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In this article GOOGL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Google Quantum AI's "Willow" chip in an undated handout photo obtained by Reuters on Dec. 6, 2024. Google | Via Reuters Google's recent announcement of the arrival of Willow , a quantum chip that has reduced the error tendencies of some of its predecessors, is a milestone in the effort to bring quantum computing into the real world, and in the years ahead, it could change the way we think about the risk in cryptocurrencies. Willow's speed is almost incomprehensible — according to Google , it's able to perform a computation in under five minutes that would take one of today's fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years to solve. Ten septillion is 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years. But the accuracy of quantum computing has, until now, also been a big issue, with quantum like a garden hose on full blast with no one holding it: the water is coming out fast, but its aim is not consistently accurate. Willow's combination of speed and accuracy could theoretically provide hackers with the tools to unlock the algorithms that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are built upon. Qubits and bitcoin can coexist, for now If you don't understand (not many people do) what makes up quantum computing — qubits — security company DigiCert's industry technology strategist, Tim Hollebeek, has a simplified way of thinking about the breakthrough. He says imagine a maze and how a classical computer would try to find its way through the maze from start to finish. It would try one potential path at a time. "A quantum computer would be able to try each path at the same time, resulting in a much faster solution," Hollebeek said. While Willow may not be ready for real-world applications yet, Willow's speed and accuracy will help pave the way for larger-scale quantum computers. "Part of the issue with qubits is that they are unstable and produce errors. This chip has significant error correction capabilities, which mitigates some of the qubit issues," Hollebeek said. That means chips improving upon Willow's breakthrough will be able to help hackers target crypto — but at least for the moment, the concern is only theoretical. "Quantum computers can theoretically solve this much faster and pose a threat to today's cryptographic algorithms if a quantum computer with sufficient qubits could be developed," Hollebeek said. But he added that the real-world reason for breathing easier today if you own crypto is simple. "None exist today and are not expected for at least another 5, 10, 15 years," he said, with the fastest five-year timeline contingent on some unforeseen technological breakthrough. A decade-long lead for crypto A Google spokesman told CNBC that Willow and crypto can coexist. "The Willow chip is incapable of breaking modern cryptography," he said, adding that it is also the view of Google that quantum technology with that capability is still years off. In fact, according to Park Feierbach, an expert in decentralized finance technology who is CEO of Radiant Commons, even if Willow can drastically increase the speed at which crypto could be broken, it would still take several times the age of the universe for the quantum chip to do it. According to NASA, the universe is 13.7 billion years old. "There's almost no reason to deploy Willow on this technology in a way that could make tractable progress. It would simply still take too long," Feierbach said. "Estimates are we're at least 10 years out from breaking RSA, and that around 4 million physical qubits would be required to do this," the Google spokesman said. RSA is an encryption system used in cryptocurrencies. For reference, Google's processors are now on the scale of about 100 physical qubits. 'Quantum-safe' algorithms The Google spokesman stressed that the timeline for quantum breakthroughs has been widely shared and Willow has not changed it. "Google is on track with our planned roadmap," he said. "The security community has long been aware of the projected timeline to break asymmetric encryption, and has been working on defining standards and collaboratively implementing new algorithms that will resist attacks by both classical and quantum computers," the spokesman added. Indeed, Hollebeek says that the crypto industry is working on "quantum-safe" crypto. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released several quantum-safe algorithms that are resistant to attacks by future quantum computers, Hollebeek said, and NIST has a timeline for governments and industry to deploy these algorithms to ensure the safety of the nation's and businesses secrets. "Google and other industry leaders have supported standardization and experimented with the algorithms in their draft form," the Google spokesman said. Despite how efficient quantum is at unlocking algorithms (traditional crypto equations based on factoring huge prime numbers), it isn't infallible, and that is where the promise lies in quantum-safe crypto. "They're really, really good at some things, but not everything," Hollebeek said, noting that breaking conventional asymmetric cryptography just happens to be one of the things they are really good at. "Luckily, there are other hard math problems they are bad at, and asymmetric cryptography can be updated to use those hard math problems instead of factoring," he said. Taqi Raza , assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, said existing cryptos will have to evolve to ward off qubits. "As the potential for quantum computers to break existing cryptography becomes more of a concern, new cryptocurrencies specifically designed to be quantum-safe could be developed. These new quantum cryptos would integrate PQC, cryptographic algorithms that are resistant to the computational power of quantum computers," Raza said. Jeremy Allaire, co-founder, chairman & CEO of digital currency company Circle, told CNBC in an interview last week that the risk is real, but his view of the future remains focused on the opportunities that will evolve. "The bottom line is quantum crypto means that you can both unlock things more easily, things that had bad old locks, but you can also create better locks," Allaire said. "So quantum crypto – this quantum is going to be actually a huge turbocharge to crypto computing, to crypto applications, and to crypto money." Raza thinks that ultimately the more sweeping changes wrought by quantum computing will occur beyond crypto. Breakthroughs will make devices and software faster, revolutionize AI, and improve data security with ultra-secure encryption methods. In everyday life, there will be advances in computing, healthcare, energy, and security, Raza said, and as a result, it is not the crypto industry we should be thinking about in isolation while these changes are still developing. "They will likely transform industries," he said. watch now VIDEO 6:25 06:25 Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: We don't have sound money principles embedded in our monetary system Squawk Box
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! final four have been revealed. The King or Queen of the Jungle for 2024 will be announced at the end of Sunday night's episode on December 8. Celebs who have already been given the boot include Loose Women star Jane Moore and radio presenters Dean McCullough and Melvin Odoom. N-Dubz singer Tulisa, Love Island star Maura Higgins and boxing champion Barry McGuigan also left the jungle this week after being voted out by the public. So that left WAG Coleen Rooney , social media GK Barry, Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse, broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles, Corrie star Alan Halsall and McFly's Danny Jones remaining. But in another double elimination tonight Alan and GK left the camp, meaning the final four who will be heading into the final are Oti, Coleen, Danny and Richard. Former Strictly dancer and Dancing on Ice judge Oti was already immune from tonight's public vote after winning a Golden ticket through to the Celebrity Cyclone after pressing the golden buzzer in the Battle Blocks challenge. It saw each celebrity placed inside one of four game play areas. Within each of these areas were 10 battle blocks. To win the trial they needed to find all 10 blocks and remove them, placing them into a grid in front of them to make a perfect rectangle. The first to fit all of their battle blocks into the grid in front of them and run and press the golden buzzer would be the winner. Oti was up against Maura, Danny and Coleen but burst out of her game play area and ran to press the golden buzzer, as golden confetti burst into the air and she jumped up and down celebrating. Impressed, Dec yelled: "Oti! That was incredible!" as Ant said: "Absolutely brilliant." The moment then came for Dec to hand Oti the coveted golden ticket. Not only does this guarantee her a place in the Celebrity Cyclone, she is also immune from the next two public vote offs. This meant Oti had an automatic place in the final four. A very happy Oti grinned as she joked: "It feels amazing, I’ve got to wash my underwear more now!" So this year's I'm A Celebrity winner will be between Oti, Coleen, Rev Richard or Danny. Fans will have to tune in on Sunday night to find out who will take the 2024 jungle crown! *I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! continues on ITV1 or catch up on ITVX Do you have a story to share? Email me at katie.wilson01@reachplc.com Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads
Beginning Friday, Hoosiers in the Merrillville area who need a driver's license, state identification card, vehicle registration or similar BMV service should visit the new office at 7905 Broadway. The new location features 20 customer service stations and 18 examiner stations, along with BMV Connect kiosks open 24 hours a day for motorists to complete on their own more than a dozen common BMV transactions. The new Merrillville branch also is the first dealer fleet location in Northwest Indiana with services to help auto dealers and businesses with vehicle fleets complete bulk title and registration work. Hours at the new BMV location are unchanged. It'll be open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and closed on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tuesday is the final day of operations at the current Merrillville BMV, 5117 E. 81st Ave.The Reform UK leader pushed back against reports suggesting that legal action would be the next step, saying he would make a decision in the next couple of days about his response if there is no apology for the “crazy conspiracy theory”. Mr Farage also said the party has “opened up our systems” to media outlets, including The Daily Telegraph and The Financial Times, in the interests of “full transparency to verify that our numbers are correct”. His remarks came after Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch accused Mr Farage of “fakery” in response to Reform claiming they had surpassed the Tories in signed-up members. Mrs Badenoch said Reform’s counter was “coded to tick up automatically”. A digital counter on the Reform website showed a membership tally before lunchtime on Boxing Day ticking past the 131,680 figure declared by the Conservative Party during its leadership election earlier this year. Mr Farage, on whether he was threatening legal action or not, told the PA news agency: “I haven’t threatened anything. I’ve just said that unless I get an apology, I will take some action. “I haven’t said whether it’s legal or anything.” He added: “All I’ve said is I want an apology. If I don’t get an apology, I will take action. “I will decide in the next couple of days what that is. So I’ve not specified what it is.” Mr Farage, on the move to make membership data available to media organisations, said: “We feel our arguments are fully validated. “She (Mrs Badenoch) has put out this crazy conspiracy theory and she needs to apologise.” The accusations of fraud and dishonesty made against me yesterday were disgraceful. Today we opened up our systems to The Telegraph, Spectator, Sky News & FT in the interests of full transparency to verify that our data is correct. I am now demanding @KemiBadenoch apologises. — Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) December 27, 2024 On why Mrs Badenoch had reacted as she did, Mr Farage said: “I would imagine she was at home without anybody advising her and was just angry.” Mr Farage, in a statement issued on social media site X, also said: “The accusations of fraud and dishonesty made against me yesterday were disgraceful. “Today we opened up our systems to The Telegraph, Spectator, Sky News and FT in the interests of full transparency to verify that our data is correct. “I am now demanding Kemi Badenoch apologises.” A Conservative Party source claimed Mr Farage was “rattled” that his Boxing Day “publicity stunt is facing serious questions”. They added: “Like most normal people around the UK, Kemi is enjoying Christmas with her family and looking forward to taking on the challenges of renewing the Conservative Party in the New Year.” Mrs Badenoch, in a series of messages posted on X on Thursday, said: “Farage doesn’t understand the digital age. This kind of fakery gets found out pretty quickly, although not before many are fooled.” There were 131,680 Conservative members eligible to vote during the party’s leadership election to replace Rishi Sunak in the autumn. Mrs Badenoch claimed in her thread that “the Conservative Party has gained thousands of new members since the leadership election”. Elsewhere, Mr Farage described Elon Musk as a “bloody hero” and said he believes the US billionaire can help attract younger voters to Reform. Tech entrepreneur Mr Musk met Mr Farage earlier this month at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, amid rumours of a possible donation to either Mr Farage or Reform. Mr Farage told The Daily Telegraph newspaper: “The shades, the bomber jacket, the whole vibe. Elon makes us cool – Elon is a huge help to us with the young generation, and that will be the case going on and, frankly, that’s only just starting. “Reform only wins the next election if it gets the youth vote. The youth vote is the key. Of course, you need voters of all ages, but if you get a wave of youth enthusiasm you can change everything. “And I think we’re beginning to get into that zone – we were anyway, but Elon makes the whole task much, much easier. And the idea that politics can be cool, politics can be fun, politics can be real – Elon helps us with that mission enormously.”
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India, Pakistan share climate challenges but not solutions Two neighbouring nations get suffocated every winter by haze of pollution traversing their border ISLAMABAD: Choking smog, scorching heat and ravaging floods -- India and Pakistan share the same environmental challenges, offering a rare but unrealised opportunity for collaboration, according to experts. The neighbouring nations are suffocated every winter by a haze of pollution traversing their border. The countries, together making up a fifth of the world’s population, frequently blame each other for smog blustering into their respective territories. But this year pollution reached record highs in Pakistan’s eastern and most populous province of Punjab, prompting the regional government to make a rare overture calling for “regional climate diplomacy”. India did not comment and whether they will unite to face a common foe remains to be seen. However, experts agree the two countries cannot tackle climate threats in isolation. “We are geographically, environmentally and also culturally the same people and share the same climatic challenges,” said Abid Omar, founder of the Pakistan Air Quality Initiative (PAQI). “We have to work transboundary,” he told AFP. India and Pakistan are at the mercy of extreme weather which scientists say is increasing in frequency and severity, owing to climate change. In both countries, nearly half of people live below the poverty line, in a state of precarity where climate disasters can be devastating. “One would like to think that an urgent shared threat would bring the two sides together,” Michael Kugelman, South Asia Institute director at the Washington-based Wilson Center, told AFP. “The problem is that this hasn’t.” But India, one of the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases, and Pakistan, one of the smallest, have never aligned their environmental laws, school or traffic closures, or shared technology and data. Indian economist and climate expert Ulka Kelkar highlighted the potential to collaborate on electric vehicle technology suited to South Asian needs. “In our countries, it’s two wheelers and three wheelers which most people tend to use,” she told AFP. “So research and development of vehicular technologies, battery technologies that are suited for our road conditions, warmer climates, our passenger use -- that’s the sort of discussion and common development that can happen.” Experts say the geopolitical rivalry runs so deep that distrust undercuts any prospects of cooperation. The PAQI partnered with an Indian counterpart in 2019 to reconcile findings by installing matching air pollution sensors in each other’s countries. While breathing toxic air has catastrophic health consequences the one-year project was not renewed. They do hold regular discussions on one critical climate issue: sharing rights to the Indus River which bisects Pakistan but is fed by tributaries in India. However geopolitical posturing in September saw New Delhi lobby Islamabad for a review of their water-sharing treaty, citing cross-border militant attacks, according to Indian media.Spyre Therapeutics to Participate in the 7th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference
Beginning Friday, Hoosiers in the Merrillville area who need a driver's license, state identification card, vehicle registration or similar BMV service should visit the new office at 7905 Broadway. The new location features 20 customer service stations and 18 examiner stations, along with BMV Connect kiosks open 24 hours a day for motorists to complete on their own more than a dozen common BMV transactions. The new Merrillville branch also is the first dealer fleet location in Northwest Indiana with services to help auto dealers and businesses with vehicle fleets complete bulk title and registration work. Hours at the new BMV location are unchanged. It'll be open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and closed on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tuesday is the final day of operations at the current Merrillville BMV, 5117 E. 81st Ave.Phoenix, AZ, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting (#ACMT2025) and Symposia on April 2 - 6 at the Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver, Canada. This five-day program featuring three pre-meeting activities in addition to the main conference, will expose attendees to the latest advancements in medical toxicology research, and offer numerous opportunities for networking and engagement throughout. Registration is open for all activities, with early bird savings rates active until Fri day, February 21st . Continuing medical, nursing, and pharmacy education credits are available. The program will commence on Wednesday, April 2nd, with a half-day symposium titled "Thalli--Ummmm, Was This a Murder? " organized by the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT). This symposium will explore the clinical and forensic complexities of thallium poisoning, emphasizing timely access to antidotes and the nuances of patient care while also examining analytical testing, effective media communication, and expert witness testimony. On Thursday, April 3rd, ACMT will host two, innovative, full-day activities concurrently : The ACMT Symposium "Harm Reduction and the Management of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)" will bring together medical experts, researchers, and advocates to explore harm reduction strategies across diverse settings and recovery stages. Vancouver's pioneering role in harm reduction makes it an ideal location for this symposium, which will explore the latest evidence, ethical considerations, and practical applications of harm reduction strategies. This program will feature keynote lectures from three renowned experts in harm reduction. The program will open with the Medical Toxicology Foundation's Donovan Keynote lecture with Daniel Ciccarone, MD MPH, an addiction medicine researcher from the University of California, San Francisco. The lecture will cover the evolving challenges of polysubstance use, the rise of fentanyl and its analogs, and its impact on mortality, morbidity, and harm reduction. Drawing on the expertise of local professionals on the frontlines of Vancouver's public health policies and programs, ACMT is pleased to welcome Patricia Daly, MD, Chief Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health. Dr. Daly's keynote will address the politics and history of harm reduction in Vancouver, including successes and challenges. The third keynote lecture will feature Guy Felicella , a native of the Vancouver area, and a passionate advocate and speaker who overcame addiction and homelessness to inspire recovery and reduce stigma. Drawing on his lived experience, he will provide insights into harm reduction and recovery in Vancouver's downtown eastside. ACMT will also offer an "Occupational & Environmental Toxicology Boot Camp" on Thursday, April 3rd. This full-day symposium aims to address a crucial gap in toxicology education by focusing on occupational and environmental toxicology. Led by expert medical toxicologists who are also certified in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM), the boot camp targets practicing toxicologists, recent grads, fellows in training, and others interested in occupational and environmental toxicology seeking to enhance their knowledge in this field. Through a comprehensive curriculum, attendees will dive into a variety of topics with emphasis on regulatory toxicology, risk assessment, pulmonary toxicology, reproductive toxicology, as well as irritant gasses, organic pollutants, and heavy metals. The 2025 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting will run from Friday, April 4th through Sunday, April 6th. Attendees will be exposed to cutting-edge research through a variety of educational engaging plenary sessions. Lectures will cover topics in Environmental & Public Health, Research, Addiction Toxicology, Professional Development, and New Insights in Toxicology. Topics include: The Toxicologic Impact of War on the Environment: Lessons from the Field in Ukraine The Wild West of Ketamine: Safety & Health Equity Concerns Surrounding the Use of Ketamine for Psychiatric Conditions Planetary Toxicology and Climate Change Microplastic Pollution: An Emerging Toxicologic Exposure of Public Health Concern Late Breaking Topic: The End of Fluoridation? Emerging Treatments for Snake Envenomation MOUD in Corrections: Lessons from a Mega-Jail Strategies to Increase Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Medical Toxicology There will be several collaborative panel sessions featuring the latest developments in toxicology from around the world. These sessions will feature representatives of The American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT), the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Middle East & North Africa Clinical Toxicology Association (MENATOX), Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology (APAMT), the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists (EAPCCT), and Red de Toxicología Mexicana (RETOMEX). These events will be of interest to a broad range of medical and public health professionals, researchers, government professionals, and others. Register now for the 2025 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting and Symposia. The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology. Our members specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. ACMT members work in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Attachments 2025 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting and Symposia #ACMT2025 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.The first rule of the East Meadow breakfast club: No Thursday doctor’s appointments. Sadie Lloyd, 94, and her senior citizen crew clear their schedules each week to meet for a 9 a.m. breakfast at the Apollo diner in East Meadow. It’s a comfort for the longtime Hempstead resident whose entire family lives in the Midwest. Lloyd cared for her husband, afflicted with Alzheimer's disease, until his death in 2011. Since then, she has lived alone in the couple's longtime home. On Sunday, she was paid a visit by volunteers with the Garden City-based Family & Children’s Association, also known as FCA. She was among 120 seniors from across Nassau County the volunteers visited to deliver reheatable holiday meals and gift boxes. "I don’t have any family here except for [Family & Children’s Association]," Lloyd told Newsday after the volunteers arrived at her front door with a reheatable meal, like the others, complete with turkey, stuffing, vegetables, gravy, cranberry sauce, a roll, salad, a slice of apple pie, a pack of cookies and a gift. The biggest news, politics and crime stories in Nassau County, in your inbox every Friday at noon. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy . FCA is a nonprofit organization that connects seniors, children and families with health, educational and other services. It’s a "one stop shop" for about 10,000 seniors on Long Island, most of whom qualify for Medicaid, according to Lisa Stern, assistant vice president of FCA’s Senior and Adult Services division. About 16 case managers support more than 600 homebound seniors on a regular basis, helping them manage prescriptions, get groceries, learn new technology and access mental health support. The organization, which includes a client that is 102, is funded by Nassau County and the state Office for the Aging, according to Stern. The holiday season meal deliveries began last December when Tom and Susanne LoFaso, of Farmingdale, and other family members, brought meals to 25 seniors through FCA. "I would’ve never thought this would get so big so quickly, and I see it getting larger in the years to come," said Tom LoFaso, who also works for the state Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, where he investigates insurance fraud and abuse. About 20 volunteer drivers, lined up outside the Bristal Assisted Living in Jericho on Sunday morning, filling their vehicles with bags of food and boxes of gifts for an afternoon of deliveries to seniors — many of whom live alone. When it was her turn for a meal and a gift, Lloyd sat inside her Hempstead home, beside her Christmas tree adorned with rainbow lights and silver tinsel icicles. She carefully unwrapped a package containing a fleece blanket, a handwritten card from grade-schoolers, gloves, Martinelli’s sparkling cider and other gifts from the LoFaso family. "My husband used to love these," she said, pulling out a packet of Walker's shortbread cookies. "They were so expensive, but we didn’t care. We used to buy a little box." Lloyd’s 77-year-old son, grandkids and family pleaded with her to move back to the Midwest after she survived a heart attack in October. "But this is home," she said. "I’ve been here since 1962." With her husband gone and no remaining family nearby, FCA has become her support system, she said. It was an FCA volunteer who signed Lloyd out of the hospital after her heart attack, brought her food when she couldn’t cook afterward, and another who replenished the heating oil in her house on a cold day. While she doesn’t have plans for Christmas, and having an irregular heartbeat prevents her "long-range planning," Lloyd, who said she's not a picky eater, hopes the breakfast club will visit her for a potluck on New Year’s Day. "The only thing I don’t like to eat is olives," she said.Google DeepMind Enters Strategic Alliance with Apptronik
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How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 26AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 2, 2024-- Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (“B&W” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BW) announced the following leadership changes that will become effective January 1, 2025. Lou Salamone, who has served as Chief Financial Officer since November 2018, has announced he will retire from his role. In connection with his transition from his current position, Mr. Salamone has entered into an agreement with the Company to provide consulting services, including transition support for the Chief Financial Officer role, for a one-year term commencing on January 1, 2025. “Lou’s leadership and support have been invaluable over the past six years as we worked through a number of challenges including the global impact of COVID-19,” Kenneth Young, B&W Chief Executive Officer, said. “Lou initially planned to join us for two years but signed on for another four, which shows his tireless efforts to support our Company and ensure it was on a strong path to future success. Lou will continue to provide strategic support and guidance to B&W under a consulting agreement for at least the next year as we look to refinance and reduce our debt obligations over the coming months.” With the retirement of Mr. Salamone, Cameron Frymyer is named Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Frymyer, who has served in various management positions for B&W for the past 20 years including his most recent role as B&W’s Senior Vice President, Business and Finance Operations, will work closely with Mr. Salamone to ensure an orderly transition of responsibilities. Chris Riker is named Chief Operating Officer, responsible for B&W’s global business operations and for the successful implementation of the company’s short- and long-term business growth and execution strategies as well as performance and cost-saving initiatives. Mr. Riker has led B&W’s Thermal Segment since August 2022 and has been instrumental in improving cash flows and margins within its global operations. Prior to that, he held several operational and finance-related leadership positions including Vice President of B&W’s Global Parts & Service operations, Vice President of B&W’s Industrial Steam Generation business, and Controller for B&W’s Diamond Power International, LLC subsidiary. He has nearly 15 years’ experience with B&W. Jimmy Morgan is named Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for leading the commercial and business development for B&W’s ClimateBrightTM and BrightLoopTM suite of products as well as select biomass and waste-to-energy projects that will leverage B&W’s new and emerging technologies. This a key role to drive growth from carbon capture and hydrogen technologies that will provide long-term revenue growth for B&W. Mr. Morgan has more than 31 years of large energy project experience including eight years with B&W where he has provided key leadership for a number of areas, including completing the challenging waste-to-energy projects in Europe. Gillianne Hetrick is named Senior Vice President, Corporate Operations, and will lead B&W’s Human Resources, Environmental Health, Safety & Security, Information Technology, Communications & Marketing, Facility Services, and Global Travel organizations. Ms. Hetrick has over 20 years’ experience in the energy and communications industries, with both public and private companies. “As we look to streamline our operations, reduce overhead costs and expand our new technologies, I am pleased to announce these new roles for Cameron, Chris, Jimmy and Gillianne,” Young stated. “Each of these highly talented individuals have demonstrated exceptional business experience, strategic vision and strong leadership skills as we’ve worked to reduce our debt, grow our business and transition B&W for the future. This leadership team is poised to help B&W expand and grow B&W’s Thermal, Renewable and Environmental segments, launch our new technologies and continue supporting our strong global base of customers.” About Cameron Frymyer Mr. Frymyer joined B&W in 1997 and has served in a number of senior-level Finance & Accounting and operational leadership roles during his 27 years with the company, most recently as Senior Vice President of Business Operations. Mr. Frymyer has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from The University of Akron and a Juris Doctor from The University of Akron School of Law. About Chris Riker Mr. Riker joined B&W in 2010 and most recently served as Senior Vice President, Thermal, since 2022, a role in which he was responsible for the Company’s global thermal energy business that provides advanced technologies and equipment, as well as replacement parts and services, to keep thermal and industrial plants operating efficiently. Prior to joining B&W, he served as a consultant with KPMG LLP. Mr. Riker has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Economics from Florida State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina. About Jimmy Morgan Mr. Morgan joined B&W in 2016 and has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2022. Before joining B&W, he was Executive Vice President for Allied Technical Resources, Inc. Previous positions included serving as Chief Operating Officer with BHI Energy, Vice President of Installation and Modification Services with Westinghouse and as Managing Director for AREVA T&D. He began his career with Duke Energy as a Maintenance Engineer. Mr. Morgan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of South Carolina, and a Master’s of Business Administration from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. About Gillianne Hetrick Ms. Hetrick joined B&W in 2019 and has served as Vice President, Corporate Operations, since 2022. Prior to joining B&W, Hetrick held a number of positions at small to mid-sized publicly traded companies, where she led Human Resources, IT and Safety functions, and focused on business strategy, as well as process and operational efficiency improvements. Ms. Hetrick has a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication from Northern Michigan University. About Babcock & Wilcox Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. is a leader in energy and environmental products and services for power and industrial markets worldwide. Follow us on LinkedIn and learn more at babcock.com . Forward-Looking Statements B&W cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to changes in the Company’s executive leadership team. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. For a more complete discussion of these risk factors, see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K. If one or more of these risks or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law. 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Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Detroit Lions, coach Dan Campbell confirmed Thursday. Bridgewater, 32, appeared in one game (three snaps) for the Lions last season. He announced his retirement in February and spent the 2024 season coaching his alma mater Miami Northwestern High School to a Class 3A Florida state championship. A first-round pick by Minnesota in 2014 and a Pro Bowl selection with the Vikings in 2015, Bridgewater also played for the New Orleans Saints (2018-19), Carolina Panthers (2020), Denver Broncos (2021) and Miami Dolphins (2022) before joining the Lions in 2023. Bridgewater owns a 33-32 record as a starting quarterback, completing 66.4 percent of his passes for 15,120 yards with 75 touchdowns and 47 interceptions in 79 games. He has also rushed for 844 yards and 11 scores. He would provide experience and depth behind starter Jared Goff as the Lions (13-2) chase the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC playoffs. Hendon Hooker, a third-round pick in 2023, is Goff's current backup. Campbell told reporters Thursday that Bridgewater adds "professionalism" to the roster going into the postseason. Campbell said the move is not due to a lack of confidence in Hooker, adding that the playoffs are "a different world." The Lions also waived veteran linebacker Kwon Alexander on Thursday. Alexander played in two games for the Lions since being signed off the Denver Broncos' practice squad in late November. He had four tackles. Earlier this season, Alexander had eight tackles in three games (two starts) for the Broncos. Alexander, 30, has played for seven teams in 10 seasons since entering the NFL in 2015. He was a Pro Bowl selection for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2017. Alexander has had injury issues throughout his career, including a torn ACL in 2018 with the Buccaneers, a torn pectoral with the San Francisco 49ers in 2019, a torn right Achilles in 2020 with the New Orleans Saints and a torn left Achilles in 2023 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Overall, Alexander has 643 tackles, 13.5 sacks, 13 forced fumbles, nine interceptions - including one pick-six -- and six fumble recoveries in 109 games (92 starts). Detroit also signed linebacker DaRon Gilbert to the practice squad. He split his college career between Lafayette and Northern Illinois. Detroit visits San Francisco (6-9) on Monday night before ending the regular season with an NFC North showdown against the Minnesota Vikings (13-2) in Week 18. --Field Level MediaThe group split on the vote for final approval following decision-making meeting in Strasbourg. Co-chair Bas Eckhout says new executive is 'good on content', but several colleagues set to vote against. The Green/European Free Alliance group in the European Parliament is split over whether to support the next European Commission, it emerged following a meeting in Strasbourg today. The European Parliament will vote at midday on Wednesday to approve the coming EU executive all 26 commissioners with a backroom deal among centrist groups. An absolute majority of the votes cast is required to secure the green light, and abstentions do not count as votes against. The Greens voted for the of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last July, welcoming her commitments to develop a climate-neutral industrial policy and boost just transition funding. But support for von der Leyen's new commission has now thinned out within the group. “We took a vote, and the outcome was that a small majority of the Green group is going to support the European Commission,” said Greens/EFA Dutch co-chair Bas Eickhout after a meeting on Monday evening in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. “We had a very long discussion, and I think what was very clear is that we all share arguments in favour or against very clearly. On our analysis and our assessment, we have the same conclusions: [the EC is] good on content.” The Greens appreciated the political guidelines put forward by Ursula von der Leyen and her in support of cooperation. “For me, the Greens/EFA group is part of the pro-European majority in the European Parliament, like the platform that I want to continue working with,” von der Leyen said in a press note released the same day. However, pro-environment MEPs also expressed concerns about the composition of the new Commission, which includes Hungary’s Olivér Várhelyi as commissioner for health and animal welfare and Italy’s Raffaele Fitto as executive vice president for cohesion and reforms. The Greens voted against both picks in their hearings. Eickhout said the choice of Fitto as an executive vice president "is a big problem for us”, citing his membership of a radical right-wing party. This could be read as a clear shift rightwards for the Commission, he said, in view of the fact that the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group will vote in favour of the new college. Nonetheless, Green leaders still consider a “four-group majority” in the European Parliament (Europe’s People Party, Socialist and Democrats, Renew Europe, and Green/EFA, without the ECR) to be possible. They believe this majority could pivot the next legislature’s policies toward a pro-environment approach and push forward the green transition. They stated that they want to “work constructively” while “opposing the far right”. “Closing the door now when von der Leyen is trying to build a bridge would make it impossible to build this majority. Whereas now, if we are saying we want again to give it a shot, there is still a possibility,” said German MEP Terry Reintke, who co-chairs the group with Eckhout. On Monday, the Commission the hiring of former co-leader of the Green/EFA Philippe Lamberts as an advisor to President von der Leyen on the transition to a climate-neutral economy. The move was sharply criticised by the right-wing group Patriots for Europe as a naked attempt to co-opt Green votes. Eickhout denied this. “The name of Philippe Lambert has not been mentioned at any time during these two hours,” he said, referring to the lengthy meeting where the decision was made. Sources said discussion between the Green representatives was very intense. “It’s gonna be a mess,” one Green MEP said, leaving the room halfway through the meeting. Eickhout and Reintke did not specify how many members of the group were for and against, but said that several colleagues remained undecided. A Green/EFA source told Euronews that the German delegation (the largest in the group) would vote for the college, while Croatia's Gordan Bosanac, Austria's Thomas Waitz and Lena Schilling would vote against, along with Italians Cristina Guarda, Ignazio Marino, Benedetta Scuderi, and Leoluca Orlando, who previously opposed the election of Ursula von der Leyen. The Greens/EFA group comprises 53 MEPs, and with the vote on the Commission to be cast openly on Wednesday, the split will become evident.There are plenty of exchange-traded funds ( ) for investors to choose from on the Australian share market. But which ones could be top picks for the year ahead? Let's take a look at three excellent funds for investors to consider buying for 2025 and beyond. They are follows: (ASX: AQLT) The first ASX ETF for investors to look at is the . It could be a great option if you want to invest in the highest quality shares that are available on the Australian share market (never a bad idea!). Betashares recently tipped the fund as a buy and a potential way to outperform the market. It notes that "quality companies are defined by their high return on invested equity, low levels of leverage and earning stability. Historically, companies with these attributes have outperformed broader benchmarks while displaying defensive properties." Among its largest holdings are banking giant ( ) and health imaging technology company ( ). (ASX: FSML) If you want to invest in then the could be the way to do it. Analysts at Morgans recently named this ASX ETF as one to buy. They note that "FSML provides investors with a simple, accessible, liquid and transparent means of gaining access to a higher performance, diversified small cap manager – a sector of the market we at Morgans are particularly bullish on." Among its holdings are small caps including ( ) and ( ). ( ) Finally, if you believe that cryptocurrencies are going to flourish again in 2025 and in the years that follow, then the could be a great way to gain exposure to the industry. This ASX ETF is designed to capture the full breadth of the crypto ecosystem by investing in pure-play crypto companies (such as cryptocurrency exchanges, crypto mining companies, and mining equipment firms), diversified companies with crypto-focused business lines, and companies whose balance sheets are held at least 75% in crypto assets. Among its ~50 holdings are ( ), ( ) and ( ). These companies and the others in the fund all stand to benefit greatly if the crypto industry continues to boom in 2025 under a Trump presidency.Beary Sahitya Academy plans to set up an exclusive museum
HALIFAX — Commercial elver fishers in the Maritimes are dismissing new quotas for the 2025 season, saying they would significantly cut their share of the lucrative baby eel fishery. In a letter obtained by The Canadian Press, the federal Fisheries Department said Thursday it wants to hand 50 per cent of the total allowable catch — 4,980 kilograms — to First Nations fishers. However, in a potentially contentious move, the department is proposing that another 28 per cent of the allowable catch — 2,812 kilograms — should go to a new pilot project. The department's plan calls for distributing that 28 per cent among people who are already involved in the fishery, including those who are working for commercial elver fishing enterprises. That means the nine existing commercial licence holders will be left with just under 22 per cent of the total catch, which has been held at 9,960 kilograms since 2005. “The minister of Fisheries and Oceans supports broadening the distribution of benefits of the elver fishery,” wrote Jennifer Ford, director of the federal elver review team for the Maritimes. In the letter, Ford explains that the goal is to increase the participation of First Nations, while also providing licences to people already involved in the industry or are willing to temporarily relinquish eel licences. “When the total allowable catch for a fishery remains stable ... quota redistribution is the only way to bring new entrants into the fishery without putting additional pressures on the stock," the letter says. Meanwhile, commercial licensees stand to lose between 60 per cent and 90 per cent of the quota they fished before 2022. On Friday, commercial licence holder Stanley King said the proposed allocations will cause more chaos in a fishery that was shut down last year because of violence and unauthorized fishing. King said the pilot project makes no sense because it redistributes quota among employees working for companies such as his own. “The government is saying anyone who’s worked for you is now going to have a piece of your business,” said King. “Some of our (nine commercial) licence holders have been cut so much that they will barely have more of the company than their former employees. It’s a slap in the face and it’s completely anti-business.” Under the proposed pilot allocation, the federal department is offering licences to 120 fishers currently employed by commercial licence holders, representing 27 per cent of the overall quota. A further 1.5 per cent would be allocated to licences offered to 30 fishers who currently catch adult eels. King said if the department’s proposal moves forward, it would decimate his company, Atlantic Elver Fishery Limited, without providing any compensation. “Our business is about 20 people and what we’ll be left with will be the owners and managers, who will basically have to fish for themselves,” he said. “We won’t be able to afford to hire anyone.” Michel Samson, a Halifax-based lawyer who represents Wine Harbour Fisheries Ltd., a family-run business on Nova Scotia’s eastern shore, said his clients would go from a pre-2022 quota of 1,200 kilograms to 137 kilograms under the proposed change. “We are at a loss to understand why (the department) has decided to take what has been a successful fishery and somehow completely dismantle it to bring in new entrants,” Samson said. “In our case, it’s even more perverse in that it’s the licence holder’s wife and children who have been offered quota.” Samson said licence holders have accepted the need to increase the participation of First Nations as part of Ottawa's reconciliation efforts. But he says they’ve been left scratching their heads otherwise. “This whole pilot project ... we just can’t understand what the logic is behind this,” Samson said. The federal Fisheries Department was not immediately available for comment on Friday, but in its letter to fishery participants, it said written feedback on the quota redistribution would be accepted until Dec. 16. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 6, 2024. Keith Doucette, The Canadian Press
Poindexter 2-7 0-0 4, Lee 7-12 2-2 16, Glenn 4-9 0-0 9, Sundell 5-7 4-8 15, Walker 0-4 1-2 1, Lester 0-0 0-0 0, Sanchez 2-5 0-0 4, Taylor 5-8 3-4 13, Sides 0-2 0-0 0, Totals 25-54 10-16 62 Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Video showing an Ohio delivery driver realize that she had been given a very generous tip has gone viral. See the moment captured by Ring doorbell camera in the video player above. The act of kindness was caught on Ring camera , and the driver and the woman who started it all were reunited. When Lisa Burnett delivered a grocery order to a home in the Springboro neighborhood, she never imagined it would change her life. But it did, and it all started with a tip. During the holiday season, Kelly Schilling said she likes to randomly gift people with generous tips. On Saturday, she decided to give Lisa a $100 tip. Lisa thought it might have been a mistake and drove all the way back to Kelly’s home the next day. That’s when the two women shared an emotional moment, after Kelly told Lisa that the tip was a holiday gift. A few years ago, Lisa’s daughter passed away. She is now raising her granddaughter and has been doing deliveries to provide for them. She had just filed for public housing assistance, but after the video of the interaction went viral, Lisa got more support than she could ever imagine. “This became so popular because they loved her story,” Schilling said. “They loved the sincerity of it. I mean, she could have easily just taken the money and never said anything about it, right? But she didn't. And so, within hours, there were probably 5,000 comments.” Lisa said before the moment, she did not have many clothes, or even a winter coat. Now, she does, and she credits this experience as the reason. “I realized I just met an angel in person,” Burnett said. “I've got chills thinking about it now.” As the video went viral, a GoFundMe account was set up for Lisa, with the video seen by millions of people on social media. By Friday afternoon, nearly $40,000 had been raised and the total was continuing to climb. To donate and learn more, click here .Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing in order to decide where case should go now
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