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Franklin Resources Inc. Has $1.04 Million Stock Holdings in First Busey Co. (NASDAQ:BUSE)Western Forest Products Inc. ( OTCMKTS:WFSTF – Get Free Report ) shot up 4.7% during trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as $0.28 and last traded at $0.28. 17,100 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 38% from the average session volume of 27,587 shares. The stock had previously closed at $0.27. Western Forest Products Stock Up 4.7 % The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $0.32 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $0.33. About Western Forest Products ( Get Free Report ) Western Forest Products Inc operates as an integrated softwoods forest products company in Canada, the United States, Japan, China, Europe, and internationally. It is involved in timber harvesting, sawmilling logs into specialty lumber, value-added lumber and glulam remanufacturing, and wholesaling purchased lumber. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Western Forest Products Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Western Forest Products and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Buying a house in 2025: your how-to guide
10 hot-ticket gifts we predict will sell out on Black Friday 2024Bhubaneswar: Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), delivered a special address at the Odisha Solar Investor Conclave, organized by GRIDCO, in Bhubaneswar today. Shri Das emphasized the pivotal role of accessible financing in accelerating renewable energy (RE) projects. He highlighted IREDA’s unique position as a competitive financier with fully paperless, digitized and borrower-friendly operations, fostering seamless support for green energy projects. CMD, IREDA reaffirmed its commitment to Odisha’s ambitious renewable energy target, with the state setting its visions on achieving 10 GW capacity by 2030. Highlighting its support, IREDA has already sanctioned over Rs. 3,000 crores for green energy projects across Odisha, covering solar, hydro, ethanol and renewable energy manufacturing sectors. Shri Das also spotlighted Odisha’s potential to emerge as a leading solar power producer and a hub for solar equipment manufacturing. Sharing IREDA’s national contributions, he noted that the company has sanctioned over 2.08 lakh crore and disbursed 1.36 lakh crore towards renewable energy projects, positioning itself as a catalyst for market formation in emerging RE technologies such as ethanol, EV fleet financing, pumped storage hydropower and green ammonia, etc. CMD reiterated IREDA’s commitment to driving India’s green energy goals, with an envisioned 10-15% contribution to the renewable energy debt financing space.
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Nassau, Bahamas–(Newsfile Corp. – December 5, 2024) – SocialTensor , a leading innovator in decentralized AI solutions, proudly announces the launch of the NicheTensor API , a cutting-edge platform that bridges Web3 infrastructure with Web2 applications. This milestone cements SocialTensor’s position as a trailblazer in building revenue-generating products on the Bittensor network. Unlocking AI Potential for Real-World Applications The NicheTensor API is designed to power dynamic, creative AI tools, delivering seamless access to advanced models that include: Already in production, the API supports several high-impact use cases: From Theory to Revenue SocialTensor is proud to be one of the first subnets on Bittensor to monetize with a real and growing user base. The NicheTensor API showcases the potential of decentralized AI networks to deliver tangible value, proving that Web3 infrastructure can support scalable, revenue-generating solutions in the Web2 world. A New Chapter for Decentralized AI With paying customers and a robust suite of services, SocialTensor is setting a new standard for AI innovation. The NicheTensor API not only expands the reach of AI applications but also solidifies the Bittensor ecosystem as a hub for monetized, decentralized intelligence. About SocialTensor SocialTensor leverages the power of decentralized AI to create innovative products and solutions for a global user base. Building on the Bittensor network, SocialTensor bridges the gap between Web3 infrastructure and real-world applications, driving the next wave of AI adoption. For more information: www.nichetensor.com www.socialtensor.io Media contact: Safe Harbor and Legal Disclaimer This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements about SocialTensor’s products, services, future plans, and market opportunities. 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Recipients of this press release are advised to consult with their legal, financial, or professional advisors to evaluate any statements or opportunities discussed. SocialTensor and its affiliates disclaim all liability for any actions taken based on the content of this press release. Source: Throne PR To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/232670 #distroThe unusual drone activity in New Jersey roused a lot of citizen interest in potential national security threats attributed by an official to a new Federal Aviation Agency rule. Dozens of people reported seeing drones in New Jersey in the last few weeks, as well as in other states, leaving Americans terrified of a major security threat. Federal officials said they "simply don't know" the truth about the objects that are flying across the sky which has led to a rise of conspiracy theories on social media, including President-elect Donald Trump and his MAGA allies blaming the government. Pilots ready to 'take action' against 'dangerous' drone hunters 'Evidence of ancient nuclear war' found in 4,000-year-old city The FAA has strict regulations on nighttime operations. Most drones are not permitted to fly at night unless they are equipped with anti-collision lights with a visibility of at least 3 miles. However, there have been over 1 million drone violations in 2024 alone, according to Dedrone, a company that leads the airspace security industry. "Most people didn't really think about it until two weeks ago but drone violations happen every single day. Not just one, thousands of them every day," said Mary-Lou Smulders, the Chief Marketing Officer at Dedrone. Generally, a drone cannot be flown within a controlled airspace around an airport without FAA authorization, over national security sensitive facilities and military bases, national landmarks as well as over airspace covered by Temporary Flight Restrictions that are imposed by the FAA in the wake of safety or security concerns. Following the mystery drone sightings, the FAA has imposed a ban on drone flights over a New Jersey golf course in Bedminster that is owned by Trump as well as over Picatinny Arsenal Military Base. "We should have a safe and efficient North American airspace," Smulders said, insisting that drones, also called uncrewed aircraft are "amazing tools" that can revolutionize the airspace industry. "We don't want to say drones can't fly. That would put us a step back from the rest of the world. What we need to do is enable state and local law enforcement to use tools that exist today," she said, adding that the problem lies in people using drones "willy-nilly" and law enforcement officials being unable to do anything to stop them. When laws were written to govern aircraft, an uncrewed aircraft or drone was not considered a possibility, making the protections imposed on a drone similar to an aircraft full of humans. "It's a classic situation where the technology has gotten ahead of the legislation, making our laws today antiquated with respect to the technology," she said. At Dedrone, they have developed the technology to allow law enforcement officials to do two things that are used by other countries in conflict zones and can interfere with bad drone activity. The advanced detection methodologies provide law enforcement officials with the owner's information under remote ID regulations. "Remote ID is like the license plate of the drone world," Smulders explained. The technology also offers a jammer which looks like a gun but instead of shooting bullets, it simply cuts off the connection between the drone and the remote, forcing the drone to naturally go back to their takeoff location. The jammer also prevents the drone from being used again. Using this technology can not only help law enforcement take appropriate actions against bad drone activity but also monitor national security threats or terrorism threats that might harm the larger community. Although the compliance laws went into effect despite years of back and forth and several grandfather clauses, "compliance is shockingly low," she said. To get rid of this issue, the solution is twofold. "It's partially ignorance of the law. So there's an education program that needs to happen," Smulders said, adding, "Lack of enforceability by state and local laws. You simply put thoughtful, practical laws in place and you give law enforcement the opportunity to enforce them." While the drone sightings in New Jersey have stirred conversation, Smulders said she hopes people do not forget about this and can keep the conversation about drone security ongoing. The Department of Defense released a joint statement with the DHS, the FBI, and the FAA on Tuesday regarding the situation. The FBI has reportedly received more than 5,000 drone sighting tips over the last few weeks with approximately 100 leads. "Having closely examined the technical data and tips from concerned citizens, we assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones," the statement read. "We have not identified anything anomalous and do not assess the activity to date to present a national security or public safety risk over the civilian airspace in New Jersey or other states in the northeast," the statement added. They urged Congress to "enact counter-UAS legislation when it reconvenes that would extend and expand existing counter-drone authorities to identify and mitigate any threat that may emerge."
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Chinese autonomous driving solution provider Hyperview (as known as Hongjing Drive) recently established its headquarters in Quzhou city, Zhejiang province, according to a post on the company's WeChat account. As per the company's roadmap, Hyperview plans to leverage this new base to accelerate global business development, advance technology commercialization, and deepen its focus on intelligent driving solutions for commercial and passenger vehicles. Additionally, the company also aims to develop high-level intelligent hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks. Hyperview said it boasts comprehensive R&D capabilities in full-stack perception software, advanced driving, memory parking software, and automotive-grade autonomous driving computing platforms, with product lines covering all levels of autonomous driving from L1 to L4. By September this year, Hyperview had achieved mass production and deployment across 30 vehicle models from such automakers as SAIC Motor, Great Wall Motor, Chery, JAC Group, BYD, and HOZON Auto. In September this year, Hyperview announced the completion of its C1 financing round, raising hundreds of millions of yuan. Since its establishment in 2018, the company has raised funds across eight disclosed rounds, according to Chinese company information search platform Tianyancha. With the latest round of funding, Hyperview intends to intensify R&D of cutting-edge technologies such as BEV (battery electric vehicle) perception algorithms and integrated cabin-pilot-parking systems, as well as develop the next-generation ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) solutions to enhance product competitiveness and accelerate commercialization. Notably, Hyperview is actively working on a "second growth curve" and has launched the next-generation new energy intelligent heavy-duty trucks named "HyperTruck." The company has already partnered with heavy-duty truck manufacturers to produce and deliver these trucks for global markets. With the recent financing, Hyperview seeks to accelerate its strategic expansion into key global markets for new energy intelligent heavy-duty trucks, including partnerships with Saudi Aramco in the Middle East and Europe. This collaboration aims to promote the industrialization and widespread adoption of intelligent driving technologies. According to Dr. Liu Feilong, Founder and CEO of Hyperview, the company plans to carry out projects with Saudi Aramco in the Middle East, while also launching new initiatives in China.
Saturday Links: San Francisco Secretly a 'Pinball Mecca'LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA's all-time scoring leader When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion. They made fun of him. Dubbed The Kid from Akron, with a limitless future, James is now the 40-year-old from Los Angeles with wisps of gray in his beard, his milestone birthday coming Monday, one that will make him the first player in NBA history to play in his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s. He has stood and excelled in the spotlight his entire career. 'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office Two family films are dominating the holiday box office, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair. According to studio estimates Sunday, the Sonic movie earned $38 million, while “Mufasa” brought in $37.1 million from theaters in the U.S. and Canada. The R-rated horror “Nosferatu” placed third with an unexpectedly strong $21.2 million. Thanksgiving release holdovers “Wicked” and “Moana 2” rounded out the top five. Christmas Day had several big film openings, including the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” the Nicole Kidman erotic drama “Babygirl” and the boxing drama “The Fire Inside.” Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations. Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke tells The Associated Press that the inexpensive e-cigarettes have turned into a health threat since they are an easy way for teenagers to be drawn into smoking and get hooked on nicotine. Australia outlawed the sale of “vapes” outside pharmacies earlier this year in some of the world’s toughest restrictions on electronic cigarettes. Now Belgium is leading the EU drive. Belgium's minister wants tougher tobacco measures in the 27-nation bloc. Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98 Charles F. Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98. Newsday reports that a statement issued Saturday by his family says Dolan died of natural causes. Dolan’s legacy in cable broadcasting includes founding HBO in 1972, Cablevision in 1973 and the American Movie Classics television station in 1984. He also launched News 12 in New York City, the first U.S. 24-hour cable channel for local news. Dolan also held controlling stakes in companies that owned Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. Snoop's game: Snoop Dogg thrills the crowd in the bowl that bears his name TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Miami of Ohio beat Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl, but Snoop Dogg was the main attraction. The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop was much a spectacle as a football game. Snoop Dogg seemed to be everywhere all at once, from a pregame tailgate to the postgame trophy presentation. Snoop Dog donned a headset on Colorado State's sideline, spent some time in the broadcast and even led both marching bands as conductor during their halftime performance. Snoop Dogg saved the best for last, rolling out in a light green, lowrider Chevy Impala with gold rims and accents, the shiny Arizona Bowl trophy in his hand as fans screamed his name. Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard’s business manager tells multiple media outlets there was a break-in at Doncic’s home Friday night. Lara Beth Seager says nobody was home, and Doncic filed a police report. The Dallas Morning News reports that jewelry valued at about $30,000 was stolen. Doncic is the sixth known pro athlete in the U.S. whose home was burglarized since October. Star NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati are among them. The NFL and NBA have issued security alerts to players over the break-ins. Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. And people began showing up almost immediately. Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans NEW YORK (AP) — The International Chess Federation says top ranked player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition. The federation said Friday that its regulations include a dress code that bars participants from wearing jeans at the event. The Norwegian chess grandmaster says he accepted a $200 fine but refused to change his pants out of principle before leaving the competition in New York. The federation said the dress code is designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants. Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — A trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age discrimination has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning. Authorities in Bucks County found 76-year-old Dayle Haddon, dead in a second-floor bedroom Friday morning after emergency dispatchers were notified about a person unconscious at the Solebury Township home. A 76-year-old man who was also in the home was hospitalized in critical condition. As a model, Haddon appeared on dozens of magazine coverage in the 1970s and 1980s. She then reentered the industry in the 1990s after landing contracts with cosmetic companies to promote their anti-aging products. 2 Oregon men die from exposure in a forest after they went out to look for Sasquatch STEVENSON, Wash. (AP) — Officials say two Oregon men have died in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a trip to look for Sasquatch. The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office says the 59-year-old and 37-year-old appear to have died from exposure. The sheriff's office says it based that conclusion on the weather and their lack of preparedness. Both men were from Portland. They were found in a heavily wooded area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest northeast of that city. Family reported them missing after they failed to return from a Christmas Eve outing. Sasquatch is a folkloric beast thought by some to roam the forests, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.ED probe reveals use of crypto wallets by Chinese digital loan apps
Through a rights issue, Access Bank Plc, Nigeria's biggest lender by assets, raised N351 billion ($228 million) Its new capital is 20% over the bare minimum required for foreign banks operating in the West African country The bank also stated that both the CBN and the SEC have approved the fresh capital influx with their regulatory licenses PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you! Legit.ng journalist Zainab Iwayemi has 5-year-experience covering the Economy, Technology, and Capital Market. Access Bank Plc, the largest lender in Nigeria by assets, raised N351 billion ($228 million) in a rights sale to raise its capital over a new regulatory level as it commences its expansion strategy. It stated in an emailed statement on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that the lender's share capital, at 600 billion naira , is now 20% more than the minimum needed for foreign banks doing business in the West African nation. According to the statement, the Securities Exchange Commission and the Central Bank of Nigeria have both granted their regulatory licenses for the new capital inflow. Read also CBN explains Access Bank, Zenith, UBA, others' health status in 2024 PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! The money raised would assist Access Bank, which is owned by Access Holdings Plc, double its share of assets outside of its home market by 2027 and speed up its entry into new markets like Morocco, Egypt, and the US. Access Bank is to raise $1.5 billion through the rights sale to help comply with regulatory standards after the central bank mandated that big commercial lenders increase their capital by ten times, to 500 billion naira, by March 2026. Following an ambitious expansion into new markets, the lender now operates in 23 nations. After more than doubling in 2023, Access Bank's shares have increased 6.7% this year. In order to support the Nigerian lender's expansion in South Africa , the bank agreed earlier this month to pay roughly 2.8 billion rand ($159 million) to acquire Bidvest Bank Holdings Ltd. Access Holdings releases performance breakdown in 9 months Read also Ecobank sends warning to customers as fraudsters steal money from Nigerian banks Legit.ng reported that Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Access Bank , has reported a gross revenue of N3.4 trillion in 2024. This represents a 114.5% increase from the N1.6 trillion in nine months of 2023. Access Holdings' unaudited results for the third quarter (Q3) showed strong growth with gains across its banking and non-banking subsidiaries, including Access ARM Pensions, Hydrogen Payments, and Access Insurance Brokers. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ngAn exceptional amount of passing took place throughout the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season. From road courses to ovals of three different sizes to street circuits, 43 drivers combined to amass 5842 passes across the 17 races. Ovals accounted for the largest portion of the passes, 64 percent in total, which speaks to the thrills delivered at the Indianapolis 500, World Wide Technology Raceway, the Milwaukee Mile, and the Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Speedway. IndyCar accumulated a lot of passing data last year, including total passes and passes for position. The data in the first category for total passes, which include those made when a driver is down one or more laps, is led by A.J. Foyt Racing’s Santino Ferrucci, who had a breakout season in the No. 14 Chevy on the way to placing ninth in the Drivers’ championship, and earned the distinction of being IndyCar’s ‘Passmaster’ for 2024. More IndyCar! The RACER Mailbag, December 25 De Ferran, Lombardi inducted into Team Penske Hall of Fame PREMA sets date for first IndyCar test Ferrucci completed more passes (335) than any other driver, and having been passed 155 times, he also has the best net rating for overtakes (180). Second on the list is Colton Herta, who also had a breakout year with two victories and a surge to second in the championship — his best to date — with the No. 26 Honda. Herta’s passes (315) were countered with being passed 146 times for a net (169) that also ranked second to Ferrucci. Third in total passes went to former Ed Carpenter Racing driver Rinus VeeKay (270/188, net 82); fourth was Andretti’s Kyle Kirkwood (268/169/net 99); fifth was Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin (256/124/net 131, which was third best), and sixth was former Arrow McLaren driver Alexander Rossi (254/137/net 117, which was fourth best). An important factor to consider in the passing totals was how drivers fared in qualifying. Ferrucci’s average starting position was 14.8, which meant he had plenty of positions to make up at most races. Herta’s average starting spot was 8.6, aided by three poles, which points to a need to overcome in-race issues more often than was desired. For McLaughlin, the best qualifier of the season with five poles and an average start of 6.4, it was a blend of extreme passing to counteract misfortunes and all of the passing performed as the season’s best driver in the laps-led category with 637. While Herta and McLaughlin, who chased home Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou to the championship, were among the leaders in total passes, the new champ was not, ranking ninth, which can be attributed to an average starting position of 8.4 and an average finish of 6.5. Palou actually trails teammate Scott Dixon and former Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Romain Grosjean in total passes (245/143/net 102), which speaks to his generally good performances in qualifying and staying up front at most races, eliminating the need to rifle through the field on a regular basis. Ferrucci (No.14) gets ready to make a move on Pietro Fitipaldi at Milwaukee. Brett Farmer/Motorsport Images And in the category of passes for position, the leader is... Ferrucci once again, which cements his Passmaster title for the year. Ferrucci (222 passes, passed 106 times, net of 116) tops all drivers in net rating and the total passes for position, and behind him, VeeKay moves forward into second (189/129/net 60) and Herta goes back one spot to third (171/92/net 79) ahead of teammate Kirkwood in fourth (162/121/net 41). Arrow McLaren’s Alexander Rossi was fifth (153/117/net 36) and Former Chip Ganassi driver Linus Lundqvist was sixth (153/139/net 14). Elsewhere, champion Alex Palou was 13th (124/76/net 46), which also speaks to spending most of the season nestled into the lead pack. McLaughlin was 17th in total passes (108/89/net 19), which was an-other testament to how much time he spent in the lead with nobody to pass. “All things considered, I think that we had a hell of a racing season,” Ferrucci told RACER. “We only had one mechanical DNF all year, and then we had only one crash all year. So I think it just goes to show my consistency, and my team’s consistency, and everything that we’ve done.” It’s an honor Ferrucci does not want to receive more than once. “It’s a cool stat to have, but it’s not something that I’m proud of, because while a lot of those passes were pretty awesome, it’s just not something I’d like to see next year. I’d like to be more upfront consistently,” he said. “It’s a bittersweet award, to say the least. I think it is a testament to my ability and skill and racecraft, but also I think that I can do better in other areas. We still did end up ninth in the championship, which is pretty damn good, considering where we brought the team from.” Never lacking in confidence, and as much as he doesn’t want to lead either category in the future, Ferrucci also takes pride in his ability to rack up passes. And at 61 percent, Ferrucci did most of his passing for position on the ovals. “I’m the last guy I’d want to see in my mirrors,” he said. “A lot of those passes that you see were forced errors. They had spotters at one point at Milwaukee going, ‘He’s behind you. There’s nothing you can do.’ I had so much fun.”