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No. 13 Kansas State women’s basketball was so dominant in its first true road test Sunday that you might not have noticed superstar Ayoka Lee hardly played. Four Wildcats scored double digits, and as a team, they shot above 50% for the fourth straight game as they crushed Texas A&M 89-50 at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas.RPF registers case against Ayyappa devotees for lighting camphor in train
The NBA on Saturday suspended three players for their roles in an on-court clash during Friday's game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns. Dallas forward Naji Marshall was suspended for four games and Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three while Mavericks forward P.J Washington will sit out one game. The incident came with 9:02 remaining in the third quarter when Nurkic committed on offensive foul on Dallas's Daniel Gifford. "Marshall and Nurkic then engaged in an on-court altercation. Nurkic escalated it by swinging his arm and striking Marshall on top of his head. Marshall responded by throwing a punch that connected with Nurkic's face," the NBA said in a statement. "As the officials and other players attempted to diffuse the situation, Washington further escalated the altercation by shoving Nurkic to the floor. For their roles, Marshall, Nurkic and Washington were assessed technical fouls and ejected from the game," the league added. Marshall late confronted Nurkic near the locker rooms, in a "hostile manner" according to the NBA. The NBA said the players will not be paid during their suspension periods. sev/bbVance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Trump’s most contentious picks
Thousands of Georgians formed human chains across the country on Saturday, in support of the European Union membership, marking second month of their daily pro-Europe rallies. Mass street protests gripped Georgia since November 28, when the ruling Georgian Dream party's increasingly authoritarian government said it will not seek the opening of EU accession talks until 2028. The protest came a day before a controversial inauguration of Georgian Dream loyalist Mikheil Kavelashvili as the county's new president, after his election was declared "illegitimate" by the current leader Salome Zurabishvili and the pro-Western opposition. On Saturday afternoon, thousands of demonstrators, waving Georgian and EU flags, lined the Mtkvari River embankment and several bridges in the capital, Tbilisi, forming a kilometres-long human chain, and AFP reporter saw. "I Want to Hold Your Hand," a hit song by the English rock band the Beatles, echoed from speakers mounted on a car as it drove along the human chain. Zurabishvili -- at loggerheads with the ruling party -- has joined the demonstrators at Tbilisi's Dry Bridge. Similar rallies were held across Georgia, including in the cities of Batumi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Poti, Samtredia, Rustavi, Gori, Khashuri, Telavi and Gurjaani, local media reported. On the Metekhi Bridge in Tbilisi's historic district, protesters displayed a banner reading "Freedom for political prisoners." "We demand fresh elections," read another banner at Tbilisi's modernist Peace Bridge. "Everyone must understand that the protests will not stop until all the demands are met," one demonstrator, a 23-year-old international relations student Teimuraz Tsiklauri, told AFP. Protesters then marched to their usual gathering spot outside parliament. In the first 10 days of protests, riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators -- some of whom threw fireworks and stones. The interior ministry reported more than 400 arrests, while the country's top human rights official, ombudsman Levan Ioseliani and Amnesty International have accused security forces of "torturing" those detained. The reported police brutality has drawn growing international condemnation, with Washington and several European countries imposing visa bans on Georgian Dream officials. On Friday, the United States imposed sanctions on Georgia's former prime minister and the honorary chairman of Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili, saying he undermined the country's democratic future for Russia's benefit. Oligarch Ivanishvili, Georgia's richest man, is widely regarded as the de facto leader of Georgia, despite holding no official position. The EU-candidate Black Sea nation's government faces accusations of an authoritarian, pro-Russian shift that has undermined Georgia's EU bid, a goal enshrined in the constitution and supported by 80 percent of the population.Unretired two-time Pro Bowl LB Shaquil Barrett signs to resume career with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SASKATOON, SK , Dec. 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Royal Helium Ltd. RHC RHCCF (" Royal " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement offering (the " Offering ") of up to 13,520 convertible debenture units of the Company (the " Debenture Units ") at a price of $1,000 per Debenture Unit (the " Issue Price "). Up to 4,500 of the Debenture Units will be issued to new investors for aggregate gross proceeds to Royal of up to $4,500,000 ; additionally up to 9,020 Debenture Units will be issued to Existing Debentureholders (defined below) of the Company in exchange for the forfeiture of their Existing Debentures (defined below). Each Debenture Unit will consist of (i) 1,000 20% senior unsecured convertible debentures having a face value of $1.00 , convertible into common shares of the Company (each a " Common Share ") at a conversion price of $0.05 per Common Share (the " Conversion Price "), with a maturity date (the " Maturity Date ") three years from the Closing Date (as defined below) (the " Convertible Debentures "); and (ii) 20,000 common share purchase warrants (the " Warrants "). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at $0.05 per share for a period of three years following the Closing Date. The principal amount of each Convertible Debenture will be convertible at the holder's option into Common Shares prior to the earlier of: (i) the close of business on the Maturity Date; and (ii) the date fixed for redemption of the Convertible Debentures at a conversion price of $0.05 per Common Share (the " Conversion Price "). Interest on the Convertible Debentures will accrue commencing on the Closing Date at a rate of 20% per annum and shall be payable semi-annually in arrears. At the Company's option, provided no event of default has occurred and is continuing and provided all applicable regulatory approvals have been obtained (including any required approval of any stock exchange on which the Common Shares are listed), the initial two (2) semi-annual interest payments, being the interest payable for the period ending on or before December 31, 2025 , may be paid in cash or paid-in-kind through the issuance of Debenture Units. In connection with the Proposed Offering, each holder of an existing Company debenture (the " Existing Debentureholders ", being the 14% convertible debentures due December 31, 2025 and the 12% convertible debentures due June 30, 2025 , and collectively referred to herein as the " Existing Debentures ") will have the option to forfeit their Existing Debentures in exchange for the issuance of the number of Debenture Units equal to the then-outstanding principal amount of such Existing Debentureholder's forfeited Existing Debentures (the " Optional Exchange "). The closing of the Offering is conditional on fifty percent (50%) of the Existing Debentureholders exchanging their Existing Debentures for Debenture Units pursuant to the Optional Exchange. The conversion of the Existing Debentures under the Optional Exchange will be subject to the approval of the Existing Debentureholders by extraordinary resolution, which requires the Company to receive consent from Existing Debentureholders representing, in aggregate, a minimum of 662⁄3% of the outstanding principal amount of each of the 12% convertible debentures and the 14% convertible debentures, respectively (the " Extraordinary Resolution "). A notice outlining the terms of the Optional Conversion has been delivered to all Existing Debentureholders (the " Notice "). Existing Debentureholders will have the option to: (i) consent to the Extraordinary Resolution and forfeit their Existing Debentures in exchange for Debenture Units pursuant to the Optional Exchange in accordance with the instructions provided in the Notice; (ii) consent to the Extraordinary Resolution and not forfeit their Existing Debentures in exchange for Debenture Units pursuant to the Optional Exchange; or (iii) not consent to the Extraordinary Resolution and not forfeit their Existing Debentures in exchange for Debenture Units pursuant to the Optional Exchange. Any Existing Debentures not tendered will remain outstanding after the closing of the Offering. The closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about December 11, 2024 (the " Closing Date ") and, in addition to the aforementioned approvals and conditions, is subject to the approval of the TSXV and other necessary regulatory approvals. The net proceeds of the Offering are expected to be used by the Company to fund capital expenditures related to the re-commissioning of the Steveville production facilities, and for general corporate and working capital purposes. All amounts in this press release are expressed in Canadian dollars. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. About Royal Helium Ltd. Royal is an exploration, production and infrastructure company with a primary focus on the development of helium and associated gases. The Company's extensive footprint includes prospective helium permits and leases across Southern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta . Given the current and foreseeable global undersupplied nature of this critical and non-renewable product, Royal is well positioned to be a leading North American producer of this increasingly high-value commodity Royal's helium reservoirs are carried primarily with nitrogen. Nitrogen is not considered a greenhouse gas (GHG) and therefore has a low GHG footprint when compared to other jurisdictions that rely on large scale natural gas production for helium extraction. Helium extracted from wells in Saskatchewan and Alberta can be up to 90% less carbon intensive than helium extraction processes in other jurisdictions. For more information, please visit SEDAR+ ( www.sedarplus.ca ) and the Company's website ( https://royalheliumltd.com ). Legal Advisors Wildeboer Dellelce LLP is the legal advisor to Royal Helium Ltd. Forward-Looking Information This news release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including, without limitation: our statements related to the use of proceeds of the Offering. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and contingencies. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "should", "will", "could", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "anticipate", "expect", "believe" or "continue", or the negative thereof or similar variations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements and the forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Royal's statements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and conditions, many of which are outside of Royal's control, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding the Offering, including: that Royal's assumptions in making forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect; adverse market conditions; the Extraordinary Resolution may not be passed; the pre-conditions to, and other approvals necessary for, completion of the Offering may not occur; that future results may vary from historical results; and competition in the markets where Royal operates. Except as required by securities law, Royal does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. SOURCE Royal Helium Ltd. 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Guest Opinion: Second Trump term means more political attacks on public educationEU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use the same charger came into force on Saturday, in a change Brussels said will cut costs and waste. Manufacturers are now obliged to fit devices sold in the 27-nation bloc with a USB-C, the port chosen by the European Union as the common standard for charging electronic tools. "Starting today, all new mobile phones, , digital cameras, headphones, speakers, keyboards and many other electronics sold in the EU will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port," the EU Parliament wrote on social media X. The EU has said the single charger rule will simplify the life of Europeans and slash costs for consumers. By allowing consumers to purchase a new device without a new charger, it will also reduce the mountain of obsolete chargers, the bloc has argued. The law was first approved in 2022 following a tussle with US tech giant Apple. It allowed companies until December 28 this year to adapt. Makers of laptops will have extra time, from early 2026, to also follow suit. Most devices already use these cables, but Apple was more than a little reluctant. The firm said in 2021 that such regulation "stifles innovation", but by September last year it had begun shipping phones with the new . Makers of electronic consumer items in Europe had agreed on a single charging norm from dozens on the market a decade ago under a voluntary agreement with the European Commission. But Apple, the world's biggest seller of smartphones, refused to abide by it and ditch its Lightning ports. Other manufacturers kept their alternative cables going, meaning there were about half a dozen types knocking around, creating a jumble of cables for consumers. USB-C ports can charge at up to 100 Watts, transfer data up to 40 gigabits per second, and can serve to hook up to external displays. At the time of its approval, the commission said the law was expected to save at least 200 million euros ($208 million) per year and cut more than a thousand tonnes of EU electronic waste every year. "It's time for THE ," the European Commission wrote on X on Saturday. "It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need." © 2024 AFP