ATLANTA (AP) — Ethan Vasko threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth as Coastal Carolina became bowl eligible by beating Georgia State 48-27 for its sixth win of the season in the regular season finale on Saturday. The Chanticleers evened their season record at 6-6 with the win and finished 3-5 in the Sun Belt East. The loss leaves Georgia State (3-9) with just one win in eight conference games. Vasko threw 10 yards to Senika McKie for the game's first score midway through the first quarter, but the Panthers got a Liam Rickman 28-yard field goal and a 19-yard touchdown run by Freddie Brock to take a 10-7 second-quarter lead. Vasko threw his second TD pass, this one a five-yard strike to Zach Courtney to take the lead and Kade Hensley booted a 43-yard field goal as time expired to put Coastal Carolina up 17-10 at halftime. Christian Washington ran 18-yards for a touchdown to open up a 24-10 lead four minutes into the third quarter. Vasko hit McKie for their second touchdown, this one from 31-yards out and Vasko ran 10 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown to make it 38-10 with under 10 minutes to play. Vasko was 13 of 17 passing for 200 yards and carried 13 times for another 68. Washington carried 20 times for 124 yards. McKie caught five passes for 81 yards Georgia State amassed 428 yards of offense, but the Panthers turned the ball over six times. Christian Veilleux completed 15 of 26 passes for 205 yards but was picked off four times and fumbled. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballLast year, Hampshire Hospitals became one of only two NHS trusts to introduce the pioneering technology, aimed at reducing the debilitating numbness of both hands and feet that cancer patients often suffer as a result of chemotherapy treatment. Chemotherapy is often a vital part of treating cancer, but these side effects are often life-changing with significant pain and numbness impacting a patient’s balance, dexterity and potentially their ability to walk. These symptoms can often result in patients wanting to stop or reduce their chemotherapy treatment. Hilotherapy devices, such as Hilotherm, prevent or reduce the potential for nerve damage in patients receiving active chemotherapy by allowing the tissue temperature of the hands and feet to be kept constantly cool. The technology features two hand covers and two foot covers, cooling hands and feet simultaneously, with sensors ensuring the temperature does not fluctuate during treatment. Unlike traditional methods of cooling, Hilotherapy can be used for hours at a time without temperature deviation. Two Hilotherapy machines, funded by Ark Cancer Charity and The Edwina Mountbatten and Lenora Children’s Foundation, are currently being used in chemotherapy treatment received by cancer patients at both Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in . Merv Rees, consultant hepatobiliary surgeon at Hampshire Hospitals and co-founder of the Ark Cancer Charity, said: "We, the trustees of the Ark Cancer Trust, are focused on raising funds to enable wellbeing to be at the heart of a patients’ cancer journey, with many initiatives, aimed at improving both physical and mental well-being, already part of cancer care in Hampshire Hospitals. "Introducing Hilotherm is a perfect example of how we can make a cancer patient’s journey better tolerated. "We are so grateful for the support we have received from Countess Mountbatten and her fellow trustees which has enabled Hampshire Hospitals to be pioneering this therapy in the NHS." Speaking about the impact these machines will have on patients, Countess Mountbatten of Burma said: "The trustees of The Edwina Mountbatten and Leonora Children’s Foundation know that cancer treatment is worrying and tiring, so we wanted to eliminate the added anxiety of a potentially debilitating side effect. "Funding the purchase of Hilotherm machines provided the answer. "We hope that this has been as comforting to patients, as it has been rewarding for us to support Hampshire Hospitals’ initiative."
HOLLAND, Mich., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jolt Energy Storage Technologies, a pioneer in sustainable organic energy storage materials, has successfully raised $4MM in its Series A offering. The funding will accelerate prototype development, field testing, design and manufacturing processes to pave the way for commercial scalability of its organic flow battery design. Jolt is developing the world's first scaled organic flow battery, which harnesses proprietary, all-organic materials for long duration energy storage. Organic materials do not rely on mined metals or overseas supply chains for manufacturing, which can be harmful to the environment and economically unreliable. "Our organic energy storage materials will open new opportunities for domestic energy storage, combining exceptional long-life performance, environmental sustainability, and economic feasibility," said Jack Johnson, COO of Jolt. Unlocking the Potential of Organic Chemistry Different from li-ion or traditional flow batteries, Jolt is focusing on organics for several advantages: Sustainability: The novel organic materials avoid supply chain and environmental risks of mined and highly refined metals. In addition, the materials are recyclable and have additional uses after their use in the batteries. Performance: Jolt's compounds enable faster charge and discharge cycles than current technology. Longevity: Designed for long duration use, Jolt is developing robust compounds for thousands of cycles with minimal degradation of performance. "We believe that energy storage is the key to unlocking the full potential of renewable energy," added Tom Guarr. "With this investment and the progress of our organic flow battery, Jolt is preparing our product to serve as a critical, long-duration storage component to our national power grid." The company plans to complete its 3kW, four-hour prototype by December 2025, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of energy storage technology. More at jolt-energy.com. About Jolt Energy Storage Technologies Jolt Energy Storage Technologies is at the forefront of energy innovation, developing organic-based battery systems designed to meet the challenges of modern energy storage. By leveraging sustainable materials and innovative designs, Jolt aims to provide solutions that are not only effective but also environmentally and economically viable. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/22a17ec6-5d73-4ac2-a9d1-03d1b283c916 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.After his team's 102-89 home win on Wednesday night over Purdue Fort Wayne, Penn State coach Mike Rhoades challenged his team's fan base to show up and make more noise. "Sweat with us," he said at one point. At 5-0, the Nittany Lions haven't had to sweat much to get off to a fast start. They might not have to expend much perspiration to make it 6-0 on Monday when they meet Fordham in a semifinal matchup at the Sunshine Slam tournament in Daytona Beach, Fla. Penn State hasn't played a strong schedule so far, but the team has been impressive. It's averaging 98.2 points per game and 13.8 steals per game, both of which ranked second in Division I through Saturday's play. The Nittany Lions were seventh per kenpom.com in turnover rate, forcing 25.3 per 100 possessions. Point guard Ace Baldwin Jr. is leading the charge, scoring 16.4 points and dishing out 7.8 assists while chipping in 2.6 steals. Zach Hicks has nearly doubled his scoring average from 8.4 last season to 15.8 this season, while Northern Illinois transfer Yanic Konan Niederhauser has beefed up the interior, tallying 12.2 points and 7.2 rebounds. Meanwhile, Fordham (3-3) is coming off a 73-71 home loss Friday night against Drexel in New York. The Rams blew a seven-point lead early in the second half and missed a chance to force overtime when leading scorer Jackie Johnson III missed a layup as time expired. Johnson, a UNLV transfer, is averaging 19 points per game and is making nearly 48 percent of his shots as one of three Rams with double-figure scoring averages. Jahmere Tripp scores at an 11.0 clip while Japhet Medor is contributed 10.5, but Fordham is struggling to make shots, canning only 41.5 percent from the field. The Rams were picked for a 14th-place finish in the Atlantic 10 despite returning more scoring than any team in the league except for VCU. Third-year coach Keith Urgo thinks his team can defy low external expectations. "We're experienced and I think we're poised to have a tremendous year," he said. --Field Level MediaPeter Navarro served prison time related to Jan. 6. Now Trump is bringing him back as an adviser
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season's NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions' only shot at reaching the Super Bowl. The coach knew how difficult it would be to maintain that high level of play through injuries, attrition and with a target on their back as a top contender in the NFC. Eleven months later as Campbell and the Lions prepare to return to Levi's Stadium for the first time since that loss , that has proved to be prophetic — for San Francisco instead of Detroit. The Lions (13-2) head into the rematch Monday night with the inside track at the top seed in the NFC playoffs, while the 49ers (6-9) have already been eliminated from postseason contention . The element of revenge for last season's 34-31 loss is secondary for Detroit, considering what's on the line the last two weeks of the season. The Lions can clinch the top seed in the NFC by winning their final two games or with a win against the Niners if Minnesota loses to Green Bay on Sunday. “Anytime we lose, the thought of losing is going to motivate you to not want to lose again, particularly with where you were at,” Campbell said. “So, that’s always going to bring its own level of motivation to it. But this is where we’re at in the season, we know that we need another win, we understand where we’re at in the division and the NFC, so I think it’s all encompassing.” While the Lions have no need to search for motivation, that's not the case for the 49ers, who are playing out the string of a lost season after making losing back-to-back NFC title games in 2021-22 and the Super Bowl last season. A run of injuries to key players like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, Nick Bosa and Brandon Aiyuk, combined with inconsistent play all season have led to the 49ers having nothing to play for in the final two games. “It’s obviously not where you want to be this time of year,” Bosa said. "It’s different, especially watching where we’re at last year against this team. Just that feeling of December, January football is a feeling that I’ve gotten used to being really competitive and being in the mix. I think we’re doing a good job of staying engaged and obviously this is our job, so we’re going to finish it strong. Detroit’s faith in Jameson Williams is paying off, taking advantage of his game-breaking abilities with big plays. Jared Goff heaved an 82-yard touchdown pass over Williams’ shoulders and into his hands in last week’s win at Chicago. Earlier this season, Goff threw 70-, 64- and 52-yard passes for scores to the third-year receiver. “We work on it a ton, him and I do, and it’s a testament to him,” Goff said. “He’s asking for it. He wants that work, and I’m more than happy to give it to him during the week. It’s good. Our connection continues to grow. He’s obviously one of the best deep threats in our league, even when it’s not perfect.” The 49ers head into the game scrambling to put together an offensive line. Williams has been out for more than a month with an ankle injury and his backup at left tackle, Jaylon Moore, is now sidelined by a quadriceps injury. Left guard Aaron Banks injured his knee last week, while his backup Ben Bartch is already out with an ankle injury. That will leave the Niners with two third-stringers protecting Brock Purdy. But Shanahan said he isn’t thinking of sitting Purdy to protect him. “People deal with that throughout the year on other weeks, too,” he said. “I mean, we’ve got a football team. We’ve got to go out and we’ve got two games here and we’ve got to see what guys we can put out there and whatever we do we’re going to put a game plan together to, as best as we can to give us a chance to win.” Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who may have a chance for the second straight offseason to be an NFL head coach, routinely pulls off trick plays and his latest was a doozy. Goff intentionally stumbled after taking a snap and Jahmyr Gibbs went to the ground as their teammates yelled, “fumble,” to fool the Bears on a 21-yard touchdown pass to Sam LaPorta. “Those make you feel good because everybody is invested in it,” Campbell said. “It’s fun. It’s different. It’s sound. “I know it sounds crazy, but it’s sound.” San Francisco kicker Jake Moody is having a rough second season after being drafted in the third round a year ago. Moody has missed seven field goals this season, including a 41-yarder last week at Miami. Moody is just 10 for 16 since coming back from a high ankle sprain in his kicking foot, but Shanahan said he still has confidence in him. “I still feel the same about him, that I believe he’ll be our guy,” Shanahan said. "I mean everyone’s got to perform and do things like that. I think he has had a tough year. Before his high ankle sprain, he missed one. ... I think he was 12 of 13 before that, so I thought he was doing really well." AP Sports Writer Larry Lage contributed to this report. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflNorth Korea's Kim Vows Steadfast Support for Russia's War in UkraineTwo students wounded and gunman dead after shooting at Northern California elementary school
While Seth Meyers is discussing his new HBO stand-up special “ Dad Man Walking ,” he’s visited by his 8-year-old son Ashe, who’s trying to keep it cool while his dad is on the phone. “He’s doing what he thinks is a helpful tiptoe walk that is 1/10 of the speed of normal,” Meyers narrates. “Now he’s pulling paper out of the printer one piece at a time. He’s finally leaving ... He’s also wearing pajamas that look like prison stripes.” It’s fitting that Meyers is facing the typical interruptions of parenthood while answering questions about “Dad Man Walking,” which is largely filled with the wry observations of a modern father and is in the race for the Golden Globes’ best performance in stand-up category. While his day job as the host of “Late Night With Seth Meyers” is marked by political comedy and celebrity interviews, he says he enjoys the different muscles he uses while sharpening his stand-up. “On ‘Late Night,’ I feel like my entire staff is a really good dance partner, where we all know what we’re after,” he says. “It’s so thrilling too to be doing your stand-up special where all of a sudden, you’re in Philly and realizing, ‘Wow, if I was in Studio 8, a lot of people would help me out — even just on a hair and makeup level.’ But I get that rush of going out on stage and just making people laugh. And the fine-tuning of language is a thing that you can do with a stand-up special that I’m so drawn to.” The process of crafting and perfecting a joke is instrumental to Meyers as a writer. He’s been able to sharpen the bits in this hour of stand-up through a series of co-headlining gigs and a New York City residency with his friend and fellow talk show host John Oliver. Meyers says he is consistently writing down funny ideas and real-life situations on his phone and can gauge what works by reading different nuances in the audience’s reaction. For example, while many of the jokes lovingly poke fun at his three kids — Ashe, 6-year-old Axel and 2-year-old Adelaide — and wife Alexi, Meyers can quickly find the line if he goes a little too far. “It’s how you feel in telling it — sometimes even just the way people laugh,” he says. “You invited it, and then you’re like, ‘That’s my wife I’m talking about!’ But if it’s ever anything I’m worried she won’t love, I try it first, and if I can’t make it work, there’s no reason to have brought it to her — only when it’s a feasible bit. To her credit, if it works, she’s always very supportive.” Ultimately, reflecting on life with his family for audiences is an essential part of Meyers’ love language. “I just love doing stand-up because it’s so different — not just in format, but also in the topics,” he says. “There’s something so universal about my family, and it should be noted that even though I bust on them pretty hard, I love talking about them. They’re my favorite people. Sometimes with ‘Late Night,’ which is a show I love doing, I spend a lot of time talking about people I don’t have a great deal of affection for, so it’s nice to be out there spending an hour sharing anecdotes and observations about my family, the best people on Earth.” As our conversation wraps, Ashe reenters the room — still clad in his prison-stripe pajamas — and wants to say goodbye to both me and his dad. We all wish each other a good night, and Meyers is off, ready to have a few more silly moments before bedtime.Denver Police Introduce Advanced Robot to Enhance Bomb Squad and SWAT OperationsOECD – Leveraging De-Risking Instruments and International Co-ordination to Catalyse Investment in Clean Hydrogen To put the global economy in a trajectory aligned with the Paris Agreement, more investments in clean energy technologies are urgently needed. In this context, interest for clean hydrogen has grown considerably, as there is a strong case to deploy this technology to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors. However, very few large-scale clean hydrogen projects already are in construction or operation, as they struggle to reach final investment decision. In October 2024, the COP29 Presidency published a as part of its Action Agenda, aiming to . This declaration pays particular attention to the need to . Furthermore, 11 national and international development finance institutions (DFI) endorsed a and pledged their collective support to , as a contribution to the COP-centred . Risk mitigation will be key in attracting and mobilising private capital for clean hydrogen development. Based on novel research of the OECD and the World Bank and inputs from financial sector actors, project developers, and governments, the report stresses that instruments, such as offtake guarantees, political risk and foreign investment insurance, technology guarantees, and partial credit guarantees can help better allocate risks. Importantly, the report argues that these instruments should be integrated within risk mitigation packages, as each project comes with own specific challenges. Moreover, it highlights that supporting policies and a range of enabling conditions are prerequisites to create a conducive investment environment and improve the effectiveness of risk mitigation instruments. This report provides insights into the landscape of existing international initiatives on hydrogen financing. It underscores key actions to enhance coordination of these initiatives such as the creation of investment platforms to channel capital flows and bilateral cooperation agreements to appraise and finance projects. At this critical period of increasing the ambition of climate action across all sectors of the economy and recognising the role of clean hydrogen for this purpose, this report informs governments and the financing community in the design and implementation of economic, de-risking and financing instruments for clean hydrogen projects. It has been developed as a collaboration between the OECD’s Environment Directorate and the World Bank’s (ESMAP), building on their joint report published in the first quarter of 2024. The report lays the groundwork for further joint work under the World Bank-led (H4D), through its Workstream 3 on “Investment, financing, business models and procurements”. Future research could provide new insights on innovative financing mechanisms and scalable business models tailored to the unique challenges of emerging markets and developing economies. the latest news shaping the hydrogen market at OECD – Leveraging De-Risking Instruments and International Co-ordination to Catalyse Investment in Clean Hydrogen, Axon, through its ISETEC fund, announces a strategic investment in Powercell AB, a European leader in fuel cell technology Axon Partners Group, via its ISETEC fund, has made a new strategic investment in Powercell AB, a... Bloom Energy Announces Project Funding Partnership with Industry Leaders HPS Investment Partners and Industrial Development Funding Long-Term Partnership will Enable Funding of Large Projects and Allow Customers to Pay... Fueling the future: investing in research and innovation for a clean hydrogen value chain – Euractiv Hydrogen is the most abundant element on Earth, and we must scale up production of this zero-carbon fuel to meet...