Young Boys players pay tribute to teammate Meschack Elia in Champions League game after his son diedOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pledged a personal donation of $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund. This is just after Meta and Amazon also made similar commitments, marking a new dynamic in the relationship between the tech industry and the incoming administration. A spokesperson for OpenAI confirmed the donation on Friday, 13 December. Altman said he is backing the vision of President Trump stating, “President Trump will lead our country into the age of AI, and I am eager to support his efforts to ensure America stays ahead.” Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, had previously issued a statement pledging a $1 million donation itself. Amazon confirmed its pledge and announced plans to provide an in-kind contribution as well by live-streaming Trump’s inauguration on Prime Video, an offering estimated at another $1 million. Musk And Altman: An Escalating Feud While Altman is optimistic on Trump, he also told of his lawsuit against another rival, Elon Musk, the world’s richest individual. Trump tapped Musk for co-leading a newly constituted Department of Government Efficiency along with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. An advisory body meant to ensure that wasteful spending decreases and regulations are eased up in order to streamline governmental operations. Despite the professional differences, downplaying Musk’s growing influence in the administration, he said, ‘I am not that worried about Elon’s role. There’s enough room for multiple voices in shaping America’s future.'” Intersection Of Tech And Politics The tech industry’s support for Trump’s inaugural fund speaks to a larger effort to align with the new administration’s priorities. Altman’s donation, along with those from Meta and Amazon, reflects the sector’s recognition of artificial intelligence and technology as central to future economic growth and global competitiveness. With these high-profile contributions, the inauguration is shaping to be a landmark moment in tech’s influence in politics. Altman’s statement indicates his desire to partner with Trump’s administration for the U.S. to continue leading in AI innovations. ALSO READ | Deportation Looms For 18,000 Indians As Trump Tightens Border Laws
“We’re aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that,” NFL (National Football League) commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday after the conclusion of the league’s winter meetings. “We know the litigation is happening now. From our standpoint, our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.” A woman who previously sued musician Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging she was raped at an awards show after-party in 2000 when she was 13 years old, amended the lawsuit on Sunday to include a new allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated in the sexual assault. Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, said the rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt. The 24-time Grammy Award winner called the allegations “idiotic” and “heinous in nature” in a statement released by Roc Nation. The NFL teamed up with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2019 for events and social activism. The league and the entertainment company extended their partnership a few months ago. Kendrick Lamar will perform the Super Bowl halftime show at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9. Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins will serve as co-executive producers of the halftime show. Beyonce, who is married to Jay-Z, will perform at halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game at Christmas. “I think they’re getting incredibly comfortable not just with the Super Bowl but other events they’ve advised us on and helped us with,” Mr Goodell said. “They’ve been a big help in the social justice area to us on many occasions. They’ve been great partners.”
Web4 will be launched soon, smart technology will lead a better life 12-11-2024 10:20 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Press Release Agency Today, with the rapid development of science and technology, every technological leap heralds a major change in human life style. Recently, reporters learned that after countless days and nights of hard work and unremitting efforts by the programmer team, a smartphone application software called Web4 will be officially launched on the official website of Future Intelligent in January 2025. Web4, this innovative work created by Future Intelligent Company, not only carries infinite vision for the future, but also becomes a bridge connecting the reality and the digital world with its excellent technical strength and forward-looking design concept. Compared with previous Web versions, Web4 has achieved a qualitative leap. It seamlessly integrates artificial intelligence (AI) technology into users' digital lives, making smart technology truly within reach and leading people towards a more convenient, efficient, and Smart lifestyle. As the co-founder of the Web4 project, Jacob KWAN said in an interview with reporters: "The birth of Web4 is the crystallization of Future Intelligent's in-depth exploration and innovative practice of intelligent technology. We know that in this era of rapid change, the only way to continue to Innovation can meet the growing needs of users. Therefore, Web4 is not just an application software, it is a digital life platform integrating intelligence, convenience and security, aiming to provide users with an unprecedented intelligent experience." Jacob further introduced: Future Intelligent's artificial intelligence technology represents an advanced system designed to think, learn and adapt in real time. These systems are no longer limited to traditional static technology categories, but can dynamically analyze data, predict trends, and provide users with customized solutions. This proactive and forward-looking service model not only greatly improves user experience, but also sets a new benchmark for Web4 in the field of intelligent technology. In Web4, the application of artificial intelligence technology is everywhere. From daily task management and scheduling to complex health monitoring and emotional analysis, Web4 can provide users with accurate and personalized services through intelligent algorithms. For example, through deep learning of users' habits and needs, Web4 can intelligently recommend appropriate news information, music tracks, and movie resources, making every click of the user full of surprises. At the same time, Web4 also has powerful speech recognition and natural language processing capabilities, allowing users to complete complex operations through simple voice commands, truly realizing seamless human-computer interaction. In addition, Web4 has also made major breakthroughs in security. By using advanced encryption technology and privacy protection mechanisms, Web4 ensures the security and privacy of user data. Whether it is personal information or transaction records, they can be strictly protected, allowing users to feel more at ease during use. Regarding the future prospects of Web4, Jacob said: "We believe that the power of intelligent technology will profoundly change people's lifestyles. As the flagship product of Future Intelligent, Web4 will continue to introduce new technologies and new functions, and continue to bring users more intelligence and Convenient and secure digital life experience. We look forward to witnessing and participating in this smart technology revolution together with users around the world." With the upcoming launch of Web4, a feast of intelligent technology is about to begin. In this new era full of infinite possibilities, let us work together to welcome a better life led by smart technology. The future is here, let us look forward to the excitement and surprises that Web4 will bring us! Media Contact Company Name: Global News Online Contact Person: Media Relations Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=web4-will-be-launched-soon-smart-technology-will-lead-a-better-life ] City: NY Country: United States Website: http://www.globalnewsonline.info This release was published on openPR.FBI director says he intends to resign at end of Joe Biden’s termEverything you need to know about California government in two stories
Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. The Giants quarterback was granted his release by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito. New York president John Mara said Jones approached the team about releasing him and the club obliged. Mara added he was “disappointed” at the quick dissolution of a once-promising relationship between Jones and the team. Giants coach Brian Daboll benched Jones in favor of DeVito following a loss to the Panthers in Germany that dropped New York's record to 2-8. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. Confirms Monthly Dividend For January 15, 2025Precise and efficient chocolate cluster former
Jitendra Singh NEW DELHI: India’s nuclear power generation capacity has nearly doubled in the past decade from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,081 MW in 2024, Union minister for department of atomic energy Jitendra Singh informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The minister also informed the House that the atomic energy capacity is projected to triple to 22,480 MW by 2031-32, showcasing India’s commitment to scaling up its nuclear energy infrastructure. He said that nine atomic power projects are currently under construction, with several others in the pre-project stage, demonstrating India’s dedication to expanding nuclear energy capacity. Singh emphasised the revision of India’s power distribution framework, which has increased the home state’s share of electricity from atomic plants to 50%, with 35% allocated to neighbouring states and 15% to the national grid. This new formula ensures equitable resource distribution and reflects the federal spirit of the nation. The minister attributed the progress in nuclear power generation to several transformative initiatives, including the bulk approval of 10 nuclear reactors, increased funding allocations, collaborations with public sector undertakings, and limited private sector participation. He credited advancements in technology and streamlined administrative processes for strengthening India’s nuclear infrastructure. Singh also highlighted diverse applications of atomic energy in various fields like agriculture, healthcare and defence sector. He noted its extensive use in agriculture, including the development of 70 mutagenic crop varieties. In the health sector, India has introduced advanced isotopes for cancer treatment, while in the defence sector, atomic energy processes have been used to develop cost-effective, lightweight bulletproof jackets. The minister also underscored India’s abundant thorium reserves, which constitute 21% of the global total. Indigenous projects like "Bhavani" are being developed to harness this resource, reducing dependence on imported uranium and other materials. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .
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Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. Still, many questions remain about the tournament as well as the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with three games in South America. Here are some of the key issues that need to be answered over the next decade: Where will games be played? Saudi Arabia proposes 15 stadiums — eight still on paper — in five cities: Eight in the capital Riyadh, four in the Red Sea port city Jeddah, and one each in Abha, Al Khobar and Neom, the planned futuristic mega-project. Each would have at least 40,000 seats for World Cup games. The opening game and final are set for a 92,000-seat venue planned in Riyadh. Some designs are vivid. In Neom, the stadium is planned 350 meters (yards) above street level and one near Riyadh is designed to be atop a 200-meter cliff with a retractable wall of LED screens. Saudi Arabia aims to host all 104 games, though there has been speculation that some games could be played in neighboring or nearby countries. When will the World Cup be played? Surely not in the traditional World Cup period of June-July, when temperatures in Saudi Arabia routinely exceed 40 Celsius (104 degrees). FIFA moved the Qatar-hosted World Cup to November-December 2022, though those dates were not loved by most European clubs and leagues whose seasons were interrupted. Also, that slot is complicated in 2034 by the holy month of Ramadan through mid-December and Riyadh hosting the multi-sport Asian Games. January 2034 could be a possibility even though that would be just before the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The International Olympic Committee has signaled it won’t be opposed to back-to-back major events. In an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday, Saudi World Cup bid official Hammad Albalawi said the precise dates of the tournament are up the world soccer body. “That’s a decision by FIFA. We stand ready to be part of this conversation. But ultimately it’s a FIFA decision together with the confederations,” Albalawi said. Will stadiums be segregated for men and women? Giving more rights and freedoms to women in a traditionally conservative society is fundamental to Saudi messaging around the modernization program known as Vision 2030. The kingdom decided in 2017 to let women attend sports events, initially in major cities and in family zones separate from men-only sections. By 2034, at the promised pace of social reforms, female fans should not be restricted. Saudi Arabia launched a women’s professional soccer league in 2022 with players joining from clubs in Europe. They face no restrictions playing in shorts and with hair uncovered. Will alcohol be allowed at the venues or hotels? The Saudi prohibition of alcohol is clear and understood before FIFA signs any sponsor deals for 2034. But will there be any exceptions? The alcohol issue was problematic for the World Cup in Qatar because the expectation was created that beer sales would be allowed at stadiums even before Qatar won its bid in 2010. One year later, FIFA extended a long-time deal to have Budweiser as the official World Cup beer through 2022. Qatar then backtracked on that promise three days before the first game, causing confusion and the sense of a promise broken. In Qatar, alcohol was served only at luxury suites at the stadiums. Visitors could also have a drink in some hotel bars. But Saudi Arabia has even stricter rules on alcohol — and there is no indication that will change. Albalawi noted that Saudi Arabia has successfully hosted dozens of sports events where alcohol wasn't served. “We’re creating a safe and secure family environment for fans to bring their families into our stadiums,” he said. How will workers rights be protected? Saudi promises to reform and enforce labor laws, and fully respect migrant workers, have been accepted by FIFA but face broad skepticism from rights groups and trade unions. A formal complaint is being investigated by the U.N.-backed International Labor Organization. Protecting the migrant workers needed to build stadiums and other tournament projects — a decade after it was a defining issue for Qatar — looms as a signature challenge for Saudi Arabia. Would Israel be allowed to play if it qualified for the 2034 World Cup? Saudi-Israeli relations had been improving when FIFA all but gave the 2034 World Cup to the kingdom on Oct. 4 last year. Three days later Hamas attacked Israel and diplomacy got more complicated. Any soccer federation bidding to host a FIFA tournament accepts a basic principle that whichever team qualifies is welcome. That did not stop Indonesia putting up barriers last year to Israel coming for the men’s Under-20 World Cup. Indonesia does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel which had qualified through a European tournament nine months before the issue flared. FIFA moved the entire tournament to Argentina and the Israeli team reached the semifinals. Israel played at the 1970 World Cup but has never advanced through qualifying in Europe, where it has been a member of UEFA for 30 years. Europe should have 16 places in the 48-team World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Where will the final of the 2030 World Cup be played? Most of the attention at the FIFA Congress on Wednesday was on the Saudi decision, but the soccer body and its members also formally approved the hosts of the 2030 World Cup — the most spread out and longest ever. One game each in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, the original host in 1930, will be played from June 8-9. The tournament resumes four days later for the other 101 games shared between Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Six countries, three continents, multiple languages and currencies. Fans traveling on planes, trains, automobiles and boats across about 14 kilometers (10 miles) of water between Spain and Morocco. The final is due on July 21, 2030 and a decision on where it will be played could cause some tension between the host countries. Morocco wants it in the world’s biggest soccer venue — the planned 115,000-seat King Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca. Spain, meanwhile, has proposed to host the final in either of the remodeled home stadiums of club giants Real Madrid or Barcelona. ___ Associated Press writer Baraa Anwer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, contributed to this report.BlockDAG’s Next AMA Comes Tomorrow! BNB Chain News Reveals Vulnerabilities While SUI Thrives
African countries recently marked the 47th African Telecommunications/ICT Day, gathering policymakers and regulators from across the continent to address the growing importance of ... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing, please log out and back in. Free access to articles from 12:00.Homewood-Flossmoor looks for repeat as Class 4A state champs, but Rich Township, Mount Carmel and Marist are right behind. 1. Homewood-Flossmoor (33-4) Defending Class 4A state champions have a new look, but the talent is there for another big run. A trio of senior guards leads the way as Jayden Tyler (Wofford) returns and is joined by Thornwood transfer Arden Eaves (Lewis) and Lincoln-Way East transfer Brent Taylor . Look out for talented freshman guard Darrius Hawkins Jr. 2. Rich Township (23-8) Raptors return junior guards Jamson Coulter and Jayden Williams and add a superstar in senior forward Al Brooks Jr. , a transfer from Hansberry and a high-major recruit. His twin brother, Ikee , will add to the guard depth for a team looking to make major noise in March. 3. Mount Carmel (32-6) The 2023 Class 3A runners-up must replace superstar Angelo Ciaravino , who is at Northwestern. But senior guard Grant Best (Air Force) is ready to lead the way, while junior Noah Mister and senior Cameron Thomas add to a talented, deep backcourt. Watch out for freshman guard Marshaun Thornton . 4. Marist (29-5) Football injuries have sidelined senior forward Achilles Anderson for the season and star junior forward Stephen Brown for likely at least a month. When Brown returns, look out. He will join junior guards Adoni Vassilakis and TJ Tate and senior forward Marquis Vance . Junior forward Karson Thomas from Lincoln-Way East and junior guard Rokas Zilys from Vermont Academy are big additions via transfer. 5. St. Laurence (20-12) New coach Roshawn Russell has an intriguing mix of talent, with senior guards Zerrick Johnson and Bradley Stratton coming off big seasons. They’re joined by two returning standouts as senior guard EJ Mosley (Purdue Fort Wayne) and senior forward Jacob Rice have transferred back after spending last season elsewhere. 6. Bloom (19-10) Senior guards Elijah Lovemore and Payton Edwards form a dynamic duo. Senior guard/forward Adam Page , a transfer from Hillcrest, is a big addition. The Blazing Trojans will need newcomers to emerge in the frontcourt. Brother Rice’s Marcos Gonzales (3) drives against Marian Catholic’s Adam Shorter during a Class 3A Thornton Sectional semifinal game in Harvey on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. (John Smierciak / Daily Southtown) 7. Brother Rice (31-4) Senior guard Marcos Gonzales (Citadel) is ready for even more of a starring role, while senior guard Jack Weigus — a transfer from Hinsdale South — is a prolific outside shooter. Look for senior forward Caden Workman to step up. 8. Lemont (19-12) Guard Gabriel Sularski , who transferred from Benet, is rated as the top junior in Illinois by 247 Sports. He joins an experienced group led by senior forwards Alanas Castillo , Shea Glotzbach and Matas Gaidukevicius . 9. Oak Lawn (22-9) Senior guard Donte Montgomery , who averaged over 20 points last season, is poised to be one of the area’s top players. Junior guard Jack Dempsey is a strong outside shooter, while senior guard Ali Farhan looks to step up. 10. Hillcrest (17-14) With four starters back, don’t expect the Hawks to stay down for long. Senior guard Jovi Ratliff is a scorer and Hillcrest will have the inside advantage against most teams with a pair of 6-foot-7 forwards in senior Jaylen Ingram and junior Max Carmicle . Rich Township’s Jamson Coulter (3) takes a breath before making a free throw against Oak Forest during a nonconference game in Oak Forest on Monday Feb. 5, 2024. (Troy Stolt / Daily Southtown) Charles Barnes , De La Salle, junior, forward. Grant Best, Mount Carmel, senior, guard. Al Brooks Jr., Rich Township, senior, forward. Stephen Brown, Marist, junior, forward. Seth Cheney , Providence, senior, guard. Jamson Coulter, Rich Township, junior, guard. Arden Eaves, Homewood-Flossmoor, senior, guard. Marcos Gonzales, Brother Rice, senior, guard. Zerrick Johnson, St. Laurence, senior, guard. Elijah Lovemore, Bloom, senior, guard. Noah Mister, Mount Carmel, junior, guard. Donte Montgomery, Oak Lawn, senior, guard. EJ Mosley, St. Laurence, senior, guard. Jovi Ratliff, Hillcrest, senior, guard. Jacob Rice, St. Laurence, senior, forward. Kassam Saleh , Argo, senior, guard. Brenden Sanders , Lincoln-Way East, senior, forward. Zack Sharkey , Marian Catholic, senior, guard. Gabriel Sularski, Lemont, junior, guard. Brent Taylor, Homewood-Flossmoor, senior, guard. Karson Thomas, Marist, junior, forward. Jayden Tyler, Homewood-Flossmoor, senior, guard. Adoni Vassilakis, Marist, junior, guard. Keshaun Vaval , Evergreen Park, senior, guard. Jack Weigus, Brother Rice, senior, guard.Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close even as S&P 500 ekes out another record