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From the opening tip-off, both teams showed their determination to secure a victory. Shandong, led by their star players, displayed their trademark fast-paced and aggressive style of play, while Jilin countered with a well-executed defensive strategy that proved to be effective throughout the game. The intensity on the court was palpable as the two teams traded baskets and defensive stops in a back-and-forth battle.Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo billNEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhuna, an advanced event management platform developed by the creators of UNTOLD—ranked #3 globally by DJ Mag and one of the world's largest music festivals—announces its partnership with Plume, the first fully-integrated layer-1 modular blockchain focused on Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi). Reaching over 2 million attendees across 165 events, including partnerships with iconic organizers like UNTOLD Festival, this collaboration is set to revolutionize the $700B+ live events industry with cutting-edge innovation. Building the Future of Onchain Events Rhuna's platform integrates into Plume Network, leveraging its ecosystem of 180+ projects, over 200M transactions, and support from 3.5M testnet users. This partnership enables innovative blockchain solutions that modernize event management, offering capabilities such as: NFT Ticketing & Fraud Prevention : Enabling secure, transparent ticketing with royalties and controlled secondary markets. Real-Time Payments : Supporting fiat and crypto transactions for global flexibility. Advanced AI Analytics & Access Control : Providing optimized event operations through blockchain-backed real-time insights. Community Engagement : Leveraging $RHUNA tokens for loyalty rewards, exclusive experiences, and cross-event benefits, driving long-term attendee value. Rhuna's Proven Track Record Rhuna's platform has already revolutionized event management in the Web2 space, with: 2M+ customers and $3M revenue in 2024, driven by demand from major industry players. Deployment across 165+ stress-tested events, including UNTOLD Festival, which saw 420,000 in attendance in just four days. 65% reduction in operational costs for organizers. 80% time savings for attendees through streamlined event processes. Modular solutions tailored for events of all sizes, from conferences to large-scale festivals. This collaboration amplifies Rhuna's ability to scale globally while delivering cost-effective, engaging, and personalized event experiences. Why This Matters The partnership addresses key challenges in the events industry, combining Rhuna's expertise with Plume's blockchain infrastructure to deliver tangible results, while creating transparent and scalable tools for secure, decentralized event management. " This partnership is a major milestone for the integration of blockchain into real-world industries, " said Chris Yin , CEO of Plume. " With Rhuna's proven success in live events and Plume's infrastructure, we're unlocking the full potential of Web3 to transform how events are managed and experienced. " " We're excited to partner with Plume Network, whose focus on RWAfi and modular blockchain infrastructure perfectly aligns with Rhuna's mission. Plume's technology enhances our platform's scalability, security, and efficiency, helping us deliver seamless, blockchain-powered solutions for event organizers and attendees in real-world asset integration. This partnership is a key step in transforming the events industry, " said Sveatoslav Vizitiu, CEO of Rhuna. About Rhuna Rhuna is a white-label event management platform integrating modular solutions for payments, marketing, ticketing, and analytics into a seamless, blockchain-powered infrastructure. Founded by the creators of UNTOLD, Rhuna's mission is to scale events of all sizes while delivering cost-effective, engaging, and personalized attendee experiences. Learn more at rhuna.io or contact sveat@rhuna.io . Twitter | Website | Discord | Telegram About Plume Plume is the first fully integrated L1 modular blockchain focused on RWAfi, offering a composable, EVM-compatible environment for onboarding and managing diverse real-world assets. With 180+ projects on its private devnet, Plume provides an end-to-end tokenization engine and a network of financial infrastructure partners, simplifying asset onboarding and enabling seamless DeFi integration for RWAs. Learn more at plumenetwork.xyz or contact press@plumenetwork.xyz . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/700b-industry-shake-up-rhuna-x-plume-transforming-events-for-2m-attendees--200m-blockchain-transactions-302316970.html SOURCE Plume Network © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Atletico Madrid, under the guidance of Diego Simeone, are also in the mix for the title race. Known for their strong defensive organization and counter-attacking style of play, Atletico Madrid have been grinding out results and staying in contention at the top of the table. With a solid squad and a never-say-die attitude, Atletico Madrid are serious threats to both Barcelona and Real Madrid's title hopes.
Manchester City's woes continued as they surrendered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord and make it six games without a win for Pep Guardiola's side. Guardiola, enduring his worst run as a coach, seemed on course to see his side cruise to victory in this Champions League tie when two goals from Erling Haaland either side of half-time sandwiched Ilkay Gundogan's deflected volley. But there was late drama. Anis Hadj Moussa seized upon a defensive error by Josko Gvardiol to pull the first goal back on 75 minutes before substitute Santiago Gimenez converted from close range to set nerves jangling. David Hancko headed in the equaliser to leave City bereft. Player ratings Man City: Ederson (5), Lewis (6), Akanji (5), Ake (7), Gvardiol (5), Gundogan (7), Silva (5), Nunes (7), Foden (7), Grealish (5), Haaland (7). Subs: De Bruyne (6), Simpson-Pusey (6), McAtee (6). Feyenoord: Wellenreuther (7), Nieuwkoop (6), Trauner (6), Hancko (7), Smal (6), Hwang (7), Milambo (6), Timber (6), Hadj Moussa (8), Carranza (6), Paixao (7). Subs: Beelen (7), Zerrouki (7), Gimenez (7), Lotomba (7), Gonzalez (n/a). Player of the match: Anis Hadj Moussa. It was an extraordinary collapse, a draw that ends their five-game losing streak but will feel like a defeat given the remarkable circumstances. City remain outside the top eight in the Champions League. More worryingly, the slump in form shows no signs of ending. How Man City fell apart It had looked likely to be a routine win, a confidence-boosting result to get City back on course after their recent malaise. This result will only add to the questions facing Guardiola, a hapless collapse that suggests this team has lost what it once had. Trending Nobody in the stadium saw it coming, as evidenced by Guardiola's decision to bring on Jahmai Simpson-Pusey and James McAtee alongside Kevin De Bruyne when three up midway through the second half. He thought it was over, thoughts turning to Liverpool, live on Sky Sports on Sunday Liverpool Manchester City Feyenoord had other ideas, but they had help. Gvardiol's casual back-pass was inexplicable. Ederson was poor for all of the goals. And while there were youngsters on the pitch, there was also De Bruyne, Haaland, Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish. Also See: Champions League fixtures Champions League results Get Sky Sports Find out more about Sky Sports Team news Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola made three changes to the side thrashed by Tottenham on Sunday. John Stones was replaced by Nathan Ake, while Kyle Walker dropped to the bench, with Matheus Nunes coming in. Savinho made way for Jack Grealish. All looked shocked at the end, as if victims of circumstances they cannot explain. Doubts that were creeping in are now flooding the mind. Fifteenth in the Champions League table , they go to Anfield knowing defeat there will increase the gap to the Premier League leaders to 11 points. This is officially a crisis. Story of the match in stats... What's coming up in the Champions League? Tom from Southampton became a millionaire for free with Super 6! Could you be the next jackpot winner? Play for free!Furthermore, the collaboration between Amazon and Intuit will foster a community of small business owners, where merchants can connect, share best practices, and collaborate on new ideas. This peer-to-peer network will create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs to learn from each other, collaborate on joint ventures, and access mentorship opportunities to fuel their success.
The incident occurred when the Rolls-Royce, a symbol of luxury and extravagance, was hit by another vehicle. Instead of reacting with anger or frustration, the owner of the Rolls-Royce, Mr. Johnson, saw this as an opportunity to spread love and kindness in a world that sorely needs it.In the midst of this uncertainty, one thing remains clear – Wilcox's expertise and dedication will be key in upholding the standards of excellence that Ashworth was known for. With a firm commitment to delivering accurate and impactful journalism, Wilcox is poised to lead the newsroom through this transition period with grace and professionalism.
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on what is typically an unenviable task -- traveling on a short week for a Thursday night primetime game. However, a few things are playing in Pittsburgh's favor as Week 12 of the NFL regular season kicks off. Namely, the "trip" to Cleveland is a little more than two hours by road and when the Steelers arrive there, they'll be facing a backup quarterback at the helm of a massively underwhelming 2-8 Browns team. The Steelers (8-2) are coming off a huge win over Baltimore to stay atop the AFC North. And Pittsburgh is beginning to set its sights on potential home-field advantage come playoff time. ODDS AND TRENDS The Steelers are a consensus 3.5-point favorite. That includes at BetRivers, where they have been backed by 80 percent of the spread-line money. Pittsburgh's -195 moneyline to simply win the game has been even more popular, drawing 95 percent of all money wagered. The Browns enter Thursday night having failed to cover the spread in nine of their past 12 games. Meanwhile, the Steelers have covered the spread in every game during their five-game win streak. The 37.0 total points line has seen the Over backed by 65 percent of the money and 70 percent of the total bets. Each of Cleveland's past eight November home games has gone under the total points line. PROP PICKS --Steelers WR George Pickens Over 50 Receiving Yards (-195 at DraftKings): Russell Wilson has thrown six touchdowns in the four games since he took over as the starting quarterback. Two of those have gone to Pickens, who has at least 74 receiving yards in each of those games. There is some concern that Pittsburgh gains a big early lead and turns to a run-heavy attack, but Wilson throws an excellent deep ball and that plays into Pickens' strength. This is the most popular player prop at the book. --Steelers RB Najee Harris Anytime TD (+100 at BetRivers): That potential for a run-heavy approach should benefit Harris, who found the sledding tough against Baltimore with 63 yards on the ground. He was also held out of the end zone for the second time in three games. Keep in mind that Cleveland has allowed only three touchdowns on the ground all season, but the Browns have allowed 12 through the air. Harris has a trio of scores on the ground and receiving through 10 games. KEY STAT The Browns have won the first quarter in five consecutive home games against the Steelers. THE NEWS The Steelers have certainly been locked in. They are currently riding a five-game winning streak, most recently edging the Baltimore Ravens 18-16 on Sunday. Chris Boswell booted six field goals against Baltimore, while Wilson completed 23 of 36 passes for 205 yards and an interception. Meanwhile, Cleveland continues to go through the wringer. The Browns ended up on the wrong end of a 35-14 blowout while facing the host New Orleans Saints on Sunday, marking their seventh loss in the past eight games. Cleveland now has to go up against one of the most unforgiving defenses in the league. Browns quarterback Jameis Winston is determined to direct a fundamentally sound performance against Pittsburgh, which allows the second-fewest points per game in the NFL (16.2). "It's precision passing. Getting the ball out on time. Elite operation and just doing our job. It's the simple things," Winston said. "This team (the Steelers) is not going to try and fool you. They're going to line up and say, 'Give us your best, we're going to give you our best.'" Winston threw for 395 yards and two touchdowns on 30-for-46 passing in the setback against New Orleans, with Jerry Jeudy hauling in six catches for 142 yards and a score. Star running back Nick Chubb continued to struggle since his return from a knee injury that cut his 2023 season short, finishing with 50 yards on 11 carries. INJURY REPORT The Browns could be without standout defensive end Myles Garrett, who missed practice on Tuesday because of a hip injury. Wide receiver Elijah Moore (shoulder), guard Joel Bitonio (pectoral) and cornerbacks Denzel Ward (ribs/ankle) and Greg Newsome II (shoulder) were among those limited during the session. Linebacker Alex Highsmith is dealing with an ankle issue and was ruled out by the Steelers along with cornerback Cory Trice Jr. (hamstring). THEY SAID IT Wilson is starting to feel like he might be part of something special, but he also doesn't want Pittsburgh to get ahead of itself. "I definitely think that we have a chance (to make a deep playoff run)," said Wilson, who has played in two Super Bowls. "I think the biggest thing for us is continuing to just take each week as the most important week of it all. "I think that it's not really even just the week, it's just the day, it's just the moments in between. I think the greatest teams, the greatest players, in any sport, especially the teams I've been on, is the moment -- it's never too far away. It's right here, right now. And you're just locked into that." PREDICTION Divisional road games on short weeks typically shape up as a daunting task. That's not the case for the Steelers, who will be hyper-focused to put this one out of reach early before enjoying 10 days ahead of a trip to Cleveland. With a second game against the Browns before a huge game at Philadelphia, this is not an under-manned opponent Pittsburgh will look past. --Steelers 27, Browns 19 --Field Level MediaIn his final farewell, Alonso leaves a message of thanks to the fans who have supported him throughout his career, saying, "To all the supporters who have cheered me on, believed in me, and shared in my journey, I am eternally grateful. Football will always hold a special place in my heart, and I leave with cherished memories that will last a lifetime."
The news of Dr. Liu Yusheng's investigation sent shockwaves through the medical community and beyond. Many of his former patients expressed disbelief and disappointment upon hearing the allegations, as they had placed their trust and hopes in his expertise and guidance.
In times of crisis, the importance of a well-prepared and responsive emergency medical team cannot be overstated. Their presence and expertise serve as a lifeline in moments of uncertainty, offering comfort and reassurance to those in distress. The airport's swift and compassionate response in the face of tragedy exemplified the power of solidarity and support in times of need.