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A big battery will plug into the solar corridor to the south of Canberra, with the profits to go to the taxpayer in a revenue-sharing first. or signup to continue reading Located next to existing powerlines and solar farms, construction has begun on Eku Energy's $400 million project that will bring 200 jobs for local tradies. The 250 megawatt/500 MW hour Williamsdale battery energy storage system located 35km south of Canberra will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the capital for two hours during peak demand periods when it comes online in 2026. A critical energy asset for greater energy security and a bulwark against future price spikes, it is also a crucial step in the fight against climate change, according to ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Importantly, a revenue-sharing deal means profits from the project will flow to the ACT and pay for more clean energy and other services for a growing population, he said in Williamsdale. "That is an important principle for our community, who want to see investment in renewable energy and battery storage not only supporting the effectiveness and reliability of our energy network but generating revenue." Recently re-elected and already the nation's longest-serving political leader, Mr Barr says the revenue-sharing model could be extended nationally as a good template for government procurement. Working with Evoenergy, Tesla Energy and the Australian Energy Market Operator, the Williamsdale battery will also be part of the NSW energy market and the broader east coast energy market. "The electrons flow in real time so what we would be replacing is the next most expensive form of generation when we dispatch," Eku Energy chief executive Daniel Burrows told AAP. It will provide additional supply when the market is tight, which should help lower wholesale prices and support making more clean energy available when it is required, he said. The battery will also provide more grid security by responding within milliseconds to demand and storing energy when it is abundant. "What we have in Australia is a prevalence of distributed energy - rooftop solar, large-scale wind and batteries - and a reasonably sophisticated grid," Mr Burrows said. "As we're doing business all around the world, other businesses, other governments, other industry players are looking to what happens here as to how we might manage the energy transition." Not a player in a nuclear energy future, he says Eku Energy focuses on projects that are "genuinely the most cost-effective and will stand the test of time". A $500 million set up by the company will be available to eligible local non-profit organisations for employment and education, social and environment initiatives. Another $500,000 will go to an Australian National University program that has been a testing ground for neighbourhood batteries and other technology. "Research funding in this area helps ensure we remain at the forefront of advancing technology for a clean energy future," Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program co-director Heather Logie says. Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water Suzanne Orr donned high-vis gear to shovel dirt alongside Mr Barr in her first public engagement in her new portfolio. Simon Corbell, the architect of the ACT's clean energy transition as a Labor minister more than a decade ago, is one of her heroes, she told AAP. "Everyone has a different journey in coming to politics and mine has definitely been flavoured by the environmental movement," she said. Ms Orr, first elected in 2016, replaced former energy and emissions reduction minister Greens Leader Shane Rattenbury in the new government that has taken power without the ACT Greens as a partner. 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DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — UTR Sports, a global leader in tennis and pickleball player ratings and event management, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Stack Sports to incorporate TeamInn travel services. TeamInn, Stack Sports’ dedicated travel service platform, will now provide travel accommodations for UTR Sports tournaments and events, simplifying travel planning for players, coaches, officials, and fans. TeamInn by Stack Sports will offer streamlined, competitive travel booking solutions, enhancing the overall event experience and making it easier for the UTR Sports community to access high-quality accommodations at preferred rates. This expansion aligns with UTR Sports’ commitment to improving convenience for its global network, offering valuable support to those traveling to UTR Sports tennis and pickleball events. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Stack Sports to integrate TeamInn travel services, we are making travel easier and more affordable for our participants, officials, and families,” said Mark Leschly, Chairman and CEO of UTR Sports. “Our mission is to connect the tennis and pickleball communities around the world, and TeamInn is an important addition to that vision. Together with Stack Sports, we’re excited to enhance the event experience by offering seamless travel options tailored to our needs.” The addition of TeamInn to the UTR Sports ecosystem brings further operational efficiency and convenience, reinforcing UTR Sports’ role as a comprehensive service provider in the tennis and pickleball spaces. TeamInn offers a full suite of travel services, from hotel booking to exclusive group rates, ensuring that travel logistics are one less hurdle for participants and organizers. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Stack Sports to integrate Teaminn travel services and make travel easier and more affordable for our participants, officials, and families,” said Mark Leschly, Chairman and CEO of UTR Sports. “Our mission is to connect the tennis and pickleball communities around the world, and TeamInn is an important addition to that vision. Together with Stack Sports, we’re excited to enhance the event experience by offering seamless travel options tailored to our needs.” The TeamInn travel platform will be integrated across UTR Sports’ numerous events, including the UTR Pro Tennis Tour and various youth and amateur competitions, offering a unified solution for booking accommodations worldwide. This partnership underscores UTR Sports’ and Stack Sports’ dedication to enhancing player experiences and advancing sports engagement through comprehensive, innovative solutions. About UTR Sports: The mission of UTR Sports is to connect and grow the sports of tennis and pickleball with accurate global ratings, innovative events, and a global community centered around level-based play. The UTR Sports Platform is anchored by our patented ratings technology. UTR Sports provides the technology tools and solutions relevant and valuable to players, coaches, and organizers. UTR Sports is creating opportunities and pathways, including the UTR Pro Tennis Tour, for players from all over the world, in all stages of life, to find better matches and unlock a more fun, affordable, and flexible experience. About Stack Sports: With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars — Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/ . NEWS SOURCE: Stack Sports Keywords: Sports and Activities, TeamInn Travel Services, UTR Sports, tennis and pickleball player ratings and event management, DALLAS, Texas This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Stack Sports) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire . Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P122494 APDF15TBLLI To view the original version, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/utr-sports-partners-with-stack-sports-to-launch-teaminn-travel-services-for-tennis-and-pickleball/ © 2024 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.Rutland Intermediate School teacher receives Making IT Happen award

Seattle Orcas and Boy & Girls Clubs of Bellevue Team Up to Collect Cricket Gear for Local Youth, Inviting Community Members to Join in Fostering Grassroots Access to the Sport SEATTLE , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seattle Orcas announced today a Holiday Cricket and Sports Equipment Drive in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue , set to run from Monday, December 9 to Monday, January 6 . This equipment drive aims to collect cricket and sports equipment for the community, promoting greater access to the sport of cricket and encouraging the sport's growth at a grassroots level. Participants in the drive are encouraged to donate new or gently-used cricket and sports equipment, which will then be distributed to youth cricket players and athletes in the Seattle area. The donation drop-off points, located at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue's Downtown Clubhouse (209 100th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004) and Hidden Valley Fieldhouse (1903 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004) locations, will be open during the Club's regular hours of 9am to 6pm PT . "This holiday season, we're excited to partner with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue to bring the joy of cricket to young people and anybody who may not otherwise have access to equipment," said Hemant Dua , CEO of the Seattle Orcas. "We believe in the power of cricket to inspire and connect communities, and this drive is a wonderful way to engage fans, give back, and empower the next generation of cricketers in our community." The Holiday Cricket and Sports Equipment Drive is an integral part of the Seattle Orcas' mission to give back to the Seattle community and make cricket more available to all. The Seattle Orcas will be back on the field in 2025, as Major League Cricket starts its third season. Full season details, including roster, schedule release and timing will be announced in early 2025. The Orcas will also begin programming a full calendar of memorable and engaging local events in the Seattle area, driving growth of the game and awareness of the sport loved by so many millions of fans at home here in the United States and around the world. How to Participate: When : Dec. 9 - Jan. 6, 2024 Where : Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue's Downtown Clubhouse (209 100th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue's Hidden Valley Fieldhouse (1903 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004) What to Donate : Lightly-used cricket and sports equipment, including bats, pads, gloves, and other cricket gear, as well as general sports and athletic equipment and apparel. About The Seattle Orcas The Seattle Orcas are owned by an investor group of Microsoft executives, technology entrepreneurs and venture capitalists - Soma Somasegar, Sanjay Parthasarathy , Satya Nadella , Samir Bodas and Ashok Krishnamurthi - in partnership with the GMR Group, co-owners of the Delhi Capitals. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, a hotbed for the sport, the Seattle Orcas aim to spread the love of cricket throughout the United States with its inclusive values and its commitment to success and fun. The team is built on the support of sports fans and families in the region, the local community, and players from around the world. About Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue (BGCB) has been serving the community for over 70 years, providing safe, positive environments for young people to grow and succeed. With programs focused on education, character development, and healthy lifestyles, BGCB is dedicated to helping all youth reach their full potential. SOURCE The Seattle OrcasOutdoor Power Equipment Rise: USD 46.53B in 2019 to USD 76.61B by 2031, 5.9% growth.

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When the US presidential election was called for Donald Trump, the yield on ten-year US government bonds increased from 4.3% to 4.4%, and the 30-year-bond yield rose from 4.5% to 4.6%, with both remaining at those levels ten days later. As the bond market declined -- higher yields mean lower prices -- the stock market rose. Clearly, investors expect the next Trump administration to produce higher government budget deficits and more debt. It is not difficult to see why. During Mr Trump's first term in office, he added US$8 trillion to the national debt -- all previous presidents combined had accumulated $20 trillion -- despite having promised to run budget surpluses so large that they would eliminate the national debt within two terms. In the campaign, he vowed to cut taxes for seemingly every group that caught his fancy. According to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget's central estimate, Mr Trump's tax proposals imply $10 trillion in foregone revenue over the next ten years. Add to that an extra $1 trillion in interest accrued on the national debt, and the losses far exceed the $3 trillion in added revenue that would come from the sky-high tariffs that Mr Trump has pledged to introduce. This will require the federal government to sell a lot of bonds -- a practice that will keep their price low and interest rates high. The Republican Party line is that the lost revenue will be offset by spending cuts. It is a refrain we have heard before. In fact, Mr Trump is continuing a 45-year tradition of Republican presidents making sweeping promises to cut government spending, which they claim will more than cover revenue losses from tax cuts. From Ronald Reagan to George W Bush -- and, of course, Mr Trump -- they have all failed spectacularly. Mr Trump is also upholding another Republican tradition: appointing a toothless advisory commission of businesspeople. This time, it is the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) -- to be headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy -- which is supposed to cut waste, fraud, and abuse from the federal budget. According to Mr Musk, DOGE will be able to slash "at least $2 trillion" from the budget per year. This goal -- which amounts to 31% of annual US spending, and 7% of US GDP -- is sheer fantasy. Don't let the word "Department" fool you: DOGE is an advisory commission, not a government department. And, though Republicans control all branches of government, its recommendations are unlikely to be enacted; they might not even develop into actionable policy proposals. But even if we put aside DOGE's weaknesses -- not to mention the massive ethical conflicts that its activities would create for Mr Musk, the world's richest man -- the $2 trillion figure remains absurd. When Republicans say they want to slash federal spending, they typically specify that they will not cut mandatory programmes -- so-called entitlement spending. But the major entitlement programmes -- Social Security, Medicare, other healthcare programmes -- accounted for half of all federal spending last year, or 61% if farm-price support and other income-support programmes are included. With retired people comprising a growing share of the population, entitlement spending in the future will only rise. Interest payments, which account for 13% of total spending, cannot be cut, either -- unless the US wants to default on the national debt. (Though Mr Trump has revelled in his ability to default on debts, having declared business bankruptcy six times, most Republicans are not interested in the US doing so.) And this bill, too, is likely to continue rising as debt is rolled over at interest rates well above the rock-bottom rates of five or 15 years ago. That leaves discretionary spending, which accounts for about 25% of total expenditure. But if one considers defence spending untouchable -- as most Republicans do -- we are talking about just 12% of the total budget. Can Mr Trump and Mr Musk find their desired savings here? Say they go fully draconian -- starting by abolishing the Department of Education altogether, as Mr Trump has pledged to do. This would reduce total spending by 4%. Then what? Maybe foreign aid. But, contrary to the impressions of many voters, aid accounts for just 1% of all federal spending. Military aid to Israel -- something Republicans will not touch -- accounts for the largest share. Perhaps Mr Trump would like to cut humanitarian assistance, such as famine relief, but that is just one-fifth of the total. It is difficult to imagine abolishing the Federal Aviation Administration and other federal transportation programmes -- 2% of spending -- but let's say Mr Trump does it. Let's also say he eliminates all spending on the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. In fact, let us imagine that the US cancels all non-defence discretionary spending. That would still not be enough to save the US federal government $2 trillion annually, let alone pay for Mr Trump's tax cuts and balance the budget. None of this is to say that US budget deficits -- which are currently running in excess of 6% of GDP -- do not need to be reduced. With the debt-to-GDP ratio having climbed steadily since 1981 -- punctuated by temporary declines in 1994-2000 and 2021-22 -- the national debt is undoubtedly on an unsustainable path. Since last year, the gross debt-to-GDP ratio has broken the record set in 1946, at the end of World War II, and its rise is set to accelerate. Mr Trump's next administration -- with the sweeping tax cuts it is sure to introduce -- will be a powerful driver of this trend. Financial markets might be buoyant now, but eventually -- and perhaps before too long -- they will come to appreciate the unsustainability of US debt. At that point, Social Security and other entitlement spending will be cut far more sharply than if they were cut now, or if taxes were not cut. Supporters often say that a businessman like Mr Trump or Mr Musk will know how to put America's fiscal house in order. But the smart money says they have no idea what they are doing. ©2024 Project Syndicate Jeffrey Frankel, Professor of Capital Formation and Growth at Harvard University, served as a member of President Bill Clinton's Council of Economic Advisers. He is a research associate at the US National Bureau of Economic Research.Key Trends in the Marine Engine Controller Market with Insights from U-flex, West Marine, ComAp, Lewmar, Spinlock, Glendinning Marine, Smartgen (Zhengzhou) Technology Co., Kobelt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The right frame can freeze a moment in time, creating meaning for the masses from a , a , towns , and a victory sealed with an . In 2024, photographers across the U.S. captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive , to hurricanes and that ravaged communities, to over the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The gallery from The Associated Press illustrates a new chapter of political history — the assassination attempt on former President , the moment President Joe Biden announced he , the campaign sprint by Vice President Kamala Harris in Biden’s place, and the raw emotion from during a grueling contest ultimately . Related Articles Hurricanes whipped through the country with devastating imagery, leaving a path of wreckage and death from to . After Hurricane , in North Carolina was shown in a jarring photo covered in shards of debris thick enough to hide the surface of the water. Hurricane ripped apart the roof of in St. Petersburg, Florida, home to Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays. The scale of destruction experienced in some corners of the country in 2024 was hard to capture and might have been harder to fathom. That was the case when a container ship slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse and crumple around the vessel, on the bridge. As flames , another image captured firefighters and sheriff’s deputies pushing a vintage car away from a burning home. , one photo is aglow with bright orange flames, broken up only by the subtle features of an animal running through them. But hope also persevered in the face of devastation. In , an image from Crystal River, Florida, shows Dustin Holmes holding hands with his girlfriend, Hailey Morgan, as they sloshed through floodwaters with her 4- and 7-year-old children to return to their flooded home. And in Manasota Key, Florida, a family was lit up by the glow of flashlights as they walked to check on their home damaged by Milton. Other photos from 2024 also grabbed the darkness and shadows to emphasize light: among them, a and a total solar . And, yes, eclipse glasses were back in style for a shared moment of skygazing. But many other photos delivered a blast of color, from the spectrum of the northern lights to a crew of workers wading into the deep-red of a Massachusetts . And, once again, captured the country’s attention, even as a part of the crowd. She rushed down from the stands to kiss her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, after the Chiefs , en route to win.Influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34 as shocking claim emerges

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The right frame can freeze a moment in time, creating meaning for the masses from a fist pump over a bloodied ear , a bridge crumbled by a ship , towns shredded by nature , and a victory sealed with an on-field kiss . In 2024, photographers across the U.S. captured glimpses of humanity, ranging from a deeply divisive presidential election , to hurricanes and fires that ravaged communities, to campus protests over the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The gallery from The Associated Press illustrates a new chapter of political history — the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump , the moment President Joe Biden announced he would no longer run again , the campaign sprint by Vice President Kamala Harris in Biden’s place, and the raw emotion from voters during a grueling contest ultimately won by Trump . Hurricanes whipped through the country with devastating imagery, leaving a path of wreckage and death from Florida to Appalachia . After Hurricane Helene , Lake Lure in North Carolina was shown in a jarring photo covered in shards of debris thick enough to hide the surface of the water. Hurricane Milton ripped apart the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, home to Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays. The scale of destruction experienced in some corners of the country in 2024 was hard to capture and might have been harder to fathom. That was the case when a container ship slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse and crumple around the vessel, killing construction workers on the bridge. As flames torched the landscape in California , another image captured firefighters and sheriff’s deputies pushing a vintage car away from a burning home. Elsewhere in California , one photo is aglow with bright orange flames, broken up only by the subtle features of an animal running through them. But hope also persevered in the face of devastation. In Helene’s aftermath , an image from Crystal River, Florida, shows Dustin Holmes holding hands with his girlfriend, Hailey Morgan, as they sloshed through floodwaters with her 4- and 7-year-old children to return to their flooded home. And in Manasota Key, Florida, a family was lit up by the glow of flashlights as they walked to check on their home damaged by Milton. Other photos from 2024 also grabbed the darkness and shadows to emphasize light: among them, a rocket liftoff and a total solar eclipse . And, yes, eclipse glasses were back in style for a shared moment of skygazing. But many other photos delivered a blast of color, from the spectrum of the northern lights across a Maine sky to a crew of workers wading into the deep-red of a Massachusetts cranberry bog . And, once again, Taylor Swift captured the country’s attention, even as a part of the crowd. She rushed down from the stands to kiss her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship , en route to another Super Bowl win.

Annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ takes 31 children out Christmas shoppingDuring a sit-down interview on on Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump told moderator Kristen Welker, in a startling moment, that she has “such potential” as a journalist. The former president had repeated that the House select committee responsible for investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol had “deleted and destroyed” a year and a half’s worth of testimony and evidence. “I think those people committed a major crime,” Trump said at one point during his wide-ranging conversation with Welker. He added that members of the committee, such as former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), who served as vice chair, When Welker pointed out to Trump that , the former president halted the conversation to take a direct shot at the host. “You know, you have such potential,” he said to Welker. “If you could be just nonbiased — you hurt yourself so badly.” (Watch the full interview .) Trump has a history of . In July, he accused ABC News senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott, who is Black, of asking a question in a “horrible manner” during a at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Trump has also at Welker, who is also Black. He repeatedly criticized her, calling her days before she moderated his final presidential debate with Joe Biden in 2020. Welker ― an who previously served as NBC News’ chief White House correspondent ― is the first Black journalist and the ever to host “Meet the Press.” There were plenty of takeaways from Welker’s sit-down with Trump, his first network TV interview since his reelection last month. But etiquette experts think there’s a lot to be said in particular about his choice to discuss Welker’s “potential.” , founder and CEO of the From the Inside-Out School of Etiquette, said that she believes Trump’s comment was a “blatant tactic” meant to “devalue” Welker in order to gain control and power in the interview. “Over the years, many have witnessed Mr. Trump’s strategies of power play,” she told HuffPost. “This was indeed a tactic.” Vernon-Thompsonalsonoted that Trump has of speaking to women in a way that “may seem misogynistic,” and that this exchange with Welker was no different. Welker, 48, is “a seasoned journalist, well-established, and very talented in the industry,” Vernon-Thompson said, adding that people may sometimes try to instill doubt in others in order to “control the conversation and environment.” “That was Mr. Trump’s attempt,” she said. “Clearly, it did not work because he was indeed speaking with someone who holds her own.” , an etiquette consultant who specializes in social and professional conduct, said that Trump’s comment to Welker was strategic in two ways: It was an attempt to regain power, and an attempt to cause a distraction. “It was a backhanded ‘compliment’ designed to distract from the real topic and divert the conversational focus away to an irrelevant dialogue undermining the journalist’s credentials,” Smith, the president and owner of Mannersmith, told HuffPost. She also said it’s important to analyze power dynamics in any exchange, and that Trump’s remark to Welker ― given that he is a white, cisgendered Christian male in America, where all of those identifiers carry systemic privilege ― could be seen as a “dog-whistle telling the target, and anyone listening, that they are not conforming to their designated role.” Smith explained that one’s tone of voice, and the context in which the comment is said, is key. A mentor speaking to a mentee in a feedback situation can be very “positive,” she said ― while pointing out that Trump’s comment to Welker, a “seasoned, award-winning professional,” decidedly did not occur in such a context. Vernon-Thompson thinks people should be “very cautious” when using the word “potential” in that manner in professional environments. To tell a woman she has “potential” in the workplace could be “patronizing” or potentially show a “lack of respect,” she said. “There is a time and place for that,” Vernon-Thompson said. “Publicly is definitely not the place. In the midst of a debate or an aggressive discussion is most certainly not appropriate.” She pointed out that speaking of a person’s “potential” may be appropriate in conversations between a superior and their subordinate, when it’s made “in kindness with the intent to motivate and show them that their superior sees and believes in their potential and ability.” For starters, Smith said, you should realize that the person who made the comment has “shown you their cards.” “They feel threatened by you in some way. It is a ‘tell,’” she said, recommending that you document your exchanges with that person. “Include others when meeting with this person,” she said. “If it is not your manager, loop your manager into the situation. If it is your manager, speak with human resources.” Vernon-Thompson recommends that you maintain your “composure, confidence and self-respect.” (Not unlike Welker herself, who continued talking with Trump about the Jan. 6 committee without missing a beat after his remark about her “potential.”) “Maintain your posture. Keep [your] head up. Maintain eye contact,” Vernon-Thompson said. “Immediately identify the attempt mentally and move forward with strength and certainty.” “Start strong, end strong,” she added. “Because you are good enough.” Related...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 9, 2024-- Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) wishes to provide an update to shareholders on the impact of the strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers on the Company’s ability to comply with its obligations to deliver to shareholders its financial statements and related disclosure and proxy-related materials in respect of the Company’s annual general and special meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held virtually on December 12, 2024 at 9:00 am PST (the “Meeting”). As a result of the strike, and pursuant to CSA Coordinated Blanket Order 51-931 Temporary Exemption from requirements in National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Requirements and National Instrument 54-101 Communication with Beneficial Owners of Securities of a Reporting Issuer to send certain proxy-related materials during a postal strike (the “Blanket Order”), the Company is advising shareholders that: For information on Thunderbird and to subscribe to the Company’s investor list for news updates, go to www.thunderbird.tv . ABOUT THUNDERBIRD ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Thunderbird Entertainment Group is a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Ottawa. Thunderbird creates award-winning scripted, unscripted, and animated programming for the world’s leading digital platforms, as well as Canadian and international broadcasters. The Company develops, produces, and distributes animated, factual, and scripted content through its various content arms, including Thunderbird Kids and Family (Atomic Cartoons), Thunderbird Unscripted (Great Pacific Media) and Thunderbird Scripted. Productions under the Thunderbird umbrella include Mermicorno: Starfall, Super Team Canada, Molly of Denali, Highway Thru Hell, Kim’s Convenience, Boot Camp, and Sidelined: The QB and Me . Thunderbird Distribution and Thunderbird Brands manage global media and consumer products rights, respectively, for the Company and select third parties. Thunderbird is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @tbirdent. For more information, visit: www.thunderbird.tv . Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 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