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x-ph NoneSEOUL, South Korea , Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have unveiled a reliable companion for industrial work, the wearable robot ‘X-ble Shoulder.’ This device, just by being worn, can increase workers’ efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Two videos released on Hyundai Motor Group’s YouTube channel show the X-ble Shoulder in action, including product features and the development story . Hyundai Motor and Kia unveiled the X-ble Shoulder at Wearable Robot Tech Day held at the Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang near Seoul . The X-ble brand — a combination of ‘X,’ symbolizing infinite potential, and ‘able,’ indicating that anything can be realized — heralds a new era in wearable technology. The X-ble Shoulder, the first product in the X-ble line, is an industrial wearable robot developed by Hyundai Motor and Kia’s Robotics LAB. When used in ‘overhead work’ where the arm is raised, it can assist the user’s upper arm muscle strength and reduce the burden on the upper extremity musculoskeletal system. The X-ble Shoulder will find use in various industries, including construction, shipbuilding, aviation and agriculture, not just automobiles. Following its domestic launch, the companies plan to gradually expand sales to overseas markets. In addition to the X-ble Shoulder, Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to develop an industrial wearable robot ‘X-ble Waist’ to assist the waist when lifting heavy loads, and a medical wearable robot ‘X-ble MEX’ for the rehabilitation of the walking impaired. “The X-ble Shoulder is a wearable robot that leverages the technical capabilities of the Robotics LAB and implements feedback from actual users,” said Dong Jin Hyun , Vice President and Head of Robotics LAB at Hyundai Motor and Kia. “Going forward, we aim to expand the availability of wearable robots, creating products that work naturally with users to enhance their daily lives. By pushing technological boundaries, we will make these beneficial products accessible to more people.” SOURCE Hyundai Motor Company; Kia CorporationSEOUL, South Korea , Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have unveiled a reliable companion for industrial work, the wearable robot ‘X-ble Shoulder.’ This device, just by being worn, can increase workers’ efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Two videos released on Hyundai Motor Group’s YouTube channel show the X-ble Shoulder in action, including product features and the development story . Hyundai Motor and Kia unveiled the X-ble Shoulder at Wearable Robot Tech Day held at the Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang near Seoul . The X-ble brand — a combination of ‘X,’ symbolizing infinite potential, and ‘able,’ indicating that anything can be realized — heralds a new era in wearable technology. The X-ble Shoulder, the first product in the X-ble line, is an industrial wearable robot developed by Hyundai Motor and Kia’s Robotics LAB. When used in ‘overhead work’ where the arm is raised, it can assist the user’s upper arm muscle strength and reduce the burden on the upper extremity musculoskeletal system. The X-ble Shoulder will find use in various industries, including construction, shipbuilding, aviation and agriculture, not just automobiles. Following its domestic launch, the companies plan to gradually expand sales to overseas markets. In addition to the X-ble Shoulder, Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to develop an industrial wearable robot ‘X-ble Waist’ to assist the waist when lifting heavy loads, and a medical wearable robot ‘X-ble MEX’ for the rehabilitation of the walking impaired. “The X-ble Shoulder is a wearable robot that leverages the technical capabilities of the Robotics LAB and implements feedback from actual users,” said Dong Jin Hyun , Vice President and Head of Robotics LAB at Hyundai Motor and Kia. “Going forward, we aim to expand the availability of wearable robots, creating products that work naturally with users to enhance their daily lives. By pushing technological boundaries, we will make these beneficial products accessible to more people.” SOURCE Hyundai Motor Company; Kia CorporationTrump names envoy to Panama after urging US reassert control over canal

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins were ready to deal veteran defensive tackle Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the Nov. 5 trade deadline until Mike McDaniel stepped in. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins were ready to deal veteran defensive tackle Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the Nov. 5 trade deadline until Mike McDaniel stepped in. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins were ready to deal veteran defensive tackle Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the Nov. 5 trade deadline until Mike McDaniel stepped in. “I may or may not have thrown an adult temper tantrum,” Miami’s coach said, confirming the news first reported by NFL Network Sunday morning. The Dolphins were 2-6 and had lost three straight at that point. They’d played four uninspired games without their starting quarterback, going 1-3 after Tua Tagovailoa went on injured reserve on Sept. 17 with a concussion. Campbell would have had a chance to rejoin the contending Ravens, and Miami would have received a 2026 fifth-round pick in return, NFL Network reported. McDaniel argued that Campbell was too valuable to lose. “I was happy that they brought me into the conversations,” Campbell said after Miami’s 34-15 win over the New England Patriots. “They didn’t have to say anything to me at all. We had a really good conversation about what we think about this team, where we are. We felt like we had a good shot to get back into the fight.” Added McDaniel: “I think it wasn’t like it was (GM) Chris (Grier) versus me. ... That’s the tricky thing about Chris’ job is he has to look long-term and short-term at the same time, what’s the best for the organization.” Campbell, a 17-year veteran, signed with the Dolphins after playing for Atlanta last season. Players and coaches have praised the 38-year-old’s contributions on the field and in the locker room. “There’s no one’s game I’ve come to respect more than Calais up front on the D-line,” defensive tackle Zach Sieler said, “being with him this year and just the energy, the attitude and the mindset he brings every week. It can’t be matched, and that’s the reason why he is who he is today and doing what he’s doing at 17 years.” Campbell leads the team with four sacks. With back-to-back sacks in Weeks 10 and 11, he became the eighth player 38 or older to record sacks in consecutive games since the 1970 merger. He also has nine tackles for loss, giving him at least five tackles for loss in 15 of his 17 seasons. He played for Baltimore from 2020-2022, totaling 11 sacks and 113 tackles. “I think he means a great deal to not only the defensive line room, but the entire defense as well as the entire team,” McDaniel said earlier this week. “It’s rare for a guy to get here when he did, and then be voted, with such conviction, captain. I think the way that he operates to be a pro, I think has had a substantial impact on a lot of players that hadn’t been fortunate enough to be around someone with sustained success like he’s had.” The Dolphins have won three straight games since the deadline. Miami’s defense held the Patriots scoreless until the fourth quarter on Sunday. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Campbell broke down the team’s pregame huddle as he has done before most games this season. He was also seen coaching up rookie linebacker Chop Robinson, who is always seeking pointers from the six-time Pro Bowler. “My job is to speak on behalf of what’s the best thing for the 2024 Dolphins,” McDaniel said. “I’m just fortunate to work in an organization where myself and the GM can be transparent and work together. “And he didn’t want to see any more adult temper tantrums.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Advertisement Advertisement

Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans in Congress plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nation’s voting procedures, seeing an opportunity with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress. They want to push through long-sought changes such as voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. They say the measures are needed to restore public confidence in elections. That's after an erosion of trust that Democrats note has been fueled by false claims from Donald Trump and his allies of widespread fraud in the 2020 election. Democrats say they are willing to work with the GOP but want any changes to make it easier, not harder, to vote. Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out NEW YORK (AP) — A lot of Americans, after an intense presidential election campaign, are looking for a break in political news. That's evident in cable television news ratings and a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll found nearly two-thirds of Americans saying they've found the need recently to cut down on their consumption of political and government news. That's particularly true among Democrats following President-elect Donald Trump's victory, although a significant number of Republicans and independents feel the same way. Cable networks MSNBC and CNN are really seeing a slump. That's also happened in years past for networks that particularly appeal to supporters of one candidate. Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital while the WHO chief says he was meters away JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment on Thursday took place just “meters away” as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa. He says a crew member was hurt. The strikes followed several days of Houthi attacks and launches setting off sirens in Israel. Israel's military says it attacked infrastructure used by the Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa, power stations and ports. The Israeli military didn't immediate respond to questions about the WHO chief's statement. Israel's plan to double the number of settlers in the Golan Heights is met with conflicting emotions EIN ZIVAN, Golan Heights (AP) — Earlier this month, Syrian leader Bashar Assad was ousted after nearly 25 years in power. Within hours, Israeli tanks rolled into the Golan Heights' demilitarized buffer zone in Syria created as part of a 1974 ceasefire between the countries. Days later, the Israeli government approved a plan to double the population of settlers in the Golan Heights. Israel seized the mountainous region from Syria in 1967, and most of the world considers it occupied Syrian territory. In the towns and kibbutzim of Israeli-controlled Golan, the news has been met with a mixture of skepticism, excitement and shock. Previous attempts to encourage more settlement in the Golan have received a lukewarm response. India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies aged 92 NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. The hospital said Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences late Thursday after his health deteriorated due to “sudden loss of consciousness at home.". He was “being treated for age-related medical conditions,” the statement added. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh became one of India’s longest-serving prime ministers for 10 years and earned a reputation as a man of great personal integrity. But his sterling image was tainted by allegations of corruption against his ministers. How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The benchmark index posted its first back-to-back annual gains of more than 20% since 1998. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn’t just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin and gold surged and “Roaring Kitty” reappeared to briefly reignite the meme stock craze. Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices New data shows holiday sales rose this year even as Americans wrestled with still high prices in many grocery necessities and other financial worries. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, holiday sales from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve climbed 3.8%, a faster pace than the 3.1% increase from a year earlier. The measure tracks all kinds of payments including cash and debit cards. This year, retailers were even more under the gun to get shoppers in to buy early and in bulk since there were five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mastercard SpendingPulse says the last five days of the season accounted for 10% of the spending. Sales of clothing, electronics and Jewelry rose. Pope brings Holy Year and prayers for better future to Rome prison, a 'cathedral of pain and hope' ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prison. Francis traveled to Rebibbia prison Thursday on a frigid morning. He knocked on the door to the chapel and walked across the threshold. It was reenacting the gesture he performed at St. Peter’s Basilica two nights earlier on Christmas Eve. The opening of the Basilica's Holy Door officially kicked off the Jubilee year. It's a church tradition dating to 1300 that nowadays occurs every 25 years and involves the faithful coming to Rome on pilgrimages. About 32 million people are expected in Rome in 2025. Why this Mexican American woman played a vital role in the US sacramental peyote trade MIRANDO CITY, Texas (AP) — Amada Cardenas, a Mexican American woman who lived in the tiny border town of Mirando City in South Texas, played an important role in the history of the peyote trade. She and her husband were the first federally licensed peyote dealers who harvested and sold the sacramental plant to followers of the Native American Church in the 1930s. After her husband's death in 1967, Cardenas continued to welcome generations of Native American Church members to her home until her death in 2005, just before her 101st birthday. What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 of 67 people on board The crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan has killed 38 of 67 people on board. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from Azerbaijani capital Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus on Wednesday when it was diverted for reasons that aren’t fully clear yet. It crashed while making an attempt to land in Aktau in Kazakhstan after flying east across the Caspian Sea. Officials in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia haven't commented on a possible cause of the crash pending an official investigation. Some commentators pointed out holes in the plane's tail section pictured after the crash as a sign that it could have been fired upon by air defense systems.NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler brought a new putting grip to the Hero World Challenge and felt enough improvement to be satisfied with the result, a 5-under 67 that left him three shots behind Cameron Young on Thursday. Young was playing for the first time since the BMW Championship more than three months ago and found great success on and around the greens of Albany Golf Club, chipping beautifully and holing four birdie putts from 15 feet or longer for his 64. He led by two shots over Justin Thomas in his first competition since his daughter was born a few weeks ago. Thomas ran off four straight birdies late in his round and was a fraction of an inch away with a fifth. The big surprise was Scheffler, the No. 1 player in golf who looked as good as he has all year in compiling eight victories, including an Olympic gold medal. His iron play has no equal. His putting at times has kept him from winning more or winning bigger. He decided to try to a “saw” putting grip from about 20 feet or closer — the putter rests between his right thumb and his fingers, with his left index finger pointed down the shaft. “I’m always looking for ways to improve,” Scheffler said. Scheffler last year began working with renowned putting instructor Phil Kenyon, and he says Kenyon mentioned the alternative putting grip back then. “But it was really our first time working together and it’s something that’s different than what I’ve done in the past,” Scheffler said. “This year I had thought about it from time to time, and it was something that we had just said let’s table that for the end of the season, take a look at it. “Figured this is a good week to try stuff.” He opened with a wedge to 2 feet and he missed a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-5 third. But he holed a birdie from about the same distance at the next par 5, No. 6, and holed a sliding 6-footer on the ninth to save par. His longest putt was his last hole, from 12 feet for a closing birdie. “I really enjoyed the way it felt,” he said. “I felt like I’m seeing some improvements in my stroke.” Young, regarded as the best active player without a PGA Tour victory, is treating this holiday tournament as the start of a new season. He worked on getting stronger and got back to the basics in his powerful golf swing. And on this day, he was dialed in with his short game. He only struggled to save par twice and kept piling up birdies in his bogey-free round on an ideal day in the Bahamas. “The wind wasn’t blowing much so it was relatively stress-free,” Young said. Patrick Cantlay, along with Scheffler playing for the first time since the Presidents Cup, also was at 67 with Ludvig Aberg, Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala. Thomas also took this occasion to do a little experimenting against a 20-man field. He has using a 46-inch driver at home — a little more than an inch longer than his regular driver — in a bid to gain more speed. On a day with little wind, on a golf course with some room off the tee, he decided to put it in play. “Just with it being a little bit longer, I just kind of have to get the club out in front of me and get on top of it a little bit more,” Thomas said. “I drove the hell out of it on the back, so that was nice to try something different and have it go a little bit better on the back.” Thomas said the longer driver gives him 2 or 3 mph in ball speed and 10 extra yards in the air. “It’s very specific for courses, but gave it a try,” he said. Conditions were easy enough that only four players in field failed to break par, with Jason Day bringing up the rear with a 75. AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

PA holds special session on religion, society, global challengesLANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The ball bounced through KaVonte Turpin’s legs and stopped at the 1-yard line. He picked it up, made a spin move and was off to the races. was the highlight of the at Washington on Sunday that ended their losing streak at five. That came with just under three minutes left, and then an onside kick for a TD to provide a little happiness in the middle of a lost season. “Feels good to win,” coach Mike McCarthy said. “It’s been a minute.” Chauncey Golston ripping the ball out of Brian Robinson Jr.‘s hands for what counted as an interception of Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and Donovan Wilson forcing a fumble of John Bates earlier in the game helped put the Cowboys in position to make it a game, as did the play of Cooper Rush. Turpin’s monster return after initially muffing the retrieval had everyone buzzing. “He did that for timing,” McCarthy said. “That was part of the plan. He’s a special young man. Obviously a huge play for us.” Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves, the All-Pro special teams selection two seasons ago, was the first one down the field and blamed himself for not tackling Turpin when he had the chance. “I’ve made that play 100 times,” Reaves said. “I didn’t make it today, and it cost us the game.” Turpin’s spin move will likely be replayed over and over — and not stopped by many. Receiver CeeDee Lamb called it “his escape move” because Turpin has been showing it off in practice. “I know I can just get them going one way and then spin back the other way,” Turpin said. “That’s just one of my moves when I’m in trouble and I’ve got nowhere to go: something nobody ever seen before.” In a wacky finish that McCarthy likened to a game of Yahtzee, Thomas’ return was almost as unexpected. It came with 14 seconds left after Washington kicker Austin Seibert missed the extra point following Daniels’ 86-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin to leave Dallas up 27-26. “I kind of waited a second and I was like: ‘Should I try? Should I try?’” Thomas said. “I said, ‘I think I’m gonna score the ball,’ so just ran and I scored.” The Cowboys’ playoff odds are still incredibly long at 4-7, but with the New York Giants coming to town next for the traditional Thanksgiving Day game at Dallas, players are willing to dream after winning for the first time since Oct. 6. “Lot of games left,” said Rush, who threw two TD passes. “Pretty insane. ... I think both sides of the ball and special teams picked each other up all game. I think it was a full team effort. Finally picking each other up like we’re supposed to.” ___ AP NFL:

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Share Tweet Share Share Email Cryptocurrencies have proven to be more than just a trend—they’re reshaping the financial world as we know it. With every passing year, new projects emerge, promising groundbreaking solutions and innovative ways to use blockchain technology. If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that the crypto market rewards those who get in early on high-potential projects. From presales to established coins with fresh upgrades, the opportunities are endless. As we step into the new year, one crypto project that’s generating a lot of buzz is Qubetics ($TICS) . Unlike older projects that have struggled with usability and accessibility, Qubetics is addressing these issues head-on. Its focus on real-world applications and user-friendly solutions makes it one of the best crypto presales of 2024, and a must-watch as the new year begins. 1. Qubetics ($TICS): A Revolutionary Approach to Everyday Crypto Use Qubetics isn’t your run-of-the-mill crypto project—it’s a game-changer. 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The next generation of New York City investors are already making their mark in the Big Apple. They come from big-name venture firms like Female Founders Fund and Lerer Hippeau and smaller ones like Chai Ventures. They work in areas like growth, consumer, and health. They canoe, hike, and play pickleball on the weekends. We chatted with some of the young investors — think, under 30 — who are helping to shape the future of venture capitalism in New York City. Here’s who is on the list so far. (This list will be updated periodically.) Layla Alexander — Female Founders Fund Background: Alexander, 25, first entered the industry through an internship with Cleo Capital and Harlem Capital, before landing at FFF as an investor in 2022. Why this VC is notable: She’s excited about the care economy, enterprise climate tech, and healthcare (all very buzzy — and lucrative — sectors these days). Her firm’s portfolio includes the astrology app Co-Star and model Winnie Harlow’s Cay Skin. Fun facts and interests: Her hobbies include running, reading, the sauna, and Pilates. She’s looking for founders who deeply know their market, retain users, and have research that shows their companies can scale. Talia Askowitz — Deerfield Management Background: Askowitz, 26, is a principal at Deerfield Management where she became the firm’s youngest partner at just the age of 25, according to Forbes. She previously worked at AMC Health as a business intelligence intern and was a volunteer research assistant at Mount Sinai Health Systems. Why this VC is notable: She made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2025 and, according to the outlet, has helped deploy over $500 million in capital. Fun facts and interests: She co-authored three papers while at Mount Sinai Health Systems. Lori Berenberg — Bloomberg Beta Background: Berenberg, 29, worked in technical and product management roles after college until she caught the eye of Bloomberg Beta. Transitioning from product management to venture capital was a risk, but she says her background gives her a unique perspective while evaluating startups, allowing her to “bridge the gap between technical innovation and go-to-market,” she told TechCrunch. Why this VC is notable: One of the features she led while working at MongoDB as a product manager is now awaiting a patent. Fun facts and interests: Her hobbies include needlepoint and vintage fashion. She wants to back companies with the potential to be more than great. “It needs a shot at the extraordinary.” Alex Chung — Chai Ventures Background: Chung, 26, got into the venture industry through her mentor, Serena Dayal, a partner at SoftBank Vision Fund, who shared tips on how to navigate the ecosystem. “Most importantly, she imbued me with confidence,” Chung told TechCrunch. Why this VC is notable: She’s into women’s health, identifying it as an area for much potential as the sector — and its need for innovation — steps into the national spotlight. Fun facts and interests: Her hobbies include running, racquet sports, and needlepointing. Besart Çopa — Antler Background: Çopa, 27, started at Antler just this year. He previously held an internship at a16z, then started Chestr, an online shopping platform. The company closed and Copa then joined Antler. He thought about founding another startup but felt he didn’t have an idea he was passionate about, “so the second best thing was to support others who did.” Why this VC is notable: He’s a founder turned principal investor at one of the hottest accelerator programs around. “If I hadn’t chewed glass myself, I would have found it impossible to truly sympathize with the journeys of the founders I support.” Fun facts and interests: He disagrees with the industry’s seeming obsession with young founders. “Let teens be teens,” he said. “Fall in love. Watch the stars. You can still build on the side. If you have an idea you feel in your bones that it must exist, then go for it. Otherwise, you can always start a B2B SaaS [company] later.” His hobbies include reading history and painting. As a pre-seed investor, he has a founder-centric approach to investing and says he’s looking for those who are building focused solutions for niche user problems. “The more niche, the better!” Ethan Daly — Shine Capital Background: Daly, 27, started out in investment banking before moving to Shine, where he has been for the past four years. He is now a partner at the firm. Why this VC is notable: He was recently promoted to partner at Shine. Fun facts and interests: Shine Capital’s portfolio includes the collector community Flamingo and the workplace platform Notion. George Easley — Outsiders Fund Background: Easley, 29, started at Outsiders Fund in 2021 and is now a principal at the fund where he helps lead investments in sectors such as AI and robotics. He was previously a senior analyst at ICONIQ Capital, as well as held associate and analyst roles at Bridgewater and Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, respectively. Why this VC is notable: He made the Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2025 and, according to Forbes, he’s helped invest more than $25 million in companies such as Breedr and Cercle. Fun Facts and Interests: According to his LinkedIn, he studied history and geography at Dartmouth, where he played both tennis and table tennis. Marina Girgis — Precursor VC Background: Girgis, 29, started out on the finance side, researching data and semiconductors. She loved learning about emerging tech but said she wanted to have more of a direct impact on the companies she researched, so she pivoted and has since become quite bullish on investing in companies at the pre-seed stage. “I chose to become a generalist and invest at the earliest stage possible, idea-stage companies, so I could get to know the people behind the companies and witness their transformation from the very beginning,” she told TechCrunch. Why this VC is notable: Known for her knack at picking pre-seed companies, like AI security startup Edera , and for moving fast to make the end-to-end investment process feel seamless. Fun facts and interests: Her outside hobbies include jigsaw puzzles and reading murder mysteries. One thing she would like to see change in the industry is rigid thinking on what type of founders to back. “There are no hard and fast rules in venture,” she said, adding that anyone can fail regardless of background. “You should learn from your past experiences as an investor, but my hope is to stay open-minded.” Laura Hamilton — Notable Capital Background: Hamilton, 26, has been an investor at Notable Capital since 2023. She got her start in the industry by sending many cold emails and making cold calls to alumni. She landed her first VC job by applying cold on LinkedIn, “proving the hustle strategy works,” she told TechCrunch. Why this VC is notable: At Notable, she’s focusing on data, cloud infrastructure, developer tools, and cybersecurity. “Right now, I’m especially interested in agent infrastructure,” and she is looking to back more founders with deep passion and purpose. Fun facts and interests: Her hobbies include hosting a podcast called Partner Path, where she dives into the success stories of rising investors and founders. She also helps run FemBuild Collective, a community for female engineers and technical founders in the City. Emily Herrera — Slow Ventures Background: Herrera, 25, is an investor at Slow Ventures, whose portfolio includes delivery service Postmates, women’s footwear brand Birdies, and the social app Citizen. She previously worked at Night Ventures and specializes in consumer investing and the creator economy. Why this VC is notable: Her forward-thinking approach to creator economy investing came as others were still pondering the sector’s impact. Fun facts and interests: She has a long history in venture, interning everywhere from Harlem Capital to Dorm Room Fund. Fast Company hailed her as one of the “savviest creator economy investors” in 2022 for her work at Night Ventures, which backed companies such as influencer marketing platform Pearpop and NFT app Zora. Bryce Johnson — Primary Venture Partners Background : Johnson, 25, spent time working in software and product at Big Tech. He heard Josh Wolfe from Lux Capital speak at an event one year and became fixated on the idea of early-stage investing. He pivoted to management consulting and used that network to land an analyst role at Primary. Why this VC is notable: One of the only junior VCs at his firm, he is known for being an advocate for diversity within VC. Fun facts and interests: He loves classical music and backpacked Southeast Asia last summer. For work, his focus is in healthcare, consumer, SMB tech, and vertical SaaS. Bradford Jones — SignalFire Background: Bradford, 28, is a principal at SignalFire. Before that, he was an investor at Insight Partners. Why this VC is notable: He made the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2025 and Forbes reports that he leads SignalFire’s NYC office, where he focuses on the intersection of applied AI and SaaS, helping lead investments into companies like Tofy and Shade. Fun Facts and Interests: According to his Linkedin, he played D-1 football at the University of Michigan Will McKelvey — Lerer Hippeau Background: McKelvey, 29, partnered with a few classmates and raised a fund to start backing startups while attending UC Berkeley. After graduation, he moved to New York and joined Lerer Hippeau. Why this VC is notable: Launched a student venture fund at Berkeley that is still making investments. Fun facts and interests: One thing he would like to change about the industry is the amount of ego and arrogance that persists, which can cause investors to miss out on opportunities and talent. “Many VCs have always been the star student, went to the fancy schools, and got the fancy job, so they misguidedly carry that attitude into this role,” he continued. “This industry could use a heavy dose of humility.” His hobbies include softball, basketball, and beach volleyball. He wants to know two things from the founders who pitch him. “What is the insight you have that everyone else is missing, and how did you unearth it?” he said. “What is driving you to take on the titanic effort of building a company from scratch?” Mason Murray — NEA Background: Murray, 28, joined the firm after a brief career in investment banking. He’s mostly a generalist but focuses on software companies selling to businesses or consumers. Why this VC is notable: Unprompted, three people on this list asked to make sure he was included. According to NEA’s website , he has made six investments, including in the newsletter company beehiiv and AI video company Tweleve Labs. Fun facts and interests: He joined the firm after a brief career in investment banking. He’s mostly a generalist but focuses on software companies selling to businesses or consumers. He’s bullish on AI and wouldn’t mind seeing more AI founders coming to New York. “We have talent, customers, capital, and great academic institutions,” he told TechCrunch. “I’m bullish on New York.” In his personal life, he’s a hobby collector, musician, singer, and amateur cook. In his professional life, he’s looking for founders with a clear vision on how the world can be different, “paired with a precise hypothesis on what it takes to get there.” Zehra Naqvi — Headline Ventures Background: Naqvi, 25, worked at a few consumer startups before officially becoming an investor for Headline last year. Why this VC is notable: She’s known around town for her popular venture capital newsletter No GPs Allowed , which offers networking opportunities to investors around New York. Fun facts and interests: She loves being an investor and says even though the market is down in the consumer sector right now, “history has proven time and time again that now is the best time to double down on investing in the future of consumers,” she told TechCrunch. “Be a contrarian.” Her hobbies include going to art galleries, traveling, playing tennis, and watching movies (she’s an AMC Stubs member). She’s looking for founders in the consumer space, in both tech and consumer packaged goods, between pre-seed and Series A. David Ongchoco — Comma Capital Background: Ongchoco, 28, has a background in tech, sales, and investing, working for places like Dorm Room Fund, interning at Learn Capital, and working in sales and growth at Amplitude and Rutter. Why this VC is notable: Ongchoco is a co-founder of Comma Capital, which invests at the pre-seed and seed stages. Fun facts and interests: He, alongside his co-founder Adarsh Bhatt, made Forbes’ 30 Under 30 this year for their work in venture capital. Comma has backed more than 50 companies to date, some of which have gone on to be acquired by companies like Stripe and Airtable. Will Robbins — Contrary Background: Robbins, 27, is a general partner at Contrary. According to his LinkedIn, he previously worked for various tech companies doing machine learning and held general roles at startups. Why this VC is notable: He made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2025, with the outlet reporting that he has helped raise four funds worth millions. Investments include the unicorn Zepto and Alloy Automation. Fun Facts and Interests: Forbes also says he helps provide startup opportunities to underrepresented youth. Michael Shepard — Insight Partners Background: Shepherd, 29, is a principal at Insight Partners. Before that, he held roles at iCapital Network and Levine Leitchman Capital Partners. Why this VC is notable: He made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2025 and worked his way up from an intern at Insight Partners to a partner. He focuses on SaaS in Europe and North America, with investments including Kabal and Colab. Fun facts and interests: His LinkedIn says he is the founder of the startup Lagom.io which creates homepages for browsers. Alexandra Sukin — Bessemer Venture Partners Background: Sukin, 27, got her start in the industry while at Harvard, where she was involved with various on-campus activities like Harvard Ventures and was a founding member of the VC firm Contrary Capital. After graduating, she joined Bessemer. Why this VC is notable: She’s a vice president at Bessemer, and her investments include the fintech Truebill (acquired by Rocket Technologies) and enterprise companies Unito, Rewind, and Contractbook. Fun facts and interests: Her hobbies include hiking and skiing, and she loves spending time out West, as her father’s side of the family is from Montana and Colorado. “While I’m investing a lot these days in vertical and SMB software, I am also really excited about AI enabling a wave of consumer companies,” she said. Mark Xu — Lightspeed Venture Partners Background: Xu, 24, is a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, whose investments, according to his LinkedIn, include Glean, Stripe, Wiz, and Anduril. Why this VC is notable: One of the youngest to ever be promoted to partner at Lightspeed Ventures. Fun facts and interests: Attended the Juilliard School for the violin before heading to Harvard University to study math. Had a background in business development and investment banking before joining Lightspeed Ventures. Claire Zau — GSV Ventures Background: Zau, 27, is one of the youngest investors ever to become a partner at GSV, where she helps lead AI investments, according to Forbes. She previously held internships at Red & Blue Ventures, Julius Bear, and Baring Private Equity Asia. Why this VC is notable: She made the Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2025 with investments including Pace AI, Magic School, and Paloma. Fun facts and interest: She has an AI newsletter called “GSV: AI & Education” that has more than 6,000 subscribers. Vincent Zhu — General Catalyst Background: Zhu, 25, is an early-stage investor at General Catalyst and, according to his LinkedIn, loves working with founders “building for the digitally native generation.” Why this VC is notable: He’s made a name for himself around town, hosting events and helping founders get intros. Fun facts and interests: After college, he worked as an analyst at Goldman Sachs before joining General Catalyst two years ago. The firm’s portfolio includes Stripe, Canva, and Warby Parker. This piece was updated to reflect Mason Murray’s most recent investments.

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Alabama faces a tougher roadblock than it might appear in its quest to maintain positioning for the College Football Playoff. Sure, Oklahoma has struggled in its first Southeastern Conference season. The Sooners (5-5, 1-5 SEC) have lost four straight conference games. The Sooners have fired their offensive coordinator and they have the worst offense in the league. But they have a tough defense, too. Linebacker Danny Stutsman, a midseason AP All-American, anchors a nasty unit that has kept the Sooners competitive in losses at Ole Miss and Missouri. He ranks second in the SEC with 96 tackles. Defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. has scored four defensive touchdowns since the start of the 2023 season, tied for the most nationally. Defensive end R Mason Thomas has seven sacks, with six coming in the fourth quarter of close games. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer is paying attention. “It’s going to take a great week of preparation,” DeBoer said. “A physical football team all around. Their defense is, I think, an extremely tough defense in all ways — just what they do with their scheme and then with their personnel, the way they fly around.” Plus, Oklahoma is motivated. It’s Senior Day for a program that would become bowl eligible with a win. Beating the seventh-ranked Crimson Tide could cure a lot of ills for the Sooners. “I think they know they could be a great example for what fight and what belief and what finishing and what improving and what proving people wrong looks like,” Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said. “And I think this is a group of guys that are committed to doing that.” Alabama (8-2, 4-2) has more answers than most. Jalen Milroe has passed for 15 touchdowns and rushed for 17. Freshman receiver Ryan Williams has 40 catches for 767 yards and eight touchdowns. “Yeah, incredibly explosive, and they have great playmakers everywhere," Venables said. “Certainly, it starts — everything goes through the quarterback.” There has been much talk about what a third loss would do to Alabama's playoff hopes. DeBoer said his team isn't focused on that. “I think we're really honed in and the guys really believe on and have understood the significance of really focusing on where we’re at right now,” he said. “We talk about the next play is the most important play, the next game is the most important game. We haven’t thought about anything beyond Oklahoma.” Milroe is only the fourth SEC quarterback since 2007 to have at least 15 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns in a single season. The others won the Heisman Trophy during their seasons — Florida's Tim Tebow in 2007, Auburn's Cam Newton in 2010 and Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel in 2012. “I think it just starts with doing what’s best for the team, and that’s what Jalen is all about," DeBoer said. Since returning to the lineup early against South Carolina four games ago, Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold has completed 70 of 112 passes for 705 yards with five touchdowns with no interceptions. Still, his fumble that was returned for a touchdown in the final minute against Missouri was the difference in a 30-23 loss. Arnold has dealt with significant criticism all season. “That goes along with that position at a place like the University of Oklahoma,” Venables said. “That’s a position that’s a little bit ... it’s a bit like the head coach position. There’s a different type of microscope and there’s a different type of focus and that’s okay he’s got broad shoulders to handle that.” Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes ran for career highs of 203 yards and three touchdowns against Maine two weeks ago, then he sat out last week's loss to Missouri. He's listed as questionable on this week's injury report. He leads the Sooners with 577 yards rushing this season. Venables is impressed with what DeBoer has done in his first year at Alabama since taking over for Nick Saban. “One of Kalen’s strengths as a football coach — a very successful coach — is he takes a group of players that he has, and their staff figures out what they can do,” Venables said. “They major in that, put them in position to be successful based on the players’ strengths. They’ve done a nice job of doing that throughout the course of the season.” Oklahoma beat heavily favored Alabama 45-31 in the Sugar Bowl to cap the 2013 season, a game that helped pump energy into the Sooner program under Bob Stoops. Alabama got revenge in 2018, beating the Sooners 45-34 in the College Football Playoff. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballTOWSON 64, MORGAN STATE 60Strictly Come Dancing pro breaks world record after epic showdown on It Takes TwoScottie Scheffler has new putting grip and trails Cameron Young by 3 in Bahamas

TOWSON 64, MORGAN STATE 60VALPARAISO 87, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 82Billionaire Elon Musk poured more than $20 million into a mysterious super PAC at the end of the 2024 campaign, part of more than $250 million he spent overall to boost President-elect Donald Trump, new campaign finance reports show. Musk financed RBG PAC, according to the group's report filed Thursday night with the Federal Election Commission. The super PAC, which did not disclose its donors before the election, launched ads contending that Trump did not support a federal abortion ban. All of the money the group pulled in — $20.5 million — came from a single donation from the “Elon Musk Revocable Trust” located in Austin, Texas. RBG PAC spent almost all of its funds on digital ads, mailers and text messages, according to the campaign finance report, which covered Oct. 17 through Nov. 25. The group's website states that Trump and the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg agree on the abortion issue, drawing criticism from Ginsburg's granddaughter Clara Spara, who told the New York Times that the message was "nothing short of appalling." Trump took credit for the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, a decision that came after three Trump-appointed justices voted with the majority to overturn the national right to an abortion. (One of those justices, Amy Coney Barrett, was appointed to replace Ginsburg weeks before the 2020 election, after Ginsburg died in mid-September.) As president, he supported a federal ban on abortion after 20 weeks. But during this campaign, Trump backed away from that position and instead declared he supported states' rights to decide abortion laws . Democrats still hit Trump hard on those past positions to argue that if elected, he and a Republican Congress would act to restrict abortion nationwide. The late ad blitz from RBG PAC only represents a fraction of Musk's total election spending this year: He also financed America PAC, a super PAC which reported spending $157 million supporting Trump in the presidential race. America PAC's latest campaign finance report showed Musk donated $238 million to the group throughout the election cycle, including $120 million in the final weeks of the race alone. Federal disclosures show America PAC spent heavily on canvassing, text message-based get-out-the-vote efforts, printing and postage (likely for direct mail) and digital advertising too. It also ran a controversial cash giveaway that gave out $1 million each day to someone who signed the group's conservative-leaning petition. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner sued Musk and America PAC in late October trying to halt the giveaway, but a judge in the state didn't agree to stop the program . The Justice Department also warned the PAC around the same time that the giveaway might be illegal, but it's taken no public action on it. America PAC’s campaign finance report lists each of those $1 million prizes as payments for a "spokesperson consultant." Musk also gave $3 million to the MAHA Alliance , a super PAC affiliated with Robert F. Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" push, in late October. It's possible that Musk donated more to pro-Trump efforts too, as political committees continue to file fundraising reports pegged to Thursday night's deadline. The Space X and Tesla founder is one of Trump's top donors this cycle , but he's also been among his most visible. He's been a regular presence at Mar-a-Lago and by Trump's side during the transition (to the consternation of some in Trump's orbit ). Trump tapped Musk to advise him on cutting spending across the federal government as the co-chair of his " Department of Government Efficiency " initiative. This story first appeared on NBCNews.com . More from NBC News:

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