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CORNELIUS, N.C. and NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Modus Corp. ("Alpha Modus" or the "Company”), a technology company with a core focus on artificial intelligence in retail, and Insight Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company ("Insight” NASDAQ: INAQ) plan to close their business combination today. Alpha Modus expects to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbols "AMOD” (its common stock) and "AMODW” (its warrants) on Monday, December 16, 2024. About Alpha Modus Alpha Modus engages in creating, developing and licensing data-driven technologies to enhance consumers' in-store digital experience at the point of decision. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cornelius, North Carolina. For additional information, please visit alphamodus.com. About Insight Acquisition Corp. Prior to the closing, Insight Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: INAQ) is a special purpose acquisition company formed solely to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Insight Acquisition Corp. is sponsored by Insight Acquisition Sponsor LLC. For additional information, please visit insightacqcorp.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Insight's and Alpha Modus' actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue," and similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying these statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Insight's and Alpha Modus' expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the Business Combination. Insight and Alpha Modus caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Insight and Alpha Modus do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in their expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Contacts: Alpha Modus Shannon Devine MZ Group +1(203) 741-8841 [email protected]
The Ifira Ports Development Services (IPDS) yesterday declared VT50 million in dividends to its two shareholders, the Vanuatu Government and Ifira Trustees Limited (ITL). ITL which owns 51% shares received VT25,500,000 while the government with 49% shares gets VT24, 500,000. The caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Charlot Salwai, caretaker Ministers of Finance Johnny Koanapo and Infrastructure Xavier Emanuel Harry received the dividend on behalf of the government from the Chairman of IPDS and Paramount Chief of Ifira, Pa’au Nimanu Mantoi Kalsakau III. Yesterday’s presentation of the dividend cheques is a result of the company’s positive financial performance, said the IPDS Chairman. “I am proud to report that IPDS continues to grow and generate profits, allowing it to return dividends to its shareholders. Despite the challenges posed by the country’s economic conditions, political instability, and other issues, the company has remained operational,” he said. Mantoi Kalsakau III highlighted some achievements of IPDS, such as the early repayment of its nearly VT9 billion Lapetasi loan with the Japanese International Cooperation Association, leaving a remaining balance of VT5.9 billion. He said the Lapetasi International Container Wharf handled 20,758 containers from June last year to May this year, an increase of 3,834 compared to last year. To keep up with the higher demand, the company bought a prime mover and two vehicles to replace old ones. IPDS plans to improve its infrastructure by expanding the container freight warehouse and reefer tower to accommodate the increase in containers. “IPDS made a profit from its operations of VT582,705,563, with a net profit after depreciation of VT58,986,000, compared to VT44.7 million in 2023. The profit increased as the number of containers and cargo rose, while at the same time, tariffs increased. With this profit, the company’s value has now reached VT3.2 billion,” the Chairman conveyed. The company has been paying dividends to its shareholders every year since 2014. Last year, it distributed VT30 million, bringing the total amount of dividends paid to date to VT295 million. Mantoi Kalsakau III assured that IPDS will continue to uphold its social responsibility to the community. Before delivering his address yesterday, the PM on behalf of the government paid tribute to one of the company’s directors and former Member of Parliament, Ephraim Kalsakau, who had passed away. He commended the IPDS Chairman and his board and the management for generating profits, being prudent, and delivering dividend payouts. The directors of IPDS, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Controller, senior managers and staff members are commended for their hard work. He said that IPDS is a demonstration that indigenous people can successfully run businesses in the country. He also emphasised the company's importance in supporting the country's economic development. Salwai said the company’s financial stability reflects the success of the collaboration between the company and the government, serving as a model of public-private partnership. IPDS Board Members and shareholders were presented yesterday for the dividend handover ceremony.Amnesty’s ‘genocide’ game, the Obama CIA’s futile Syria scheme and other commentary
Tech review: Earbuds and phones for those on your holiday listAlexander Materne, the suspect, reportedly left a 14-year-old girl in this tent in the woods after driving her from Tennessee to Louisiana to have sexual relations with her (Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs Office) A 14-year-old girl reported missing in Tennessee was found safe in Louisiana, where a man she met online left her in the woods after having sexual relations with her. According to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office , the suspect, 28-year-old Alexander Materne, met the teen girl on a gaming platform online and arranged to drive from Louisiana to Tennessee to pick her up. On Dec. 23, he drove the girl to his home in St. Rose, Louisiana, and had sexual relations with her. When she disclosed her age to him, he reportedly bought the girl a tent, food and water and dropped her off in a secluded wooded area in Tangipahoa Parish, about 42 miles from his house. RELATED: Suspect in custody after allegedly kidnapping child he met on social media, police say From there, Materne reportedly left and went to celebrate Christmas with his family in Jennings, Louisiana, about 160 miles from his home in St. Rose. The teen girl’s parents were able to track Materne to Jennings and get deputies to his family’s house to question him, authorities said. He later took detectives to the girl’s tent in the woods. She’d been there for about two days. The girl was taken to a hospital for a check-up and later reunited with her family. Materne faces numerous charges, including aggravated kidnapping of a child and felony counts of human trafficking and carnal knowledge. "You can’t make this stuff up. It’s a Christmas miracle that she was found safe. This thing could’ve ended badly," Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said. This report includes information from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office and the Associated Press, and photos from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office.The trailer for Elden Ring Nightreign that dropped during The Game Awards on Thursday doesn’t actually explain what’s going on. It opens with overhead shots of a world that looks sort of like The Lands Between if it was missing its giant golden tree, and then spends the next three minutes showing things that simply weren’t possible in Elden Ring . Characters fight bosses out in the open world, fly across lava on ghostly eagles, and — hold up — was that a grappling hook? Yeah, that’s totally a grappling hook, according to hands-on previews from PC Gamer and IGN . Elden Ring Nightreign has eight heroes to choose from and one of them has the ability to yank himself toward enemies so he can set off an explosion that deals loads of damage. You read that right: This is a spinoff adventure where you won’t make your own character. Instead, there are several heroes to play as and ways to upgrade their unique abilities as you go. Elden Ring Nightreign isn’t about clawing your way to another throne; it’s about surviving three nights in an ever-changing realm of familiar and unfamiliar monsters with your buddies. You might even call it a cooperative run-based roguelike set on a randomized map that looks a lot like Limgrave, Elden Ring ’s opening area. PC Gamer says each session lasts around 30 minutes as long as you don’t get swallowed up by a dangerous ring that closes in on you like in a battle royale. You start each run at level 1 and cash in runes to boost all your stats at once, sort of like the Scadutree Blessing system in Shadow of the Erdtree . Camps, caves, and crumbling ruins will be your sources for loot, but what you find will change each time. Enemy placements will shift around too, and should you fall, your teammates will be able to revive you. It’ll be a scramble to gear up before the sun goes down and one of the game’s bosses appears to gate your progress. It wouldn’t be a FromSoft game if dying didn’t sting. If your teammates don’t reach you in time, you’ll respawn nearby and lose all your runes and one level. Both PC Gamer and IGN make it seem like this isn’t as bad as it sounds given how fast you accrue runes, but it can certainly lead to a full party wipe and end the run prematurely. For that reason, you may want to stick to playing with friends rather than random players. Even though Nightreign’s focus is on co-op, FromSoft hasn’t come up with anything better than setting up a shared multiplayer password to play with your pals. The seamless co-op mod has spoiled me. There are plenty of other details in PC Gamer and IGN’s write-ups, like how each hero works and what kind of cool combos you can perform with your allies. But neither of them explain why bosses from Dark Souls are in the trailer. I know I’m not the only one who saw all the cameos from Dark Souls 3 . Who does FromSoft think it’s fooling with that cloaked lady wearing the mask? That’s my Fire Keeper . All the press release says is that Nightreign is set in “a universe parallel to the events of Elden Ring ,” and the lore-fiend in me is desperate to know more. Elden Ring Nightreign will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2025. Elden Ring Gaming News
Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Russia media say ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad has fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally. The reports came hours after a stunning rebel advance swept into Damascus to cheers and ended the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule. Thousands of Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire, joyful after a stifling, nearly 14-year civil war. But the swiftly moving events raised questions about the future of the country and the wider region. The rebels face the daunting task of healing bitter divisions in a country still split among armed factions. One rebel commander said “we will not deal with people the way the Assad family did." The fall of Bashar Assad after 13 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad has fled the country. Assad’s departure on Sunday brings to a dramatic close his nearly 14-year struggle to hold onto power in a brutal civil war that became a proxy battlefield for regional and international powers. Assad’s exit stood in stark contrast to his first months as Syria’s unlikely president in 2000, when many hoped he would be a young reformer after three decades of his father’s iron grip. But faced with protests of his rule that erupted in March 2011, Assad turned to his father's brutal tactics to crush dissent. A long stalemate was quickly broken when opposition groups in northwest Syria launched a surprise offensive late last month. Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad? BEIRUT (AP) — Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader who led the stunning insurgency that toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image and that of his fighters. He renounced longtime ties to al-Qaida and depicts himself as a champion of pluralism and tolerance. The extent of that transformation from jihadi extremist to would-be state builder is now put to the test. The 42-year-old al-Golani is labeled a terrorist by the United States. He has not appeared publicly since Damascus fell early Sunday. But he and his insurgent force, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, stand to be a major player in whatever comes next. Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutions WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump says he can’t guarantee his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won’t raise prices for American consumers. And he's suggesting once more that some political rivals and federal officials who pursued legal cases against him should be imprisoned. The president-elect made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday. He also touched on monetary policy, immigration, abortion and health care, and U.S. involvement in Ukraine, Israel and elsewhere. Trump often mixed declarative statements with caveats, at one point cautioning “things do change.” The hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's elusive killer yields new evidence, but few answers NEW YORK (AP) — Police don’t know who he is, where he is, or why he did it. As the frustrating search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer got underway for a fifth day Sunday, investigators reckoned with a tantalizing contradiction: They have troves of evidence, but the shooter remains an enigma. One conclusion they are confident of, however: It was a targeted attack, not a random one. On Sunday morning, police declined to comment on the contents of a backpack found in Central Park that they believe was carried by the killer. Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday outside of a hotel in Manhattan. Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is pushing Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine. Trump describes it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. Trump also said he would be open to reducing military aid to Ukraine and pulling the United States out of NATO. Those are two threats that have alarmed Ukraine, NATO allies and many in the U.S. national security community. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says any deal would have to pave the way to a lasting peace. The Kremlin's spokesman says Moscow is open to talks with Ukraine. South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defense chief over martial law imposition SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors have detained a former defense minister who allegedly recommended last week’s brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol. Local media say that ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun voluntarily appeared on Sunday at a Seoul prosecutors’ office, where he had his mobile phone confiscated and was detained. A law enforcement official says Kim was later sent to a Seoul detention facility. Kim's detention came a day after Yoon avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him, with most ruling party lawmakers boycotting a floor vote to prevent a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers. Gaza health officials say latest Israeli airstrikes kill at least 14 including children DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian health officials say Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza have killed at least 14 people including children, while the bombing of a hospital in northern Gaza has wounded a half-dozen patients. Israel’s military continues its latest offensive against Hamas militants in northern Gaza, whose remaining Palestinians have been almost completely cut off from the rest of the territory amid a growing humanitarian crisis. One airstrike flattened a residential building in the urban Bureij refugee camp Sunday afternoon. That's according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the nearby city of Deir al-Balah, where the casualties were taken. Trump's return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jubilant about President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House. Trump's first term policies skewed heavily in favor of Israel, and he has picked stalwart Israel supporters for key positions in his administration. But much has transpired since Trump left office in early 2021. The turmoil in the Middle East, the lofty ambitions of Netanyahu’s far-right governing coalition and Netanyahu’s own personal relationship with the president-elect could dampen that enthusiasm and complicate what on the surface looks like a seamless alliance. First 12-team College Football Playoff set, Oregon seeded No. 1 and SMU edges Alabama for last spot SMU captured the last open spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff, bumping Alabama to land in a bracket that placed undefeated Oregon at No. 1. The selection committee preferred the Mustangs (11-2), losers of a heartbreaker in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, who had a far less difficult schedule than Alabama (9-3) of the SEC but one fewer loss. The first-of-its-kind 12-team bracket marks a new era for college football, though the Alabama-SMU debate made clear there is no perfect formula. The tournament starts Dec. 20-21 with four first-round games. It concludes Jan. 20 with the national title game in Atlanta.Meet the Press: Jen Psaki Wants Trump to Hire People Who’ll Oppose Him and His Agenda
Please enable JavaScript to read this content. The Ruto government is bracing for pivotal discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the country seeks to secure the renewal of its multi-billion-shilling lending programme, set to expire in just four months. On April 2, 2021, the IMF Executive Board approved a 38-month arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Kenya, amounting to about $2.34 billion (Sh303 billion). This programme, established during the former Uhuru Kenyatta administration, aimed to bolster Kenya’s economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic and mitigate debt vulnerabilities. While the programme has so far disbursed billions of shillings to support the economy, it concludes in April 2025, leaving the cash-strapped Kenya Kwanza administration grappling with urgent budgetary needs. The upcoming talks are expected to coincide with a high-profile visit from IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke, who will engage with government officials and key stakeholders over the next two days beginning today (Monday). “Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke will travel to Nairobi, Kenya, on December 9th and 10th as part of our ongoing engagements,” said IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack. “During his visit, DMD Clarke will meet with authorities and other key stakeholders, with updates to follow.” Clarke assumed the role of Deputy Managing Director at the IMF on October 31, 2024, bringing with him to the IMF a strong commitment to reform. Prior to joining the IMF, he served as Jamaica’s Minister of Finance and the Public Service, as well as a Member of Parliament, since March 2018. Before that, he was the Ambassador of Economic Affairs from 2016, during which he guided Jamaica’s economy toward a more robust and sustainable future according to official records. Clarke was particularly instrumental in spearheading ambitious national reforms, including establishing central bank independence and creating an independent fiscal commission. His efforts extended to comprehensive reforms in tax policy , public body governance, public procurement, public sector compensation, and public investment management. Notably, he led Jamaica’s economic response to the Covid-19 pandemic with innovative and targeted policy measures, as well as overseeing the privatization and establishment of public-private partnerships for major infrastructure projects. Under his leadership, Jamaica implemented a multi-layered disaster risk financing model and became the first small country to independently sponsor a catastrophe bond with World Bank support. Clarke’s tenure is marked by a staunch commitment to reform and economic resilience. As the government prepares for these negotiations, it confronts a series of challenges that could complicate the renewal process. Sources indicate that IMF officials are poised to impose stringent conditions on any new programme, necessitating clear evidence of fiscal discipline and a commitment to structural reforms. Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletter Kenya’s public debt has surged alarmingly in recent years, with Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) weekly bulletin showing it hit Sh10.79 trillion in September raising sustainability concerns and prompting urgent calls for reforms, including potential tax increases and expenditure cuts. In addition, Kenya is pushing ahead with plans to secure a Sh193 billion ($1.5 billion) loan from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite IMF warnings that this could exacerbate the country’s precarious debt situation. The IMF which is opposed to the loan has urged caution regarding this loan, fearing it may further complicate Kenya’s fiscal landscape. This issue is likely to be a focal point during Clarke’s visit. “Securing a favourable deal with the IMF is crucial for Kenya’s economic recovery,” remarked a government official familiar with the negotiations. “However, implementing these reforms without triggering social unrest will be a delicate balancing act.” Corruption remains a significant concern, with the IMF, often viewed as a lender of last resort for developing nations, emphasising the need for transparency and good governance. The IMF has confirmed it would send governance experts to Kenya to help Kenya revamp its war on graft. Any continued perception of mismanagement could jeopardise the renewal process and complicate discussions further. Public sentiment is also a critical factor, as widespread economic hardships have led to rising discontent among Kenyans. Amid increasing fiscal pressures, the Kenya Kwanza administration is poised to introduce a series of new taxes, a move that has sparked significant pushback from various sectors of society. Critics argue that proposed tax hikes—such as increased levies on fuel and income—could further strain the finances of everyday Kenyans. While the government contends that these measures are essential to stabilise the economy and meet IMF conditions for programme renewal, the backlash from Kenyans underscores the delicate balance the Ruto administration must strike between fiscal responsibility and public sentiment.Berry's 27 lead Charleston Southern past Columbia International 95-89