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MCKINNEY, Texas , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hartwater Aesthetics ® , a leading medical aesthetic brand, announced an expansion of its clinical and leadership team with the addition of a new aesthetic provider and a new practice manager at its location in McKinney, TX. The Hartwater Clinical team is joined by Tiffany Byres , LMA, a licensed Medical Aesthetician, Certified Laser Technician, and Laser Safety Officer with 13 years of experience in the plastic surgery and medical aesthetics space. Byres brings to Hartwater an extensive knowledge of skin care techniques and protocols as well as expertise with numerous laser technologies and other treatments to provide top-quality care to patients. Joining the leadership team as Practice Manager is Lauren Parker , an experienced operational and sales leader in the beauty industry. Parker will oversee daily operations at the practice and ensure the continued delivery of a seamless, patient-focused experience. This growth reflects Hartwater's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional care and innovative services to its patients. The team expansion marks an exciting new chapter for Hartwater Aesthetics ® as it continues to set the standard for medical aesthetic care. About Hartwater Aesthetics ® Hartwater Aesthetics ® is a premier medical aesthetic practice offering industry-leading treatments for the face, body, and skin. It is home to a team of world-class aesthetic providers and uses the most state-of-the-art technology to offer patients the highest quality of care available. Media Contact: pr@h artwatera esthetics.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hartwater-aesthetics-expands-team-302337620.html SOURCE Hartwater Aesthetics

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins' playoff hopes are not in their hands, but they did their part with a gritty win over San Francisco on Sunday. Coach Mike McDaniel knows that's not enough, and his team will need to do it two more times to even have a shot at making the postseason for the third straight year. “I was just proud of this effort and proud of the guys’ effort in general,” McDaniel said. “And that gives you a chance to win December football. Regardless, unless you’re playing in February, you also have to get adept at experiencing that, going through that, having some momentum and then going back and applying it to the next opponent, because no one cares about one win in December or January realistically. It’s about accumulating those.” Miami (7-8) is on the bubble for a wild-card spot along with Indianapolis (7-8) and Cincinnati (7-8). Even if the Dolphins win their remaining two games, they'll need help from other teams to get in. In one scenario, Miami would make the playoffs with two wins and two losses each by Denver (9-6) and the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6). “This team, we know when we do it well, we can do it very well,” defensive tackle Calais Campbell said. “We know that our chances are slim, but there’s a lot of fight left. And if we have a chance, we’re going to fight for it.” Miami closed out Sunday's game with a strong fourth quarter in all three phases. The offense converted on all three of its third-down attempts. Running back De'Von Achane had 93 of his 190 scrimmage yards in the quarter, including a 50-yard rushing score that put the game out of reach. Jason Sanders nailed a 48-yard field goal just before the two-minute warning. And the defense intercepted Brock Purdy on one of the Niners' last-ditch efforts. “I think that was something that we needed to see as a team together,” quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said. “You could see in all three phases that we were able to play the complementary football that we said we wanted to play. The defense giving the offense opportunities to go put points on the board. Then when there were times where we didn’t do what we wanted to do offensively, the defense held.” With both of the Dolphins' final games on the road, they'll need to play better than they have in away games for much of the season. Miami is 5-3 at home, its fifth straight home winning record, but the Dolphins are 2-5 on the road. McDaniel expressed confidence that those home efforts can travel in this final stretch. “When you’re trying to play football so that in the inevitable situation that you face every season,” McDaniel said, “an elimination game, whether it’s to get in the playoffs or it’s in the playoffs, you want to be tooled with a team that can succeed or execute in those types of situations.” Miami's run game finally got going with 166 yards. It was the Dolphins' first time topping 100 yards rushing since Week 9. Achane led the charge with 120 yards. His 50-yard rushing score was Miami's longest run this season. The Dolphins moved the ball well but scored touchdowns on just one of three trips to the red zone. Sanders. He was 5 for 5 on field goals with a long of 54 yards, and 2 for 2 on extra points. Sanders has made 23 consecutive field goals and is 11 of 13 on kicks of 50-plus yards. He's one of two kickers, alongside Dallas' Brandon Aubrey, who have made a field goal in every game this season. WR Tyreek Hill. The All-Pro receiver caught just 3 of 7 targets for 29 yards and a touchdown. He had a third-down drop on the Dolphins' opening drive and dropped a potential touchdown later in the game. The NFL's receiving leader last year is averaging just 55.6 yards per game and has only two 100-plus yard receiving games this season. WR Jaylen Waddle missed the game because of a knee injury. ... CB Kendall Fuller (knee) and LB Jordyn Brookes (quad/knee) both went down late in the second half. 76 receptions, 802 yards — Both single-season Dolphins records for a tight end, which Jonnu Smith broke with six catches for 62 yards on Sunday. The Dolphins will continue their efforts to sneak into the playoffs when they play at Cleveland (3-12) on Sunday. They'll need to beat the Browns and the New York Jets (4-11) in their regular-season finale to give themselves a chance. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLColorado adds record insurance coverage for Sanders and Hunter with both playing in Alamo Bowl

Developers’ body CREDAI has urged the Centre to reconsider the proposal of charging 18% GST on Floor Space Index (FSI) and additional FSI charges to be paid to local authorities for real estate projects. This move would have a substantial incremental impact on project costs, further pushing housing prices up by approximately 10% across various parts of the country thus adversely impacting demand, CREDAI said in a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. “FSI and additional FSI charges constitute a significant part of the project cost, and the proposal to impose 18% GST on such charges could prove to be counterproductive and act as a deterrent to housing supply and demand, owing to additional financial obligations and increasing housing prices as a direct consequence,” said CREDAI President Boman Irani. “We strongly request and recommend to the government to keep the FSI charges exempt from GST. Any retrospective or prospective charges could destabilise the financial foundations of numerous projects, hampering the ability to facilitate timely possession by developers,” he added. Meanwhile, in another development, CREDAI-MCHI, which represents the real estate industry in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Ltd. (MAHAPREIT) to address air emissions. “The partnership focuses on evaluating the impact of construction activities on air quality, promoting improved construction techniques, and creating a framework to mitigate the environmental footprint of the sector,” the entity said in a statement. Domnic Romell, President of CREDAI-MCHI said, “This collaboration underscores our commitment to sustainable development in the construction sector. By working with MAHAPREIT, we aim to set new benchmarks for environmental responsibility and create a robust roadmap for reducing emissions and achieving Net Zero targets.” Bipin Shrimali, Managing Director, MAHAPREIT said, “The agreement marks a pivotal step toward building a sustainable and eco-conscious construction ecosystem, benefiting both the environment and the wider community.” Published - December 21, 2024 12:24 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditChinese Hackers Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure in Cyber Espionage ScareDecember 20, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlightedthe following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Monitoring electrical signals in biological systems helps scientists understand how cells communicate, which can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions like arrhythmia and Alzheimer's. But devices that record electrical signals in cell cultures and other liquid environments often use wires to connect each electrode on the device to its respective amplifier. Because only so many wires can be connected to the device, this restricts the number of recording sites, limiting the information that can be collected from cells. MIT researchers have now developed a biosensing technique that eliminates the need for wires. Instead, tiny, wireless antennas use light to detect minute electrical signals. Small electrical changes in the surrounding liquid environment alter how the antennas scatter the light. Using an array of tiny antennas, each of which is one-hundredth the width of a human hair, the researchers could measure electrical signals exchanged between cells, with extreme spatial resolution. The devices, which are durable enough to continuously record signals for more than 10 hours, could help biologists understand how cells communicate in response to changes in their environment. In the long run, such scientific insights could pave the way for advancements in diagnosis, spur the development of targeted treatments, and enable more precision in the evaluation of new therapies. "Being able to record the electrical activity of cells with high throughput and high resolution remains a real problem. We need to try some innovative ideas and alternate approaches," says Benoît Desbiolles, a former postdoc in the MIT Media Lab and lead author of a paper on the devices . He is joined on the paper by Jad Hanna, a visiting student in the Media Lab; former visiting student Raphael Ausilio; former postdoc Marta J. I. Airaghi Leccardi; Yang Yu, a scientist at Raith America, Inc.; and senior author Deblina Sarkar, the AT&T Career Development Assistant Professor in the Media Lab and MIT Center for Neurobiological Engineering and head of the Nano-Cybernetic Biotrek Lab. The research appears in Science Advances . "Bioelectricity is fundamental to the functioning of cells and different life processes. However, recording such electrical signals precisely has been challenging," says Sarkar. "The organic electro-scattering antennas (OCEANs) we developed enable recording of electrical signals wirelessly with micrometer spatial resolution from thousands of recording sites simultaneously. This can create unprecedented opportunities for understanding fundamental biology and altered signaling in diseased states as well as for screening the effect of different therapeutics to enable novel treatments." Biosensing with light The researchers set out to design a biosensing device that didn't need wires or amplifiers. Such a device would be easier to use for biologists who may not be familiar with electronic instruments. "We wondered if we could make a device that converts the electrical signals to light and then use an optical microscope, the kind that is available in every biology lab, to probe these signals," Desbiolles says. Initially, they used a special polymer called PEDOT:PSS to design nanoscale transducers that incorporated tiny pieces of gold filament. Gold nanoparticles were supposed to scatter the light—a process that would be induced and modulated by the polymer. But the results weren't matching up with their theoretical model. The researchers tried removing the gold and, surprisingly, the results matched the model much more closely. "It turns out we weren't measuring signals from the gold, but from the polymer itself. This was a very surprising but exciting result. We built on that finding to develop organic electro-scattering antennas," he says. The organic electro-scattering antennas, or OCEANs, are composed of PEDOT:PSS. This polymer attracts or repulses positive ions from the surrounding liquid environment when there is electrical activity nearby. This modifies its chemical configuration and electronic structure, altering an optical property known as its refractive index, which changes how it scatters light. When researchers shine light onto the antenna , the intensity of the light it scatters back changes in proportion to the electrical signal present in the liquid. With thousands or even millions of tiny antennas in an array, each only 1 micrometer wide, the researchers can capture the scattered light with an optical microscope and measure electrical signals from cells with high resolution. Because each antenna is an independent sensor, the researchers do not need to pool the contribution of multiple antennas to monitor electrical signals, which is why OCEANs can detect signals with micrometer resolution. Intended for in vitro studies, OCEAN arrays are designed to have cells cultured directly on top of them and put under an optical microscope for analysis. Discover the latest in science, tech, and space with over 100,000 subscribers who rely on Phys.org for daily insights. Sign up for our free newsletter and get updates on breakthroughs, innovations, and research that matter— daily or weekly . 'Growing' antennas on a chip Key to the devices is the precision with which the researchers can fabricate arrays in the MIT.nano facilities. They start with a glass substrate and deposit layers of conductive, then insulating material on top, each of which is optically transparent. Then they use a focused ion beam to cut hundreds of nanoscale holes into the top layers of the device. This special type of focused ion beam enables high-throughput nanofabrication. "This instrument is basically like a pen where you can etch anything with a 10-nanometer resolution," he says. They submerge the chip in a solution that contains the precursor building blocks for the polymer. By applying an electric current to the solution, that precursor material is attracted into the tiny holes on the chip, and mushroom-shaped antennas "grow" from the bottom up. The entire fabrication process is relatively fast, and the researchers could use this technique to make a chip with millions of antennas. "This technique could be easily adapted so it is fully scalable. The limiting factor is how many antennas we can image at the same time," he says. The researchers optimized the dimensions of the antennas and adjusted parameters, which enabled them to achieve high enough sensitivity to monitor signals with voltages as low as 2.5 millivolts in simulated experiments. Signals sent by neurons for communication are usually around 100 millivolts. "Because we took the time to really dig in and understand the theoretical model behind this process, we can maximize the sensitivity of the antennas," he says. OCEANs also responded to changing signals in only a few milliseconds, enabling them to record electrical signals with fast kinetics. Moving forward, the researchers want to test the devices with real cell cultures. They also want to reshape the antennas so they can penetrate cell membranes, enabling more precise signal detection. In addition, they want to study how OCEANs could be integrated into nanophotonic devices, which manipulate light at the nanoscale for next-generation sensors and optical devices. More information: Benoit Desbiolles et al, Organic electro-scattering antenna: Wireless and multisite probing of electrical potentials with high spatial resolution, Science Advances (2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adr8380 . www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adr8380 Journal information: Science Advances Provided by Massachusetts Institute of Technology This story is republished courtesy of MIT News ( web.mit.edu/newsoffice/ ), a popular site that covers news about MIT research, innovation and teaching.

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This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here . > 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are U.S. inflation meets expectations U.S. inflation quickened in November, climbing to 2.7% on-year from October's 2.6%, while core inflation — which strips out food and energy prices — remained unchanged at 3.3%. Both metrics were in line with forecasts. While the inflation rate was higher, the majority of traders still expect the Fed to lower its benchmark rate later this month, with the CME's FedWatch Tool reporting a 96% likelihood. Nasdaq reaches new high Alphabet and Tesla climbed to fresh highs on Wednesday , joining Amazon and Meta to propel the Nasdaq past 20,000 points for the first time. The four tech giants added roughly $416 billion in market cap for the day. The Nasdaq Composite surged 1.77% to close at 20,034.89. The S&P 500 gained 0.82%, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.22%. Asian markets also mostly gained, with South Korea's Kospi leading the advance, up 1.78%. South Korea's "Korea discount" to remain entrenched South Korean markets have had a dismal 2024, with the so-called "Korea discount" in its stock markets widening compared to other global peers. The recent political upheaval is expected to entrench this phenomenon as efforts to reform the South Korean markets take a back seat amid political turmoil in the country. OPEC cuts demand forecast again OPEC has cut its 2024 global oil demand growth forecast for a fifth straight month and by its largest amount yet, according to Reuters. OPEC expects global oil demand to rise by 1.61 million barrels per day, down from the previous forecast of 1.82 million bpd last month. It also cut its 2025 growth estimate to 1.45 million bpd from 1.54 million bpd. China accounted for part of the latest downgrade, with Chinese oil demand expected to rise by 430,000 bpd in 2024, down from 760,000 bpd increase predicted in July. [PRO] Money Report Investors were already wary of Korean stocks. Then the country descended into chaos European Central Bank set to deliver final rate cut of the year: Live updates Alphabet's quantum leap The Nasdaq Composite crossed the psychologically important 20,000-point mark for the first time ever on Wednesday, partly thanks to Alphabet 's quantum computing breakthrough. Wall Street analysts predict the shares can run further. Tech investors were cheering Wednesday as four of the seven megacap tech stocks closed at all-time highs, with Amazon, Meta, Tesla and Alphabet adding roughly $416 billion in market cap for the day. The gains in tech come as November's inflation reading met expectations. The reading clears the way for the Fed to cut rates, which is likely to send tech shares higher. The enthusiasm could be short lived, however, in light of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's plans to raise tariffs which will likely be inflationary. The Fed will have to halt its easing cycle if inflation remains stubborn, removing one of the key impetuses behind the tech rally. Tesla, whose stock has risen by about 71% this year, may be the outlier since the bulk of its gains have come on the back of Trump's election victory last month. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has a cozy relationship with the president-elect, having contributed to Trump's campaign and is set to lead the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, alongside onetime Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. His new role could give Musk power over federal agencies' budgets and staffing, as well as the ability to push for the elimination of inconvenient regulations. "The stock is responding to the Trump bump," Craig Irwin, an analyst at Roth MKM, told CNBC's " Squawk on the Street " last week. Irwin increased his price target to $380 from $85, noting in a report that "Musk's authentic support for Trump likely doubled Tesla's pool of enthusiasts and lifted credibility for a demand inflection." On Wednesday, analysts at Goldman Sachs boosted their price target on Tesla, joining bullish reports from firms like Morgan Stanley and Bank of America. — CNBC's Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy contributed to this report. Also on CNBC Nasdaq climbs past 20,000, powered by megacap tech gains Can quantum computing be used in the real world? Is quantum computing viable?New Double-lane Checkweigher Provides Accuracy for Customer Case

Hyderabad: Public policy expert Donthi Narasimha Reddy has raised concerns about major irregularities in the agreements and management of Dharani portal, the integrated land records management system. In April, Reddy submitted a detailed report to chief minister A Revanth Reddy, urging a forensic audit and citing misuse and deficiencies in the portal's operations. Reddy flagged issues with the contract between Telangana State Technology Services and IL&FS, the portal's implementation agency. Despite the contract's requirement to follow national standards, Reddy pointed out non-compliance, including the lack of a copyright statement and user-friendly features. He also criticised the absence of blockchain technology, which was promised to prevent unauthorised land alterations. He highlighted specific cases to support his concerns. In 2022, a tahsildar in Raikode mandal, Sangareddy district, allegedly manipulated Dharani records to alter ownership of 27.3 acres. In another instance, Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation was listed as owner of land in Yacharam mandal, raising doubts about the portal's authorisation process. The expert described the power to alter land ownership through Dharani as a mockery of the law and democracy, asserting that the failure to implement blockchain technology had compromised land record integrity. He also questioned the 116 crore contract value for the portal, citing ambiguities in payment terms and concerns about undocumented payments to IL&FS and its affiliates. He also raised an alarm over data security, pointing out that the implementation agency had unrestricted access to public data stored at the state data centre. He also highlighted complaints from users who were charged to fix software glitches. Reddy called for a comparison of data in Dharani portal with manual and webland records to identify wrongful entries. He also urged an investigation into the process that allowed Quantela, an ineligible bidder linked to IL&FS, to become involved with the portal. He demanded a thorough audit, warning that the lack of transparency has led to legal entanglements for both the govt and citizens. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .RVR, Inc.-Operating Under the Name Cruise America, Inc.-Announces Expansion of Its Board of Directors with the Addition of Three Independent DirectorsOKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A new study has found that systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to substantial disparities in Native American turnout, particularly for presidential elections. The study, released Tuesday by the Brennan Center for Justice, looked at 21 states with federally recognized tribal lands that have a population of at least 5,000 and where more than 20% of residents identify as American Indian or Alaska Native. Researchers found that between 2012 and 2022, voter participation in federal elections was 7 percentage points lower in midterms and 15 percentage points lower in presidential elections than among those living off tribal lands in the same states. Earlier studies show voter turnout for communities of color is higher in areas where their ethnic group is the majority, but the latest research found that turnout was the lowest on tribal lands that have a high concentration of Native Americans, the Brennan Center said. “There’s something more intensely happening in Native American communities on tribal land,” said Chelsea Jones, a researcher on the study. Jones said the study suggests some barriers may be insurmountable in predominately Native communities due to a lack of adequate polling places or access to early and mail-in ballots. Many residents on tribal lands have nontraditional addresses, meaning they don't have street names or house numbers, making mail-in voting even more difficult. As a result, many Native American voters rely on P.O. boxes, but the study notes several jurisdictions will not mail ballots to P.O. boxes. Long distances to the polls that do exist on tribal lands and little to no public transportation create additional hurdles for Native American voters. In far-flung Alaska Native villages, polling places sometimes simply don't open if there's no one available to run an election, and severe weather can make absentee voting unreliable, The Associated Press reported last month. “When you think about people who live on tribal lands having to go 30, 60, 100 miles to cast a ballot, that is an extremely limiting predicament to be in," Jones said. "These are really, truly severe barriers.” Additionally, Jones said they found Native American voters were denied the ability to vote using their tribal IDs in several places, including in states where that is legally allowed. All of these roadblocks to the ballot can create a sense of distrust in the system, which could contribute to lower turnout, Jones said. The Brennan Center study also highlights on ongoing issue when it comes to understanding how or why Native Americans vote: a lack of good data. “There are immense data inequities when it comes to studying Native American communities, especially as it pertains to politics," Jones said. Native American communities are often overlooked when it comes to polling data and sometimes when they are included those studies do not reflect broader trends for Indigenous voters, said Stephanie Fryberg, the director of the Research for Indigenous Social Action & Equity Center, which studies systemic inequalities faced by Indigenous people. “Generally speaking, polling is not well positioned to do a good job for Indian Country,” said Fryberg, who is also a professor of psychology at Northwestern University. “There are ideas that are held up as the gold standard about how polling works that don’t work for Indian Country because of where we live, because of how difficult it is to connect to people in our community.” Fryberg, a member of the Tulalip Tribe in Washington State, was one of several Indigenous researchers who denounced a recent exit poll conducted by Edison Research that found 65% of Native American voters who participated said they voted for Donald Trump. The poll only surveyed 229 self-identified Native Americans, a sample size that she said is too small for an accurate reading, and none of the jurisdictions in the poll were on tribal lands. “Right there, you’re already eliminating a powerful perspective,” Fryberg said. The Indigenous Journalists Association labelled that polling data as “highly misleading and irresponsible,” saying it has led “to widespread misinformation.” In a statement to the Associated Press, Edison Research acknowledged that the polling size is small, but said the "goal of the survey is to represent the national electorate and to have enough data to also examine large demographic and geographic subgroups." The survey has a potential sampling margin of error of plus or minus 9%, according to the statement. “Based on all of these factors, this data point from our survey should not be taken as a definitive word on the American Indian vote,” the statement reads. Native Americans are not just part of an ethnic group, they also have political identities that come with being citizens of sovereign nations. Fryberg said allowing those surveyed to self-identify as Native Americans, without follow-up questions about tribal membership and specific Indigenous populations, means that data cannot accurately capture voting trends for those communities. Both Fryberg and Jones said that in order to create better data on and opportunities for Native Americans to vote, researchers and lawmakers would have to meet the specific needs of Indigenous communities. Jones said passage of the Native American Voting Rights Act, a bill that has stalled in Congress, would ensure equitable in-person voting options in every precinct on tribal lands. “This is not an issue that we see across the country,” Jones said. “It’s very specific to tribal lands. So we need provisions that address that uniquely.” Graham Lee Brewer is an Oklahoma City-based member of the AP's Race and Ethnicity team.

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According to the Chinese outlet CNMO Technology News ( Sina Finance ), Travis Axelrod, Tesla’s head of investor relations, announced plans to launch a new model while addressing senior corporate investors at an investor conference hosted by Deutsche Bank on December 5, 2024. The goal of Project Redwood, internally dubbed “Model Q” by Deutsche Bank, is to achieve a post-subsidy price of under $30,000. Not A Tesla App ( NATA ) posted on December 10, 2024 that once the federal EV rebate expires in 2025 — which it will because Elon The Magnificent wants his surrogate father to kill it — the Model Q’s starting price will be around $30,000. NATA is usually a reliable source for news about the company, but on this point we disagree. If the Model Q is rumored to start at under $30,000 after the federal tax rebate, that means it will list for $37,499 and not a penny less. For comparison, the Model 3 currently starts at $42,490 in the US before incentives. NATA previously reported that Tesla has already begun speaking to suppliers and is looking to begin volume production of the vehicle sometime around June of 2025. Testing of prototypes has yet to happen, which needs to take place before volume production begins, and no pre-production examples have been seen testing on public streets yet. The Model Q will supposedly be about 15% smaller and 30% lighter than the Model 3, with an approximate length of 3,988 mm, or 157 inches, which is the length of the standard MINI. The Model 3 is 185 inches long, so chopping almost 30 inches off of it will result in quite a compact car. Whether it will be a sedan, a hatchback, an SUV, or a trucklet is unknown. The battery will likely be smaller to match the car’s smaller size, which will also help reduce the price. Range estimates are too speculative to even talk about at this point. Tesla is expected to offer two models — a single-motor RWD model and a long-range, dual-motor AWD variant. The lower trim level will include a 53 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery, while the AWD version is expected to include a 75 kWh LFP battery. The report says that the vehicle will be able to travel up to 500 km (310 miles) on a single charge, but it’s not clear whether this will be for the more efficient RWD version or the AWD variant. It is also not clear whether that estimate is based on the rather generous standard used by Chinese authorities. We expect the EPA range for the base model will be slightly less than that of the original Chevy Bolt — around 250 miles or so. There is no news yet on the price of the AWD version, but NATA expects it to cost about $5,000 more than the RWD variant. Once the vehicle ramps up in production, Tesla intends to produce about 10,000 of these cars per week globally, or about 500,000 per year. As Tesla mentioned during a previous earnings calls, this next-generation vehicle will be built using Tesla’s current assembly lines with minimal changes, which should allow for a smooth and predictable production ramp. The company’s much touted unboxed assembly process will be saved for the Cybercab, when and if it ever gets into production. One of the items that came up during the investor conference was Tesla’s Project Juniper — the Model Y refresh. Juniper has already had a few leaks, including some images and information that mention a return to the 7-seat, 3-row format — at least in China. Not A Tesla App says they are expecting Juniper to launch early next year, as production has supposedly already begun at Giga Shanghai on a limited prototyping basis. That’s what the CleanTechnica C-suite has been expecting as well. If the rollout matches the Model 3 Highland refresh, they expect to see Juniper arrive in China first and then make its way to North America and Europe by the end of 2025. The performance variants should launch in early 2026, after the standard models. Car and Driver is a little more cautious in its reaction to this news. With no reports of a new model being seen during testing, a brand new model being released in the first half of 2025 seems unlikely. “Rather than launching a new model no one has seen testing, we think it is more likely Axelrod was referring to a version of the Model 3 but with a smaller battery, which could help drive down its price,” the magazine said. Axelrod reportedly said during the Deutsche Bank presentation that the new model will increase sales by 20 to 30 percent. Though, profits are likely to dip as the company invests in the new lineup. Along with the new cheaper model, Axelrod reportedly told the Deutsche Bank crowd that an extended wheelbase Model Y with three-row seating is slated for the Chinese market. Given how spartan the Tesla Model 3 already is, it’s unclear exactly how the brand is planning to reduce costs, Car and Driver says. As Tesla’s cheapest car, the Model 3 currently starts at $42,490 in rear drive configuration. Cutting $5000 will be a tough ask, but the company could swap in smaller batteries or use less powerful motors. There is also the option of using cheaper materials in the cabin. Also, there is an outside chance that it’s this “Model Q” is the Cybercab , which notably lacks traditional interior hardware, including the wheel and pedals. However, the big roadblock with that theory is that current regulations don’t allow for production cars without wheels and pedals to operate on public roads. Maybe Elon is planning to fix that before next July. Previous reports on the new Tesla speculated that the car, nicknamed Redwood, would be considerably smaller than the Model 3, which favors the Cybercab possibility. Plus, despite the low price point, Tesla suggested the new model would launch with fully autonomous driving and go on sale in mid-2025. Is that referring to actually going on sale or opening up pre-orders? Either way, Car and Driver says to take Axelrod’s timeline with a grain of salt given Tesla’s history with time frames. Not A Tesla App is more of a champion for Tesla. Car and Driver is more in the “once bitten, twice shy” camp. People get all huffy when we say anything that is not a glowing endorsement of the company or its CEO, but past history tends to support a more cautious approach to news about the company. One of the reasons is because Tesla refuses to engage with the press. In the absence of actual information, rumors and speculation abound. We would be delighted if Tesla introduced a less expensive model, but given the mercurial nature of its leader , we think some skepticism is warranted. Will there be a baby Tesla six months from now? “We’ll see,” said the Zen master. CleanTechnica's Comment Policy LinkedIn WhatsApp Facebook Bluesky Email RedditMADRID (AP) — Spanish King Felipe VI used his traditional Christmas Eve speech to remember the victims of the catastrophic Valencia flash floods , and urged the country to remain calm despite public debates around hot-button issues such as immigration and housing affordability. In a pre-recorded speech that usually reviews the year's most relevant issues, Felipe said Spain “must never forget the pain and sadness" the flood have caused. The Oct. 29 floods killed more than 225 people in eastern Spain, damaging countless homes and leaving graveyards of cars piled on top of each other. In some towns, the heavy downpours that caused the floods dropped as much as a year's worth of rain in just eight hours. In early November, as Spaniards' shock at the wreckage turned into frustration, a political blame game began, directed especially at regional authorities who failed to send timely emergency alerts to cell phones on the day of the floods. The frustration of residents in hard-hit Paiporta near Valencia was on display when people tossed mud and shouted insults at the king and government officials in early November when they made their first visit to the town. “We have seen — and understood — the frustration, the pain, the impatience, the demands for greater and more effective coordination," Felipe said about how the disaster was managed, adding that he had asked that aid be sent to everyone who needed it. He also addressed the country's housing crunch and high rents, which have become a leading concern in this European Union country that is the eurozone's fourth-largest economy. Fast-rising rents are especially acute in cities like Barcelona and Madrid, where incomes have failed to keep up, especially for younger people in a country with chronically high unemployment. Felipe urged that “all the actors involved reflect” and "listen to each other” so that they facilitate bringing access to housing under “affordable conditions.” Spain's immigration debate should keep in mind the country's European partners and immigrants' countries of origin, Felipe said, warning that “the way in which we are able to address immigration ... will say a lot in the future about our principles and the quality of our democracy.” Felipe said Spain need to remain calm in the public sphere, even in the face of a “sometimes thunderous” contest in its politics. Suman Naishadham, The Associated Press

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Canucks’ Tocchet doesn’t rule out J.T. Miller returning vs. PanthersPCB Encapsulation Market Emerging Trends in Industry Dynamics, Size Insights, Share, and Future Growth by 2029 12-20-2024 07:32 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire The PCB encapsulation market is projected to reach USD 5.59 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.8% from USD 3.67 billion in 2024. The PCB encapsulation market is set for robust growth, driven by increasing demand for electronic devices across industries. With advancements in encapsulation materials ensuring better protection and durability, the market's expansion is fueled by trends in miniaturization and IoT integration globally. The report [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/pcb-encapsulation-market-138672393.html?utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pcbencapsulation ] by Resin Type (Epoxy, Acrylic), Curing Type (UV-Cure, Heat Cure, Room Temperature Cure), Application (Consumer Electronics, Automotive Electronics, Medical Devices), Product Type - Global Forecast to 2029", is projected to reach USD 5.59 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.8% from USD 3.67 billion in 2024. Some of the major forces behind the growth of the PCB encapsulation market include miniaturization of electronics, coupled with increasing electronic functionality, requires them to be better shielded against trouble-free performance across multiple ambient and adverse environments. Browse in-depth TOC on "PCB Encapsulation Market" 257 - Tables58 - Figures240 - Pages Download PDF Brochure: [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=138672393&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pcbencapsulation ] The increasing requirement from the consumer side for high-quality and rugged electronics, such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables, has also turned into one of the major driving forces. Growing applications of electric vehicles and ADAS in the automotive sector further enhance the demand for reliable PCB protection, which must withstand challenging conditions. The industrial and aerospace industries also have a high demand for robust electronic systems working in extreme environments, thereby further boosting the market. Improvements in adhesive formulations about thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical strength are critical for the growth of the market. Again, the growing adoption of IoT devices and rapid expansion of smart technologies across industries have surged the demand for appropriate PCB encapsulation. Large electronics manufacturing base and large investments in research and development, there is heavy market demand in the Asia-Pacific region. These, coupled with relentless innovation in adhesive technologies, are expected to keep the PCB encapsulation market on a strong growth path in the years ahead. Epoxy by resin type is projected to be the fastest growing, in terms of value, during the forecast period. Epoxy resin represents the fastest growing segment of the market in PCB encapsulation, since this segment has some unique properties and a wide scope of applications. Excellent mechanical strength, outstanding thermal stability, and great chemical resistance make epoxy resins highly suitable for protecting printed circuit boards in many kinds of challenging environments. Their bonding property is good enough to provide a solid bond to various substrate materials, hence improving lifetime and functionalities of electronic components. Besides, epoxy resins show excellent protection against water and their interaction with the environment, which is of concern to the life and reliability of PCBs used in consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications. Versatility in such uses as potting compounds, encapsulants, and conformal coatings underlines the workability of epoxy resins for a plethora of protection needs. Besides, with the continuous improvement in formulations, more and more epoxy resin products come into being, which also supports their monopolistic domination. Combinations of these characteristics make the epoxy resins lead choice for protecting PCBs, hence gaining a huge market share and growing. Conformal coatings segment is projected to be fastest growing weightlifting capacity, in terms of value, during the forecast period. Conformal coatings have emerged as the fastest growing segment within PCB encapsulation due to their uniqueness in protection while maintaining the functionality and performance of an electronic component. These are thin-film materials that take shape on the contours of the PCB, providing better protection against moisture, dust, chemicals, and temperature variations. This is highly critical to guarantee the reliability and long life of electronic devices as they become more compact and complex in operation. There can be claimed to be a strong case for the growth of conformal coatings, with the ever-growing demand for high-performance consumer electronics in the form of smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices. Besides, the increasing electronics in the automotive industry, whether an electrical car or an autonomous driving, need strong PCB protection to ensure safety and reliability under severe operating conditions. Other major platforms for this growth have been industrial and aerospace applications, arising from the need for conformal coatings, to protect any sensitive electronic in unfriendly environments. These coatings which, by themselves are effective, are further enabled with the help of technological upgrades in the materials and the techniques with which they are used. Manufacturers have more reasons to be inclined towards using these coatings. UV cure by application industry segment is projected to be largest, in terms of value, during the forecast period. The UV cure adhesives segment is likely to show the fastest growth in the category of curing type in the PCB encapsulation market. This could be attributed to the several advantages these materials provide in efficiency, performance, and versatility. The property of these adhesives is that they have quick curing under ultraviolet radiation. Not only this makes the processing times much shorter as compared to traditional methods of curing, but it also enhances production efficiency and throughput, which has made them very attractive to manufacturers. In addition to the general-purpose use, it also provides very good adhesion, thermal stability, and chemical resistance to ensure protection of the PCBs reliably in harsh applications. Its curing process allows only the intended areas to be coated accurately, providing material and consistent protection throughout the entire PCB. The demand for high-performance electronic parts is expected to become evident because of the introduction of better products in the future, particularly for conditions in consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial applications. Adhesive solutions for such high-performance, efficient, and reliable adhesives, important to the function of the electronic parts, further drive the demand of UV cure adhesives. Improved UV-cure formulations have introduced advantages such as better flexibility and improved resistance to the environment, thus broadening their field of application. These, coupled with pressure for more effective and eco-friendly manufacturing processes, make UV cure adhesives the fastest-growing segment in the PCB encapsulation market. Request Sample Pages: [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/requestsampleNew.asp?id=138672393&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pcbencapsulation ] Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest market for PCB encapsulation market during the forecast period, in terms of value. Asia-Pacific region the fastest-growing in the PCB encapsulation market. The region has a huge, well-established electronics manufacturing base. Countries that constitute this region, like China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, are frontline countries when it comes to the production of consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and industrial electronic components. This high concentration of electronics manufacturing drives significant demand for PCB encapsulations. Added to this, the rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, coupled with increasing urbanization, resulted in high adoption rates for the advanced electronic devices and hence provided a further boost to the market. This region also benefits from massive investments made in research and development that lead to innovation in adhesives technologies and processes associated with their production. Furthermore, the rapid rise of the automotive industries in countries such as China and India increase the production volume of electric vehicles, thereby boosting the demand for reliable PCB protection solutions. These are some of the factors that make Asia-Pacific a prominent growth driver for the global PCB encapsulation market. Key Players: The key players in this market Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), H.B. Fuller Company (US), Parker-Hannifin Corporation (US), Dow (US), DuPont (US), Nagase ChemteX Corporation (Japan), Huntsman International LLC (US), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., (Japan) Panacol-Elosol GmbH (Germany). About MarketsandMarkets Trademark MarketsandMarkets Trademark has been recognized as one of America's best management consulting firms by Forbes, as per their recent report. MarketsandMarkets Trademark is a blue ocean alternative in growth consulting and program management, leveraging a man-machine offering to drive supernormal growth for progressive organizations in the B2B space. We have the widest lens on emerging technologies, making us proficient in co-creating supernormal growth for clients. 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