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The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves at home rather than spending a weekend in Las Vegas when they begin the post-NBA Cup portion of their schedule Friday night against the Washington Wizards. The Cavaliers have won 21 of their first 25 games, giving them the best record in the NBA. But two of the four losses came to the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks in group play of the NBA Cup, allowing the Hawks to advance into the event's quarterfinals while the Cavaliers got an unexpected four-day break. Guard Darius Garland believes the time off -- especially following a 122-113 loss at Miami in the team's most recent outing Sunday -- could be a blessing in disguise. "We'll go back to the drawing board," he said of workouts this week. "Get ourselves back together, get our bodies back together and just get ready for Friday." Each team that didn't make the Cup quarterfinals had two games added to its schedule. The Cavaliers caught the easiest of the additions, with a home game against the 3-19 Wizards followed Monday with a trip to Brooklyn to face the 10-14 Nets. According to Power Rankings Guru, the Cavaliers have played the easiest schedule in the NBA. It will get significantly more difficult the rest of the way, rated 17th-hardest among the 30 teams. If previous results this season are an indication, starting with the Wizards should begin a smooth transition. The Cavaliers romped 135-116 at Washington in the first week of the season, and then had an even easier time in a 118-87 home laugher as part of the NBA Cup. The latter win came as part of a four-game winning streak that led into Sunday's loss at Miami. The Wizards went 0-4 in the same NBA Cup group as Cleveland. Those losses were part of an overall 16-game losing streak that ended in a shocking, 122-113 home win over the Denver Nuggets last Saturday. Washington reverted back to previous form when thumped 140-112 by the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Sunday. Like Cleveland, the Wizards have had the last four days off. To add insult to injury, the Wizards' other add-on game will be Sunday at home against the Celtics. Wizards coach Brian Keefe has experience in losing situations. He was on the Oklahoma City coaching staff when the club began the 2008-09 season 3-29. The Thunder made the playoffs the next season, the NBA Finals three years later. "It wasn't like they just rolled out of bed and were winning 50 or 60 games," Keefe recalled. "They had to go through some adversity, and I think we used that adversity as a foundation piece for what we were doing there. "(The Wizards) are working and developing a work rate and effort and habit-building that's setting us up for long-term success." Friday's game matches the NBA leaders in 3-point shooting percentage (Cleveland, 40.4 percent) against the team that has allowed the fourth-highest accuracy rate from beyond the arc (Washington, 37.4 percent). The Cavaliers outscored the Wizards 102-57 on 3-pointers in the first two meetings, with Donovan Mitchell (10-for-19), Sam Merrill (7-for-16) and Garland (6-for-10) combining for 69 of those points. --Field Level Media

KUWAIT: Minister of Information, Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi officially kicked off Gulf Weeks on Friday in the presence of senior officials. Held ahead of the coming 45th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, Gulf Weeks is a series of events designed to inform both citizens and expatriates in Kuwait about the significant achievements of the GCC, while fostering a sense of Gulf unity and belonging. The events will take place at various locations across Kuwait during November 22-30. During the Gulf Weeks opening ceremony ceremony, Al-Mutairi emphasized that the GCC has made significant strides in achieving the goals outlined in the Council’s founding charter. The event will provide a unique opportunity for face-to-face interactions among GCC members, strengthening the bonds of love and cooperation between the peoples of the member states., he added. “We proudly remember the significant achievements of the GCC in various fields at all levels, which are a testament to the wise leadership of the GCC leaders, who have steered this journey towards fulfilling the aspirations of their peoples,” said Al-Mutairi. The ceremony was attended by Minister of Public Works and Head of the Supreme Committee for the Summit Preparations Noura Al-Mashaan, Minister of Social Affairs Amthal Al-Huwailah, GCC Secretary-General Jasim Al-Budaiwi, and a number of Gulf ambassadors and Kuwaiti officials. Al-Budaiwi in his speech expressed pride in Kuwait hosting the Gulf Weeks alongside the 45th GCC Summit, reflecting the commitment of both His Highness the Amir and His Highness the Crown Prince to the development of the GCC. He noted the GCC’s progress in promoting integration among member states, achieving success in joint projects, and enhancing the well-being and security of its people. Additionally, he pointed out that the GCC’s forward-thinking policies have made it an attractive destination for foreign investment, focusing on building a strong, diversified economy that ensures sustainable growth and employment for the region’s youth. The event included the screening of a short film depicting the GCC’s journey and accomplishments, followed by a musical performance from the Kuwait TV Orchestra, featuring national and Gulf songs in various artistic styles. Salwa Al-Qarni, Head of the Gulf Weeks Organizing Team, provided an overview of the events scheduled until November 30, which include 30 activities, such as musical performances, lectures on women’s rights, disability issues, military cooperation, cybersecurity, and the achievements of the Gulf Common Market. Other highlights include an exhibition, workshops, skydiving demonstrations, a children’s event, and a media discussion session with the GCC Secretary-General. — KUNA

It's time for the holidays, which means robust family conversations and seemingly never-ending courses of food. But for the more tech-savvy among us, the journey home could also mean we'll be called on to provide a backlog of tech support to parents, grandparents and other family members. And with generative AI being used to supercharge some major cyber scams this year, it's also a good time to teach and not just fix. Here are some tips on how to manage your tech encounters this holiday season: Whether it's Windows, macOS, iOS or Android, simply keeping your operating system and apps up-to-date will help protect your family's computers and devices against a surprising number of security threats, such as malware, viruses and exploits. Most operating systems, especially those for mobile devices and their app stores, typically have auto-updates turned on by default. Be sure to double-check the device to make sure it has enough storage space to carry out the update. (More on this below.) Keeping apps updated may also reduce the number of "Why isn't this app working?" type of questions from your relatives. Chances are someone in your family is going to have a completely full mobile device. So full, in fact, that they can no longer update their phone or tablet without having to purge something first. There are many approaches to freeing up space. Here are a few you can easily take without having to triage data or apps. According to some admittedly unscientific studies, the average person has hundreds of passwords. That's a lot to remember. So as you help your relatives reset some of theirs, you may be tempted to recycle some to keep things simple for them. But that's one of the bad password habits that cybersecurity experts warn against. Instead, try introducing your forgetful family member to a password manager. They're useful tools for simplifying and keeping track of logins. And if you want to impress a more tech-savvy cousin or auntie, you could suggest switching to a more secure digital authentication method: passkeys. As scammers find new ways to steal money and personal information, you and your family should be more vigilant about who to trust. Artificial intelligence and other technologies are giving bad actors craftier tools to work with online. A quick way to remember what to do when you think you're getting scammed is to think about the three S's, said Alissa Abdullah, also known as Dr. Jay, Mastercard's deputy chief security officer "Stay suspicious, stop for a second (and think about it) and stay protected," she said. Simply being aware of typical scams can help, experts say. Robocalls frequently target vulnerable individuals like seniors, people with disabilities, and people with debt. So-called romance scams target lonely and isolated individuals. Quiz scams target those who spend a lot of time on social media. Check our AP guide on the latest scams and what to do when you're victimized. Home internet speeds are getting faster, so you want to make sure your family members are getting a high-speed connection if they've paid for one. Run a broadband speed test on your home network if they're still rocking an aging modem and router. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!

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Morgan Rogers’ fourth goal of the season, an Ollie Watkins penalty and Matty Cash’s finish put Villa 3-0 up after 34 minutes. Mikkel Damsgaard pulled one back for Brentford in the second half but the damage had been done as Villa ended their eight-match winless run in all competitions. Emery was relieved to end the unwanted streak but quickly turned his attention to the next fixture against Southampton on Saturday. “We broke a spell of bad results we were having,” the Villa boss said. “We started the first five or 10 minutes not in control of the game but then progressively we controlled. “Today we achieved those three points and it has given us confidence again but even like that it’s not enough. We have to keep going and think about the next match against Southampton on Saturday. “The message was try to focus on each match, try to forget the table. How we can recover confidence and feel comfortable at home. Today was a fantastic match.” Tyrone Mings returned to the starting line-up in the Premier League for the first time since August 2023. Emery admitted it has been a long road back for the 31-year-old and is pleased to have him back. He added: “Mings played in the Champions league but it’s the first time in the league for a year and three months. “I think he played fantastic – he might be tired tomorrow but will be ready for Saturday again. “It was very, very long, the injury he had. His comeback is fantastic for him and everybody, for the doctor and physio and now he’s training everyday.” Brentford fell to a sixth away defeat from seven games and have picked up only a solitary point on the road this season. They have the best home record in the league, with 19 points from seven matches, but they have the joint worst away record. Bees boss Thomas Frank is confident form will improve on the road. He said: “On numbers we can’t argue we are better at home than away, but on numbers it’s a coincidence. I think two of the seven away games have been bad. “The other games we performed well in big spells. I’m confident at the end of the season we will have some wins away from home.” Frank felt Villa should not have been given a penalty when Ethan Pinnock brought Watkins down. He added: “I want to argue the penalty. I don’t think it is (one). I think Ollie kicked back and hit Ethan, yes there is an arm on the shoulder but threshold and all that – but that’s not the reason we lost.”Billionaire and nominee to become the next head of NASA Jared Isaacman is certainly a fan of SpaceX having relied on Elon Musk’s company for his two trips to space. But he shared the love across SpaceX competitors during a commencement speech for the fall graduation class at Daytona Beach’s Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Thursday. The ERAU alumnus earned a fortune as founder and CEO of credit-card processing company Shift4 Payments, which allowed him to pursue his love of aircraft and eventually spaceflight. He received a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics in 2011, and was given an honorary doctorate at the ceremony while also encouraging the graduating class to “a journey into one of the most interesting and really opportune times that aerospace has ever seen.” It’s the second time he’s spoken to ERAU graduates. The first time was soon after his return from his first spaceflight on the Inspiration4 mission in 2021, the first orbital spaceflight with a completely commercial crew. His most recent spaceflight this past September on the Polaris Dawn mission allowed Isaacman to become the first person to perform a commercial spacewalk. He has since been nominated by President-Elect Donald Trump to take over NASA. Clues to where he might try to lead the agency could be found in his commencement speech. He referenced how America’s glory days of aerospace innovation from the 1950s-1980s showcased the country’s ingenuity, but that was followed by about a 30-year drought. “It felt like we really lost our edge. We lost our will to push the boundaries,” he said. “Our tolerance for risk really became near zero, and we got so comfortable, our competitors overseas were able to substantially close capability gaps.” But giving credit the SpaceX accomplishments including the return to U.S.-based human spaceflight, rocket reusability and the potential of Starship, he let the graduating class know there is reason to be optimistic again. But he also gave credit to Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin with their suborbital space launches, gave props to Rocket Lab as a reliable launch provider and highlighted some of the accomplishments that would be part of his charge in NASA if confirmed by the Senate. He called out the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, the success of Martian helicopter Ingenuity and the Europa Clipper mission headed to one of Jupiter’s moons to see if it’s capable of supporting life. “This is wild stuff, and it’s happening right now,” he said. “There are so many exciting industry-wide projects that are underway from Blue Origin’s New Glenn that really should be launching in the very near future, possibly this month, to Rocket Lab’s Neutron, to hypersonics, to direct-to-cell satellites, flying-wing refueling tankers, a wave of autonomous drone technologies. And we’re starting to really live in the future that we all dreamed about as kids.” He praised SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation, but also highlighted similar capability from competitors such as Amazon’s in-development Project Kuiper as well as OneWeb, as essential to connecting the world. “What I’m describing here are all proof points that we are stepping into a new era, one that demands really the best talent, motivation, perseverance in the face of adversity and vision for a brighter and more interesting future, the qualities you have undoubtedly begun to develop here at Embry-Riddle,” he said. While he has a vested interest in space, Isaacman said he knows the graduating class will excel in an array of endeavors. “With your education, the opportunities and problems to solve do not necessarily have to be among the stars,” he said. “It’s about taking the knowledge, the skills and the drive that have brought you to this point and using them to solve enormous problems for the benefit of all humankind, whether you’re on or off Spaceship Earth.” But for those that do pursue space-related careers, he sees a much brighter future. “There’s going to be interplanetary spaceships. Heck, there are going to be factories that are making boosters and spaceships, satellites, probes, robots, lasers, space infrastructure. And this is going to happen as fast as we make airplanes today,” he said. He paid deference to President John F. Kennedy in the 1960s challenging a generation to reach the moon, while promoting the new call to action and the efforts already underway at NASA. “You stand at the precipice of your own moonshots,” he said. “We’re choosing to return to the moon to create a future on Mars and beyond and figure out that space economy. We’re going to design aircraft that travel faster, cleaner, more efficiently than they ever have, and to foster a sustainable space and aviation ecosystem.” Whether these solutions come from commercial efforts such as SpaceX or spearheaded by national policy, he expects them to come from the likes of ERAU graduates, he said. ‘It’s you who will make these possibilities real, working on and off the planet to create technologies that will carry our civilization across the skies into space and into the planets beyond,” he said. “And along the way, who knows? Maybe answer some of the questions that we’ve all been thinking about since the beginning of humankind.” ©2024 Orlando Sentinel. Visit at orlandosentinel.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.AWH Partners Promotes Dev Sharma as Director of Analytics

It's time for the holidays, which means robust family conversations and seemingly never-ending courses of food. But for the more tech-savvy among us, the journey home could also mean we'll be called on to provide a backlog of tech support to parents, grandparents and other family members. And with generative AI being used to supercharge some major cyber scams this year, it's also a good time to teach and not just fix. Here are some tips on how to manage your tech encounters this holiday season: Whether it's Windows, macOS, iOS or Android, simply keeping your operating system and apps up-to-date will help protect your family's computers and devices against a surprising number of security threats, such as malware, viruses and exploits. Most operating systems, especially those for mobile devices and their app stores, typically have auto-updates turned on by default. Be sure to double-check the device to make sure it has enough storage space to carry out the update. (More on this below.) Keeping apps updated may also reduce the number of "Why isn't this app working?" type of questions from your relatives. Chances are someone in your family is going to have a completely full mobile device. So full, in fact, that they can no longer update their phone or tablet without having to purge something first. There are many approaches to freeing up space. Here are a few you can easily take without having to triage data or apps. According to some admittedly unscientific studies, the average person has hundreds of passwords. That's a lot to remember. So as you help your relatives reset some of theirs, you may be tempted to recycle some to keep things simple for them. But that's one of the bad password habits that cybersecurity experts warn against. Instead, try introducing your forgetful family member to a password manager. They're useful tools for simplifying and keeping track of logins. And if you want to impress a more tech-savvy cousin or auntie, you could suggest switching to a more secure digital authentication method: passkeys. As scammers find new ways to steal money and personal information, you and your family should be more vigilant about who to trust. Artificial intelligence and other technologies are giving bad actors craftier tools to work with online. A quick way to remember what to do when you think you're getting scammed is to think about the three S's, said Alissa Abdullah, also known as Dr. Jay, Mastercard's deputy chief security officer "Stay suspicious, stop for a second (and think about it) and stay protected," she said. Simply being aware of typical scams can help, experts say. Robocalls frequently target vulnerable individuals like seniors, people with disabilities, and people with debt. So-called romance scams target lonely and isolated individuals. Quiz scams target those who spend a lot of time on social media. Check our AP guide on the latest scams and what to do when you're victimized. Home internet speeds are getting faster, so you want to make sure your family members are getting a high-speed connection if they've paid for one. Run a broadband speed test on your home network if they're still rocking an aging modem and router. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!Waithaya Palee Shares of Knife River ( NYSE: KNF ) have seen solid returns since the business was spun off about one and a half year ago, with shares having doubled over this period of time. The market repriced the shares of this aggregate If you like to see more ideas, please subscribe to the premium service "Value in Corporate Events" here and try the free trial. In this service we cover major earnings events, M&A, IPOs and other significant corporate events with actionable ideas. Furthermore, we provide coverage of situations and names on request! The Value Investor has a Master of Science with specialization in financial markets and a decade of experience tracking companies via catalytic company events. Value In Corporate Events Learn more Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.

Morgan Rogers’ fourth goal of the season, an Ollie Watkins penalty and Matty Cash’s finish put Villa 3-0 up after 34 minutes. Mikkel Damsgaard pulled one back for Brentford in the second half but the damage had been done as Villa ended their eight-match winless run in all competitions. Emery was relieved to end the unwanted streak but quickly turned his attention to the next fixture against Southampton on Saturday. “We broke a spell of bad results we were having,” the Villa boss said. “We started the first five or 10 minutes not in control of the game but then progressively we controlled. “Today we achieved those three points and it has given us confidence again but even like that it’s not enough. We have to keep going and think about the next match against Southampton on Saturday. “The message was try to focus on each match, try to forget the table. How we can recover confidence and feel comfortable at home. Today was a fantastic match.” Tyrone Mings returned to the starting line-up in the Premier League for the first time since August 2023. Emery admitted it has been a long road back for the 31-year-old and is pleased to have him back. He added: “Mings played in the Champions league but it’s the first time in the league for a year and three months. “I think he played fantastic – he might be tired tomorrow but will be ready for Saturday again. “It was very, very long, the injury he had. His comeback is fantastic for him and everybody, for the doctor and physio and now he’s training everyday.” Brentford fell to a sixth away defeat from seven games and have picked up only a solitary point on the road this season. They have the best home record in the league, with 19 points from seven matches, but they have the joint worst away record. Bees boss Thomas Frank is confident form will improve on the road. He said: “On numbers we can’t argue we are better at home than away, but on numbers it’s a coincidence. I think two of the seven away games have been bad. “The other games we performed well in big spells. I’m confident at the end of the season we will have some wins away from home.” Frank felt Villa should not have been given a penalty when Ethan Pinnock brought Watkins down. He added: “I want to argue the penalty. I don’t think it is (one). I think Ollie kicked back and hit Ethan, yes there is an arm on the shoulder but threshold and all that – but that’s not the reason we lost.”Social media trends among teens: Pew's latest findings

Promotion Affirms Company's Commitment to Galvanize New Era of Tech-Driven Real Estate Investment NEW YORK , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its commitment to revolutionize investment strategies by leveraging advanced technologies to drive investor value, real estate investment firm AWH Partners announces the promotion of Devashish (Dev) Sharma to director of analytics. Sharma, who has been with the New York -based firm since July 2023 , has played a pivotal role in enhancing returns for investors by strengthening the integration of technology and data analytics in his previous role in asset management. In this new position, he will leverage the firm's data assets to create insights that sharpen acquisition strategies, improve asset performance, and strengthen overall decision-making and corporate governance, ultimately driving superior outcomes for stakeholders. In leading this newly created role, Sharma will focus on enhancing AWH Partners' cross-functional data ecosystem and optimizing technology-enabled processes to deliver actionable investment insights, streamline analysis, automate recurring tasks, and identify market opportunities ahead of industry trends. By developing business intelligence tools and mechanisms, he will ensure the firm's leadership and continuity in hospitality real estate, delivering enhanced transparency and scalability of tech-driven initiatives to foster sustainable growth and maximize investor returns. With dual master's degrees in business administration and hospitality management from Cornell University , Sharma has 13 years' experience across investment banking, real estate financing, hotel acquisition and hotel asset management. Before relocating to the U.S. for his graduate studies, Sharma was the investment manager at SAMHI Hotels, which specializes in hotel investments in India , and an associate investment manager at Piramal Fund Management, one of the first firms to enter real estate fund management in India . His global expertise in real estate financing and operational excellence has directly contributed to the success of the firm's high-value investment portfolios. "Dev brings a truly exceptional background to this new role with his experience in real estate financing and data analytics, as well as earning advanced degrees in business and hospitality from one of this country's premier Ivy League universities. Since joining AWH, he has demonstrated dedication and passion for helping the firm realize the next level of data-driven decision-making," said Chad Cooley , co-founder and managing partner of AWH Partners. "His work has strengthened our ability to deliver consistent value to our investors, helping us stand out in an increasingly competitive market." AWH Partners has made substantial investments in technology to identify and acquire differentiated investment opportunities in a highly competitive marketplace. This position underscores the firm's strategic focus on combining innovation and expertise to generate superior investor outcomes. By empowering its team with leadership opportunities, AWH Partners fosters an environment where talent thrives, furthering its goal of shaping the future of real estate investment. Sharma's leadership will continue to advance the firm's mission to deliver sustainable growth and performance across its portfolio. A native of India , Sharma is a chartered accountant and earned his bachelor's degree in finance from Sri Venkateswara College at the University of Delhi in 2009. Sharma's global perspective and track record of integrating analytics into investment strategies position him as a key player in advancing AWH Partners' investor-centric vision. "My goal is to further integrate analytics into every aspect of our investment process to ensure we are at the forefront of data and technology use in real estate investment worldwide," he said. About AWH Partners: AWH Partners (AWH) is a leading national platform for hotel real estate investment, management and development. Privately held, it was founded in 2010 by alumni of The Blackstone Group and The Related Companies. The firm partners with marquee institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals around the world. Its portfolio includes properties from renowned brands, including the Marriott and Hilton corporations, as well as independently branded assets. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/awh-partners-promotes-dev-sharma-as-director-of-analytics-302330763.html SOURCE AWH PartnersThousands of protesters marched through Barcelona on Saturday demanding lower rents in Spain's second city. Barcelona, which has already taken action to stop the spread of holiday rental apartments, is the latest Spanish city to see protests for cheaper housing. Backed by left-wing parties and unions, the demonstrators gathered in central Barcelona behind a giant banner declaring "Lower the rents". "Today a new political cycle starts concerning housing," Carme Arcarazo, spokesperson for the Catalan Tenants Union, the main organiser, told reporters. "Investors must not be allowed to come to our cities and play with the apartments like a game of Monopoly," she added. The union would target "profiteers" who are taking "half of our salaries", Arcarazo said. The demonstrators demanded a 50 percent cut in rents, leases with an unlimited term and a ban on "speculative" sales of buildings. They threatened to start a rent strike. An estimated 22,000 people took part in a similar demonstration in Madrid on October 13. Campaigns have been launched in other cities. According to the Idealista specialised website, rental prices per square metre have risen 82 percent across Spain over the past decade. The average salary has gone up by 17 percent in that time, according to the national statistics institute. Facing pressure over a housing crisis, the government in 2023 passed legislation calling for more social housing, greater restrictions on rents in high demand areas and penalties for owners who do not occupy properties. But rents have continued to rise while the government has battled city and regional authorities to get some parts of the law applied. vid-vab/tw/jm

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