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‘Polls only after vital electoral reforms’Nutanix: Fiscal Q1 Earnings SnapshotPredators are using artificial intelligence apps to “nudify” children using regular family photographs taken from social media, while a fifth of schools have reported that pupils as young as eight are accessing nude content online. MPs are pushing the government to ban the apps and websites used to create the deepfake content, after it was found that more than 24 million people globally accessed the nudification tools every month. Head teachers and school leaders have said that they are unable to keep up with the technology and are now regularly dealing with deepfake images depicting children in sexualised settings. Labour pledged in opposition to tackle deepfake content. Alex Davies-Jones, the justice minister, said this week that the government would introduce legislation during this parliamentary session
Guardiola admits City are 'fragile' after Champions League collapseJim Rickards, acclaimed economist and bestselling author, has released his latest forecast for the nation's future. Known for accurately predicting the outcomes of the 2016 and 2024 elections, the COVID-19 crisis, and key global financial shifts, Rickards now predicts "America's Comeback” Former CIA Jim Rickards Jim Rickards, acclaimed economist and bestselling author. Key Elements of "America's Comeback” Prediction A Path to Energy Independence Rickards predicts a strong shift toward Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), advanced nuclear technology capable of generating safe, reliable, and nearly pollution-free energy. This move, he suggests, could make the U.S. energy-independent and shield the economy from global energy disruptions. Regulatory Overhaul to Streamline Energy Innovation Rickards anticipates that key regulatory bodies, such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), will undergo reforms to fast-track advanced nuclear technology. This transformation, he asserts, could enable the rapid deployment of SMRs, offering reliable, stable, and low-cost energy for American households and industries. A History of Accurate Forecasts Jim Rickards' reputation as a top forecaster is grounded in his decades of experience in finance, intelligence, and advisory roles. His accurate predictions include: About Jim Rickards Jim Rickards is a distinguished lawyer, economist, and investment banker with over 50 years of experience advising at the highest levels of government. Known for his accurate predictions-including the 2008 Great Recession, the COVID-19 pandemic, and key election outcomes-Rickards is one of the foremost voices in financial forecasting. His publication, Strategic Intelligence, offers essential insights for navigating America's evolving economic and political landscape. Media Contact: Derek Warren Public Relations Manager Paradigm Press Group Email: [email protected] Attachment Former CIA Jim Rickards
Eagles seek 7th straight win while Rams try to keep pace in crowded NFC West raceMotorola Solutions says its AI-powered 911 software saves time and eases pressure on emergency response teamsJennings 5-8 3-4 14, Ousmane 3-8 0-2 7, Brantley 6-12 4-5 16, Davis 3-6 0-2 8, Thompson 0-4 8-9 8, Dean 1-6 1-2 3, Newman 2-10 5-6 9, Keller 3-9 0-0 7, Avery 2-7 1-2 6, Suemnick 0-3 0-0 0, Dow 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-73 22-32 78. Miller 2-4 1-2 6, Vokietaitis 3-3 1-4 7, Evans 2-8 9-11 14, Tandy 5-10 7-8 21, Walker 2-11 9-11 13, Glenn 3-6 2-5 8, Moretti 1-3 2-2 4, Carroll 4-6 2-3 11, Langenfeld 0-1 2-3 2. Totals 22-52 35-49 86. Halftime_Oklahoma St. 39-34. 3-Point Goals_Oklahoma St. 6-26 (Davis 2-5, Jennings 1-1, Ousmane 1-1, Avery 1-4, Keller 1-4, Dean 0-2, Thompson 0-2, Brantley 0-3, Newman 0-4), FAU 7-23 (Tandy 4-9, Carroll 1-2, Miller 1-2, Evans 1-3, Langenfeld 0-1, Moretti 0-1, Walker 0-2, Glenn 0-3). Fouled Out_Ousmane, Thompson, Avery. Rebounds_Oklahoma St. 46 (Jennings 11), FAU 36 (Miller 8). Assists_Oklahoma St. 13 (Dean 4), FAU 11 (Evans 4). Total Fouls_Oklahoma St. 33, FAU 23. A_1,818 (5,100).
Wike To Odili: Elder Statesman Shouldn’t Be SycophantWELLINGTON - Chinese ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong said that if New Zealand were to join security grouping Aukus it would "inevitably" have negative consequences for the country's relationship with China. In a wide-ranging interview with state-owned Radio New Zealand released on Nov 27, Mr Wang said that when deciding whether to join the grouping, China hoped that New Zealand would “take into account its own long-term best interests, the potential implications for regional security, and the impact on the relationship between China and New Zealand”. New Zealand has previously said it is "information-gathering" on future cooperation with the Aukus grouping but has made no commitments. A joint statement from Australia, Britain and the US in September said they were consulting with New Zealand, Canada and the Republic of Korea to identify possibilities for collaboration on advanced capabilities under Aukus Pillar II. Aukus is a two-stage defence pact formed in 2021 by the US, Britain and Australia as part of efforts to push back against China's growing influence in the Asia Pacific region. The first stage, or "pillar", of Aukus is designed to deliver nuclear-powered submarines to Australia, while a second pillar is focused on delivering advanced capabilities and sharing technologies across a range of areas. Mr Wang told RadioNZ that Aukus was the product of a “zero-sum Cold War mentality” and that the pact would “lead almost inevitably to greater divisiveness, confrontation, or even conflict and war”. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowMikel Arteta hailed the best away European performance of his Arsenal reign after watching his side dismantle Sporting Lisbon 5-1. The Gunners delivered the statement Champions League victory their manager had demanded to bounce back from a narrow defeat at Inter Milan last time out. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track, lifting them to seventh place with 10 points in the new-look 36-team table. It was Arsenal’s biggest away win in the Champions League since beating Inter by the same scoreline in 2003. “For sure, especially against opposition we played at their home who have not lost a game in 18 months – they have been in top form here – so to play with the level, the determination, the purpose and the fluidity we showed today, I am very pleased,” said Arteta. “The team played with so much courage, because they are so good. When I’m watching them live they are so good! They were all exceptional today. It was a big performance, a big win and we are really happy. “The performance was there a few times when we have played big teams. That’s the level that we have to be able to cope and you have to make it happen, and that creates belief.” A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. The Gunners took the lead after only seven minutes when Martinelli tucked in Jurrien Timber’s cross, and Saka teed up Havertz for a tap-in to double the advantage. Arsenal added a third on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel charging in to head Declan Rice’s corner into the back of the net. To rub salt in the wound, the Brazilian defender mimicked Viktor Gyokeres’ hands-over-his-face goal celebration. That may have wound Sporting up as they came out after the interval meaning business, and they pulled one back after David Raya tipped Hidemasa Morita’s shot behind, with Goncalo Inacio netting at the near post from the corner. But when Martin Odegaard’s darting run into the area was halted by Ousmane Diomande’s foul, Saka tucked away the penalty. Substitute Trossard added the fifth with eight minutes remaining, heading in the rebound after Mikel Merino’s shot was saved. A miserable night for prolific Sporting striker Gyokeres was summed up when his late shot crashed back off the post.
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From the first bus and tram on Wednesday, the new ticketing system will be up and running (assuming no last-minute glitches). Black Friday Sale Subscribe Now! Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue The free travel for the last two months and a week will be over, and the transition from MyWay (where passengers paid with special tap-on cards) to MyWay+ will be complete. Or nearly complete. "There will be a small proportion of buses in the operational fleet which will not have the MyWay+ hardware installed ," Transport Canberra said. So getting on the free bus means you still need to pay if you then change to one with the right machinery. "If a customer does board one of the buses without MyWay+ technology installed, they will not be charged a fare for that particular trip. "If they then board another bus or light rail on their journey, they will be required to tap on and off as usual and will be charged a fare for the trip." Transport Canberra said it had decided not to stall the machinery on older buses "as they are scheduled for retirement and will by replaced by new, battery electric buses, with the MyWay+ hardware installed, in the coming months". So how does it all work? Under the new system, passengers can pay by touching on (and touching off at the end of the journey) with a credit or debit card, or with an app on a phone (but you have to register for this first and that can be complicated). The new MyWay+ system, which has been rolled out to Canberra's bus and light rail network. Picture by Elesa Kurtz You link your credit or debit card to the app and then the scanner on the bus or tram reads a QR code on your phone and the system deducts the fare from your account. If you use a credit or debit card, make sure you tap off and on through the day with the same card. The final option is to buy paper tickets or a card at around 30 stores and petrol stations across the ACT. The list is on the ACT government website . Paper tickets will also be available from ticket machines and online for printing at home. They are for daily use and have a QR code which the machine on the bus or tram reads and registers. If you are entitled to a concession and you tap on with a credit or debit card, you will still be charged full fare unless you have previously registered as entitled to a concession. This may mean that you will also need to set up an "ACT digital account". "Customers will still need to provide proof of concession if asked," Transport Canberra said. It advises: "Remember: tap on and tap off every time you travel you must use the same card or device to tap on and off each service make sure you have enough battery on your mobile device or smart watch so you can complete your journey make sure you complete your trip (tap off) even when you have reached your travel cap, you must still tap on and tap off for every trip to travel with a valid ticket. This helps provide valuable data to help us plan and improve services." The travel cap is: 40 paid trips in a calendar month. Once you reach the cap, every extra trip is free. All the same, you have to continue to tap on and off. The ACT government said that the information was useful to understand passenger movements and so improve it to meet the public need. The daily travel cap (after which further trips aren't charged for) is $9.60, and $5.87 on weekends and public holidays. The standard adult fare is $3.22 at peak periods and $2.35 between 9am and 4.30pm and after 6pm on weekdays, and all day weekends and public holidays. Work began to find a new ticketing system in 2017, to replace the MyWay system that was introduced in April 2011. Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Copy Steve Evans Reporter Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues." Steve Evans is a reporter on The Canberra Times. He's been a BBC correspondent in New York, London, Berlin and Seoul and the sole reporter/photographer/paper deliverer on The Glen Innes Examiner in country New South Wales. "All the jobs have been fascinating - and so it continues." 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The Gunners delivered the statement Champions League victory their manager had demanded to bounce back from a narrow defeat at Inter Milan last time out. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track, lifting them to seventh place with 10 points in the new-look 36-team table. It was Arsenal’s biggest away win in the Champions League since beating Inter by the same scoreline in 2003. “For sure, especially against opposition we played at their home who have not lost a game in 18 months – they have been in top form here – so to play with the level, the determination, the purpose and the fluidity we showed today, I am very pleased,” said Arteta. “The team played with so much courage, because they are so good. When I’m watching them live they are so good! They were all exceptional today. It was a big performance, a big win and we are really happy. “The performance was there a few times when we have played big teams. That’s the level that we have to be able to cope and you have to make it happen, and that creates belief.” A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. The Gunners took the lead after only seven minutes when Martinelli tucked in Jurrien Timber’s cross, and Saka teed up Havertz for a tap-in to double the advantage. Arsenal added a third on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel charging in to head Declan Rice’s corner into the back of the net. To rub salt in the wound, the Brazilian defender mimicked Viktor Gyokeres’ hands-over-his-face goal celebration. That may have wound Sporting up as they came out after the interval meaning business, and they pulled one back after David Raya tipped Hidemasa Morita’s shot behind, with Goncalo Inacio netting at the near post from the corner. But when Martin Odegaard’s darting run into the area was halted by Ousmane Diomande’s foul, Saka tucked away the penalty. Substitute Trossard added the fifth with eight minutes remaining, heading in the rebound after Mikel Merino’s shot was saved. A miserable night for prolific Sporting striker Gyokeres was summed up when his late shot crashed back off the post.Headaches, hurdles and heartbreak
In this article JWN Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT A sign marks the location of a Nordstrom store in a shopping mall on March 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Nordstrom on Tuesday beat Wall Street's quarterly sales expectations, as revenue grew about 4% year over year from shoppers buying clothing, shoes and activewear at both the company's namesake department store and its off-price chain. Yet despite its better-than-expected quarter, the Seattle-based retailer gave only a slightly rosier full-year sales forecast — taking a conservative stance as it gears up for the busiest weeks of the holiday season. The company said it now expects full-year revenue, which includes retail sales and credit card revenue, to range from flat to up 1% for the full year. That compares to its previous range of a 1% decline to 1% growth. However, it stuck by its adjusted earnings outlook for the year of between $1.75 and $2.05 per share. In a news release, CEO Erik Nordstorm said the company's results show efforts to appeal to selective shoppers are paying off. Sales of women's apparel and activewear shot up by double digits year over year. Shoes, men's apparel and kids grew by mid-to-high single digits year over year. Compared with the second quarter, women's apparel, shoes and men's apparel sales in the fiscal third quarter also grew sequentially. "Our customers have a lot of choices, and our results give us encouragement that we're on the right path," he said. "Looking ahead, we'll continue to improve our shopping experience as we strive to maintain the positive momentum we've worked towards all year." Here is how Nordstrom did in the three-month period that ended Nov. 2 compared to what Wall Street anticipated, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: 33 cents adjusted, it was not immediately clear if it was comparable with analysts' estimates Revenue: $3.46 billion vs. $3.35 billion expected Nordstrom's net income for the fiscal third quarter was $46 million, or 27 cents per share, compared with $67 million, or 41 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Revenue rose from $3.32 billion in the year-ago quarter. After excluding a charge related to accelerated depreciation of technology, Nordstrom reported adjusted earnings per share of 33 cents. Comparable sales increased 4% across Nordstrom's two brands, its namesake and its off-price chain, Nordstrom Rack. That easily topped analysts' expectations for 0.7% gains in comparable sales, according to StreetAccount. Nordstrom's sales growth, while modest, is notable at a time when sales of discretionary merchandise and the luxury category have been under pressure. Retailers including Walmart, Best Buy and Target have reported over the past week that customers remain choosy when it comes to buying items that are wants, not needs, and have paid more attention to price. Nordstrom's sales growth also grew, despite a calendar shift with its Anniversary Sale. In the year-ago quarter, eight days of the sale fell into the three-month period, but only one day fell in the quarter this year. That had a negative impact on net sales of about 1%. Macy's, which postponed its full earnings , said third-quarter sales fell 2.4% and comparable sales for its owned and licensed businesses plus online marketplace dropped 1.3%, Nordstrom has leaned on its off-price chain, Nordstrom Rack, to drive both sales growth and new store locations. Yet in the third quarter, the two banners reported similar comparable sales – with the namesake store's up 4% and Nordstrom Rack up 3.9%. Nordstrom's latest quarterly update comes about two months after Nordstrom's founding family made a fresh bid to take the company private. According to a filing in September, CEO Erik Nordstrom, President Peter Nordstrom and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool sent a non-binding letter to form an entity that would buy the chain for $23 per share. Shares of the company have shot up since a Reuters report in March that Nordstrom's founding family wanted to take the company private. As of Tuesday's close, the company's stock has risen 32% so far this year, outpacing the S&P 500's 26% gains. This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.
NYC's mayor warms to Trump and doesn't rule out becoming a RepublicanPresident-elect Donald Trump , once an outspoken critic of TikTok in the conservative movement, has softened his stance toward the Chinese-owned social media app, sparking backlash from Republican allies. After previously attempting to ban the platform over national security concerns , Trump now describes having a “warm spot” for TikTok, citing its role in mobilizing young voters during his successful 2024 presidential campaign. This comes as the Supreme Court is preparing to hear expedited oral arguments on Jan. 10, nine days before the company must sell off to U.S. buyers or face bans on mainstream app stores. PROGRESSIVE DEMS DEMAND MAJOR DNC REFORMS TO REEL WORKING CLASS BACK FROM TRUMP GOP pushback on Trump's TikTok leniency Many outspoken figures in the Republican Party see TikTok’s connections to the Chinese Communist Party as a threat to U.S. national security, with opposition to Trump’s leniency gaining momentum ahead of his January 20 inauguration. Conservative leaders have intensified efforts to ban the platform, while other critics frame Trump’s openness to save TikTok as a betrayal of MAGA values. Twenty-two state attorneys general filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold a federal law requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations. Republican Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares took to social media to emphasize the platform’s risks. “SCOTUS should affirm Congress’s authority to safeguard Americans’ privacy and security from foreign threats," Miyares wrote on X. Former Vice President Mike Pence and his advocacy group, Advancing American Freedom, echoed these sentiments in an amicus brief exclusively reported by the Washington Examiner last week. BIDEN’S ‘TRUMP-PROOFING’ FOREIGN POLICY REVOLVES AROUND UKRAINE AND NATO Now is not the time to pause a ban/divestment of Tik Tok. Tik Tok is funneling intelligence and leverage to the CCP. AAF is proud to file an amicus brief urging the SCOTUS to uphold the law. Read the brief below. https://t.co/8yD9HFt01L — Tim Chapman (@TimChapman) AAF President Tim Chapman contends that leniency toward TikTok undermines U.S. security. “Now is not the time to pause a ban/divestment of Tik Tok. TikTok is funneling intelligence and leverage to the CCP," Chapman posted to X. Supreme Court showdown The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on Jan. 10, just days before Trump’s inauguration. The case centers in part on a looming Jan. 19 deadline requiring TikTok’s divestiture, but the question at issue is whether the recently passed law infringes on the First Amendment rights of the roughly 170 million users on the platform. THE GREAT REALIGNMENT: WHAT TRUMP’S VICTORY MEANS FOR THE GOP COALITION On Friday, Trump requested a stay on the deadline, signaling his desire to resolve the dispute politically after he assumes office. If TikTok somehow survived the bipartisan ban from Congress, signed by Trump's former political adversary President Joe Biden, some critics warn that the move could embolden the CCP’s influence in the U.S., both through national security weaknesses and by spreading propaganda through its messaging to millions of users on the app. Broader implications for Trump's relationships with Big 'Tech Bros' The TikTok dispute mirrors another more recent rift over H-1B visas that began during Christmas on Elon Musk’s platform, X. Trump, who previously criticized the visa program as harmful to American workers, recently sided with the Tesla CEO's more pro-H-1B stance, which some day-one MAGA supporters decried as Trump picking "Tech Bros" over his dedicated base. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Critics argue the reversal reflects a broader trend of Trump favoring tech industry interests over traditional conservative priorities. Trump’s leniency toward TikTok has left some Republicans questioning whether his priorities align with national security concerns. For now, the debate underscores deepening tensions over the future of tech policy within the GOP — and whether Trump’s evolving positions will alienate his most ardent supporters.