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MADRID (AP) — Barcelona got back to winning in the Spanish league in style, routing Mallorca 5-1 on Tuesday with a pair of goals by Raphinha. Ferran Torres, Frenkie de Jong and Pau Víctor also scored for Barcelona, which hadn't won in three consecutive league games to allow Real Madrid to inch closer at the top of the standings. Madrid is now four points back although it has two games in hand. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences late Thursday after his health deteriorated due to a “sudden loss of consciousness at home,” the hospital said in a statement. “Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the Medical Emergency” at 8:06 p.m., the hospital said, but “despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51 p.m.” Singh was being treated for “age-related medical conditions,” the statement said. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh became one of India’s longest-serving prime ministers for 10 years and leader of the Congress Party in the Parliament's Upper House, earning a reputation as a man of great personal integrity. He was chosen to fill the role in 2004 by Sonia Gandhi, the widow of assassinated Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi . But his sterling image was tainted by allegations of corruption against his ministers. Singh was reelected in 2009, but his second term as prime minister was clouded by financial scandals and corruption charges over the organization of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. This led to the Congress Party’s crushing defeat in the 2014 national election by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Narendra Modi . Singh adopted a low profile after relinquishing the post of prime minister. Prime Minister Modi, who succeeded Singh in 2014, called him one of India’s “most distinguished leaders” who rose from humble origins and left “a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years.” “As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives,” Modi said in a post on the social platform X. He called Singh’s interventions in Parliament as a lawmaker “insightful” and said “his wisdom and humility were always visible.” Rahul Gandhi, from the same party as Singh and the opposition leader in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, said Singh’s “deep understanding of economics inspired the nation” and that he “led India with immense wisdom and integrity.” “I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride,” Gandhi wrote on X. The United States offered its condolences, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken saying that Singh was “one of the greatest champions of the U.S.-India strategic partnership.” “We mourn Dr. Singh’s passing and will always remember his dedication to bringing the United States and India closer together,” Blinken said. Born on Sept. 26, 1932, in a village in the Punjab province of undivided India, Singh’s brilliant academic career took him to Cambridge University in Britain, where he earned a degree in economics in 1957. He then got his doctorate in economics from Nuffield College at Oxford University in 1962. Singh taught at Panjab University and the prestigious Delhi School of Economics before joining the Indian government in 1971 as economic advisor in the Commerce Ministry. In 1982, he became chief economic adviser to the Finance Ministry. He also served as deputy chair of the Planning Commission and governor of the Reserve Bank of India. As finance minister, Singh in 1991 instituted reforms that opened up the economy and moved India away from a socialist-patterned economy and toward a capitalist model in the face of a huge balance of payments deficit, skirting a potential economic crisis. His accolades include the 1987 Padma Vibhushan Award, India’s second-highest civilian honor; the Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award of the Indian Science Congress in 1995; and the Asia Money Award for Finance Minister of the Year in 1993 and 1994. Singh was a member of India’s Upper House of Parliament and was leader of the opposition from 1998 to 2004 before he was named prime minister. He was the first Sikh to hold the country’s top post and made a public apology in Parliament for the 1984 Sikh Massacre in which some 3,000 Sikhs were killed after then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by Sikh bodyguards. Under Singh, India adopted a Right to Information Act in 2005 to promote accountability and transparency from government officials and bureaucrats. He was also instrumental in implementing a welfare scheme that guaranteed at least 100 paid workdays for Indian rural citizens. The coalition government he headed for a decade brought together politicians and parties with differing ideologies that were rivals in the country’s various states. In a move hailed as one of his biggest achievements apart from economic reforms, Singh ended India’s nuclear isolation by signing a deal with the U.S. that gave India access to American nuclear technology. But the deal hit his government adversely, with Communist allies withdrawing support and criticism of the agreement growing within India in 2008 when it was finalized. Singh adopted a pragmatic foreign policy approach, pursuing a peace process with nuclear rival and neighbor Pakistan. But his efforts suffered a major setback after Pakistani militants carried out a massive gun and bomb attack in Mumbai in November 2008. He also tried to end the border dispute with China, brokering a deal to reopen the Nathu La pass into Tibet, which had been closed for more than 40 years. His 1965 book, “India’s Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth,” dealt with India’s inward-oriented trade policy. Singh is survived by his wife Gursharan Kaur and three daughters. Associated Press writer Sheikh Saaliq in New Delhi contributed to this report.AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:38 p.m. EST
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BSD Builders, Inc. Advanced Microgrid Solutions Receives California Seismic Certification for Uninterruptible Power SupplyELEMENT 29 Introduces 'E29 Ignite' Initiative To Bridge Academic Knowledge And Industry InnovationATLANTA, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitcoin Depot Inc. (“Bitcoin Depot” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM (“BTM”) operator and leading fintech company, today celebrates a landmark moment in the cryptocurrency as Bitcoin surpasses its all-time price peak of $100,000. This industry milestone reflects growing global confidence in Bitcoin as a financial asset and highlights the increasing demand for accessible crypto solutions. "Bitcoin reaching $100,000 is an example of its resilience, staying power, and growing role in the financial ecosystem," said Brandon Mintz, CEO and founder of Bitcoin Depot. "This moment shows the growing trust millions place in Bitcoin and further establishes Bitcoin Depot’s commitment of 'Bringing Bitcoin to the Masses ® ' by providing secure, user-friendly access points that bridge traditional finance and the digital economy." 2024 has been a defining period for the crypto industry, marked by significant advancements such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of the first Bitcoin spot ETFs and continued growing institutional adoption. These achievements, coupled with increased regulatory clarity and rising global interest in Bitcoin, further demonstrate cryptocurrency's expanding role in the financial landscape. Bitcoin Depot, with over 8,300 Bitcoin ATM kiosks deployed across North America and Puerto Rico, has cemented itself as a key player in facilitating crypto adoption. As the largest BTM operator in North America, the Company has built significant momentum in the last year, marked by key milestones such as bringing its BDCheckout Program to six new states, expanding into Puerto Rico , and introducing strategic retail partnerships with multiple major convenience and grocery store retailers. “Bitcoin’s momentum is driving new users to enter the market, and many are choosing BTMs for secure and convenient access to cryptocurrency,” said Scott Buchanan, COO of Bitcoin Depot. “At Bitcoin Depot, we’ve always believed in providing everyone with easy access to Bitcoin, and as we grow, our focus remains on delivering a simple and reliable way to buy Bitcoin quickly and securely. This is just the beginning for the cryptocurrency industry and Bitcoin Depot as a leading provider.” Bitcoin Depot BTMs are designed to provide a seamless user experience, allowing customers to quickly convert cash into Bitcoin and access the broader digital financial system for payments, transfers, remittances, and investments. About Bitcoin Depot Bitcoin Depot Inc. (Nasdaq: BTM) was founded in 2016 with the mission to connect those who prefer to use cash to the broader, digital financial system. Bitcoin Depot provides its users with simple, efficient and intuitive means of converting cash into Bitcoin, which users can deploy in the payments, spending and investing space. Users can convert cash to bitcoin at Bitcoin Depot kiosks in 48 states and at thousands of name-brand retail locations in 29 states through its BDCheckout product. The Company has the largest market share in North America with approximately 8,486 kiosk locations as of December 05, 2024. 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The King seemed amused as he laughed at British comedian Matt Forde’s impression of President-elect Donald Trump on the stage of the Royal Variety Performance. Charles attended the show at the Royal Albert Hall in London for the first time as patron of the Royal Variety charity, following in the footsteps of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. In a statement from Buckingham Palace, he said: “The charity’s crucial work in assisting those who have fallen ill, had an accident or hit hard times is as essential now as it ever has been. “I would like to thank all of those who have worked so hard to stage this year’s production and wish everyone a very enjoyable evening.” The performance saw political comic Forde reference the unfounded claims Mr Trump repeated during his presidential debate against Democrat candidate Kamala Harris earlier this year, that illegal immigrants from Haiti were eating locals’ pets in the small Ohio city of Springfield. Forde exclaimed in the president-elect’s voice: “They’re eating the cats, they’re eating the dogs!” He then turned to address Charles from the stage, saying in Mr Trump’s voice: “Your Majesty King Charles, you’re named after a spaniel – be very careful, they’ll eat you alive.” The King was seen laughing in response to the joke from the royal box. Charles appeared at the event without the Queen, who insisted the “show must go on” after pulling out of attending the performance on Friday evening as doctors advised that she should prioritise rest. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “Following a recent chest infection, the Queen continues to experience some lingering post-viral symptoms, as a result of which doctors have advised that, after a busy week of engagements, Her Majesty should prioritise sufficient rest. “With great regret, she has therefore withdrawn from attendance at tonight’s Royal Variety Performance. His Majesty will attend as planned.” A royal source said the Queen was “naturally disappointed to miss the evening’s entertainments and sends her sincere apologies to all those involved, but is a great believer that ‘the show must go on'”. “She hopes to be back to full strength and regular public duties very soon,” the source added. The Royal Variety Performance will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player in December. Money raised from the show will go to help people from the world of entertainment in need of care and assistance, with the Royal Variety Charity launching an initiative to help those with mental health issues this year.An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in American corporate fraud and greed after it went bankrupt in 2001. If its return is comedic, some who lost everything in Enron’s collapse aren’t laughing. “It’s a pretty sick joke and it disparages the people that did work there. And why would you want to even bring it back up again?” said former Enron employee Diana Peters, who represented workers in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. Here’s what to know about the history of Enron and the purported effort to bring it back. Once the nation’s seventh-largest company, Enron filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec. 2, 2001, after years of accounting tricks could no longer hide billions of dollars in debt or make failing ventures appear profitable. The energy company’s collapse put more than 5,000 people out of work, wiped out more than $2 billion in employee pensions and rendered $60 billion in Enron stock worthless. Its aftershocks were felt throughout the energy sector. Twenty-four , including , were eventually convicted for their roles in the fraud. Enron founder Ken Lay’s convictions were vacated after he died of heart disease following his 2006 trial. On Monday — the 23rd anniversary of the bankruptcy filing — a company representing itself as Enron announced in a news release that it was relaunching as a “company dedicated to solving the global energy crisis.” It also posted a video on social media, advertised on at least one Houston billboard and a took out a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle In the minute-long video that was full of generic corporate jargon, the company talks about “growth” and “rebirth.” It ends with the words, “We’re back. Can we talk?” Enron’s new website features a company store, where various items featuring the brand’s tilted “E” logo are for sale, including a $118 hoodie. In an email, company spokesperson Will Chabot said the new Enron was not doing any interviews yet, but that “We’ll have more to share soon.” Signs point to the comeback being a joke. In the “terms of use and conditions of sale” on the company’s website, it says “the information on the website about Enron is First Amendment protected parody, represents performance art, and is for entertainment purposes only.” Documents filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show that College Company, an Arkansas-based LLC, owns the Enron trademark. The co-founder of College Company is Connor Gaydos, who helped create a joke conspiracy theory that claims all birds are actually surveillance drones for the government. Peters said that since learning about the “relaunch” of Enron, she has spoken with several other former employees and they are also upset by it. She said the apparent stunt was “in poor taste.” “If it’s a joke, it’s rude, extremely rude. And I hope that they realize it and apologize to all of the Enron employees,” Peters said. Peters, who is 74 years old, said she is still working in information technology because “I lost everything in Enron, and so my Social Security doesn’t always take care of things I need done.” “Enron’s downfall taught us critical lessons about corporate ethics, accountability, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Enron’s legacy was the employees in the trenches. Leave Enron buried,” she said. __ This story was corrected to fix the spelling of Ken Lay’s first name, which had been misspelled “Key.” ___ Follow Juan A. Lozano on X at An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to By most accounts, 2017 was a red-letter year for Salter’s First finalist: Moore Grider Second finalist: Janzen, Tamberi & Wong
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IND vs AUS, 4th Test: Why are India players wearing black armbands on Day 2 against Australia?Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital while the WHO chief says he was meters away JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen has targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports. The World Health Organization’s director-general said Thursday's bombardment took place just “meters away” as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa. He says a crew member was hurt. The strikes followed several days of Houthi attacks and launches setting off sirens in Israel. Israel's military says it attacked infrastructure used by the Houthis at the airport in Sanaa, power stations and ports. The Israeli military later said it wasn’t aware that the WHO chief was at the location in Yemen. At least three people were reported killed and dozens injured in the Sanaa airport strike. An uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs after outbreak of sectarian violence HOMS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s new security forces checked IDs and searched cars in the central city of Homs a day after protests by members of the Alawite minority erupted in gunfire and stirred fears that the country’s fragile peace could break down. A tense calm prevailed Thursday after checkpoints were set up throughout the country’s third-largest city, which has a mixed population of Sunni and Shia Muslims, Alawites and Christians. The security forces are controlled by the former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which led the charge that unseated former President Bashar Assad. The US says it pushed retraction of a famine warning for north Gaza. Aid groups express concern. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say they asked for — and got — the retraction of an independent monitor's warning of imminent famine in north Gaza. The internationally Famine Early Warning System Network issued the warning this week. The new report had warned that starvation deaths in north Gaza could reach famine levels as soon as next month. It cited what it called Israel's “near-total blockade” of food and water. The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Jacob Lew, criticized the finding as inaccurate and irresponsible. The U.S. Agency for International Development, which funds the famine-monitoring group, told the AP it had asked for and gotten the report's retraction. USAID officials tell The Associated Press that it had asked the group for greater review of discrepancies in some of the data. Powerful thunderstorms rumble across Texas, delaying holiday travel DALLAS (AP) — Severe thunderstorms are firing up in parts of Texas and could trigger high winds, hail and potential tornadoes. More than 100 flights were delayed and dozens more were canceled Thursday at airports in Dallas and Houston. The National Weather Service says the greatest weather risk stretched from just east of Dallas, and between Houston and portions of southern Arkansas and western Louisiana. The risk includes the possibility of tornadoes, wind gusts between 60 and 80 miles per hour and large hail. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for several counties in southeast Texas, including the Houston area. Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans in Congress plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nation’s voting procedures, seeing an opportunity with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress. They want to push through long-sought changes such as voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. They say the measures are needed to restore public confidence in elections. That's after an erosion of trust that Democrats note has been fueled by false claims from Donald Trump and his allies of widespread fraud in the 2020 election. Democrats say they are willing to work with the GOP but want any changes to make it easier, not harder, to vote. Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out NEW YORK (AP) — A lot of Americans, after an intense presidential election campaign, are looking for a break in political news. That's evident in cable television news ratings and a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll found nearly two-thirds of Americans saying they've found the need recently to cut down on their consumption of political and government news. That's particularly true among Democrats following President-elect Donald Trump's victory, although a significant number of Republicans and independents feel the same way. Cable networks MSNBC and CNN are really seeing a slump. That's also happened in years past for networks that particularly appeal to supporters of one candidate. Aviation experts say Russia's air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns Aviation experts say that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured. Azerbaijan is observing a nationwide day of mourning on Thursday for the victims of the crash. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus on Wednesday when it was diverted for reasons yet unclear and crashed while making an attempt to land in Aktau in Kazakhstan. Cellphone footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball. Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy battlefield losses KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy losses in Russia's Kursk region and face logistical difficulties as a result of Ukrainian attacks. The intelligence agency said Thursday that Ukrainian strikes near Novoivanovka inflicted heavy casualties on North Korean units. Ukraine's president said earlier this week that 3,000 North Korean troops have been killed and wounded in the fighting in the Kursk region. It marked the first significant estimate by Ukraine of North Korean casualties several weeks after Kyiv announced that North Korea had sent 10,000 to 12,000 troops to Russia to help it in the almost 3-year war. Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez, citing 'emotional toll,' seeks sentencing delay in wake of wife's trial NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is asking a federal judge to delay his end-of-January sentencing on bribery charges, saying his family would suffer a “tremendous emotional toll” if the New Jersey Democrat was sentenced during his wife's trial. His lawyers told Judge Sidney H. Stein in a letter that Nadine Menendez would face a jury that might find it impossible not to hear about her husband's sentencing if it occurred eight days into her trial. The 70-year-old Menendez was convicted in July of 16 charges, including bribery. His wife, whose trial was postponed when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, faces much of the same evidence as her husband. How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The benchmark index posted its first back-to-back annual gains of more than 20% since 1998. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn’t just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin and gold surged and “Roaring Kitty” reappeared to briefly reignite the meme stock craze.Professional Photo Booth Rentals for Corporate Events in JacksonvilleMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's stirring locker room tribute to his team last week at Seattle was respectfully interrupted by seven-year veteran right tackle Brian O'Neill, who flipped the script on the game ball awards by tossing one to the boss in honor of his second 13-win season in three years. The Vikings have obliterated even the most optimistic of external predictions for this transitional season, taking a sparkling 13-2 record into their matchup against the Green Bay Packers that has made O'Connell the current favorite for the NFL Coach of the Year award. “It’s a credit to who he is as a person, as a coach and as a leader,” tight end T.J. Hockenson said. “We’re very fortunate to be able to play under him.” The Vikings can not only win the NFC North for a second time in three seasons, but get the No. 1 seed with a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the NFC tournament if they beat both the Packers at home on Sunday and the Detroit Lions on the road next week. Don't expect the Vikings to ponder that possibility, though, as tantalizing as it would be. “It can be a very tired cliché to talk about going 1-0 until you’ve systematically built your entire operation daily of just trying to do that every single day,” O'Connell said after Minnesota's eighth consecutive victory . “These guys, it’s not a cliché at that point. It becomes part of your football foundation and the makeup of your locker room, of your leadership, your coaching staff.” The Packers could be forgiven for being less than impressed by the impact O'Connell has made, for a reason beyond simply him coaching their biggest rival. Green Bay enjoyed even better out-of-the-gate success under coach Matt LaFleur, who was hired in 2019 and won 13 regular-season games in each of his first three years. Though they're in third place at 11-4, two games behind the Lions and the Vikings, the Packers too have secured a place in the playoffs even if they can't win their loaded division. They'll likely be the visiting team as long as they're alive this postseason. "I think that just all of us going against one another, it’s forced you to be at your best every week," LaFleur said. “You can’t afford a slip-up, just to keep up with everybody.” The road team has won each of the past three matchups in this series. The Packers are 0-4 against the teams with the top three records in the NFC: Detroit, Minnesota and Philadelphia. “We’ve got to be able to go win these games against the really good teams in the league and set ourselves up for the situation we’ll be in for the playoffs,” quarterback Jordan Love said. Aaron Jones rushed for 93 yards on 22 carries for Minnesota in a 31-29 victory at Green Bay on Sept. 29. Released by the Packers for salary cap relief in favor of their premier free agency addition, the three-plus-years-younger Josh Jacobs, Jones just hit the 1,000-yard mark last week and can't hide from the significance of facing his former team. "They respect you because they were on your team or they've seen the work that you put in, but you want to gain their respect in another way from playing against them, like, ‘Man, this dude is really as good as I thought he was,’" Jones said. Jacobs, for his part, is fourth in the NFL entering Week 17 with 1,216 rushing yards for the most by a Packers player in a season since Ryan Grant (1,253) in 2009. The earlier matchup this season featured seven combined turnovers, four by the Packers and three by the Vikings. Both of these teams are among the NFL's best in the turnover department, with Green Bay at a plus-12 margin and Minnesota at a plus-10. The Packers have allowed a total of three sacks and have committed just two turnovers over their past five games. The Vikings are eagerly anticipating the return of second-year linebacker Ivan Pace, the sparkplug who has missed four games on injured reserve with a hamstring strain. They’ll be cautious with him and the tricky nature of that injury, but getting Pace back in the middle of the action with fellow linebacker Blake Cashman would be a big boost to the play-calling options for defensive coordinator Brian Flores. “He flies around. When he blitzes, he’s as impactful as anybody, and when you can really get him and Cash out there at the same time, they both can really play to their strengths,” O’Connell said. “They’re both really good blitzers. Cash is phenomenal in coverage and reading the quarterback, and when you can kind of pair those guys together, run and pass, that’s when we’re at our best.” Brayden Narveson missed both of his field-goal attempts for Green Bay, from 37 and 49 yards, in the two-point decision at Lambeau Field in Week 4. The Packers released Narveson a couple of weeks later in favor of 11-year veteran Brandon McManus, who has gone 16 of 17 on field-goal tries including game-winners as time expired against Houston and Jacksonville. 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Marvis client provides visibility from device to cloud, helping optimize Wi Fi experience 12-23-2024 07:38 PM CET | Industry, Real Estate & Construction Press release from: ABNewswire In today's enterprises, Wi Fi performance is closely linked to business performance.Unstable connections not only reduce productivity, but also impose a heavy burden on IT network administrators who strive to ensure a seamless Wi Fi experience. With the number of devices connected to the network far exceeding before, a clear understanding of network performance and insightful guidance has quickly become a critical business requirement. Throughout history, insights into network performance have not been comprehensive enough, and only limited understanding of the network can be obtained from the access point (AP) level. Deeply understanding the clients connected to the access point has always been a challenge in the industry. However, Juniper Networks has made this situation a thing of the past. With Marvis Registered With the launch of the client, you can now directly understand users' Wi Fi experience through their devices in an unprecedented way. We would like to share with you how the Marvis client enhances network management and troubleshooting, providing IT teams with the client data and tools needed to proactively optimize network performance. In this article, we will explore how the Marvis client, together with the Marvis Virtual Network Assistant (VNA), can provide you with deeper visibility and faster troubleshooting, resulting in an excellent user experience. Understanding Wi Fi from the client-side perspective Understanding how clients perceive the network has always been a major challenge for Wi Fi networks. End users often provide feedback on issues such as connection interruptions, slow data transmission rates, or roaming problems, but due to a lack of understanding of the affected devices, administrators find it difficult to isolate and diagnose the root cause.The Marvis client supports a detailed understanding of the Wi Fi experience at the end-user device level, thereby solving this challenge. After installing the Marvis client on Android, Windows, or macOS devices, IT managers can access a large amount of information, including device type, operating system, RF hardware, firmware, and connection information. The Marvis client forwards the information to Juniper Networks Mist Registered Cloud, analyzed by Marvis to provide insightful guidance.For example, when a device experiences connectivity issues, the Marvis client can determine whether the problem is caused by a specific driver version, signal interference, or non-standard RF firmware configuration. These refined insights enable network administrators to quickly identify and resolve issues, thereby reducing the average time to resolution (MTTR). Integration with Marvis VNA The Marvis client is not alone. This tool is integrated with Juniper Networks' groundbreaking AI native assistant, Marvis VNA, which can analyze network data in real-time, identify problems, and propose solutions. With its own AI native capabilities, Marvis VNA can continuously extract data from network and client devices, helping you fully understand the network environment. The integration of Marvis client and Marvis VNA completes a key component of Juniper Networks' AI native network support model. Through this integration, IT The team has a comprehensive understanding of the network, from access points to connected clients, and can diagnose and solve problems with high precision. Whether it's identifying coverage gaps, understanding how clients roam between access points, or visualizing device connectivity status, the Marvis client allows you to have a clear understanding of everything happening on the network and optimize user experience through data-driven decision-making. Enhance experience and reduce costs The Marvis client can bring many benefits to IT teams and users: 1. Visibility from devices to the cloud: The Marvis client collects and displays detailed device attributes to help you understand client behavior. This enables IT teams to understand how devices interact with the network and how clients perceive network performance. 2. Proactive problem-solving: By utilizing Marvis VNA to continuously monitor network data, your team can quickly identify and resolve potential issues before they escalate. The Marvis client can provide device specific data to improve the accuracy of root cause analysis, reduce MTTR, and minimize downtime. 3. Improving user experience: By understanding the specific situation of device connections, roaming, and network experience, IT Managers can fine tune network configurations to ensure a better user experience. This ability is particularly advantageous for mobile environments such as enterprise offices and large campuses. 4 Cost savings and improved operational efficiency: Automated insights and proactive measures can reduce the need for manual troubleshooting and on-site support, resulting in significant cost savings. Using Marvis VNA as a trusted assistant to your IT team allows your team to focus on strategic planning rather than dealing with network issues. Establish new standards for network visibility and support The combination of Marvis client with Marvis VNA and Mist AI sets new standards for network visibility and support. By providing insights directly from the client level, it can help you gain a deeper understanding of users' network experience and how to solve problems more effectively.As the network environment becomes increasingly complex, solutions such as Marvis client will play an irreplaceable role in maintaining excellent user experience. With powerful AI native features and client level visibility, your network management team can proactively identify and solve problems, optimize network performance, and provide excellent services to end users. Media Contact Company Name: MaoTong Technology (HK) Limited. Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=marvis-client-provides-visibility-from-device-to-cloud-helping-optimize-wi-fi-experience ] Country: China Website: https://www.maotongtechhk.com/ This release was published on openPR.RENTON — The Seahawks waived cornerback/kick returner Dee Williams, clearing way to claim receiver/returner Jaelon Darden off waivers from Cleveland on Thursday. Darden has played in 31 NFL games with Tampa Bay and Cleveland since 2021 and has extensive return experience, with 78 punt returns for 760 yards in his career and 27 kickoff returns for 565. He is not listed as having any fumbles in 115 career combined kickoff and punt returns. Darden had 22 punt returns for 234 yards with a long of 28 for the Browns this season before being waived on Wednesday. Williams is the second returner waived by the team in four days in the wake of a mistake-filled game against the Jets Sunday. The Seahawks on Monday waived veteran receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. , who has since signed with the Chargers’ practice squad. Shenault and Williams lost fumbles in the game as the Jets took an early 21-7 lead before the Seahawks rallied for a 26-21 win. Williams also lost two fumbles on punts earlier in the season. Williams has been the Seahawks' only punt returner this year with 15 for 111 yards. Williams and Shenault were the team’s two primary kickoff returners, handling all but two of the 27 returns they've had this season — running back Kenny McIntosh handled the others. McIntosh, running back Zach Charbonnet and receiver Cody White have been practicing kickoff returns in the portions of practices open to the media this week. Darden likely takes over the punt returner role now, but the Seahawks also listed receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba as their backup at that spot. But assuming Darden arrives by Friday he will likely have enough time to be able to return punts when the Seahawks play at Arizona in a game pivotal to Seattle's hopes of winning the NFC West. Williams made the team as an undrafted free agent out of Tennessee almost solely for his return ability, leading the Seahawks in punt and kickoff returns in the preseason. Williams has struggled with ball control at times during the season, muffing two punts earlier in the year for turnovers in the opener against Denver and a home loss to Buffalo, as well as the fumbled kickoff Sunday against the Jets. The Seahawks could be hoping to re-sign Williams to the practice squad if he goes unclaimed off waivers. Going on waivers means any other team has a 24-hour window to claim Williams. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound Darden entered the league as a fourth-round pick of Tampa Bay in 2021 out of North Texas. He has nine receptions for 75 yards in his career. Darden has several times played against the Seahawks, including in a preseason game for Cleveland in August at Lumen Field when he caught two passes for 49 yards with along of 37. He also had two kickoff returns for 42 yards while playing with Tampa Bay in 2022 against Seattle in the Bucs' win over the Seahawks in Munich.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley wanted to be a student in team history before he had a chance to make some with the Eagles. The running back who had just signed with Philadelphia for $26 million guaranteed took a deep dive on some of the franchise’s greats out of the backfield. He learned about Wilbert Montgomery. Brushed up on LeSean McCoy. Barkley then put them in his sights — and this week against Carolina, he could become the top single-season rusher in Eagles history. Get past those two Eagles Hall of Famers and the target narrows: McCoy has a chance to break Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season rushing mark of 2,105 yards, set in 1984. “That’s your goal,” Barkley said. “You want to come in here, you want to leave a legacy on a place, on a franchise.” Here’s where things stand with Barkley in his pursuit of records: — Barkley has an NFL-best 1,499 yards rushing through 12 games, an average of 124.9 yards per game. At that pace and with one more game to play than Dickerson, he would surpass the NFL mark that’s stood for 40 years. — Barkley needs to run for 108 yards against the Panthers to break McCoy’s Eagles record of 1,607 yards set in 2013. Montgomery ran for 1,512 yards in 1978. “I’m aware of the things I can accomplish,” Barkley said. “The way I accomplish that is sticking to the script.” The Eagles (10-2) have won eight straight to take control of the NFC East and remain in the hunt for the No. 1 seed in the conference. Barkley — with a little help from Jalen Hurts — has largely led the way and moved into MVP consideration. The former New York Giant also ranks third in the league with 11 rushing touchdowns. It’s reasonable to expect Barkley to pile on the yards against Carolina (3-9). The Panthers are 32nd in the league against the run and just allowed Tampa Bay’s Bucky Irving to run for a career-high 152 yards last week (he had never broken 100). “It’s incredible what he is doing. The record has stood up for a while. I mean 17 games or 14 games, it’s ridiculous,” Panthers defensive lineman Shy Tuttle said. “It’s a record that has been held for a long time and whoever breaks it, Saquon or someone else, it’s an incredible achievement.” Barkley leads the NFL with four rushing touchdowns of 25-plus yards this season and tied Montgomery for the most 100-yards games in an Eagles season with eight. “You get to see the player on Sundays. We get to see the person every other day during the week,” offensive coordinator Kellen Moore said. “He’s special. At the end of the day, he’s a special teammate, special person. The way he connects with everyone, rallies everyone together. He’s one of the best.” Putting last week behind him Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is eager to get back on the field and put last week behind him. Carolina’s leading rusher had a costly fumble in overtime last Sunday against Tampa Bay as the Panthers were driving for a potential game-winning field goal, resulting in a 26-23 loss to division rival Tampa Bay. A dejected Hubbard remained on the bench for several minutes after the loss. “You definitely use it as motivation,” Hubbard said. “I have come a long way and I know what it’s like to play great football. That was a big mistake on my end, but I don’t just lose all of the work I have put in because of that one mistake.” Get down, Young man Bryce Young is beginning to show he can be a factor with his legs, scoring on a 10-yard run last week against the Buccaneers. However, Young still receives plenty of good-natured ribbing from his teammates when it comes to his sliding ability, which the QB has previously admitted is limited because he wasn’t much of a baseball player. “He definitely has to work on his slide,” Hubbard said. “He has been making people miss so he hasn’t had to slide like that a lot. I mean I’m not trying to hate on my dog’s slide but it’s just a work in progress. He will be all right.” Oh, those Philly fans Panthers guard Robert Hunt said it’s always interesting playing in Philadelphia because of the team’s passionate fan base. Last year, while Hunt was playing for the Dolphins, he said an Eagles fan attempted to board the Miami team bus. “They have some characters there — some people who don’t really give a damn,” Hunt said. “He was trying to trash-talk us. But he was confident and that is what makes them them.” Hunt said the fan never made it on the bus. “Aw hell no, we would have stomped that boy,” Hunt said with a laugh. “He tried. He was talking his noise. Good for him. I don’t want to say you want a fan base like that, but you want a fan base that cares about the team.” ___ AP Sports Writer Steve Reed in Charlotte, North Carolina, contributed to this report. ___ AP NFL:France's second woman premier makes surprise frontline returnMarvis client provides visibility from device to cloud, helping optimize Wi Fi experience 12-23-2024 07:38 PM CET | Industry, Real Estate & Construction Press release from: ABNewswire In today's enterprises, Wi Fi performance is closely linked to business performance.Unstable connections not only reduce productivity, but also impose a heavy burden on IT network administrators who strive to ensure a seamless Wi Fi experience. With the number of devices connected to the network far exceeding before, a clear understanding of network performance and insightful guidance has quickly become a critical business requirement. Throughout history, insights into network performance have not been comprehensive enough, and only limited understanding of the network can be obtained from the access point (AP) level. Deeply understanding the clients connected to the access point has always been a challenge in the industry. However, Juniper Networks has made this situation a thing of the past. With Marvis Registered With the launch of the client, you can now directly understand users' Wi Fi experience through their devices in an unprecedented way. We would like to share with you how the Marvis client enhances network management and troubleshooting, providing IT teams with the client data and tools needed to proactively optimize network performance. In this article, we will explore how the Marvis client, together with the Marvis Virtual Network Assistant (VNA), can provide you with deeper visibility and faster troubleshooting, resulting in an excellent user experience. Understanding Wi Fi from the client-side perspective Understanding how clients perceive the network has always been a major challenge for Wi Fi networks. End users often provide feedback on issues such as connection interruptions, slow data transmission rates, or roaming problems, but due to a lack of understanding of the affected devices, administrators find it difficult to isolate and diagnose the root cause.The Marvis client supports a detailed understanding of the Wi Fi experience at the end-user device level, thereby solving this challenge. After installing the Marvis client on Android, Windows, or macOS devices, IT managers can access a large amount of information, including device type, operating system, RF hardware, firmware, and connection information. The Marvis client forwards the information to Juniper Networks Mist Registered Cloud, analyzed by Marvis to provide insightful guidance.For example, when a device experiences connectivity issues, the Marvis client can determine whether the problem is caused by a specific driver version, signal interference, or non-standard RF firmware configuration. These refined insights enable network administrators to quickly identify and resolve issues, thereby reducing the average time to resolution (MTTR). Integration with Marvis VNA The Marvis client is not alone. This tool is integrated with Juniper Networks' groundbreaking AI native assistant, Marvis VNA, which can analyze network data in real-time, identify problems, and propose solutions. With its own AI native capabilities, Marvis VNA can continuously extract data from network and client devices, helping you fully understand the network environment. The integration of Marvis client and Marvis VNA completes a key component of Juniper Networks' AI native network support model. Through this integration, IT The team has a comprehensive understanding of the network, from access points to connected clients, and can diagnose and solve problems with high precision. Whether it's identifying coverage gaps, understanding how clients roam between access points, or visualizing device connectivity status, the Marvis client allows you to have a clear understanding of everything happening on the network and optimize user experience through data-driven decision-making. Enhance experience and reduce costs The Marvis client can bring many benefits to IT teams and users: 1. Visibility from devices to the cloud: The Marvis client collects and displays detailed device attributes to help you understand client behavior. This enables IT teams to understand how devices interact with the network and how clients perceive network performance. 2. Proactive problem-solving: By utilizing Marvis VNA to continuously monitor network data, your team can quickly identify and resolve potential issues before they escalate. The Marvis client can provide device specific data to improve the accuracy of root cause analysis, reduce MTTR, and minimize downtime. 3. Improving user experience: By understanding the specific situation of device connections, roaming, and network experience, IT Managers can fine tune network configurations to ensure a better user experience. This ability is particularly advantageous for mobile environments such as enterprise offices and large campuses. 4 Cost savings and improved operational efficiency: Automated insights and proactive measures can reduce the need for manual troubleshooting and on-site support, resulting in significant cost savings. Using Marvis VNA as a trusted assistant to your IT team allows your team to focus on strategic planning rather than dealing with network issues. Establish new standards for network visibility and support The combination of Marvis client with Marvis VNA and Mist AI sets new standards for network visibility and support. By providing insights directly from the client level, it can help you gain a deeper understanding of users' network experience and how to solve problems more effectively.As the network environment becomes increasingly complex, solutions such as Marvis client will play an irreplaceable role in maintaining excellent user experience. With powerful AI native features and client level visibility, your network management team can proactively identify and solve problems, optimize network performance, and provide excellent services to end users. Media Contact Company Name: MaoTong Technology (HK) Limited. Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=marvis-client-provides-visibility-from-device-to-cloud-helping-optimize-wi-fi-experience ] Country: China Website: https://www.maotongtechhk.com/ This release was published on openPR.