Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan was detained by the Delhi Police on Saturday in connection with an alleged extortion case dating back to 2023. The detention comes shortly after the release of an alleged audio clip by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in which Balyan is purportedly heard discussing extortion tactics with a gangster to target a businessman. According to the Delhi Police Crime Branch, Balyan is currently being questioned as part of their ongoing investigation into the extortion case. "AAP MLA Naresh Balyan has been detained by Delhi Police and is being questioned by the crime branch in the alleged 2023 extortion case," ANI quoted the police as saying. Earlier today, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva accused the AAP of "extorting money from the public" in the national capital. The accusations followed the release of an alleged audio clip by the BJP, in which AAP MLA Naresh Balyan is purportedly heard discussing extortion tactics with a gangster to target a businessman. The BJP's move to release the audio clip has intensified the political debate, with Sachdeva alleging that AAP's leadership is involved in illegal activities aimed at exploiting the people of Delhi. While the authenticity of the clip is yet to be verified, the accusations have drawn significant attention, fueling further scrutiny of the AAP's operations in the city. "Arvind Kejriwal's criminal face is now evident. He is out on bail, and his MLA is involved in looting the public. According to the audio clips circulating on social media, Naresh Balyan, the MLA from Uttam Nagar, is giving tips to gangsters, instructing them to threaten people and extort money, which is then shared," Sachdeva was quoted as saying in an IANS report. "This is the condition of the AAP MLAs, who were elected to serve the public but are now exploiting them. This exposes the true criminal face of the AAP," he further said. The BJP leader demanded swift action from investigative agencies, urging them to ensure that individuals like Balyan, who allegedly use gangsters for extortion, are brought to justice. "The MLA himself is accused of using gangsters to extort money from his close associates, including a builder. Agencies must investigate and ensure such individuals are put behind bars. The safety of Delhiites is at stake, and action is necessary based on the evidence provided," he said. Sachdeva expressed concerns about the alleged connections between AAP MLA Naresh Balyan and gangster Kapil Sangwan, also known as "Nandu," who is reportedly operating from London. "Earlier, BJP accused Naresh Balyan of collusion with Kapil Sangwan. Sangwan is a Najafgarh resident and has been accused in the murder case of INLD leader Nafe Singh," Sachdeva said. He also criticized AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for shifting the blame and avoiding responsibility. "Kejriwal always attacks the Centre for the deteriorating law and order in Delhi but never addresses issues under his purview like water supply and roads," Sachdeva said. He questioned why Kejriwal refuses to address critical issues such as poor road conditions, water supply problems, high electricity bills, and the alleged corruption surrounding the 'Sheesh Mahal' and the excise policy case. "He should focus on answering for his governance failures rather than making irrelevant statements. The people of Delhi deserve accountability," Sachdeva added.
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Knight stops 20 shots, Florida rolls past Carolina 6-0 for 2nd win over 'Canes in as many daysAndrej Stojakovic made 11 free throws to help craft a team-high 20 points, freshman Jeremiah Wilkinson had his second consecutive big game off the bench and Cal ran its winning streak to three with an 83-77 nonconference victory over Sacramento State on Sunday afternoon in Berkeley, Calif. Wilkinson finished with 16 points and Rytis Petraitis 13 for the Golden Bears (5-1), whose only loss this season was at Vanderbilt. Jacob Holt went for a season-high 25 points for the Hornets (1-4), who dropped their fourth straight after a season-opening win over Cal State Maritime. Seeking a fourth straight home win, Cal led by as many as 12 points in the first half and 40-33 at halftime before Sacramento State rallied. The Hornets used a 14-5 burst out of the gate following the intermission to grab a 47-45 lead. Julian Vaughns had a 3-pointer and three-point play in the run. But Cal dominated pretty much the rest of the game, taking the lead for good on a Petraitis 3-pointer with 14:50 remaining. Stojakovic, a transfer from rival Stanford, went 11-for-15 at the foul line en route to his third 20-point game of the young season. Cal outscored Sacramento State 26-17 on free throws to more than account for the margin of victory. Coming off a 23-point explosion in his first extended action of the season, Wilkinson hit five of his 10 shots Sunday. The Golden Bears outshot the Hornets 47.2 percent to 43.1 percent. Joshua Ola-Joseph contributed 10 points and six rebounds, Mady Sissoko also had 10 points and Petraitis found time for a team-high five assists. Holt complemented his 25 points with a game-high eight rebounds. He made four 3-pointers, as did Vaughns en route to 18 points, helping Sacramento State outscore Cal 30-21 from beyond the arc. EJ Neal added 16 points for the Hornets, while Emil Skytta tied for game-high assist honors with five to go with seven points. --Field Level MediaSeveral times following New England’s to the Buffalo Bills, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said he wanted to review the game film before making a final assessment of his team’s performance. He did, and on Monday he said the overarching feeling he was left with was one of pride. Going toe-to-toe with one of the best teams in the NFL is commendable. Mayo also remains confident this group has even more room for growth over its final two games this season. “To be frank, I don’t believe in good losses,” Mayo said. “I think there’s a lot to learn from the game. Look, we’re headed in the right direction, but it’s all about consistency, and we have to do that on a down-after-down, a game-after-game basis to be successful in this league.” What is also clear is that despite their 3-12 record, Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye wants people to know that he and his teammates believe in their coach. No matter what conversations might be going on outside the Patriots locker room regarding shortcomings by the coaching staff, or Mayo’s job status. “We’ve got his back, and he’s coached us hard. He wants to win. We all want to win. We’re all frustrated,” Maye said. “We’re just plays away, and it’s basically me turning the ball over. I think it’s just a testament to these guys that keep fighting. We keep fighting. Shoot, we’re not going to make the playoffs; we’re out of the race, and these guys are coming in, frustrated when we don’t score. ... So, I think we’re building something good, building something that feels right here, and I’m proud to be a Patriot.” The Patriots entered the week scoring only 7.5 points per game in the first half this season, which ranked 29th in the NFL. The offense woke up with 14 points in the first half on Sunday, notching multiple offensive touchdowns in the first half for the first time in 2024. Stopping the run has been an issue for New England’s defense for most of the season and it was on display against the Bills. With Buffalo trailing 14-0 in the second quarter, running back James Cook sliced through the interior of the Patriots defense and broke free for a 46-yard TD run. It was a big chunk of Buffalo’s 172 yards on the ground for the game. CB Jonathan Jones. He was tasked with being the primary defender on Buffalo’s top receiver Khalil Shakir for most of the game. The veteran held his own, helping limit the Bills’ leader in catches and receiving yards to only two catches for 22 yards on six targets. Jones also forced a fumble by Shakir in the fourth quarter, though Shakir was able to recover it. Marte Mapu. The linebacker started at safety with Jabrill Peppers sidelined with a hamstring injury. Mapu was strong for most of the game and had a chance to set up the Patriots offense in the second quarter when he snagged his second career interception, picking off Josh Allen’s pass in the end zone. But Mapu decided to run the ball out of the end zone and was tackled on the New England 1-yard line. The poor starting field position eventually led to a punt and the Patriots couldn’t add to their 14-7 lead. The Patriots didn’t announce any injuries during the game. But along with Peppers, cornerback Marcus Jones also sat out with a hip injury. 2-6 — The Patriots’ record in one-score games this season. Four of those have been by three or fewer points. 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Barcelona loses at home for the first time this seasonAvoid credit shock and check your credit rating online before applying for a loan. Applying for a home loan? You might want to check your credit score before going ahead. Even better – check your credit history, says Canstar data insights director Sally Tindall. While there are a range of things that ruin credit scores, poor credit conduct being a big one, lenders look much deeper than the numerical values assigned to us by credit reporting bodies when assessing the risk we pose as borrowers, she says. “A lender might look at your credit score as a quick way of checking for any red flags but, far more importantly, they will be going through your credit history line-by-line to see how you’ve managed debts in the past, along with what debts you currently have,” she says. “If you are gearing up to apply for a home loan, it’s worth ordering a copy of your credit report so you can be across what the bank is going to learn about you when they inevitably go and read through your credit history.” Lenders don’t just look at your credit score – they also check your full credit history. BAD HISTORY LOWERS YOUR SCORE When it comes to the things that actually give you a low and therefore bad credit score, poor credit history often tops the list, says mortgage broker Andrew Rennie from Helping Hand Finance. MORE: ‘Unfair’ bank lending policy under fire When to actually expect rate cut “You might think that only being a few days late on paying your bills is no big deal and saving you money, but late payments on things like credit cards and utility bills can decrease your score,” Rennie says. Helping Hand Finance mortgage broker Andrew Rennie. Since a credit report looks at the previous 24 months of conduct, it often takes quite some time before a borrower’s slate can be wiped clean. “Having credit cards or personal loans in arrears also impacts credit scores, as does multiple instances of late payments of 30-plus days,” he adds. “Applying for hardship or repayment holidays with lenders also brings your credit score down.” Mortgage broker Daniel O’Brien from PFS Financial Services says defaults, court judgments and bankruptcy are the worst offenders when it comes to ruining a borrower’s credit score. “Applying for short term ‘payday’ loans” also has an impact, he says. A good mortgage broker will check your credit history and score before lodging any applications. SHOPPING FOR LOANS If you are applying for multiple home loan applications it could affect your credit report, says Tindall. “Frequent applications can signal to lenders that you may be experiencing financial difficulties, while in other cases it might be that you’re just shopping around,” she says. “Each new credit application is typically listed on your report, including the ones that are rejected.” “That said, the diligence of banks in the home loan assessment process means a handful of credit inquiries that can easily be explained is unlikely to trip you up.” Needing to roll over a pre-approval multiple times doesn’t tend to affect a borrower’s credit score, says Rennie. Rolling over your pre-approval generally doesn’t affect your credit score. “Any lenders that extend a pre-approval generally just want evidence that your financial situation hasn’t changed and will generally want updated pay slips and confirmation from the borrower that their circumstances are the same before extending a pre-approval,” he says. Tindall says “While home loan pre-approvals show up on your credit file, try not to let this stress you out too much, even if you have to roll it over for another few months because you haven’t yet found the home of your dreams.” “This is quite a normal process for someone looking to buy a home, particularly in a market where stock has been in short supply. “If your new bank asks, you’ve got a very reasonable explanation at the ready.” Canstar Data Insights director Sally Tindall. Picture: supplied ACE YOUR CREDIT SCORE A good credit history is key to keeping a good credit score and essential if you want to maximise your chances of being approved for a home loan. Here are a few things that may help to keep your credit score in healthy shape. 1. Check your credit score and credit report for free online 2. Make a habit out of paying every bill on time 3. If you think you’re in danger of missing a bill, contact your provider in advance to discuss your options 4. Avoid applying for multiple home loans and engage a mortgage broker instead 5. Understand that taking repayment pauses will bring your credit score down 6. Get rid of Buy-Now-Pay-Later facilities, which Rennie says reduce your credit score and affect your borrowing capacity MORE: Outrage as Aussies can’t afford to live in Australia Loo-dicrous way to add thousands to your home value Where you can invest for under $500kThis Timberwolves roster is different than the one from a year ago. That much is obvious in games, as Karl-Anthony Towns’ consistent scoring and general size is missed, as is the playmaking and ball security of guys like Kyle Anderson and Jordan McLaughlin. ADVERTISEMENT But their absences have been felt in the locker room, as well. Towns was a consistent source of positivity for the team. Anderson was one of the loudest vocal leaders. The latter can be especially difficult to replace, especially because it can be uncomfortable to speak up when things are going poorly and something needs to change. That was the position Anthony Edwards has found himself in early this season. Edwards has been praised for his leadership through his first four years on Minnesota’s roster. Mostly, that all came via positivity and example. Edwards can be coached hard, which gave the greenlight for the coaches to treat everyone else the same way. Edwards was also quick to credit his teammates around him for their contributions to the cause, and was eager and willing to spend time with and talk to anyone on the roster, players No. 1-15. He’ll also stand up for any of his teammates if the occasion ever arises. That’s why he has been so beloved in the locker room and why he was viewed as such a leader, even at his young age. ADVERTISEMENT But with Anderson’s departure, Edwards was now tasked with leading even through choppy waters. And the waves have been rather large through the first quarter of the season. Minnesota’s defense has fallen off a cliff in comparison to where it was a year ago. After never even as many as three consecutive games during the 2023-24 regular season, the Wolves endured a four-game losing skid earlier this week. At that point, words were exchanged, both publicly and privately. A halftime hash out during Minnesota’s loss Wednesday to Sacramento got the conversation rolling. Mike Conley got the dialogue started, but all indications are that Edwards was a healthy participant. Edwards noted it’s difficult to know what to say in those times. “Because you look at everybody, and everybody got a different agenda. It’s like, ‘What the (heck) am I supposed to say?’ You know what I mean?” Edwards said. “I’m trying to get better in that aspect, figure out what the hell to say to get everybody on the same agenda, because everybody right now is on different agendas. I think that’s one of the main culprits of why we’re losing, because everybody out there got their own agenda. I guess their imagination of what’s supposed to be going on, and what’s really happening.” Nickeil Alexander-Walker told reporters at Friday’s shootaround that this is the most vocal Edwards has ever been. And while the intention of everyone’s messages are pure, “sometimes it’s not always worded the right way.” ADVERTISEMENT “I think we’ve crossed that line of, ‘Man, I feel like you’re not hearing the message.’ It’s tough to be called out, because you start to feel like, ‘OK, are you saying I’m the reason?’ No one wants to be at fault,” Alexander-Walker said. “But at the end of the day, I definitely think that guys are open to hearing it better. And I think it just came from a stand point of, at a point and time in the conversation, there was a comeback. It was going back and forth now, as opposed to receiving it (and saying), ‘OK, I got you.’ That’s how it’s going to be. It’s very rare that someone is just going to be able to be called out and not have anything to say. “It’s human nature to be defensive, at the end of the day. But kind of remembering what we’re here for, and if I’m being called out, chances are I’ve got to look in the mirror and be better.” It’s a delicate dance. There has to be an environment rooted in accountability, but you also have to be sure not to lose teammates, as Jimmy Butler was criticized for doing during his short stint in Minnesota a few years ago. ADVERTISEMENT And while it’s never ideal for a team to be living through a stretch of basketball the quality of which falls significantly short of the expectation, these stretches will likely lead to growth for Edwards, if not on the court, then in the locker room. You can’t steer a ship to a title if you don’t know how to navigate turbulent tides. Day by day, loss by loss, Edwards is learning how to spin the wheel. ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .A former principal has blamed “tall poppy syndrome” for the country’s staggering bullying statistics, saying we’re “too laidback” and refuse to impose “consequences for bad behaviour.” Tall poppy syndrome refers to a cultural phenomenon where people are resented, bullied, criticised or shunned because of their success, status, or achievements. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Former principal explains why Aussie kids are the most bullied in the world. About one in six students are bullied at school according to an Australian Council for Educational Research survey reported by The Daily Telegraph at the weekend , making Australian students the most bullied in the world and prompting the Albanese government to recommend a review. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has written to state and territory counterparts to push for a united effort to deal with bullying in classrooms and schoolyards, AAP reported. He recommended a short expert-led examination of current school procedures and best practice methods to address bullying. “This would inform policies across jurisdictions and sectors to provide children and parents confidence that no matter where their child goes to school, if they’re experiencing bullying, it will be managed in an appropriate way,” Clare wrote in the letter. The study will be funded by the government and report back to education ministers with options on developing a national bullying standard. On Monday, Tracy Tully, who spent 38 years working in Queensland schools, joined Nat and Shirvo on Sunrise , with her take on why bullying rates in Australia were so high. “It’s called the tall poppy syndrome — it’s been around in Australia forever and sadly very few other countries suffer what we do. The reason being is because we’re too laidback and we don’t action consequences for poor behaviour and we need to,” Tully said. “What we do with the tall poppy syndrome, what we see the kids and their parents also sometimes enacting it, is that they beat down the ones who don’t have a voice. That’s just not good enough. And we can do better. A lot better for the children.” Tully slammed a national standard as being “too little, too late” to “save our youth”. “I’m appalled a something hasn’t been done by now,” Tully said. “Yes, we’re onto the social media, and mobile phones and more policies, and let’s change the curriculum. But that will not help our kids. “They’ve missed the boat, absolutely. “The ship has sailed out and left our children behind. Our children are our most precious priority in this nation, and they’re just not being looked after.” The review comes after Year 7 student Charlotte O’Brien, 12, took her own life in September after allegedly being bullied at Sydney’s Santa Sabina College. The federal government is simultaneously moving to ban Australians younger than 16 from social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit and X (formerly Twitter). Senior federal minister Murray Watt, who has school-aged children, said the Albanese government wasn’t just acting to combat online bullying. “There are going to be some differences across state borders,” he told reporters in Brisbane. “But I think the Australian public have spoken very clearly that they want to see greater government action and co-operation to stamp out bullying in schools and online.” Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta and X owner Elon Musk have warned the bipartisan-backed social media age limit will affect all Australians, with the method of its implementation remaining unclear. The federal government has ruled out mandatory digital IDs and the coalition has drawn a red line over their implementation. The legislation will go under the microscope during a single-day parliamentary hearing on Monday after a 24-hour window for submissions. The ban could come into effect as early as the end of 2025 due to a minimum 12-month lead time once it passes parliament. 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Several times following New England’s 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said he wanted to review the game film before making a final assessment of his team’s performance. He did, and on Monday he said the overarching feeling he was left with was one of pride. Going toe-to-toe with one of the best teams in the NFL is commendable. Mayo also remains confident this group has even more room for growth over its final two games this season. “To be frank, I don’t believe in good losses,” Mayo said. “I think there’s a lot to learn from the game. Look, we’re headed in the right direction, but it’s all about consistency, and we have to do that on a down-after-down, a game-after-game basis to be successful in this league.” What is also clear is that despite their 3-12 record, Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye wants people to know that he and his teammates believe in their coach. No matter what conversations might be going on outside the Patriots locker room regarding shortcomings by the coaching staff, or Mayo’s job status. “We’ve got his back, and he’s coached us hard. He wants to win. We all want to win. We’re all frustrated,” Maye said. “We’re just plays away, and it’s basically me turning the ball over. I think it’s just a testament to these guys that keep fighting. We keep fighting. Shoot, we’re not going to make the playoffs; we’re out of the race, and these guys are coming in, frustrated when we don’t score. ... So, I think we’re building something good, building something that feels right here, and I’m proud to be a Patriot.” The Patriots entered the week scoring only 7.5 points per game in the first half this season, which ranked 29th in the NFL. The offense woke up with 14 points in the first half on Sunday, notching multiple offensive touchdowns in the first half for the first time in 2024. Stopping the run has been an issue for New England’s defense for most of the season and it was on display against the Bills. With Buffalo trailing 14-0 in the second quarter, running back James Cook sliced through the interior of the Patriots defense and broke free for a 46-yard TD run. It was a big chunk of Buffalo’s 172 yards on the ground for the game. CB Jonathan Jones. He was tasked with being the primary defender on Buffalo’s top receiver Khalil Shakir for most of the game. The veteran held his own, helping limit the Bills’ leader in catches and receiving yards to only two catches for 22 yards on six targets. Jones also forced a fumble by Shakir in the fourth quarter, though Shakir was able to recover it. Marte Mapu. The linebacker started at safety with Jabrill Peppers sidelined with a hamstring injury. Mapu was strong for most of the game and had a chance to set up the Patriots offense in the second quarter when he snagged his second career interception, picking off Josh Allen’s pass in the end zone. But Mapu decided to run the ball out of the end zone and was tackled on the New England 1-yard line. The poor starting field position eventually led to a punt and the Patriots couldn’t add to their 14-7 lead. The Patriots didn’t announce any injuries during the game. But along with Peppers, cornerback Marcus Jones also sat out with a hip injury. 2-6 — The Patriots’ record in one-score games this season. Four of those have been by three or fewer points. The Patriots host the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Elmhurst native Fred Lorenzen got his start in auto racing as an 18-year old, racing stock cars at Soldier Field in Chicago in the early 1950s. Success there eventually led to racing stardom in a career in which Lorenzen was credited with 158 NASCAR starts and 26 wins, including the 1965 Daytona 500 and the World 600 that same year. In 1998 he was named one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers and in 2015 he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame , an accomplishment all the more remarkable given his Midwest roots at a time when the sport was dominated by Southerners. Fred Lorenzen, right, of Elmhurst, signs up to compete in the Old Dominion 250-mile stock car race to be run in Martinsville, Va. in 1966. H. Clay Earles, center, president of the track, looks happy over the entry. (Chicago Tribune archive) Lorenzen died Dec. 18, a few days before what would have been his 90th birthday, according to statements from his family and NASCAR. “The NASCAR Hall of Fame team joins the racing community in mourning the passing of Fred Lorenzen,” NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director Winston Kelley said in a statement, calling Lorenzen “a legend whose impact will forever be felt in the sport.” In a death notice, his family noted he had battled dementia for over 20 years. His daughter, Amanda Lorenzen Gardstrom, told the Tribune in 2015 she thought her father’s dementia might be related to long-ago crashes. Some of his memories were not so clear in 2015. But the Hall of Fame induction that January was a special time for Lorenzen and his family. “We all flew down to Charlotte,” Gardstrom said. “We were there for the whole weekend. I haven’t seen my dad so happy with a glow in his eyes and smiling for so long. “He was so happy – he recognized all his old racing buddies. What a gift to give to a man who’s given so much to NASCAR. That was the best thing.” Along with his racing success, Lorenzen’s personality helped put a face on the sport. “Fred’s nicknames personify him as well as anyone,” Kelley said. “Fast Freddie or Fearless Freddie described his penchant for driving fast and on the largest of NASCAR tracks. The Golden Boy was a nod to his Hollywood good looks. That combination made him one of the most successful and recognizable stars of NASCAR in the 1960’s and early 1970’s. His leading-man good looks and smooth driving earned him legions of fans and brought a new style and class to the sport.” Even before those early stock car races in the Chicago area, Lorenzen was speeding around the streets of Elmhurst in a lawnmower-powered go-kart he built. “He always had a passion for cars,” Gardstrom said in 2015. Fred Lorenzen, of Elmhurst, shows off his custom 1950 Ford with a 1954 Cadillac engine with 350 horse power at the All Class Auto Show held at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago on May 7, 1955. Next to Lorenzen is E.G. Braner, of Chicago, back left, and Bruce Mann, of Chicago, on right. (Phil Mascione/Chicago Tribune) Stan Kalwasinski, who writes about motor sports, called Lorenzen “a racing icon” in the Chicago area. Kalwasinski, who met Lorenzen several times, said he first heard of him around 1963 when network sports television shows included short clips or excerpts of auto races. Gardstrom said that after winning local United States Auto Club events in the late 1950s at both Soldier Field and at O’Hare Stadium — a former racing venue south of the airport — her father shifted gears. “He decided he wanted to try out NASCAR on his own,” she said, “but he went broke twice.” However, Lorenzen, also known as “The Elmhurst Express,” never gave up. He finally connected with Ralph Moody of the famed Holman Moody Ford racing group, and in late 1960 Moody offered him an opportunity to drive in NASCAR events. Lorenzen’s career with NASCAR was relatively short. Except for a brief comeback, he retired from racing in 1967, saying he was tired of the traveling and living out of hotels. He shifted gears again, transitioning into a successful career in real estate. Kelley said Lorenzen’s selection for the Hall of Fame recognized his overall success both on and off the track and his contributions to the sport. “He excelled on big tracks and big races,” Kelley said, noting that Lorenzen was the first driver to earn $100,000 in a season, doing so in 1963. Kelley also noted Lorenzen’s Elmhurst roots. “He was one of the first non-Southerners to come into NASCAR and have great success.” In addition to Gardstrom, Lorenzen’s survivors include his son Chris Lorenzen and two grandchildren. Graydon Megan is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.EASTON, Md., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TeraWulf Inc. (Nasdaq: WULF) (“TeraWulf” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of vertically integrated, next-generation digital infrastructure powered by predominantly zero-carbon energy, today announced that Sean Farrell has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Farrell will continue to report directly to Nazar Khan, Chief Technology Officer of TeraWulf. “This promotion reflects Sean’s exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to operational excellence, and the strong relationships he has cultivated within and outside the Company,” said Paul Prager, Chief Executive Officer of TeraWulf. “Our leadership team is a vital asset to TeraWulf, and Sean embodies the qualities that drive our success. His energy, passion, and determination will be invaluable as we enhance our high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) data center capabilities.” Prager further emphasized, “In this new role, which combines strategic vision with operational execution, we are positioning TeraWulf to navigate rapid expansion and unlock significant value. It is crucial that our leadership team delivers results for our shareholders. Sean’s promotion marks a significant step forward in our commitment to operational excellence and organic growth. His technical experience and tireless attitude are precisely what TeraWulf needs, and we are fortunate to have him on our team.” Mr. Farrell brings over 13 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in renewables, grid optimization, electric delivery, digitalization, and storage solutions across various business domains. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations at TeraWulf, where he coordinated and oversaw the Company's data center operations and vertical integration strategy. Before joining TeraWulf, Mr. Farrell was the North American Head of Onshore Sales and Marketing at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Inc., where he led product development, sales, and market strategy for onshore wind turbines in the U.S. and Canada. He began his career in the energy industry at Siemens Energy, progressing through roles of increasing responsibility within their Power System Sales organization, focusing on generation and electric delivery across diverse verticals for over a decade. “I am honored and excited by this opportunity to lead TeraWulf’s digital infrastructure operations,” said Sean Farrell. “Having worked alongside TeraWulf’s talented professionals for almost three years, I see substantial opportunities for growth and the expansion of our capacity to support HPC and AI compute workloads. I look forward to driving that growth in the coming years to be a top player in the space.” About TeraWulf TeraWulf develops, owns, and operates environmentally sustainable, next-generation data center infrastructure in the United States, specifically designed for Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Led by a team of seasoned energy entrepreneurs, the Company owns and operates the Lake Mariner facility situated on the expansive site of a now retired coal plant in Western New York. Currently, TeraWulf generates revenue primarily through Bitcoin mining, leveraging predominantly zero-carbon energy sources, including nuclear and hydroelectric power. Committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles that align with its business objectives, TeraWulf aims to deliver industry-leading economics in mining and data center operations at an industrial scale. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “plan,” “believe,” “goal,” “target,” “aim,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “outlook,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “continue,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “would” and other similar words and expressions, although the absence of these words or expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of TeraWulf’s management and are inherently subject to a number of factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions and their potential effects. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, among others: (1) conditions in the cryptocurrency mining industry, including fluctuation in the market pricing of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and the economics of cryptocurrency mining, including as to variables or factors affecting the cost, efficiency and profitability of cryptocurrency mining; (2) competition among the various providers of cryptocurrency mining services; (3) changes in applicable laws, regulations and/or permits affecting TeraWulf’s operations or the industries in which it operates, including regulation regarding power generation, cryptocurrency usage and/or cryptocurrency mining, and/or regulation regarding safety, health, environmental and other matters, which could require significant expenditures; (4) the ability to implement certain business objectives and to timely and cost-effectively execute integrated projects; (5) failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and/or on acceptable terms with regard to growth strategies or operations; (6) loss of public confidence in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies and the potential for cryptocurrency market manipulation; (7) adverse geopolitical or economic conditions, including a high inflationary environment; (8) the potential of cybercrime, money-laundering, malware infections and phishing and/or loss and interference as a result of equipment malfunction or break-down, physical disaster, data security breach, computer malfunction or sabotage (and the costs associated with any of the foregoing); (9) the availability, delivery schedule and cost of equipment necessary to maintain and grow the business and operations of TeraWulf, including mining equipment and infrastructure equipment meeting the technical or other specifications required to achieve its growth strategy; (10) employment workforce factors, including the loss of key employees; (11) litigation relating to TeraWulf and/or its business; and (12) other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Potential investors, stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. TeraWulf does not assume any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement after it was made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law or regulation. Investors are referred to the full discussion of risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements and the discussion of risk factors contained in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. Investors: Investors@terawulf.com Media: media@terawulf.com