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60 jili NEW YORK , Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global trampoline market size is estimated to grow by USD 978.4 million from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.12% during the forecast period. The report provides a comprehensive forecast of key segments below- Segmentation Overview 1.1 Round trampolines 1.2 Rectangular and square trampolines 1.3 Others 2.1 Commercial 2.2 Individual 3.1 Offline 3.2 Online 4.1 North America 4.2 Europe 4.3 APAC 4.4 Middle East and Africa 4.5 South America 4.1 Canada 4.2 Germany 4.3 Italy 4.4 India 4.5 Brazil Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: The round trampolines segment dominates the global trampoline market due to their widespread popularity and basic design. Round trampolines are the most common type, featuring steel frames and spring coils for bouncing. They offer a focused bouncing area, making them suitable for both backyard recreation and professional use. JumpSport's DoubleBounce round trampolines, with extra mats for safety, cater to both beginners and professionals. Round trampolines' lightweight circular frames ensure durability and ease of construction. Their availability and affordability contribute to their heavy sales. However, the segment may face competition from rectangular, square, and smart trampolines, leading to steady but slower growth. Analyst Review Trampolines are popular recreational and fitness equipment known for their strong fabric and frames, typically made of steel. The folding mechanism allows for easy storage and transport. Elasticity is provided by springs or a springless design, making bouncing fun and effective for astronauts training and gymnasts honing their skills. Trampolines have gained popularity in various settings, from the Olympics to trampoline parks, catering to both children and adults. With increasing health consciousness, trampolines offer numerous physical activity benefits, promoting fitness and well-being. Safety enhancements ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Trampoline parks feature wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, and dodgeball arenas, providing opportunities for social interaction, entertainment, and digital integration. Despite the risks, injury rates are relatively low due to continuous improvements in design and technology. Market Overview Trampolines are a popular source of fun and physical activity for people of all ages, from children to adults. The core components of a trampoline include a strong fabric mat, supportive frames made of steel, and elasticity provided by springs or a folding mechanism. Trampolines have gained popularity due to their association with astronauts and gymnasts, who use them for training. The Olympics have featured trampolining as a sport since 2000, bringing it into the limelight. Trampolines offer numerous health benefits, such as improving lung capacity, muscle tone, heart health, and enhancing coordination and muscular strength. However, safety is a concern, and trampoline parks and e-commerce platforms have responded with kid safety technology, water resistance, climate resistance, and injury rate reduction measures. Innovations in trampoline technology include springless trampolines, smart trampolines with sensors, and interactive experiences like foam pits and dodgeball arenas. Trampolines provide a unique blend of physical fitness, social interaction, entertainment, and learning opportunities for individuals seeking an active lifestyle. With the Olympic spotlight on trampolining and the growing awareness of health benefits, the trampoline market continues to evolve, offering new and exciting experiences for aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. To understand more about this market- Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Venodr Landscape 10.1 Springfree Trampoline Inc 10.2 Stamina Products Inc 10.3 Multiplay International Ltd 10.4 Sino Fourstar Group Co. Ltd 10.5 Eurotramp Trampoline Kurt Hack GmbH 10.6 Vuly Trampolines Pty Ltd 10.7 Airmaster Trampoline (U.S.) 10.8 Domi Jump Inc 10.9 Skywalker Holdings LLC 10.10 JumpSport Inc 11 Vendor Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE Technavio

Political unrest undermines South Korea’s currency, stock marketLawmakers from across the political spectrum on Sunday criticized the federal government’s response to mysterious drone sightings in the Northeast, as officials emphasize there is no evidence of a security threat. The criticism comes a day after the federal agencies leading the response held a news briefing that left reporters and the public with more questions than answers , as they downplayed but simultaneously legitimized concerns about the reported drones. Officials from the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI offered attempts to dismiss or explain the source of the reported sightings, while also acknowledging their unusual nature. An FBI official pointed to similarities between flight patterns and the drone sightings, saying it’s “indicative of manned aviation being quite often mistaken for unmanned aviation or UAS,” referring to unmanned aircraft systems. That said, the official added, “There without a doubt — without a doubt — have been UAS flying over the state of New Jersey.” “We don’t know if it’s malicious, if it is criminal. But I will tell you that ... it is irresponsible,” a Defense Department official said while discussing the reports of drones over two military sites in New Jersey. Republican Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida, President-elect Donald Trump ’s incoming national security adviser , took particular issue with drones reported over military sites and restricted air spaces, including near Trump’s home in Bedminster, New Jersey. “I think what the drone issue points out are kind of gaps in our agencies, gaps in our authorities, between the Department of Homeland Security, local law enforcement, the Defense Department,” he told CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday. “It’s pointing to gaps in our capabilities and in our ability to clamp down on what’s going on here. We need to get to the bottom of it, and I think the Biden administration is working to do that.” Democratic Rep. Jim Himes, a ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee, also expressed frustration with the administration’s response to the public. “The government has a real responsibility to put more information out there so people better understand what the real dangers are,” he said on “Fox News Sunday.” Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar also called for transparency from the federal government and for potential federal legislation on the issue. “One, we need a briefing for the members of the Senate to figure out what’s going on here. Two, we need more transparency,” the Minnesota Democrat said Sunday on “Face the Nation.” She added there is also a need for “new regulatory rules,” suggesting she could bring up the issue during the next Congress. Meanwhile Sunday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas sought to reassure the public amid the sightings. “There’s no question that people are seeing drones. And I want to assure the American public that we, in the federal government, have deployed additional resources, personnel, technology to assist the New Jersey State Police in addressing the drone sightings,” he said on ABC News’ “This Week.” Mayorkas reiterated that officials are not aware of direct national security concerns tied to the drone sightings. “We know of no foreign involvement with respect to the sightings in the Northeast, and we are vigilant in investigating this matter,” he said, adding that officials will notify the public if this changes. Mayorkas spoke with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul twice Saturday about the drone activity, according to a source familiar with the conversations. Hochul, a Democrat, announced Sunday that federal authorities are deploying a “state-of-the-art drone detection system” in her state. As concern over the sightings has grown in the past week, politicians from both parties are urging officials to take more action. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday that he’s asking the DHS to deploy systems that use 360-degree technology to detect drones. “If you see a drone in your air over your home, you should not have to shake an eight ball to see what it is,” the New York Democrat said. “There ought to be better technology. And there is. We need that technology here in New York ASAP.” Trump said Friday that the government needs to convey more information and shoot down the drones. “Mystery Drone sightings all over the Country. Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge. I don’t think so! Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!” the president-elect posted on Truth Social . Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who sits on the Senate’s Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, similarly said Thursday the aircraft “should be shot down, if necessary, because they’re flying over sensitive areas.” Asked Sunday about the president-elect’s post calling on the government to shoot down the drones, Mayorkas said, “We are limited in our authorities.” “We have certain agencies within the Department of Homeland Security that can do that, and outside our department, but we need those authorities expanded as well,” he added, after he called on Congress to expand the federal government’s authorities — specifically to empower local agencies to counter drone activity with federal supervision. Himes said Sunday that he has “confidence” the mysterious drones capturing headlines are not a foreign threat from Iran or China, which wouldn’t “put a bunch of drones that we could easily recover over the continental United States.” He said insufficient communication from government agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration, has led to the spread of misinformation. “There’s a lot of us who are pretty frustrated right now,” the Connecticut Democrat said. “The answer ‘We don’t know’ is not a good enough answer. When people are anxious, when people are nervous ... people will fill a vacuum with their fears and anxieties.” CNN’s Sarah Davis, Sam Fossum, Samantha Waldenberg, Aaron Pellish, Gloria Pazmino, Betsy Klein, Zoe Sottile, Josh Campbell, Artemis Moshtaghian and Michelle Watson contributed to this report.

Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Political instability in South Korea has caused the nation's won to plunge in value and has shaken confidence in the nation's stock market. Investors previously viewed South Korean financial assets as strong investments, but South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol suddenly declaring martial law on Tuesday -- and which quickly was lifted -- caused financial turmoil in South Korea and elsewhere.Is Enron back? If it's a joke, some former employees aren't laughing

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president who led the nation from 1977 to 1981, has died at the age of 100. The Carter Center announced Sunday that his father died at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family. His death comes about a year after his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, passed away. Despite receiving hospice care at the time, he attended the memorials for Rosalynn while sitting in a wheelchair, covered by a blanket. He was also wheeled outside on Oct. 1 to watch a military flyover in celebration of his 100th birthday. The Carter Center said in February 2023 that the former president and his family decided he would no longer seek medical treatment following several short hospital stays for an undisclosed illness. Carter became the longest-living president in 2019, surpassing George H.W. Bush, who died at age 94 in 2018. Carter also had a long post-presidency, living 43 years following his White House departure. RELATED STORY: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter: A love story for the ages Before becoming president Carter began his adult life in the military, getting a degree at the U.S. Naval Academy, and rose to the rank of lieutenant. He then studied reactor technology and nuclear physics at Union College and served as senior officer of the pre-commissioning crew on a nuclear submarine. Following the death of his father, Carter returned to Georgia to tend to his family's farm and related businesses. During this time, he became a community leader by serving on local boards. He used this experience to elevate him to his first elected office in 1962 in the Georgia Senate. After losing his first gubernatorial election in 1966, he won his second bid in 1970, becoming the state’s 76th governor. As a relative unknown nationally, Carter used the nation’s sour sentiment toward politics to win the Democratic nomination. He then bested sitting president Gerald Ford in November 1976 to win the presidency. Carter battles high inflation, energy crisis With the public eager for a change following the Watergate era, Carter took a more hands-on approach to governing. This, however, meant he became the public face of a number of issues facing the U.S. in the late 1970s, most notably America’s energy crisis. He signed the Department of Energy Organization Act, creating the first new cabinet role in government in over a decade. Carter advocated for alternative energy sources and even installed solar panels on the White House roof. During this time, the public rebuked attempts to ration energy. Amid rising energy costs, inflation soared nearly 9% annually during Carter's presidency. This led to a recession before the 1980 election. Carter also encountered the Iran Hostage Crisis in the final year of his presidency when 52 American citizens were captured. An attempt to rescue the Americans failed in April 1980, resulting in the death of eight service members. With compounding crises, Carter lost in a landslide to Ronald Reagan in 1980 as he could only win six states. Carter’s impact after leaving the White House Carter returned to Georgia and opened the Carter Center, which is focused on national and international issues of public policy – namely conflict resolution. Carter and the Center have been involved in a number of international disputes, including in Syria, Israel, Mali and Sudan. The group has also worked to independently monitor elections and prevent elections from becoming violent. Carter and his wife were the most visible advocates for Habitat for Humanity. The organization that helps build and restore homes for low- and middle-income families has benefited from the Carters’ passion for the organization. Habitat for Humanity estimates Carter has worked alongside 104,000 volunteers in 14 countries to build 4,390 houses. “Like other Habitat volunteers, I have learned that our greatest blessings come when we are able to improve the lives of others, and this is especially true when those others are desperately poor or in need,” Carter said in a Q&A on the Habitat for Humanity website. Carter also continued teaching Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown well into his 90s. Attendees would line up for hours, coming from all parts of the U.S., to attend Carter’s classes. Carter is survived by his four children.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President said Tuesday he was “stupid” not to put his own name on pandemic relief checks in 2021, noting that had and likely got credit for helping people out through this simple, effective act of branding. Biden did the second-guessing as he delivered a speech at the Brookings Institution defending his economic record and challenging Trump to preserve Democratic policy ideas when he returns to the White House next month. As Biden focused on his legacy with his term ending, he suggested Trump should keep the Democrats’ momentum going and ignore the policies of his allies. The president laid out favorable recent economic data but acknowledged his rare public regret that he had not been more self-promotional in advertising the financial support provided by his administration as the country emerged from the pandemic. “I signed the American Rescue Plan, the most significant economic recovery package in our history, and also learned something from Donald Trump,” Biden said at the Washington-based think tank. “He signed checks for people for 7,400 bucks ... and I didn’t. Stupid.” The decision by the former reality TV star and real estate developer to add his name to the checks sent by the U.S. Treasury to millions of Americans struggling during the coronavirus marked the first time a president’s name appeared on any IRS payments. Biden and Vice President , who , largely failed to convince the American public of the strength of the economy. The addition of 16 million jobs, funding for infrastructure, new factories and investments in renewable energy were not enough to overcome public exhaustion over inflation, which spiked in 2022 and left many households coping with elevated grocery, gasoline and housing costs. More than 6 in 10 voters in November’s election described the economy as “poor” or “not so good,” according to AP VoteCast, an extensive survey of the electorate. who felt the economy was in bad shape, paving the way for a second term as president after his 2020 loss to Biden. Biden used his speech to argue that Trump was inheriting a strong economy that is the envy of the world. The inflation rate fell without a recession that many economists had viewed as inevitable, while the and applications to start new businesses are at record levels. Biden called the numbers under his watch “a new set of benchmarks to measure against the next four years.” “President-elect Trump is receiving the strongest economy in modern history,” said Biden, who warned that Trump’s planned tax cuts could lead to massive deficits or deep spending cuts. He also said that Trump’s promise of broad tariffs on foreign imports would be a mistake, part of a broader push Tuesday by the administration to warn against Trump’s threatened action. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen also issued a word of caution about them at a summit of The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council. “I think the imposition of broad based tariffs, at least of the type that have been discussed, almost all economists agree this would raise prices on American consumers,” she said. Biden was also critical of Trump allies who have pushed , a policy blueprint from the Heritage Foundation that calls for a complete overhaul of the federal government. Trump has disavowed participation in it, though parts were written by his allies and on economics, immigration, education policy and civil rights. “I pray to God the president-elect throws away Project 2025,” Biden said. “I think it would be an economic disaster.”

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BATAVIA, Ill., Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity, reported results for continuing operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024. All comparisons are to the same year-ago period unless otherwise noted. The following results are from continuing operations following the divesture of the company's technology enablement services business on June 27, 2024. The company's current business segments include Overwatch managed cybersecurity services and SVC telecom services. Q3 2024 Operational Highlights "In Q3, we saw continued revenue growth from our Overwatch managed cybersecurity and telecom businesses as we began to realize the benefits of the strategic realignment we initiated in the second quarter,” stated High Wire CEO, Mark Porter. "This realignment included the divestiture of our IT enablement services business so we could focus on the greater and more rewarding opportunities in managed cybersecurity. "The strong momentum we've experienced with our current business in Q3, including higher average monthly recurring revenue from new and expanded engagements, validates this transition. It also reinforces our strategy of targeting larger channel partners and enterprise-level opportunities in the cybersecurity space. "Our Overwatch growth in the quarter is perhaps even more impressive when considering the distraction of the IT divestiture and our transition to focus on Overwatch. Our sharper focus on Overwatch resulted in the full realignment of our Overwatch management team with certain departures and key news hires designed to better prepare us for the accelerating growth we see ahead. "The new appointments included Ed Vasko as our new Overwatch CEO, Mark Dallmeier as chief revenue officer, and Michael Lieder as senior director of Overwatch's service delivery and products. Together, they have refined our go-to-market strategy around larger partners, paving the way for strong growth ahead. "During the quarter we also implemented efficiencies that decreased our operating expenses by 21% versus the same year-ago quarter. This substantial improvement demonstrates the effectiveness of our operating strategies and leverage in our model, which includes the application of advanced AI automation and engineering. "Altogether, these efforts have resulted in the largest pipeline of large deals in our company's history, with several in the final closing stages and supporting our path to profitability. Combined with now a much cleaner capital structure, we are well positioned for an uplisting to a major exchange - especially how the capital markets are looking the best they've been in many months. Capable players have expressed strong interest and confidence in helping us with such an endeavor. "Last month, we were honored to be recognized for the fourth consecutive year by MSSP Alert as a Top 100 provider in the managed security service space. This achievement reflects our team's dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions through our Overwatch ecosystem, including managed XDR and advanced edge protection. We believe these solutions meet the evolving needs of our partners and customers like none other on the market today. "Looking ahead, we remain confident in our ability to capitalize on the new foundation we've established. Our diversified service offerings in secure voice, combined with enhanced compliance and quality, are attracting new customers and unlocking additional revenue streams. "As we progress through the final quarter of the year and into 2025, we expect accelerating growth with this supporting significant profitability by the second half of the new year. This positive outlook, coupled with the strengthening macroeconomic sentiment among our partners, positions us well for executing our managed cybersecurity strategy and delivering greater shareholder value.” Q3 2024 Financial Summary Revenue in the third quarter of 2024 totaled $2.1 million, an increase of 4% from $2.0 million in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in revenue reflects an increase in revenue from the company's Overwatch managed cybersecurity business. At the end of the third quarter of 2024, Overwatch was generating monthly recuring revenue of approximately $0.4 million or $4.8 million on an annualized basis. Gross profit totaled $0.7 million or 33.1% of revenue in the third quarter, improving from $0.6 million or 32.6% of revenue in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in gross profit in the third quarter of 2024 was primarily due to the business moving towards a more scalable, efficient cyber platform as well as the efficiencies gained by continued improvements in the company's automation capabilities. Total operating expenses decreased 21% to $3.6 million compared to $4.6 million from the same year-ago quarter. The decrease is due to decreases in salaries and wages expenses of $0.8 million, general and administrative expenses of $812,000, and depreciation and amortization of $12,000. Net loss from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2024 totaled $1.7 million or $(0.01) per diluted share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $3.8 million or $(0.01) per diluted share in the same year-ago quarter. Net loss attributable to High Wire Networks common shareholders in the third quarter of 2024 totaled $1.7 million or $(0.01) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $3.6 million or $(0.01) per diluted share in the same year-ago quarter. First Nine Months of 2024 Financial Summary Revenue in the first nine months of 2024 totaled $6.1 million, an increase of 8% from $5.6 million in the same year-ago period. The increase in revenue reflects the same reasons described above. In the first nine months of 2024, the Overwatch managed cybersecurity business contributed revenue of $3.1 million, as compared to $2.9 million in the same year-ago period. Gross profit totaled $2.4 million or 39.8% of revenue in the first nine months of 2024 as compared to $1.7 million or 29.6% of revenue in the same year-ago period. The increase in gross profit reflects the same reasons described above. Total operating expenses decreased 7% to $12.2 million compared to $13.0 million from the same year-ago period. The decrease is primarily due to decreases in general and administrative expenses of $1.2 million and depreciation and amortization of $6,000. Net loss from continuing operations in the first nine months of 2024 totaled $7.7 million or $(0.03) per diluted share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $6.4 million or $(0.02) per diluted share in the same year-ago period. Net income attributable to High Wire Networks common shareholders in the first nine months of 2024 totaled $2.0 million or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $7.5 million or $(0.03) per diluted share in the same year-ago period. The first nine months of 2024 included a gain on the sale of the company's technology enablement business for approximately $8 million. About High Wire Networks High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI) is a fast-growing, award-winning global provider of managed cybersecurity. Through over 200 channel partners, it delivers trusted managed services for more than 1,100 managed security customers worldwide. End-customers include Fortune 500 companies and many of the nation's largest government agencies. Its U.S. based 24/7 Network Operations Center and Security Operations Center is located in Chicago, Illinois. High Wire was ranked by Frost & Sullivan as a Top 15 Managed Security Service Provider in the Americas for 2024. It was also named to CRN's MSP 500 and Elite 150 lists of the nation's top IT managed service providers for 2023 and 2024. Learn more at HighWireNetworks.com . Follow the company on X , view its extensive video series on YouTube or connect on LinkedIn . Forward-Looking Statements The above news release contains forward-looking statements. The statements contained in this document that are not statements of historical fact, including but not limited to, statements identified by the use of terms such as "anticipate,” "appear,” "believe,” "could,” "estimate,” "expect,” "hope,” "indicate,” "intend,” "likely,” "may,” "might,” "plan,” "potential,” "project,” "seek,” "should,” "will,” "would,” and other variations or negative expressions of these terms, including statements related to expected market trends and the Company's performance, are all "forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on assumptions that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information, and include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performances and are subject to a wide range of external factors, uncertainties, business risks, and other risks identified in filings made by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any statement is based except as required by applicable law and regulations. High Wire Contact Mark Porter Chief Executive Officer High Wire Networks Tel +1 (952) 974-4000 Email contact Investor & Media Relations: Ronald Both or Grant Stude CMA Investor & Media Relations Tel +1 (949) 432-7557 Email contact Condensed consolidated statements of operations (Unaudited) September 30, September 30, taxes tax Inc. common shareholders Networks, Inc. common shareholders, basic:On online baby message boards and other social media forums, pregnant women say they are being asked by their providers to pay out-of-pocket fees earlier than expected.

South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over martial lawNEW YORK , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock and those who purchased Chipotle call options or sold put options of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) between February 8, 2024 and October 29, 2024 , both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 10, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm. So what: If you purchased Chipotle securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. What to do next: To join the Chipotle class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=30587 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 10, 2025 . A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Chipotle's portion sizes were inconsistent and left many customers dissatisfied with the Company's offerings; (2) in order to address the issue and retain customer loyalty, Chipotle would have to ensure more generous portion sizes, which would increase cost of sales; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Chipotle class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=30587 https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=28116 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40 th Floor New York , NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cmg-investors-have-opportunity-to-lead-chipotle-mexican-grill-inc-securities-fraud-lawsuit-filed-by-the-rosen-law-firm-302327953.html SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A.

Clintons urge voters agitated by today's politics to remain involved in public serviceHEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Jamal Mashburn Jr.'s 12 points helped Temple defeat Hofstra 60-42 on Sunday. Mashburn shot 4 for 14 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Owls (6-4). Quante Berry added 10 points while going 4 of 6 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) while he also had five rebounds. Lynn Greer III had nine points and went 4 of 8 from the field. The Pride (8-4) were led by Jean Aranguren, who finished with 16 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Hofstra also got nine points and two steals from Kijan Robinson. Silas Sunday finished with five points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. Temple took the lead with 15:04 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 33-20 at halftime, with Mashburn racking up 12 points. Temple outscored Hofstra by five points over the final half, while Greer led the way with a team-high seven second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Australia’s second innings has come to an early end on Day 5 with India’s superstar bowler Jasprit Bumrah firing down a stunning delivery to bowl Nathan Lyon for 41. Bumrah took out Lyon’s middle stump and ended Australia’s innings at 234 with India now chasing 340 for victory (and a series win). Watch the final day from 9.30am AEDT live and free on Seven and 7plus . Earlier, Australian players had kept their cards close to their chest about whether they would bat on or make an overnight declaration. But when Lyon and Scott Boland walked out to the middle of the MCG, the mystery was finally solved. However, with a healthy lead already established and a record run chase required for an India victory, the decision not to start Day 5 on the field mystified many. “I’m a bit surprised to be honest,” Aussie legend and star Seven commentator Ricky Ponting said. “I thought Australia would have pulled the pin and declared and got as much at India as they could today give themselves the best chance of winning the game. “They’re 333 runs ahead. We know it will be an all- time record if (they get that target). They have their reasons for it, having India in the field longer (and) as you know we have a slightly longer day today as well.” When commentator Tim Lane saw the Australians walking out to bat, he said “the answer to the question that has hung in the air overnight” had been answered. But Lane admitted a draw in this Test was “largely in India’s interest”. “That would mean Australia have to win the Test in Sydney (to win the series),” Lane said. MATCH CENTRE: All the stats from the Boxing Day Test “We’re told that there is rain hanging around up in the Harbour City.” Former Victorian wicketkeeper Darren Berry was equally mystified by the “pointless” decision to bat on. “What a waste of time that was and more importantly six vital overs to win the game were just burnt by that pointless decision,” Berry said on social media. “It may not matter in the wash up and I hope seriously hope it doesn’t but boy, if it does, then serious questions must be asked. Why oh why?” Bumrah finished the innings with 5-57 and nine wickets for the match. If India win, they will go 2-1 up in the series and, as the reigning champions, they will retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy regardless of the result in the fifth Test next week. But the highest successful Test run chase at the ground was nearly a century ago, when England made 7-332 to beat Australia in 1928. India do have the ability and the resilience to make big scores on the final day. In 2021 at the Gabba, they posted 7-329 to win the fourth Test against Australia and claim the series. There are also concerns about Australia’s bowling attack with Mitch Starc in need of physio attention during Day 3 and reaching for his back while bowling. Starc bowled 25 overs and went without a wicket in India’s first innings. Meanwhile, allrounder Mitch Marsh has been under an injury cloud, as well, and has been used sparingly with the ball. The veteran allrounder entered the series on the back of a period of rest following the birth of his first child and pulled up from the opening Test with a sore back.When making adjustments to how we perceive players in fantasy, it's important to consider how a player is utilized within their offense. Opportunity is what drives fantasy production after all. Talent can only carry a player so far. No matter how gifted we believe a player is, if they're playing a secondary role in the offense, they will have a hard time producing fantasy points. It sounds simple, but the players who are on the field and see more touches are set up best to contribute to your fantasy team. Monitoring usage trends will keep you informed on which players are (or will be) in the best position to accumulate fantasy points. For most NFL fans and fantasy players, reviewing the data on player usage is far too difficult and time-consuming. But there's no need to look any further. We've got you covered with the Sporting News Usage Report, where we'll take you through some of the most significant trends regarding player usage and discuss how it will impact players' fantasy values. WEEK 15 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/ST | Kickers Fantasy Football Week 14 Usage Report: Biggest running back utilization trends De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins: Week 14 Utilization Name Team Snap Share Rush Attempt Share Route Participation Target Share Goal Line Rush Share 3rd Down Snap Share 2 Minute Drill Snap Share De'Von Achane MIA 83% 74% 73% 15% 100% 56% 100% Jaylen Wright MIA 18% 11% 17% 6% 0% 22% 0% With Raheem Mostert sidelined, we saw De'Von Achane play an enormous role in the Miami offense. Playing the bulk of snaps is nothing out of the ordinary for Achane, but his 83-percent snap share in this one was a career-high. Achane also posted a route participation of 73 percent, a sharp uptick from the 50-60 percent we've often seen with Mostert in the lineup. Achane's usage as a receiver already made him one of fantasy's most valuable running backs. It's frankly scary to see that his receiving role can be further expanded. If Mostert is forced to miss any time during the fantasy playoffs, Achane can easily be one of the primary players on league-winning rosters. Braelon Allen, New York Jets New York Jets: Week 14 Utilization Name Team Snap Share Rush Attempt Share Route Participation Target Share Goal Line Rush Share 3rd Down Snap Share 2 Minute Drill Snap Share Braelon Allen NYJ 56% 52% 43% 13% 0% 25% 60% Isaiah Davis NYJ 52% 48% 36% 15% 0% 75% 60% With Breece Hall sidelined last week, many assumed that rookie Braelon Allen would be able to show what he could do in a featured role. That assumption proved to be wrong as this backfield was a pure committee last week against the Dolphins. Both Allen and Isaiah Davis, another rookie running back, cracked a 50-percent snap share. The division of opportunities (carries and targets) was perfectly split, with both backs seeing 16. Is this an offense that can sustain multiple fantasy-relevant running backs? It seems unlikely. Could both of these backs deliver top-24 production in Week 15 against the Jaguars? Absolutely. Davis is a priority waiver pick-up this week in case Hall is forced to miss another game. Both backs were utilized on the ground and through the air and both could have respectable weeks in a premium matchup. WEEK 15 FANTASY FOOTBALL WAIVER WIRE ADVICE Full Waiver Wire List & FAAB recommendations | Top Waiver Wire Targets James Cook, Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills: Week 14 Utilization Name Team Snap Share Rush Attempt Share Route Participation Target Share Goal Line Rush Share 3rd Down Snap Share 2 Minute Drill Snap Share James Cook BUF 46% 35% 37% 5% 0% 11% 42% Ray Davis BUF 22% 0% 24% 0% 0% 11% 33% Ty Johnson BUF 32% 0% 29% 8% 0% 78% 25% As the season has worn on, the Bills have opted to mix in Ray Davis and Ty Johnson to a larger degree. As a result, James Cook has played fewer than 50 percent of snaps in three straight games. Neither Davis nor Johnson registered a carry last week, but they combined for double-digit carries in each of the two previous games. The Bills are fully utilizing a three-man rotation at this point. This approach to the backfield, coupled with Josh Allen's effectiveness at the goal line, makes it hard to get excited about James Cook's future outlook. A running back who plays fewer than 50 percent of snaps and is regularly vultured in scoring situations is not a back you want to rely on in the fantasy playoffs. Cook will need to be incredibly efficient to be a weekly RB1 moving forward. Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Chargers: Week 14 Utilization Name Team Snap Share Rush Attempt Share Route Participation Target Share Goal Line Rush Share 3rd Down Snap Share 2 Minute Drill Snap Share Gus Edwards LAC 44% 42% 28% 0% 100% 23% 0% Kimani Vidal LAC 53% 33% 42% 3% 0% 69% 100% After 14 weeks, there are finally signs of Kimani Vidal taking over the Chargers' backfield. For the first time in his career, Vidal played the majority of snaps in a game. While Gus Edwards saw more carries than Vidal, it's clear that the Los Angeles coaching staff is comfortable giving Vidal the rock, trusting him with eight carries in this one for 33 percent of the team's rush attempts. He was also the preferred back in passing situations, playing every snap in the two-minute drill and nearly every third down. With J.K. Dobbins effectively done for the remainder of the fantasy season, Vidal could be an intriguing running back option down the stretch. He's shown some burst at times and doesn't exactly have the stiffest competition in Edwards. The Buccaneers and Patriots are on the Chargers' upcoming schedule, so don't be shocked if Vidal makes some noise to close out the year. Fantasy Football Week 14 Usage Report: Biggest wide receiver and tight end utilization trends Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles Rams: Week 14 Utilization Name Team Position Route Participation Target Share Targets per Route Run aDOT Air Yards Share Endzone Targets Wide Rate Slot Rate Inline Rate Puka Nacua LA WR 90% 47% 0.52 6.9 34% 1 37% 63% 0% Cooper Kupp LA WR 60% 27% 0.44 13.8 39% 1 28% 72% 0% Demarcus Robinson LA WR 53% 3% 0.06 27 10% 0 75% 25% 0% Tutu Atwell LA WR 57% 10% 0.18 12 13% 0 71% 29% 0% Colby Parkinson LA TE 43% 3% 0.08 5 2% 0 8% 39% 54% Puka Nacua went out and absolutely dominated once again. His 47-percent target share was the 3rd-highest mark from a receiver this season. After this impressive performance, Nacua has cleared a 30-percent target share in five consecutive games. Across the full season, Nacua is now the league-leader in targets per route run, drawing a target on 37 percent of his routes. Nacua has somehow continued to build on his incredibly impressive rookie season. Nacua is a bonafide fantasy WR1 for the foreseeable future; the only question is, how high should he be ranked in "real life"? Discussing Nacua in the same light as Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, and CeeDee Lamb doesn't seem ridiculous. Either way, those with Nacua on rosters should be very excited to see what he can do in the fantasy playoffs. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Bengals: Week 14 Utilization Name Team Position Route Participation Target Share Targets per Route Run aDOT Air Yards Share Endzone Targets Wide Rate Slot Rate Inline Rate Ja'Marr Chase CIN WR 96% 41% 0.41 8.6 56% 2 68% 32% 0% Tee Higgins CIN WR 85% 11% 0.13 8.8 16% 1 85% 15% 0% Andrei Iosivas CIN WR 61% 11% 0.18 6.2 11% 0 29% 71% 0% Mike Gesicki CIN TE 37% 7% 0.18 3 3% 0 18% 82% 0% Somehow, Puka Nacua's 41.8 points on Sunday were not enough for him to finish as the WR1 on the week. Ja'Marr Chase parlayed a 41-percent target share and 56-percent air yards share into 45.6 fantasy points on Monday night. After facing stiff target competition from Tee Higgins for weeks, Chase went full alpha against the Cowboys. His takeover is reflected by his usage; Chase's 18 raw targets were a season high. There's no other way to put it, Chase is the most valuable player in fantasy this season. His weekly ceiling is unmatched, and he is in the perfect offensive environment to dominate in fantasy. The Bengals will continue to throw the ball at the highest rate in the league, and Chase will continue to make spectacular plays. The Triple Crown and Fantasy MVP are both within sight for Chase. Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins: Week 14 Utilization Name Team Position Route Participation Target Share Targets per Route Run aDOT Air Yards Share Endzone Targets Wide Rate Slot Rate Inline Rate Tyreek Hill MIA WR 81% 30% 0.36 10 52% 1 62% 39% 0% Jaylen Waddle MIA WR 73% 26% 0.34 8.7 39% 0 71% 29% 0% Jonnu Smith MIA TE 65% 9% 0.13 2 3% 1 16% 45% 39% After a largely disappointing season, fantasy managers were treated to a "vintage" Tyreek Hill performance last week. He saw the ball thrown his way on 36 percent of his routes while accounting for a majority of the air yards. This was his first time cracking double-digit targets since late September. Further digging into Hill's production in this one, it came in the game where the Dolphins saw single high safety looks at the highest rate of the year. Hill has historically seen boosts to his target rate and production when facing single-high looks. If future opponents force the Dolphins to work against two high safeties, don't be shocked if we see more dump-offs to De'Von Achane and Jonnu Smith. Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars: Week 14 Utilization Name Team Position Route Participation Target Share Targets per Route Run aDOT Air Yards Share Endzone Targets Wide Rate Slot Rate Inline Rate Brian Thomas JAX WR 97% 36% 0.33 9.5 75% 0 76% 24% 0% Parker Washington JAX WR 88% 7% 0.07 6 9% 0 70% 30% 0% Evan Engram JAX TE 85% 16% 0.17 2.6 9% 0 24% 45% 28% Brian Thomas Jr. seems to improve each and every week. Last week, he set career highs in both target share and air yards share. In fact, his 75-percent air yards share was the 5th-highest single-game mark from a wide receiver this season. Thomas drew targets at a variety of depths and has become the clear focal point of the Jacksonville offense. What's not to love about Thomas? He's not just a downfield burner; he's shown glimpses of being a dominant route runner as well. He's been able to translate this talent into a WR10 rank through 14 weeks. The 2024 rookie wide receiver class is in good hands, and Thomas will be a fixture of this class and the position as a whole for years to come.

The European Union urgently needs a Russia strategy. A strategy document that articulates a strong vision and comes with the proper policy tools and financial commitments would serve as a signal to the United States that Europe understands the threat posed by Putin’s Russia at a critical moment in the relationship between Washington, Brussels, and Moscow. The impending Trump presidency will shape EU foreign policy and redefine transatlantic ties. A second Trump administration will surely demand more from Europe, including on issues such as Europe’s defense spending and its support for Ukraine. Even as defense budgets across Europe rise and the EU takes a more forward-leaning role on support for Ukraine, the goalposts Washington sets will move. This challenge could create positive opportunities for the EU if it produces a European strategy on Russia. Currently, the bloc does not have a formal strategy toward Russia. This is inconsistent, as the EU has adopted official strategies for relations with a range of countries and regions including China , the Indo-Pacific , and Central Asia , with a strategy for the Middle East under development. But it’s more than inconsistent. Failure to draft a Russia strategy suggests a lack of seriousness and undermines the credibility of the bloc’s geopolitical ambitions. As the world watches the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfold, UkraineAlert delivers the best Atlantic Council expert insight and analysis on Ukraine twice a week directly to your inbox. The most serious obstacle to an EU Russia strategy has traditionally been the inability of member states to agree on interests and priorities. Countries closest to Russia and those with recent histories of oppression by Moscow have a more acute threat perception, whereas others in Europe often still see Russia as an essentially regional issue. However, Russia’s challenge to Europe is clearly no longer regional. It quite literally surrounds and permeates the EU. Russia has unleashed the largest land war on the continent since World War II. To undercut sanctions, it has built up a “shadow fleet” of oil tankers that threaten to create a major environmental disaster in European waters. From the Western Balkans to the Sahel, Russia competes for influence, generates disinformation, and seeks to destabilize governments. Elsewhere in Africa, Moscow deploys mercenaries to support friendly governments and to secure access to resources. Inside the EU, intelligence agencies say Putin is actively engaged in efforts to undermine the political stability of member states. Russia is accused of spreading disinformation, stirring up political conflict, and even resorting to acts of sabotage, such as the recent attempt to plant explosive devices on European airplanes flying to the United States. Faced with increasing Russian threats and growing US demands, the EU needs a unified approach toward Moscow. In response, the new European Commission should prioritize the development of an EU Russia strategy aimed at creating a more forward-thinking, ambitious, and cohesive European approach. This would have multiple benefits. First, it would provide a forum for EU members to jointly develop a vision for future policy toward Russia. Second, a strategy would allow the EU to draw a coherent picture of how Moscow’s various tactics are interlinked and threaten the entire bloc. Additionally, the EU would be better positioned for stronger enforcement. Articulating a longer-term Russia policy would lock in the hard-won gains of recent years, helping to ensure that countries like Germany do not return to problematic practices like relying on Russian energy. The EU now has the right personnel in place to lead this effort. The new High Representative for Foreign Policy Kaja Kallas, an ardent Russia hawk, could push for an ambitious and forward-leaning posture toward Russia. Other senior officials including defense commissioner Andreas Kubilius could lend credibility to the strategy, which would naturally be prepared in close coordination with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, herself a strong supporter of Ukraine. Any would-be Russia strategy must start with Ukraine. Support for Kyiv is the central element of Europe’s policy toward Russia, so a successful strategy must plot a path forward on key Ukraine-related issues including financial support, defense industrial cooperation, reconstruction, and eventual Ukrainian EU membership. Similarly, any strategy should also keep in mind areas like the Western Balkans, Moldova, and the South Caucasus, with a view to helping counter Russian influence. Economic statecraft should be a key focus. The EU has gradually adopted a more ambitious sanctions policy toward Moscow, but enforcement is lacking. For example, the EU will need to develop a realistic plan to deal with Russia’s shadow fleet and to ensure that Russian energy isn’t entering the EU via backdoor routes. In order to be effective, an EU Russia strategy must not fall victim to the tendency to water down or take an overly narrow view of the task at hand. Previous EU foreign policy documents, for example the Strategic Compass , offered a raft of initiatives and legislative projects but struggled to project a grander vision. Drafting a Russia strategy will be a politically difficult but worthwhile endeavor. It will be challenging to achieve an EU strategy that is sufficiently ambitious and necessarily forward-leaning while maintaining support from all member states, especially as certain countries have a record of obstructing EU support for Ukraine. Nevertheless, it would represent a crucial step toward addressing today’s changing realities. In addition to boosting the EU’s capacity as a geopolitical actor, a comprehensive and practical Russia strategy would signal to the United States that Europe is stepping up and would help strengthen transatlantic ties. The incoming US administration should support the EU in developing its Russia strategy. An EU that is ready to lead efforts to counter Russia, both inside Europe and throughout the wider region, is exactly what the transatlantic relationship needs. Ian Cameron is a young global professional with the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center. James Batchik is an associate director with the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center. Further reading The views expressed in UkraineAlert are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Atlantic Council, its staff, or its supporters.Rosen Law Firm Encourages Light & Wonder, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - LNW

AP News Summary at 3:17 p.m. ESTJimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023, spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said. "Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia," the center said in posting about his death on the social media platform X. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. As reaction poured in from around the world, President Joe Biden mourned Carter's death, saying the world lost an "extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian" and he lost a dear friend. Biden cited Carter's compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocacy for the disadvantaged as an example for others. "To all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning - the good life - study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility," Biden said in a statement. "He showed that we are a great nation because we are a good people - decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong." Biden said he is ordering a state funeral for Carter in Washington. Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world - Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation's highest office. The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s. "My faith demands - this is not optional - my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference," Carter once said. A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. His no-frills campaign depended on public financing, and his promise not to deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon's disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. "If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don't vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president," Carter repeated before narrowly beating Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, who had lost popularity pardoning Nixon. Carter governed amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over racism, women's rights and America's global role. His most acclaimed achievement in office was a Mideast peace deal that he brokered by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the bargaining table for 13 days in 1978. That Camp David experience inspired the post-presidential center where Carter would establish so much of his legacy. Yet Carter's electoral coalition splintered under double-digit inflation, gasoline lines and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His bleakest hour came when eight Americans died in a failed hostage rescue in April 1980, helping to ensure his landslide defeat to Republican Ronald Reagan. Carter acknowledged in his 2020 "White House Diary" that he could be "micromanaging" and "excessively autocratic," complicating dealings with Congress and the federal bureaucracy. He also turned a cold shoulder to Washington's news media and lobbyists, not fully appreciating their influence on his political fortunes. "It didn't take us long to realize that the underestimation existed, but by that time we were not able to repair the mistake," Carter told historians in 1982, suggesting that he had "an inherent incompatibility" with Washington insiders. Carter insisted his overall approach was sound and that he achieved his primary objectives - to "protect our nation's security and interests peacefully" and "enhance human rights here and abroad" - even if he fell spectacularly short of a second term. Ignominious defeat, though, allowed for renewal. The Carters founded The Carter Center in 1982 as a first-of-its-kind base of operations, asserting themselves as international peacemakers and champions of democracy, public health and human rights. "I was not interested in just building a museum or storing my White House records and memorabilia," Carter wrote in a memoir published after his 90th birthday. "I wanted a place where we could work." That work included easing nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, helping to avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiating cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, The Carter Center had declared at least 113 elections in Latin America, Asia and Africa to be free or fraudulent. Recently, the center began monitoring U.S. elections as well. Carter's stubborn self-assuredness and even self-righteousness proved effective once he was unencumbered by the Washington order, sometimes to the point of frustrating his successors. He went "where others are not treading," he said, to places like Ethiopia, Liberia and North Korea, where he secured the release of an American who had wandered across the border in 2010. "I can say what I like. I can meet whom I want. I can take on projects that please me and reject the ones that don't," Carter said. He announced an arms-reduction-for-aid deal with North Korea without clearing the details with Bill Clinton's White House. He openly criticized President George W. Bush for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He also criticized America's approach to Israel with his 2006 book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid." And he repeatedly countered U.S. administrations by insisting North Korea should be included in international affairs, a position that most aligned Carter with Republican President Donald Trump. Among the center's many public health initiatives, Carter vowed to eradicate the guinea worm parasite during his lifetime, and nearly achieved it: Cases dropped from millions in the 1980s to nearly a handful. With hardhats and hammers, the Carters also built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The Nobel committee's 2002 Peace Prize cites his "untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development." Carter should have won it alongside Sadat and Begin in 1978, the chairman added. Carter accepted the recognition saying there was more work to be done. "The world is now, in many ways, a more dangerous place," he said. "The greater ease of travel and communication has not been matched by equal understanding and mutual respect." Carter's globetrotting took him to remote villages where he met little "Jimmy Carters," so named by admiring parents. But he spent most of his days in the same one-story Plains house - expanded and guarded by Secret Service agents - where they lived before he became governor. He regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined and the coronavirus pandemic raged. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world to the small sanctuary where Carter will receive his final send-off after a state funeral at Washington's National Cathedral. The common assessment that he was a better ex-president than president rankled Carter and his allies. His prolific post-presidency gave him a brand above politics, particularly for Americans too young to witness him in office. But Carter also lived long enough to see biographers and historians reassess his White House years more generously. His record includes the deregulation of key industries, reduction of U.S. dependence on foreign oil, cautious management of the national debt and notable legislation on the environment, education and mental health. He focused on human rights in foreign policy, pressuring dictators to release thousands of political prisoners. He acknowledged America's historical imperialism, pardoned Vietnam War draft evaders and relinquished control of the Panama Canal. He normalized relations with China. "I am not nominating Jimmy Carter for a place on Mount Rushmore," Stuart Eizenstat, Carter's domestic policy director, wrote in a 2018 book. "He was not a great president" but also not the "hapless and weak" caricature voters rejected in 1980, Eizenstat said. Rather, Carter was "good and productive" and "delivered results, many of which were realized only after he left office." Madeleine Albright, a national security staffer for Carter and Clinton's secretary of state, wrote in Eizenstat's forward that Carter was "consequential and successful" and expressed hope that "perceptions will continue to evolve" about his presidency. "Our country was lucky to have him as our leader," said Albright, who died in 2022. Jonathan Alter, who penned a comprehensive Carter biography published in 2020, said in an interview that Carter should be remembered for "an epic American life" spanning from a humble start in a home with no electricity or indoor plumbing through decades on the world stage across two centuries. "He will likely go down as one of the most misunderstood and underestimated figures in American history," Alter told The Associated Press. James Earl Carter Jr. was born Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains and spent his early years in nearby Archery. His family was a minority in the mostly Black community, decades before the civil rights movement played out at the dawn of Carter's political career. Carter, who campaigned as a moderate on race relations but governed more progressively, talked often of the influence of his Black caregivers and playmates but also noted his advantages: His land-owning father sat atop Archery's tenant-farming system and owned a main street grocery. His mother, Lillian, would become a staple of his political campaigns. Seeking to broaden his world beyond Plains and its population of fewer than 1,000 - then and now - Carter won an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1946. That same year he married Rosalynn Smith, another Plains native, a decision he considered more important than any he made as head of state. She shared his desire to see the world, sacrificing college to support his Navy career. Carter climbed in rank to lieutenant, but then his father was diagnosed with cancer, so the submarine officer set aside his ambitions of admiralty and moved the family back to Plains. His decision angered Rosalynn, even as she dived into the peanut business alongside her husband. Carter again failed to talk with his wife before his first run for office - he later called it "inconceivable" not to have consulted her on such major life decisions - but this time, she was on board. "My wife is much more political," Carter told the AP in 2021. He won a state Senate seat in 1962 but wasn't long for the General Assembly and its back-slapping, deal-cutting ways. He ran for governor in 1966 - losing to arch-segregationist Lester Maddox - and then immediately focused on the next campaign. Carter had spoken out against church segregation as a Baptist deacon and opposed racist "Dixiecrats" as a state senator. Yet as a local school board leader in the 1950s he had not pushed to end school segregation even after the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision, despite his private support for integration. And in 1970, Carter ran for governor again as the more conservative Democrat against Carl Sanders, a wealthy businessman Carter mocked as "Cufflinks Carl." Sanders never forgave him for anonymous, race-baiting flyers, which Carter disavowed. Ultimately, Carter won his races by attracting both Black voters and culturally conservative whites. Once in office, he was more direct. "I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over," he declared in his 1971 inaugural address, setting a new standard for Southern governors that landed him on the cover of Time magazine. His statehouse initiatives included environmental protection, boosting rural education and overhauling antiquated executive branch structures. He proclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the slain civil rights leader's home state. And he decided, as he received presidential candidates in 1972, that they were no more talented than he was. In 1974, he ran Democrats' national campaign arm. Then he declared his own candidacy for 1976. An Atlanta newspaper responded with the headline: "Jimmy Who?" The Carters and a "Peanut Brigade" of family members and Georgia supporters camped out in Iowa and New Hampshire, establishing both states as presidential proving grounds. His first Senate endorsement: a young first-termer from Delaware named Joe Biden. Yet it was Carter's ability to navigate America's complex racial and rural politics that cemented the nomination. He swept the Deep South that November, the last Democrat to do so, as many white Southerners shifted to Republicans in response to civil rights initiatives. A self-declared "born-again Christian," Carter drew snickers by referring to Scripture in a Playboy magazine interview, saying he "had looked on many women with lust. I've committed adultery in my heart many times." The remarks gave Ford a new foothold and television comedians pounced - including NBC's new "Saturday Night Live" show. But voters weary of cynicism in politics found it endearing. Carter chose Minnesota Sen. Walter "Fritz" Mondale as his running mate on a "Grits and Fritz" ticket. In office, he elevated the vice presidency and the first lady's office. Mondale's governing partnership was a model for influential successors Al Gore, Dick Cheney and Biden. Rosalynn Carter was one of the most involved presidential spouses in history, welcomed into Cabinet meetings and huddles with lawmakers and top aides. The Carters presided with uncommon informality: He used his nickname "Jimmy" even when taking the oath of office, carried his own luggage and tried to silence the Marine Band's "Hail to the Chief." They bought their clothes off the rack. Carter wore a cardigan for a White House address, urging Americans to conserve energy by turning down their thermostats. Amy, the youngest of four children, attended District of Columbia public school. Washington's social and media elite scorned their style. But the larger concern was that "he hated politics," according to Eizenstat, leaving him nowhere to turn politically once economic turmoil and foreign policy challenges took their toll. Carter partially deregulated the airline, railroad and trucking industries and established the departments of Education and Energy, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He designated millions of acres of Alaska as national parks or wildlife refuges. He appointed a then-record number of women and nonwhite people to federal posts. He never had a Supreme Court nomination, but he elevated civil rights attorney Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the nation's second highest court, positioning her for a promotion in 1993. He appointed Paul Volker, the Federal Reserve chairman whose policies would help the economy boom in the 1980s - after Carter left office. He built on Nixon's opening with China, and though he tolerated autocrats in Asia, pushed Latin America from dictatorships to democracy. But he couldn't immediately tame inflation or the related energy crisis. And then came Iran. After he admitted the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979 by followers of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Negotiations to free the hostages broke down repeatedly ahead of the failed rescue attempt. The same year, Carter signed SALT II, the new strategic arms treaty with Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union, only to pull it back, impose trade sanctions and order a U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. Hoping to instill optimism, he delivered what the media dubbed his "malaise" speech, although he didn't use that word. He declared the nation was suffering "a crisis of confidence." By then, many Americans had lost confidence in the president, not themselves. Carter campaigned sparingly for reelection because of the hostage crisis, instead sending Rosalynn as Sen. Edward M. Kennedy challenged him for the Democratic nomination. Carter famously said he'd "kick his ass," but was hobbled by Kennedy as Reagan rallied a broad coalition with "make America great again" appeals and asking voters whether they were "better off than you were four years ago." Reagan further capitalized on Carter's lecturing tone, eviscerating him in their lone fall debate with the quip: "There you go again." Carter lost all but six states and Republicans rolled to a new Senate majority. Carter successfully negotiated the hostages' freedom after the election, but in one final, bitter turn of events, Tehran waited until hours after Carter left office to let them walk free. At 56, Carter returned to Georgia with "no idea what I would do with the rest of my life." Four decades after launching The Carter Center, he still talked of unfinished business. "I thought when we got into politics we would have resolved everything," Carter told the AP in 2021. "But it's turned out to be much more long-lasting and insidious than I had thought it was. I think in general, the world itself is much more divided than in previous years." Still, he affirmed what he said when he underwent treatment for a cancer diagnosis in his 10th decade of life. "I'm perfectly at ease with whatever comes," he said in 2015. "I've had a wonderful life. I've had thousands of friends, I've had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence."Since General Motors acquired the San Francisco self-driving-tech developer Cruise in 2016, the Detroit automaker has poured more than $8 billion into creating a robotaxi service. Now GM is turning off the spigot. On a call with investors today, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company would no longer invest in Cruise and its robotaxi services. Instead, GM says it will combine Cruise’s efforts on autonomy with its own teams focused on driver-assistance features. Eventually, the combined team will build “personal” autonomous vehicles, the chief executive said. “Given the considerable time and expense required to scale a robotaxi business in an increasingly competitive market, combining forces would be more efficient and therefore consistent with our capital allocation priorities,” Barra said on the call. In a statement emailed to WIRED, Cruise CEO Marc Whitten said the company and its board are “collaborating closely with GM on next steps.” Cruise had an uncertain few months. Last fall, the company was operating robotaxi services in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Austin, Texas, and preparing to launch in more cities. Then, in October 2023, a Cruise vehicle hit a San Francisco pedestrian who had been thrown by a human-driven vehicle in a hit-and-run. Weeks later, it emerged that Cruise employees hadn’t divulged to regulators that the company’s vehicle had dragged the pedestrian more than 20 feet, seriously injuring them. California officials pulled the company’s permit to operate its autonomous cars in the state, and Cruise halted operations throughout the country. Cruise never quite recovered from the incident, which critics said pointed to a flawed approach to safety. The robotaxi company has paid millions in fines related to the incident to federal and state authorities. Nine top executives and company founder and CEO Kyle Vogt left, and eventually GM laid off nearly a quarter of Cruise’s employees . Cruise began limited testing in a handful of cities this summer but never again returned to offering Uber-like service. Barra told analysts Tuesday that GM found that deploying and maintaining a robotaxi fleet is both too expensive and too far away from the manufacturer's core business of building and selling cars. “In case it was unclear before, it is clear now: GM are a bunch of dummies,” Vogt posted on X Tuesday afternoon. What Comes Next Cruise technology will now be used to refine the company’s Super Cruise tech, which is designed to perform some “hands-free” driving tasks—lane keeping, lane changing, and emergency braking—on specific highways. Drivers are warned to always stay alert while using Super Cruise, which cannot drive “autonomously.” Eventually, GM intends to sell “level 4” vehicles to car buyers, which can drive completely autonomously on some but not all roads. “We know people everywhere love to drive their own vehicles, but not in every situation,” Barra told analysts. General Motors owns 90 percent of Cruise and says it has reached an agreement with other shareholders to own more than 97 percent of the firm. GM will "restructure and refocus” Cruise as part of the effort, but Barra could not say whether the new arrangement would lead to layoffs.