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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 3, 2024-- Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that Stuart Canfield, CFO, will present at the Nasdaq 51 st Investor Conference on Tuesday, December 10, in London, England. During the course of this event, EA may disclose material developments affecting its business and/or financial performance. Listeners may access the event via live audio webcast at http://ir.ea.com . Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Presentation at 8:30 AM GMT / 3:30 AM EST Duration: 30 Minutes Speaker: Stuart Canfield, CFO Webcast: http://ir.ea.com Please note the presentation time is subject to change, and significant deviations from the posted time will be announced on our investor relations website. Please contact the financial institution hosting the conference for additional details. An audio webcast replay will be available following the live event at http://ir.ea.com . Updates regarding EA’s business are available on EA’s blog at www.ea.com/news . About Electronic Arts Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. In fiscal year 2024, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately $7.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FCTM, BattlefieldTM, Apex LegendsTM, The SimsTM, EA SPORTSTM Madden NFL, EA SPORTSTM College Football, Need for SpeedTM, Dragon AgeTM, TitanfallTM, Plants vs. ZombiesTM and EA SPORTS F1®. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news . EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS FC, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims, Dragon Age, Titanfall, and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, FIFA and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements During the course of the presentation, Electronic Arts may make forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of the company that are subject to change. Statements including words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “plan,” “predict,” “seek,” “goal,” “will,” “may,” “likely,” “should,” “could” (and the negative of any of these terms), “future” and similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and reflect management’s current expectations. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include those discussed in Part II, Item 1A of Electronic Arts’ latest Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the heading “Risk Factors”, as well as in other documents we have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. We assume no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as required by law. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203781615/en/ CONTACT: Andrew Uerkwitz Vice President, Investor Relations 650-674-7191 auerkwitz@ea.comJustin Higgs Vice President, Corporate Communications 925-502-9253 jhiggs@ea.com KEYWORD: EUROPE UNITED STATES UNITED KINGDOM NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ELECTRONIC GAMES MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE SOURCE: Electronic Arts Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/03/2024 04:05 PM/DISC: 12/03/2024 04:05 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203781615/enAtria Investments Inc Purchases New Holdings in Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNTH)WASHINGTON — FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. Wray said at a town hall meeting that he will step down “after weeks of careful thought,” about three years short of the completion of a 10-year term during which he tried to keep the FBI out of politics even as the bureau found itself entangled in a string of explosive investigations, including two that led to separate indictments of Trump last year. Wray’s intended resignation was not unexpected considering that Trump settled on Patel to be director and repeatedly aired his ire at Wray, including in a television interview broadcast Sunday. His departure is nonetheless a reflection of how Trump’s norm-breaking style has reshaped Washington, with the president-elect yet again flouting tradition by moving to replace an FBI director before his term was up and Wray — by resigning before he could be fired — opting to avert a collision with the incoming Trump administration that he said would have plunged the FBI into political fighting. “My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day,” Wray told agency employees. “In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.” The resignation would clear the way for Patel’s ascension, assuming he is confirmed by the Senate. A White House staffer during Trump’s first term, Patel insists the federal government should be rid of “conspirators” against Trump. The comments stirred alarm that he could seek to use the FBI for retribution against perceived enemies despite longstanding guardrails meant to ensure investigations have a proper basis. It’s extremely rare for FBI directors to be ousted from their jobs before the completion of their 10-year terms, a length meant to insulate the agency from the political influence of changing administrations. Trump has done it twice, placing Wray in the job in 2017 after firing Director James Comey amid an investigation into ties between Russia and the Republican president’s campaign. Despite having appointed Wray, Trump telegraphed his anger with the FBI director on multiple occasions. Trump said in the recent interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that “I can’t say I’m thrilled with him. He invaded my home,” a reference to the FBI search of his Florida property, Mar-a-Lago, two years ago for classified documents from Trump’s first term as president. That search, and the recovery of boxes of sensitive government records, paved the way for one of two federal indictments against Trump. The case, and another one charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 election, were both dismissed. Attorney General Merrick Garland, meanwhile, praised Wray for having “served our country honorably and with integrity for decades.” Natalie Bara, the president of the FBI Agents Association, said in a statement Wray led the FBI “through challenging times with a steady focus on doing the work that keeps our country safe. “ Throughout his seven years on the job, Wray brought a workmanlike approach to the job, repeatedly preaching a “keep calm and tackle hard” mantra to bureau personnel despite a steady drumbeat of attacks from Trump and his supporters. In fact, Wray was quick to distance himself and his leadership team from the FBI’s Russia investigation that was well underway when he took office. On the same day of a harshly critical inspector general report on that inquiry, Wray announced more than 40 corrective actions to the FBI’s process for applying for warrants for secret national security surveillance. He said mistakes made during the Russia inquiry were unacceptable and he helped tighten controls for investigations into candidates for federal office. FBI officials actively trumpeted those changes to make clear that Wray’s leadership ushered in a different era at the bureau. Even then, though, Wray’s criticism of the investigation was occasionally measured — he did not agree, for instance, with Trump’s characterization of it as a “witch hunt” — and there were other instances, particularly in response to specific questions, when he memorably broke with the White House. In 2020, he said that there was “no indication” that Ukraine interfered in the 2016 election, countering a frequent talking point at the time from Trump. When the Trump White House blessed the declassification of materials related to the surveillance of a former Trump campaign aide, Wray made known his displeasure. Wray also angered Trump for saying that antifa was a movement and an ideology but not an organization. Trump said he wanted to designate the group as a terrorist organization. Then came the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search, which officials defended as necessary given the boxes of documents that were being concealed at the Palm Beach property and the evidence of obstruction the Justice Department said was gathered. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

As part of the upcoming Trump administration, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have unveiled their vision for the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), a newly created advisory board aimed at streamlining federal spending and bureaucracy. With lofty goals of cutting $500 billion annually, and Musk claiming potential cuts of up to $2 trillion, the initiative has sparked a mix of curiosity, skepticism, and controversy. An ambitious mission DOGE is set to focus on dismantling government bureaucracy, slashing excessive regulations, and restructuring federal agencies. In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal , Musk and Ramaswamy outlined a three-pronged approach: regulatory rescissions, administrative reductions, and cost-saving measures. They emphasized targeting expenditures deemed unauthorized by Congress or misaligned with legislative intent. Musk aims to reduce discretionary spending significantly, proposing cuts to entities like the Corporation for Public Broadcasting ($535 million annually), international grants ($1.5 billion), and progressive organizations such as Planned Parenthood ($300 million). “We must streamline government to align with congressional priorities while fostering efficiency,” Musk and Ramaswamy wrote. The scale of the challenge Critics argue that the $2 trillion reduction Musk envisions is impractical, given that most federal spending is mandatory, tied to programs like Social Security, Medicare, and defense. While targeting unauthorized expenditures, DOGE avoids mentioning larger areas like veterans’ health care or opioid treatment programs, which also fall under expired congressional authorizations. Historically, attempts to overhaul government spending, such as President Ronald Reagan’s Grace Commission in the 1980s, have yielded limited results. Experts question whether DOGE will face similar challenges. Conflicts of interest and ethical dilemmas The advisory board’s mandate to address inefficiencies has raised ethical concerns, particularly given Musk’s businesses. Regulatory agencies like the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission, which oversee Tesla and SpaceX, are among those reportedly targeted for restructuring under DOGE’s vision. Critics worry this could create conflicts of interest, undermining public trust in the initiative. The Musk-Bezos rivalry Further complicating Musk’s role are his claims about rival billionaire Jeff Bezos, who allegedly advised people to sell Tesla stock, believing Trump’s election victory would harm Musk’s businesses. Bezos has denied these assertions, calling them baseless. This rivalry, already marked by their competition in the private space race, adds another layer of intrigue to Musk’s political involvement. Public reactions and political implications DOGE has drawn praise from fiscal conservatives eager to see government spending curtailed. However, progressives and some experts have expressed concern over its feasibility and the potential for hasty cuts to vital programs. Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the initiative’s lack of clarity and questioned the authority of Musk and Ramaswamy to implement such sweeping changes. Despite the backlash, Musk remains confident, calling DOGE “a necessary step toward a more efficient government.” President-elect Trump has also expressed his support, emphasizing Musk’s innovative approach as key to his administration’s goals. While DOGE reflects the unconventional nature of Trump’s cabinet picks, it raises significant questions about practicality, ethics, and authority. As Musk and Ramaswamy push forward with their ambitious agenda, the initiative will serve as a litmus test for the Trump administration’s ability to reshape federal governance. (Sources: Forbes, Wall Street Journal, CBS News)Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI will ‘shape’ identity and that ‘normal people’ are not ready for it

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Jim Larrañaga insists he still loves the University of Miami, still loves the game of basketball, still loves mentoring players, still loves coaching. He doesn't love what college basketball has become. And with that, he's leaving. The 75-year-old Larrañaga stepped down Thursday, effective immediately, and will be replaced by associate head coach Bill Courtney — one of his best friends for the past three decades — for the remainder of the season. “I'm exhausted,” Larrañaga said. “I've tried every which way to keep this going.” Larrañaga joins a long line of prominent college basketball coaches — Virginia's Tony Bennett and Villanova's Jay Wright among them — who have left their jobs in recent years citing the changes in the game and the challenge of coaching in the name, image and likeness era of college sports. For Larrañaga, those changes began presenting themselves when he had eight players — all of whom said they were happy at Miami — enter the transfer portal after the Hurricanes went to the Final Four in 2023. “The opportunity to make money someplace else created a situation that you have to begin to ask yourself as a coach what is this all about,” Larrañaga said. “And the answer is it's become professional.” The decision by Larrañaga ends a 14-year run as coach of the Hurricanes — and, presumably, a 41-year college head-coaching career that saw him win 744 games at Miami, American International, George Mason and Bowling Green. He took Miami to the Final Four in 2023 and took George Mason to the Final Four in 2006. “Jim Larrañaga is a tremendous man who has left a mark as not only the most accomplished coach in Miami basketball history, but as one of the premier coaches in ACC history,” ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips said. “His coaching record speaks for itself with over 700 career wins, but he always has led his program with the utmost integrity and class.” The Hurricanes are 4-8 this season and only 5-19 in their last 24 games, a stunning freefall for a program that went to the Final Four just two seasons ago. Injuries and roster turnover have taken a clear toll, and Larrañaga is one of many coaches who has expressed some level of frustration with the lack of regulation and transparency that comes with NIL. “They’re a great group of kids,” Larrañaga said. "It’s not their problem. It’s the system or the lack of a system. I didn’t know how to navigate through this.” Larrañaga was under contract into 2027 and had some school officials try to get him to rethink the decision in recent days. Larrañaga said he came to the decision over the weekend, reconsidered at the school's request, and finalized the decision Monday. “It seems clear to me that coaching in 2024 is a much different profession than it was just a few short years ago," Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich said. Larrañaga is the second prominent coach to step down unexpectedly this season in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Bennett did the same at Virginia back in October, less than three weeks before the Cavaliers played their season-opener. Bennett, when he stepped down, said NIL has simply changed the game for coaches and not in a good way. “College athletics is not in a healthy spot. It’s not,” Bennett said in October. “And there needs to be change. It’s not going to go back. I think I was equipped to do the job here the old way — that’s who I am and that’s how it was.” Larrañaga's decision to step aside makes him the latest big-name veteran coach to leave the ACC in recent seasons, following the departures of some other giants within the sport — North Carolina’s Roy Williams in spring 2021, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski a year later and Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim to end a 47-year tenure in 2023, and Bennett earlier this year. “I owe my professional career to him,” said George Washington coach Chris Caputo, a longtime Miami assistant under Larrañaga. “I learned so much and I certainly wouldn’t be where I am without him and his family. As it relates to Miami, with all respect to the people there before him, he took what was essentially an irrelevant program and turned it into a Sweet 16, Elite Eight and Final Four program. At Miami, that was unheard of. He raised the bar for basketball at the University of Miami from here on out.” It’s also the second sudden retirement for Miami’s basketball programs in 2024: women’s coach Katie Meier surprised many around the Hurricanes when she stepped away this past spring after 19 seasons in Coral Gables. Meier has remained at the school as a special advisor to Radakovich and as a professor. Larrañaga will be offered a role within the university in the coming weeks, Radakovich said. “It's still all about The U,” Larrañaga said. Officially, Larrañaga's first coaching job was in 1977 at American International. Unofficially, it was when he was a freshman at Archbishop Malloy High School in New York. Larrañaga was on an undefeated freshman team there and the coach quit at Christmas — so Jack Curran, the varsity coach there, named Larrañaga one of the student coaches for the rest of the season. More than 60 years later, it was Larrañaga stepping down at Christmastime. He played college basketball at Providence, has coached more than two dozen college players who went on to the NBA, made 20 postseason appearances — 11 NCAA, eight NIT and one CIT berth — as a coach, was the AP national coach of the year in 2013 and was announced earlier this month as a candidate again for enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “Coach Larrañaga is a friend of mine,” Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Thursday. “I think so highly of him. The way that he’s able to build a program that has a sense of community and we all rallied around the basketball program. I live in Coral Gables, so I’ve been part of this movement. You could just feel it the last several years. It’s been a lot of fun. He wins wherever he goes, but he does it in a way that it’s a fun brand of basketball.” Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. 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(BPT) - The new year is a good time to reset. From a fresh start on lifestyle choices, hobbies or pursuits, to the less exciting — but no less important — aspects of life, like memberships, contracts and even health insurance. Health insurance deductibles reset in the new year, so it's a good idea to keep that in mind as you plan for healthcare expenses. Any changes made to your health insurance plan during open enrollment go into effect as well. "Even if you spent hours researching your health plan before making a selection, there's always a possibility for the occasional surprise once coverage kicks in, which is why it's important to assess your healthcare coverage and address any gaps before January 1," said Doug Armstrong, Vice President of Health Products and Services at AARP Services, Inc. "AARP members can take advantage of benefits available to them to help find the coverage and savings information they seek." 1. 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