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vegas777 fun ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway says any remorse over bypassing Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft is quickly dissipating with rookie Bo Nix's rapid rise, suggesting the Denver Broncos have finally found their next franchise quarterback. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway says any remorse over bypassing Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft is quickly dissipating with rookie Bo Nix's rapid rise, suggesting the Denver Broncos have finally found their next franchise quarterback. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway says any remorse over bypassing Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft is quickly dissipating with rookie Bo Nix’s rapid rise, suggesting the Denver Broncos have finally found their next franchise quarterback. Elway said Nix, the sixth passer selected in April’s draft, is an ideal fit in Denver with coach Sean Payton navigating his transition to the pros and Vance Joseph’s defense serving as a pressure release valve for the former Oregon QB. “We’ve seen the progression of Bo in continuing to get better and better each week and Sean giving him more each week and trusting him more and more to where last week we saw his best game of the year,” Elway said in a nod to Nix’s first game with 300 yards and four touchdown throws in a rout of Atlanta. For that performance, Nix earned his second straight NFL Rookie of the Week honor along with the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. “I think the sky’s the limit,” Elway said, “and that’s just going to continue to get better and better.” In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Elway also touted former coach Mike Shanahan’s Hall of Fame credentials, spoke about the future of University of Colorado star and Heisman favorite Travis Hunter and discussed his ongoing bout with a chronic hand condition. Elway spent the last half of his decade as the Broncos’ GM in a futile search for a worthy successor to Peyton Manning, a pursuit that continued as he transitioned into a two-year consultant role that ended after the 2022 season. “You have all these young quarterbacks and you look at the ones that make it and the ones that don’t and it’s so important to have the right system and a coach that really knows how to tutelage quarterbacks, and Sean’s really good at that,” Elway said. “I think the combination of Bo’s maturity, having started 61 games in college, his athletic ability and his knowledge of the game has been such a tremendous help for him,'” Elway added. “But also Vance Joseph’s done a heck of a job on the defensive side to where all that pressure’s not being put on Bo and the offense to score all the time.” Payton and his staff have methodically expanded Nix’s repertoire and incorporated his speed into their blueprints. Elway lauded them for “what they’re doing offensively and how they’re breaking Bo into the NFL because it’s a huge jump and I think patience is something that goes a long way in the NFL when it comes down to quarterbacks.” Elway said he hopes to sit down with Nix at some point when things slow down for the rookie. Nix, whose six wins are one more than Elway had as a rookie, said he looks forward to meeting the man who won two Super Bowls during his Hall of Fame playing career and another from the front office. “He’s a legend not only here for this organization, but for the entire NFL,” Nix said, adding, “most guys, they would love to have a chat with John Elway, just pick his brain. It’s just awesome that I’m even in that situation.” Hall of Fame Orange Crush linebacker Randy Gradishar joined Elway in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, something Elway called “way, way overdue.” Elway suggested it’s also long past time for the Hall to honor Shanahan, who won back-to-back Super Bowls in Denver with Elway at QB and whose footprint you see every weekend in the NFL because of his expansive coaching tree. Sanders & Hunter Elway called University of Colorado stars Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders “both great athletes.” He said he really hopes Sanders gets drafted by a team that will bring him along like the Broncos have done with Nix and he sees Hunter being able to play both ways in the pros but not full time. Elway said he thinks Hunter will be primarily a corner in the NFL but with significant contributions on offense: “He’s great at both. He’s got great instincts, and that’s what you need at corner.” Hand condition Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. It’s been five years since Elway announced he was dealing with Dupuytren’s contracture, a chronic condition that typically appears after age 40 and causes one or more fingers to permanently bend toward the palm. Elway’s ring fingers on both hands were originally affected and he said now the middle finger on his right hand is starting to pull forward. So, he’ll get another injection of a drug called Xiaflex, which is the only FDA-approved non-surgical treatment, one that he’s endorsing in an awareness campaign for the chronic condition that affects 17 million Americans. The condition can make it difficult to do everyday tasks such as shaking hands or picking up a coffee mug. 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During her run on NCIS , actress Pauley Perrette delivered a captivating performance when she portrayed the beloved forensic expert Abby Sciuto. Pauley starred alongside other talented actors, such as fellow NCIS star Mark Harmon , on the program for 15 seasons before she unexpectedly departed. Her leave had many fans speculating if Mark had anything to do with her decision to quit. After she exited NCIS in 2018, her character Abby left the team after character Clay’s death, several claims began coming up about why she was out. NCIS stars Katrina Law and Brian Dietzen give verdict on future of Knight and Palmer’s romance NCIS Tony and Ziva cast: Who will be joining Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo for spin-off? Eventually, Pauley became fed up with all of the rumors, and set the record straight on social media. She explained that all of the media’s “total lies” about her had her clearing the air. Pauley’s first X posts revealed how she initially didn’t delve into her exit in an attempt to protect the NCIS crew, jobs, and other people. However, she then realized that her silence possibly wasn’t helping the situation, and so she shared exactly what prompted her to leave. “There is a ‘machine’ keeping me silent, and feeding FALSE stories about me. A very rich, very powerful publicity ‘machine’. No morals, no obligation to truth, and I’m just left here, reading the lies, trying to protect my crew. Trying to remain calm. He did it,” she wrote. In a follow-up tweet, she further hinted at all of the hardships she had to endure while on the show, noting: “I’ve been supporting ant-bullying programs forever. But now I KNOW because it was ME! If it’s school or work, that you’re required to go to? It’s horrifying. I left. Multiple Physical Assaults. I REALLY get it now. Stay safe. Nothing is worth your safety. Tell someone.” Pauley’s tweets caught the attention of CBS Television Studios, causing them to tell E! News: “Pauley Perrette had a terrific run on NCIS and we are all going to miss her. Over a year ago, Pauley came to us with a workplace concern. We took the matter seriously and worked with her to find a resolution. We are committed to a safe work environment on all our shows.“ Harmon has not commented on the tension. Another X post from 2019 from Pauley that has resurfaced has seemed to confirm their feud was cemented. “NO I AM NOT COMING BACK! EVER! (Please stop asking?) I am terrified of Harmon and him attacking me. I have nightmares about it. I have a new show that is SAFE AND HAPPY! You’ll love it! #HappyPlace Love y’all!,” she penned. The Mirror reached out to Mark's rep for comment.

NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time as a massive rally in the world's most popular cryptocurrency, largely accelerated by the election of Donald Trump, rolls on. The cryptocurrency officially to rose six figures Wednesday night, just hours after the president-elect said he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to be the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Bitcoin has soared since Trump won the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5. The asset climbed from $69,374 on Election Day, hitting as high as $103,713 Wednesday, according to CoinDesk. And the latest all-time high arrives just two years after bitcoin dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX . Bitcoin fell below $102,000 by midday Thursday, but its price is still up nearly 7% over the last day. Even amid a massive rally that has more than doubled the value of bitcoin this year, some experts continue to warn of investment risks around the asset, which has quite a volatile history. Here’s what you need to know. Back up. What is cryptocurrency again? Cryptocurrency has been around for a while now. But chances are you’ve heard about it more and more over the last few years. In basic terms, cryptocurrency is digital money. This kind of currency is designed to work through an online network without a central authority — meaning it’s typically not backed by any government or banking institution — and transactions get recorded with technology called a blockchain. Bitcoin is the largest and oldest cryptocurrency, although other assets like ethereum, XRP, tether and dogecoin have also gained popularity over the years. Some investors see cryptocurrency as a “digital alternative” to traditional money, but the large majority of daily financial transactions are still conducted using fiat currencies such as the dollar. Also, bitcoin can be very volatile, with its price reliant on larger market conditions. Why is bitcoin soaring? A lot of the recent action has to do with the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. Trump, who was once a crypto skeptic, has pledged to make the U.S. “the crypto capital of the planet” and create a “strategic reserve” of bitcoin. His campaign accepted donations in cryptocurrency and he courted fans at a bitcoin conference in July. He also launched World Liberty Financial, a new venture with family members to trade cryptocurrencies. On Thursday morning, hours after bitcoin surpassed the $100,000 mark, Trump congratulated “BITCOINERS” on his social media platform Truth Social. He also appeared to take credit for the recent rally, writing, “YOU’RE WELCOME!!!” Top crypto players welcomed Trump’s election victory last month, in hopes that he would be able to push through legislative and regulatory changes that they’ve long lobbied for — which, generally speaking, aim for an increased sense of legitimacy without too much red tape. Trump made a move in that direction Wednesday when he said he intends to nominate Atkins to chair the SEC. Atkins was an SEC commissioner during the presidency of George W. Bush. In the years since leaving the agency, Atkins has made the case against too much market regulation. He joined the Token Alliance, a cryptocurrency advocacy organization, in 2017. Under current chair Gary Gensler, who will step down when Trump takes office, the SEC has cracked down on the crypto industry — penalizing a number of companies for violating securities laws. Gensler has also faced ample criticism from industry players in the process. One crypto-friendly move the SEC did make under Gensler was the approval in January of spot bitcoin ETFs, or exchange trade funds, which allow investors to have a stake in bitcoin without directly buying it. The spot ETFs were the dominant driver of bitcoin's price before Trump's win — but, like much of the crypto’s recent momentum, saw record inflows postelection. What does bitcoin hitting the $100k mark mean? Could it keep climbing? Bitcoin surpassing the coveted $100,000 mark has left much of the crypto world buzzing. “What we’re seeing isn’t just a rally — it’s a fundamental transformation of bitcoin’s place in the financial system,” Nathan McCauley, CEO and co-founder of crypto asset manager Anchorage Digital, said in a statement — while pointing to the growth of who's entering the market, particularly with rising institutional adoption. Still, others note that the new heights of bitcoin's price don't necessarily mean the asset is going mainstream. The $100,000 level is “merely a psychological factor and ultimately just a number,” Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at British investment company AJ Bell, wrote in a Thursday commentary . That being said, bitcoin could keep climbing to more and more all-time highs — particularly if Trump makes good on his promises for more crypto-friendly regulation once in office. If Trump actually makes a bitcoin reserve, for example, supply changes could also propel the price forward. Still, as with everything in the volatile cryptoverse, the future is never promised. Worldwide regulatory uncertainties and environmental concerns around bitcoin “mining" — the creation of new bitcoin, which consumes a lot of energy — are among factors that analysts like Coatsworth note could hamper future growth. And, as still a relatively-young asset with a history of volatility, longer-term adoption has yet to be seen through. Is it too late to invest? What are the risks? Today's excitement around bitcoin may make many who aren't already in the space want to get in on the action, but experts continue to stress caution around crypto “FOMO," or the fear of missing out, especially for small-pocketed investors. “A lot of people have got rich from the cryptocurrency soaring in value this year, but this high-risk asset isn’t suitable for everyone,” Coatsworth noted Thursday. “It’s volatile, unpredictable and is driven by speculation, none of which makes for a sleep-at-night investment.” In short, history shows you can lose money in crypto as quickly as you’ve made it. Long-term price behavior relies on larger market conditions. Trading continues at all hours, every day. Coatsworth points to recent research from the Bank for International Settlements, a Switzerland-based global organization of central banks, which found that about three-quarters of retail buyers on crypto exchange apps likely lost money on their bitcoin investments between 2015 and 2022. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, bitcoin stood at just over $5,000. Its price climbed to nearly $69,000 by November 2021, during high demand for technology assets, but later crashed during an aggressive series of rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. And the late-2022 collapse of FTX significantly undermined confidence in crypto overall, with bitcoin falling below $17,000. Investors began returning in large numbers as inflation started to cool — and gains skyrocketed on the anticipation and then early success of spot ETFs, and again, now the post-election frenzy. But lighter regulation from the coming Trump administration could also mean less guardrails. “I would say, keep it simple. And don’t take on more risk than you can afford to,” Adam Morgan McCarthy, a research analyst at Kaiko, previously told The Associated Press — adding that there isn’t a “magic eight ball” to know for certain what comes next. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. The business news you need Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.Unions attack 2.8% Government pay rise proposal for NHS workers and teachersWASHINGTON − The White House is urging the Federal Communications Commission to crack down on U.S. telecom providers after at least nine were breached in a massive Chinese hacking and spying campaign that targeted senior government officials. Voluntary compliance with cybersecurity practices are inadequate to protect against hacking from foreign actors, the White House's deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, Anne Neuberger, said on a Friday call. The Biden administration official urged the FCC to impose regulations that would make it harder, riskier and costlier for hackers to access Americans' data in response to the Salt Typhoon hack that affected an unknown number of Americans. More: Apple, Android users on notice from FBI, CISA about texts amid 'massive espionage campaign' "We know that voluntary cybersecurity practices are inadequate to protect against China, Russia and Iran hacking of our critical infrastructure," Neuberger said. The commission is expected to hold a vote on the proposal by Jan. 15, a week before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump . The FCC did not immediately respond to a request for comment. More: Trump taps Brendan Carr, who opposed Kamala Harris' SNL cameo, to lead the FCC Federal authorities first acknowledged the hack in October. After an investigating they revealed weeks later that "a broad and significant cyber espionage campaign" by the Chinese government had taken place. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, pushed telecommunications companies to beef up their security and directed Americans to use encrypted communications in response as they worked to determine the scope of the beach. More: Cyberattacks on critical US infrastructure keep happening. How worried should we be? Previously, the White House said that at least eight companies were impacted. A ninth company, which the White House did not name, has been identified. Verizon, AT&T and Lumen are among the companies previously named. The U.S. government does not know how many people were impacted, Neuberger said. But it is their understanding that "a large number" of individuals in the Washington, D.C. area and Virginia were geolocated, with the aim of identifying who the phones belonged to for "follow on espionage and intelligence collection of communications, of texts and phone calls." 'We will never know' scope and scale of Salt Typhoon phone hack Fewer than 100 individuals are estimated to have been targeted with further spying, she said. Chinese hackers were careful about their techniques, she added. "They erased logs. In many cases, companies were not keeping adequate logs," she said. "So there are details that likely ... we will never know regarding the scope and scale of this." Australia and the UK already have stricter requirements in place, Neuberger said, that may have led to the hacks discovery and containment faster. The U.S. says it believes the Chinese had the capability to geolocate millions of individuals and record phone calls at will because of the broad access they had into networks. The Chinese government has previously denied it was involved in the hack.

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Explore incredible classic car junkyard with amazing motors forgotten by time – including Mustangs, GTOs and CorvettesWhat We Know About Luigi Mangione: Alleged UnitedHealthcare Shooter Plans To Plead Not GuiltyOne person explained their “petty” decision to take back a Christmas gift they’d given a relative. In a recent post shared in the popular “Petty Revenge” Reddit forum, one social media user said that they canceled the “gifted vacation” they got a relative without telling anyone. According to the original poster, [OP], this family member is “s***ty” and they’ve had some “differences” in the past. However, the pair “supposedly made up” before the holidays. “So this year for Christmas I gifted them a vacation they did really want to make. I printed out the booking reservation and gave it as a gift,” they wrote. However, the relative didn’t offer a gift back, since they allegedly had “too much stuff” to do and they “totally forgot” about the Reddit poster. The relative also continued to make “passive-aggressive remarks” about their family member’s “home and the food,” since the social media user hosted the Christmas party. As a result, the Redditor said that they ultimately took back the gift, without telling their relative. “So petty me canceled their vacation without telling them after I knew they were on their way to the destination. Yes, there are fees but I don’t care,” they wrote. “I know they will be to[o] stingy to book anything else and will instead return all the way back home fuming and annoyed.” The post has quickly gone viral, with more than 8,000 upvotes. In the comments, the Reddit user responded to some people who critcized them for gifting such an expensive present to a family member they weren’t close to. They poster went on to claim that they were “trapped in” the feeling of needing to help their family and feeling “guilty” about not being there for them. “So I try to give back or help out with otherwise hard to achieve dreams on Christmas - but yes, definitely am not appreciated and felt also deceived by the whole thing where we ‘made up,’” they added. In another comment, they claimed that they were expecting their relative to talk badly about them to their brothers. So, they plan to make up reasons for why they canceled the trip, like: “You told [my brother] you found it stupid/cheap/whatever and did not like the gift, so I thought it would be better to cancel.” Multiple readers continue to criticize the Reddit user for buying the vacation as a gift in the first place. “I have to ask, if you didn’t really care for this person, why did you give them an entire vacation? Who gives a vacation to people really ever let alone a person they don’t even really like much??” one wrote. “There are members of my family I somewhat tolerate but if they gave me a vacation I’d sure as hell pretend to like them and be super friendly. That’s just shooting yourself in the foot for no reason,” another responded. However, others applauded their decision to cancel the trip without telling their relative. “I love this, not only is this petty but 100% AWESOME! Next year be sure to ask them in front of everybody how was their trip,” one wrote, while another added: “The reason was petty, but the revenge was ruthless.” “That is petty and cruel. You’re my hero,” a third quipped.

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation's top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, investigators in New York and Pennsylvania are working to piece together why Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. The killing sparked widespread discussions about corporate greed, unfairness in the medical insurance industry and even inspired folk-hero sentiment toward his killer. But Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sharply refuted that perception after Mangione's arrest on Monday when a customer at a McDonald's restaurant in Pennsylvania spotted Mangione eating and noticed he resembled the shooting suspect in security-camera photos released by New York police. “In some dark corners, this killer is being hailed as a hero. Hear me on this, he is no hero,” Shapiro said. “The real hero in this story is the person who called 911 at McDonald’s this morning.” Mangione's family and upbringing Mangione comes from a prominent Maryland family. His grandfather, Nick Mangione, who died in 2008, was a successful real estate developer. One of his best-known projects was Turf Valley Resort, a sprawling luxury retreat and conference center outside Baltimore that he purchased in 1978. The Mangione family also purchased Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore in 1986. On Monday, Baltimore County police officers blocked off an entrance to the property, which public records link to Luigi Mangione’s parents. Reporters and photographers gathered outside the entrance. The father of 10 children, Nick Mangione prepared his five sons — including Luigi Mangione’s father, Louis Mangione — to help manage the family business, according to a 2003 Washington Post report. Nick Mangione had 37 grandchildren, including Luigi, according to the grandfather's obituary. Luigi Mangione’s grandparents donated to charities through the Mangione Family Foundation, according to a statement from Loyola University commemorating Nick Mangione’s wife’s death in 2023. They donated to various causes, including Catholic organizations, colleges and the arts. One of Luigi Mangione’s cousins is Republican Maryland state legislator Nino Mangione, a spokesman for the lawmaker’s office confirmed. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest,” Mangione’s family said in a statement posted on social media by Nino Mangione. “We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.” Mangione's education and work history Mangione, who was valedictorian of his elite Maryland prep school, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a university spokesman told The Associated Press. He learned to code in high school and helped start a club at Penn for people interested in gaming and game design, according to a 2018 story in Penn Today, a campus publication. His social media posts suggest he belonged to the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi. They also show him taking part in a 2019 program at Stanford University, and in photos with family and friends at the Jersey Shore and in Hawaii, San Diego, Puerto Rico, and other destinations. The Gilman School, from which Mangione graduated in 2016, is one of Baltimore’s elite prep schools. The children of some of the city’s wealthiest and most prominent residents, including Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., have attended the school. Its alumni include sportswriter Frank Deford and former Arizona Gov. Fife Symington. In his valedictory speech, Luigi Mangione described his classmates’ “incredible courage to explore the unknown and try new things.” Mangione took a software programming internship after high school at Maryland-based video game studio Firaxis, where he fixed bugs on the hit strategy game Civilization 6, according to a LinkedIn profile. Firaxis' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, said it would not comment on former employees. He more recently worked at the car-buying website TrueCar, but has not worked there since 2023, the head of the Santa Monica, California-based company confirmed to the AP. Time in Hawaii and reports of back pain From January to June 2022, Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a “co-living” space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Like other residents of the shared penthouse catering to remote workers, Mangione underwent a background check, said Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin. “Luigi was just widely considered to be a great guy. There were no complaints,” Ryan said. “There was no sign that might point to these alleged crimes they’re saying he committed.” At Surfbreak, Martin learned Mangione had severe back pain from childhood that interfered with many aspects of his life, including surfing, Ryan said. “He went surfing with R.J. once but it didn’t work out because of his back,” Ryan said, but noted that Mangione and Martin often went together to a rock-climbing gym. Mangione left Surfbreak to get surgery on the mainland, Ryan said, then later returned to Honolulu and rented an apartment. An image posted to a social media account linked to Mangione showed what appeared to be an X-ray of a metal rod and multiple screws inserted into someone's lower spine. Martin stopped hearing from Mangione six months to a year ago. An X account linked to Mangione includes recent posts about the negative impact of smartphones on children; healthy eating and exercise habits; psychological theories; and a quote from Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti about the dangers of becoming “well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Police report a darker turn Mangione likely was motivated by his anger at what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed, according to a law enforcement bulletin obtained by AP. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s handwritten notes and social media posts. He appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown, asserting in his note that he is the “first to face it with such brutal honesty,” the bulletin said. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, the document said.Towards the end of my second trimester, at 26 weeks pregnant, my husband and I visited Jeju, a beautiful island in South Korea. It was our babymoon, the pre-baby trip to savour time with my partner before the chaos of parenthood ensued. Shortly after conceiving, I oscillated between two states: Being incredibly grateful and excited, and completely nauseous and exhausted. Most of the time though, it was a mix of the two, in addition to the hormonal mess that came with pregnancy . So, to put it simply, the first trimester of pregnancy knocked me out. I therefore had no time – nor energy, nor headspace, nor much of anything – to think of going on any trip, let alone a babymoon. The thought of doing all that with my unpredictable body wore me out. But my husband insisted we should go somewhere. A babymoon would be our last trip with each other before the baby arrived. Taking this trip felt almost essential, he said – after the struggles of a tumultuous first trimester, it seemed like a great opportunity for us to take time off, reconnect, and enjoy an adventure together. After warming up to the idea, I realised I truly wanted to go. While most people would recommend resorts or relaxing spots for a babymoon, I longed for a place we’d never considered visiting, somewhere calm and close to nature, far from the bustle of the city and the constant busyness I’ve come to associate with home. Enter Jeju Island . I’d first heard of it while watching the Netflix K-drama Squid Game. In one episode, Kang Sae-byeok, a North Korean defector playing for the multi-billion won prize, shared her dream of visiting Jeju Island with her family, describing it as a place that looked like a dream. Since then, the image of Jeju’s striking flowers against the landscape of an island characterised by its deep blues stuck with me. Travelling after the first trimester felt healing in many ways. I was less nauseous, could keep food down more often than not, and felt physically stronger and more mobile, even though I was carrying more weight as the baby grew. After feeling out of touch with my body during my first trimester, my babymoon allowed me to reconnect with my body and life in a new way. This trip wasn’t just about cherishing time with my husband, it was also about honouring my body for carrying a life – a miracle in itself. I wanted to get to know my body again, familiarise myself with its strengths and limitations, and embrace everything it could and couldn’t do. Jeju felt like a wonderful place to do so. Jeju Island is about 2.5 times the size of Singapore and every corner has something to offer. I broke the island up into the north, south, east and west, spending most of my time in south Jeju, Seogwipo, and north Jeju, close to Jeju City. Here are some locations I’d recommend visiting in each area to capture Jeju’s beauty. North Jeju: West Jeju: East Jeju: South Jeju: TAKING TIME TO APPRECIATE JEJU’S BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES Jeju is South Korea’s largest island, formed when an underwater volcano erupted 2 million years ago. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its volcanic land and lava tubes. In the centre sits Mount Hallasan, with the rest of the island gently sloping around it. When we arrived, I could smell the ocean in the air. It was fresh. Salty. Rejuvenating. And the vast blue horizon went on forever. Our initial plan for our week-long stay was to tick off every spot on the list but within an hour of setting foot on the island, we realised we wanted to take our time and relish each place we went to. My husband and I never follow a strict itinerary when we travel, preferring instead to go wherever the moment takes us. In Jeju, this approach felt natural as we focused on savouring the views – and every corner has a stunning one to offer. For the first half of our trip, we stayed at a charming seaside hotel in Seogwipo, on the southern coast. From our room’s large windows, we woke up to serene sunrises over white fishing boats and returned each evening to skies painted in vibrant orange and purple hues. A short walk from our hotel led to the beach, where we strolled daily. There, we took in the breathtaking scenery accompanied by the soothing sound of the waves, seagulls calling overhead, occasional traffic and the chatter of fishermen – most of whom are descendants of the islanders who have lived there for thousands of years. Slowing down each morning and evening to absorb the sights, breezes, and sounds became a healing ritual for me and my growing body, reminding me of the beauty in simply being present. I was glad we came without an itinerary, and instead just had highlights that we wanted to see. It made me realise just how much the world could offer. REDISCOVERING MY PHYSICAL STRENGTH WHILE CLIMBING A VOLCANO On day three, we decided to do a hike – there’s never a shortage of walks or hikes in Jeju. We chose Saebyeol Oreum, an extinct volcano that means “the dawn star” in Korean, on the way to Jeju City, after leaving Seogwipo. When I told my husband I wanted to climb Saebyeol Oreum, he hesitated as he was concerned for my and our baby’s safety. We even argued for a while but I was determined. I explained how important it was for me to do something I loved, like hiking, even with my changing body. I knew I shouldn’t push myself too hard and I was aware of how naive it would be to think I was the same as before pregnancy. But I also felt I could trust my body to know its limits. He finally gave in after I agreed that if he saw me struggling, we would turn back. We started the hike around midday, and there was a refreshing breeze in the air – a rain shower loomed. Somehow, the threat of rain made us more excited about scaling the volcano. That, and looking at online travel sites describing the stunning panoramic views of Jeju Island from the top. The hike wasn’t long – just over 500 metres high, which could be covered in under an hour – but the climb was steep. I paused several times. I was also panting more than usual and my heart rate was elevated. As we got higher and higher, I could see more of Jeju. At several points, I did ask myself if this was where I should stop but I kept pushing forward. Halfway up, I knew I couldn’t give up. My husband, too, was now cheering me on: “A bit more! You’re doing great!” After about an hour, we finally made it to the top. The panoramic view was breathtaking – windmills, volcanoes, hills, Seogwipo, Jeju City, vast fields, folk villages, rows of tangerine trees, the coasts we had walked in the days before, the crevices we knew led to waterfalls. I was bursting with pride and joy as we took in the scenery. And I could imagine my little one, inside me, feeling proud, too. We would have stayed at the top longer, if not for the rain that caught up to us before we reached the base of the volcano. By the time we returned to the car, we were drenched. As we dried off and warmed up, we couldn’t help but laugh and cry. I couldn’t believe I did it. I was still reeling from the climb, realising what my body was capable of, trusting it without pushing myself too hard and feeling grateful for the strength I had. As we drove to Jeju City, giddy from our climb, I thought of how our visit, done at the cusp of spring, felt symbolic. Winter felt akin to my first trimester. Conceiving was exciting and no words can ever describe how thankful I felt after our earlier difficulties in getting pregnant but the season also felt harsh. I was exhausted, constantly hungry, vomiting every night, aching in many areas, feeling heavy and uncomfortable even as I slept, and being unable to do much, if at all. As I witnessed the blooming of bright yellow canola flowers, vibrant red camellias and fresh orange tangerines against the lush greens of Jeju’s trees and the deep blues of the island’s sky and waters, I was reminded of the births occurring during this time. This was the birth of spring, a new season, the anticipated birth of our baby, and the rebirth of my own body, transitioning into a new season of its own. CNA Women is a section on CNA Lifestyle that seeks to inform, empower and inspire the modern woman. 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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 5, 2024-- MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) today announced that Ryan Corbett, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Jefferies 2024 Battery Storage & Materials Conference on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time. Live webcasts and replays will be available at https://investors.mpmaterials.com/ . About MP Materials MP Materials (NYSE: MP) produces specialty materials that are vital inputs for electrification and other advanced technologies. MP’s Mountain Pass facility is America’s only scaled rare earth production source. The company is currently expanding its manufacturing operations downstream to provide a full supply chain solution from materials to magnetics. More information is available at https://mpmaterials.com/ . Join the MP Materials community on X , YouTube , Instagram and LinkedIn . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241205317365/en/ CONTACT: Investors: ir@mpmaterials.comMedia : Matt Sloustcher media@mpmaterials.com KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEVADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: NATURAL RESOURCES OTHER MANUFACTURING MANUFACTURING MINING/MINERALS SOURCE: MP Materials Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/05/2024 04:05 PM/DISC: 12/05/2024 04:06 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241205317365/enWhite House: Salt Typhoon hacks possible because telecoms lacked basic security measures

Co-founder and managing director, Ritchie Bros. Financial Services Age 39 Achieving our first $1 billion year in sales volume in 2022. In today’s fluctuating economic landscape, workforce reduction can be a difficult but essential step to maintain business viability. Our organization experienced exceptional growth between 2021 and 2023, which led to accelerated hiring to meet market demand. However, as conditions normalize, recalibrating our workforce has become necessary to ensure long-term sustainability. This adjustment, though challenging, allows us to realign resources and strengthen the business’ foundation for future stability in more stabilized market conditions. My leadership approach centres on key principles driving our success. I focus on results, setting ambitious goals to ensure growth and impact. Beyond metrics, I foster an entrepreneurial spirit, valuing innovation and adaptability to stay ahead in our evolving industry. Prioritizing a people-first mentality, I emphasize team well-being, growth and trust, creating a collaborative and empowering culture. While achieving excellence, I also believe in enjoying the journey—fun and camaraderie are essential to our vibrant, enthusiastic workplace. There is no room for complacency in business. Success can sometimes lead to a false sense of security, which poses a risk to sustained growth. Leaders must constantly look to the future, identifying emerging trends, potential challenges and opportunities to innovate. Even at the peak of success, vigilance and adaptability are essential, as markets evolve and competition intensifies. By keeping a forward-thinking mindset, leaders can anticipate shifts and proactively steer their organizations, ensuring continued resilience and relevance. Stay curious, always. Staying curious as a leader is crucial because it fuels growth, adaptability and innovation. Curious leaders constantly seek new insights and perspectives, enabling them to navigate challenges and find fresh solutions. By modelling curiosity, leaders inspire their teams to explore, experiment and stay engaged, creating a culture that embraces continuous improvement. Success goes beyond personal accomplishments; it lies in inspiring and guiding a team toward shared goals and creating a culture where everyone can thrive. Success involves driving lasting impact through business growth, innovation and customer satisfaction, while maintaining integrity, empathy and accountability. True success is measured by the positive changes we bring, the challenges we overcome and the legacy of empowerment we leave behind. It’s a continuous journey of growth, adaptation and enabling others to reach their highest potential. Raising my family and nurturing my two children are paramount in my life. I’m committed to helping them excel in all aspects, instilling strong foundations early on and encouraging them to embrace every experience life offers. Travel has always been a passion—a gateway to adventure, cultural exploration and unique culinary experiences. I value the perspective that travel brings, deepening my understanding of diverse cultures and histories. Since its founding in 2011, RBFS has been on an impressive growth trajectory, yet there remains significant potential to enhance scalability by strengthening our foundational structure. Leveraging technological advancements and implementing scalable growth solutions will enable us to drive revenue growth while improving contribution margins and, most importantly, delivering even greater value to our customers. With a clear vision and focus on innovation, RBFS is well-positioned to achieve even more ambitious goals. My family for building the strong foundation and work ethic that is my core. The co-founding members of RBFS that listened to a young professional that had a dream of creating something big. The executives and leaders at Ritchie Bros. that have coached and mentored me along the way. Karim and Luke whom nominated me for this recognition. The RBFS team that has built this business and whom I show up for each and every day to serve. Impossible is nothing KidSport BC Travel, listen to music, play and watch sports Stuart Island, B.C. (Dave Ritchie’s fishing lodge) Elisa, Bao Bei, Minami, Blue Water Cafe Showing up every single day for the people that I support professionally and personally Dave Ritchie, founder of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Never make a bet with a mediocre golfer on the first to get a hole-in-one—tattoos are not removable!HP Is Offering an RTX 4060 Gaming PC for $619.99 - IGN

AP News Summary at 3:01 p.m. ESTNEW YORK, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Blackstone (BX.N) , opens new tab expects an improved environment for mergers and acquisitions and a pickup in the market for initial public offerings to help the buyout giant sell and exit more than twice the number of investments in 2025, a top executive told Reuters. "IPO markets are open. The cost of capital has come down. The 2021 vintage, which resulted in a significant increase in volume for private equity deployment, will be four years old in 2025, so some of these deals, the ones that have done well, will be ready for an exit," said Martin Brand, head of North America private equity at Blackstone, in an interview at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York. Leading buyout firms have been gearing up for a recovery in leveraged buyout volumes in 2025, aided by lower interest rates, the need to deploy billions of dollars of raised capital, and a surge in opportunities tied to the booming artificial intelligence sector. Lower interest rates bode well for private equity firms, after a spike in financing costs in the last two years made financing leveraged buyouts more expensive and big deals hard to clinch. Yet some of the world's biggest buyout firms, including Blackstone, are starting to pursue large leveraged buyouts, as the financing outlook improves. "Large transactions will continue to happen and maybe even get larger. The financing market is certainly there," said Brand. In November, Blackstone struck an $8 billion deal to acquire sandwich chain Jersey Mike's Subs , one of the biggest buyouts of the year. Earlier this year, Blackstone agreed to buy Australian data center operator AirTrunk for $16 billion. In September, Vista Equity Partners and Blackstone reached an $8.4 billion deal to take collaboration-software maker Smartsheet SMAR.N private . U.S. private equity and venture capital deal volumes have reached $423 billion so far this year, compared with $440 billion for the entire year in 2023, according to data from Preqin. Large buyout firms are expecting a strong U.S. economy to be a big driver of M&A activity in the near term. Brand said it is too early to assess the impact of tariffs and deregulation on the economy under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. "We're generally confident in the (U.S.) economy," he said. "It seems to be gathering momentum." Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, has assets under management of about $1.1 trillion, as of the end of September. The firm, under Chief Executive Stephen Schwarzman, has identified the boom in generative artificial intelligence as a key growth driver. On a recent quarterly earnings call, Schwarzman said Blackstone manages $55 billion in data center assets that are currently being developed or under construction, and the firm has zeroed in on $70 billion in further investment opportunities in the sector. To view the live broadcast of the World Stage go to the Reuters NEXT news page: https://www.reuters.com/world/reuters-next/ Sign up here. Reporting by Echo Wang, Milana Vinn and Carolina Mandl in New York; Editing by Anirban Sen and Matthew Lewis Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab Thomson Reuters Milana Vinn reports on technology, media, and telecom (TMT) mergers and acquisitions. Her content usually appears in the markets and deals sections of the website. Milana previously worked at GLG and PE Hub, where she spent several years covering TMT deals in private equity. She graduated from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism with Masters in Business Journalism. Thomson Reuters Echo Wang is a correspondent at Reuters covering U.S. equity capital markets, and the intersection of Chinese business in the U.S, breaking news from U.S. crackdown on TikTok and Grindr, to restrictions Chinese companies face in listing in New York. She was the Reuters' Reporter of the Year in 2020.

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