John Elway: remorse over bypassing Josh Allen in draft mitigated by watching Broncos rookie Bo NixThe has released the results of its test on the , which is under the second cohort of the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator, or CECA, program that the lab is pursuing to address cyberattacks on the energy sector. The Asimily solution , enabling consistent and rapid traffic sampling that can help energy infrastructure owners and operators identify risks in their industrial control systems, NREL said. According to the lab’s report, Asimily uses a hybrid passive sampling methodology with periodic targeted active scans that enhance the networked devices’ visibility without significantly impacting system availability. The increased visibility of the Asimily-linked devices boosted their capabilities in mitigating vulnerability, detecting threats and incident response, the report added. Back-End Capability Analysis Nick Blair, technical team lead at NREL, noted that Asimily’s traffic sampling provides a high back-end capability to draw insights into the system environment. “It’s interesting how they are able to build a picture of the environment and highlight risks that might not be obvious to an asset owner,” Blair said. Shankar Somasundaram, Asimily’s CEO, conveyed the company’s delight in helping secure the energy sector’s operations technology. “This evaluation demonstrates Asimily’s comprehensive capabilities, which are crucial for managing OT assets in the environment,” he said. NREL assessed the in another CECA cohort report released in July.
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‘Mommy positions’ bring flexible work hours to China’s working mothersAnduril and Palantir to Accelerate AI Capabilities for National SecurityThe trans drag queen known as “Peppermint” — a former star of RuPaul’s Drag Race — appeared on a recent CNN panel to argue in favor of transgender procedures for minors, declaring that lawmakers should not have a say in the controversial subject. On Wednesday, Peppermint appeared on CNN’s “Newsnight with Abby Phillips” alongside fellow trans activist Shane Diamond, both of whom were representing GLAAD, to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court case surrounding Tennessee’s law banning sex change drugs and procedures for minors who believe they are transgender. Peppermint and Shane Diamond deployed a slew of euphemisms to argue their case — describing irreversible and experimental trans procedures as “healthcare” and even renaming puberty blockers as puberty “delayers.” They also contended that the science is settled on the matter — even though countries in western Europe have recently revised their own stances. “I think that lawmakers should not be the arbiters of people’s healthcare. That should be between the patient and the doctor,” Peppermint said, later adding: “I don’t think being transgender or seeking medical care is political. I think it has been politicized largely by the right to create this type of conversation, to create these wedges.” Later, Shane Diamond used the term puberty “delayers” — a re-branding of “puberty blockers,” the controversial and experimental medication whose potential long-term risks are include mental illness, brittle bones , and in some cases, sterility. “This is a delay. This is full reversible,” Diamond claimed, despite some studies showing that they are not reversible. Peppermint is the latest celebrity to insert themselves in the debate around the Supreme Court case. Others include Hollywood stars Annette Bening and Elliot Page , formerly Ellen Page. The Supreme Court is expected to release its decision on the Tennessee case some time in 2025. Follow David Ng on Twitter @HeyItsDavidNg . Have a tip? Contact me at dng@breitbart.com
Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Guide: Your roadmap to NFL matchups, other games, times, oddsOne Georgia high school has gone all-in on artificial intelligence. Students at Seckinger High School learn math, science, English, and history through an AI lens. Teachers say students are more engaged and better prepared for the jobs of the future. Prior to joining the faculty at Seckinger High School, art teacher Megan Fowler's only experience with anything even resembling artificial intelligence was a single graphic design class in college. Advertisement But as her teaching career progressed, "I just felt like what I was teaching was not necessarily applicable to students' future careers ," she told Business Insider. Now, Fowler, who is in her 13th year of teaching, uses AI every day. Whether she's teaching students how to use large language models like ChatGPT as an artistic thought partner, introducing kids to the ethical considerations of generative art , or spearheading AI-centered professional development content for fellow teachers, Fowler has fully submitted to the power of machine learning. Advertisement Seckinger High School, located in Gwinnett County, Georgia , opened its doors in August 2022, right as AI went big. The public school, with an enrollment of about 2,000 students, operates like any other public school in Georgia's largest school district, with one critical distinction: Students at Seckinger learn all the standard fare — math, science, English, and social studies — via an AI-embedded educational experience. With outside help from tech partners and community collaborators, including Google and Microsoft, as well as higher ed experts and school district leaders, Gwinnett County Public Schools created an "AI-ready" framework for Seckinger students, replete with six components ranging from technical proficiency to ethics, said Sallie Holloway, director of artificial intelligence and computer science at the district. "Our students are making connections to their future that is not as common in other schools," Holloway said. Advertisement Teachers and administrators at the school see it as their responsibility to prepare students for the jobs of the future, many of which will require advanced knowledge of AI , four Seckinger educators told BI. And it's an approach that is likely to pay off, according to education experts. Bree Dusseault, managing director at the Center for Reinventing Education, cited an Institute for the Future statistic that approximately 85% of the jobs that will be available in 2030 don't yet exist. Advertisement "So, how do we build a school system that is helping prepare our students for this new future ?" Students at Seckinger have the option to dive into the AI pathway. Courtesy of Gwinnett County Public Schools How it works Seckinger staff members explain the school's AI approach using a water-based metaphor. Students can choose to swim, snorkel, or scuba dive in the oceans of AI. "We like to say that all of our kids are swimming in AI," said teacher Jason Hurd, who heads the AI career and technical education pathway at Seckinger. "They are exposed to it, have access to it, see it integrated into their lessons across all content areas at school." Advertisement Next are the snorkelers, students who want to dive a bit deeper into the tech. They might take an AI elective class or join the robotics team. Scuba divers, meanwhile, are the students who opt to enroll in the school's AI pathway, which immerses students to the nuanced mechanics of AI via three advanced courses. These students finish high school prepared to go into a specific field involving AI , Hurd said. AI integration at Seckinger looks very different depending on the class, subject, and teacher. Advertisement For example, Scott Gaffney, a social studies teacher, uses AI to teach students historical problem-solving. In one instance, Gaffney presented students with an outbreak of cholera in 1854 London and asked them to use AI to map the spread via dot distribution. The students then used AI to analyze the data and pinpoint the nexus of the outbreak to a specific street, he told BI. " Gen Z processes information way faster than previous generations," Gaffney said. "It's fun to present them with a challenge and task them to use AI to get the solution." Hurd's AI pathway course covers everything from programming to applied reasoning to ethics. Advertisement "I tell students that some days it will feel like a math class, some days it will like a philosophy class, some days it will feel like a history class," Hurd said. Teachers at Seckinger say students seem more engaged. Courtesy of Gwinnett County Public Schools How it's working so far The school, which is currently in its third year of operations, is still in pilot mode as the district waits to see what aspects of Seckinger's AI approach are ready to scale and share across the rest of the 142-school system, Holloway said. But the anecdotal results thus far have been overwhelmingly positive, educators said. Advertisement "Kids aren't skipping class as much and there's a genuine interest in how teachers are teaching this content," Holloway said. "It's not a magic bullet, but they really are seeing an increase in engagement." It helps that students at Seckinger generally feel like they know why they're learning something and how it might help them down the line , teachers said. While there was some early community skepticism around Seckinger's AI concept, educators said that parent attitudes have done a 180 in the last three years. Advertisement "Parents want their kids to go here, and kids want to be here," Fowler said. Still in its infancy, the school has yet to graduate a cohort that spent a full four years at Seckinger. Hurd, who runs the AI pathway, said he's gotten great feedback from former students who have gone on to enroll at Georgia Tech. Similarly, Fowler said she's seen some students go on to study digital art or user experience after graduating from Seckinger. Related stories Looking to the future Part of the fun — and challenge — for Seckinger teachers is staying up-to-date with the rapidly evolving technology . When the district first began discussing the idea behind Seckinger in 2019, ChatGPT had yet to be released. Today, it has over 180 million users. Advertisement "Algebra has always been algebra and will be forever," Hurd said. "But the field of AI is constantly changing. While some schools and districts are taking a hard-line approach to dealing with AI in education — banning tools like ChatGPT or Gemini from school servers — Seckinger staff are excited to see how their students can use AI to one day change the world. "There were once things called Google and Wikipedia that people thought would ruin education ," Gaffney said. "They haven't. They've actually sharpened our future leaders."
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Monsignor Nicholas J. Soares, the pastor emeritus of St. Clement-St. Michael R.C. Church in Mariners Harbor, died on Wednesday, according to a church social media announcement. In announcing the loss of the beloved pastor, the Parish of St. Clement-St. Michael issued a post on Facebook Wednesday night. This evening our parish prays for the eternal rest and peace of Monsignor Nicholas J. Soares. He faithfully served this... Featured Obituaries
Franklin Resources Inc. increased its stake in Independent Bank Co. ( NASDAQ:IBCP – Free Report ) by 3.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 32,756 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,217 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. owned approximately 0.16% of Independent Bank worth $1,095,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in Independent Bank by 202.3% in the 3rd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 171,090 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $5,706,000 after buying an additional 114,487 shares in the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC grew its position in Independent Bank by 27.8% in the second quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 423,631 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $11,432,000 after acquiring an additional 92,148 shares in the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its stake in Independent Bank by 28.7% in the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 349,631 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $11,660,000 after acquiring an additional 77,874 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its position in Independent Bank by 75.8% during the second quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 174,011 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $4,698,000 after purchasing an additional 75,022 shares in the last quarter. Finally, FMR LLC lifted its stake in Independent Bank by 7.2% during the third quarter. FMR LLC now owns 1,034,775 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $34,510,000 after purchasing an additional 69,504 shares during the last quarter. 79.43% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Insider Activity at Independent Bank In other news, EVP Gavin A. Mohr acquired 800 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 20th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $36.71 per share, for a total transaction of $29,368.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 18,662 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $685,082.02. The trade was a 4.48 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website . 5.45% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Check Out Our Latest Analysis on Independent Bank Independent Bank Stock Performance Independent Bank stock opened at $34.69 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $36.28 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $32.89. The company has a quick ratio of 0.88, a current ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. Independent Bank Co. has a twelve month low of $22.53 and a twelve month high of $40.32. The company has a market capitalization of $724.81 million, a PE ratio of 11.80 and a beta of 1.02. Independent Bank ( NASDAQ:IBCP – Get Free Report ) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 24th. The financial services provider reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.76 by ($0.11). The company had revenue of $77.84 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $55.05 million. Independent Bank had a net margin of 19.93% and a return on equity of 15.26%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.83 earnings per share. Research analysts expect that Independent Bank Co. will post 3.02 EPS for the current year. Independent Bank Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 5th were paid a $0.24 dividend. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.77%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, November 5th. Independent Bank’s payout ratio is 32.65%. About Independent Bank ( Free Report ) Independent Bank Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Independent Bank that provides commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in rural and suburban communities in Michigan. 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AI Everything GlobalATLANTA — Trae Young hit a 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks held on for their sixth straight win, beating the slumping Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 on Friday. Young scored 31 points to offset a huge night by the Lakers' Big Two. LeBron James scored 39 points and Anthony Davis had 38, but it wasn't enough to prevent Los Angeles from taking its third straight loss and seventh defeat in nine games. James had a chance to win it for the Lakers, but his long 3-pointer clanked off the rim. With the score tied at 119, the Hawks had the final possession of regulation. Young’s 3-pointer was blocked by Max Christie and James collided with Davis going for the loose ball, sending the 39-year-old to a knee in pain. After hobbling to the bench, James was back on the court for overtime. Takeaways Lakers: James & Co. could at least take solace from putting up a competitive effort. They had lost their two previous games by a combined 70 points — the worst back-to-back showing in franchise history. Hawks: Atlanta is on a roll, putting together its longest win streak since a seven-game run from Jan. 17-30, 2022. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) scores, winning an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Atlanta. Credit: AP/Brynn Anderson Key moment Dyson Daniels came up with two huge defensive plays for the Hawks in the final minute of overtime. A steal didn't result in points — James made a huge block — but Daniels then tied up Davis for a jump ball. Davis won the tip, but James knocked the ball out of bounds battling for it with De'Andre Hunter. That set up Young's winning shot. Key stats Led by Hunter with 26 points and Bogdan Bogdanovic with 20, Atlanta's reserves outscored their Lakers' counterparts 65-17. Up next Lakers: Return home Sunday night to face the Portland Trail Blazers. Hawks: Host the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.