5 top tech gifts for the holidaysMUMBAI: At least 13 persons reported losing their gold chains, cash, and other valuables amounting to ₹ 12.4 lakh during the grand oath-taking ceremony of Devendra Fadnavis who was sworn in as the chief minister of Maharashtra at Azad Maidan on Thursday. The event was attended by over 50,000 people, including several celebrities and high-ranking dignitaries. The police revealed that numerous attendees approached them with complaints of theft, with 13 FIRs registered so far under section 303(2) (theft) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Many victims reported losing gold chains, purses, and substantial sums of money in the chaos. “More complaints are coming in and we are actively investigating and have begun reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators,” said an officer from Azad Maidan police station. Also Read | Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde on board, but Mahayuti must mind the gap Among the victims was 64-year-old Kandivali resident Shivaji Gawali, who attended the event with friends. “As I was leaving through gate no. 2 around 6:30 pm, the area was extremely crowded. When I stepped outside, I noticed my 30-gram gold chain was missing. After searching and inquiring for a while, I realised someone had stolen it,” he said. Similar incidents were reported by others, including Jaydevi Upadhyay, 50, from Andheri, who lost her 20-gram gold chain. Santosh Lachke, 61, from Fort, whose 17-gram gold chain was snatched. Vilas Chavan, 72, from Charkop, who reported his 20-gram chain stolen. Mohan Kamat, 70, from Dadar, who lost a 35-gram gold chain. Cash thefts were also reported. Anant Koli, 47, from Vile Parle lost ₹ 20,000 in cash, while Nitin Kale, 26, from Solapur had ₹ 57,000 stolen from his bag during the rush. Also Read | Maharashtra assembly special session begins today; MLAs take oath The ceremony was graced by prominent personalities, including actors Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh, as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries. However, the massive gathering became an easy target for thieves, who exploited the crowded conditions to carry out the thefts. The police noted a worrying trend of thieves targeting crowded public events like music concerts, festivals, and political rallies. “Even some policemen deployed for bandobast duty reported losing their bags, which they had kept in a corner at Azad Maidan,” the officer added. Efforts are underway to identify the suspects and recover the stolen items. The police urged the public to exercise caution and secure their belongings in crowded areas.BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Kerigan Bergdall scored a game-high 13 points, as Moorefield trounced Berkeley Springs, 44-23, Tuesday to open the season. The Yellow Jackets (1-0) led 8-1, 17-8 and 34-17 at the conclusion of the first three quarters. Bergdall was the lone Moorefield player with double figures, hitting three 3-pointers in the process. CiCi Kump and Sydney Rumer added eight points apiece, and Korbin Keplinger tallied seven. Rumer hit a pair of 3s. Katie Risingler led the way for Berkeley Springs with 11 points, and Kaya Delauter chipped in six. Moorfield is at Liberty on Friday at 6 p.m.
BOZEMAN — The No. 1-seeded Montana State football team rolled to a 49-17 victory over UT Martin in a second-round FCS playoff game Saturday at Bobcat Stadium. The Bobcats improved to 13-0 for their first 13-win season in program history. MSU got going early with a 14-yard carry and a 5-yard catch by wide receiver Ty McCullouch. Quarterback Tommy Mellott scrambled for another 25 yards, and Mellott later found tight end Hunter Provience wide open for the 24-yard touchdown. Provience’s first career score made it 7-0 MSU. Both teams traded punts. The Bobcats continued to pressure UTM QB Kinkead Dent, with linebacker McCade O’Reilly and defensive back Tayden Gray nearly picking off passes. Meanwhile, MSU’s offense stalled out on its next two possessions. After a third-down stop by safety Rylan Ortt and cornerback Simeon Woodard to force another UTM punt, MSU finally got back on track. Running back Scottre Humphrey broke off a 30-yard run and a face mask penalty on UTM was added to the end of the run. Mellott then threw a dime to WR Taco Dowler over multiple defenders in the back of the end zone. MSU led 14-0. The Bobcats added to the lead on their next drive. TE Ryan Lonergan got MSU to midfield on a 32-yard catch and run. McCullouch tried another designed pass — this time more of a wobbler than a tight spiral — intended for Dowler, which came up short. But UTM was called for pass interference. McCullouch later scored on a 6-yard jet sweep. The Skyhawks converted a fourth-and-3 and a third-and-1 to get inside the MSU 25-yard line for the first time. Ortt tackled UTM RB Patrick Smith short on a third-and-6 — the safety’s third stop on third down in the first half. UTM got on the board with a 37-yard field goal. UTM’s Keyshawn Johnson sacked Mellott on a third-and-8 — the 10th sack MSU has allowed all season — to force a punt. After a sack by MSU defensive end Kenneth Eiden IV and a 3-yard run by Dent, UTM faced a third-and-12 on its own 22. MSU called a timeout with 2 minutes, 13 seconds left in the first half. On the next play, though, Dent fired a deep pass to Trevonte Rucker, who was wide open around midfield. Rucker out-ran multiple defenders en route to the end zone. That was the longest play from scrimmage MSU’s defense has allowed since Sept. 24, 2022, against Eastern Washington (80-yard TD catch). That score made it 21-10 MSU. An immediate answer from the Bobcats followed. Mellott hit Dowler on a 21-yard pass. A few plays later, Mellott connected with McCullouch on a 39-yard TD pass. UTM’s JaMichael McGoy fell down in coverage, leading McCullouch wide open and giving MSU a 28-10 lead. That play was the eighth TD McCullouch has accounted for this season (five receiving, two rushing, one passing). At halftime, MSU led 28-10 and out-gained UTM 290-178 in total yards. Mellott was 14 of 17 for 178 yards and three TDs. McCullouch had 71 all-purpose yards (51 receiving, 20 rushing) and two TDs. UTM was forced to punt on the opening drive of the second half, which was returned by Dowler 40 yards to the UTM 37. Two plays later, Humphrey scored on a 36-yard TD run to put MSU up 35-10. That gave Humphrey his 14th rushing TD of the year. Mellott later connected with Lonergan again, this time on a 48-yard catch and run. Three plays later, Dowler took a screen pass 29 yards for his second receiving TD of the game. That also gave Mellott four passing TDs for the second time in his career, previously doing so against Northern Colorado on Oct. 5. On the next MSU drive, Mellott set a new career high for passing yards in a game on an 8-yard throw to WR Aidan Garrigan. Mellott finished with 300 passing yards, and also later set a new career-high in single-game completions with 22. RB Adam Jones added a 30-yard TD run in the fourth quarter to put MSU up 49-10. Dent later found Rucker for a 4-yard TD catch. MSU will next host the winner of No. 8 seed Idaho and Lehigh in the FCS quarterfinals on either Dec. 13 or 14.New York: At the fruit stand where he works on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Shah Alam sells dozens of bananas a day at 35 cents apiece, or four for $US1. He does a brisk business in cheap fruit outside Sotheby’s auction house; inside, art can sell for millions. But last Wednesday, Alam sold a banana that a short time later would be auctioned as part of a work of absurdist art, won by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur for $US5.2 million plus more than $US1 million in auction house fees ($9.5 million in total). A fruit stand in front of Sotheby’s in Manhattan, where a banana that became part of a $US5.2 million piece of art was sold. Credit: Amir Hamja/The New York Times A few days after the sale, as Alam stood in the rain on York Avenue and East 72nd Street, snapping bananas free of their bunches, he learned from a reporter what had become of the fruit: It had been duct-taped to a wall as part of a work by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, and sold to Justin Sun, the Chinese founder of a cryptocurrency platform. And when he was told the sale price, he began to cry. “I am a poor man,” Alam, 74, said, his voice breaking. “I have never had this kind of money; I have never seen this kind of money.” The infamous ‘Comedian’ by Maurizio Cattelan will be displayed at the 2023 Triennial. Credit: Eddie Jim The banana’s journey from fruit stand to artwork began in 2019, when Cattelan first exhibited the work at Art Basel Miami Beach, an international art fair. The conceptual piece of three editions, titled Comedian , is an implicit send-up of the absurdity of the art world, in keeping with Cattelan’s puckish oeuvre. It came with a detailed owner’s manual on just how to affix the banana with the tape, and permission to refresh it when it rots. (Cattelan bought the original bananas at a Miami grocery store, he has said in interviews.) Each edition sold in Miami for $US120,000 to $US150,000 and spurred unruly crowds: A performance artist at the exhibition ripped one off the wall, peeled the banana and ate it. Cattelan was delighted by the ensuing debate over what exactly constitutes art, and how it is valued. By last Wednesday, those questions of five years ago seemed quaint: Bidding for Lot No. 10 — Alam’s banana affixed to a wall with a slash of silver tape — started at $US800,000. Within five minutes, seven bidders drove its price above $US5 million. The artist was not compensated for the Sotheby’s sale, which was on behalf of a collector who has not been named, but he said in an email that he was nonetheless thrilled by the price it commanded. “Honestly, I feel fantastic,” Cattelan wrote. “The auction has turned what began as a statement in Basel into an even more absurd global spectacle.” He added: “In that way, the work becomes self-reflexive: The higher the price, the more it reinforces its original concept.” On social platform X, Sun crowed about his new art acquisition, and announced he now plans to eat it Friday. He was honoured, he wrote, to be the banana’s “proud owner”: “I believe this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will become a part of history.” Nowhere in that history is Alam. (Karina Sokolovsky, a spokesperson for Sotheby’s, confirmed that the banana was purchased from the cart where Alam works the day of the sale. The vendor himself has no specific recollection of selling an extra-special fruit.) A widower from Dhaka, Bangladesh, Alam was a civil servant before he moved to the United States in 2007 to be closer to one of his two children, a married daughter who lives on Long Island. He said his home is a basement apartment with five other men in Parkchester, in the Bronx. For his room he pays $US500 a month in rent, he said, speaking in Bengali. His fruit stand shifts are 12 hours long, four days a week; for each hour on his feet, in all weather, the owner pays him $US12. His English is limited mostly to the prices and names of his wares — apples, three for $US2; small pears, $US1 each. He has never stepped inside the auction house. He wouldn’t be able to see the art clearly anyway: His vision is deeply impaired, he said, because he needs cataract surgery, which he has scheduled for January. To Alam, the joke of Comedian feels at his expense. As a blur of people rushed by his corner a few days after the sale, shock and distress washed over him as he considered who profited — and who did not. “Those who bought it, what kind of people are they?” he asked. “Do they not know what a banana is?” In his email, Cattelan said he was affected by Alam’s reaction to his artwork, but stopped short of joining in his criticism. “The reaction of the banana vendor moves me deeply, underscoring how art can resonate in unexpected and profound ways,” he wrote. “However, art, by its nature, does not solve problems — if it did, it would be politics.” For Alam, not much has changed since his banana sold. At the fruit stand, it’s still four bananas for $US1, or 24.8 million bananas for $US6.2 million. This article originally appeared in The New York Times .
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Greece’s economy held up well during recent crises and has outpaced growth in the euro area since the global energy crisis. Further policy action is now needed to ensure continuing strong growth and fiscal sustainability, notably to keep public debt on a firmly declining path, according to a new OECD report. The latest OECD Economic Survey of Greece projects GDP growth to rise from 2.3% in 2024 and 2.2% in 2025 to 2.5% in 2026. The government plans primary fiscal surpluses of 2.5% of GDP in 2025 and 2.4% in 2026. Inflation is proving persistent and remained at 3.2% in October 2024, but is projected to decline gradually, returning close to target by end 2026. “Greece has reaped the benefits of the many important reforms it has implemented over the years, but more needs to be done to promote competition, allow more youths and women to participate in the labour market and maintain significant primary fiscal surpluses while preserving investment.” OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said, presenting the Survey in Athens alongside Greece’s Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Minister of Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis. “Greece’s outlook remains positive, with disinflation, improving growth in trading partners and increasing disbursements of European funds set to support growth over the coming years.” Public debt has been declining since 2020 but remains high, at 163.9% of GDP in 2023. Maintaining public debt on its firmly declining path and increasing fiscal space for investment will require additional efforts to reduce tax expenditures and tackle tax evasion. Moreover, a gradual shift of spending towards infrastructure, education and health would improve both economic and social outcomes. Significant challenges remain. Labour productivity has stagnated at low levels over the past decade. Despite recent progress, investment remains relatively low, particularly in intangibles and R&D. The productivity gap between small firms and large enterprises is large, with many of the large enterprises failing to grow and adopt new technologies. Further reforms to strengthen competition, reduce regulatory burdens, improve access to skills and financing would support firm growth and innovation. Competition remains weak in some parts of the economy, making it all the more important for Greece to review some of the unnecessarily stringent regulations in services and to ease entry restrictions in professional services. Skill shortages have increased. Strengthening apprenticeships and vocational training is key to ensure a supply of skills that better matches the needs of employers. The expansion of childcare capacities would allow more women to join the labour market and support employment growth. Extreme weather events are becoming more likely with a warming climate and could lead to renewed disruptions of production and reduce domestic demand. Greece has cut emissions by 42% over the past two decades and renewable energy generation is expanding rapidly. A mix of investment, tighter regulations and emission pricing, complemented with financial support for vulnerable groups, can steer households and business to move towards greener technologies. Source: OECD
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Rapid City Area Schools securing a nearly $1 million grant to stop school violence is important in any timeframe. The grant, which came from the Department of Justice, “will enhance RCAS’ efforts to promote school safety, expand mental health resources, and implement proactive measures to prevent school violence,” a press release stated. But the grant is particularly timely — and important — considering it tackles the same problems that could motivate families to take advantage of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s education savings account proposal if it’s passed. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivers her FY2026 budget address at the State Capitol on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff While it could be killed or amended, ESAs would come from $4 million in ongoing funds and provide $3,000 for parents to help fund an alternative education option, chiefly homeschool or private school. RCAS members, meanwhile, worry it could have major enrollment and funding consequences for the district. Homeschooling advocate Jennifer Beving, deputy state director of Americans for Prosperity, said safety concerns have played a role in the uptick in homeschooling in South Dakota. “That is definitely a reason for many families. Bullying from peers/teachers, witnessing violence, threat of school shootings,” she said via text. RCAS has seen its own uptick in school violence in recent years. Bobbi Schaefbauer, Rapid City Area Schools community relations manager, said via email the district had 317 incidents involving fighting, assaults, weapons, threats and sexual misconduct in the 2013-2014 year. That number has since surged to 715 incidents in 2023-24. To solve this, the grant aims to provide “ Training at least 90% of school staff, 20 local police officers, and 75% of K-12 students in recognizing at-risk behaviors and applying trauma-informed practices to address them,” according to the press release. Rapid City Area Schools Education Center Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch It will also launch evidence-based programs like Mental Health First Aid and professional development resources through Vector Solutions to address crisis intervention, bullying prevention and cultural competency. Acting RCAS Superintendent Cory Strasser said there’s a “vague” idea of what the training for the 20 local police officers will look like. He expects this and other facets to be ready for the 2025-26 school year. “We want to keep that communication working, to keep everybody understanding crisis plans and how we look at school safety in general,” Strasser told reporters on Thursday. The grant also provides funding to hire two Multi-Tiered System of Support Coordinators and two Licensed Social Workers. The Multi-Tiered System of Support will focus “on tailored academic and behavioral interventions for all students” and the “two Licensed Social Workers will provide direct mental health services to students and train staff and local law enforcement on trauma-informed practices and behavioral interventions,” according to the press release. In doing so, it addresses another reason why parents may remove their child from public education: a lack of staffing that prevents children — especially those with special needs or learning disabilities — from having their needs met. A 2023 Washington Post poll showed 32% of parents went the homeschool route because their child has special needs that schools can’t or won’t meet. Another 28% said it’s a result of their child having mental or behavioral issues made worse at school. By addressing behavior and safety needs, RCAS hopes it’ll lead to improved academic performance — another key facet why parents are seeking alternative education plans. Beving “Our educational outcomes in South Dakota are just not good,” said Beving, who later added, “Half the kids aren't reading at proficient levels statewide. It's worse than that in math, and it's way worse than science.” Beving cited these stats to edify why South Dakota public education groups can’t lament ESAs as an act of defunding, nor consider themselves a vital piece of society. “If half our kids can't read proficiently, I'm not sure you are the bedrock of society anymore,” she added. A South Dakota Department of Education 2023-24 report card showed 45% of RCAS students met or exceeded state expectations for the state assessment in English language arts and 37% of RCAS students met expectations for the science assessment. Both stats fell below statewide averages. "We are not satisfied with our results, and we will continue our efforts to improve," Strasser wrote in an emailed statement to the Rapid City Journal in light of the report. RCAS secured a $3.4 million mental health grant a few weeks later, and on Thursday, the nearly $1 million STOP the violence grant. But with ESAs on the horizon, there’s greater urgency to continue to bolster efforts. “A lot of kids are not getting what they need in these public schools. And so the hope with an ESA program is that it helps create competition,” Beving said. “And it makes these schools have to be responsive to parents and to what people want.” A vehicle downtown spreads Thanksgiving cheer on Thursday morning. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Snow greeted Rapid City residents on Thanksgiving morning. Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Darsha Dodge, Journal staff Expect temperatures in the mid-30s to lower 40s this weekend. 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Pet passports for dogs, cats and ferrets to travel within UK ‘an outrage’Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction. It’s right here influencing our daily lives in every passing minute. AI has become a silent yet powerful force shaping the modern world from the way we work to how we interact and live. Its presence is both exhilarating and unsettling as it offers possibilities we couldn’t have imagined a decade ago. But what exactly does this transformation look like? Redefining the workplace In any workplace, AI is not a mere a tool; it’s a game-changer. Across industries, it’s reshaping jobs and creating new opportunities while simultaneously making others obsolete. Across the globe, businesses use AI to automate repetitive tasks, analyse data at lightning speed, and improve efficiency. Applications such as customer service chatbots, predictive analytics in marketing, or automated inventory systems save time and reduce human error, giving companies a competitive edge. It is vital to note that the integration of AI doesn’t stop at efficiency. It’s enabling workers to focus on more creative and strategic aspects of their roles. For example, architects can rely on AI-driven design tools to model buildings faster, leaving more time for innovation. Likewise, doctors now use AI for diagnosing diseases with unprecedented accuracy, transforming healthcare into a more personalised and precise field. Yet, the rise of AI also sparks anxiety. Many fear that automation will lead to job losses, especially in industries like manufacturing, logistics, and retail. While it’s true that some roles will disappear, AI is also creating demand for new skills. Jobs in AI development, ethical programming, and robotics are growing rapidly. The challenge lies in adapting, reskilling, and ensuring that people are equipped to thrive in this evolving landscape. AI in everyday life AI’s influence isn’t limited to offices or factories—it’s everywhere. Voice assistants such as Siri or Alexa rely on AI to answer questions, play music, and control smart devices in your home. Netflix recommends movies based on what you’ve watched, while shopping platforms predict what you might want to buy next. These conveniences are powered by algorithms that learn human preferences, making daily tasks easier and more enjoyable. AI in transportation Transportation is another area where AI shines. Self-driving cars, once a futuristic fantasy, are becoming a reality. Companies like Tesla are pushing boundaries with vehicles that can navigate roads using AI-powered sensors and cameras. AI is also behind the navigation apps that provide real-time traffic updates, saving us time and frustration on our commutes. But what we should know is that convenience comes at a cost. The more we rely on AI, the more data we share. From our online searches to our shopping habits, AI systems thrive on data to improve their performance. This raises concerns about privacy and how companies use our information. Striking a balance between leveraging AI’s benefits and safeguarding personal data is a challenge society must address. Revolutionising communication AI has certainly redefined how we communicate, connecting people across the globe in ways that were unimaginable a few decades ago. Translation apps powered by AI make it easy to break down language barriers. AI ensures your message gets across wherever you go – whether you are a local or global traveller. Social media platforms rely heavily on AI to curate content, recommend connections, and filter out harmful material. Algorithms decide what appears on your feed, tailoring the experience to your interests. While this personalisation keeps us engaged, it also creates echo chambers, where we’re exposed only to ideas and opinions that align with our own. This can limit critical thinking and deepen societal divides. AI also plays a role in creative communication. Tools like ChatGPT or DALL-E generate text and images, opening up new possibilities for storytelling, marketing, and education. These innovations are fascinating, but they also blur the lines between human creativity and machine-generated content. As AI-generated art, music, and literature become more common, society must grapple with questions about authenticity and ownership. Future of AI The future of AI is as exciting as it is uncertain. Its potential to solve global problems is immense. In medicine, AI is already being used to identify cancerous cells and develop new treatments. In environmental science, it helps predict weather patterns and track deforestation. As these technologies evolve, they could play a critical role in addressing climate change, improving disaster response, and creating sustainable solutions for a growing population. However, this future isn’t without challenges. Ethical concerns loom large. Who decides how AI should be used? How do we prevent biases embedded in algorithms from perpetuating inequality? What happens when machines surpass human intelligence in certain areas? These questions demand thoughtful answers as AI continues to advance. Another pressing issue is accessibility. While AI holds promise for improving lives, its benefits aren’t evenly distributed. Wealthier countries and corporations dominate AI research and development, leaving others at risk of falling further behind. Bridging this gap is crucial to ensuring that AI’s advantages are shared globally, rather than exacerbating existing inequalities. AI has brought us to a turning point in human history. It’s transforming how we work, live, and communicate at a unique pace. While the changes it brings are enormous, what we should not forget is that they’re not without complications. It is the responsibility of us, the humans to make use of AI responsibly, ensuring that it enriches lives rather than undermining them. The choices we make today will shape the world of tomorrow, making this an era of great responsibility as well as great possibility.
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