The Sacking of the Manager and Director, Constant Face-slapping of the Reform by Lord Glazer at Manchester UnitedOne of the key signals released by Jack Ma's speech was his unwavering belief in the power of innovation and technology. He emphasized the importance of embracing change and staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving world. Jack Ma's words served as a reminder that in order to succeed, we must be willing to adapt, innovate, and continuously strive for excellence.
, /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: ) – The Emerging Technology Advisory Board (ETAB) today released its first report to elevate as an AI leader. The report provided recommendations to bolster the State's commitment to responsible development and implementation of AI. First introduced by Governor in , the ETAB was established as an independent advisory board to chart the course for a thriving emerging technology ecosystem in . The Advisory Board is co-chaired by IBM Chief Executive Officer and Girls Who Code Chief Executive Officer Dr. and is comprised of leaders from the private sector and nonprofit and foundation organizations. With input from over 40 external stakeholders and experts, the report details how is well-positioned to be at the forefront of AI advancement. This includes leveraging its robust economy, extensive tech talent pool, academic excellence, legacy for innovation, and groundbreaking investments in AI and AI-adjacent industries. In reviewing the state's current landscape, the Advisory Board also identified potential challenges, such as ensuring the workforce is equipped with the skills and resources necessary to succeed in the age of AI. The ETAB took a deeper look at how these challenges could impact organizations and communities – and, based on these insights, proposed three ambitions for the : Guided by these ambitions, the report sets forth nine recommendations – each backed by a thorough framework and next steps – designed to foster public-private partnerships and balance priorities of timely impact and sufficient scale necessary to help drive responsible AI adoption in . " is furthering its legacy of innovation and invention for the rest of the world to follow, setting a standard of greatness – and we've only just begun," Governor Hochul said. "Since the beginning of my administration I have been laser-focused on bringing good paying jobs to this state, which is why we need ethical and responsible AI that improves the lives of all New Yorkers and delivers accessible, equitable and future proof jobs with it. I want to thank the members of the Emerging Technology Advisory Board, who took the time to form these recommendations. I look forward to reviewing the report and to working with experts and stakeholders from every sector as we forge an equitable and dynamic future for AI in ." "The Emerging Technology Advisory Board has delivered on its first goal to provide a blueprint that positions as a frontrunner in trustworthy AI," said . "This comprehensive set of recommendations will help drive an innovative AI ecosystem, ensure responsible AI deployment at scale, foster a resilient workforce, and empower all New Yorkers with equitable access to the benefits of AI." "The recommendations of the Emerging Technology Advisory Board reflect a collective effort to ensure that the advancement of artificial intelligence benefits industries and workers across ," said . "These comprehensive proposals aim not only to foster economic growth and innovation but also to uphold our commitment to a technological future that mirrors the diversity and values of our communities." As the Emerging Technology Advisory Board shares its recommendations with the , it underscores the joint effort, commitment and close collaboration it will take between the State's leadership, Advisory Board institutions, private sector, nonprofit organizations, philanthropic organizations, thought leaders and advocates to fortify as an innovation hub for future technologies. Read the full report . IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. 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Girls Who Code is an international nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology, and is leading the movement to inspire, educate, and equip students who identify as girls or nonbinary with the computing skills needed to pursue 21st century opportunities. Since launching in 2012, Girls Who Code has reached 670,000 students through our in-person and virtual programming, and 218,000 of our alumni are college or career-aged. Girls Who Code has sparked culture change through marketing campaigns and advocacy efforts, generating 14 Billion engagements globally. In 2019, the organization was named the #1 Most Innovative Non-Profit on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list, and in 2023 was named one of Fast Company's Brands That Matter. The organization was also named one of NonProfit Times' Best Nonprofits to Work For in 2022 and 2023. , IBM Corporate Communications View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE IBMLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James has been ruled out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game at Minnesota on Friday night due to soreness in his left foot. James will miss his second straight game when the Lakers return from a four-day break to face the Timberwolves, the Lakers announced Thursday. The top scorer in NBA history was away from the team this week with an excused absence attributed to “personal reasons,” coach JJ Redick said Wednesday. It’s unclear whether James will even make the quick round trip to Minnesota before the Lakers’ next game at home against Memphis on Sunday. James missed his first game of his record-tying 22nd NBA season when the Lakers beat Portland at home last Sunday. That absence also was attributed to his foot injury. James is averaging 23.0 points, 9.1 assists and 8.0 rebounds for the Lakers (13-11), who have lost seven of 10 after a 10-4 start. The Lakers upgraded starter Austin Reaves to questionable for the game at Minnesota after he missed LA’s previous five games with a pelvic bruise. Anthony Davis is listed as probable with left plantar fasciitis. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA
Fox News justice correspondent David Spunt reflects on the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter on ‘Fox News Live.’ President-elect Trump and President Biden reacted to the death of former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, with Trump saying, "we all owe him a debt of gratitude," and Biden honoring his "dear friend." Carter, who was the 39th president of the United States and a peanut farmer whose vision of a "competent and compassionate" government propelled him into the White House, died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday at the age of 100. "I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude. "Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers," the incoming president added. JIMMY CARTER, 39TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, DEAD AT 100 Former President Jimmy Carter discusses his cancer diagnosis during a press conference at the Carter Center on August 20, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. Carter confirmed that he has melanoma that has spread to his liver and brain and will start treatment today. (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images) Also weighing in was President Biden, who said, "the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian." "Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well," Biden wrote. "With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe." Biden referred to Carter as a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism. FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER TO SPEND 'REMAINING TIME' AT HOME RECEIVING HOSPICE CARE U.S. President Jimmy Carter announces new sanctions against Iran in retaliation for taking U.S. Hostages, Washington, D.C., USA, photograph by Marion S. Trikosko, April 7, 1980. (Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) He also said he and his wife will cherish seeing Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, together, noting that the love between the two is the "definition of partnership," while their leadership is the definition of "patriotism." "We will miss them both dearly, but take solace knowing they are reunited once again and will remain forever in our hearts," Biden said . "To the entire Carter family, we send our gratitude for sharing them with America and the world. To their staff – from the earliest days to the final ones – we have no doubt that you will continue to do the good works that carry on their legacy. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "And to all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility. He showed that we are great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong," Biden added. Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and tech stocks dragged the Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC -1.44% ) down as much as 2.4% at one point today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI -0.57% ) lost as much as 500 points in a holiday-shortened week usually powered by a Santa Claus rally that has failed to materialize thus far. Shares of artificial intelligence chipmaker Broadcom ( AVGO -1.50% ) and e-commerce giant Amazon ( AMZN -1.49% ) traded close to 2% lower as of 2:26 p.m. ET today. Shares of electric carmaker Rivian ( RIVN -2.49% ) were down close to 3%. Feeling the pressure from rising yields Usually, the subdued final week of the year is met with a Santa Claus rally , which includes the last five trading days of the year and the first two in January. Stocks tend to move higher in the year's final days, with most investors on vacation and trading volume light. These seven days of the year have averaged gains of 1.3% since 1950. While there is still time left, the market has underperformed so far. As of this writing, the broader benchmark S&P 500 ( ^GSPC -0.98% ) was down about 0.4% since the close of trading on Dec. 23. Amazon, Broadcom , and other tech names in the "Magnificent Seven," which consume a large portion of the broader market due to their gigantic market caps, led the declines today as big tech and artificial intelligence names finally showed some weakness, although they've still had a fantastic year. The 10-year Treasury yield advanced past 4.60% today, the highest level seen since May. Yields have zoomed higher ever since the Federal Reserve's final meeting of the year, in which Fed chair Jerome Powell and the rest of the Fed's rate-setting policy indicated they would be more cautious on future interest rate cuts, given the strength of the economy. Most traders betting on federal funds rate futures only think the Fed will cut rates once next year. However, not all are discouraged by the sell-off today. "The nation is experiencing a collective sigh of relief after navigating through a contentious election cycle and unusual market dynamics to end 2024 with strong year-to-date gains," Todd Ahlsten, chief investment officer at Parnassus Investments, told CNBC today. "Looking ahead to 2025, the markets are expected to broaden and improve." The sell-off isn't surprising Today's sell-off can't be too surprising for investors, given the market's great year, high tech and AI valuations, and yields moving sharply higher. Higher yields are less favorable for riskier stocks because investing in safer Treasury bonds becomes more appealing. Many analysts and investors also use the 10-year Treasury yield as the discount rate when discounting cash flows in their financial models, and a higher discount rate leads to a lower present value of cash flows. It's a holiday-shortened week, so I wouldn't read too much into today's move, but Amazon and Broadcom trade at huge valuations, while Rivian isn't profitable yet. If yields remain elevated, I expect these stocks to pull back at some point.
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US expected to send £1 billion in weapons to Ukraine before Trump takes officeIn a surprising turn of events, recent reports have confirmed that Chris Evans will be reprising his role as Captain America in the highly anticipated film "Avengers 5." Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) were left in shock and awe when news broke that the beloved actor would be making a comeback as the iconic superhero.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Cam Carter hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points, Vyctorius Miller added 20 points and LSU never trailed Sunday night in a 110-45 win over Mississippi Valley State, the Tigers' 21st consecutive victory when scoring at least 100 points. LSU's 65-point margin of victory was its largest since the Tigers beat Grambling by 75 (112-37) on Nov. 20, 1999 and is the third biggest against a Division-I opponent in program history. The 110 points were the most by LSU since a 119-108 win over North Florida on Dec. 12, 2015. Carter scored 11 points — including three 3-pointers — in the first six minutes to make it 18-6 and LSU led by double figures the rest of the way. The Delta Devils went 0 for 6 from the field and committed five turnovers as LSU scored 17 consecutive points to take a 28-point lead with 7:44 left in the first half and led 55-13 at halftime. The Tigers allowed the seventh-fewest points in a half by an opponent in program history. Mississippi Valley State (2-11) is averaging 46.2 points and is winless with a scoring margin of minus-44.2 in 11 games against Division-I opponents this season. LSU (11-2) has won three games in a row since a 74-64 loss to SMU at the Compete 4 Cause Classic in Frisco, Texas, on Dec. 14. Jordan Spears and Daimion Collins added 15 points apiece for the Tigers, who shot 66% (46 of 70) from the field and made 12 3s. Alvin Stredic led Mississippi Valley State with eight points. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
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( MENAFN - Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 27, 2024) - Fairchild Gold Corp. (TSXV: FAIR) (" Fairchild " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michel Lebeuf as Corporate Secretary. The appointment is subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. Mr. Lebeuf currently serves as the managing partner of Lebeuf legal and acts and has previously acted as director and officer for many listed issuers on the Canadian Securities Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange. A seasoned corporate finance and securities attorney, Mr. Lebeuf has developed an expertise in securities law, particularly in the areas of natural resources, institutional and corporate financing, and public and private mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Lebeuf holds a degree in Political Sciences (international relations) and a Civil Law degree from the Université de Montréal (UdeM). His professional memberships include the Bar of Quebec (Barreau du Québec), Montreal section. Also, the Company and Mr. Steve Cozine have mutually agreed to his resignation as director of the Company to pursue other opportunities. The Company would like to thank Mr. Cozine for all of his efforts and wish him success in his future endeavours. About Fairchild Gold Corp. Fairchild is engaged in the business of acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada and the United States. Its current portfolio consists of the Fairchild Lake Property in Ontario and the Copper Chief Project in Nevada. MENAFN27122024004218003983ID1109036094 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.NEW YORK and LONDON , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC) (the "Company") today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 1,200,000 shares of its 8.00% Series A Preferred Stock Due 2029 (the "Preferred Shares") at a public offering price of $25 per share, which will result in net proceeds to the Company of approximately $28.8 million after payment of underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The Preferred Shares are rated 'BBB' by Egan-Jones Ratings Company, an independent rating agency. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 180,000 Preferred Shares pursuant to the same terms and conditions. The offering is expected to close on December 18, 2024 , subject to customary closing conditions. The Company intends to list the Preferred Shares on the New York Stock Exchange within 30 days of the original issue date under the symbol "PDPA." Lucid Capital Markets, LLC ("Lucid"), B. Riley Securities, Inc. and Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers and InspereX LLC and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC are acting as lead managers for the offering. Investors should consider the Company's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The preliminary prospectus, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), contains this and other information about the Company and should be read carefully before investing. The information in the preliminary prospectus and this press release is not complete and may be changed. The preliminary prospectus and this press release are not offers to sell these securities and are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where such offer or sale is not permitted. A registration statement relating to these securities is on file with and has been declared effective by the SEC. Copies of the preliminary prospectus (and the final prospectus, when available) may be obtained by writing to Lucid Capital Markets, LLC, 570 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022, by calling Lucid toll-free at 646-362-0256 or by sending an e-mail to Lucid at prospectus@lucid.com . Copies also may be obtained on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov . Egan-Jones Ratings Company is a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO). A security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities, and any such rating may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the applicable rating agency. About Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE: PDCC) is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return, with a secondary objective of generating high current income. The Company seeks to achieve these objectives by investing primarily in equity and junior debt tranches of CLOs collateralized by portfolios of sub-investment grade, senior secured floating-rate debt issued by a large number of distinct US companies across several industry sectors. The Company is externally managed by Pearl Diver Capital LLP. For more information, visit www.pearldivercreditcompany.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described in the prospectus and the Company's other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. NOT FDIC INSURED • NO BANK GUARANTEE • MAY LOSE VALUE Investor Contact: Info@Pearldivercap.com UK: +44 (0)20 3967 8032 US: +1 617 872 0945 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pearl-diver-credit-company-inc-prices-offering-of-series-a-preferred-stock-302330836.html SOURCE Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc.
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