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Tetairoa McMillan, one of the best wide receivers in Arizona history, will skip his final year of eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced on social media on Thursday. Projected as a top-10 draft pick, the 6-foot-5, 212-pound McMillan finished his illustrious career at Arizona with 3,423 receiving yards, breaking the mark set by Bobby Wade (3,351). In three seasons, the Hawaii native also posted the fourth-most catches (213) and third-most touchdowns (26) in school history. "Wildcat Nation, this journey has been everything I dreamed of and more," McMillan wrote on Instagram. "From the moment I committed to the University of Arizona, to every second spent wearing that Arizona jersey ... it's been an absolute honor. "The University of Arizona has provided me with the platform to grow and chase my dreams. ... Thank you from the bottom of my heart. To the best fans in the country, I appreciate you for all of the love and support you have given me these last 3 years. I will always be a Wildcat." In 2024, McMillan totaled 84 grabs (ninth in Division I) for 1,319 yards (third in Division I) and eight touchdowns for the 4-8 Wildcats. He also ranked third in Division I with 109.9 receiving yards per game. McMillan is a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the most outstanding receiver in college football. --Field Level MediaCristiano Ronaldo struck twice for Al Nassr as they continued to thrive in the AFC Champions League Elite, with the Saudi champions defeating Al Gharafa 3-1 in Qatar on Monday. The 39-year-old's contributions moved Al Nassr nearer to the last eight, needing just two points from their final three group games. Only Al Shorta on two points, with four games to play, can deny Ronaldo's side a place in the next round, after Persepolis drew 1-1 at Al Rayyan. Al Nassr captain Ronaldo had looked destined to endure a hugely frustrating game following a series of missed opportunities in the first half at Al Bayt Stadium. However, the Portugal star finally opened the scoring little more than 50 seconds into the second half, when he headed home Sultan Al Ghannam's cross from close range. Al Nassr then doubled their advantage through Angelo Gabriel, a summer signing from Chelsea, on 58 minutes, before the Brazilian turned provider six minutes later to tee up Ronaldo for his second. The goal took the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward to four goals in this season's rebranded competition before he was replaced on 74 minutes. Al Gharafa did pull one back through Joselu, a former team-mate of Ronaldo at Madrid. Yet their hopes of an unlikely late rally disappeared when Seydou Sano was sent off six minutes from the end of normal time for a second bookable offence. The win ensures Al Nassr remain unbeaten through five matches in the Western side of the draw, and move second in the 12-team table. (AFP)Taurus Daily Horoscope Today, Nov 26, 2024 predicts smart investments
No. 8 Kentucky flying high ahead of Western Kentucky meetingI am moving through my 60s at the rate of nots. Not as smart as I thought I was, not as fascinating, not as groovy. To be honest, on the spectrum from gravy to groovy, I was always at the Sunday roast end. I am not as energetic as I used to be, not as likely to sleep through the night, not able to drink coffee after lunch. Not as easily flustered. I am not so sure of my doubts either. A challenge for people in my boat is to gracefully make way for a younger generation. It is hard to allow others to have their voice when you like talking as much as I do. But the time has come. People aged over 65 should be given the option of not voting. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto There is one small change that might help people in my age group to relinquish control. Like most Australians, I am a firm believer in compulsory voting. To me, democracy does not mean that you may choose your government if you want to. It means that you do choose. When you consider local, state and federal elections, we are required to sacrifice on average half an hour a year. This is a small level of engagement for all the benefits we get. Voting is usually a pleasant experience with innocuous banter about dogs, which often accompany voters, possibly as political advisers. Those who hail the democracy sausage often overlook the democracy cake stall. Nevertheless, I believe voting should be optional for people over the age of 65. This is not because we are too old for sausages and cake. I know people in their 80s who still play tennis and one in their 90s who is contemplating marriage, admittedly not for the first time. I think he has even lost track of which number wedding this will be, but good luck to him. This time, he wants to marry an older person, something he hasn’t tried before. My argument is unlike the one that applies to those who must take a driver’s test after a certain age to make sure they can still remember the location of the brake. This is not about competence. There are plenty of people, even in their 20s, who are scarcely what you might call conscientious voters. That has always been the great risk of democracy. Knuckleheads have as much say as you do. My point is simply that some older people might be prepared not to vote so that younger people have a proportionately greater voice. After all, they are going to have to live with the consequences of the election far longer than us. When you think about climate change, housing, energy, economic innovation and a list of other issues, short-term thinking doesn’t help. Yet we are trapped in a culture of short-term politics in which policy and marketing are seldom out of each other’s pockets. Of course, everyone has the right to vote. Yet perhaps those over 65 might be forgiven the fine if they elect not to. They might be permitted to graciously sit the dance out and leave the floor to others. Would this change the outcome of elections? Maybe not as drastically as you might suppose. People tend to vote according to class, tribe and economic interest far more than their age. Much has been made of the fact that more older voters in England supported Brexit leaving younger ones to sort out the chaos over the generations that followed. Older voters may have been hankering after a past that can never be restored. On the other hand, it was striking in the recent US presidential election to see how Trump won the youth vote, especially among young men. To my surprise, young women also voted for him in impressive numbers. Trump and Harris appear to have been more evenly matched among voters aged over 65. I am sure the experts will pore over these statistics for years to come. It is a myth that young voters favour more progressive or younger candidates. After all, the youth vote favoured the left-wing Bernie Sanders, who was born in 1941. My suggestion does not benefit one side over another, or one type of leader over another. It simply makes it more likely that those who must carry the weight of a decision get to make that decision. A dear friend, the poet Peter Steele, referred to the later stage of life as “the shedding years”. It is a beautiful image because it goes two ways: it means both keeping and letting go. Shedding can describe putting things in a shed, in other words storing them. It can also describe relinquishing excess baggage, a bit like a dog sheds its hair. Wisdom knows how to choose. It does not need to hang on to everything. Older people can offer an example of trust. Michael McGirr’s most recent book is Ideas to Save Your Life (Text). The Opinion newsletter is a weekly wrap of views that will challenge, champion and inform your own. Sign up here .
Corporate Event Market to Hit $595.27 Billion by 2029, Investors Eye Lucrative Opportunities - AriztonRICHMOND, Va. – December 12, 2024 – Bowlero Corporation, a household name in the world of location-based entertainment, is rolling into a new era. The company has officially rebranded to Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation , marking a transformative step in its journey. Alongside the new name comes a fresh ticker symbol—NYSE: LUCK—a fitting nod to its ambition to become a premier entertainment powerhouse. The rebrand signals more than just a name change. According to Thomas Shannon, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, this is about "redefining what location-based entertainment can be." For young retail investors, this pivot presents a unique opportunity to watch a legacy business innovate and evolve for modern audiences. Lucky Strike Entertainment isn’t just about bowling anymore. With over 360 locations across North America, the company is diversifying its offerings to include amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. By broadening its scope, Lucky Strike taps into growing consumer demand for experiential activities that blend fun, nostalgia, and modern flair—a trend especially popular with Millennials and Gen Z. The Lucky Strike brand has long been associated with premium bowling and social experiences. This rebrand amplifies that ethos, aiming to position the company as a destination for memorable experiences, whether it’s a family day out, date night, or group hangout. The rebrand also sets the stage for Lucky Strike to leverage its strong brand equity to introduce new offerings and partnerships that align with evolving consumer preferences. Lucky Strike owns the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), a growing media property with millions of global fans. With sports betting, livestreaming, and niche sports all on the rise, the PBA represents a significant growth opportunity. As Lucky Strike expands its entertainment empire, the PBA could serve as a critical pillar for audience engagement and revenue diversification. The move to rebrand as Lucky Strike Entertainment comes at a time when experiential entertainment is seeing a resurgence. From arcades to axe-throwing bars, consumers are seeking out unique social experiences. Lucky Strike’s rebrand positions it as a leader in this space, with its scale and resources giving it a competitive edge. The name change to Lucky Strike Entertainment and the ticker symbol LUCK underscore the company’s renewed focus on its core mission: creating exceptional entertainment experiences. For retail investors, this rebrand could signal a turning point for the stock as the company broadens its appeal, diversifies revenue streams, and attracts new audiences. If Lucky Strike Entertainment succeeds in delivering on its bold vision, it could unlock new growth opportunities and position itself as a market leader in the booming location-based entertainment industry. For young investors, this is a story worth watching—LUCK might just live up to its name. Stay tuned on Stocktwits for more updates on Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE: LUCK) and join the conversation with fellow investors.
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Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981, taking over in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam War. After his defeat by Ronald Reagan, he spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. His death on Sunday was announced by his family and came more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. He was the longest-lived US president. His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta and Washington DC before being buried in his home town of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and finally the White House, where he took office as the 39th president. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked for more than four decades leading the Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public service.
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Key Takeaways From BlackRock Analyst RatingsThe City of Toronto is giving seniors early access to its recreational programs for the winter months. Registration for the city's winter programs opens next week, but for the first time, seniors are being given early access to sign up starting Tuesday morning. Mayor Olivia Chow says it's to help seniors keep from feeling isolated in the cold winter months. She says the city has heard from seniors looking for social activities to help stay healthy and engaged during the winter months but found themselves frustrated because the city's programs were often full. "As mayor, my priority is to make sure that all Torontonians, no matter their age, have access to the programs in order to stay active, engaged and connected," Chow said "This early registration gives seniors a chance to secure a spot they've been looking forward to." Residents aged 60 and up will be able to register for the city's winter programs starting Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. For all other residents, registration for winter recreation programs in Etobicoke, York, Toronto and East York opens at 7 a.m. on Dec. 3, while registration for programs in North York and Scarborough opens at 7 a.m. on Dec. 4. People can sign up online, by phone or at any city-run community centre across the city.
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Nebraska has landed one of its most high-profile transfers of the portal era in a former five-star prospect who fills an immediate team need. Ex-Missouri defensive end Williams Nwaneri committed to the Huskers on Thursday afternoon after entering the portal earlier that morning. He has four years of eligibility remaining after redshirting his first college season — he appeared in four games and logged 38 defensive snaps and two tackles this fall. The 6-foot-7, 255-pounder from the Kansas City area held offers from most top schools in college football as the nation’s No. 1 edge rusher in the 2024 class. Nebraska’s connection begins with senior football assistant Jamar Mozee, who was Nwaneri’s high school coach at Lee’s Summit North. Mozee convinced the teenager to play football as a freshman and his stock soared soon after while playing for one of the area’s top programs. Nwaneri as a prep senior logged 50 tackles (13 for loss) in 11 games with 23 quarterback hurries and three forced fumbles. People are also reading... Spreading kindness one butterfly at a time At the courthouse, Dec. 7, 2024 Camper total loss after fire north of Beatrice BPS receives a "good" classification Hubbell native, Gage County Fair performer hosting Christmas concert Holiday lights travel through downtown Beatrice for annual parade Early names to know as Nebraska begins early shopping in the open transfer market Hit show ‘Yellowstone’ doesn’t just portray ranching in Montana. It has changed it. Amie Just: This recruiting class marks the beginning of a new era — one without walk-ons Orangemen wrestlers get their season started Now streaming and on DVD: 'Speak No Evil' scares the trip out of you Amie Just: A letter to Nebraska volleyball seniors ahead of their final match at Devaney "Shop with a Cop" held Lady O comes from behind to beat Crete P.E.O. sponsors Holiday Tour of Homes Mozee — who once went through the recruiting process as a K.C. high-school star running back and was part of Oklahoma’s 2000 national-title team — served as one of Nwaneri’s central advisors during his recruitment. Georgia and Oklahoma were the prospect’s other finalists then. Being close to home and an extensive family of supporters was key in his evaluation. “I feel like he wasn’t biased in any way,” Nwaneri said of Mozee a year ago when he signed with Missouri. “He was coming from a place of caring about me. I thank him a lot.” Mozee celebrated with Nwaneri at the time before leaving to join UCF in February 2024 as an off-field staffer. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule hired Mozee in July. At Nwaneri’s signing ceremony last year, Mozee said the player had “pro talent” he flashed daily. “You’ve got to be careful to say that as a high school coach but there’s just not many kids like him, just being honest,” Mozee said. “Physically, the way he’s made, the way he’s built. He’s different than everybody I’ve ever seen.” Nwaneri also played multiple seasons at Lee’s Summit North with incoming Nebraska receiver Isaiah Mozee, Jamar’s son. The younger Mozee has said he leaned on Nwaneri at times during his own recruiting process that included navigating 40-plus offers. Nwaneri drew national headlines as a prep senior when the state of Missouri passed a law allowing high schoolers to earn name-image-likeness benefits once they’ve signed with a school. The legislation applies only to Missouri residents. Rhule this month praised Nebraska’s formidable financial resources made available through its 1890 collective and what’s coming with revenue sharing. It allows the Huskers to be competitive with anyone for any player, he said. That includes Nwaneri, who arrives as the Huskers reset their defensive line with a new position coach and different starters for the entire front. “We are officially now a ‘have,’” Rhule said. “We’re going to have more (resources) than most people in college football.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Hydrom and thyssenkrupp nucera Collaborate on Developing Oman’s Green Hydrogen Industry Dortmund / Muscat, December 12, 2024 – Hydrogen Oman („Hydrom“) and thyssenkrupp nucera have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together in supporting the growing green hydrogen sector in the Sultanate of Oman, with the aim of fostering future collaboration. Identifying the potential for localization and exploring development opportunities are key aspects of the intended collaboration. The MoU was signed in the presence of Oman’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, HE Salim Nasser Al Aufi, during Hydrom’s inaugural gH2 Investor Day in Muscat, Oman. Hydrom is the national orchestrator for Oman’s green hydrogen strategy and has awarded over 2,300 square kilometers of land for large-scale green hydrogen production. The company plays a pivotal role in fostering an integrated ecosystem by identifying local applications, building strategic partnerships, and supporting comprehensive market analyses. Hydrom is also driving initiatives to streamline regulatory frameworks, enhance infrastructure planning, and align workforce development with sector needs, ensuring a sustainable and scalable hydrogen economy that meets both domestic and global demand. CEO at thyssenkrupp nucera, said : “As thyssenkrupp nucera, we are committed to bringing deep expertise in electrolysis technology to support this ambition. With decades of experience and innovative solutions in electrolysis business, we are well-equipped to strengthen our presence in the Middle East by laying the foundation for a successful green hydrogen sector in Oman in partnership with Hydrom,” , Managing Director of Hydrom, said : “Through the development of a competitive and sustainable green hydrogen ecosystem, we aim to position the Sultanate as a leading global green hydrogen hub. Collaborating with thyssenkrupp nucera is a further significant step on our way to achieve our ambition,” Due to its strategic location between two major green hydrogen demand centers in Europe and Asia as well as its extraordinary infrastructure and logistics capabilities, Oman is one of the global first-mover hydrogen markets. According to Oman’s Vision 2040, the Sultanate aims to diversify its economy and prioritize sustainability through the development of renewable energy and green technologies. In line with this vision, Oman is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with green hydrogen playing a key role in this transition. the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at Hydrom and thyssenkrupp nucera Collaborate on Developing Oman’s Green Hydrogen Industry, DH2 Energy will invest 2,25 billion to develop 1,5 GW of green hydrogen in Extremadura In Extremadura, DH2 Energy’s most advanced project under development is the Raviza plant, located in the municipalities of... World-first green hydrogen innovation wins prestigious Climate Innovation Challenge South East Water and RMIT University’s ground-breaking method for producing green hydrogen from solar energy and recycled water... Shipping green hydrogen to Germany is unviable strategy for basic industry decarbonisation – report Importing green hydrogen via ships is not a viable strategy for the decarbonisation of Germany’s steel and...Appointment leverages Kilb's extensive experience establishing a presence in new markets, overseeing organization growth and securing enterprise sales, most immediately at Option3's ENIGMA Zero Trust platform as its first Chief Strategy Officer. POTOMAC FALLS, Va. , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Option3 , a cybersecurity private equity specialist with a deep heritage in U.S. national security, has appointed Karl P. Kilb III as Operating Partner, also naming him Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for its new ENIGMA Zero Trust platform. Kilb's 30+ years' experience in the technology sector includes 22 years at Bloomberg LP, where he served as its first General Counsel, a position he held for more than 15 years. Kilb established the firm's global legal department, assisting in developing and marketing Bloomberg's products worldwide, including the negotiation of major enterprise sales. As the company grew rapidly, Kilb also played a broader role in organization building, identifying and adding new content, and protecting intellectual property, as well as mergers & acquisitions that helped fuel Bloomberg's emergence as a global technology leader. Kilb's experience since leaving Bloomberg includes founding and leading companies in cybersecurity, identity, and media, always with a focus on data and analytics. "Karl brings Option3 a unique range of experiences essential to introducing new technologies and products in the market, having been responsible for scaling enterprise-wide sales and aggressively securing intellectual property and other rights," said Manish Thakur , Option3's Managing Partner. "His focus on cybersecurity, identity and analytics allows him to make an immediate impact as Option3 enters a period of rapid growth. Our recent acquisition of Onclave Networks is the first of many by our new Zero Trust platform. Karl's prior experience in closing agreements, integrating acquisitions, and enabling rapid revenue growth, makes him a rare and invaluable addition to our team." "Option3 is at the forefront of addressing difficult cybersecurity challenges that America must get right – from critical infrastructure to the automotive sector, and more broadly to areas like cyber insurance," Kilb said. "My experience establishing new sectors aligns with this mission. I'm eager to accelerate ENIGMA's success at a time when the adoption of Zero Trust must be a priority for companies and our country." Option3 focuses on creating mid-market cybersecurity platforms scaling them as the champions of the future. It combines decades of expertise in private investing with a deep understanding of cybersecurity trends and priorities gained in the national security sector. The ENIGMA platform offers security against threats arising from Operational Technology (OT) and IoT networks with solutions that are exclusively Zero Trust. It builds on investments made by Option3 in Zero Trust long before President Biden's Executive Order mandating the federal government adopt it. With ENIGMA's foundational technology being deployed by organizations such as NATO, the White House Communications Agency, the Defense Health Agency, ENIGMA is perfectly positioned to address commercial markets, with an early focus on healthcare, a priority market for both Option3 and ENIGMA. "Karl's career exemplifies the rare ability to blend legal, operational, and strategic expertise to drive technology innovation and business growth," said Michael Schoenbach , a senior advisor at Option3. "His leadership will be instrumental as we expand ENIGMA's capabilities and ensure its technologies are at the forefront of solving some of the most complex cybersecurity challenges facing critical industries today." Beyond Bloomberg, Kilb has guided early-stage technology companies in cybersecurity, identity, data, and media, co-founding ventures in faith-based and educational content. He is an active mentor and speaker on legal and entrepreneurial issues, teaching and serving as Chairman and Co-Founder of the Entrepreneurial Law Advisory Council at Fordham University School of Law since 2014 and a board member of NYU's Lawyers' Alumni Mentoring Program since its inception in 1997. About Option3 Option3 is a specialist cybersecurity private equity firm based in New York and Reston, Virginia that combines experience from the classified world of U.S. national security with decades of experience in private investing, capital markets, and mergers & acquisitions. Since 2016, Option3 has invested in a variety of innovative companies across the cyber ecosystem, through a number of investment portfolios focusing early in such areas as threat intelligence, operational technology and Zero Trust. With a team that spans the C-suite, Option3 seeks control positions in mid-market companies that it can help build into the champions of the future. Option3's investment strategy is informed by its longstanding Technology Board, which spans the former Chief Information Officer of the CIA to the former CIO at Department of Defense, and a Capital Board of leading financiers. Option3 operates its Cyber TRUSTTM index, one of the only equity indices comprised purely of companies engaged in cybersecurity. For more information, please visit www.option3.com . About ENIGMA ENIGMA is a next generation American cybersecurity platform that seeks to protect against threats arising from beyond traditional Information Technology, particularly the large installed base of devices in Operational Technology and Internet-of-Things. ENIGMA solutions are exclusively based on Zero Trust, a paradigm in security that regards every user, device, and component as untrusted, regardless of whether they are inside or outside the network. The platform was originally created out of investments in purpose-built Zero Trust companies made by cybersecurity private equity specialist, Option3. ENIGMA launched in August 2024 with its foundational acquisition of one of these companies, Onclave Networks, which uses Zero Trust principles and methods developed by the U.S. Department of Defense to secure IT networks from the world of Operational Technology and IoT. Onclave was recently awarded the first ever Authority to Operation (conditional) ever given by any federal agency for Zero Trust architecture, with its products now being deployed at the White House Communications Agency, Defense Health Agency and NATO, with planned deployments spanning from U.S. hospital networks to the global auto sector. SOURCE Option3Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Secret Level’ on Prime Video, An Adult-Animation Anthology Tribute To Video Games