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Marking a significant advancement in molecular robotics, researchers have created custom-designed and programmable nanostructures using DNA origami. The University of Sydney Nano Institute team employs “DNA origami,” a technique harnessing DNA’s natural folding abilities, the building blocks of life, to craft innovative biological structures. As a proof of concept, the researchers created over 50 nanoscale objects, including a “nano-dinosaur,” a “dancing robot,” and a 150-nanometre-wide mini-Australia—about 1,000 times thinner than a human hair. “This innovative approach has potential across a range of applications, from targeted drug delivery systems to responsive materials and energy-efficient optical signal processing,” said the team, in a statement. Programmable nano voxels In the new study, researchers developed modular DNA origami voxels capable of forming intricate three-dimensional nanostructures. Voxels have a wider range of applications since they extend into the third dimension, in contrast to pixels, which are just two-dimensional. Because of their great degree of customization, these programmable nanostructures enable the quick prototyping of a wide range of designs appropriate for numerous cutting-edge applications. The team claims that the novel method is essential for developing nanoscale robotic systems for materials research, synthetic biology, and nanomedicine. By utilizing DNA’s inherent folding characteristics, these structures can be customized for applications such as responsive material development, targeted medication delivery, or nanoscale precision manufacturing. The technology’s versatility enables applications such as adaptive materials that alter optical properties based on environmental changes and autonomous nanorobots capable of targeting and neutralizing cancer cells. Drawing inspiration from construction methods like Meccano or string-based cat cradles, this technique replaces traditional materials with nanoscale biological components, unlocking new possibilities. DNA as a building material not only provides structural flexibility but also ensures compatibility with biological systems, making it ideal for medical and environmental applications. The team highlights that the advancement marks a significant step toward creating dynamic, multifunctional nanorobots and materials with transformative potential across multiple scientific and industrial domains. Adaptive nanobots To assemble the voxels, the researchers attach additional DNA strands to the exterior of the nanostructures. These strands serve as programmable binding sites, functioning like color-coded Velcro, where only matching strands—determined by complementary DNA sequences—can connect. The method provides precise control over voxel interactions, enabling the formation of customizable and highly specific architectures. This technology holds immense promise, particularly in creating nanoscale robotic systems capable of precise drug delivery. Designed with DNA origami, these nanobots can detect specific biological signals, ensuring drugs are released only at the intended location and time. This approach not only improves the precision of treatments, such as cancer therapies but also reduces potential side effects by minimizing exposure to non-targeted areas. Beyond drug delivery, the innovation extends to developing advanced materials with adaptive properties. These materials can respond dynamically to environmental changes, such as varying loads, temperature shifts, or fluctuations in acidity. According to researchers, this adaptability makes them suitable for a wide range of applications, from medical devices to smart components in computing and electronics. By tailoring these materials to react to external stimuli, researchers aim to revolutionize fields that require precision, responsiveness, and enhanced performance in challenging environments. “This work enables us to imagine a world where nanobots can get to work on a huge range of tasks, from treating the human body to building futuristic electronic devices,” said Dr Shelley Wickham, the research team leader at the University of Sydney, in a statement . The team is exploring energy-efficient optical signal processing using DNA origami. This could enhance speed and accuracy in medical diagnostics and security.

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Oct 26, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara throws a pass against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images/ File Photo Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara released a statement Friday slamming the "100% false" media reports that suggested he had thrown his final pass for the Hawkeyes. McNamara has been sidelined since sustaining a concussion during the Oct. 26 win against Northwestern. Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan has started the last two games for the Hawkeyes (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) but is out with an ankle injury for Saturday's game at Maryland (4-6, 1-6). Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said earlier this week that Jackson Stratton will be the likely starter against the Terrapins if McNamara is unavailable. McNamara's cloudy status prompted speculation on a podcast this week that he was "not mentally ready to play." The podcast hosts from the Des Moines Register and The Athletic also suggested that McNamara -- who played three years at Michigan (2020-22) before transferring to Iowa -- is not "fit to play quarterback in the Big Ten right now." "We don't want to bury his career yet, but it does seem like that interception against Northwestern was his last snap as a Hawkeye," Leistikow said. McNamara, who passed for 1,017 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions in eight games this season, released a statement updating his current status. "My status is the same as it's always been -- a proud member of this football team," he said. McNamara said he has not yet been cleared to play. He said he was cleared to practice on Sunday but suffered an "adverse reaction" and was unable to practice this week and therefore unable to travel with the team to Maryland. "I have been working with the University of Iowa doctors and trainers, a concussion specialist focused on vision training, as well as engaging in hyperbaric treatments as frequently as possible," McNamara said. "I have every intention to play versus Nebraska next Friday night and I am confident that my teammates will return from Maryland with a win." Including his time with the Wolverines, McNamara has completed 60.9 percent of his passes for 4,703 yards with 31 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 34 games. --Field Level Media REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowAP News Summary at 6:19 p.m. EST

Authored by Frank Fang via The Epoch Times, Chinese state-sponsored hackers compromised at least eight U.S. telecommunication companies, a top White House official said on Dec. 4. Anne Neuberger, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, provided an update on the Chinese threat actor group called “Salt Typhoon” during a press briefing on Wednesday. The threat group is believed to have hacked into the communications of senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures, she said. “We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger said. The Chinese hacking appeared to target a relatively small group of Americans, she added, with only their phone calls and texts compromised. The telecommunications companies that were breached have responded, but none of them “have fully removed the Chinese actors from these networks,” according to Neuberger. “So there is a risk of ongoing compromises to communications until U.S. companies address the cybersecurity gaps the Chinese are likely to maintain their access,” Neuberger said. In October, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) identified the Chinese hacks , saying at the time that an investigation was underway. In late November, Neuberger and White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan hosted telecommunications executives for a meeting to share intelligence and discuss how the U.S. government and the private sector could work together. Neuberger said President Joe Biden has been briefed multiple times on the issue. The White House “has made it a priority for the federal government to do everything it can,” she added. Additionally, Neuberger pointed to efforts to improve cybersecurity in multiple sectors including rail and energy, after the 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline . “So, to prevent ongoing Salt Typhoon type intrusions by China, we believe we need to apply a similar minimum cybersecurity practice,” Neuberger said. Also at Wednesday’s press briefing, a senior administration official said Salt Typhoon’s activities started at least a year or two ago. Additionally, the official said a “couple dozen” countries have been impacted by the Chinese hacking. The FBI and the CSIA issued a joint statement on Nov. 13, revealing that Chinese hackers had compromised the networks of multiple telecom companies and stole customer call records and private communications from “a limited number of individuals who are primarily involved in government or political activity.” On Tuesday, the FBI, the CISA, the National Security Agency (NSA), and international partners published a guide on best practices for protecting communication infrastructures. CISA Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Jeff Greene conceded on Tuesday that he didn’t have a timeline on when Chinese hackers could be purged from U.S. telecom networks. “It would be impossible for us to predict when we'll have full eviction,” Greene said at the time. In September, the Justice Department announced that the FBI had taken down a botnet associated with “Flax Typhoon,” a threat group operating through the Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group. The botnet consisted of more than 200,000 consumer devices—such as network cameras, video recorders, and home and office routers—in the United States and elsewhere. Another Chinese threat group, “Volt Typhoon,” began targeting a wide range of networks across U.S. critical infrastructure in 2021. The group, which was dismantled by a multi-agency operation in January, had maintained “access and footholds within some victim IT environments for at least five years,” according to CISA. On Dec. 3, Rep. Laurel Lee (R-Fla.), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, said her legislation, officially known as the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, will combat the Chinese Communist Party’s growing threats against U.S. critical infrastructure. “The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will continue to exploit and undermine our national security every chance they get. We must stand up against foreign adversaries,” Lee wrote on the social media platform X. If enacted, the legislation ( H.R.9769 ) would create an interagency task force led by CISA and the FBI to deal with cybersecurity threats posed by China’s state-sponsored cyber threat groups. It would also require the new task force to inform Congress of its findings every year for five years.ST Picks: Inside S’pore’s drive to restore 100,000 corals

Rangers return from break desperate for turnaround, face LightningThe history of cinema has always involved technological innovation – from the first talkie films of the ’20s to the color revolution of the ’30s and all the way to 3D and CGI of the modern era. These advancements have allowed filmmakers’ imaginations to come to life in more vivid detail, and 2019’s “The Lion King” marked another transitory period in the technological advancement of film. The photo-realistic rendering of the animated animals conveyed a visual fidelity that had never been achieved in a movie before. Now, nearly five years later, a prequel titled “Mufasa: The Lion King” has been released that utilizes the same technology and photo-realistic textures. Directed by Barry Jenkins – the Best Picture-winning director of “Moonlight” – with a screenplay from writer Jeff Nathanson, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is both a sequel and a prequel simultaneously as we follow Simba’s daughter, Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter), as she hears the story of her paternal grandfather from Rafiki (John Kani) while Timon and Pumbaa (Billy Eichner and Seth Rogan, respectively) provide comedic commentary in between story segments. The framing for this plot structure is quite clever as it connects “Mufasa” to the broader themes of the Circle of Life and acts as a bridge between the past and the future. In the flashback portions, we discover that Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) was orphaned at a young age after he was swept away in a flash flood. Mufasa is rescued by a lion from another pride named Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) and reluctantly accepted as a member of the tribe. However, this peace is disrupted when a group of white lions invade from the north and seek to dominate Taka’s pride. To preserve the bloodline, both Taka and Mufasa are ordered to run and leave their lands behind as they venture into the great unknown to find their destiny. If “The Lion King” – both the 1994 animated film and the 2019 CGI film – draws heavily upon Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” then “Mufasa” seems to draw upon themes from the story of Exodus, or even the Roman foundational myth of Romulus and Remus. The prequel portion suffers from the issues that all prequels do – predictability – but what “Mufasa” does well is establish a genuinely dramatic tension between the brothers that plays out as an epic saga of biblical proportions. Like Moses and Rameses in the story of Exodus, “Mufasa” explores the themes of a displaced heir, royal resentment and the path toward destiny. Technically, “Mufasa” is a major improvement over the 2019 remake because the rendering of the animals is far more vivid, lifelike and fluid. The facial expressions are actually expressive this time, which was a chief complaint of that remake. The soundtrack utilizes many of the same tracks from the originals, but there are also a number of new musical set-pieces that give the film its own identity. There’s also a touching memorial to James Earl Jones at the beginning, which reminds us of the late actor’s immense influence on so many genres. Overall, “Mufasa: The Lion King” is a worthy successor to the legendary legacy that defines the original.Florida lawmaker's party switch increases Republican supermajority in the House

Aston Villa had a stoppage-time goal disallowed as they drew 0-0 with Juventus in the Champions League. Morgan Rogers looked to have given Unai Emery’s side another famous win when he slammed a loose ball home at the death, but referee Jesus Gil Manzano ruled Diego Carlos to have fouled Juve goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio and the goal was chalked off. Advertisement It was a disappointment for Villa, who remain unbeaten at home in their debut Champions League campaign and are still in contention to qualify automatically for the last 16. A very controversial finish at Villa Park 😲 Morgan Rogers' late goal is ruled out for a foul on Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio and the match ends 0-0 ❌ 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/MyYL5Vdy3r — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 27, 2024 Advertisement Emiliano Martinez had earlier displayed why he was named the best goalkeeper in the world as his wonder save kept his side level in the second half. The Argentina international paraded his two Yashin Trophies on the pitch before kick-off at Villa Park and then showed why he won back-to-back FIFA awards when he denied Francisco Conceicao. Advertisement Before Rogers’ moment of drama in the fourth minute of added time, the closest Villa came to scoring was in the first half when Lucas Digne’s free-kick hit the crossbar. But a draw was a fair result which leaves Villa out of the top eight on goal difference and Juventus down in 19th. Diego Carlos was adjudged to have fouled the Juventus goalkeeper (David Davies/PA) Advertisement Before the game, Emery called Juventus one of the “best teams in the world, historically and now”, but this was an Italian side down to the bare bones. Only 14 outfield players made the trip from Turin, with striker Dusan Vlahovic among those who stayed behind. The opening 30 minutes were forgettable before the game opened up. Ollie Watkins, still chasing his first Champions League goal, had Villa’s first presentable chance as he lashed an effort straight at Di Gregorio. Advertisement Ollie Watkins could not find the net (Nick Potts/PA) Matty Cash then had a vicious effort from the resulting corner which was blocked by Federico Gatti and started a counter-attack which ended in Juventus striker Timothy Weah. Villa came closest to breaking the deadlock at the end of the first half when Digne’s 20-yard free-kick clipped the top of the crossbar and went over. Martinez then produced his brilliant save just after the hour. A corner made its way through to the far post where Conceicao was primed to head in at the far post, but Martinez sprawled himself across goal to scoop the ball away. How has he kept that one out?! 🤯 Emi Martinez with an INCREDIBLE save to keep it goalless at Villa Park ⛔️ 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/OkcWHB7YIk — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 27, 2024 Replays showed most of the ball went over the line, but the Argentinian got there with millimetres to spare. At the other end, another fine goal-line block denied John McGinn as Manuel Locatelli got his foot in the way with Di Gregorio beaten. The game looked to be petering out until a last-gasp free-kick saw Rogers slam home, but whistle-happy official Gil Manzano halted the celebrations by ruling the goal out.HOUSTON, TEXAS, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CO2 Energy Transition Corp. (Nasdaq: NOEM) (the “Company”) announced today that it closed its initial public offering of 6,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, plus the full exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase an additional 900,000 units to cover over-allotments. Each unit consists of one share of common stock, one warrant to purchase one share of common stock at a per share exercise price of $11.50 and one right. Each right entitles the holder thereof to receive one-eighth (1/8) of one share of common stock upon the consummation of an initial business combination. The units are listed on The Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) and began trading under the ticker symbol “NOEMU” on November 21, 2024. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the shares of common stock, warrants and rights are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “NOEM,” “NOEMW” and “NOEMR,” respectively. Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC acted as sole underwriter in the offering. Loeb & Loeb LLP served as legal counsel to the Company. Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP served as legal counsel to Kingswood. A registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-269932), relating to these securities was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and became effective on November 12, 2024. A final prospectus relating to the offering was filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov . The offering was made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement. Electronic copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC, 126 East 56th Street, Suite 22S, New York, NY 10022, Attn: Syndicate, or by email at syndicate@kingswoodus.com , or by accessing the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov . This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About CO2 Energy Transition Corp. CO2 Energy Transition Corp. is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The Company will not be limited to any particular industry or geographic region, although it initially intends to pursue targets in the carbon capture, utilization and storage industry. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the Company’s initial public offering (“IPO”) and search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of CO2 Energy Transition Corp., including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of CO2 Energy Transition Corp.’s registration statement and prospectus for the IPO filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov . CO2 Energy Transition Corp. undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law. Contact Information: CO2 Energy Transition Corp. Brady Rodgers President and Chief Executive Officer bradyr@co2et.com www.co2et.com Andrew J. 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Mrs Hinch makes heartbreaking confession about grief and anxiety 'taking over' and admits she just 'wants her dad' back as she prepares to welcome third child Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By JORDAN BECK FOR MAILONLINE Published: 19:32, 7 December 2024 | Updated: 20:05, 7 December 2024 e-mail 2 View comments Sophie Hinchcliffe has admitted that she 'just wants her dad' - eight months on from his sudden death. The social media star, 34, who is better known to her millions of Instagram followers as cleaning fanatic Mrs Hinch , lost her dad Alan in April and took to Instagram on Friday to reflect. In a candid Story post, the influencer - who is expecting her third child - shared a collection of worries that tend to give her 'anxiety' before she goes to bed each night. One of those noted that her health anxiety is the 'worst' it has ever been and that she needed to book an injection appointment. But the most heartbreaking confession was that she is struggling with grief as she admitted she just wanted her dad back with her. Surrounded by two white hearts, she wrote: 'I just want my dad' Sophie Hinchcliffe has admitted that she 'just wants her dad' - eight months on from his sudden death The social media star, 34, who is better known to her millions of Instagram followers as cleaning fanatic Mrs Hinch , lost her dad in April (pictured in 2018 at her wedding) She added: 'I need 2024 to end, but I also don't want 2024 to end. 'Grief takes over your life!' Sophie is married to Jamie Hinchliffe and the pair have Ronnie, four, and three-year-old Lennie with him. The pair are currently expecting their third baby and amongst her other worries were that she needed to find the time to buy more newborn outfits. She added: 'When should I pack my hospital bag? 'Do I still have my hospital bag?' Other revelations from Sophie included that she 'hates' that her dog is ageing, and she needs to prepare for her grandmother's upcoming birthday The viral sensation - who has made appearances on This Morning and Loose Women since finding fame and is also known for her close friendship with Stacey Solomon - is also starting to panic about Christmas. Other concerns included just how she was going to fit time in to do her present shopping, on top of her busy career as a content creator on social media. Sophie is also frantic about making sure the health of her children is looked after with various appointments, but in her next slide, she urged fans to 'keep going' despite their struggles Mrs Hinch announced she and husband Jamie are expecting their third son, just two months after opening up about her ongoing grief following the sudden death of dad Alan Other concerns included just how she was going to fit time in to do her present shopping, on top of her busy career as a content creator on social media. Sophie is also frantic about making sure the health of her children is looked after with various appointments, but in her next slide, she urged fans to 'keep going' despite their struggles. Read More Mrs Hinch vows to keep her father's 'dream' going in heartbreaking post after announcing his sudden death She said: 'So just a reminder that no one really has all their s*** together! 'We are all here the ONCE, so technically we are all winging it, we're all learning, sometimes failing, sometimes succeeding. 'But we get up and we go again and that's what matters most. 'So keep going. And if no one's told you today...you're doing amazing' It comes after Sophie took to Instagram in emotional post as sons Ronnie, five, and Lennie, three, painted the news of the new arrival on a wall in their home. Mrs Hinch joked there would be more 'carnage' ahead by adding another boy to her brood, before showcasing her blossoming bump. Slipping into skin-tight black workout gear she lovingly cradled her tummy while posing with a huge smile in front of her bedroom mirror. Mrs Hinch then shared in a gushing post and said she was convinced her third son was a gift from her father in heaven. Writing: 'Heaven was too far to visit, so you sent us a special gift from up above. I have no doubt you sent him to us Dad, to fill our hearts with so much love'. 'Ronnie and Lennies Baby Brother. Our Baby Boy No.3.Joining us in 2025. 3 Musketeers. The cleaning influencer, real name Sophie Hinchcliffe, took to Instagram with an emotional post as sons Ronnie, five, and Lennie, three, painted the news of the arrival on a wall Before joking: ' Bring on the absolute carnage boys'. BFF Stacey Solomon rushed to the comments writing: 'I love you. And I’m so so happy for this beautiful blessing on all of you. Dad must be beaming'. While Molly-Mae Hague said: 'Oh my goodness. I am so so so happy for you'. Michelle Visage wrote: 'CONGRATS TO YOU ALL' alongside EastEnders' Danielle Harold who added: 'So beautiful Congratulations to you all'. Charlotte Dawson also commented: 'Soooo happy for you all'. Instagram This Morning Loose Women Share or comment on this article: Mrs Hinch makes heartbreaking confession about grief and anxiety 'taking over' and admits she just 'wants her dad' back as she prepares to welcome third child e-mail Add commentACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Voting closed Saturday evening in most polling centers throughout Ghana, bringing to an end the presidential and legislative elections poised to be a litmus test for democracy in a region shaken by extremist violence and coups . The capital, Accra, was almost a ghost town for much of the day. Even vibrant Oxford Street, one of the city's commercial hubs, saw little activity on the day that Ghanaians went to the polls to elect a new president and 276 legislators. Some 18.7 million people are registered to vote in the West African country hit by one of the worst economic crises in a generation. However, the two main candidates offer little hope for change for the nation. Early results were expected late on Saturday. The first official results will be released by Tuesday. Ghana used to be a poster child for democracy in the region. At a time when coups threatened democracy in West Africa, Ghana emerged as a beacon of democratic stability with a history of peaceful elections. It had also been an economic powerhouse, priding itself on its development. But in recent years, it has struggled with a profound economic crisis, including surging inflation and a lack of jobs. According to an opinion poll released earlier this year by Afrobarometer, a research group, 82% of Ghanaians feel their country is headed in the wrong direction Although 12 candidates are running for president, Saturday’s election — like others since the return of multiparty politics in 1992 — has emerged as a two-horse race. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia is the candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party, or NPP, which has struggled to resolve the economic crisis. He faces off against former President John Dramani Mahama, the leader of the main opposition party National Democratic Congress, or NDC. He was voted out in 2016 after failing to deliver on promises for the economy. Opinion polls point to a potential comeback for Mahama. A local research company, Global InfoAnalytics says he is projected to get 52.2% of the vote, followed by Bawumia, with 41.4%. After voting in the town of Bole in northern Ghana, Mahama praised the smooth election process and expressed confidence in his own victory. “In other elections, it had not been clear," he told reporters. “But (during) this election everyone sees where it is heading.” Bawumia, who voted in his Walewale constituency, also in northern Ghana, also said he believed he had won. “By the grace of God, I’m very hopeful of winning this election," he said. “I think that we have done a lot of work. We have put our message to the people; I think the message has been well received.” The NDC prides itself as a social democratic party, while the ruling NPP tags itself as leaning to the right. But in fact, analysts and voters said, the programs of their presidential candidates do not differ in a significant way. Members of parliament will also be elected Saturday. The ruling NPP party and the main opposition NDC each have 137 members in the 275-member legislature, with one independent member who has been voting mostly along with the ruling party. One more constituency will be added in this election, bringing the number of deputies to 276. In their final campaign rallies Thursday, both candidates made a last push to pitch their political parties as the answer to Ghana’s economic woes. Bawumia, 61, an Oxford-educated economist and former deputy governor of the country’s central bank, promised to build on the outgoing administration’s efforts and stabilize the economy. Mahama, 65, on the other hand, restated his promise to “reset” the country on various fronts. “We need to reset our democracy, governance, economy, finances, agriculture, infrastructure, environment, health sector, and all that we hold dear as a people,” the former president said. Across the the capital, Accra, the mood for the election has been upbeat in posters and billboards with bikers displaying stunts, political rallies on the streets, election jingles and songs blasting from public speakers. But the concern for many is also palpable for the key thing at stake: The country’s ailing economy, which has been challenged on various fronts in recent years. The country defaulted on most of its foreign debt last year as it faced a worsening economic crisis that spiked the price of fuel, food and other essential items. The inflation rate had hit 54% by the end of last year and though it’s been coming down since then, not many Ghanaians can still tell the difference when they go to the market. Ebenezer Kotey Dsane, a 69-year-old driver said he voted for Mahama because “he is a good man” who “set up much infrastructure when he was in office.” “The current regime hasn't done much,” he said, pointing to the La General Hospital in Accra, one of the capital's main medical facilities, pulled down in July 2020 by the current government with a pledge to reconstruct it. “Until today, nothing has happened.” Some chose not to vote at all. Ruth Mensah, 42, an unemployed resident of Nima, a working-class suburb in Accra, said she decided not to cast a ballot. “I don’t see how voting will bring about a change to my life,” she said. Patricia Seyram Hagbevor, 20, a first-time voter and student at Accra Technical University said she wished for a change. She didn't disclose whom she voted for, but said she “hoped for a change for the better that will help develop our future.” The chronic challenge of illegal gold mining — known locally as galamsey — has also been a major issue in the campaign and a source of concern for voters, triggering protests and criticism against the outgoing government. Ghana is Africa’s top gold producer and the world’s sixth largest, but the commodity has been increasingly mined illegally as people become more desperate to find jobs in an economy that has been crumbling. The mining has polluted rivers and other parts of the environment despite government actions to clamp down on the practice. Pronczuk reported from Dakar, Senegal.'Sickfluencers' teach Brits how to beat DWP system and cash in on benefitsAston Villa denied last-gasp winner in Juventus stalemate

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