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Lance Terry scored a game-high 22 points, helping lead Georgia Tech to a 92-49 rout of visiting Alabama A&M on Saturday in Atlanta. Javian McCollum added 18 points, while Jaeden Mustaf chipped in 13 points and seven rebounds, as Georgia Tech (6-7) won its second game in three outings. Baye Ndongo had 10 points for the Yellow Jackets, who shot 54.1 percent (33 of 61) from the field and made 10 of 21 (47.6 percent) on 3-pointers. AC Bryant and Bilal Abdur-Rahman each led the Bulldogs (4-9) with 11 points. Alabama A&M managed to shoot just 20.8 percent (15 of 72) from the field en route to its sixth straight loss. After London Riley's 3-pointer cut the Bulldogs' deficit to 16-15, McCollum's triple began a 12-0 scoring run, extending Georgia Tech's lead to 28-15 with 5:30 remaining in the opening half. Bryant's layup stopped the Yellow Jackets' run, but McCollum scored five straight points to push Georgia Tech's advantage to 15 at the 4:13 mark. The lead expanded to 18 points before Quincy McGriff's layup trimmed the Bulldogs' deficit to 16. Terry's back-to-back triples jump-started a 12-3 run to close the first half with Georgia Tech ahead 50-25. McCollum led all scorers with 18 first-half points, while McGriff led Alabama A&M with seven. Ndongo's dunk to open the second half started a 10-1 Georgia Tech run, stamped with Duncan Powell's triple with 17 minutes left to push the Yellow Jackets' lead to 60-26. After Angok Anyang knocked down a pair of free throws for the Bulldogs, Terry's fourth triple was followed by Naithan George's layup, extending Georgia Tech's lead to 68-35 with 11:49 left. Jaylen Colon and Terry then traded triples, before Georgia Tech's 13-6 spurt was stamped with Ndongo's layup at the 3:33 mark, giving the Yellow Jackets an 84-44 edge. Georgia Tech's dominant day was stamped with baskets from a pair of Yellow Jacket walk-ons, as Emmers Nichols and Marcos San Miguel each tallied their first career points in the closing minutes. --Field Level MediaSuriname rules out state funeral for ex-dictator BouterseEagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) ruled out vs. Rams

Seeking an end to “siloed data,” Utah State University (USU) last week unified its systems into a single platform, , in partnership with Salesforce Education. The project is designed to centralize data, improve how the university supports students throughout their journey, and lay the groundwork for other improvements like artificial intelligence-powered decision-making. It follows two years during which the university analyzed recruitment, admissions, student success, alumni engagement and marketing ecosystems. Officials found the programs relied on a variety of separate systems to manage student interactions, creating inefficiencies and communication challenges — and constraining data. Rene Eborn, USU associate vice president of digital transformation, who led the integration, said the new system will replace nine separate tools with five integrated ones. This will save time with administrative tasks and simplify the user experience. “People had to run manual reports and send them to each other off manual lists,” she said. “Our hope is to streamline not just the student experience but our staff and administration workloads, so that we can take that time that we used to spend doing all those manual processes and use those times to do more effective advising or more effective teaching and learning and really focus on what we're there to do.” The Salesforce Education Cloud draws data from sources across USU’s ecosystem, including learning management systems and advising records, using tools like MuleSoft to centralize all the information. From the student perspective, the integration allows students to turn to one platform that updates as they progress in their journey. Information they supply in the application process will follow them, preventing redundant work on their end. For staff, it provides a simple platform across departments to view student data and previous interactions, allowing them to coordinate messaging and avoid overlapping or irrelevant outreach. It also helps target outreach to a student’s specific needs, like providing information on academic support resources based on a student’s grades. Years of information about a student will remain visible even after they graduate and can shape alumni outreach strategies. The new system, Eborn noted, lays the groundwork for incorporating predictive analytics and AI features in the future, part of a trend toward data-informed decision-making at USU. In June, the school appointed its first chief data analytics officer. The full rollout of the OneUSU platform is expected to take 18 months, to ensure time to train staff and gather feedback from stakeholders. The school is starting with recruitment and admissions processes and expects the change to continue even beyond the next year and a half. “It does look like we're taking it slow, but when you actually look at the work that's got to be done, how we've got to change our processes and redesign the way we do our business models, 18 months is probably not long enough,” Eborn said. However, the platform is expected to be in its pilot stage by fall 2025. In addition to gathering feedback from students, parents and staff, USU will use the interface to monitor student success markers. “The metrics that institutions care about are retention, enrollment and the time of their staff,” Margo Martinez, vice president of education at Salesforce, said. For schools considering a similar integration, Eborn suggests reflecting on which user interfaces are effective in your personal life. For example, she took inspiration from Netflix, which also uses Salesforce to personalize suggested viewing. “The ones that you like the most are the ones that are the easiest,” she said. “And that's what we’re trying to do, is we're trying to make higher ed a better experience.”LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ signing of Blake Snell became official Saturday, adding the two-time Cy Young Award winner to front a starting rotation stocked with question marks. Snell, who will turn 32 next week, agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract that includes a $52 million signing bonus and $65 million in deferred salary. That deal was pending a physical which Snell passed. The 2018 American League Cy Young Award winner with the Tampa Bay Rays, Snell won the National League Cy Young in 2023 after going 14-9 with a 2.25 ERA for the San Diego Padres. He became a free agent last winter but stayed on the market well into March looking for a long-term deal that never materialized despite his Cy Young history. The Dodgers were involved with Snell at one point before he signed a two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants that included an opt-out clause. He exercised that opt-out after going 5-3 with a 3.12 ERA in an injury-interrupted season with the Giants. He had 145 strikeouts and just 44 walks in 104 innings. But he made just 20 starts due to two trips to the injured list with a groin injury (likely related to his late signing affecting his preparation for the season). The 20 starts were his fewest in a full season since his rookie year in 2016 (19 starts). Snell goes to the front of a rotation that includes a number of players returning from injury and/or surgery. Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to pitching after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery in September 2023. But his return to the mound will be delayed by surgery on his non-throwing shoulder following the World Series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto finished the 2024 season healthy but missed three months with a rotator cuff strain. Neither he nor Ohtani will be asked to pitch on less than five days of rest and the Dodgers are planning to go with a six-man rotation in 2025. Tyler Glasnow’s 2024 season ended early with an elbow injury and his status for 2025 is uncertain. Tony Gonsolin will be returning from Tommy John surgery. Dustin May did not pitch in 2024 while recovering from his own elbow surgery and a torn esophagus. Emmet Sheehan is expected back at some point in 2025 after his Tommy John surgery. Clayton Kershaw is expected to re-sign at some point. But he underwent foot and knee surgeries in November and is not likely to be available for a full season. Walker Buehler and Jack Flaherty are free agents. The Dodgers will start the 2025 season early again with another trip to Asia. They are scheduled to open the regular season with two games against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and 19 in Tokyo.NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:ELAN) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Elanco, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/elanco-animal-health-incorporated . Investors have until December 6, 2024 to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Elanco Animal Health Incorporated securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court of Maryland and is captioned Barpar v. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated , et al. , No. 24-cv-02912. What is the Lawsuit About? The complaint alleges that Elanco develops products to treat diseases in animals. Two of the most important treatments in the company’s development pipeline are currently being reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). The treatments are named Zenrelia, a drug for a type of dermatitis in dogs, and Credelio Quattro, which is a broad spectrum oral parasiticide covering fleas, ticks and internal parasites. With respect to these treatments, the company stated that the FDA “has all data necessary to complete its review. All technical sections, including the label, are expected to be approved before the end of June [2024].” However, on June 27, 2024, Elanco announced that it expected the FDA would not approve either drug in June 2024 and that Zenrelia would come with a boxed warning on safety. As a result of the news, Elanco’s stock price declined over 21%, from $17.97 per share on June 26, 2024 to $14.27 per share on June 27, 2024. BFA Law is investigating whether Elanco and certain of its executives made materially false and/or misleading statements to investors related to the FDA’s approval of its drugs. Click here if you suffered losses: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/elanco-animal-health-incorporated . What Can You Do? If you invested in Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm. All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses. Submit your information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/elanco-animal-health-incorporated Or contact: Ross Shikowitz ross@bfalaw.com 212-789-3619 Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP? Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It was named among the Top 5 plaintiff law firms by ISS SCAS in 2023 and its attorneys have been named Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar by Law360 and SuperLawyers by Thompson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors (pending court approval), as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd. For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com . https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/elanco-animal-health-incorporated Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform, announced today that the company received a formal written notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that LiveOne has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and that this matter is now closed. LiveOne's shares of common stock will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol "LVO". This confirmation follows the Company’s continued efforts to improve its balance sheet by enhancing shareholder value. About LiveOne Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO ) is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. LiveOne's subsidiaries include Slacker Radio, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC ), PPVOne, CPS, LiveXLive, DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify and Splitmind. LiveOne is available in Tesla vehicles and on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Spotify, Samsung, Amazon Fire, Android TV, and through STIRR’s OTT applications. For more information, visit liveone.com and follow us on Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , YouTube and Twitter at @liveone . For more investor information, please visit ir.liveone.com . Forward-Looking Statements All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements,” which may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words as “may,” “might,” “will,” “will likely result,” “would,” “should,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “continue,” “target” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including: LiveOne’s reliance on its largest OEM customer for a substantial percentage of its revenue; LiveOne’s ability to consummate any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, special dividend, merger, distribution or transaction, the timing of the consummation of any such proposed event, including the risks that a condition to the consummation of any such event would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all, or that the consummation of any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, merger, special dividend, distribution or transaction will not occur or whether any such event will enhance shareholder value; LiveOne’s ability to continue as a going concern; LiveOne’s ability to attract, maintain and increase the number of its users and paid members; LiveOne identifying, acquiring, securing and developing content; LiveOne’s intent to repurchase shares of its and/or PodcastOne’s common stock from time to time under LiveOne’s announced stock repurchase program and the timing, price, and quantity of repurchases, if any, under the program; LiveOne’s ability to maintain compliance with certain financial and other covenants; LiveOne successfully implementing its growth strategy, including relating to its technology platforms and applications; management’s relationships with industry stakeholders; LiveOne’s ability to extend and/or refinance its indebtedness and/or repay its indebtedness when due; uncertain and unfavorable outcomes in legal proceedings and/or LiveOne’s ability to pay any amounts due in connection with any such legal proceedings; changes in economic conditions; competition; risks and uncertainties applicable to the businesses of LiveOne’s subsidiaries; and other risks, uncertainties and factors including, but not limited to, those described in LiveOne’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 1, 2024, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, filed with the November 14, 2024, and in LiveOne’s other filings and submissions with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and LiveOne disclaims any obligation to update these statements, except as may be required by law. LiveOne intends that all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. LiveOne IR Contact: Liviakis Financial Communications, Inc. (415) 389-4670 john@liviakis.com LiveOne Press Contact: LiveOne press@liveone.com Follow LiveOne on social media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter at @liveone .SigmaTron International, Inc. Reports Financial Results For the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025

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US billionaire businessman Frank McCourt is crafting a fundamental overhaul of TikTok's business model as part of a plan to bid for the Chinese-owned short-form video app, he told Reuters. McCourt, who formerly owned the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, said he has received verbal funding commitments totaling $20 billion from a consortium of investors to rescue the app from legal purgatory as it awaits a Supreme Court decision to determine if it will be forced to sell its US operations. His vision for TikTok includes revamping the company's advertising model so that users will have control over the ads and type of content they want to see. Over time, TikTok could earn revenue through ecommerce and licensing data for artificial intelligence training models - with users' consent - which will diminish the business' reliance on ads. "When you give permission for your data to be used and you receive compensation, it's flipping this 180 degrees and giving the user the power," McCourt said this week. The plan faces several hurdles, including TikTok's repeated assertions that it cannot be divested from its owner, Chinese tech firm ByteDance . 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The Chinese government in 2020 added content recommendation algorithms to its export-control list, requiring a divestiture or sale of TikTok's algorithm to go through its administrative licensing procedures. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories TikTok's appeal to the Supreme Court is a last-ditch effort to overturn a law signed by U.S. President Joe Biden that seeks to force a sale over national security concerns, or else the app will be banned on Jan. 19. McCourt said he believes the Supreme Court will uphold the law, after which ByteDance could be open to negotiations. Until then, he is focused on smoothing the path to an acquisition. McCourt said he and his team have had "preliminary conversations" with members of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. Trump tried to ban TikTok in 2020 but has since reversed his view, saying on Dec. 16 that he has "a warm spot in my heart for TikTok." A spokesperson for Trump did not respond to a request for comment. The team is also speaking with potential CEO candidates for the new TikTok, McCourt said. One source familiar with the matter said the team approached V. Pappas, TikTok's former chief operating officer. Pappas did not respond to a request for comment. McCourt declined to name who he is speaking with for the CEO role. The plan for TikTok will also include migrating its technology onto an open-source protocol developed by Project Liberty, an organization founded by McCourt. The protocol would allow users to control their data and easily move it elsewhere on the internet. The plan is influencing the search for a CEO. "This is both a big project to scale the technology that we've built, but it is also a vision for a better internet. We're talking to people who share that vision and have the capacity and skills to do both," McCourt said.None

The Canada Post strike has impacted the fundraising efforts of Surrey-area charities at a key time of year. Mail delivery in Canada was halted Friday, Nov. 15, the same day launched a year-end fundraising campaign called . A week later (Friday, Nov. 22), operators of the Surrey-based youth social house asked supporters to consider going online to give their financial "gift" to the organization during the . "Every year, a large portion of our November and December revenue comes to us via mail, making Canada Post a vital part of our fundraising efforts," the organization said in an "urgent" e-newsletter. "If you prefer to give by cheque, simply reply to this email and we would be happy to arrange to pickup a cheque from you personally," the email adds. Operators of are seeing a dip in cash donations now that mail delivery has stopped, according to Vijay Naidu, manager of communications and community partnerships. "Many of our donors are older people who prefer to send money by mail, not online," he noted. Over the past two years, fundraising fuelled the February opening of the on 104 Avenue and 139 Street in Whalley, where young people gather, learn restaurant skills and enjoy food and beverages for free. The coffee shop is open for drop-in and meal service on Monday and Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. "Our goal is to open seven days a week," said charity co-founder Bobbi-Rhea Mackie at the time. "It’s all due to funding, because we’re a privately-funded organization.... We started with a budget of $7,000 seven years ago and our budget is now $1.5 million.” In October, Tresha Iype was introduced as executive director of Mackie's Place, following Mackie's resignation from the position at the end of June. Such charities and small businesses count on Canada Post during the busy holiday season. In Vancouver, Nicole Mucci, spokesperson for Union Gospel Mission in the Downtown Eastside, said 50 per cent of the organization’s revenue normally comes between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and a mail strike at this time of the year is “detrimental” since so many donations come in the mail. Mucci said the Mission supports the postal workers’ fight and hopes there will be a resolution soon, and in the meantime they are exploring other ways to connect with donors. “Our team is having to revisit how they’re going to send out certain things or how they’re going to connect with our donors, just because we do send out quite a bit of mail at this time of year,” Mucci said. Workers at Canada Post went on strike Nov. 15 after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said approximately 55,000 workers are striking.

Authors in Iceland aren’t pleased with the manner Storytel is treating them with, the website reported. They claim it to be too low to be to their liking. This has prompted the board of the Writers’ Union of Iceland (Rithöfundasamband Íslands) to advise authors not to submit their works to Storytel. This comes on the back of a survey conducted recently that revealed some startling figures. What has come to the fore is that Storytel contributes to 0 – 5 percent of the total wages of 84 percent of the authors. No wonder, a whopping 88 percent of those who participated in the survey said they aren’t satisfied with what they receive from Storytel. It is just a minuscule 3 percent of the authors who said they received more than 20 percent of their wages from the streaming service. The survey was conducted in the summer of 2024 and was aimed at finding out how much authors were earning from Storytel or how satisfied they were with the company. For this, it was two surveys that were prepared and sent out to the authors. The survey however threw up something that can be considered quite startling. A whopping 96 percent said they favor the publishing of more physical books over production of audiobooks. This is something that defies the global trend where audiobooks are seen gaining a consistently higher popularity compared to content in other formats. With a keen interest in tech, I make it a point to keep myself updated on the latest developments in technology and gadgets. That includes smartphones or tablet devices but stretches to even AI and self-driven automobiles, the latter being my latest fad. Besides writing, I like watching videos, reading, listening to music, or experimenting with different recipes. The motion picture is another aspect that interests me a lot, and I'll likely make a film sometime in the future.After three losses this year by a combined eight points, Northwestern has found the finishing touch, winning three straight games, all against power conference teams. Northwestern (9-3) tries to extend its streak Sunday in Evanston, Ill., when it takes on Northeastern (8-4) in the final nonconference game for each team. Making a difference recently for the Wildcats has been their defensive pressure and care of the ball. During the Wildcats' three-game run, which included a 70-66 win in overtime against then-No. 19 Illinois, they forced 45 turnovers while committing just 18. That translates to a 43-16 edge in points off the mistakes. "That's something we've really talked about as a team," Northwestern coach Chris Collins said after an 84-64 win over DePaul on Dec. 21. "We're a really good defensive team and we need to turn some of those live-ball turnovers, so points can come a little easier." Brooks Barnhizer has done a little bit of everything during the Wildcats' mini-streak, averaging 19.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.3 steals, 3.3 assists and 2.7 blocks. Nick Martinelli has continued to excel with his rare skill set, combining crafty work in the paint with his expanded range from the perimeter. The left-hander has averaged 22 points in the last three games. For the year, Martinelli has hit 14 of 25 shots (56 percent) from beyond the arc. For Northeastern of the Coastal Athletic Association, this is the only game on its schedule against a power conference team. In 19 seasons under coach Bill Coen, Northeastern has pulled off nine victories over major conference foes. With an all-junior starting lineup, the Huskies are off to their best start since the 2015-16 season. Northeastern is led by guards Rashad King, who averages 17.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game, and Harold Woods, who puts up 14.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Considering both are perimeter players, the rebounding numbers are extraordinary, especially for the 6-foot-5 Woods. "He hunts for those offensive rebounds and the tight spaces where he can finish behind the defense," Coen said. "And he works on that daily." This is the first meeting of the teams since 1993. The Wildcats hold a 3-1 edge in the series. --Field Level Media

Three-Year Term Extension Combined with Simplification and Reduction of Interest Rates Helps Further Strengthen Company’s Balance Sheet and Overall Financial Position Builds Upon Other Recent Strategic Financial Activities, including $24.3 Million PIPE Financing Company Continues to Build Strong Foundation for Execution of Growth Strategy; Highlighted by Strengthened Leadership, Improved Financial Position, Enhanced Capabilities, and Expanded Capacity CHASKA, Minn., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFCR ) (“Lifecore”), a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”), today announced that it has entered in an agreement with BMO, a leading provider of global investment and corporate banking services and one of North America’s largest banks, which amends and extends the terms of Lifecore’s existing asset-based lending (“ABL”) revolving credit facility entered into between Lifecore and BMO in December 2020. The amendment extends the term of the facility by three years to November 2027, as well as simplifying and reducing the interest rates, and providing flexibility for Lifecore as it relates to certain covenants and reporting requirements. “BMO is a highly regarded global provider of corporate banking services and has been a trusted partner to Lifecore for more than 10 years. The willingness of the BMO team to extend and amend our existing revolving credit facility with advantageous terms demonstrates the bank’s confidence in our current business, as well as our ability to execute on our go-forward growth strategy,” said Ryan Lake, chief financial officer of Lifecore. “This ABL amendment is the latest positive strategic financial action executed by Lifecore, following our recent successful raising of $24.3 million in a private placement of Lifecore common stock. Together, these activities have significantly improved our balance sheet and overall financial position, providing a strong foundation for future growth.” In recent months, Lifecore has also successfully executed a variety of operational and new business initiatives designed to reshape the company and best position it for continued growth in the rapidly expanding CDMO market. These have included key management team appointments, including CEO and CFO, expansion of manufacturing capabilities and capacity through the installation and qualification of its high-speed, multi-purpose 5-head isolator filler, and the signing of several new customers, highlighted by its high-profile agreement with Lindy Biosciences. About Lifecore Biomedical Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR ) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories to bring their innovations to market. For more information about the company, visit Lifecore’s website at www.lifecore.com . Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are subject to the safe harbor created under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other safe harbors under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, “intend”, “believe”, “may”, “might”, “will”, “should”, “can have”, “likely” and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, all statements regarding our anticipated future operating and financial expectations, customer opportunities and relationships are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including such factors among others, as the company’s ability to successfully enact its business strategies, including with respect to installation, capacity generation and its ability to attract demand for its services, and its ability expand its relationship with its existing customers or attract new customers; the impact of inflation on Lifecore’s business and financial condition; changes in business conditions and general economic conditions both domestically and globally, including rising interest rates and fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates; Lifecore’s ability to access sufficient capital to fund its business strategies; and other risk factors set forth from time to time in Lifecore’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 26, 2024 (the “2024 10-K”). For additional information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors contained in the 2024 10-K. Forward-looking statements represent management’s current expectations as of the date hereof and are inherently uncertain. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.Walker's 20 help IU Indianapolis knock off Trinity Christian 106-49Mikaela Shiffrin's bid for her record-setting 100th World Cup win came to an unexpected stop in Vermont. The prominent skier crashed during a giant slalom event, despite securing the fastest first-run time. In a dramatic twist, Shiffrin lost control near the finish line, impacting the safety netting after catching an edge. She was promptly attended to and later taken to a medical facility for assessment. A resilient Shiffrin announced minor injuries and expressed gratitude for the support. However, she confirmed she would sit out the next slalom event. Meanwhile, Sara Hector clinched victory following Shiffrin's crash. (With inputs from agencies.)Indiana Jones and the Great Circle reveals PC specs, gets new trailer

S.Korea Political Upheaval Shows Global Democracy's Fragility - And ResilienceWhether it's keeping your smartphone charged during a busy day or ensuring your smartwatch and earbuds are ready to go, a good wireless charger can make life so much easier. Even though wireless charging has its pros and cons , it's a must-have for anyone looking to cut the clutter of traditional cables and enjoy hassle-free power-ups. As someone who has spent years reviewing and testing the latest gadgets, I've seen firsthand how wireless charging technology has evolved. From the early days of slow charging speeds to today's lightning-fast Qi2 chargers, I've tested countless models to find the perfect balance of performance, design, and price. Here, I'll leverage that expertise to guide you through the maze of options and help you find the perfect wireless charger for your needs. These are all the best wireless chargers that you can buy directly from Amazon so that you can shop reliably with ease. From Qi standards to MagSafe compatibility, whether you're a tech enthusiast or just looking for a reliable charger for everyday use, you can trust that these recommendations are based on thorough research and hands-on testing. If you're looking for a premium charging solution that can keep all your Apple devices topped up, the Anker MagGo 3-in-1 is an excellent choice. This elegant stand features a MagSafe charging pad for your iPhone, a dedicated spot for your AirPods, and a magnetic charging module for your Apple Watch . The magnetic alignment for iPhones is exceptionally smooth, making it a breeze to dock your device without fumbling. Unlike most other chargers and cheap knockoffs, the Anker MagGo justifies its premium price tag — $110 on Amazon — with its looks and performance. The clean, modern design looks great on a desk or nightstand, making it a great accessory for your work desk. Additionally, the charger can be folded, allowing you to carry it when on the move. As for the performance, it's Qi2 certified, which means that all supported iPhones will charge at a faster speed of 15W. It's also worth noting that the Anker MagGo 3-in-1 includes a 40W USB-C Charger in the bundle. As such, you won't have to work extra money on a power adapter. Anker is one of the most trustworthy brands in the charger scene, and this charging station is available in both Black and White colorways to reliably charge your Apple ecosystem while keeping the desk neat and clean. The Qi2 wireless charging technology is a game-changer for efficiency, offering improved magnetic alignment and faster charging speeds. For context, on iPhones any standard Qi charger could offer only up to 7.5W of charging speed and you need a MagSafe charger to achieve 15W of charging speed. Now, with Qi2, both iPhones and Android devices use a common standard that can charge at 15W with ease. That's where the ESR HaloLock comes in. This charger from ESR combines the latest charging technology with thoughtful design features, making it a standout choice for tech-savvy users. What sets this charger apart is its foldable kickstand, which transforms it into a dual-purpose accessory. Whether you're working on a project, watching a movie, or following a workout video, the kickstand ensures your phone stays upright and accessible while charging wirelessly. In fact, when placed on your desk or nightstand, the charger pairs perfectly with the iPhone Standby feature. What's more, the strong magnetic attachment ensures your device stays securely in place even if you accidentally bump your desk or table. For added durability, it also comes with a reinforced cable base and a nylon braided cable, which is quite long at 5 feet. It's available in a wide array of color options and offers excellent value for money for its price. Belkin is a brand that's trusted by most folks in the Apple ecosystem, largely due to the fact that it's been around for a very long time. Besides that, their products are sold on Apple's Store directly. Designed to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously, the Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand is the ultimate all-in-one solution for Apple users. The upright phone dock is especially convenient, as it allows you to continue using your phone while it charges. Whether you're scrolling through notifications, attending video calls, or checking the time, the stand ensures your phone remains visible and accessible. Alternatively, you can choose to conveniently rotate your iPhone to watch videos or attend calls in landscape mode. When not in use, the wireless charger also makes for an excellent iPhone Standby mount to showcase on your desk or nightstand. The thoughtful design further extends to the Apple Watch charger too, which features a raised platform, making it perfect for Nightstand Mode. Below it is the AirPods charging pad that fits snugly to ensure efficient power delivery. The sturdy frame and non-slip base ensure everything stays in place, even if you accidentally bump the stand. Drive a lot and own a smartphone that supports wireless charging? Then it's high time you got yourself a wireless charger that can be mounted. Sure, most brand new cars come with a wireless charging pad in the console somewhere, but you can still buy a wireless charger for your older vehicle. While there are plenty of options to choose from, Satechi's Qi2 Wireless car charger is one that you can buy with confidence. For starters, it's designed with the latest Qi2 technology, offering faster and more efficient charging for compatible devices. Its magnetic alignment ensures your phone stays securely in place, even on bumpy roads or sharp turns. Whether you're navigating with GPS, streaming music, or taking hands-free calls, this charger keeps your phone accessible and charged without the hassle of cables. The adjustable mount design is incredibly easy to use, and can easily be clipped to your vehicle's air vents. This ensures a safe and comfortable viewing angle, keeping your focus on the road. In addition, since it's mounted to your car's air vents you don't have to worry about your phone overheating while you are using navigation apps. Most charging stations are designed with the idea of being placed on a desk in a stationary position. However, the UGREEN Uno is a compact and lightweight wireless charger that's perfect for travel. Its small size makes it easy to slip into your bag or pocket, and it can easily be used in hotel rooms, airports, or anywhere else you need a quick charge. Despite its small size, it packs a punch with fast wireless charging capabilities, and a nice display too. On the top is a wireless charging magnetic pad, which can be used for smartphones as well as TWS. For smartphones and iPhones, the Qi2 charging goes up to 15W, while AirPods and other earbuds can be charged at a maximum of 5W for safe charging. The magnetic pad can also be adjusted up to 70 degrees, offering convenient usage while charging your phone. Apart from this, there's a small display up front with a robot design that shows different emojis based on the charger's status. In my experience, UGREEN's products have always been quite safe and reliable, and the Uno is no different. The wireless charger comes with overvoltage, overcurrent, overheat, and short-circuit protection, to safeguard against all sorts of charging threats. Considering its features and good price, the UGREEN Uno is easily a nice travel accessory for both Android and iPhone users . The Baseus Nomos 8-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station is a powerhouse for those who need to charge multiple devices. This versatile station can simultaneously charge up to eight devices, including iPhones, AirPods, Apple Watches, and other Qi-enabled devices. It features a magnetic dock for your iPhone, along with an additional USB-A, three USB-C ports, and a trio of AC outlets for larger devices like laptops. Think of it as a surge protector with multiple ports and a wireless charging stand combined into one. The wireless stand can be raised to a 60-degree angle, with full adjustability in between. It also includes a stretchable extension to raise the charger when in use with bigger devices like the iPhone 16 Plus or iPhone 16 Pro Max. There's also support for Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W. Apart from that, the USB ports support a maximum of 67W of USB Power Delivery. The AC sockets are also well spaced out and even feature a pop-up feature for added convenience. Baseus hasn't compromised on the safety aspect either, offering all the necessary protections that you'd need while charging multiple devices at once. The most reliable wireless chargers for Android devices are often stands, from the Google Pixel Stand to the OnePlus Warp Charger . Since Android devices don't have a magnetic coil built into them, unlike Apple, these wireless charging stands serve them well. In the sea of wireless charging stands that are also quite cost-effective, the INIU Wireless Charger is a solid recommendation. The INIU Wireless Charger comes with a dual-coil design that allows your phone to charge in both portrait and landscape modes. As a result, it is ideal for a range of activities, from video calls to watching movies or scrolling through social media. The stand is also compatible with most phone cases, so there's no need to remove your case every time you charge. There's also a nice LED indicator light to indicate the charging status. That said, INIU understands that the light can be a bit distracting, which is why it automatically dims in a dark environment. Additionally, despite its affordable price tag, the charger comes with Temp Guard Battery Protection, which basically reduces the charging rate dynamically to ensure that your phone doesn't heat up while charging. Whether you opt for a charging station or a charging stand, it requires constant power from the wall. So what if you're on the move? That's where a power bank comes in. Even though there are plenty of power banks that support wireless charging, the Anker MagGo is one of the few ones that supports the latest Qi2 standard. Thanks to that, the power bank securely attaches to your smartphone, providing a reliable charge without needing any cables. Its compact size and lightweight build mean it's easy to carry in your bag or even your pocket. One of its standout features is the built-in foldable kickstand, which allows you to prop up your phone for hands-free use while it charges. Whether you're on a video call, streaming a show, or browsing the web during a layover, the MagGo Power Bank keeps your phone functional and charged. As for backup, the 10,000 mAh battery capacity is enough to charge most smartphones twice and then some. Additionally, the MagGo includes a small display on its side to monitor the battery percentage of the power bank. All these features coupled with Anker's excellent reliability, which earned it the top spot in our power bank brand rankings , make it one of the best options on this list. JSAUX is a brand that's synonymous with affordable, value-for-money products, and their Mag Charger is no different. It's an affordable charger that's similar to the original Apple MagSafe charger but costs almost half while offering seamless compatibility. The charger ensures a strong magnetic attachment to your iPhone, aligning perfectly for efficient and reliable wireless charging. That said, what truly sets the JSAUX Mag Charger apart is its unique design. It's available in both Clear-Black and Clear-White colorways, wherein the charging coil underneath is visible. Is the design similar to Nothing's smartphones ? Yes, and we're all for it. The charger looks elegant when placed on your desk, and when connected, looks just like the real deal. Despite its stylish appeal, the charger doesn't compromise on performance. It supports fast MagSafe charging and comes with a dual-port cable to support both USB-A and USB-C ports. That said, you will have to buy a charging adapter for this with a rated output of at least 20W. While it might seem like a given, the Apple MagSafe Charger is the gold standard for wireless charging that is specifically designed to work seamlessly with iPhones. For older iPhones, most of the options on this list should easily suffice. However, if you're using an iPhone 16 series device , the official MagSafe charger is the one you should get. That's because the newer iPhones boast support for 25W wireless charging over MagSafe, delivering blazing-fast charging speeds unmatched by third-party options. As things stand, only the official MagSafe Charger can unlock this higher wattage, making it an essential accessory for getting the most out of your iPhone 16. Designed with Apple's precision and attention to detail, the MagSafe Charger ensures a perfect magnetic alignment every time, providing a secure and reliable connection. Its compact, disc-shaped design is easy to carry, making it ideal for use at home, in the office, or while traveling. Whether you're topping up your phone during a busy day or charging overnight, the MagSafe Charger delivers consistent and optimized performance. With up to 25W of fast charging, you can essentially charge your iPhone 16 up to 50% in about 30 minutes. That pretty much makes the Apple MagSafe Charger a clear winner for users seeking a seamless, fast, and dependable charging experience. The Yootech Wireless Charger proves that you don't have to break the bank to enjoy reliable wireless charging. Despite its budget-friendly price, it offers solid performance, supporting charging speeds of up to 10W for most Qi-enabled devices. With almost 200,000 reviews on Amazon alone, it's a fan favorite amongst budget shoppers. Its slim and lightweight design makes it an excellent option for those looking to add a convenient charging solution to their bedside table or workspace. As such, this charger is a great fit for everyday use. Imagine having a reliable wireless charger for your home office or guest room that doesn't cost a fortune but still gets the job done. The Yootech charger is also case-friendly, so you won't have to constantly remove your phone case to charge, as long as it's under 5mm thick. While it may lack some premium features, it covers the essentials perfectly. The intelligent temperature control system ensures your device doesn't overheat, adding an extra layer of safety during charging. For budget-conscious users who want a simple, effective, and reliable wireless charger, the Yootech is an unbeatable choice.

DALTON, Ga. , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AstroTurf®, the leading provider of premium synthetic turf solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Carroll as the new Regional Sales Manager for the Tri State area of Eastern Pa/ NJ and Delaware . Tom brings a wealth of experience and a passion for enhancing athletic performance to his new role at AstroTurf®. Tom Carroll joins AstroTurf® with an extensive background in sports and sales, spanning over two decades. His impressive career includes sales of over $50,000,000 while working for the top Golf Companies in the world like Taylor Made Golf and Cleveland /Srixon Golf. Most recently, Tom served as the VP of Sales and Operations for the TC Sports Group, a small startup Company he cofounded and sold to Partners. Tom also just finished his first Semester as a Professor Adjunct teaching Golf at West Chester University . "I have been looking for a perfect fit, which is not easy to find in the corporate world. When I came across the Astroturf open position, I was all in. I wanted to bring my successful history of passion and determination to a Company looking for an employee who knows how to grow a territory. My entire career has been based on creating and growing long standing relationships, and this job's success depends on both. I plan to keep my head down and work as hard as I can to continue to make Astroturf the Industry Leader in Synthetic Turfs, Tracks and Courts. I am thrilled to be a part of the AstroTurf® Team." Joe Gaeta , AstroTurf's General Manager, expressed his enthusiasm for Tom's appointment, stating, "Tom has a unique style of selling! He has extensive product knowledge and a network and relationships spanning more than 25 years in the sporting Industry to lean into. Every Account and reference we talked to spoke very highly of Tom's abilities, which will align perfectly with AstroTurf's mission to provide the highest quality sports surfaces, with the best service in the industry. This is a combination Tom is very familiar with. His understanding of the unique needs of our accounts and the athletes using our products will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in the Tri State Area. We are excited to welcome Tom to our team." In addition to his professional achievements, Tom holds a B.S. in Business with a minor in Marketing from Widener University . AstroTurf® is confident that Tom Carroll's appointment will further enhance the company's ability to deliver exceptional products and services to the Tri State region. His passion for sports and commitment to excellence make him a perfect fit for the AstroTurf family. About AstroTurf® AstroTurf® has been a trusted leader in the synthetic turf industry for sixty years, pioneering advancements in sports surface technology and delivering world-class playing fields. Renowned for innovation, durability, and sustainability, AstroTurf® offers cutting-edge solutions for sports like football, soccer, baseball, field hockey, and more. With a focus on player safety and performance, AstroTurf systems are designed to replicate the ideal playing experience while reducing maintenance and environmental impact. As the preferred choice for schools, colleges, professional teams, and municipal projects nationwide, AstroTurf® continues to set the standard for synthetic turf excellence. Learn more at AstroTurf.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/astroturf-welcomes-tom-carroll-as-new-regional-sales-manager-for-tri-state-area-eastern-pennsylvania-nj-and-delaware-302337683.html SOURCE AstroTurfSusan Shelley: The mundane reality of UFOsMusk Vows to Defend H-1B Visa Program Amid Criticism

Copy link Copied Copy link Copied Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Already a subscriber? Login Australia’s energy market is in a state of transition as retailers integrate renewable energy generation, battery storage and smart devices into their offering to consumers. They have also had to deal with destabilising political and economic events, such as the war in Ukraine. MTA Energy identified a gap in the energy market to work with multi-site businesses with complex energy requirements. MTA Energy This has opened up unique opportunities for smaller agile energy retailers to enter this competitive space, says Andrew George, an energy market analyst and consultant. Leveraging technology to offer innovative services is the key to engaging customers, he says. MTA Energy, for example, sits in the sector’s top 25 out of 80 players in the market. Since it took on its first customers in 2020, demand has been so brisk that the company has doubled revenue every year since then, propelling it onto the AFR’s Fast 100 List this year. The founders, energy experts Gareth Mann and James Groombridge, recognised that there was a gap in the market to work with multi-site businesses with complex energy needs. MTA Energy now works with industrial businesses such as Bingo Industries, Capral Aluminium and Team Global Express as well as consumer retailers such as Best & Less and TK Maxx. Each has multiple complex site portfolios, some with more than 100 sites and large distribution centres nationally. “MTA Energy has found a unique niche,” says George. “These medium-sized businesses were willing to take some market exposure on the wholesale electricity market in order to be able to access a higher standard of service and a better-quality relationship with a retailer. So that’s where MTA came in.” Sponsored by MTA Energy This content has been funded by an advertiser and written by the Nine commercial editorial team. Copy link Copied Copy link Copied Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Already a subscriber? Login Introducing your Newsfeed Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Latest In Energy Fetching latest articles Most Viewed In CompaniesJustus McNair's midcourt 3-pointer at the buzzer gives Valparaiso a 76-73 win over Western MichiganJonah Goldberg Among elites across the ideological spectrum, there's one point of unifying agreement: Americans are bitterly divided. What if that's wrong? What if elites are the ones who are bitterly divided while most Americans are fairly unified? History rarely lines up perfectly with the calendar (the "sixties" didn't really start until the decade was almost over). But politically, the 21st century neatly began in 2000, when the election ended in a tie and the color coding of electoral maps became enshrined as a kind of permanent tribal color war of "red vs. blue." Elite understanding of politics has been stuck in this framework ever since. Politicians and voters have leaned into this alleged political reality, making it seem all the more real in the process. I loathe the phrase "perception is reality," but in politics it has the reifying power of self-fulfilling prophecy. Like rival noble families in medieval Europe, elites have been vying for power and dominance on the arrogant assumption that their subjects share their concern for who rules rather than what the rulers can deliver. Political cartoonists from across country draw up something special for the holiday In 2018, the group More in Common published a massive report on the "hidden tribes" of American politics. The wealthiest and whitest groups were "devoted conservatives" (6%) and "progressive activists" (8%). These tribes dominate the media, the parties and higher education, and they dictate the competing narratives of red vs. blue, particularly on cable news and social media. Meanwhile, the overwhelming majority of Americans resided in, or were adjacent to, the "exhausted majority." These people, however, "have no narrative," as David Brooks wrote at the time. "They have no coherent philosophic worldview to organize their thinking and compel action." Lacking a narrative might seem like a very postmodern problem, but in a postmodern elite culture, postmodern problems are real problems. It's worth noting that red vs. blue America didn't emerge ex nihilo. The 1990s were a time when the economy and government seemed to be working, at home and abroad. As a result, elites leaned into the narcissism of small differences to gain political and cultural advantage. They remain obsessed with competing, often apocalyptic, narratives. That leaves out most Americans. The gladiatorial combatants of cable news, editorial pages and academia, and their superfan spectators, can afford these fights. Members of the exhausted majority are more interested in mere competence. I think that's the hidden unity elites are missing. This is why we keep throwing incumbent parties out of power: They get elected promising competence but get derailed -- or seduced -- by fan service to, or trolling of, the elites who dominate the national conversation. There's a difference between competence and expertise. One of the most profound political changes in recent years has been the separation of notions of credentialed expertise from real-world competence. This isn't a new theme in American life, but the pandemic and the lurch toward identity politics amplified distrust of experts in unprecedented ways. This is a particular problem for the left because it is far more invested in credentialism than the right. Indeed, some progressives are suddenly realizing they invested too much in the authority of experts and too little in the ability of experts to provide what people want from government, such as affordable housing, decent education and low crime. The New York Times' Ezra Klein says he's tired of defending the authority of government institutions. Rather, "I want them to work." One of the reasons progressives find Trump so offensive is his absolute inability to speak the language of expertise -- which is full of coded elite shibboleths. But Trump veritably shouts the language of competence. I don't mean he is actually competent at governing. But he is effectively blunt about calling leaders, experts and elites -- of both parties -- stupid, ineffective, weak and incompetent. He lost in 2020 because voters didn't believe he was actually good at governing. He won in 2024 because the exhausted majority concluded the Biden administration was bad at it. Nostalgia for the low-inflation pre-pandemic economy was enough to convince voters that Trumpian drama is the tolerable price to pay for a good economy. About 3 out of 4 Americans who experienced "severe hardship" because of inflation voted for Trump. The genius of Trump's most effective ad -- "Kamala is for they/them, President Trump is for you" -- was that it was simultaneously culture-war red meat and an argument that Harris was more concerned about boutique elite concerns than everyday ones. If Trump can actually deliver competent government, he could make the Republican Party the majority party for a generation. For myriad reasons, that's an if so big it's visible from space. But the opportunity is there -- and has been there all along. Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch: thedispatch.com . Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!

Tiger Woods at the 2024 Hero World Challenge. Getty Images There were plenty of good vibes emanating from Tiger Woods’ Tuesday reappearance in the Bahamas, his annual State of the Tiger press conference ahead of this week’s Hero World Challenge . Woods isn’t playing this year but he seemed at peace with that, instead reprising his role as smiley tournament host. These days, Woods is largely congenial with the press and vice-versa, each owing a better understanding of what to expect from the other. As expected, the day’s back-and-forth failed to unearth any five-alarm breaking news. In some ways that was the biggest takeaway. But one line was hard to hear without wincing. Woods was asked about a prediction he’d made a year ago in this same chair, when he’d declared his intentions to play once per month in 2024. It seemed ambitious but exciting at the time, a dose of optimism from the greatest player of his generation. But it didn’t pan out that way. Woods’ 2024 began with a mysterious WD at the Genesis Invitational, it peaked with yet another made cut at the Masters and then came disappointing MCs at the PGA, U.S. Open and Open Championship. We didn’t hear much from him after that, just news of another successful back surgery — his sixth. So what happened? “Well, I didn’t think my back was going to go like it did this year,” Woods said. He described the pain that progressed throughout the season, the way it radiated down his leg, and how it stopped responding to treatment and recovery. He said he could commit to one tournament per month again, but he paused. “I truly don’t know.” Now comes the hard part. Prep mode for 2025, a year that promises the TGL and some unknown number of stroke-play golf tournaments. But 2024? “This year was kind of — I had to toss it away,” he said. “I wasn’t as sharp as I needed to be. I didn’t play as much as I needed to going into the major championships and I didn’t play well at them. Hopefully next year will be better, I’ll be physically stronger and better. I know the procedure helped and hopefully I can build upon that.” I had to toss it away. It’s painful to witness pain in another human being. It’s even harder to see what pain does to an athlete — how the body can betray the mind and the spirit. It’s painful to watch Woods in particular, who has pushed his body, mind and spirit past the limit for decades, and is now fighting Father Time for good measure. Woods’ words were painful too in the context of his other work as a central figure in the PGA Tour’s geopolitical negotiations — his lost year on the course felt emblematic of a lost year across the fragmented landscape of professional golf, which remains in frustrating limbo. This December marks the first anniversary of the original deal deadline between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Public Investment Fund. It seems like we’ll breeze past that unfortunate one-year mark without an agreement; Woods’ latest update on that front was a mix between some cautious optimism (“definitely moving”) and one giant shrug (“Even if we had gotten a deal done by now, it’s still in the DOJ’s hands, but we wish we would have had something more concrete”). Across the sport, it was hardly a lost year — think Scottie Scheffler’s stretch of dominance , Xander Schauffele’s validation , Bryson DeChambeau’s U.S. Open heroics . But within the sport, “high-level negotiations” between the interested parties are beginning to feel like intransigence. We’ve seen no progress on a satisfying top-tour resolution, inched no closer to peace or harmony, and we’ve reached December, again, staring down an offseason of LIV signing rumors and merger non-update eye-rolls. At this week’s Hero, we might not find comfort. But through Woods, we might at least find context. This year marks the 25th edition of the World Challenge, an event Woods first hosted in 1999 to benefit his foundation. Woods turns 49 later this month, which means he’s hosted this event for more than half his life. Mostly that seems surreal. Tiger turned 24 in his first year as tournament host, and it’s tough to imagine Ludvig Aberg (who turned 25 last month) or Akshay Bhatia (who turns 23 next month) hosting an invitational or getting the world’s best pros to turn up. But the 25th anniversary of this event is also a reminder that the issues facing pro golf in 2024 haven’t changed much from 1999. Woods was already the biggest player in golf then. He entered the 1999 World Challenge off four PGA Tour victories in a row, he’d kick off 2000 with two more and, later that year, he’d claim the first three legs of the Tiger Slam. But it wasn’t all sunshine and roses; Woods and agent Mark Steinberg had their issues with the operations of the PGA Tour. They didn’t appreciate the hefty rights fee the Tour charged their tournament, which quadrupled from 1999 to 2000. Nor did they approve of the ads used by tournament sponsors featuring Woods’ likeness. (Mercedes plastered Woods’ face on tournament advertising while Buick paid Woods directly for the same privilege.) Tiger and commissioner Tim Finchem had a frosty relationship, and there was even some concern Woods could look to play his golf elsewhere. “The players and the PGA Tour have been bucking heads on a lot of issues,” Woods said in 2000. “The public has no idea we do it, but we do it all the time.” Asked about speculation that he could leave the PGA Tour, the New York Times described his reaction this way : “Woods hummed, smiled and shrugged his shoulders.” His father Earl fueled the speculation. “He can take his game to Europe, Africa, Asia or wherever he wants,” Earl told the Associated Press, “and the world will follow.” Unlike today, when the tangible threat of departure can beam its advertising on the PGA Tour website, the conversation then was likely just chatter and leverage. Woods and the PGA Tour were better in shared company. But Woods’ displeasure was a reminder of the perennial push-pull between players and institutions — a push-pull echoed by LIV’s arrival, by Policy Board negotiations, by changing field sizes and Tour sizes and equity payments and media rights. And by the discourse around players being paid to play in the Ryder Cup, an issue that resurfaced again at Tiger’s presser on Tuesday. “Going back to my playing days, we had the same conversation back in ’99 and we didn’t want to get paid, we wanted to give more money to charity, and the media turned it around against us and said we want to get paid,” Woods recalled on Tuesday. “The Ryder Cup itself makes so much money, why can’t we allocate it to various charities? And what’s wrong with each player, 12 players getting a million dollars and the ability to divvy out to amazing charities that they’re involved in that they can help out?” A final reference to 1999 came in reference to Woods’ swing changes at the time, and here he made an effort to correct the record. As time has gone by Earl has gotten painted as Woods’ swing coach, but after his early golf days that was never really the case. “My father turned over all the keys to the golf swing, that wasn’t his thing,” Woods said. “My father understood more the mental side of it from his operational days in Special Forces and the mindset that it took to do what he had to do, but as far as golf mechanics, no.” In 1999, Woods underwent a controversial swing change under the watchful eye of Butch Harmon. First things got worse, and then they got much, much better. “We went to work on slowly integrating pieces of the golf swing and it took the better part of a year and a half or so to where it got to where I thought it was where I would like it to be. I had a good run in ’99, 2000, 2001,” Woods said in an understated, satisfied sort of way. The players battled the tour then, as now. They fought for more money, more control, a bigger piece of the pie. They threatened to look elsewhere. Largely they stayed. They battled tough fields and their own swings, and they tweaked both and tried to make ’em better. At the time, Woods did all of those things better than nearly all of his peers. They’ve nearly all gotten tougher with time. On Tuesday, Woods didn’t just look back, though. This is the 10th anniversary of Hero’s sponsorship of the World Challenge, and while Hero’s executive chairman Dr. Pawan Munjal admitted uncertainty — “There is confusion for the sponsors as well right now, what to do, where to go, how to look at the future,” — he also announced a sponsorship extension through 2030. Woods will turn 55 that December. It’s tough to predict the status of LIV Golf, the PGA Tour or their potential intersection. And it’s tough to know whether Woods will have stepped away from competitive golf altogether by that point — or if he’ll be teeing it up as a sponsor invite that week having made the cut at the Masters and dominated in a limited schedule on the PGA Tour Champions. Woods talked about the athlete’s journey and about the roles of recovery, patience, and frustration. His body doesn’t recover like it used to, he said. Still, he remembers and he hopes. Which brings us to his other line, uttered by athletes and sports fans as long as there have been seasons. Hopefully next year will be better. Latest In News Golf.com Editor Dylan Dethier is a senior writer for GOLF Magazine/GOLF.com. The Williamstown, Mass. native joined GOLF in 2017 after two years scuffling on the mini-tours. Dethier is a graduate of Williams College, where he majored in English, and he’s the author of 18 in America , which details the year he spent as an 18-year-old living from his car and playing a round of golf in every state.Mumbai, Dec 28 (PTI) The Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA) should work as a guiding force for boosting priority sectors so that the state maintains its reputation of being the leader in the country, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday. During a meeting at the Sahyadri Guest House in south Mumbai, he listed mining, group farming, solar energy projects and bio-fuel as among the priority sectors, a government press release said. MITRA should work as a guiding force for giving a fillip to the priority sectors, it said, quoting Fadnavis. The state has set up MITRA along the lines of NITI Aayog. The CM talked about group farming and said there are presently 400 such groups in the state and most of them have performed well. The integrated benefits of the schemes under the agriculture, water resources, horticulture, marketing and other allied departments will be passed on to farmers to make them economically and socially capable, he said. Fadnavis called for efforts to reduce the fiscal deficit and pitched for consolidation of assets, convergence of various schemes, expediting water conservation projects, and state data and mining policies for Maharashtra’s overall development, the release said. The CM also took stock of the Jayakwadi solar project, the production of biogas from agricultural waste, and the international zoo at Gorewada in Nagpur district, it added. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)A Mumbai court has reportedly issued a contempt notice to Google CEO Sundar Pichai over YouTube's failure to remove a defamatory video targeting the Dhyan Foundation and its founder, Yogi Ashwini . According to a report in Economic Times, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court in Ballard Pier took this action on November 21, 2023, after YouTube repeatedly failed to comply with a March 2022 court order to remove the video titled "Pakhandi Baba ki Kartut." While the contempt plea was filed in October last year, notice was issued last week. The NCO said that Google “intentionally and deliberately” did not remove the video which contained false and malicious allegations tarnishing its reputation. It added, “Google was applying delay tactics and seeking adjournment on flimsy grounds, even as damage was caused to Dhyan Foundation and Yogi Ashwini ji's immaculate character and reputation,” the NGO said. The Dhyan Foundation, an animal welfare organization, filed a contempt petition in October 2022, arguing that YouTube's continued hosting of the video, even outside India, was defamatory and damaging to its reputation. What Google said on the court order YouTube, claiming intermediary immunity under the IT Act, argued that defamation does not fall under the categories listed in Section 69-A of the Act. The platform stated that such grievances should be addressed in civil courts, not criminal courts. What the court said The court, however, rejected YouTube's technical objections, stating that the IT Act does not explicitly bar criminal courts from intervening in such matters. “So far the authorities filed by the respondent are salutary for me. In the said authorities the procedure is mentioned. However, nowhere it is mentioned that the criminal court has no jurisdiction to entertain such an application. Therefore, in my humble opinion, the ratio of above said authorities will not bar maintainability of the present application,” the order said. The contempt case is scheduled for further hearing on January 3, 2024.