Shailene Woodley didn’t want to say much about Aaron Rodgers in a new interview, because, she said, reflecting on her relationship with the controversial NFL quarterback “always makes me cry.” During an overnight camping trip in Malibu with a reporter for Outside magazine , the 33-year-old actor and environmentalist also said that her relationship with Rodgers, which reportedly began during the COVID-19 pandemic and ended in February 2022, “was not right.” “But it was beautiful,” she added in the interview published Tuesday. Later in the conversation, Woodley also alluded to how difficult the relationship became and how devastated she was when it ended. She and Rodgers reportedly began dating during the pandemic lockdown in July 2020, around the time he ended his two-year relationship with race car driver Danica Patrick. The revealed their engagement in 2021. “I had a really awful, traumatic thing happen in early 2022,” Woodley told Outside later in the conversation. Yes, the “Divergent” star wasn’t being specific here about the “awful, traumatic thing,” but Outside noted that her engagement to the former Green Bay Packers quarterback was called off that February. “I felt like I lost my soul, my self, my happiness, my joy,” Woodley said. “I really understood depression and anxiety and, like, complete soul detachment.” Woodley also said she chose to remain in a “toxic situation” because she was empathizing with “someone else.” “Empathy,” she says, “kind of kept me in this loop of feeling everything for everyone.” For Outside magazine, the “Big Little Lies” actor was being profiled as the publication’s Outsider of the Year. In a previous interview, Woodley opened up about “the darkest, hardest time in my life,” taking place in the fall of 2021, a time that coincided with the final months of her relationship with Rodgers and when he sparked national controversy by ranting critically about the COVID-19 vaccine. In a 2023 interview with Net-A-Porter’s Porter magazine, Woodley talked about dating “somebody in America who was very, very famous,” without naming Rodgers. In the fall of 2021, she also was filming the series, “Three Women.” But she talked about how it was difficult to focus on her work. “It was winter in New York, and my personal life was (expletive), so it felt like a big pain bubble for eight months,” Woodley said to Porter magazine. “I was so grateful that at least I could go to work and cry and process my emotions through my character,” Woodley said. In early November 2021, Rodgers did serious damage to his public image as a popular NFL star by going on an angry anti-COVID vaccination rant on “The Pat McAfee Show.” The reigning Most Valuable Player was then accused of being an arrogant, narcissistic crackpot with a persecution complex after he claimed he was a victim of “the woke mob” and that the media had launched “a witch hunt” to pin him down on whether he had been vaccinated. Unfortunately for Woodley, she was caught up in Rodgers’ controversy, mainly by coming to his defense in ways that were seen as tone-deaf, given that public health officials had raised serious concerns about the potential harm caused by Rodgers’ anti-vaccination statements in the midst of a global pandemic. Woodley took to social media to post snarky, expletive-laced and even sexually suggestive Instagram defenses of Rodgers. Over the next month, one source close to Woodley and Rodgers told People that they were trying to make their relationship work, while another insider said that they “disagreed on a lot of things,” including politics, but that they tried to keep the peace by not debating those topics. But the likelihood of a split became apparent when the Chico-reared Rodgers failed to thank Woodley or even mention her name when he won his third NFL MVP award in early February 2022. Reports soon followed that they had ended their engagement. Rodgers then appeared again on “The Pat McAfee Show,” during which he said he didn’t regret speaking his mind about the COVID-19 vaccine, but said he regretted how those comments impacted his loved ones. Rodgers, now the embattled quarterback for the losing New York Jets , then apologized directly to Woodley — or “Shai” — and others, saying he was “very sorry” for the blowback they encountered. A year later, Woodley acknowledged to Porter that being in “a quote-unquote ‘famous’ relationship” became difficult. “It honestly never really hit me that millions of people around the world were actually watching these things and paid attention to them,” she said. “I watched (the) scrutiny, opinions, the desire for people to know my life and his life and our life — it just felt violating in a way that, before, it was fun. I’m a very private person, and so I found that any time I posted anything, I instantly felt like I was sharing too much of who I am with people I didn’t necessarily trust.”US sex-abuse watchdog fires investigator after learning of his arrest for stealing drug money DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport abruptly fired one of its investigators last month after learning he’d been arrested for stealing money confiscated after a drug bust he was part of during his previous job as a police officer. Jason Krasley left his job with the Allentown Police Department in Pennsylvania in 2021 and was hired by the Denver-based SafeSport center to look into sensitive cases involving sex abuse and harassment. The center said it conducts multiple interviews and a “comprehensive background check” of potential employees. The center said it was looking into cases Krasley handled to make sure they were dealt with appropriately. Jim Larrañaga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga has stepped down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately. Larrañaga will be replaced by associate head coach Bill Courtney — one of Larrañaga’s best friends for the past three decades or so — for the remainder of the season. The now-former coach says he loves the university but believes it's the right time to step away. Larrañaga says "I’ve tried every which way to keep this going.” Larrañaga joins a long line of prominent college basketball coaches who have left their jobs in recent years citing the changes in the game and the challenge of coaching in the name, image and likeness era. Cowboys shutting down CeeDee Lamb with 2 games to go over receiver's shoulder issue FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb with two games remaining after their 2023 All-Pro receiver spent the second half of the season dealing with a sprained right shoulder. The team says additional exams revealed enough damage to keep Lamb off the field Sunday at Philadelphia and in the final game at home against Washington. The team says surgery isn't expected to be required. Dallas was eliminated from playoff contention a few hours before last weekend’s 26-24 victory over Tampa Bay. NBA's Christmas Day ratings skyrocket, even going up against NFL games The NBA got viewers for Christmas, even while going up against NFL games. The NBA’s five-game Christmas lineup was the league’s most-watched in five years, with the games averaging about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN and its platforms, the league said Thursday based on Nielsen’s preliminary numbers. It’s an 84% rise over the NBA’s Christmas numbers from 2023. Pat Riley says the Miami Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If Jimmy Butler wants a trade, the Miami Heat have no plans to make him happy. Heat President Pat Riley — in a rare move — spoke out to address rumors Thursday, saying the team has no plans to trade Butler. It’s a clear sign that, if necessary, the team will be willing to let Butler leave as a free agent and get nothing in return. Riley says in a release distributed by the team "we usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches.” Penn State offensive coordinator Kotelnicki's creativity has the Nittany Lions humming in the CFP Penn State's offense is thriving under first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. The Nittany Lions are one of a handful of Power Four schools averaging 200 yards per game rushing and receiving heading into their College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Boise State. Penn State has one of the most unique offensive weapons in the country in tight end Tyler Warren. Warren has 92 receptions this season and has become a threat out of the backfield, rushing for 197 yards and two touchdowns. Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions SYDNEY (AP) — Organizers said that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, which administers the yacht race, has said that one sailor each on entrants Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline were killed after being struck by the boom, a large horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail. The race will continue as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock in Hobart, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning. Haaland penalty failure and Fernandes red card pile on woes for City and United in Premier League Erling Haaland’s failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes’ latest red card have compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants. City dropped more points in its improbably poor run of form by drawing 1-1 at home to Everton. Haaland had a spot kick saved by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The defending champions have only won one of its last 13 games in all competitions. City is languishing in seventh place while United is 14th after a 2-0 loss at Wolverhampton. Fernandes was sent off in the 47th. First-place Liverpool beat Leicester 3-1 in foggy conditions at Anfield and leads by seven points. Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder pain MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has pulled out of Australian Open qualifying and a tuneup tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, because of pain in her knee and shoulder. Thursday's news represents the latest interruption of her comeback from a drug suspension. Halep posted on social media that she was feeling poorly after participating in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. The 33-year-old Romanian said she is planning to next enter the Transylvania Open in her home country, where play begins Feb. 3. Halep was granted a wild-card entry for qualifying in the Australian Open last week. Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions raced to an early 13-point lead and were never really threatened by the Steelers (10-6). Pittsburgh has dropped three straight to see its chances of capturing the AFC North take another hit. Travis Kelce caught eight passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Kelce also became the third tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions, joining Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten.
Two-Tier Keir, or as he is now known 'Starmer the Stalinist' following his Soviet-style attack on farmers, has proposed 'Respect Laws' to target anti-social behaviour.... Flat White , Richard Stanton , Michael De Percy , Peter Swan , Dimitri Burshtein , Daniel Rey , Declan Mansfield , Charlie Gammell , Ian Williams , Sean ThomasAt least 65 million tune in for Netflix NFL Christmas Day games. NBA holiday ratings also skyrocketHome | SATAWU says new leadership should address workers’ challenges The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) says its incoming leadership should develop a programme that will address the challenges faced by workers in the transport, security and cleaning services sectors. The union is holding its 6th National Congress in Bloemfontein, Free State. The three-day conference will discuss issues like the non-payment of salaries of members who work for private companies, as well as the privatisation of state entities by the government. Delegates have also slammed the decision by the African National Congress (ANC) to unilaterally enter into a Government of National Unity (GNU). ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says they have to explain to alliance partners who are still not persuaded, that the GNU was the best possible solution to the election outcome. “Our message to SATAWU is to clarify most of the misconceptions about the formation of the GNU and to outline the strategic perspective of the ANC. Because it will be incorrect to continually spread the message that GNU was of our making, it is a tactical...that came as a result of low performance of the ANC in the elections.” SATAWU General Secretary Jack Mazibuko says, “We are worried about the posture that the government is taking to invite the private sector into the entity on the basis that the entity is not performing if you look at finances of Transnet, they told that they’ve lost significant amount of money, they did not make a profit and we are worried about the fact that even the people that are invited to rescue state-owned companies we don’t believe they have necessary capacity to do so and we have been seeing policies like white papers which have been given out which are not giving a clear direction as to how workers jobs will be safeguarded.” SABC © 2024I feel like we have already seen a different Manchester United under Ruben Amorim, but some issues are going to take longer to resolve. The international break meant he only had a couple of training sessions with some of his players before facing Ipswich in his first game in charge, but there were still some patterns of play that looked promising. You could see an obvious balance to their team in Sunday's draw following the switch to his 3-4-3 system and there were certain things that he had clearly worked on and asked them to do. Amorim is trying to make United more composed and measured in possession, but there were also times when they passed forward quickly and with purpose. Overall, they looked more confident and courageous with the ball than they have done recently but, on the downside, it was still too easy to play through them when they were without it. That allowed Ipswich to grow into the game and, with the chances they had, they will probably be disappointed not to have won. Getting their wing-backs forward, like Amad Diallo did to set up their early goal, was a big part of United's attacking plan. Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho, the two players behind Marcus Rashford, were also getting into pockets of space, but were much narrower than Diallo and Diogo Dalot. Garnacho is usually a lot wider when he plays as a winger, but this was a different role for him, as I highlighted on MOTD2. The reason Amorim wants Garnacho and Fernandes in more central areas is because, as well as leaving space for the wing-backs, it also means that when they get the ball on the turn, they can run directly at goal. They did that several times in the first half, and it made United look a lot more dynamic and dangerous in attack than they did at the end of Erik ten Hag's spell as manager. It didn't last, however. I think Amorim would have expected a bit more from his side going forward after half-time, and he will be quietly disappointed they did not cause Ipswich more problems then. You have to give some credit to Ipswich's game management for that, though. They play a high-energy style and you cannot do that for 90 minutes. Their players had been working very hard when the game was more open and end-to-end, but there was a spell in the second half where they just dropped in and filled those spaces that United had utilised earlier. That settled the game down until Ipswich made changes that refreshed their front line, and United did not find a way of getting in behind them. Every system has its pros and cons and, even if this United team were used to playing 3-4-3, there are still issues that come with using that shape. While having Garnacho and Fernandes playing inside worked in an attacking sense, it meant Ipswich's full-backs could get up the pitch very easily, and double up with their wingers to give them overloads in the wide areas. The other problem with that formation is that it asks the two central midfielders to cover a lot of ground, particularly in a league as demanding as the Premier League. Casemiro and Christian Eriksen had a lot of work to do, and you could argue that the athleticism that is required is not their strongest trait. Ipswich played well and made it difficult for them, by dragging them everywhere. To play that role well, United's midfielders will need to be more than just mobile, too. They will both have to love the defensive side of the game and be able to spot danger then be fast enough to stop it. In the long run, I think Manuel Ugarte will be one of them. He needs a run of games to get his sharpness back but we have seen glimpses of how good he is, for example in the Europa League against Fenerbahce last month, and he has flourished under Amorim at Sporting before. As for who Ugarte will have alongside him, well it will probably be someone who is not at the club at the moment - there is going to have to be activity in the next couple of transfer window for them to get the type of player Amorim requires. Until that happens, United are always going to find it hard without the ball but this team is going to evolve, and so could Amorim's tactics. As I said on MOTD2, I would be amazed if United are still playing the same 3-4-3 system in a year's time because the Premier League is very different to continental leagues. If United are going to improve and become competitive for the title, I think Amorim's formation will evolve into something else but, in the meantime, at least their fans have already seen some progress. Danny Murphy was speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan.
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A plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Sunday to bring on record charges of bribery and fraud against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and seven associates, as alleged by US prosecutors. Also Read: Congress seeks discussion on Adani, Manipur in Parliament's winter session Adani, 62, along with seven executives of his vast conglomerate, including his nephew Sagar Adani, was recently indicted in a New York court for allegedly orchestrating a $265 million bribery scheme. US prosecutors allege that the bribes were paid to secure lucrative solar energy contracts in India, expected to generate $2 billion in profits over two decades. Also Read: ‘CBI can’t probe sans Centre nod’, says officials following Adani row Separately, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the Adani Group and Azure Power Global executive Cyril Cabanes with securities fraud, accusing them of issuing false statements to secure $2 billion in loans and bonds. The US Attorney’s Office unveiled these charges last week, highlighting a conspiracy to defraud US investors by raising capital on false premises. The Adani Group has denied all allegations, describing them as “baseless.” Also Read: Who is Sanjay Wadhwa? SEC chair heading probe against Adani Group The fresh plea, filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari who is one of the petitioners in the case related to the Adani-Hindenburg matter, comes amid markets regulator Sebi’s ongoing investigation into allegations of stock manipulation and market irregularities by the Adani Group, initially flagged in the Hindenburg Research report of January 2023. The report accused the group of “brazen accounting fraud” and “stock manipulation,” triggering a $140 billion rout in Adani stocks and the cancellation of a planned ₹ 20,000 crore share sale. The Adani Group had rejected the report as “unresearched” and “maliciously mischievous”. In January 2024, the Supreme Court dismissed pleas seeking a special investigation team to probe the Hindenburg allegations.Chargers focused on avoiding a letdown and not a potential playoff berth in matchup with PatriotsThose of you born with the Root Number 2 (2nd, 11th, 20th or 29th of any month) will have a year of balance and transformation in 2025. Number 9 is the total energy of 2025, which is governed by Mars. But this year’s energy will not be fuelled solely by the sheer force of Mars. The aspects of the Moon (number 2) and Mercury (number 5) will bring more shades and balance to the year. Combined, these energies will give you the depth of emotions, the ability to express them, and the motivation to do so. If you can be realistic in your feelings, expressive, and ready for action, then 2025 promises to be a rewarding year. Also Read Numerology for 2025: Find your personal year number in 2025 Career Horoscope 2025 The year ahead is a combination of Mars energy, the number 9, encouraging action, and the Moon, number 2, and Mercury, number 5, leading toward wise choices. This combination implies that the year will bring new opportunities and some risks that must be well managed. From the point of view of new vacancies, 2025 may open great opportunities. If you plan on changing your career or searching for a new job, this is a good year to look around. The interpersonal skills you learn will help you identify your interests and secure a job that will meet your needs and those of society. You may also notice that the opportunities will be received through referrals, so keeping in touch with others in the same field is essential. If you have been considering a promotion or a higher-level job, this could be the year that rewards you. However, you may have to prove yourself as a leader, highlight certain skills, and be assertive. Also, it would help if you had a good rapport with your colleagues and supervisors because they will help you shape your career. Finance Horoscope 2025 Financially, 2025 will be more or less a stable year with a hint of growth and potential in terms of investment. Do not take hasty actions driven by market sentiment. Long-term financial planning and stability are the keys to success. 2025 may turn out to be a good year to invest in real estate, shares, stocks, or mutual funds. Real estate investment can be safe and yield good returns, especially when investing in properties with growth potential. Whether buying a home, an investment property, or any other commercial property, these areas could be good to invest in if well managed. Stocks and mutual funds can also be great if you treat them as a game with a strategy. Mercury (number 5) rules the zodiac sign, making you more likely to consider investing in stocks or index funds, which require a lot of research and patience to make good profits. Love Horoscope 2025 For people with Root Number 2 in 2025, the energy of love and partnership will be profound, vulnerable, and filled with new chances. For single people, 2025 will be a time characterised by emotional aspects and intuitive abilities regarding love issues. You will tend to attract individuals who are similar to you emotionally and give you safety. However, the Moon’s energy may keep you guarded regarding sharing yourself with others. You may spend too much time looking for some signs of compatibility or becoming too obsessed with feelings, which can take time before love develops. For those already in a relationship, 2025 is a year that will be about working on the existing bond and overcoming any issues that may come along the way. Though Mars will be ruling the year, there may be times when there will be some sort of aggression as passion and opinions clash. Mercury is the planet of communication; therefore, you should be able to speak to your partner and share your ideas and worries without letting your emotions get the better. Mars’ aspect may also make you and your partner more adventurous and make long-term decisions or take risks together. Health Horoscope 2025 2025 will be a year to be cautious with your health. The emotional qualities inherent in you are relatively deep and sensitive, but they may cause stress or anxiety that can harm your health. These emotional fluctuations can influence your physical well-being, so doing things that help stabilise the psyche will be necessary. The Moon controls the functions of the stomach, intestines, and breasts. For this reason, you may experience gastrointestinal problems like bloating or indigestion. These conditions can be aggravated by stress and other forms of emotional upset, so it is important to stick to a healthy diet. Another vulnerable spot that Root Number 2 individuals should avoid is the chest and the heart. Simple activities such as deep breathing and mild exercise can prevent any discomfort or stress associated with this area.
Tom Happersett with Happ's Christmas Tree Farm joins LiveNOW's Jeané Franseen to discuss all the Christmas tree secrets. According to Square, the best time to buy a Christmas tree depends on your priorities, with Black Friday seeing the highest sales and prices averaging $112. Purchasing on the first Saturday in December may offer a slight discount, with trees averaging $105. The cheapest time to buy is just before Christmas, with prices dropping to around $85, a 32% savings from Black Friday. One of the most cherished traditions of the holiday season is picking out the perfect Christmas tree to adorn your home. But, when is the best time to purchase a tree ? According to Square , it depends. The business technology company analyzed data from thousands of Christmas tree sellers in 2023 to uncover the most popular time to buy, along with how tree prices fluctuate throughout the season. Christmas trees are on display at a Christmas tree market in TriBeCa on November 27, 2020 in New York City. (Credit: Noam Galai/Getty Images) Last year, the largest surge in tree sales occurred on Black Friday , with the average tree costing around $112, according to Square. "We find the demand for real Christmas trees has grown substantially over the years," Tom Dull, the co-owner and general manager of Dull’s Tree Farm located in Thorntown, Indiana, told Square. "Our business opens the day after Thanksgiving on Black Friday, and we generally see a third of our sales for the season on that day, selling a tree off the farm almost every 17 seconds." For those who waited and purchased on the first Saturday in December, the second most popular day for tree shopping, prices dropped to $105. "The cheapest time to buy a Christmas tree is right before Christmas," said Square’s research lead Ara Kharazian, but added, "The best time is whichever day maximizes joy in your household." According to the findings, the closer it gets to Christmas, the further tree prices tend to fall as demand starts to taper off. RELATED: Prevent Christmas tree fires with these tips and tricks By the week before Christmas, over 90% of trees had been sold, and sellers were reducing prices to clear out inventory before the end of the season. In fact, consumers that put off their purchase until then saved 32% compared to Black Friday prices, with the average cost coming down to $85. The National Christmas Tree Association said that there are approximately 25-30 million real Christmas trees sold in the U.S. every year. The top Christmas Tree producing states are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington. The Source The information for this story was provided by the National Christmas Tree Association and Square, which sampled more than 3,000 Christmas tree sellers in the U.S. This story was reported from Los Angeles.Israeli air strikes on Yemen airport ‘were metres from WHO chief’
NoneDespite a for the Dallas Cowboys, America’s Team remains America’s Mess. The Cowboys ended a five-game losing streak — the team’s longest losing streak since 2015 — with a 34-26 win over the Washington Commanders that featured a cacophony of special teams miscues from both squads. Still, Dallas is 4-7 and faces an uphill battle to avoid its first losing season since 2020. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.
Sukhbir Badal recalls close personal relation his father and Manmohan Singh sharedBATAVIA, Ill., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), an award-winning leading global provider of managed cybersecurity solutions, has initiated the next phase of its new strategic growth plan with the addition of new sales team members and additional marketing resources. These moves are aimed at accelerating growth in monthly recurring revenue (MRR) from the company’s Overwatch cyber portfolio, and building upon the record revenue from continuing operations generated in the third quarter of 2024 . The company has appointed industry veterans with proven track records in managed cybersecurity who are now focused on attracting larger channel partners who represent enterprise-class clients. These efforts align with the company’s transition to increased average contract size and higher average MRR per channel partner which began earlier this year. The company will continue to support and grow its well-established base of smaller managed service providers (MSPs) and enable them to grow their managed cybersecurity business. High Wire’s sales organization will also continue to evolve with the goal of creating competitive advantages for all of its channel partners through hyperautomation and greater agility as provided by the company’s Overwatch managed cybersecurity platform. “In the second and third quarter of this year we were intensely focused on making the changes necessary to transform our Overwatch business, which has quickly evolved from ‘start-up mode’ to becoming recognized by Frost & Sullivan and others as one of the best Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) in the country,” stated High Wire Networks CEO, Mark Porter. “We believe this elevated status reflects how we have assembled the strongest and most experienced management team in the managed cybersecurity space and are now ready to scale at a much greater pace,” continued Porter. “We are now focused on accelerating revenue growth and tracking our MRR ‘exit velocity’ at the end of each quarter, and this is keeping us on track for our strongest quarter yet in Q4.” The Overwatch operations team continues to develop and deploy the company’s proprietary hyperautomations, with this enabling revenue growth and gross profit expansion at a faster pace than the need for adding personnel to the security operations team. “We see this leverage in our operational model as our key to profitability and stronger cash flow, and we are pushing forward on this path very aggressively,” added Porter. The new Overwatch team additions will report directly to the company’s chief revenue officer, Mark Dallmeier, who joined High Wire in third quarter of this year. Dallmeier has brought to Overwatch more than 27 years of senior leadership experience in taking technology and managed services companies into ‘hypergrowth.’ Dallmeier’s appointment followed the earlier appointment of veteran cybersecurity thought leader and executive, Edward Vasko, CISSP, as High Wire’s chief operations officer and chief executive officer of the Overwatch managed cybersecurity services division. Vasko brings more than 33 years of experience and achievement in the cybersecurity industry, including business formation and product development, and leading strategic M&As and major exits. “Our greater focus on MRR and team building efforts have already resulted in the largest pipeline of large deals in our company’s history,” added Porter. “Several of these are currently in the final closing stages. “Combined with now a much cleaner capital structure, we are well positioned for an uplisting to a major exchange—especially given how the capital markets are looking the best they’ve been in a long time. Capable players in the banking space have expressed strong interest and confidence in assisting us with such an endeavor and we’re quickly moving forward to seize the opportunity.” To learn more about High Wire and its award-winning managed cybersecurity services go to HighWireNetworks.com or view the company’s free video series on its YouTube channel. About High Wire Networks High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI) is a fast-growing, award-winning global provider of managed cybersecurity. Through over 200 channel partners, it delivers trusted managed services for more than 1,100 managed security customers worldwide. End-customers include Fortune 500 companies and many of the nation’s largest government agencies. Its U.S. based 24/7 Network Operations Center and Security Operations Center is located in Chicago, Illinois. High Wire was ranked by Frost & Sullivan as a Top 15 Managed Security Service Provider in the Americas for 2024. The company was also named to CRN’s MSP 500 and Elite 150 lists of the nation’s top IT managed service providers for 2023 and 2024, and ranked among the Top 250 MSSPs for 2024 according to MSSP Alert . Learn more at HighWireNetworks.com . Follow the company on X , view its extensive video series on YouTube or connect on LinkedIn . 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( ) has dived after a new breakout attempt past a 484.82 and triggered a . Let's consider a short iron condor trade in Berkshire Hathaway stock. When we position with short iron condors, we attempt to collect time decay while a stock on its chart or settles into a new direction. As always, we assume that we don't know the direction. But we estimate the magnitude of the move using (average true range, as measured on the monthly chart in this instance). We also gauge the implied moves that market makers have priced into the stock in the months ahead. , Berkshire Hathaway stock holds a 65 , down from 83 three months ago. Berkshire Hathaway Stock: The Trade The short iron condor consists of two spreads: a short call spread and a short put spread. These two price spreads define a range of motion that we estimate the price action in Berkshire Hathaway stock will not exceed. Let's set up the trade as follows: Stock hunting using fundamental and price strength is where I firmly plant myself under the current economic backdrop. I use to find ideal buying opportunities in conjunction with the tools for strength seen on IBD.The Albanese Labor government has introduced a new bill to incentivise hydrogen and critical minerals development in Australia. The Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credit and Other Measures) Bill includes a Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive worth $2 for every kilogram of hydrogen produced between 2027–28 and 2039–40, applicable for up to 10 years per project. The second initiative is the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive, which provides a 10 percent rebate on the processing and refining costs for Australia’s 31 critical minerals during the same period. “These incentives aim to attract private investment into projects that support decarbonisation and contribute to essential renewable energy technologies such as wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles,” said a Nov. 25 combined statement from Treasurer Jim Chalmer, as well as Ministers Chris Bowen (energy), Madeleine King (resources), and Tim Ayres (assistant minister for a Future Made in Australia). Recipients of the incentives must also adhere to six “Community Benefit Principles” outlined in the legislation, with specific requirements to be determined following public consultation. The original Bill was introduced in August and is aimed at kick-starting Australia’s advanced manufacturing sector, including green energy, independent of Chinese supply chains. Stakeholders also sought greater policy certainty to encourage private investment and robust safeguards to ensure taxpayer funds are used judiciously. “The eligibility criteria and design of FMA policies must not be so restrictive as to limit support for projects that otherwise meet the policy objectives,” said Bran Black, CEO of the Business Council. “This is basically a plan for Labor ministers to run around the country pork-barrelling,” said Liberal MP Michael Sukkar. He also questioned the role of government in making sound investment decisions, saying it should instead, be focused on providing affordable energy and cutting regulation to spur private sector growth. Alex Hawke, another Liberal MP, argued that the Bill’s additional spending could exacerbate inflation. “In an inflationary crisis, this extra government spending will add to inflation pressures and burden taxpayers through increased debt and financing costs,” he warned.Here Are My Top 2 High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy Now
Artificial intelligence is fueling an unprecedented hike in holiday travel scams. As this technology progresses, so do the ways scammers can take your money, as their methods span the entire travel industry. According to Booking.com, AI-related scams spiked in 2023, stealing over $265,000 from travel scam victims. Nearly 1 in 4 travelers found themselves scammed out of at least $1,000. AI helps scammers create realistic-looking phishing emails, generate compelling fake websites, and even produce chatbots that impersonate customer service professionals. The better AI gets, the harder it is to decipher scams from reality. Experts at AI prompt-generator AIPRM compiled a list of the top AI-driven threats to holiday travelers in 2024. When it comes to travel scams, AI renders the need to be a tech expert nearly obsolete. Scammers easily build fake websites and travel booking platforms offering low prices for flights and accommodations. Limited-time sales and other messages of urgency draw in would-be travelers. Once potential travelers enter their details, scammers can access users’ personal information and money. Avoid falling for these types of scams by looking for the finer details. Look closely at URLs, notice even the smallest spelling errors, and always verify the website or platform you use is legitimate before entering any details. According to Forbes, rental scams play a big part in AI-related theft. Scammers place AI-generated ads for rental properties, adding stunning photos of rentals that don’t exist. These scammers do their best to get would-be travelers off their fake app and convince them to hand over financial details directly. Humanlike AI chatbots can seamlessly swindle unknowing travelers. Chatbots easily impersonate customer service representatives and offer hard-to-turn-down discounts. They will ask for personal information and try to get travelers to pay up-front for trips that do not exist. Thankfully, avoiding fake chatbots and travel deals is not as complicated as other scams. The first line of defense is to verify any deals you come across through trusted platforms and websites. Do not click or follow any suspicious links offered through these systems. Instead, pull up trusted sources and verify trip details, phone numbers, addresses, images, and other information before entering personal data. According to AIPRM, 1 in 5 people will click on an AI-generated phishing email. These persuasive ads and emails will convince consumers to click a link inside the email. These emails often leverage fake emergencies, such as sudden flight cancellations.
US sex-abuse watchdog fires investigator after learning of his arrest for stealing drug money DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport abruptly fired one of its investigators last month after learning he’d been arrested for stealing money confiscated after a drug bust he was part of during his previous job as a police officer. Jason Krasley left his job with the Allentown Police Department in Pennsylvania in 2021 and was hired by the Denver-based SafeSport center to look into sensitive cases involving sex abuse and harassment. The center said it conducts multiple interviews and a “comprehensive background check” of potential employees. The center said it was looking into cases Krasley handled to make sure they were dealt with appropriately. Jim Larrañaga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jim Larrañaga has stepped down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately. Larrañaga will be replaced by associate head coach Bill Courtney — one of Larrañaga’s best friends for the past three decades or so — for the remainder of the season. The now-former coach says he loves the university but believes it's the right time to step away. Larrañaga says "I’ve tried every which way to keep this going.” Larrañaga joins a long line of prominent college basketball coaches who have left their jobs in recent years citing the changes in the game and the challenge of coaching in the name, image and likeness era. Cowboys shutting down CeeDee Lamb with 2 games to go over receiver's shoulder issue FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb with two games remaining after their 2023 All-Pro receiver spent the second half of the season dealing with a sprained right shoulder. The team says additional exams revealed enough damage to keep Lamb off the field Sunday at Philadelphia and in the final game at home against Washington. The team says surgery isn't expected to be required. Dallas was eliminated from playoff contention a few hours before last weekend’s 26-24 victory over Tampa Bay. NBA's Christmas Day ratings skyrocket, even going up against NFL games The NBA got viewers for Christmas, even while going up against NFL games. The NBA’s five-game Christmas lineup was the league’s most-watched in five years, with the games averaging about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN and its platforms, the league said Thursday based on Nielsen’s preliminary numbers. It’s an 84% rise over the NBA’s Christmas numbers from 2023. Pat Riley says the Miami Heat will not trade Jimmy Butler ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If Jimmy Butler wants a trade, the Miami Heat have no plans to make him happy. Heat President Pat Riley — in a rare move — spoke out to address rumors Thursday, saying the team has no plans to trade Butler. It’s a clear sign that, if necessary, the team will be willing to let Butler leave as a free agent and get nothing in return. Riley says in a release distributed by the team "we usually don’t comment on rumors, but all this speculation has become a distraction to the team and is not fair to the players and coaches.” Penn State offensive coordinator Kotelnicki's creativity has the Nittany Lions humming in the CFP Penn State's offense is thriving under first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. The Nittany Lions are one of a handful of Power Four schools averaging 200 yards per game rushing and receiving heading into their College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Boise State. Penn State has one of the most unique offensive weapons in the country in tight end Tyler Warren. Warren has 92 receptions this season and has become a threat out of the backfield, rushing for 197 yards and two touchdowns. Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions SYDNEY (AP) — Organizers said that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, which administers the yacht race, has said that one sailor each on entrants Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline were killed after being struck by the boom, a large horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail. The race will continue as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock in Hobart, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning. Haaland penalty failure and Fernandes red card pile on woes for City and United in Premier League Erling Haaland’s failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes’ latest red card have compounded the woes of Manchester City and Manchester United on another tough day for the two Premier League giants. City dropped more points in its improbably poor run of form by drawing 1-1 at home to Everton. Haaland had a spot kick saved by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The defending champions have only won one of its last 13 games in all competitions. City is languishing in seventh place while United is 14th after a 2-0 loss at Wolverhampton. Fernandes was sent off in the 47th. First-place Liverpool beat Leicester 3-1 in foggy conditions at Anfield and leads by seven points. Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder pain MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has pulled out of Australian Open qualifying and a tuneup tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, because of pain in her knee and shoulder. Thursday's news represents the latest interruption of her comeback from a drug suspension. Halep posted on social media that she was feeling poorly after participating in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi. The 33-year-old Romanian said she is planning to next enter the Transylvania Open in her home country, where play begins Feb. 3. Halep was granted a wild-card entry for qualifying in the Australian Open last week. Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC's top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions raced to an early 13-point lead and were never really threatened by the Steelers (10-6). Pittsburgh has dropped three straight to see its chances of capturing the AFC North take another hit. Travis Kelce caught eight passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Kelce also became the third tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions, joining Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten.BREAKING: B.C. NDP and B.C. Greens sign 'stable governance' agreement
Fans will be able to check back into “ White Lotus ” in February, according to Warner Bros. Discovery global streaming chief JB Perrette. The exec revealed the news Tuesday during a tech and media conference hosted by Wells Fargo, along with HBO ‘s planned spring 2025 premiere for “The Last of Us” Season 2, a late 2025 launch for “Game of Thrones” prequel “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” and an anticipated 2026 debut for “ Euphoria ” Season 3. (While Perrette said “Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” would be coming in the summer, Variety has learned it’s more likely going to be a fourth-quarter title.) Additionally, Perrette indicated that HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series, which was previously targeting a 2026 launch and is currently in the casting stage for its new Harry, Ron and Hermione, will instead come in 2027: “As you look at ’26 and into ’27, you begin a 10-year journey on the ‘Harry Potter’ series, which we’re super excited about. And I’d argue, may be the biggest event by the time we get to that series.” Perrette, the president and CEO of global streaming and games at Warner Bros. Discovery, said that Max will begin cracking down on password sharing in earnest this month with “some very early, gentle messaging.” “This is an art and a science of trying to figure out who is actually sharing versus who may be actually at their vacation home or on a business trip, and so it’s an art and a science,” Perrette said. “We will offer a way to essentially add a member, starting in the first quarter. We will then start gradually as we get the data and start figuring out, with some explicit and implicit signals, how good we are at detecting. And then as we go through ’25, you’re going to see the filters get tighter and tighter.” Max is currently priced at $16.99 for its ad-free tier ($9.99 with ads, and $20.99 for the “ultimate” ad-free version), which Perrette says will increase in the future, though he did not give a timeline for the next bump or how much it would be: “Obviously, we continue to be a driver of price. Naturally, with Max and with HBO as a content category and a brand, we want to be at the premium end of the pricing. And so we want to continue to push price as we go as well.”NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal , arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“ In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the “overwhelming national mandate granted to him by the American people on November 5, 2024.” They also cited President Joe Biden’s recent of his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of . “President Biden asserted that his son was ‘selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,’ and ‘treated differently,’" Trump’s legal team wrote. The Manhattan district attorney, they claimed, had engaged in the type of political theater "that President Biden condemned.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but have indicated a willingness to delay the sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. In their filing Monday, Trump's attorneys dismissed the idea of holding off sentencing until Trump is out of office as a “ridiculous suggestion.” Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier. He says they did not and denies any wrongdoing. Taking a swipe at Bragg and New York City, as Trump often did throughout the trial, the filing argues that dismissal would also benefit the public by giving him and “the numerous prosecutors assigned to this case a renewed opportunity to put an end to deteriorating conditions in the City and to protect its residents from violent crime.” Clearing Trump, the lawyers added, would also allow him to “to devote all of his energy to protecting the Nation.” The defense filing was signed by Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who represented Trump during the trial and have since been selected by the president-elect to fill senior roles at the Justice Department. A dismissal would erase Trump’s historic conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Merchan hasn’t set a timetable for a decision. Merchan could also decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option. Prosecutors had cast the payout as part of a Trump-driven effort to keep voters from hearing salacious stories about him. Trump’s then-lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels. Trump later reimbursed him, and Trump’s company logged the reimbursements as legal expenses — concealing what they really were, prosecutors alleged. Trump has pledged to appeal the verdict if the case is not dismissed. He and his lawyers said the payments to Cohen were properly categorized as legal expenses for legal work. A month after the verdict, the that ex-presidents can’t be prosecuted for official acts — things they did in the course of running the country — and that prosecutors can’t cite those actions to bolster a case centered on purely personal, unofficial conduct. argue that the hush money jury got some improper evidence, such as Trump’s presidential financial disclosure form, testimony from some White House aides and social media posts made during his first term. and said the evidence in question was only “a sliver” of their case. If the verdict stands and the case proceeds to sentencing, Trump’s punishments would range from a fine to probation to up to four years in prison — but it’s unlikely he’d spend any time behind bars for a first-time conviction involving charges in the lowest tier of felonies. Because it is a state case, Trump would not be able to pardon himself once he returns to office. Presidential pardons apply only to federal crimes. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. 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