WASHINGTON (AP) — The chair of the Democratic National Committee informed party leaders on Monday that the DNC will choose his successor in February, an election that will speak volumes about how the party wants to present itself during four more years of Donald Trump in the White House. Jaime Harrison, in a letter to members of the party’s powerful Rules & Bylaws Committee, outlined the process of how the party will elect its new chair. Harrison said in the letter that the committee will host four candidate forums — some in person and some virtually — in January, with the final election on Feb. 1 during the party’s winter meeting in National Harbor, Maryland. The race to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, while an insular party affair, will come days after Trump is inaugurated for a second term. Democrats' selection of a leader after Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 loss will be a key starting point as the party starts to move forward, including addressing any structural problems and determining how to oppose Trump. Members of the Rules & Bylaws Committee will meet on Dec. 12 to establish the rules for these elections, which beyond the chair position will include top party roles like vice chairs, treasurer, secretary and national finance chair. The committee will also use that meeting to decide the requirements for gaining access to the ballot for those top party roles. In 2021, candidates were required to submit a nominating statement that included signatures from 40 DNC members and that will likely be the same standard for the 2025 campaigns. “The DNC is committed to running a transparent, equitable, and impartial election for the next generation of leadership to guide the party forward,” Harrison said in a statement. “Electing the Chair and DNC officers is one of the most important responsibilities of the DNC Membership, and our staff will run an inclusive and transparent process that gives members the opportunity to get to know the candidates as they prepare to cast their votes.” Two Democrats have announced campaigns for chair: Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and a vice chair of the national party, and Martin O’Malley, the former Maryland governor and current commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Other top Democrats are either considering a run to succeed Harrison or are being pushed by party insiders, including former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke; Michael Blake, a former vice chair of the party; Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin; Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan and a former Chicago mayor; Sen. Mallory McMorrow, majority whip of the Michigan Senate, and Chuck Rocha, a longtime Democratic strategist. The next chair of the committee will be tasked with rebuilding a party demoralized by a second Trump victory. They will also oversee the party’s 2028 nominating process, a complex and contentious exercise that will make the chair central to the next presidential election. Harrison, of South Carolina, made clear in his letter to the rules committee that the four forums hosted by the party would be live streamed and the party would give grassroots Democrats across the country the ability to engage with the process through those events. He also said he intends to remain neutral during the chair election. This story has been corrected to show that McMorrow is a senator, not a representative. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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Sportswatch Daily ListingsDeclassified files show the note to former MP John Spellar also said the republican party had ignored the “visceral component of sectarianism” in responding to a new government good relations strategy. Mr Spellar, then a Northern Ireland Office minister, had launched a consultation on the “A Shared Future” document, an attempt to address community divisions, segregation and sectarianism in the region at a time when the devolved powersharing institutions were suspended. A file at the Public Record Office in Belfast shows that OFMDFM official Chris Stewart wrote to the minister in July about a response to the document from Sinn Fein representative Bairbre de Brun. Mr Stewart told Mr Spellar that Ms de Brun’s letter had been critical of the document and was clearly intended to “mark your card”. He said among a number of points raised by de Brun was that “the promotion of equality is the key to improving community relations”. His memo adds: “Sinn Fein is clearly seeking to position or align the issue of community relations within its equality and human rights agenda. “This general Sinn Fein position has resulted in a simplistic analysis of community relations, which is flawed in its description of the causes and necessary policy response. “There is of course, no doubt that a lack of equality has been a contributing factor to poor community relations. “However, Sinn Fein ignores the many other factors, not least the violent conflict that resulted in over 3,000 deaths. “Sinn Fein also portrays poor community relations (for nationalists) as being a purely rational response to the political situation. “This ignores the more visceral component of sectarianism, which is all too prevalent in both communities.” Mr Stewart continues: “To suggest, as Sinn Fein does, that the promotion of equality should be the key component of good relations policy is to ignore the key message in A Shared Future, that indirect approaches alone are insufficient to deal with sectarianism and the abnormal relationship between sections of the Northern Ireland community.” The official recommended the minister invite representatives of Sinn Fein to a meeting to discuss the policy. The file also contains a note about Mr Spellar’s meeting with DUP representatives Maurice Morrow and Peter Weir the following month to discuss the document. The note says: “Morrow said he had no problem with sharing the future and suggested that the first step to that would be an election to decide who spoke for whom – though he was quick to say he didn’t want politics to dominate the meeting.” It adds: “Weir said that the biggest step towards improving community relations would be the creation of a political environment that had the broad support of both unionism and nationalism, and the GFA (Good Friday Agreement) could not create that environment.”
Glasgow has a plethora of great whisky bars including the likes of the Pot Still, the Bon Accord and the Piper Whisky Lounge. Now, one of the city's famous distilleries has teased that it is set to open its own. , which opened at the historic Queens Docks by the Clyde in 2017, took to social media to reveal that plans are afoot for changes within its historic building. Talking about the move, they posted: "A new chapter begins. Our café will transform into a whisky bar, opening early in 2025. Stay tuned for updates." It's exciting news for not only fans of Clydeside itself but also whisky in Glasgow, and is another stave in the cask of the city's drinks tourism scene. A mecca for whisky fans visiting (or living in) Glasgow, with thousands making the short trip from Glasgow City Centre along the Clyde to enjoy its incredible visitor experience, the distillery has become a huge draw close to the Transport Museum and the . A short walk from the city centre or west end, with trains running to nearby SEC also an option if you don't fancy walking, the now famous pump house building at the docks offers beautiful views of its golden stills which look out on to the Clyde. Not only a delight for the Instagram generation on the outside with its mix of historic and modern aesthetics, inside you'll find plenty for any visitor to enjoy, including some great whisky. Already offering a well-stocked shop with both whiskies produced here and those from around the country at great prices (including those from other distilleries), and a mini museum where you can learn about the history of this fascinating dock and that of the Glasgow whisky scene itself, the new whisky bar is set to add yet another reason to visit this exciting attraction. We can't wait to see what they come up with.Oklahoma State's 3-point accuracy sends Miami to defeatNVIDIA Revolutionizes AI Gaming. Future of Immersive Experiences is Here
Head coach Vanni Sartini paid the price Monday for the Vancouver Whitecaps’ mediocre results this past season and subsequent first-round playoff exit. His firing came about two weeks after the Major League Soccer team won a play-in game before falling to top-seeded Los Angeles FC in a three-game series that went the distance. “The desperation on my side is absolutely there,” said Axel Schuster, the Whitecaps’ sporting director and chief executive officer. One of the reasons for the change, he said, is everyone in the organization, including himself, needs a reminder that playoff success next year is imperative. “We cannot not get there.” The Whitecaps haven’t reached the conference semifinals since 2017. In a one-hour availability with reporters, Schuster noted the team had the second-worst home record in the Western Conference this year and recorded just two points over its last seven regular-season games. He referenced the need for fresh energy from a new coach and added there was no firm timeline in place for a replacement to be named. “I had to make a professional decision (for) how we can get the biggest impact to make this step forward and to get to a progression,” he said. The Whitecaps’ late-season slump dropped them to eighth place in the West with a record of 13-13-8. Vancouver won a play-in game at Portland before dropping a 1-0 decision at LAFC in the deciding game of the series. Vancouver also won its third-straight Canadian championship this season, beating Toronto FC 4-2 on penalties after the final ended in a 0-0 tie. “I took my time with this decision, and it was not taken lightly,” Schuster said. Sartini, a 47-year-old from Florence, Italy, took over coaching duties on an interim basis in August 2021 after the Whitecaps dismissed Marc Dos Santos. He was officially named head coach that November. “For the last three years and three months, it has been an absolute honour to be the head coach of Vancouver Whitecaps FC,” Sartini said in a release. “I will always be grateful to Axel Schuster and ownership for entrusting me to be the technical lead of this club in such an important time. “Vancouver will always have a special place in my heart and my wife’s heart,” he added. He posted a record of 57-51-39 across all competitions. The exuberant Italian made headlines in November 2023 when he publicly criticized a referee following a playoff game and made a joke about being a suspect if the official were to be found dead. He was suspended for the first six games of the 2024 MLS campaign, fined US$20,000 and ordered to complete a league-approved behavioural assessment. The coach later apologized for the comments and his suspension was cut to four games. Sartini came to Vancouver in 2019 as Dos Santos’ assistant coach and spent two seasons with the first team before being named the club’s “director of methodology” and taking over coaching the U-23 team in 2020. Before joining the Whitecaps, he worked as a coach educator for the Italian Football Federation and the U.S. Soccer Federation, and coached several different clubs in Italy.What Happened to Burke Ramsey? Updates on JonBenét Ramsey’s Family
Topline The landmark federal prosecutions of President-elect Donald Trump effectively came to an end Monday, as Special Counsel Jack Smith asked a judge to dismiss felony charges against Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election and dropped a fight to reinstate classified document charges—ending the historic saga before Trump retakes office. Key Facts Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here . Key Background Trump was charged by the Justice Department in August 2023 with trying to overturn his 2020 election loss, one of four indictments brought against Trump at the state and federal level—a historic move, marking the first time a former president has faced criminal charges. Trump attempted to have the charges thrown out by arguing he had “presidential immunity,” and the Supreme Court ultimately sided with him, ruling mostly in his favor by saying he could not be charged for any activities that were “official” presidential duties. After the court’s ruling, Smith’s team issued a new , slimmed down indictment against Trump in August for the same four felonies. The second indictment more clearly argued Trump was not acting as president in his efforts to overturn the election, but was acting as a presidential candidate. Separately, Trump was indicted in the federal documents case last June for allegedly withholding national security documents and obstructing justice. Prosecutors alleged Trump intentionally tried to conceal classified documents and prevent them from being returned to the government, leading to 40 federal felony charges . Trump argued he was legally allowed to have the documents because of the Presidential Records Act, though experts said his argument was flawed. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all criminal charges brought against him and described them as a “witch hunt” by President Joe Biden’s DOJ in an attempt to ruin his presidential campaign. In October before he was elected, Trump said if he returned to the White House he would “fire [Smith] within two seconds” and called the prosecutor a “scoundrel” and a “very dishonest man.” Tangent Last week, Trump’s criminal sentencing in his New York hush money case was postponed indefinitely . Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and was scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 26, but Judge Juan Merchan paused the sentencing and asked for briefs on whether the case should be dismissed to be filed by Dec. 9. There’s not yet a clear path forward for when the sentencing could take place, but prosecutors proposed sentencing could be delayed until after Trump leaves office. Meanwhile, Trump’s criminal charges in Georgia for trying to reverse his election loss are on hold amid an appeals court fight over the prosecutor. What To Watch For Trump’s comment on Smith requesting the cases be dismissed. As of 2:20 p.m. EST, Trump had not weighed in on the situation on Truth Social. Forbes has reached out to his team for comment. Further ReadingAmid claims that the controversial Tax Reform Bills propose a derivation formula for sharing Value Added Tax (VAT) skewed against the North, the Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has dismissed the allegations as unfounded saying it would favour the North. In a Christmas message personally signed by him, Senator Bamidele maintained that the proposed legislation is “guided purely by the principles of equity, fairness, and justice.” The Senate Leader noted that, contrary to the narrative being promoted in the public space by certain lawmakers from the North, the derivation formula on VAT actually favors certain states in the North West. “For the record, the Tax Reform Bills, when finally enacted, will utterly exempt all employees earning N1,000,000 annually or N83,000 monthly; exempt start-ups, shared services, and technologically driven services from taxation; and recommend zero VAT on essential services and consumables. “Even though it reviews the derivation formula to 60%, this proposal is guided purely by the principles of equity, fairness, and justice. “The new model will ultimately guarantee a significant increase in VAT distributable to every state in the federation. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Tax reform is here to stay — Tinubu “As credible data have shown, for instance, the new model recommends 6.17% for Kano compared to the current 0.89%. It recommends 1.21% for Zamfara compared to the current 0.05%. Meanwhile, Lagos, which currently gets 80.26%, will receive 15.28% under the new model, representing an 81% decrease. “Similarly, Rivers’ share will decline from 7.74% to 4.6%, accounting for a 41% reduction. With these figures, the narrative around the new derivation model is utterly incorrect and unfounded.” Senator Bamidele added, “Amid the debates about the Tax Reform Bills, as Christ our Lord has taught us, and as the Parliament of the people, we shall never pursue any agenda outside our oath of allegiance or undertake policy initiatives that are adversarial to or conflict with the interests and welfare of all our constituents and indeed our Fatherland.” The Senate Leader also appealed to Nigerians to embrace the spirit of the Christmas season to renew their hope in the country. “This is the season never to shy away from the eternal responsibilities God Almighty has committed to our hands. It is the season to renew our resolve to faithfully stand with the political leadership for the renewal of hope. “It is the season to halt the search for pastures that are never green and instead join hands to build our nation with conviction, rebranding it for the ceaseless inflow of global capital and the endless influx of global tourists.” NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
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Microchip Technology Inc. stock falls Thursday, underperforms marketDigital networks are the backbone of global business and communication, making cyber resiliency essential for organizations to thrive. Cyber resiliency isn’t just a trendy term; it’s about an organization’s ability to predict, endure, recover from, and adapt to cyber threats. With cybercrime expected to cost $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 (Cybersecurity Ventures), ensuring strong defences has never been more critical. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the infrastructure of cyber threats and defences, the need for strong cyber resiliency strategies has become more critical than ever. The integration of AI into cybersecurity has created a constantly evolving challenge, where traditional defenses often fall short. Cybercriminals now use advanced AI algorithms to craft convincing phishing schemes, generate realistic deepfakes, and develop adaptive attacks designed to outsmart standard security systems. Simultaneously, defenders are harnessing the same technological advances to build more intelligent, proactive, and responsive security ecosystems. This article explores the evolving infrastructure of cyber resiliency in the AI era, examining how organizations can build an “unbreakable shield” that not only protects against current threats but anticipates and adapts to future challenges. The Rise of Cyber Threats in the AI Era The proliferation of AI has dramatically transformed the cyber threat infrastructure. Cybercriminals are no longer limited to static, predictable attack patterns but can now deploy intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and optimize their assault strategies in real time. AI-Powered Attacks in Action Phishing Evolution : Using natural language processing, phishing emails now generate highly personalized and contextually relevant messages, increasing click-through rates by up to 30% (IBM Security). Deepfake Threats : AI-generated audio and video impersonations have already been used to steal millions in social engineering attacks. Adaptive Threats : Machine learning algorithms probe network defenses, identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities faster than traditional methods ever could. Case Study: The SolarWinds supply chain attack , one of the most sophisticated breaches in recent history, leveraged advanced techniques to infiltrate critical infrastructure worldwide. It demonstrated the devastating potential of AI-enhanced cyber operations. What is Cyber Resiliency? Cyber resiliency extends beyond traditional cybersecurity approaches. While cybersecurity focuses primarily on prevention and protection, cyber resiliency adopts a holistic, adaptive strategy encompassing prevention, detection, response, and recovery. Key Principles of Cyber Resiliency: Anticipation : Identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities before they materialize. Vital Defense : Developing flexible mechanisms to withstand attacks. Rapid Response : Ensuring swift action to contain and neutralize threats. Operational Continuity : Minimizing disruption during and after incidents. Continuous Learning : Adapting strategies based on each encounter to stay ahead of adversaries. By adopting this proactive and adaptive approach, organizations shift from simply reacting to attacks to building an “always ready” defense posture. The Role of AI in Enhancing Cyber Resiliency AI has become a game-changing technology in developing more strong cyber resiliency strategies. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 1. Prevention Predictive Analytics : AI forecasts vulnerabilities, enabling proactive mitigation. Threat Intelligence : Machine learning identifies emerging risk patterns from massive data sets. Risk Assessment : AI-powered tools offer comprehensive evaluations to guide security investments. 2. Detection Real-Time Anomaly Detection : Algorithms spot suspicious activities before damage occurs. Behavioural Analysis : AI discerns between normal user behaviour and potential breaches. Correlation Engines : These tools detect complex, multi-stage attack attempts. 3. Response Automated Incident Response : AI isolates threats within milliseconds, minimizing damage. Triage Systems : Intelligent mechanisms prioritize critical security events for human review. Dynamic Playbooks : AI guides response teams through complex scenarios based on real-time data. 4. Recovery Optimized Disaster Recovery : AI minimizes downtime with intelligent restoration processes. Predictive Maintenance : Algorithms identify and address vulnerabilities before recurrence. Quote: “AI is transforming cyber resiliency, enabling faster detection, smarter responses, and greater adaptability to threats,” says Dr. Jane Smith, CTO of CyberSafe Solutions. Building the “Unbreakable Shield”: Key Strategies for Organizations To thrive in the AI era, organizations must adopt these strategies: Invest in AI-Powered Security Tools Deploy advanced threat detection platforms. Implement predictive analytics for proactive risk management . Leverage machine learning for continuous security improvement. Embrace Zero Trust Architecture Enforce strict access controls. Adopt network segmentation to limit lateral movement. Continuously verify user and device identities. Train and Educate Teams Conduct regular AI-threat simulation exercises. Develop comprehensive awareness programs to prevent human error. Conduct Resiliency Drills Test response protocols against AI-powered attack scenarios. Measure and improve readiness through regular evaluations. Collaborate Across Industries Share threat intelligence to counteract emerging risks. Engage in cross-sector forums to foster innovation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Challenges in Achieving Cyber Resiliency Despite AI’s potential, organizations face obstacles: High Costs : Advanced AI tools require significant investment. Skills Gaps : Many teams lack expertise in implementing AI-driven solutions. Regulatory Complexity : Compliance with evolving global standards is challenging. Rapid Change : Technology advances faster than most organizations can adapt. Invest in training programs for AI and cybersecurity . Build partnerships to share resources and expertise. The Future of Cyber Resiliency in the AI Era The next frontier includes: Quantum-Resistant Encryption : Preparing for threats posed by quantum computing. AI-Augmented Defense Systems : Combining human expertise with machine intelligence. Collaborative Ecosystems : Global alliances to tackle cyber threats collectively. Conclusion In the AI era, cyber resiliency requires a comprehensive and adaptive approach. Organizations can strengthen their defenses by leveraging advanced technologies, promoting a culture of continuous learning, and deploying strategic defense measures to stay ahead of evolving threats. Now is the time to act. Assess your organization’s resiliency, invest in AI-powered solutions, and prepare for a future where adaptability is the ultimate competitive advantage. RELATED TOPICS Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative Boosts Cybersecurity Email Hacking Reigns as Top Cybersecurity Threat, Study Cybersecurity Tips For Businesses Using Remote Workers IT, Cybersecurity Jobs in the Age of Emerging AI Technologies Future of Phishing Email Training for Employees in Cybersecurity