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OTTAWA — As Canada looks to beef up its border security after president-elect Donald Trump threatened tariffs while raising concerns about illicit fentanyl pouring into his country, border officials pointed out there's barely any coming from Canada. Though, none of them wanted to say the name Trump when they said so. “Canada is not a significant source of fentanyl in the United States," said Aaron McCrorie, vice-president of intelligence and enforcement at the Canada Border Services Agency. He made the comment to a House of Commons committee studying the impact of president-elect Donald Trump's plans for border security and migration. McCrorie said border officials seized 4.9 kg of fentanyl in the first three quarters of the year, with the biggest amount being 4.1 kg bound for the Netherlands. The other seizures were all small, personal amounts caught along the land border, and there are no statistics to suggest significant shipments out of Canada. CBSA President Erin O'Gorman also said the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has characterized the amount coming from Canada as "slippage" — small amounts sent over for personal use, mostly by post. Still, that doesn't trivialize the problem. Small package shipments are where CBSA is focusing its efforts, she said, which are hard to detect and can result in many lives lost. Trump has threatened 25 per cent tariffs against Canada and Mexico unless the two countries step up on border security to tamp down on flows of illicit fentanyl. During the presidential race, Trump also threatened to deport millions of undocumented people, stirring fears that could trigger an influx of migrants into Canada. When questioned by NDP MP Alistair MacGregor about what Canada could face if Trump follows through and if the country's immigration detention centres are up to the task, O'Gorman said her organization does not have projections or estimates of what that could look like. “We are prepared for a surge,” O'Gorman said. Ottawa is compiling new measures to bolster border security through more staff and equipment in the face of Trump's tariff threats. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared his border plan with the premiers during a Wednesday evening meeting, and Ottawa plans to add their suggestions into the soon-to-come package of measures. Several media outlets have reported that the tab for that could surpass $1 billion, citing confidential sources. RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme said he was surprised to see that figure bandied about in headlines, but he's not clear whether Ottawa will actually put that much into beefing up the border. He would not share with reporters any of the specifics on his wish list -- or how much money he's asked for, saying the announcement is coming soon enough. "You heard the minister in the past saying drones, helicopters, and we want to modernize everything we have with technological equipment and additional human resources," he said outside the committee room. "We have drones right now that we use to patrol areas that are hard to get to and what not. We just want to modernize the equipment and go to the more advanced technology that they have so we can better secure the border." An RCMP official said the police force currently has more than 900 drones and nine helicopters located across the country, with six helicopters that occasionally provide border surveillance. Meantime, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, when announcing Alberta's own new border security plan Thursday featuring a new patrol unit and drones, said the province doesn’t support retaliatory tariffs and prefers the diplomatic route. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he and other premiers support the need for stronger border security to deal with illegal migrants and street drugs. “There is broad support to increase the investment in border security on behalf of Canadians, not just because President-elect (Trump) has asked for it,” Moe said. According to the CBSA, there are 1,200 ports of entry across the country staffed by approximately 8,500 front-line employees. CBSA also employs over 200 criminal investigators and some 60 international officers at 40 missions in 35 countries abroad. "The CBSA strategically dedicates its resources to address the threats that Canada faces while supporting the flow of legitimate trade and travel across the border," said CBSA spokesperson Rebecca Purdy. In the past fiscal year, she said CBSA seized close to 51 million grams of illicit drugs, more than 27,000 banned weapons and almost 900 firearms. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 12, 2024. -- With files from Chris Purdy in Edmonton and Jeremy Simes in Regina. Kyle Duggan, The Canadian PressNone

WASHINGTON , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new major enhancement to the Apollo ® Customer Experience Platform (CXP), dealers partnering with Team Velocity can now unlock the power of automated customer scoring and real-time alerts with Deal Alerts. As customers engage throughout their journey, Apollo's predictive technology dynamically ranks and scores them, sending instant notifications when they hit custom thresholds. Powered by Apollo and intelligent predictive technology, Deal Alerts deliver closing ratios 3-4x higher than traditional sales leads, often within just five days – and best of all, there's no cost to the dealer. "Deal Alerts take our platform's predictive capabilities to the next level," said David Boice , Co-Founder and CEO at Team Velocity. "With this latest innovation, we're making it easier for dealers to connect with customers who are truly ready to buy. By focusing on what really matters, dealers can now spend less time on guesswork and more time building genuine, productive relationships with qualified leads. It's about turning data-driven insights into impactful customer experiences that are proven to convert." This innovative enhancement empowers dealers to further leverage the Command Center, enabling them to proactively prioritize leads, close more deals, and bridge CRM gaps. Apollo's Deal Alert technology intelligently filters website activity, distinguishing between shoppers (inventory searches, trade value estimates) and buyers (based on purchase history, service activity, and intent). Once identified, buyers are segmented into one of three high-value categories – Previous Buyer, Service Customer, and Conquest Customer – and assigned a dynamic score that reflects their likelihood to purchase. Updated every 30 minutes, these scores ensure dealers have real-time insights to act on hot opportunities before they're missed. During beta testing, Murgado Automotive Group and Yark Automotive Group saw the immediate effects of Team Velocity's new Deal Alert rollout. Averaging 4 days from alert to sale, the dealer groups are a shining example of the importance of intelligent lead scoring technology. "Deal Alerts have revolutionized the way we handle leads, turning what used to be guesswork into a precise, efficient process," said Mario Murgado Jr. , Director of Marketing and Operations at Murgado Automotive Group. "Instantly identifying the customers most ready to buy lets our teams focus on high-value opportunities, driving results faster than we ever imagined." "We're now closing deals at lightning speed—often within just a few days. It's a true game-changer that's brought our stores to the next level," said Billy Yark , Vice President and CMO at Yark Automotive Group. To learn more about Deal Alerts or to schedule a demo, please visit https://teamvelocitymarketing.com/websites/ . About Team Velocity Team Velocity is revolutionizing the automotive industry with technology that digitizes the car buying and vehicle ownership processes. Made by dealers for dealers, our Apollo Customer Experience Platform provides a suite of integrated applications that make, manage, and measure frictionless consumer experiences from the initial engagement to a final transaction. Apollo empowers dealers to own the entire customer journey by delivering hyper-personalized campaigns across every touchpoint, maximizing ROI and lifetime revenue. For more information, please visit www.teamvelocitymarketing.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/team-velocity-announces-latest-breakthrough-technology-with-automated-deal-alerts-and-customer-scoring-302325163.html SOURCE Team VelocityThis is a column about Alice. And the restaurant. But “Alice’s Restaurant” is not ... Wait, start over. If you read that and began humming along with the guitar chords, then our Thanksgivings have a lot in common. And this year, the red VW microbus with the shovels and rakes and implements of destruction might include a couple of teardrops as well. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, get thee to YouTube and look up Arlo Guthrie. His song “Alice’s Restaurant” is a sprawling 18-minute odyssey of laughter from the late 1960s, showing just how wild things can get when you decide to help a friend pick up their garbage on Thanksgiving. And once you’re done learning about Officer Obie and the draft and the 27 eight-by-ten color glossy pictures with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one ... well, come on back and join the wake. You see, we lost Alice a few days ago. And her departure may be one of the more curious memorials I’ve ever written. Alice Brock wasn’t a celebrity in the usual sense. She didn’t light up Hollywood or burn up the bestseller list or hold high office of any kind. She cooked and painted and was a good neighbor to the folks in her part of Massachusetts. And because she got mentioned in one song and one associated movie, she’s now part of the national memory. Millions now miss her who never met her. And maybe that’s something all of us can relate to, just a little. Even in this day of social media, most of us don’t make headlines. Many of us don’t want to. We just want to live our lives, do our jobs, enjoy our pleasures and be there for the people we care about. But it’s not often that simple. Every day, our lives touch other lives. And whether we intend to or not, we leave a little bit of ourselves behind. It might be as momentary as being “that guy” on the road who either cuts someone off or lets them in. It might be the chore you did for a neighbor, the Christmas carol you sang on a doorstep, the pen you loaned a classmate for the final. Heck, it might even be something you weren’t aware of at all, just a passing moment in the crowd that stirred someone’s thought or imagination. Something from us lasts. And that’s both humbling and scary. It means we often teach lessons without meaning to and learn them just as readily. Sometimes from just a moment’s patience or irritation. And those brief touches can set up ripples that change a life, or even a society. My writing isn’t just the product of my training and study. It’s also been shaped by every author I’ve read, every editor I’ve chatted with, every reader and friend and neighbor that had something to say or brought something new into my life. Every one of them taught me in some way. They helped shape my life. And I suspect every one of us could say something similar. That gives us a lot to be thankful for. But also something of an obligation. It means we need to be careful how we touch, so that others are thankful for us in turn. We add our voices to the song. And just maybe inspire a little music of our own in turn. And speaking of songs, if you’ve got a little time this Thanksgiving, may I suggest a little pre-dinner music? It’s about Alice ...

When we look back at the events that gave Vail Mountain a dose of distinction, a few things come to mind. Some will point to European television stations broadcasting live from Vail for two weeks straight during the 1989 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, while others attribute the resort’s renown to Jerry Ford skiing the slopes of Vail while he was president of the United States. But long before any of that happened, Vail was receiving national attention for its association with ski racing, as newspapers across the country ran stories about the U.S. Ski Team’s first Olympic training camp. Indeed, Vail Mountain had branded itself as a ski racing haven before it had even branded its name. In 1962, before the resort opened for business, the Rocky Mountain News was referring to it as “the new Vail Pass ski area” and reporters from the national news wires — Associated Press and United Press International — were writing stories about how an Olympic ski racing camp was set to be held there. In October 1962, papers in more than a dozen states ran stories describing how the U.S. Ski Team’s new coach, Bob Beattie, was recruiting 40 men and women to “report to Beattie’s ski camp at the new Vail Pass area on Colorado’s Western Slope” to train in December. “We feel Vail will be a terrific training area,” Beattie said. The Los Angeles Times, in November 1962, ran a story about how it could be a pivotal year for ski racing, saying “this year for the first time the USSA is holding an Alpine training camp at Vail, a new ski area West of Denver.” The Rocky Mountain News described the 1962 camp as “a unique experiment in getting an American Alpine ski team ready for an all-out bid in the 1964 Winter Games,” saying the camp “will bring Colorado skiing nationwide prestige.” Former United States Ski Association CEO Bill Marolt was on the 1962-63 U.S. Ski Team, and when the U.S. Ski Team was named from Vail during the mountain’s 50th anniversary season of 2012-13, Marolt gave a speech harkening back to those days. “The reason Vail has such tremendous racing heritage and history is because of the guys that founded it,” he said. “Peter Seibert, Morrie Sheppard and all those guys that came here in the early days and believed in ski racing and believed that ski racing could make a difference in a resort.” Seibert and Sheppard were friends who worked together on Aspen’s ski patrol in 1947 following World War II. Sheppard had served in the Air Force as a pilot and Seibert was a member of the 10th Mountain Division, the famed “ski troopers” who are credited with developing much of the ski industry in the U.S. after the war. Seibert linked up with another World War II veteran and Aspen ski patroller, Earl Eaton, an Eagle County native who, in 1957, guided Seibert to the site that would become Vail Mountain, or “the new Vail Pass ski area,” as it was being called in 1962. When that 1962 training camp took place starting on Dec. 22, there was another military connection worth mentioning, the fact that 33 enlisted men from the 5th Infantry Division at Ft. Carson volunteered to help get the camp off the ground. “These men, under the direction of Col. Robert Potter, will be invaluable in packing the courses and in giving Beattie the manpower he needs to run the operation,” the Rocky Mountain News reported. The stories from the training camp might have reminded Seibert a bit of “Camp Hell,” the 10th Mountain Division soldiers’ nickname for their winter warfare training grounds at nearby Camp Hale. The American ski racers completed approximately 32 downhill miles per day of downhill training at the training camp. “To harden his men and women, Beattie made them stay in the cramped crouch position for 10 minutes at a time,” Curtis W. Casewit with the Rocky Mountain News. “I got them on the hill at 8 a.m.,” Beattie said. “They had to make run after run until 5 pm. We call this a ‘leg-burning’ session. After a week, the racer’s legs are burned into top physical condition.” Casewit said Beattie’s camp was meant to break his athletes of the reputation they had among the European ski racers, who felt the Americans were soft. “Beattie took his racers to an almost snowless piste, letting them barrel across rocks until their edges gave off sparks,” Casewit reported. “Then, after it had finally snowed, the team went skiing in a 30-degree below zero temperature.” “There was such a blasting cold wind that our lungs burned with cold,” Casewit quoted one racer as saying. Ski racer Lem Aitkens “spilled so hard he cracked his crash helmet, with his eyes crossing and uncrossing like a tilt on a pin-ball machine,” the Rocky Mountain News reported in a different story by sports writer Bob Collins. “It’s tough skiing and almost frightening,” Collins continued. “But it’s what these skiers must learn to conquer if they are to win in the Olympics and in future world championships. (The U.S. Team coaches) talk with one voice when they agree that this camp is the ‘greatest thing ever to happen in American skiing.'” When the team arrived at the 1964 Olympics in Austria, they again witnessed horrors akin to a battlefield. Australian racer Ross Milne, in an attempt to avoid people who were stopped on the downhill course during his run, crashed into a stump and died. U.S. racer Gordi Eaton had a bad fall, as well, suffering a head injury. But when the event was over, the U.S. Team had made history by earning its first men’s Olympic ski racing medals, with Billy Kidd taking silver and Jimmie Heuga taking bronze in the slalom. Women’s U.S. Team member Jean Saubert also won a pair of medals in the giant slalom and the slalom. Vail’s presence as a premier ski racing venue was solidified with the team’s success, and when the U.S. Ski Team athletes returned to Vail for their December 1964 training camp (more on that in next week’s Time Machine, our “this week in local history” column, publishing on Monday,) Vail had already secured one of the world’s biggest ski races, an event known as the American Internationals, for March of ’65. The American Internationals was a precursor to the World Cup, which began in the 1966-67 season. On March 19, 1967, Vail hosted a World Cup giant slalom race during the International Ski Federation’s first official World Cup season. Dozens of World Cup events and three World Championships would take place in Vail in the decades to come. This weekend and next weekend, fans look forward to honoring Vail’s ski racing tradition once again with the Birds of Prey World Cup races in Beaver Creek.NEW YORK — If you're planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you're not alone. A majority of U.S adults intend to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research . “As I’ve gotten older over the last few years, it’s like if I don’t make it to midnight, it’s not a big deal, you know?” says Carla Woods, 70, from Vinton, Iowa. Nearly 2 in 10 will be celebrating at a friend or family member’s home, and just 5% plan to go out to celebrate at a bar, restaurant or organized event, the poll found. But many U.S. adults will celebrate the new year in a different way — by making a resolution. More than half say they'll make at least one resolution for 2025. There's some optimism about the year ahead, although more than half aren't expecting a positive change. About 4 in 10 say 2025 will be a better year for them personally. About one-third don’t expect much of a difference between 2024 and 2025, and about one-quarter think 2025 will be a worse year than 2024. Relaxed New Year's Eve plans for many Kourtney Kershaw, a 32-year-old bartender in Chicago, often fields questions from customers and friends about upcoming events for New Year's Eve. She said this year is trending toward low-key. “A majority of who I’ve spoken to in my age range, they want to go out, but they don’t know what they’re going to do because they haven’t found anything or things are just really expensive,” she said. “Party packages or an entry fee are like a turnoff, especially with the climate of the world and how much things cost.” As expected, younger people are more interested in ringing in the new year at a bar or organized event — about 1 in 10 U.S. adults under 30 say they plan to do that. But about 3 in 10 older adults — 60 and above — say they won’t celebrate the beginning of 2025 at all. Anthony Tremblay, 35, from Pittsburgh, doesn't usually go out to toast the arrival of the new year, but this year he's got something special cooked up: He and his wife will be traveling through Ireland. “I don’t do anything too crazy for New Year’s, usually. So this is definitely a change,” he said. “I wanted to do something unique this year, so I did.” Woods will be working New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. She answers calls on The Iowa Warmline, a confidential, noncrisis listening line for people struggling with mental health or substance use issues. “Holidays are really hard for people, so I don’t mind working,” she said. “I’m passionate about it because I have mental health issues in the family and so being able to help people is rewarding to me.” Younger Americans are more likely to make a resolution Every New Year's also triggers the eternal debate about resolutions. A majority of U.S. adults say they intend to make a New Year’s resolution of some type, but millennials and Gen Z are especially likely to be on board — about two-thirds expect to do so, compared to about half of older adults. Women are also more likely than men to say they will set a goal for 2025. Tremblay hopes to lose some weight and focus more on self-care — more sleep, meditation and breathing exercises. “It’s probably a good year to focus on mental health,” he said. Many others agree. About 3 in 10 adults choose resolutions involving exercise or eating healthier. About one-quarter said they'll make a resolution involving losing weight and a similar number said they'll resolve to make changes about priorities of money or mental health. Woods' resolutions are to stay social and active. As a mental health counselor, she knows those are key to a happy 2025 and beyond: “Probably one of my biggest resolutions is trying to make sure I stay social, try to get out at least once a week — get out and either have coffee or do something with a friend. That’s not only for the physical but also for the mental health part.” Kershaw, the bartender, says weight loss and better health are the top resolutions she hears people make. “Mental health is the new one, but I think it’s high up there as well as with regular health,” she said. She prefers more goal-oriented resolutions and, this time, it's to do more traveling and see more of the world: “I don’t know if that’s really a resolution, but that’s a goal that I’m setting.” And how will she welcome the arrival of 2025? Usually, she takes the night off and stays home watching movies with plenty of snacks, but this year Kershaw has a different plan, maybe one of the most Chicago things you can do. This die-hard sports fan will be at Wrigley Field on Tuesday watching the Chicago Blackhawks take on the St. Louis Blues. “Hockey’s my favorite sport. So I will be watching hockey and bringing in the new year,” she said. ___ The AP-NORC poll of 1,251 adults was conducted Dec. 5-9, 2024, using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for adults overall is plus or minus 3.7 percentage points. ___ Sanders reported from Washington.

Jimmy Carter: A brief bioThe 2025 CES in the United States is about to unveil a brand-new chapter in the future intelligent home gardening LAS VEGAS , Dec. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UBHOME, a sub-brand of UBTECH Robotics, announced an intelligent service robot in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. The Robotic Mower M10 is a revolutionary smart lawn mower announced at the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the United States . This product is powered by the Qualcomm® RB1 Robotics Platform, showcases UBHOME's rich experience in robot research and development, and focuses on solving the pain points of traditional lawn-mowing equipment, providing users with a worry-free and labor-saving smart gardening experience, and creates a new model of gardening intelligence. User-Oriented: The All-New Convenience Brought by the Smart Lawn Mower to Life The Robotic Mower M10 is not only a high performance tool but also an upgrade of the smart lifestyle. In response to the pain points of users when using traditional lawn-mowing equipment, this product offers a series of practical functions, bringing brand-new convenience to home gardening: Wireless and Borderless Mowing : There is no need for cumbersome boundary wire installation anymore. The device relies on accurate environmental perception and navigation technology to independently plan the work area, allowing users to use it right out of the box, saving installation time and energy. Automatic Mowing, Saving Time and Effort : The device can automatically complete the lawn mowing work according to the preset schedule or real-time instructions, enabling users to manage the lawn care through delegation to the mower. Wide Coverage and Stable Signal : It supports a large-scale signal connection of up to 130,000 square meters. Even for extremely large courtyards , stable operation can be ensured, and there is no need to worry about signal loss. Real-time Online, in-control Anytime : Through APP remote control and real-time monitoring, users can adjust the mowing plan or check the device status at any time, managing the courtyard work as they like. The combination of these functions not only greatly simplifies the complexity of mowing work but also liberates users from repetitive physical labor, allowing them to focus on enjoying the wonderful moments of life. UBHOME: In-depth Layout in Smart Home UBHOME is a brand under UBTECH Robotics that focuses on providing smart solutions for families. As a world-leading robot enterprise, UBTECH, with its strong R&D strength and technological accumulation, has successfully launched Walker, China's first commercial bipedal human-sized humanoid robot. The launch of the Robotic Mower M10 by UBHOME this time is an important step in its layout in the smart home field. Relying on UBTECH's technological accumulation in robots and its in-depth understanding of user needs, the Robotic Mower M10 achieves the best mowing effect through environmental recognition and dynamic adjustment. Whether it is complex terrain, steep slopes, or high requirements for fine mowing, it can perform perfectly, demonstrating its excellent technical capabilities and brand commitment. Powered by Qualcomm Technologies, Facilitating Intelligent Upgrading As a global leader in wireless technology and edge intelligence, Qualcomm Technologies provides cutting-edge technical support for the Robotic Mower M10, including intelligent edge computing platforms, dynamic path planning, and environmental perception technologies. These technologies ensure that the device can operate efficiently in various environments, providing users with a precise and efficient smart experience. The Robotic Mower M10 utilizes the Qualcomm RB1 Robotics Platform to ensure the superior operation of the Robotic Mower M10 in large-scale courtyards, laying a solid foundation for realizing smart life. Industry Significance and Trend: Promoting the Development of Gardening Intelligence With the continuous increase in the demand for home intelligence, the market for smart gardening equipment is in a period of rapid development. As a typical representative of this trend, the smart lawn mower not only meets consumers' pursuit of a convenient lifestyle but also provides a direction for the transformation of the gardening industry from tool manufacturing to smart services. The product released by UBHOME not only fills the gap in the high-performance lawn-mowing equipment market but also sets a new industry benchmark. Through the multiple advantages of wireless , real-time connection, and fully automated operation, it endows home gardening with new value, making users no longer regard mowing as a burden but feel the convenience and fun brought by technology. Innovation Hand in Hand, Co-creating Smart Life The collaboration between UBHOME and Qualcomm Technologies showcases a strong collaboration of technology and innovation. Both parties are committed to bringing more convenient and efficient life experiences to consumers through technological innovation. At the 2025 CES, UBHOME and Qualcomm Technologies will showcase the innovative functions and application scenarios of this Robotic Mower M10. About UBHOME UBHOME is a brand under UBTECH Robotics, focusing on providing smart solutions for families. UBTECH is a world-leading robot enterprise dedicated to the research and development and application of artificial intelligence and robot technology and has successfully served more than 900 enterprise-level customers in more than 50 countries around the world. Media Contact Information For more information, please contact: UBHOME Brand Team: mbu-sales@ubtrobot.com Qualcomm is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ubhome-collaborates-with-qualcomm-to-release-the-smart-lawn-mower-co-creating-a-new-era-of-smart-life-302339211.html SOURCE UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP LTD

TREO mobility concept targets flexible commuting needs of city dwellers in a dual travel modePHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW) announced today that Pinnacle West and Arizona Public Service (APS) Chairman and CEO Jeff Guldner will retire as Chairman of the Board, CEO and board member on March 31, 2025, after 5 years of leading the company. APS President Ted Geisler will assume the roles of Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Pinnacle West and APS effective April 1, 2025. Guldner will remain employed by Pinnacle West in a non-executive advisory capacity to support a smooth transition through the end of March 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212666520/en/ Pinnacle West and Arizona Public Service (APS) Chairman and CEO Jeff Guldner will retire as Chairman of the Board, CEO and board member on March 31, 2025, after 5 years of leading the company. Guldner will remain employed by Pinnacle West in a non-executive advisory capacity to support a smooth transition through the end of March 2026. (Photo: Business Wire) “We’re incredibly grateful for Jeff’s leadership since joining APS in 2004 as Director of Federal Regulatory Affairs and Compliance through his tenure as CEO,” said Pinnacle West Lead Director Paula Sims. “He cast a strong vision for a carbon-free future, and he initiated efforts to improve our customers’ experience and the long-term financial health of the company - the impacts of which can’t be overstated. Jeff’s passion for APS’s people, customers and the community has left an indelible mark. “Following a thoughtful succession planning process, we are excited to announce Ted Geisler as our next Chairman and CEO,” Sims continued. “Ted brings a unique blend of operational and financial acumen and results-oriented leadership from his breadth of experience across our business. He is well-positioned to build on his success as President of APS, where he drove top-quartile rankings in reliability and customer satisfaction, achieved key regulatory outcomes and set the strategy that’s enabled us to expand and strengthen the grid.” “Over my tenure as CEO, Ted has been a trusted partner and deeply involved in crafting and executing the company’s long-term strategy,” Guldner said of his successor. “No one understands our priorities better, and I have full faith Ted and the team will lead APS and Arizona successfully through the new era of growth that’s upon us.” Geisler has been President of APS since 2022 and has held a series of leadership positions at the company during his 23-year career at APS. “It’s an honor to continue to serve in this new capacity,” Geisler said. “I do so with deep respect and appreciation for Jeff, and for our essential role in powering Arizona’s progress. We have a talented team and a strategy that has reliably delivered outstanding results for our customers, communities and shareholders. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Jeff during the transition and building on the plans in place that have set the stage for APS’s success.” About Ted Geisler Geisler began his career at APS in 2001 and has held positions on the executive team since 2018, including the past two years as President. His leadership journey includes critical roles such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, General Manager of Transmission and Distribution Operations and Director of Corporate Strategy, as well as other key positions across operations and corporate resources. A third-generation Arizonan, Geisler is deeply committed to the community and is currently Chairman of the Board of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and on the board of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC). He sits on the W.P. Carey Dean’s Council at Arizona State University and recently was chosen as the 56th Fighter Wing Command Honorary Commander at Luke Air Force Base. He has previously served on the boards of Chicanos por la Causa and Boys and Girls Club of the Valley. Geisler earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University and an MBA from Arizona State University. He is a graduate of the Nuclear Reactor Technology Course at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Strategic Financial Leadership Program at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. About Pinnacle West Capital Corp. Pinnacle West Capital Corp. , an energy holding company based in Phoenix, has consolidated assets of more than $26 billion, about 6,500 megawatts of generating capacity and approximately 6,100 employees in Arizona and New Mexico. Through its principal subsidiary, Arizona Public Service , the company provides retail electricity service to about 1.4 million Arizona homes and businesses. For more information about Pinnacle West, visit the company’s website at pinnaclewest.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212666520/en/ CONTACT: Media Contact: Alan Bunnell (602) 250-3376 Media Hotline (602) 250-2277 Analyst Contact: Amanda Ho (602) 250-3334 Website:pinnaclewest.com KEYWORD: ARIZONA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENERGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES UTILITIES FINANCE SOURCE: Pinnacle West Capital Corp. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/12/2024 05:15 PM/DISC: 12/12/2024 05:17 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212666520/enLuke's Extra Points: Rahmir Johnson's clutch run, and Dylan Raiola pushes right buttons

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes officeThe Medical Aesthetics Professionals (MAP) Meeting, a leader in medical aesthetic education and training, officially announced its brand evolution to MedSpa Pro - signaling strategic advancement designed to meet the dynamic demands of modern practitioners. This pivotal shift coincides with the conclusion of its 2024 Scottsdale conference, as the organization sets its sights on an ambitious vision for the future. Scottsdale, Arizona, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hosted at the prestigious Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale, this year's MedSpa Pro Meeting brought together pacesetting voices in medical aesthetics under the guidance of industry pioneers and co-chairs Barry DiBernardo, MD, Jason Pozner, MD, and Joseph Russo, MD. Over three intensive days, participants immersed themselves in a wealth of cutting-edge, comprehensive content that spanned advanced injection techniques, emerging technologies, and business management strategies. Program highlights included an exclusive Head-to-Head Anatomy Masterclass led by preeminent anatomist Sebastian Cotofana, MD, PhD, and an innovative Weight Loss Track spearheaded by Johnny Franco, MD. Complementing these sessions, expertise-driven curricula featured a dedicated Aesthetician Track and Master Injector Live Injection Program. Beyond the core curriculum, expert-led panel discussions explored today's most pressing aesthetic medicine topics while market-leading brands showcased game-changing products and services in the exhibition space. Together, these experiences equipped participants with fresh perspectives, practical insights, valuable partnerships, and lasting connections, empowering them to elevate their clinical and personal success. MedSpa Pro's rebranding represents expanding pathways for advancing this booming specialty. "As we embrace the next chapter in aesthetic medicine, we are excited to unveil our new identity as MedSpa Pro," stated Doreen Brown , CEO of Informa Connect Medical Division. "This evolution reflects our commitment to keeping pace with our ever-evolving industry and serving our expanding community through gold-standard training and unmatched networking opportunities." MedSpa Pro's refined brand identity will roll out in the coming months as the company prepares for a breakthrough 2025. Among exciting new initiatives, next year introduces specialized training opportunities led by the distinguished Dr. Russo and fellow acclaimed experts, strengthening the organization's position as the foremost resource in medical aesthetics. Aesthetic medicine providers, medical spa professionals, and industry stakeholders can mark their calendars for the 3rd Annual MedSpa Pro Meeting, set to take place at the iconic Boca Raton resort in November 2025. Further details about upcoming programs will be announced soon; in the meantime, please visit MedSpa Pro's LinkedIn profile for updates. ### MedSpa Pro serves as the leading educational platform for medical aesthetics professionals, delivering targeted education, tailored training, and strategic networking opportunities across the industry. Through its premier conference and progressive initiatives, the organization connects enterprising practitioners with renowned experts to advance excellence in aesthetic medicine. MedSpa Pro is part of the Informa Connect Medical Division, a global force in medical education across the entire healthcare ecosystem. CONTACT: Aly Vazquez MedSpa Pro [email protected]