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The 27-year-old achieved the feat with a 23-yard run during the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ crushing 41-7 success at Lincoln Financial Field. Barkley is 100 yards short of Eric Dickerson’s record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984 for the Los Angeles Rams, ahead of next week’s regular season finale against the New York Giants. Single-season rushing record in reach. @saquon @Eagles pic.twitter.com/iSHyXeMLv1 — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 However, he could be rested for that game in order to protect him from injury ahead of the play-offs. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept alive their dreams of reaching the play-offs by overcoming the Carolina Panthers 48-14. Veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield produced a dominant performance at Raymond James Stadium, registering five passing touchdowns to equal a Buccaneers franchise record. he BAKED today 👨🍳 pic.twitter.com/eFX9fd1w5P — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 The Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC conference number two seed for the post season with a 40-14 success over the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium. Josh Allen passed for 182 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for another. Buffalo finish the 2024 regular season undefeated at home, with eight wins from as many games. The Indianapolis Colts’ hopes of reaching the play-offs were ended by a 45-33 defeat to the Giants. FINAL: Drew Lock accounts for 5 TDs in the @Giants victory! #INDvsNYG pic.twitter.com/N8HJYth09F — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 Malik Nabers exploded for 171 yards and two touchdowns and Ihmir Smith-Marsette broke a 100-yard kick-off return to give the Giants their highest-scoring output under head coach Brian Daboll. Quarterback Drew Lock threw four touchdown passes and accounted for a fifth on the ground to seal the win. Elsewhere, Mac Jones threw two touchdowns to help the Jacksonville Jaguars defeat the Tennessee Titans 20-13, while the Las Vegas Raiders beat the New Orleans Saints 25-10.
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 14 (ANI/WAM): The Department of Energy - Abu Dhabi (DoE) has been awarded the prestigious Visionary Leadership for the Most Progressive Disruptive Policy in Water Reuse Award at the IDRA World Congress 2024 Gala Awards Dinner. The award, presented during a ceremony at the Emirates Palace Hotel, recognises the DoE's pioneering efforts in tackling global water challenges and its commitment to innovative policy-making in water reuse. The event was attended by senior leadership from the energy and water sectors along with esteemed attendees of the congress. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, the DoE's Chairman, accepted the award and remarked, "Receiving the Visionary Leadership Award is a testament to Abu Dhabi's commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions in water management. This recognition highlights the innovative projects and policies Abu Dhabi's water sector has implemented to drive impactful change in water sustainability. When we collaborate, we can achieve significant change in water sustainability, making a lasting impact on communities across the world". Also Read | Boat Capsize off Greek Island: 1 Dead, 33 Rescued After Boat Carrying Migrants Sinks off Coast of Crete. "Our partnership with IDRA has been instrumental in advancing these efforts, as it provides a platform for sharing cutting-edge solutions and driving the implementation of sustainable water management practices. Through our work with international stakeholders, we can ensure that our collective efforts secure a resilient, water-sustainable future for generations to come", he added. In addition, the Mohamed Bin Zayed Water Initiative received the IDRA Presidential Award during the event, underscoring its significant contributions to addressing global water challenges. Also Read | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drones Strike Russia As Kyiv Reels From Consecutive Massive Air Attacks. The Gala Awards Dinner was a highlight of the Congress, bringing together experts and leaders in desalination, water reuse, and sustainability to celebrate advancements aligned with the Congress's mission of driving innovative solutions for water scarcity. The IDRA World Congress 2024, hosted by the Department of Energy - Abu Dhabi (DoE), concluded with an inspiring Closing Ceremony at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Held under the theme 'Addressing Water Scarcity' the Congress tackled some of the most urgent challenges facing the water sector while advancing discussions on sustainability, resilience, and innovation. More than 1200, attendees from over 50 countries participated in the IDRA World Congress 2024, making it one of the largest gatherings of water industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to date. The Congress witnessed the presentation of more than 225 research papers, and featured over 100 technical sessions, keynote addresses, thematic program panels and a dedicated Leaders Summit, all designed to share transformative insights into global water management. Highlights also included a Hackathon at Khalifa University, an XPRIZE Team Summit, the IDRA Young Leaders Summit, and plant tours. The Congress brought forward critical conversations around the integration of renewable energy into desalination, advancements in water reuse technologies, and the use of AI and digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency in the water sector. A highlight of the Congress was the exchange of insights on the water-energy nexus, which addressed pressing issues such as high residential water consumption and reliance. Fady Juez, President of IDRA, expressed his gratitude for the collaborative spirit that defined the event, "The IDRA World Congress 2024 has been an incredible platform for shaping the future of global water management. Abu Dhabi's leadership has been instrumental in advancing this agenda, and we are inspired by the progress made during this exceptional week." The Closing Ceremony also reconfirmed plans for the next IDRA World Congress, which is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2026, ensuring the momentum continues. (ANI/WAM) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years, the global phenomenon that is is coming to an end. There is no simple way to encapsulate the effects of Swift’s decision to put on a 31⁄2-hour concert, showcasing 44 songs representing 10 different “eras” of her career — a feat she kicked off in March 2023 and will end Sunday in Vancouver, Canada. The tour shattered sales and attendance records and created such an economic boom that even But for many who attended the concerts, and the millions more who eagerly watched fan-broadcasted livestreams on their screens, the tour also became a beacon of joy — a chance not only to appreciate Swift's expansive music career, but also celebrate the yearslong journey fans have taken with her. “Right now we have this special designated time to be together, talk about the show and hang out,” said Tess Bohne, a stay-at-home mom of three turned content creator dedicated to livestreaming Swift’s concerts — by attending herself or coordinating with others to highlight their streams. “For some, it’s their therapy.” Bohne, who has earned the title among as the “livestream queen,” says she often interacts with fans hosting parties to watch an Eras concert live at home with their closest friends. People have also made lasting friendships as they geek out together watching the show from afar. Swift has long been known for leaving Easter eggs for her fans to pinpoint and decipher, a quirk that quickly took on a life of its own during the tour as eagle-eyed devotees began analyzing the possible meaning of her outfits, surprise songs and subtle lyric swaps. The buzz has been so large that multiple mobile apps were launched so fans could guess and track all the various changes. There’s even a game that gives out prizes for correctly predicting various particulars of a show, including what color guitar Swift uses while playing “Lover.” “Imagine your favorite sports team,” Bohne said. “They’re still a team, but they’re not going to play any games for the foreseeable future. That’s going to leave a hole for some folks.” Swift herself appeared to struggle that while performing at her 100th Eras show in June at Liverpool. “This is the very first time I’ve ever acknowledged to myself and admitted that this tour is gonna end in December,” she said, stressing that “this tour has really become my entire life.” Late last month, in Toronto, she briefly broke down at the thought of the tour's impending end. Swift kicked off the Eras tour the first of many sold-out stadiums as the tour progressed first in the U.S. and later into South America, Asia, the United Kingdom and Canada. By the end of 2023, it had become the first tour to ever and saw hundreds of millions of dollars spent on merchandise. She is likely to bring in over $2 billion by the time the tour wraps on Dec. 8, according to concert trade publication Pollstar. Throughout the tour, Swift was named . Apple Music named her its and Spotify revealed she was . She dropped a box office-topping concert film and helped send NFL viewership skyrocketing when Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Toward the end of the tour, she released a coffee table book. And if that wasn’t enough, she released re-recordings of her ” and as well as released her “I think it’s perfect in these times to have somebody like Taylor to kind of give us distraction, give us inspiration, give us hope,” said Ralph Jaccodine, an assistant professor at Berklee College of Music and a former concert promoter who has worked with Bruce Springsteen and others. “And this is a woman that owning it, she’s come a long way. And now she can talk about artist rights and women’s rights and equality. And really, just her work ethic is relentless." Even the word “era” has become ubiquitous, with fans and casual observers using the term to explain both frivolous and transformative phases — are you in your “villain era” or a “healing era”? “I think this tour really solidified her position as a legend,” said Kayla Wong, an influencer who runs the popular @headfirstfearless. “Whether or not you like her music, whether or not you think she’s talented, the numbers really speak for themselves. The tour broke so many records and was such a global phenomenon for so long that I think she’s achieved a level where it’s undeniable as to how everlasting her impact is.” Yet the tour did experience its own dark moments. In Brazil last year, one concertgoer — 23-year-old Ana Clara Benevides — passed out and later In July, during a Taylor Swift-themed summer holiday dance and yoga class that left three little girls dead. News outlets reported that Swift met with some of the survivors backstage in London. And in August, all three of Swift's concerts in Vienna were called off after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the city. from around the world had traveled to Vienna for the shows. “Having our Vienna shows cancelled was devastating,” Swift later wrote in a statement. “The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and a tremendous amount of guilt because so many people had planned on coming to those shows.” Through the hardships and celebrations, Swift's connections to her fans has only ballooned and deepened throughout the tour. After the Vienna cancellations, to sing Swift's songs and placed friendship bracelets — which also became an iconic feature of the shows — on a nearby tree. Over the past two years, the fandom has welcomed new audiences — both old and new. “I feel like years ago, we were kind of all the same age and fans for the same reason,” Wong said of Swifties. “Now the fandom has people from all kinds of backgrounds, all ages, all different reasons for following her in the first place.”
It was no different for Jimmy Carter in the early 1970s. It took meeting several presidential candidates and then encouragement from an esteemed elder statesman before the young governor, who had never met a president himself, saw himself as something bigger. He announced his White House bid on December 12 1974, amid fallout from the Vietnam War and the resignation of Richard Nixon. Then he leveraged his unknown, and politically untainted, status to become the 39th president. That whirlwind path has been a model, explicit and otherwise, for would-be contenders ever since. “Jimmy Carter’s example absolutely created a 50-year window of people saying, ‘Why not me?’” said Steve Schale, who worked on President Barack Obama’s campaigns and is a long-time supporter of President Joe Biden. Mr Carter’s journey to high office began in Plains, Georgia where he received end-of-life care decades after serving as president. David Axelrod, who helped to engineer Mr Obama’s four-year ascent from state senator to the Oval Office, said Mr Carter’s model is about more than how his grassroots strategy turned the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary into his springboard. “There was a moral stain on the country, and this was a guy of deep faith,” Mr Axelrod said. “He seemed like a fresh start, and I think he understood that he could offer something different that might be able to meet the moment.” Donna Brazile, who managed Democrat Al Gore’s 2000 presidential campaign, got her start on Mr Carter’s two national campaigns. “In 1976, it was just Jimmy Carter’s time,” she said. Of course, the seeds of his presidential run sprouted even before Mr Nixon won a second term and certainly before his resignation in August 1974. In Mr Carter’s telling, he did not run for governor in 1966, he lost, or in 1970 thinking about Washington. Even when he announced his presidential bid, neither he nor those closest to him were completely confident. “President of what?” his mother, Lillian, replied when he told her his plans. But soon after he became governor in 1971, Mr Carter’s team envisioned him as a national player. They were encouraged in part by the May 31 Time magazine cover depicting Mr Carter alongside the headline “Dixie Whistles a Different Tune”. Inside, a flattering profile framed Mr Carter as a model “New South” governor. In October 1971, Carter ally Dr Peter Bourne, an Atlanta physician who would become US drug tsar, sent his politician friend an unsolicited memo outlining how he could be elected president. On October 17, a wider circle of advisers sat with Mr Carter at the Governor’s Mansion to discuss it. Mr Carter, then 47, wore blue jeans and a T-shirt, according to biographer Jonathan Alter. The team, including Mr Carter’s wife Rosalynn, who died aged 96 in November 2023, began considering the idea seriously. “We never used the word ‘president’,” Mr Carter recalled upon his 90th birthday, “but just referred to national office”. Mr Carter invited high-profile Democrats and Washington players who were running or considering running in 1972, to one-on-one meetings at the mansion. He jumped at the chance to lead the Democratic National Committee’s national campaign that year. The position allowed him to travel the country helping candidates up and down the ballot. Along the way, he was among the Southern governors who angled to be George McGovern’s running mate. Mr Alter said Mr Carter was never seriously considered. Still, Mr Carter got to know, among others, former vice president Hubert Humphrey and senators Henry Jackson of Washington, Eugene McCarthy of Maine and Mr McGovern of South Dakota, the eventual nominee who lost a landslide to Mr Nixon. Mr Carter later explained he had previously defined the nation’s highest office by its occupants immortalised by monuments. “For the first time,” Mr Carter told The New York Times, “I started comparing my own experiences and knowledge of government with the candidates, not against ‘the presidency’ and not against Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. It made it a whole lot easier”. Adviser Hamilton Jordan crafted a detailed campaign plan calling for matching Mr Carter’s outsider, good-government credentials to voters’ general disillusionment, even before Watergate. But the team still spoke and wrote in code, as if the “higher office” were not obvious. It was reported during his campaign that Mr Carter told family members around Christmas 1972 that he would run in 1976. Mr Carter later wrote in a memoir that a visit from former secretary of state Dean Rusk in early 1973 affirmed his leanings. During another private confab in Atlanta, Mr Rusk told Mr Carter plainly: “Governor, I think you should run for president in 1976.” That, Mr Carter wrote, “removed our remaining doubts.” Mr Schale said the process is not always so involved. “These are intensely competitive people already,” he said of governors, senators and others in high office. “If you’re wired in that capacity, it’s hard to step away from it.” “Jimmy Carter showed us that you can go from a no-name to president in the span of 18 or 24 months,” said Jared Leopold, a top aide in Washington governor Jay Inslee’s unsuccessful bid for Democrats’ 2020 nomination. “For people deciding whether to get in, it’s a real inspiration,” Mr Leopold continued, “and that’s a real success of American democracy”.Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at age 100, was a guest at the Monitor Breakfast nine times: first in 1971 as the new governor of Georgia; four more times before the 1976 election; once as president; and three times as a former president. His most memorable appearance may have been the morning of Dec. 12, 1974, when he handed the assembled reporters a scoop: He was running for president. But his disclosure was so low key that it generated little buzz. The Monitor’s story ran on Page 3. On June 24, 1976, before his nomination at the Democratic National Convention, Mr. Carter said at another breakfast that he would not bring up Watergate in the campaign, nor mention President Gerald Ford’s pardon of former President Richard Nixon. (Later, however, Mr. Carter seemed to change his tune; the Nixon pardon is widely seen as a key factor in his defeat of Mr. Ford.) At his final Monitor Breakfast , in 2005, Mr. Carter was critical of the U.S. invasion of Iraq and warned of what he called “a merger of the church and the state, of religion and politics.” But he did not spare himself in his critiques. “I am a better ex-president than I was a president,” he said, adding: “I would like to be remembered as someone who promoted peace and human rights.” On that, he has surely succeeded. Over the years, many an American president – and presidential wannabe – has graced the Monitor’s breakfast table, but almost none as frequently as Jimmy Carter. Former President Carter, who died Dec. 29 at age 100, appeared at our breakfast nine times: first as the newly inaugurated governor of Georgia, early in 1971; four more times before the 1976 election; once as president of the United States; and three times as a former president. In hindsight, his most memorable appearance may have been the morning of Dec. 12, 1974, when he handed the assembled reporters a scoop: He was running for president. But his disclosure was so low key, Governor Carter so unassuming, that it generated little buzz. The Monitor’s story on that breakfast ran on Page 3. “We didn’t rush to the phones,” Godfrey “Budge” Sperling wrote in a 1997 column reminiscing about politicians suggesting or outright announcing their presidential campaigns at his famous newsmaker breakfasts. “A few of the reporters, in a post-breakfast conversation, said they thought Carter’s prospects were nil. One sage uttered this pronouncement: ‘Carter isn’t forceful enough to become president.’ Others agreed.” That evening, Governor Carter made it official, announcing for the 1976 presidential race in a speech at the National Press Club. The rest is history. By December of 1974, Mr. Carter was already well familiar to Mr. Sperling and by extension, readers of the Monitor. Mr. Sperling and his wife, Betty, had gotten to know Mr. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, at governors’ conferences. That friendship continued into the Carter presidency, says former Monitor editor David Cook, who hosted Monitor Breakfasts from 2001 to 2018. “Thus it was that the Sperlings had dinner with the President and First Lady in the White House Residence Quarters in July 1979,” Mr. Cook says in an email. That kind of socializing between reporters and presidents is much less common these days. But back then, Mr. Sperling used his gregarious nature to great effect in securing breakfast guests. And he was bipartisan in his outreach. The Sperlings were also friendly with Mr. Carter’s predecessor, Republican President Gerald Ford, and his wife, Betty. For the record, former President Ford appeared at Monitor Breakfasts 10 times: once during his presidency, five times before, and four times after. Mr. Ford and Mr. Carter both found the Monitor Breakfast to be a good fit – an opportunity to interact with reporters respectfully, on the record, and discuss policy and politics over bacon and eggs. But even if, early on, the Georgia governor came across as lacking forcefulness to hard-bitten Washington reporters, his outsider status ended up appealing to voters weary from the Watergate scandal and its aftermath. Mr. Carter’s intelligence and wide smile were also assets. In a 2002 column, Mr. Sperling reminisced about his first Carter breakfast. “I must admit I liked Jimmy Carter from the moment I first met him – when he popped up as a guest at a Monitor breakfast back in 1971,” Mr. Sperling wrote. “Los Angeles Times newsman Jack Nelson had suggested that we invite this Georgia governor to meet with us. At that point I had heard little about Carter. ‘We should keep our eye on him,’ Mr. Nelson said, because someday Carter was going to run for president.” Coverage of Mr. Carter’s many Monitor Breakfasts reveals a man ready to shake things up, in his own way. At the 1974 gathering, when he publicly revealed his presidential aspirations, he said he would ask for the power to use wage and price controls to address the struggling economy – “but I would use it circumspectly,” he added. Mr. Carter, a devout Baptist, also promised to issue a code of ethics “that will guide my campaign and administration.” On energy, he said he’d ask Americans to reduce consumption. On June 24, 1976, before his formal nomination at the Democratic National Convention in New York City, Mr. Carter sat down with 35 reporters at another Monitor Breakfast and addressed three main topics: whether he’d be willing to debate his general election opponent (probably); a sex scandal involving Democratic Rep. Wayne Hays of Ohio (Mr. Carter declined to disavow the congressman “at this time”); and his biggest challenge in defeating President Ford, if he won the GOP nomination (“the power of incumbency”). At the time, it wasn’t clear if Mr. Ford would be able to fend off a spirited convention challenge from former California Gov. Ronald Reagan. Mr. Ford won the nomination, handing Mr. Carter his biggest campaign weapon: Mr. Ford’s pardon of President Richard Nixon. But shockingly, at least by today’s standards, Mr. Carter said at his 1976 Monitor Breakfast that he would not bring up Watergate in the campaign, nor would he mention the Ford pardon of Mr. Nixon. Instead, Mr. Carter seemed to defend Mr. Ford, saying that the president had pardoned Mr. Nixon “because he thought it was the right thing to do.” Just a month later, however, Mr. Carter seemed to change his tune. At a news conference in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, he expressed disagreement with the pardon, saying Mr. Ford should not have done that “until after a trial had been completed” into Mr. Nixon’s alleged crimes around the Watergate scandal. The Nixon pardon is widely seen as a key factor in Mr. Carter’s defeat of Mr. Ford in 1976. In a 1989 column , Mr. Sperling cited Mr. Carter’s “decency” as another ingredient in his rise to the presidency. “Remember how Carter, as a new president, strove to put an end to the ‘regal presidency’ – the kind of pomp that had grown to ridiculous proportions under Richard Nixon?” Mr. Sperling wrote. “Carter wore a sweater at his early TV fire-side chats with the American people. He had walked hand-in-hand with Rosalynn back from the inaugural. Jimmy was always saying, through his actions: ‘Just because I’m president, I don’t think I’m any better than any other American.’ “This show of modesty played very well for a while with the public. Then – somehow – people tired of this.” As with any presidency, Mr. Carter’s had its highs and lows. He helped broker Middle East peace with the Camp David Accords and established the departments of Energy and Education, but also faced economic woes, including long gas lines, and the Iran hostage crisis. The Carter presidency ended after one term. But over time, he rehabilitated his image, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his advocacy of global human rights, and helping build houses for Habitat for Humanity well into his 90s. In his first post-presidency Monitor Breakfast, in 1982, a “relaxed” Mr. Carter seemed to be enjoying life “free from the burden of the Oval Office,” as Mr. Sperling put it . He commented on the 1984 presidential race, arms control, and Middle East developments. When asked if he might get back into politics, he said, “I have no thoughts on running again.” Afterward, Mr. Sperling notes, reporters commented that the reply left “ample room” for possibly seeking the presidency again. But unlike the most recent one-term president, Mr. Carter never went there. At a Monitor Breakfast on April 2, 1985, Mr. Carter came to promote his latest book, “The Blood of Abraham: Insights into the Middle East.” He criticized President Reagan, saying his Mideast policies were headed down a “dead-end street,” in part because of a failure to get involved directly in the peace process. Mr. Carter also admitted to mistakes in his own presidency, saying his White House “tried to do too much, too fast ... particularly in foreign policy.” But he also pushed back on an episode in which he felt unfairly treated: press coverage of his so-called “malaise speech” in 1979, aimed at soothing a weary nation struggling with an energy crisis – and which famously did not include the word “malaise.” Mr. Carter called it “one of the best speeches I ever made.” In his final Monitor Breakfast , hosted by Mr. Cook in 2005, Mr. Carter came to promote the 20th book of his post-presidency, called “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis.” He was harshly critical of the Bush administration’s decision to invade Iraq, saying: “The attitude of going to war against a relatively defenseless country in order to prevent violence in the world is a complete fallacy.” At the same time, Mr. Carter also warned of what he called “a merger of the church and the state, of religion and politics.” And he didn’t spare his own party, saying he believed Democratic leaders were “overemphasizing the abortion issue,” and wrongly making it a “litmus test” that had hurt the party. More broadly, he lamented an “aversion” among Democratic leaders to showing “compatibility with the deeply religious people of this country.” Some two decades later, President Joe Biden may be the most openly religious Democratic chief executive since Mr. Carter. But there can be little doubt that the religious polarization identified by the 39th president has grown even more acute. Staff writer Harry Bruinius assisted with this report.Saturday, December 28, 2024 In the ever-changing automotive landscape, a new electric vehicle brand has emerged that promises to reshape family transportation. Firefly, a sub-brand of the innovative Chinese startup Nio, recently made waves in Guangzhou with the introduction of a highly anticipated electric hatchback. This vehicle aims to provide families with a budget-friendly, practical, and eco-conscious alternative to more expensive electric models like the Mini Cooper Electric and Volkswagen ID.3. 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This hatchback’s impressive blend of functionality and visual appeal positions it as a strong contender in the electric vehicle market. Its practicality is reflected not only in its spacious interior but also in the affordability that sets it apart from higher-priced competitors. Innovative Technology: Battery Swapping to Reduce Charging Time One of the standout features of Firefly’s electric hatchback is its incorporation of Nio’s advanced battery swapping technology. This innovation allows drivers to swap out depleted batteries for fully charged ones at designated stations in just a few minutes, eliminating the long charging times that typically cause range anxiety among electric vehicle users. This technology is expected to provide significant convenience for families who rely on their vehicles for long trips, ensuring they can keep moving without the delays associated with traditional electric vehicle charging stations. The integration of battery swapping technology represents a step forward in solving some of the most significant concerns facing electric vehicle owners today. As more electric cars enter the market, the widespread adoption of such innovations could dramatically improve the user experience and make electric vehicles more appealing to a broader range of consumers. Safety Features: Designed for Family Peace of Mind Safety is another top priority for Firefly, with the new hatchback incorporating a range of cutting-edge safety features to protect all occupants. The model includes an array of sensors designed to enhance driver awareness, assist with collision avoidance, and provide a smooth, secure driving experience. Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with an impressive nine airbags, ensuring maximum protection in the event of a collision. These safety features are particularly important for families, who prioritize secure transportation for both adults and children. As families become increasingly focused on vehicle safety, Firefly’s commitment to high-quality protection features will likely position the brand as a top choice for those seeking both affordability and peace of mind on the road. Sustainability: Meeting the Demand for Eco-Friendly Family Cars The global shift toward sustainability has been steadily gaining momentum in recent years, and Firefly’s electric hatchback is well-positioned to meet the rising demand for eco-friendly family vehicles. With a focus on reducing emissions without sacrificing comfort or safety, this new model aligns with broader trends toward greener transportation solutions. As environmental consciousness increases among consumers, Firefly’s budget-friendly electric vehicle offers a viable and attractive option for families who wish to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining a high standard of living. This vehicle’s focus on sustainability is likely to resonate strongly with families who are increasingly prioritizing eco-friendly choices in all aspects of their lives, from food to transportation. Global Market Impact and Availability Firefly’s budget-friendly electric hatchback has the potential to revolutionize the global automotive market by offering an affordable and sustainable family vehicle option. At a price point of approximately £16,000, it presents a significant cost-saving alternative to current electric vehicles, such as the Mini Cooper Electric and the Volkswagen ID.3, which are priced higher. The vehicle’s affordability, combined with advanced technology and safety features, could drive a surge in the demand for electric family cars worldwide. Although the exact launch date in the UK is still unclear, Nio’s expanding presence in Europe signals that Firefly’s entry into international markets is imminent. As European consumers increasingly seek cost-effective and environmentally conscious options, Firefly’s electric hatchback is poised to become a popular choice for families looking for affordable transportation solutions. Firefly’s Role in Shaping the Future of Family Travel The launch of Firefly’s electric hatchback marks a new era in family travel, where affordability, sustainability, and safety go hand in hand. By offering a practical, eco-friendly alternative to more expensive electric vehicles, Firefly is setting the stage for a shift in consumer expectations and a larger transformation in the global automotive market. As families become more environmentally conscious and financially savvy, Firefly’s innovation is likely to spark widespread adoption of budget-friendly electric vehicles and redefine what families expect from their cars. Firefly’s affordable electric hatchback is more than just a new family car; it represents a major step toward a more sustainable and accessible future in transportation, making it a game-changer in the automotive industry.
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When Tom Thibodeau spent much of his postgame news conference Tuesday repeating a mantra of “just worried about Charlotte” to nearly every question, you could believe him. He’d gone through this just days earlier. Last Friday, the Knicks faced a depleted Hornets squad in Charlotte to finish off a five-game road trip and barely managed a one-point victory. That’s why Thibodeau will never allow himself to look ahead. Sometimes warnings fall on deaf ears, though, and the Knicks found themselves down by 13 points minutes into Thursday night’s game against the Hornets at Madison Square Garden. With that, the wake-up call was activated — one that Thibodeau hopes lasts longer than this night. First it was Jalen Brunson dragging them back into the game with 19 of his 24 points in the first quarter. Josh Hart took over in the second quarter with 14 of his 18 points. OG Anunoby scored 15 of his 25 points in the third quarter as the Knicks turned that early deficit into a 28-point lead in their 125-101 win. The fourth quarter? Karl-Anthony Towns, who pulled down 16 rebounds, had 12 of his 27 points. Mikal Bridges finished with 19. “I think we put ourselves in a hole in the first quarter,” Brunson said. “ . . . And then the beginning of the second half is how we should have started the game. We came out with a lot of energy defensively, got stops and easy baskets, and that’s that.” Even as they pulled away in this game, the Knicks demonstrated why nothing is taken for granted. Brunson collided with Charlotte’s Nick Richards in the third quarter, taking a hard shot to his right side in the hip area. He remained in the game for only a few more minutes before going to the locker room with 2:39 left in the third. When the period ended, his father, assistant coach Rick Brunson, went to the locker room, too. The younger Brunson finally emerged with 6:29 left in the game, returning to the bench with a wrap around his torso. He was listed as available. “I feel amazing,” he said. “I’ll see how I feel tomorrow. And that’s it.” The Knicks didn’t need to push Brunson back onto the floor as they dominated the second half, outscoring Charlotte 38-16 in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. Anunoby had a sequence in the third quarter in which he swatted a shot deep into the stands behind the Knicks’ bench and, on the same possession, swatted another shot into the stands on the other side of the basket, drawing chants of “O-G” from the crowd. “I think we just came out, we executed better,” Towns said. “We made shots more difficult for them and we got turnovers, and the turnovers, we translated that to offense. “So they’re a really good team over there. A young team, very talented, they present a lot of problems and, you know, just at halftime, we were able to get more disciplined and execute at a higher level.” This was the latest test for the Knicks — not of how they measure up to the best in the NBA, but of how they can take advantage of a stretch of the schedule that is stocked with winnable games. The Knicks easily handled depleted New Orleans and dominated a solid Orlando team to start the month. They have won nine of their last 11 games to move to 14-8, and there is reason to believe they can keep it going. Thibodeau may not want to do it, but we can look at the schedule and see that in December, the Knicks have an advantageous series of games that can position them for the postseason. According to NBA.com’s strength-of-schedule rankings, the Knicks have the easiest schedule in the league this month — at least before figuring in the NBA Cup schedule, which to this point has provided only a quarterfinal matchup with the Atlanta Hawks next Wednesday. The Knicks have only one back-to-back set and face eight teams below .500 and five with winning records (Orlando again, Minnesota, San Antonio and the Cup game against Atlanta). “I think we all look at the schedule,” Hart said. “I think, one, just out of curiosity, we want to know what the month entails. We have enough teams that have struggled so far, but at the end of the day, those teams, they’re all good players that are here for a reason, so we can’t sit here and take anyone too lightly . . . When you give guys life, opposing teams life, sometimes that’s the worst thing you can do.’’ Notes & quotes: Cam Payne was held out of the game with what the team called left elbow effusion . . . Precious Achiuwa made his regular-season debut after suffering a strained hamstring in the preseason. He played 12 minutes, scoring two points and grabbing four rebounds, and was greeted with an ovation when he reported to the scorer's table for the first time. “It means a lot to me,” he said. “Obviously, New York is very dear to my heart. So just being able to go out there and hearing the crowd, it meant a lot to me. Definitely watching from the sideline has been very tough, but just being out there and knowing that the crowd is behind me throughout the whole process has been very reassuring.” Steve Popper covers the Knicks for Newsday. He has spent nearly three decades covering the Knicks and the NBA, along with just about every sports team in the New York metropolitan area.Boston College’s offense had its moments on Saturday, converting 6 of 13 third downs and amassing 296 passing yards. BC caught Nebraska’s aggressive, blitzing defense with a few screens, coach Matt Rhule said, and Eagles’ quarterback Grayson James kept plays alive with timely scrambles. But Rhule said the Huskers' defense found its footing in the red zone — inside NU’s own 20 — by twice denying the Eagles points when they reached the Nebraska 9 and Nebraska 2. The Huskers, coordinated by John Butler, were trying to make BC attempt field goals. Boston College only attempted four all season, and missed its fifth try early in Saturday’s game. From thereon, BC went for its fourth downs in NU territory. It did not successfully convert one. “They missed the first one, so we felt pretty good about our opportunity — hey, they’re not going to kick one, it’ll be four downs,” Rhule said. “We knew how to address it.” Eight of BC’s drives reached Nebraska territory, producing just 13 of BC’s 15 points. “We were having trouble kicking the ball, so I didn't want to kick it,” Boston College coach Bill O’Brien said. “We were in that area where you're either going to plus-50 and punt it — which we could have done, but we're not great at that — or tried to kick a 50-yard field goal, which we're definitely not ready to do that. “I went for it on 4th down and probably put the defense in a couple tough positions. Look, Nebraska did a good job. We had trouble running the ball, had trouble scoring in the red area. We moved the ball. I think at halftime we had the time of possession, we had yardage, but didn't have the score.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!Changi Experience Studio is collaborating with Le Petit Chef to host a travel-themed dining experience at Jewel Changi Airport. The event will run till Apr. 30, 2025. A post shared by Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) (@changiairport) A post shared by Jewel Changi Airport (@jewelchangiairport) Immersive dining experience This unique dining event will combine a multi-sensory dining concept with a global travel theme. Photo by Reinald Goh. It offers guests an interactive and immersive meal in the one-of-a-kind setting of the studio. Le Petit Chef uses 3D mapping technology to project engaging animations onto the dining table and plates. Photo courtesy of Changi Airport Group. A tiny chef guides guests through the meal, bringing each course to life with playful animations. Photo by Reinald Goh. Photo by Reinald Goh. Photo by Reinald Goh. As diners have their meal, they are virtually transported to global destinations to experience the unique flavours and cultures of each location. Photo by Reinald Goh. Photo by Reinald Goh. Photo by Reinald Goh. The concept is originally from France and blends fine dining with theatrical storytelling. Before or after the meal, guests can explore Changi Experience Studio, an airport-themed digital attraction offering a variety of interactive experiences. Photo courtesy of Changi Airport Group. Photo courtesy of Changi Airport Group. The studio features immersive shows, digital exhibits and interactive games. Pricing Guests can choose from lunch, tea-time or dinner shows. A kids menu is available too. Seasonal menus will be offered during festive periods such as Christmas, Chinese New Year, and Valentine’s Day. No pork or lard is used. Here how much you can expect to pay: Here's what we tried from the Le Petit Classic Menu: Mexican-style tomato soup with red onion julienne and served with pico de gallo on toast. Photo by Reinald Goh. Photo by Reinald Goh. Aburi tiger prawns with garlic oil, romesco gremolata, saffron mayo and cucumber pappardelle. Photo by Reinald Goh. Wing roulade chicken farce, mashed potato, baby spinach and truffle jus. Photo by Reinald Goh. Poached mekajiki with kombu broth, shitake mushrooms, sesame chilli oil, daikon, spring onion and goji berry. Photo by Reinald Goh. A modern take on orh nee (yam paste) with pandan coconut foam, sable, meringue, hibiscus and popping candy. Photo by Reinald Goh. For more information and to make a reservation, visit the official website . Le Petit Chef Address: Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, S819666 Operating hours: Top images via Changi Airport Group.
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Apple Eyes Sony Partnership For Game-Changing Vision Pro Upgrade‘Nebraska did a good job': Boston College's Bill O'Brien lauds NU’s red zone defenseThe search tool of OpenAI's ChatGPT might be open to manipulation through the use of hidden talent, besides returning malicious codes from across the websites that it searches, a new investigation has revealed. The research, conducted by The Guardian, tested the AI chatbot's response to a query about summarising the web pages containing hidden content. During the testing, it was found that the hidden content could contain instructions from third parties which can alter its responses. This is also called 'prompt injection'. Also, it may contain content that has been specifically designed to influence the response of the AI chatbot. It must be noted that ChatGPT has been made available to paying customers, while OpenAI has urged users to consider making it their default search tool. What probe suggests Through its research, The Guardian noted that techniques, like prompt injection, can be used maliciously by some people. Giving an example, it stated that this can cause ChatGPT to provide a positive assessment of some product, which otherwise has negative reviews on the same page. "A security researcher has also found that ChatGPT can return malicious code from websites it searches," read the report. Key takeaways During the research, the ChatGPT was provided with a fake website's URL specifically designed to look like a product page for a camera. After being asked whether to buy the camera or not, the AI chatbot in reply gave a "positive but balanced assessment, highlighting some features people might not like," the report noted. The response, however, came out only positive when hidden text included instructions to it to return a favourable review. This was noted even when the page had negative reviews for the product, highlighting how hidden text might get used to "override the actual review score." If the ChatGPT s earch system is released fully in its current state, there is ‘high risk’ of people coming up with websites that are specifically aimed towards deceiving users, said Jacob Larsen, a cybersecurity researcher at CyberCX. Larsen added, “This search functionality has come out (recently) and it’s only available to premium users... “They’ve got a very strong (AI security) team there, and by the time that this has become public, in terms of all users can access it, they will have rigorously tested these kinds of cases".
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