my super game

my super game I watched sport from the best seats for 45 years. But it wasn’t always a good timeV.N. Gadgil, then Minister for Information and Broadcasting. inaugurating a 10-kW transmitter. With this transmitter, TV signals would reach a radius of 80 km. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement J anuary 1, 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of Doordarshan’s Malayalam telecast from Thiruvananthapuram. With advancement of technology and proliferation of channels, it may sound ordinary, but in 1985, this was an epochal event for television broadcast in Kerala. On October 31, 1984, while working at Doordarshan in Madras (now Chennai), I was assigned to assess the facilities in Thiruvananthapuram and report to my bosses in Delhi on possible TV programme productions. A low-power transmitting centre, relaying Delhi station’s Hindi programmes, had been functioning in Thiruvananthapuram since the November 1982 Asiad. In the two years since, a new office building was added to the transmitting centre. A new terrestrial transmission tower, standing 120 metres tall and capable of broadcasting up to 80 kilometres in all directions, was under construction. The programme production studio was far from ready. The staff in 1984 were made up of a few producers, production assistants, cameramen, editors, technical staff, sound recordists and graphic artists. At the time, though equipped and ready, there was no work for them. Four low-band video camera units and two 16mm film cameras were available. Doordarshan Jalandhar had sent us a condemned outside broadcast (OB) van and the technical staff were repairing it to make it functional. When I arrived at the remote Doordarshan television centre at Kudappanakkunnu in Thiruvananthapuram, I received a call from the Additional Director-General, Shiv Sharma, informing me of unconfirmed reports about the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Prior to receiving the call, my brief had been to meet Chief Minister K. Karunakaran. But the Chief Minister had already left for Delhi, upon hearing the news about Indira Gandhi. Shiv Sharma asked me to stay back to record condolence messages of prominent personalities of Kerala. The available staff were galvanised to make the recordings, and the tapes with cue sheets were flown to Delhi. Our very first assignment was a success, thanks to the experienced cameramen, who were old colleagues of mine. Upon Karunakaran’s return to Thiruvananthapuram, I met him and he was at his cajoling best, promising us the entire State government machinery for any assistance. But he insisted that we start Malayalam television programming in the New Year. Given the ground realities, that was a tall order. Except a few engineering officers from Madras, most of the staff had not even seen a television set. The Relay Station Engineer, P.R.S. Nair, and the Installation Engineer, N.C. Pillai, assured me that we could spring miracles and make the dream of broadcasting Malayalam television in the New Year come true. Recording and transmission could be done in a makeshift studio, and the black-and-white OB van could be turned into the production control panel. We informed the bosses in Delhi about our plans. On seeing our proposal, Shiv Sharma cautioned me, “Television is a hungry monster. Once you start, there is no going back. Anything wrong, your head will roll!” I humbly conveyed our resolve and again he counselled me to wait till April. Finally, the proposal to produce and broadcast one hour of original programming was permitted. Without a news broadcast, I knew \we would not make any impact in Kerala. Later, a 10-minute news bulletin was sanctioned. While shuttling between my two assignments in Madras and Thiruvananthapuram, I prepared the fixed-point chart, or the programming timetable. On December 10, 1984, I was transferred to Thiruvananthapuram as the station’s first Director. Just three weeks remained for the first broadcast and the challenges appeared insurmountable. Everything was to be built from scratch, and at breakneck speed. Many tangles had to be untangled. Though budgeted, payments had to come from the pay and accounts office in Madras. We could only spend ₹10,000. Incredible as it may seem now, we purchased two office tables, by splitting quotations for parts from a public agency, and furniture for staff from a State government company. Transport for the 130 staff members was provided by running of two services, especially for Doordarshan, by the Transport Corporation. Water supply and uninterrupted heavy-load power supply to the station was another hurdle that needed to be overcome. Teleprinter services of the news agencies PTI and UNI were installed after tremendous efforts. Content was a prime concern. Malayalam titles for timeslots, montages and signature tunes for each were tasks achieved with gusto. Selecting anchors, announcers, comperes and news readers was a demanding task. The queues for application forms were so long that they made headlines on the front pages of local newspapers. From a few thousand applications, it was an uphill task to empanel a few youngsters and then train them to perform with the correct poise, diction and modulation. The inaugural function on January 1, 1985 was colourful and was broadcast live. It was applauded and welcomed by the public. For the live telecast, cameras were brought in from Bombay Doordarshan, and for sending the signals to the transmitter, Madras Doordarshan provided the microwave link, evincing the camaraderie in the Doordarshan family. Mistakes and interruptions were many in the first weeks. Inexperience in makeup, lighting and sets showed on the screen. Production staff were ignorant of daily programming cue sheets, scheduling and promotion of the programmes. To train them, two colleagues from Madras were brought to Thiruvananthapuram for a short while. Teething troubles were addressed in the early days of the operation and the television centre produced top quality programming soon after. The variety in programme content and formats, began by Doordarshan, are still imitated by private television channels. In retrospect, I am gratified for having substantially and comprehensively contributed and played a decisive role in Malayalam television. kkunhikrishnan@gmail.com Published - December 29, 2024 03:33 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit

One of the key aspects of this new strategy is the White House's commitment to seeking input from the general public. By opening up the discussion to a wider audience, the administration hopes to better understand the diverse perspectives and experiences of individuals who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. Through town hall meetings, online surveys, and public forums, citizens have the opportunity to voice their opinions on who should be pardoned and under what circumstances.

"Our squad has a great blend of talent, experience, and hunger for success. We know the importance of this match against City and are fully prepared to give our all on the pitch," Henderson asserted. "Every player understands their role and responsibility in achieving the desired result, and we are united in our pursuit of victory."The Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has expressed satisfaction with the rapid transformation of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), which is restoring the institution’s glory as a centre of excellence. Mbah spoke at the 20th Convocation Ceremony of ESUT in Agbani, where he was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration and Corporate Governance over the weekend. The governor announced plans by his administration to establish a Centre for Experiential Learning at ESUT to boost innovation. He also announced a ₦50 million grant to Prof. Cyprian Mgbachi, who invented a cooking stove phone battery charger, to perfect his technology. Mbah further promised support to other innovators identified at the university. Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, announced the graduation of 8,437 students, comprising First Degree, Postgraduate, Master’s, and Doctorate graduates, with nine students earning First Class honours. He noted that 97 per cent of ESUT programmes had been accredited, a feat made possible by the Mbah administration’s significant investments in the education sector. In Governor Mbah’s words: “Indeed, I saw technology deployed in the cause of service as I toured an exhibition pavilion showcasing a diverse range of products, from biotechnology to pharmacology. “Universities are meant to spur technological advancement. It is in line with this philosophy that I announced a new policy requiring all state-owned tertiary institutions in Enugu State to henceforth deliver Experiential Learning to our students. This change will reflect in planning, budgeting, curriculum reform, assessment and promotions, as well as research. “We are also committing substantial funds for research purposes next year, which will be made available to state-owned tertiary institutions. “We have committed over ₦1.6 billion to carry out structural expansion at ESUT to address space constraints at Park Lane. “We have also provided funds worth hundreds of millions for various projects at this institution, including setting up a multi-purpose laboratory at the College of Medicine, water reticulation at the College of Medicine, rehabilitation of the Anatomy building, procurement of equipment for the re-accreditation of Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory Sciences, and resource verification of Public Health, Radiography, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Biomedical Engineering. “We will also establish a Centre for Experiential Learning here. It will serve as a hub where professors will immerse themselves in Experiential Learning, passing on this knowledge to their students,” Mbah said. The governor urged graduates to continually pursue excellence, embrace technology, and maintain their connection to the university. “It is expected that ESUT will continually serve as a conveyor belt for the manpower necessary to transform our society, from health to engineering, ICT, agriculture, and beyond,” he concluded. The Vice-Chancellor further disclosed that 6,940 students received First Degree certificates, 335 Postgraduate Diplomas, 798 Master’s Degrees, and 364 PhDs. Governor Mbah, founder of Pinnacle Oil and Gas, a leading company in Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration and Corporate Governance. Mr Bernd Bergmair, an Austrian and a global investor known for his integrity, also received an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration. This marks the first time a foreigner has been conferred with an honorary doctorate by ESUT. According to Prof. Okolie, Osita Tracy Ezinne of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences emerged as the overall best graduating student with a CGPA of 4.88. Chukwudebe Pearl Ewere of the Faculty of Biological Sciences and Odoeme Ogechi Eunice of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences were the second and third overall best graduating students, respectively. Prof. Okolie highlighted that the university’s programmes are now oversubscribed due to improved infrastructure, accreditation of nearly all programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC), and timely completion of academic sessions. “I am pleased to inform you that 97 per cent of all programmes in ESUT have full NUC accreditation. The allotted quota for most professional courses has been quadrupled, and additional faculties have been established,” he said. The highlight of the convocation was the announcement of additional support worth ₦52 million for Prof. Mgbachi from Mr Bergmair, bringing the total sum received by the inventor to ₦102 million.

In the midst of uncertainty and doubt, one thing remained clear – the need for compassion, understanding, and unity in the face of adversity. As the villagers rallied together in search of answers, they found strength in their shared humanity and a common desire to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic presence of the lost female master's graduate. Only time will tell what the outcome of this mysterious incident will be, but one thing is certain – the bonds of community and resilience within the village will endure, guiding them towards a resolution that honors both truth and compassion.Headed South for Winter? 5 Tips for Snowbirds About to Take FlightHerbert tosses 3 TD passes and Chargers secure a playoff spot with a 40-7 rout of Patriots FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots. The win also secured the fourth postseason appearance in Jim Harbaugh’s five seasons as an NFL coach, adding to the three he made during his stint with tAshe San Francisco 49ers. Herbert finished 26 of 38 for 281 yards to become the third player in NFL history with at least 3,000 passing yards and 20 touchdown passes in each of his first five seasons. The Patriots have lost six straight games, their second such losing streak of the season. They are now 2-14 the last two seasons at home. Dallas' Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight The NBA has suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their roles in an on-court fight during Friday night’s game. Dallas forward P.J. Washington was suspended for one game. All of the suspensions are without pay. Nurkic was called for an offensive foul while being guarded by Daniel Gafford with 9:02 left in the third quarter before the altercation quickly escalated. Nurkic confronted Marshall before taking an open-handed swing at his head and then Marshall responded with a punch. Washington quickly shoved Nurkic to the ground before the teams were separated. The NBA said Marshall “attempted to further engage Nurkic in a hostile manner in the corridor outside the locker rooms.” Shohei Ohtani to become a father for the 1st time in 2025 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is adding a newcomer to his family lineup. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has posted on his Instagram account that he and wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting a baby in 2025. The photo shows the couple's beloved dog, Decoy, as well as a pink ruffled onesie along with baby shoes and a sonogram that is covered by a baby emoji. Ohtani announced in February that he had married Tanaka, a former professional basketball player from his native Japan. The news from the intensely private player stunned Ohtani's teammates and his fans. Eli Manning and Antonio Gates are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and prolific tight end Antonio Gates are among the finalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. The Hall on Saturday announced the names of the 15 modern-era finalists who advanced from a group of 25 to the final stage of voting. The selection committee will vote next month to pick the class of between three and five modern-era players that will be announced the week of the Super Bowl. Georgia QB Carson Beck announces plan to enter NFL draft after season-ending elbow injury Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has announced his plans to enter the NFL draft, five days after having season-ending elbow surgery. The fifth-year senior made his NFL plans official on social media. Beck suffered a right elbow injury in the first half of the Bulldogs’ 22-19 overtime win over Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game on Dec. 7. Beck had surgery on Monday to repair his ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. He is expected to begin throwing next spring. Backup Gunner Stockton will make his first start in the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame on Wednesday. Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. And people began showing up almost immediately. Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard’s business manager tells multiple media outlets there was a break-in at Doncic’s home Friday night. Lara Beth Seager says nobody was home, and Doncic filed a police report. The Dallas Morning News reports that jewelry valued at about $30,000 was stolen. Doncic is the sixth known pro athlete in the U.S. whose home was burglarized since October. Star NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati are among them. The NFL and NBA have issued security alerts to players over the break-ins. Panthers place 1,000-yard rusher Chuba Hubbard on IR for final 2 games with strained calf CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have shut down leading rusher Chuba Hubbard for the final two games of the season because of a strained calf. He was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Hubbard was limited in practice Friday with a knee injury and was listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After practice, Hubbard complained of pain and had an MRI, which revealed a grade two calf strain, according to the team. Hubbard ran for 1,195 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. He becomes the third Panthers running back to be placed on injured reserve this season, joining Miles Sanders and rookie Jonathan Brooks. Patriots QB Drake Maye returns to game after evaluation for head injury vs. Chargers FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye has returned to the game after being evaluated for a head injury following a blow to the helmet in the first quarter of New England’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. Maye was scrambling near the sideline on third down of the Patriots’ first possession of the game when he was hit by Chargers cornerback Cam Hart. Maye stayed down on the turf for several seconds before eventually getting up and jogging off the field on his own power. He briefly sat on the bench before going to the medical tent and then the locker room. He was replaced by backup Jacoby Brissett in the next series. But Maye returned at the 10:15 mark of the second quarter. Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a successful physical. The 30-year-old Burnes was perhaps the top free agent pitcher on the market after going 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA for Baltimore last season. The Orioles acquired the right-hander in a February trade after he spent his first six major league seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers.

For Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, President-elect Donald Trump ’s pledge to end birthright citizenship is more than just a provocative anti-immigrant policy likely to be blocked by courts. It’s personal. > Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are Tong, 51, a Democrat who has served as the state’s top legal official since 2019, is the son of immigrants who came to the United States from China and Taiwan. He is the first member of his family to have been born on U.S. soil and is the first Asian American to be elected to statewide office in Connecticut. “I grew up working side by side with my parents in our family’s Chinese restaurant, and in one generation I’ve gone from that Chinese restaurant kitchen to be the attorney general of the state of Connecticut,” he said in an interview. “That only happens one place in this world, and that’s in America.” On the campaign trail, Trump promised to take action to end birthright citizenship on day one of his second term in office, a move that would immediately prompt legal challenges. “I would be the first to sue,” Tong promised. He is one of 23 Democratic state attorneys general who are likely to be regular opponents of Trump on various issues, ranging from immigration and LGBTQ rights to environmental policy and abortion, just as many were in the first Trump administration. Likewise, Republican attorneys general routinely sued to block President Joe Biden’s policies, notching up major victories on issues like student loan debt forgiveness and a Covid vaccine-or-test mandate for businesses. The fight over birthright citizenship might be one that challengers have a good chance of winning, even with a conservative Supreme Court that includes three justices appointed by Trump. The vast majority of legal scholars think there is no genuine legal dispute over the guarantee of birthright citizenship as enshrined in the Constitution’s 14th Amendment. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States,” the amendment states. James Ho, now a Trump-appointed judge on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals who is considered a contender for the Supreme Court if Trump has a vacancy, wrote an article in 2006 rejecting the claim that the children of undocumented immigrants should not be considered citizens. “Birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment. That birthright is protected no less for children of undocumented persons than for descendants of Mayflower passengers,” he wrote. Ho himself was born in Taiwan and immigrated to the United States with his parents. Trump has said he will sign an executive order that would ensure children born to parents who do not have legal status in the U.S. will not be considered U.S. citizens. At least one parent would need to be a citizen or legal resident for a child to receive birthright citizenship, Trump said in a video announcing the plan last year. He indicated the policy would not apply retroactively. A Trump spokesman did not respond to a request for comment about the brewing plans to counter his efforts. The administration could try to implement the policy, thereby kicking off a legal fight, by ordering federal agencies to prevent people from obtaining passports or Social Security numbers. Supporters of limiting birthright citizenship say the language in the 14th Amendment referring to citizenship being awarded to people “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States does not include the children of undocumented immigrants. Conservatives have embraced the idea of declaring the act of migrants crossing the southern border as a form of invasion — a move that could have them treated more like enemy combatants than migrants. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has taken that approach , leading to conflicts with the Biden administration. A declaration along those lines by Trump could be used to defend a policy seeking to end automatic birthright citizenship, an approach Judge Ho outlined in remarks made after the November election that seem to backtrack on his earlier view. He said that “birthright citizenship obviously doesn’t apply in case of war or invasion.” Cecillia Wang, legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union, which is also gearing up to sue Trump on birthright citizenship and other policies, said calling immigration a form of invasion reflects “a white nationalist view” that is not supported by the facts. “I don’t think that anyone’s theory about so-called invasion ... should fly in the courts,” she added. From Tong’s perspective, any limitation on birthright citizenship would be a violation of the 14th Amendment. It is “beyond clear” what the law states, he said, and it will “get real when people’s lives and communities are impacted, or worse, destroyed” if Trump’s plan goes into effect. He was quick to cite the experience of his parents, who “ran for their lives” before reaching the United States and settling in Connecticut. “Let’s just cut the crap and acknowledge that we’re Americans. Everybody is as American as anybody else,” Tong added. “I mean, it strikes to the core of our constitutional foundation, the 14th Amendment.” This story first appeared on NBCNews.com. More from NBC News:is sharing the serendipitous way she met her boyfriend, . On the Christmas episode of podcast, the pro, 19, opened up about how her relationship with the USC football player began after she decided to take an Uber after feeling frustrated with Los Angeles traffic. As she prepared for her second season of the dance competition show, Arnold confessed she felt "sad and lonely" and "didn't really have anybody" as her family lived in another state and her friend and fellow pro were away in New York. "I remember I had to go get an outfit for, I think it was for ," she recalled. "And I was just like, I don't want a freaking drive right now and try to find parking at a random Mall. And it's Saturday. Like, I'm just not going to do that." Related: When she called her mom on the phone, she suggested Arnold take an Uber ride, find an outfit and go right home for some "self-care." "I get in this Uber. It's this really nice lady," she said of her driver. "And we're just like, talking about dance, and she's talking about what she does. And also she was like, 'Okay, this might sound really weird. Don't take this the wrong way.'" Her driver revealed that she had a "nephew playing USC football" and she had an instant impression that the two would "really get along." She encouraged the dancer to look Lyons up on Instagram and to connect with him if she was interested. Rylee Arnold/ Instagram Related: "I was like, okay, trusted this girl," Arnold continued. "I looked him up, and I was like, 'Okay, he's cute.' So at that point, I was like too scared to really do anything about it, and so I was just kind of like put it on my back pocket." When she came back home, she forgot about the exchange and went back into " mode." At the time, she "didn't really have a desire to get into a relationship" and balancing love with her hectic schedule seemed "so crazy to me" as she was unsure about her emotional availability. One day, one of her sisters sent a TikTok video to their family group chat and suggested she reach out to him for a potential date. "I was like, 'You guys are gonna die right now. Like, I literally was in his aunt's Uber a week ago,' and they're like, 'Riley, like, follow him. Now, follow him now,'" she laughed. "And then come to know that my brother-in-law is actually friends with his best friend's dad, and so there's a connection there." Rylee Arnold/ Instagram Related: Turns out, Lyons knew a lot of her friends in Utah as many his hometown friends also went to school in the same area she grew up. "We have a crazy amount of mutuals so the fact we hadn't met before is kind of crazy, but I think we met at the most perfect time in both of our lives," she added. "But anyways, I followed him first on Instagram, so then he followed me back, and he messaged me, and then got my number, and we text for a while, and then he was like, 'Can I take you on a date?' And I was like, 'Of course you can,'" she said. "That's where it all started." In October, Arnold debuted her relationship with Lyons in an Instagram post that featured a carousel of photos from one of his football games. "Is this a hard launch?? 🤭❤️‍🔥," she captioned the post. Read the original article on

Captain Martinez echoed his coach's sentiments, emphasizing the team's fighting spirit and unity on the pitch. "We wanted to win, there's no denying that. But we showed great character to come back from setbacks and hold our own against a team as strong as Manchester City. We will take this point and use it as motivation for future matches," he stated.The story of the pregnant woman's high-speed escort to the hospital serves as a powerful reminder of the profound impact that swift and decisive action can have in saving lives and ensuring the safety of those in need. In the face of adversity, heroes emerge, ready to answer the call of duty and make a difference when it matters most.

Joining Sun Li at the reunion gala will be a star-studded lineup of key creators from the series, including director Zheng Xiaolong and screenwriter Liu Lianzi. Their collective vision and attention to detail were instrumental in bringing the world of the Qing Dynasty imperial harem to life, captivating audiences with its rich tapestry of love, betrayal, and intrigue. The reunion gala will provide a platform for them to share behind-the-scenes stories, insights into character development, and anecdotes from filming, offering fans a rare glimpse into the magic behind the scenes.

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., or MAA (NYSE: MAA), today announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend payment of $1.515 per share of common stock to be paid on January 31, 2025 , to shareholders of record on January 15, 2025 . The increase will raise the annualized dividend payment 3.1% to $6.06 per share of common stock and represents the 15 th consecutive year MAA has increased its dividend to shareholders. As established in prior quarters, the board of directors declared the quarterly common dividend in advance of MAA's earnings announcement that is expected to be made on February 5, 2025 . About MAA MAA is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) and member of the S&P 500. MAA owns or has ownership interest in apartment communities primarily throughout the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. focused on delivering strong, full-cycle investment performance. For further details, please refer to www.maac.com or contact Investor Relations at investor.relations@maac.com . Certain matters in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended with respect to our expectations for future periods. Such statements include statements made about the payment of common dividends. The ability to meet the payment of common dividends in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements could differ materially from the projection due to a number of factors, including a downturn in general economic conditions or the capital markets, changes in interest rates and other items that are difficult to control such as increases in real estate taxes in many of our markets, as well as the other general risks inherent in the apartment and real estate businesses. Reference is hereby made to the filings of Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, reports on Form 8-K, and its annual report on Form 10-K, particularly including the risk factors contained in the latter filing. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/maa-announces-increase-to-quarterly-common-dividend-302328178.html SOURCE MAAAs the situation continues to deteriorate, the international community has called for restraint and a return to negotiations to end the violence and find a sustainable solution to the conflict. The United Nations, the European Union, and other key stakeholders have urged both Russia and Ukraine to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy to prevent further bloodshed and resolve their differences peacefully.

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) between February 7, 2022 and October 25, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important January 13, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Hasbro common stock 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 Hasbro class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31157 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for more information. 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 13, 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, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements that represented the quality of inventory and the appropriateness of the levels of inventories carried by Hasbro and its retailers compared to customer demand. In truth, however, Hasbro had a significant buildup of inventory that it was struggling to manage and which far exceeded customer demand. As a result, defendants’ statements about Hasbro’s inventory, and what inventory levels reflected regarding demand, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Hasbro class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=31157 or 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 , 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, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com

As the fans filed out of the stadium, there was a sense of pride in the air. The supporters recognized the efforts of their team and applauded them for their performance against one of the top teams in the league. The draw may not have been the desired outcome, but it was a reminder that in football, every point earned is a step towards achieving their goals.

SRMIST hosts Industrial Research and Innovation Summit 2024

The 26-year-old man charged in last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO appeared in a Pennsylvania courtroom Tuesday, where he was denied bail and his lawyer said he'd fight extradition to New York City, where the attack happened. Luigi Nicholas Mangione was arrested Monday in the Dec. 4 attack on Brian Thompson after police say a worker at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, alerted them to a customer who resembled the suspected gunman. When arrested, Mangione had on him a gun that investigators believe was used in the attack and writings expressing anger at corporate America, police said. As Mangione was led into the Hollidaysburg courthouse Tuesday, he struggled with officers and shouted something that was partly unintelligible but referred to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people.” He left hours later without saying anything and was driven away. Mangione is being held on Pennsylvania charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Manhattan prosecutors have charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. What's the latest? Wearing an orange jumpsuit, Mangione mostly stared straight ahead during the hearing, occasionally consulting papers, rocking in his chair, or looking back at the gallery. At one point, he began to speak to respond to the court discussion but was quieted by his lawyer. Judge David Consiglio denied bail to Mangione, whose attorney, Thomas Dickey, told the court that his client did not agree to extradition and wants a hearing on the matter. Blair County (Pennsylvania) District Attorney Peter Weeks said that although Mangione will create “extra hoops” for law enforcement to jump through by fighting extradition, it won’t be a substantial barrier to sending him to New York. What evidence has been gathered? In addition to a three-page, handwritten document that suggests he harbored “ill will toward corporate America,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said Monday that Mangione also had a ghost gun, a type of weapon that can be assembled at home and is difficult to trace. Officers questioned Mangione, who was acting suspiciously and carrying multiple fraudulent IDs, as well as a U.S. passport, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Officers also found a sound suppressor, or silencer, “consistent with the weapon used in the murder,” she said. He had clothing and a mask similar to those worn by the shooter and a fraudulent New Jersey ID matching one the suspect used to check into a New York City hostel before the shooting, the commissioner said. What do we know about Mangione? Mangione, who comes from a prominent Maryland family, was valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and had degrees from one of the nation’s top private universities. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania. Mangione's grandfather Nick Mangione, who died in 2008, was a successful real estate developer. One of his best-known projects was Turf Valley Resort, a sprawling luxury retreat and conference center outside Baltimore that he purchased in 1978. One of Luigi Mangione’s cousins is Republican Maryland state legislator Nino Mangione, a spokesman for the lawmaker’s office confirmed. From January to June 2022, Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a “co-living” space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin, said that Martin had learned that Mangione had severe back pain from childhood that interfered with many aspects of his life. Friends in Hawaii widely considered Mangione a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit and smiling young man on beaches and at parties. Mangione likely was motivated by his anger at what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed, according to a law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s handwritten notes and social media posts. The shooting and a quick escape Police said the person who killed Thompson left a hostel on Manhattan's Upper West Side at 5:41 a.m. last Wednesday. Eleven minutes later, he was seen on surveillance video walking back and forth in front of the New York Hilton Midtown, wearing a distinctive backpack. At 6:44 a.m., he shot Thompson at a side entrance to the hotel, fled on foot, then climbed aboard a bicycle and within four minutes had entered Central Park, according to police. Another security camera recorded the gunman leaving the park near the American Museum of Natural History at 6:56 a.m. still on the bicycle but without the backpack, police said. After getting in a taxi, he headed north to a bus terminal near the George Washington Bridge, arriving at around 7:30 a.m. From there, the trail of video evidence runs cold. Police have not located video of the suspect exiting the building, leading them to believe he likely took a bus out of town. Police said they are still investigating the path the suspect took to Pennsylvania. “This just happened this morning," Kenny said. "We’ll be working, backtracking his steps from New York to Altoona, Pennsylvania,” Kenny said. Associated Press reporters Jamie Stengle, Lea Skene, Matt O'Brien, Sean Murphy and Cedar Attanasio contributed to this report.HAS DEADLINE NOTICE: ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Hasbro, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – HAS