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Pete Tychsen, President & Founder of Preservation Financial Group Interviewed on the Influential Entrepreneur Podcast Discussing Having a Retirement Income Plan in WritingNikolas Lemmel says his online reputation firm Maximatic Media were called in by a London restaurant - who do not wish to be named - when they found their business targeted by online gangsters. He claims a shell-shocked London restaurant owner woke to find a barrage of one-star reviews had dragged her Google rating from 4.9 to 2.3 virtually overnight. Nikolas says the scathing reviews accused the independent eatery as being racist, giving guests food poisoning and offering all-round poor service. The owner then received an anonymous email from the review-bombing mafia to claim responsibility and demand £10,000 in cryptocurrency Bitcoin. He explains the attackers were using AI-powered bot farms across the world to dupe Google into thinking they were legitimate customers writing reviews from London on a smartphone. Maximatic Media worked with Google to remove the fake reviews and built a digital strategy that encouraged loyal customers to write positive ones. It's claimed they restored the restaurant's Google profile to a 4.8-star rating within a month and the establishment hasn't been contacted by the gang since. Google claim they use a combination of technology, expert analysts, and community reports to tackle fraudulent content and insist perpetrators can face account suspension and even legal action. Nikolas says he's witnessing a scary rise in automated attacks that put livelihoods in limbo. However he warned there isn't much you can do to stop this kind of attack and internet users should pray it doesn't happen to them. Nikolas said: “Usually we see competitors attempting to decrease the standing of a business within the eyes of a local customer base but this was an outside party. They were trying to extort money to remove these reviews. “They were like a review-bombing mafia. They were using bot farms to mask the IP address of the accounts and emulate a mobile device that was in the area of the restaurant. Usually if someone was to leave a review from a different country then it would be easy to get it removed but in this case it was a lot more difficult. She was extremely thankful that we got all of those reviews down and she didn't succumb to the extortion attempt. “There weren't many precautions she could have taken to stop the review-bombing mafia from demolishing her rating. There isn't much you can do other than pray you don't become a victim of this sort of attempt. It's scary. Unless your business is within the IT field this is above a lot of people's pay grades and that's why it's hard to work out where it's coming from or how to stop it. It's important people reach out to specialists in these sorts of situations because it's a tailored approach depending on what's happening.” If you see a business get hundreds of reviews within seconds then that's a very easy tell-tale sign that it's probably being targeted by an automated attack. Maximatic Media was founded in 2020 to help small businesses manage their online reputation through targeted PR strategies. Nikolas says they've recently ramped up their crisis-management work to combat online villains abusing modern technology to target businesses. He says the AI mafia continued to flood the restaurant with negative reviews while they worked with Google to remove them but over time they decreased. The owner was encouraged to post a statement on social media outlining what had happened and to contact loyal customers with incentives to support her during the difficult time. New positive reviews helped turn the tide against the attackers and restore the restaurant's reputation for the grateful owner. Nikolas believes many platforms and websites don't have the capabilities to deal with complex AI attacks yet and fears the attacks are becoming more complex. Nikolas said: “We've seen a rise of these sorts of situations where businesses are repeatedly facing these risks of having their livelihoods put into this limbo zone. It is something many websites and platforms are working on making improvements in but sadly the attacks are also becoming increasingly complex and advanced too so it's a never-ending game of catch-up.” A spokesperson for Google said: Our policies clearly state reviews must be based on real experiences and information, and we use a combination of technology, expert analysts, and community reports to monitor for fraudulent content. When we find scammers trying to mislead people, we take action ranging from content removal to account suspension and even litigation. You can find out more at the Maximatic Media website .
The European Commission has approved a Romanian state aid measure worth €790 million (approximately RON 3.9 billion ) to address the exceptional costs associated with the closure of four uncompetitive coal mines in the Jiu Valley — Lonea , Lupeni , Livezeni , and Vulcan . This decision aligns with the European Union’s state aid rules and supports Romania’s efforts to phase out coal production by 2032, in accordance with the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and the Territorial Plan for a Just Transition . The beneficiary of this measure is Societatea Complexul Energetic Valea Jiului S.A. , the operator of the four mines and the Paroșeni power plant . The allocated funds will cover social costs for workers affected by the mine closures, as well as safety and environmental rehabilitation measures. This includes securing mine shafts, repairing environmental damage, and reclaiming land for future use. The aid will be allocated for eligible costs incurred between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2032 . To ensure transparency and compliance, an independent consultant will be appointed to monitor coal extraction, ensuring it is limited to public safety needs, such as preventing spontaneous combustion. Annual reports will be provided to maintain oversight. “This measure will help Romania carry out the necessary safety and rehabilitation work to facilitate mine closures while mitigating the social impact of the transition. It ensures that no one is left behind in the green transition,” said European Commission Vice-President Margrethe Vestager . The European Commission evaluated the measure under Article 4 of Council Decision 2010/787/EU , determining that the aid strictly covers the exceptional costs arising from the mine closures, with no link to current production. Based on these findings, the Commission deemed the measure compatible with EU internal market rules.We need a Minister for Men – why do we only make special cases of women & minorities when it’s boys who are struggling?French ambassador celebrates achievements of 2024, reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral
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ATLANTA , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cousins Properties Incorporated (the "Company" or "Cousins") (NYSE:CUZ) announced today that its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP (the "Operating Partnership"), has priced an offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2032 at 99.463% of the principal amount. The offering is expected to close on December 17, 2024 , subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Cousins intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund a portion of the purchase price of 601 West 2nd Street, also known as Sail Tower, an 804,000 square foot trophy lifestyle office property in Austin (the "Sail Tower Acquisition"), and the remainder to repay borrowings under its credit facility and for general corporate purposes. In the event the Sail Tower Acquisition is not completed, Cousins will use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition and development of office properties, other opportunistic investments and the repayment of debt. The notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company. J.P. Morgan, Truist Securities, US Bancorp, BofA Securities, Morgan Stanley, PNC Capital Markets LLC, TD Securities and Wells Fargo Securities are acting as joint book-running managers. A shelf registration statement relating to these securities is effective with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. Copies of these documents may be obtained by contacting J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York , 10179, Attention: Investment Grade Syndicate Desk, 3rd Floor, telephone collect at 1-212-834-4533; Truist Securities, Inc., Attention: Prospectus Department, 303 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308, telephone: 800-685-4786, or e-mail: TruistSecurities.prospectus@Truist.com ; or U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., Attention: High Grade Syndicate, 214 North Tryon Street, 26th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28202, or by telephone at: (877) 558-2607. Electronic copies of these documents are also available from the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov . This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the notes, nor shall it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. About Cousins Properties Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT"). The Company, based in Atlanta, GA and acting through the Operating Partnership, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high growth Sun Belt markets. Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets, and opportunistic investments. Forward-Looking Statements Certain matters contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws and are subject to uncertainties and risks, as itemized in Item 1A included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024 . These forward-looking statements include information about the Company's possible or assumed future results of the business and the Company's financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and objectives. They also include, among other things, statements regarding subjects that are forward-looking by their nature, such as: guidance and underlying assumptions; business and financial strategy; future debt financings; future acquisitions and dispositions of operating assets or joint venture interests; future acquisitions and dispositions of land, including ground leases; future acquisitions of investments in real estate debt; future development and redevelopment opportunities; future issuances and repurchases of common stock, limited partnership units, or preferred stock; future distributions; projected capital expenditures; market and industry trends; future occupancy or volume and velocity of leasing activity; entry into new markets, changes in existing market concentrations, or exits from existing markets; future changes in interest rates and liquidity of capital markets; and all statements that address operating performance, events, investments, or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to creating value for stockholders. Any forward-looking statements are based upon management's beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance, taking into account information that is currently available. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations may change as a result of possible events or factors, not all of which are known. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations may vary materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Actual results may vary from forward-looking statements due to, but not limited to, the following: the availability and terms of capital and our ability to obtain and maintain financing arrangements on terms favorable to us or at all; the ability to refinance or repay indebtedness as it matures; any changes to our credit rating; the failure of purchase, sale, or other contracts to ultimately close; the failure to achieve anticipated benefits from acquisitions, developments, investments, or dispositions; the effect of common stock or operating partnership unit issuances, including those undertaken on a forward basis, which may negatively affect the market price of our common stock; the availability of buyers and pricing with respect to the disposition of assets; changes in national and local economic conditions, the real estate industry, and the commercial real estate markets in which we operate (including supply and demand changes), particularly in Atlanta , Austin , Tampa , Charlotte , Phoenix , Dallas , and Nashville , including the impact of high unemployment, volatility in the public equity and debt markets, and international economic and other conditions; threatened terrorist attacks or sociopolitical unrest such as political instability, civil unrest, armed hostilities, or political activism, which may result in a disruption of day-to-day building operations; changes to our strategy in regard to our real estate assets may require impairment to be recognized; leasing risks, including the ability to obtain new tenants or renew expiring tenants, the ability to lease newly-developed and/or recently acquired space, the failure of a tenant to commence or complete tenant improvements on schedule or to occupy leased space, and the risk of declining leasing rates; changes in the preferences of our tenants brought about by the desire for co-working arrangements, trends toward utilizing less office space per employee, and the effect of employees working remotely; any adverse change in the financial condition or liquidity of one or more of our tenants or borrowers under our real estate debt investments; volatility in interest rates (including the impact upon the effectiveness of forward interest rate contract arrangements) and insurance rates; inflation; competition from other developers or investors; the risks associated with real estate developments (such as zoning approval, receipt of required permits, construction delays, cost overruns, and leasing risk); supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and increased construction costs; risks associated with security breaches through cyberattacks, cyber intrusions or otherwise, as well as other significant disruptions of our information technology networks and related systems, which support our operations and our buildings; changes in senior management, changes in the Company's board of directors, and the loss of key personnel; the potential liability for uninsured losses, condemnation, or environmental issues; the potential liability for a failure to meet regulatory requirements, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and similar laws or the impact of any investigation regarding the same; the financial condition and liquidity of, or disputes with, joint venture partners; any failure to comply with debt covenants under debt instruments and credit agreements; any failure to continue to qualify for taxation as a real estate investment trust or meet regulatory requirements; potential changes to state, local, or federal regulations applicable to our business; material changes in dividend rates on common shares or other securities or the ability to pay those dividends; potential changes to the tax laws impacting real estate investment trusts and real estate in general; risks associated with climate change and severe weather events, as well as the regulatory efforts intended to reduce the effects of climate changes and investor and public perception of our efforts to respond to the same; the impact of newly adopted accounting principles on our accounting policies and on period-to-period comparisons of financial results; risks associated with possible federal, state, local, or property tax audits; and those additional risks and environmental or other factors discussed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company cannot guarantee the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements contained in this press release, and the Company does not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Contacts Roni Imbeaux Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations 404-407-1104 rimbeaux@cousins.com View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cousins-properties-announces-pricing-of-senior-notes-offering-302330787.html SOURCE Cousins Properties
Ship strikes kill thousands of whales. A study of hot spots could map out solutionsWe now know who police have in custody for the murder of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson — and digital sleuths have already found his Goodreads account. Indeed, a perusal of 26-year-old suspect Luigi Mangione's apparent Goodreads page shows that his favorite books include Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World," Ashlee Vance's 2017 biography of Elon Musk, and — incredibly — "The Lorax" by Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Along with that strange trifecta, the thirst-inspiring person of interest also listed books about artificial intelligence and Big Data as some of his faves, rounded out with self-help drek about forming better habits and attaining " the ultimate male body ." Outside of his favorites page, the onetime high school valedictorian and Ivy League graduate also gave a four-star review to Unabomber Ted Kaczynski's manifesto, "Industrial Society and Its Future." "He was a violent individual — rightfully imprisoned — who maimed innocent people," the young suspect wrote in his review of the infamous document. "While these actions tend to be characterized as those of a crazy luddite, however, they are more accurately seen as those of an extreme political revolutionary." "When all other forms of communication fail, violence is necessary to survive," Mangione continued. "You may not like his methods, but to see things from his perspective, it's not terrorism, it's war and revolution." Among his favorite quotes , which the Amazon-owned social network allows users to select and show on their profiles, is another telling missive from Yuval Noah Harari, the author of "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind." "How many young college graduates have taken demanding jobs in high-powered firms, vowing that they will work hard to earn money that will enable them to retire and pursue their real interests when they are thirty-five?" the Harari quote reads. "But by the time they reach that age, they have large mortgages, children to school, houses in the suburbs that necessitate at least two cars per family, and a sense that life is not worth living without really good wine and expensive holidays abroad." Paired with close reads of his other social media accounts and excerpts from his own manifesto , Mangione seems very much like a lot of young men his age: intelligent but disaffected, struggling to figure out his place in the world, and interested in what it means to be a man in a changing world. Put together, those positions may have radicalized him — but just hours ago, we'd never have anticipated that the then-anonymous killer was a fan of Elon Musk and Richard Dawkins. More on the Thompson murder: Health Insurance Companies Pull Down Information About Executives After Assassination of CEO Share This ArticleInside The Alleged ‘Serial Sexual Violence’ Of 2 Luxury Real Estate Agents And Their BrotherFat Joe Offers Horrific Take on NBA Centers, Disrespects Shaquille O'Neal, Others in Process
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Editor’s note: During the holiday season, the Fort Worth Report is looking back at the stories you told us you appreciated the most in 2024. New Heights High School’s impact will almost certainly extend beyond Fort Worth, according to two state senators. The school, which opened in September, was the first adult charter school to open in Texas. The one-of-a-kind campus helps students secure a full-fledged diploma while simultaneously earning college credit from Tarrant County College. State Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, was the author of Senate Bill 2032, the law that paved the way for New Heights. Creighton, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Education, toured the school alongside Gov. Greg Abbott in late September . Creighton was impressed to see students excited about pursuing their education. He also saw an opportunity to build on the momentum of New Heights and SB 2023 and help an estimated 7 million Texans ages 18 to 50 who lack a high school diploma, he said. “This is a great opportunity to scale this success so that we can see these opportunities in the Valley in South Texas and in far West Texas,” Creighton told the Fort Worth Report. “We could see these opportunities and continue across the state to reach those 7 million individuals.” Get essential daily news for the Fort Worth area. Sign up for insightful, in-depth stories — completely free. He sees the millions of Texans who don’t have a high school diploma as an untapped resource that could maintain the state’s status as the job creation engine of the U.S. “We want all good paying jobs across the spectrum to be filled by those who want to go to work and want to make a difference in their professional career,” the state senator said. “New Heights could not be a better example of a launch like that for a future career.” New Heights is meeting the needs of southeast Fort Worth’s Stop Six community, said state Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford. King was excited to see the unique charter school bring together Fort Worth ISD, TCC and other community partners. Typically, traditional school districts oppose charter schools. What makes New Heights even sweeter for King is that the campus is in his district, which includes much of south Fort Worth and parts of Tarrant County. “You always want home to be in front of everyone else,” King said. 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If you share our stories on social media, please tag us in your posts using @FortWorthReport on Facebook and @FortWorthReport on Twitter. by Jacob Sanchez, Fort Worth Report December 23, 2024DALLAS — Third base has quickly become the hot topic of discussion for the Cardinals this “hot stove” season, particularly as it pertains to eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove Award winner Nolan Arenado and his future in St. Louis. Depending upon your perspective, Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak either added heat to the situation with his straightforward comments on Monday, or he simply acknowledged the already rising temperature. Mozeliak’s declaration that he intends to try to trade Arenado this winter likely directly affects the future of the Cardinals’ other Nolan. If the Cardinals execute an Arenado trade, Nolan Gorman instantly becomes a front-runner to take over at third base. When asked about Gorman’s best fit defensively with the current roster, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol hedged. “It’s hard to speak to that definitively,” Marmol said. “We don’t know what our roster is going to look like in a few weeks. Once we get past some of this, we’ll have a better understanding. But right now, he’s ready to do whatever he’s asked to do, and he’s in a good head space to be able to do that.” Regarding the specific fit at third base for Gorman, Marmol walked a tightrope and tacitly acknowledged the fit without disregarding the fact that Arenado remains a Cardinal for the moment. “He feels comfortable at multiple positions — third, second,” Marmol said of Gorman. “He came up as a third baseman. He’s obviously done a nice job at second. He turns a good double play. He’ll do whatever he’s asked to, and he’s in a good spot, mentally, to be able to do it.” Coming off a productive season in 2023 when he led the team in home runs (27) and slugging percentage (.478), Gorman had wildly varying stretches at the plate in 2024. Gorman, 24, slashed .196/.261/.363 with four home runs through his first 28 games (26 starts). Then the left-handed-hitting slugger’s offense picked up in May to the tune of a .242/.359/.561 with six home runs in 21 games (19 starts). After a dreadful June, he again experienced an uptick in July (.262/.304/.477 in 20 games). However, his at-bats featured too much swing-and-miss. He registered a whiff rate of 38.7% and a strikeout rate of 37.6%, both among the bottom 1% in the majors. Ultimately, Gorman’s struggles outweighed his periods of success this past season, and he ultimately finished the year back in the minors. Both Mozeliak and Marmol expressed optimism in the impact newly hired hitting coach Brant Brown will have on Gorman’s performance this coming season. Brown has already made a trip to Arizona and spent time with Gorman since joining the coaching staff in late October. “I think he’s in a really good spot; Brownie was able to spend some time with him and just candidly speak to what he feels, what he feels hasn’t gone well,” Marmol said. “Here is what I like about Brownie: He’s able to speak different languages in a sense of if someone is a highly analytical, he’s able to speak to that. If someone is more off feel he’s able to speak to the swing and has a really, really good understanding of that swing. If someone wants to just talk about mechanics, he can do that. He’s been able to relate to a variety of our guys how they like taking in information.” In Gorman’s case, that means understanding how Gorman’s “gather” plays a crucial role in his success or lack thereof in the batter’s box. Marmol characterized Brown’s ability to speak to that as “amazing.” Not only did Gorman begin his professional career in the minors as a third baseman, but defensive metrics show that Gorman struggles more when fielding balls hit to his right. At third base, the foul line is to Gorman’s right and cuts down the amount of territory he’ll have to cover in that direction. Gorman’s fit at third also potentially opens up more time at second base for Brendan Donovan, who improved defensively at that position this past season. Intriguing prospect Thomas Saggese, who the Cardinals acquired at the trade deadline in 2023, also seems to fit best defensively at second base. If the old adage about needing power hitters at the corner infield positions still applies, Gorman might be the biggest power threat the Cardinals currently have along with Willson Contreras. This coming season, Contreras will shift from catcher to first base. In a season that the Cardinals profess will be about opportunity for their young players, Gorman and third base almost seem a destined match. “Nolan Gorman, what is he if he gets 550 plate appearances,” Mozeliak said. “Is he going to be someone that can put up 35 home runs but still have a strong on-base percentage and slug to go with it or is it going to be too much swing and miss? If he becomes the hitter we believe he’s capable of, we believe he can be that middle-of-the-order bat.” How did Mozeliak respond to notion of it being difficult to find the sort of playing time that will grant Gorman 550 at-bats with the current roster? “It’s not hard, ultimately, the roster is going to have to change a little bit,” Mozeliak said. “As far as mapping it out as we’re currently constructed, you could argue it is (hard), but my point is the roster is going to change between now and the time we get to February.”
Hobart High is still basking in the real glow of Sunday’s “60 Minutes” appearance that chronicled the school’s experience with an artificial intelligence tutor called Khanmigo. Newsman Anderson Cooper talked with students and teachers and recorded a podcast with Superintendent Peggy Buffington during a September visit. Sunday’s episode focused on teacher Melissa Higgason’s chemistry class and a lesson plan drawn up by Khanmigo, an AI-powered tool for teachers and a tutor for students. “It’s called Khanmigo — conmigo means “with me,” in Spanish. And Khan is its creator, Sal Khan, the well-known founder of Khan Academy,” Cooper tells the camera. This screengrab of Sunday’s episode of CBS’ “60 Minutes” shows Hobart High School students being interviewed about their experiences with Khanmigo. (Carole Carlson/Post-Tribune) Buffington, Hobart’s former technology director, steered the district into joining the nonprofit Khan Academy in 2017. It produces short online video lessons for students and exercises and materials for teachers. She said Khan reached out last year with a preview of Khanmigo, a new partnership with ChatGPT, an AI model developed by OpenAI, founded by Sam Altman and Greg Brockman. “The demonstration was exhilarating,” said Buffington. “We were captivated by Khanmigo’s innovative approach to learning, engaging students in dynamic Socratic dialogues that sparked our curiosity about the depth of understanding it could foster.” Buffington decided to let surprised Hobart High teachers pilot Khanmigo in the classroom during the spring semester last year. Initially, teachers worried Khanmigo might enable cheating, but they found guardrails in place to alert them. “It has been a game changer,” said English teacher Stephanie Franco of Khanmigo. “I’ve been able to differentiate in ways I haven’t been able to before.” In a Post-Tribune story last year, Franco said she reviews her students’ chat history with Khanmigo and can see what they’re struggling with in her class. “It’s controversial, but there are more benefits than drawbacks. It never gives them answers. It says, ‘Let’s try another way.’” Meanwhile, Buffington said the response from the “60 Minutes” show has been amazing “There has been an incredible response from our community. I believe they are proud of the work our teachers and students have done,” said Buffington. Hobart has been providing feedback to Khan since March 2023. “They have a sense of accomplishment in helping Khanmigo be all it can be ...,” she said of students and teachers. Teachers attest that Khanmigo can save them hours of time developing lesson plans, providing them with more individual time with their students. As students query Khanmigo about assignments, teachers can view the interaction and detect where students are struggling. “It gives me a lot of insight as a teacher in terms of who I need to spend that one-on-one time with,” Higgason told Cooper. Hobart was one of three local districts out of 36 in Indiana to win state Department of Education grants last year to work with an AI platform this year. Besides Hobart, the districts were Hanover Community and Porter Township. The grant also provides training for about 2,500 educators in how to integrate AI tools into instruction. State Secretary of Education Katie Jenner said a new national report showed about 87% of educators haven’t had AI training. The School Town of Munster also began using Khanmigo this year. “We certainly have teachers who have identified and are utilizing the available teacher tools, while others have yet to fully dive into the resource,” said Superintendent Bret Heller. He said he’s visited teachers at the secondary level who are using Khanmigo extensively in innovative ways. “Anecdotally, I’ve spoken to several students to get their input, and they have all given me great reviews of their experience so far with the platform.” Buffington is convinced the AI education revolution is here. “We want educators, parents, and communities to understand the invaluable role AI plays in the success of students, and Khanmigo exemplifies this beautifully... The future belongs to those who can effectively and ethically utilize AI tools in the workplace,” said Buffington. Carole Carlson is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has thanked medical and emergency workers and defence force members who have given up their Christmas to help others. Login or signup to continue reading In his Christmas message, Mr Albanese said they do much to make this season of celebration and reflection possible. "I want to say thank you to our medical workers and emergency personnel, our charity and hospitality workers and those serving in the Australian Defence Force here and overseas - everyone who has given up their Christmas to help others in our community," he said on Tuesday. "I do want to wish everyone the very best and a peaceful and joyful Christmas." Mr Albanese plans to spend Christmas Day in Darwin, where commemorations are being held to mark 50 years since Cyclone Tracy devastated Australia's most northern capital. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton celebrated Australian stoicism in the face of financial pressures in his Christmas message on Tuesday. "With everything costing more, many Australians had to make do with less," he said on Tuesday. "The struggle was acute for so many Australians, and it will be a hard Christmas for many. "I salute our charity workers, our food banks, and those feeding the poor and homeless who, although overstretched, are always outstanding in what they do." The Australian spirit shone through what was, for many, a difficult 2024. "Contending with financial pressures this year, Australians carried on with stoicism - as is the Australian way," Mr Dutton said. "I saw this commendable spirit first-hand across the country: talking to workers and small business owners; hard-hit farmers, fishermen, and manufacturers; and in families under financial pressure." He urged Australians to remember those facing hardship. "This Christmas, we spare a thought for those less fortunate and those doing it tough," he said. "Many of us will know individuals and families who really are struggling and where we can, we should reach out to those who might not be experiencing the spirit of Christmas." While many Australians may feel their burdens unbearable, the story of Christmas demonstrates that hope is ever-present, said Reverend Charissa Suli, President of the Uniting Church in Australia. "I hear stories of grief, fatigue, and isolation from communities across the country," Rev Suli said. "Our world is in conflict. It can feel like hope is not enough. "But the Christmas story speaks to these very struggles. Just like hope was born into poverty on that first Christmas, so is hope born into our broken world." Bishop Vincent Long, the Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Parramatta in Sydney's west, similarly implored Australians not to become despondent in the face of adversity, but to take heart in the message of Christmas. Mr Dutton concluded his message with an acknowledgement of previous generations of Australians for making it the country it is today. "We really are the custodians of their legacy," he said. "And may we ensure, as they did, that this nation is prosperous, secure, and united. "From my family to yours, I wish all Australians a very happy, relaxing, and safe Christmas." Australian Associated Press DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Get the latest property and development news here. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. WEEKLY Follow the Newcastle Knights in the NRL? Don't miss your weekly Knights update. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!
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