Falken fortifies model series with 2 new tiresThe crackdown was carried out by officers from the Pendle Neighbourhood Policing Team and Task Force as part of “anti-social behaviour awareness week.” The actions were carried out over the weekend, starting from Friday November 22. A Colne and West Craven Police spokesperson said: “The results are as follows: “One drink driving arrest - The driver decided he would drive hanging out the window as his windscreen was iced up, the driver was arrested for driving over the prescribed drink drive limit. “After blowing over the legal limit in custody, he was charged and released on bail to attend court early next year. “One S59 warnings for anti-social driving “One vehicle seized specifically for anti-social driving, after having received a S59 warning prior. “One vehicle seized S165 no insurance - after failing to stop for police , the vehicle was found a short distance away and dragged off to the compound. “Five Traffic Offence Reports issued for a variety of motoring offences. ALSO READ: Every flood warning still in place across Lancashire in aftermath of Storm Bert ALSO READ: Dramatic pictures as fire service investigate cause of vehicle blaze “Two producers issued, requiring the drivers of vehicles to provide their document or expect their points in the post. “Twelve stop searches under the Misuse of Drugs Act as a result of stopping a range of vehicles. “Of these, 10 searches yielded results including possession of drugs, for which passengers were dealt with appropriately. “Needless to say, had drivers failed their roadside drug wipes they too would have been arrested.”
New AI-powered tools are set to radically change video on Instagram in 2025. Thanks to powerful new features expected in 2025, your social media feeds may soon be awash with even more AI-generated content following a recent announcement from Instagram head Adam Mosseri. As Mosseri recently revealed in one of his regular updates, the Meta-owned social media platform plans to introduce new AI-powered video editing tools allowing users to change “nearly any aspect” of their videos using simple text prompts. Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, introduces Meta's powerful new AI video editing capabilities In his teaser video , Mosseri introduces some of the capabilities of the future tool. At the same time, the AI seamlessly implements a range of impressive effects, such as altering his outfit, adding jewelry, changing his location and appearance, and even transforming himself into a felt puppet, with surprisingly convincing results. These effects aren’t yet ready for release but show early examples of what Meta can do with its home-grown Movie Gen AI model, announced in October, which Mosseri hopes to unleash on Instagram users in 2025. If the tools work as promised, users will soon be able to perform advanced video editing tricks by simply typing what they want to see rather than having to learn how to edit videos or code special effects. You’ve probably already seen similar-looking effects in the form of filters on Instagram stories or TikTok videos, but these pre-built, off-the-shelf effects are generally designed by someone else. Meta’s text-based video AI is different because it potentially allows users to create whatever effects they want without the need for advanced editing or coding skills. Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Why You Need A New Email Address In 2025 Urgent New Gmail Security Warning For Billions As Attacks Continue FinCEN Extends Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Deadline New Instagram AI Video Tools — Do We Need Them? However, Mosseri’s teaser has drawn mixed responses so far, including negative comments questioning the need for even more AI-generated content on a platform already seemingly overrun with it. On the other hand, some are excited to get their hands on these new AI-powered tools, noting that they will help users create engaging content much more easily using only the Instagram app rather than resorting to third-party video editing tools such as Capcut. Instagram's AI video editing tools draw a mixed response. Making video editing easier for novice creators will surely spark creativity, but whether or not the new content is good remains to be seen. Organic video recordings will still have their place on Instagram, even if it becomes increasingly difficult to tell what is real and what is AI. Conversely, it doesn’t take a great leap of the imagination to dream up some somewhat less wholesome applications of this new tech. Deepfakes, misinformation and potentially harmful appearance-changing edits are all obvious problem areas. We will have to wait and see what safeguards Meta puts in place to avoid potentially dangerous content moving forward. Perhaps one unintended side effect of such a dramatic increase in AI-generated online content may be to push people to place more value in live entertainment and personal interactions in real life. We can but hope. Follow @paul_monckton on Instagram.Stock Market Today: The Dow Leads an Up Day for Stocks
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Florida St. 92, UMass 59BEL AIR, Md., Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Lisa Feulner, MD, PhD, of Advanced Eye Care & Aesthetics, a managed ophthalmology practice of Vision Innovation Partners (VIP), is bringing cutting-edge interventional glaucoma treatment to Harford County. This advanced, minimally invasive option offers patients a new level of care by reducing dependence on lifelong medications and delaying the need for more invasive surgeries. "With this technology, I'm able to offer my patients the most advanced care possible," says Dr. Feulner. "The iDose is a perfect example, allowing me to provide cutting-edge treatment that delivers continuous, long-term benefits." Dr. Feulner is a board-certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist. She is the Chief Medical Officer and founder of Advanced Eye Care & Aesthetics, as well as an active member of the Harford County community. "I'm so fortunate to have this opportunity to give back to my wonderful community in such a big way. This is going to help improve so many lives," said Dr. Feulner. About Advanced Eye Care & Aesthetics Advanced Eye Care & Aesthetics is a leading provider of comprehensive eye care services, specializing in advanced treatments for vision correction and aesthetic enhancements. Our team of skilled ophthalmologists and aesthetic professionals is dedicated to delivering personalized care using the latest technology and techniques. With a focus on improving both eye health and appearance, we offer a wide range of services, from routine eye exams to cutting-edge procedures in laser vision correction and non-surgical aesthetic treatments. At Advanced Eye Care & Aesthetics, we prioritize patient comfort and satisfaction, ensuring each individual receives the highest level of care tailored to their unique needs. About Vision Innovation Partners Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Annapolis, MD, VIP supports the mid-Atlantic's premier ophthalmology practices and surgery centers through good people, expert leadership, the sharing of best practices and the backing of Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm. VIP's managed practices offer a comprehensive range of services, including routine eye exams and LASIK surgery as well as treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other ocular diseases. The Company is among the region's leading managed services platforms for ophthalmology providers, with over 150 providers and a footprint that includes nearly 60 practice locations and 11 surgery centers across Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Press Contact: Stephanie Blank Director of Marketing Vision Innovation Partners M: (410) 279-1826 Stephanie.blank@vipeyes.com View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/doctor-becomes-first-to-offer-innovative-glaucoma-treatment-in-harford-county-302339004.html SOURCE Vision Innovation Partners
A columnist took a humorous look at the Christmas wish list of Donald Trump and other prominent political figures. The president-elect apparently wants Canada , Mexico , Greenland and the Panama Canal, wrote Salon's Brian Karem , and wondered what Trump wanted to do with those sovereign territories he's been talking about taking over. "Perhaps taking over Canada and Mexico is just Trump’s way of solving the so-called immigration crisis," Karem wrote. "Taking back the Panama Canal would enable him to charge exorbitant fees for retail traffic through the canal zone (so he could pay his personal legal bills) – and taking over Greenland will give him plenty of room for his new gulags he wishes to build to house Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and scores of others on his enemies list. Maybe he can even let the largest private prison companies run the new gulags at a well-negotiated price and for massive profits (of which he’ll take a personal cut)." ALSO READ: Why ABC settled a case they knew they would win — and why the Lincoln Project didn't Karem then turned his attention to vice president-elect J.D. Vance and the purportedly apparent co-president Elon Musk. "Vance wants to be taken seriously this Christmas season, but I doubt Santa Claus has Vance’s manhood in his bag of goodies," Karem wrote. "Vance emerged from obscurity this week after being overwhelmed by the presence of Trump’s favorite puppeteer, Elon Musk. Vance was seen on Capitol Hill helping to negotiate a budget deal that would keep the government running until March. After the deal was done, Vance disappeared back into the night ether from which he came. Rumor is he’ll stay in his coffin until he’s needed." Musk seemingly wants the entire world for Christmas , the columnist wrote, so he can cover it "in a white supremacist cloak that will make the Nazi regime look like a PTA meeting circle jerk." "His international reach continues to grow as this week he (surprisingly?) endorsed a German conservative party that looks like MAGA on steroids," Karem wrote. "How is it that an immigrant from South Africa who is afforded all the freedoms of the world’s greatest nation would try to undermine the nation that allowed him to succeed beyond his wildest dreams? He doesn’t care. He wants it all and he wants it now. The man who bought and sold the world looks to be on Santa’s naughty list — so I doubt things in the new year will play out the way Husky Musky dreams. After all, his dream is a nightmare to millions of people worldwide." "I certainly find it funny that man who could easily dip into his pocket and donate $100 billion to ease student loan debt and help solve homelessness in this country — and still be worth hundreds of billions of dollars — is trying so hard to fit into a high school cheerleading outfit (complete with pom poms) for Donald Trump," Karem added. "It would be justice if Musk got a sequin-lined cheerleading outfit for Christmas — complete with autographed copies of Vance’s 'Hillbilly Elegy.'"Stocks closed higher across the board Friday, with all three main benchmarks ending up on the week too. Looking ahead, next week will be a short one on Wall Street, with the stock and bond markets closed Thursday for Thanksgiving and wrapping up early on Friday. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.0% at 44,296, the S&P 500 was 0.4% higher at 5,969, and the Nasdaq Composite had added 0.2% to 19,003. Helping the Dow outperform was Boeing ( BA ), which climbed 4.1%, as well as American Express ( AXP , +2.8%) and Nike ( NKE , +3.1%). At the other end of the Dow was Nvidia ( NVDA ), which fell 3.2%, shedding $116 billion in market value along the way. The artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker reported solid earnings earlier this week, though some on Wall Street huffed about its revenue forecast. Subscribe to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Be a smarter, better informed investor. Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free E-Newsletters Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more - straight to your e-mail. Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice - straight to your e-mail. Most folks aren't concerned, though. William Blair analyst Sebastien Naji (Outperform, the equivalent of Buy), for one, said this was "a thesis-confirming quarter, highlighting the company's ability to record upside even as it transitions customers to its next-generation Blackwell systems." He thinks accelerating demand for sovereign AI data centers and from enterprises will help Nvidia maintain its industry-leading growth. MicroStrategy recovers as bitcoin nears $100,000 Elsewhere in the tech space, MicroStrategy ( MSTR ) surged 6.2%, recovering from Thursday's sharp selloff. Sparking yesterday's slide was a tweet from Citron Research that said the prominent short-selling firm had taken a short position in MSTR. "Citron was the first to tell readers that MicroStrategy was the ultimate way to invest in Bitcoin, setting a $700 target. Fast forward to today: $MSTR has skyrocketed to over $5,000 (adjusted). Kudos to Michael Saylor for his visionary Bitcoin strategy ... Now, with Bitcoin investing easier than ever ... $MSTR's volume has completely detached from BTC fundamentals," Citron wrote on X . The software firm and world's largest corporate bitcoin holder was quick to bounce back as bitcoin prices neared the psychologically significant $100,000 level. At last check, bitcoin – which trades 24 hours a day – was up 1.3% at $99,348. Texas Pacific to join the S&P 500 Elsewhere, Texas Pacific Land ( TPL , +14.2%) was tapped to join the S&P 500, replacing fellow energy stock Marathon Oil which was bought by ConocoPhillips ( COP ) in a deal that closed today. TXPL will begin trading on the S&P 500 at the start of trading this Tuesday, November 26, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices . Being added to the main benchmark for the U.S. stock market "is kind of a big deal," wrote Dan Burrows, senior investing writer at Kiplinger.com, back in March . "Many trillions of passive dollars are invested in products that track the S&P 500," he added, noting that "hundreds of funds and ETFs now have to pick up shares" of the new S&P 500 stock, including the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ( SPY ), which has more than $600 billion in assets under management. Manufacturing, services PMIs improve In economic news, S&P Global said its Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 48.8 in November from October's 48.5. Still, any readings below 50 indicate contraction. "S&P notes that anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and trade protection has helped improve sentiment in the goods-producing sector, increasing factory employment," says José Torres , senior economist at Interactive Brokers. "At the same time, factories are trying to front-run tariffs by increasing their orders for imported input items." S&P Global's Flash Services PMI jumped to 57 in November from 55 in October – a 32-month high. Meanwhile, the University of Michigan said its Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 71.8 in November from October's reading of 70.5. The results missed economists' estimate of 70.5 and came in below the initial pre-election reading of 73.0. "Ultimately, substantial uncertainty remains over the future implementation of Trump's economic agenda, and consumers will continue to recalibrate their views in the months ahead," UofM said in its release . 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