.” Yoon, a conservative, cited repeated attempts by his liberal rivals in control of parliament to impeach his top officials and curtail key parts of his budget bill for next year. French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962 PARIS (AP) — France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962. The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes. A minimum of 288 were needed. President Emmanuel Macron insisted he will serve the rest of his term until 2027. However, he will need to appoint a new prime minister for the second time after July’s legislative elections led to a deeply divided parliament. Macron will address the French on Thursday evening, his office said, without providing details. Barnier is expected to formally resign by then. A conservative appointed in September, Barnier becomes the shortest-serving prime minister in France’s modern Republic. White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been 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 still grow. The U.S. believes that 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. Harris found success with women who have cats, but Trump got the dog owner vote: AP VoteCast WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead-up to the 2024 election was all about cat owners. But in the end, the dogs had their day. President-elect Donald Trump won slightly more than half of voters who own either cats or dogs, with a big assist from dog owners, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters. Dog owners were much more likely to support the Republican over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Cat owners were split between the two candidates. About two-thirds of voters said they own a dog or cat, but pet owners don't usually get much attention from politicians. This year, however, past comments by Trump's running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, about “childless cat ladies” briefly became a campaign issue — and Taylor Swift signed her Instagram endorsement of Harris in September as “Taylor Swift Childless Cat Lady.” Harris did end up decisively winning support from women who owned a cat but not a dog. Still, those voters were a relatively small slice of the electorate, and pet owners as a whole did not seem to hold Vance's remarks against the GOP ticket. Childless or not, women who only owned a cat were more likely to support Harris than were dog owners, or voters who had a cat and a dog. About 6 in 10 women who owned a cat but not a dog supported Harris, according to AP VoteCast. She did similarly well among women who did not own either kind of pet.
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Crypto Adoption Is Surging, and Plus Wallet Is Leading the ChargeFormer Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, along with his family, has sought asylum in Moscow after surrendering control of Syria. The development marks the end of his family's nearly six-decade reign. Russia has been a staunch supporter of Assad throughout Syria's civil war, and Moscow now faces a strategic challenge. Russian military bases, essential to the Kremlin's geopolitical influence, are at risk as rebel forces consolidate power. Despite tension, Russia aims to ensure the safety of its strategic military bases in Syria, including the Hmeimim airbase and the Tartous naval facility, by negotiating political solutions under UN auspices. The situation, however, remains highly volatile with various military factions at play. (With inputs from agencies.)