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Elon Musk's xAI artificial intelligence company on Saturday rolled out a free beta version of its Aurora image generator, capable of producing photo-realistic pictures upon request. The Aurora service is available through the Grok 2 add-on to Musk's X social media platform, which for all users earlier this week. "Congrats for releasing a brand new image gen model -- Aurora!" xAI developer Chris Park Saturday. "Grok 2 + Aurora is now available with your X app in the model selector. Oh, by the way, Grok 3 is coming!" xAI doesn't need to wait until Monday. This team is too cracked and stays shipping. Congrats for releasing a brand new image gen model -Aurora! Grok 2 + Aurora is now available with your X app in the model selector. Oh, by the way, Grok 3 is coming. — Chris Park (@chrisparkX) Under the terms of the free service, users can send up to 10 messages to Grok every two hours and generate up to three images per day, . One AI analyst reacted by noting the roll-out was done over a weekend. "I don't think people realize how much effort goes into these launches," Rowan Cheung, producer of The Rundown AI newsletter. "OpenAI, Google, etc., would rarely -- if ever -- launch something big over the weekend, given the risks and the need to pull in more people if something goes wrong. "Something to pay attention to." Like earlier versions of xAI's ultra-realistic image generator, it appeared unclear on Saturday what if any guardrails exist on what can be drawn, including ultra-realistic depictions of public figures. Some early users reported being able to generate images of well-known celebrities and politicians, such as Musk and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Grok + Aurora achieves a level of photorealism that I have never seen before in Gen AI. Here is and made with . — Pasquale (@raider99k) When first introduced for premium subscribers in August, xAI claimed its image generator to exclude "illegal activities" and "deepfakes or misleading media," yet users were still able to generate highly controversial images such as former President Barack Obama taking illegal drugs or presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris holding guns.BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria gained speed on Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and with the government forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by an opposition war monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. As they have advanced, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Saturday called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands rushed the Syria border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those that remained open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some shops were selling items at three times the normal price. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said, insisting on anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” It was the first time that opposition forces reach the outskirts of Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. Amid the developments, Syria’s state media denied rumors flooding social media that Assad has left the country, saying he is performing his duties in Damascus. Assad's chief international backer, Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine, and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up his forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran, meanwhile, has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. Pedersen said a date for the talks in Geneva on the implementation of U.N. Resolution 2254 would be announced later. The resolution, adopted in 2015, called for a Syrian-led political process, starting with the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said insurgents were in the Damascus suburbs of Maadamiyah, Jaramana and Daraya. Opposition fighters were also marching from eastern Syria toward the Damascus suburb of Harasta, he added. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. Syria’s military, meanwhile, sent large numbers of reinforcements to defend the key central city of Homs, Syria’s third largest, as insurgents approached its outskirts. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama, the country’s fourth largest city. HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani told CNN in an interview Thursday from Syria that the aim is to overthrow Assad’s government. The Britain-based Observatory said Syrian troops have withdrawn from much of the two southern provinces and are sending reinforcements to Homs, where a battle is looming. If the insurgents capture Homs, they would cut the link between Damascus, Assad’s seat of power, and the coastal region where the president enjoys wide support. The Syrian army said in a statement Saturday that it has carried out redeployment and repositioning in Sweida and Daraa after its checkpoints came under attack by “terrorists.” The army said it is setting up a “strong and coherent defensive and security belt in the area,” apparently to defend Damascus from the south. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since conflict broke out in March 2011. After the fall of the cities of Daraa and Sweida early Saturday, Syrian government forces remained in control of five provincial capitals — Damascus, Homs and Quneitra, as well as Latakia and Tartus on the Mediterranean coast. Tartus is home to the only Russian naval base outside the former Soviet Union while Latakia is home to a major Russian air base. In the gas-rich nation of Qatar, the foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey met to discuss the situation in Syria. Turkey is a main backer of the rebels. Qatar's top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Sheikh Mohammed said he was surprised by how quickly the rebels have advanced and said there is a real threat to Syria’s “territorial integrity.” He said the war could “damage and destroy what is left if there is no sense of urgency” to start a political process. After the fall of the cities of Daraa and Sweida early Saturday, Syrian government forces remained in control of five provincial capitals — Damascus, Homs and Quneitra, as well as Latakia and Tartus on the Mediterranean coast. On Friday, U.S.-backed fighters of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces captured wide parts of the eastern province of Deir el-Zour that borders Iraq as well as the provincial capital that carries the same name. The capture of areas in Deir el-Zour is a blow to Iran’s influence in the region as the area is the gateway to the corridor linking the Mediterranean to Iran, a supply line for Iran-backed fighters, including Lebanon’s Hezbollah. With the capture of a main border crossing with Iraq by the SDF and after opposition fighters took control of the Naseeb border crossing to Jordan in southern Syria, the Syrian government's only gateway to the outside world is the Masnaa border crossing with Lebanon. Karam reported from London. Associated Press writers Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria and Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad contributed to this report.'Malcolm in the Middle' to offer new episodes with Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are reuniting for a new four-episode run of “Malcolm in the Middle” for Disney+ — 25 years after the beloved sitcom first launched. The show ran for seven seasons starting in 2000 and was hailed for looking at ordinary life through the eyes of an extraordinary youngster, now fully grown: Malcolm, played by Muniz, has a genius I.Q. The new four episodes will be crafted by original series creator Linwood Boomer. No air dates were announced. “Malcolm in the Middle” originally aired on Fox and ended its run in 2006. Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly admits she lied RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her has admitted publicly for the first time that she made up the story. The accusations made national headlines at the time, stirring tensions about race, class and the privilege of college athletes. Crystal Mangum, who is Black, said in an interview with the “Let’s Talk with Kat” podcast that she “made up a story that wasn’t true” about the white players who attended a party where she was hired to perform as a stripper “because I wanted validation from people and not from God.” The former Duke players were declared innocent in 2007 after Mangum’s story fell apart under legal scrutiny. Sophia, a famous robot and global icon of AI, wins hearts at Zimbabwe's innovation fair HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Sophia, a world-renowned robot, has been the center of attention at an Artificial Intelligence and Innovation fair in Zimbabwe this week. Described as an AI global icon by the U.N., Sophia can hold human-like conversations with people and recognize their gestures. As a special guest at the week-long event at the University of Zimbabwe, she answered questions on academic topics from researchers. Children quizzed her about the bible, God and her birth. She also made clear her aversion to human food and romance. The United Nations Development Program said it brought Sophia to Zimbabwe as part of efforts to “inspire youth, policymakers, and innovators to embrace AI as a catalyst for development.” Stanley recalls millions of travel mugs over concerns the lids might fall off, causing burns Stanley is recalling approximately 2.6 million of its switchback and trigger action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. because of a potential burn hazard. The company said that the mug’s lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use, posing a burn hazard. Stanley has received 91 reports worldwide, including 16 in the U.S., of the recalled travel mugs’ lids detaching during use, resulting in 38 burn injuries worldwide, including two burn injuries in the U.S., with 11 consumers worldwide requiring medical attention. Miami Dolphins release veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, ending the former Pro Bowler’s short tenure with the team. Beckham had missed the past two days of practice for what the team called personal reasons. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel indicated that the decision to part ways was mutual. Beckham signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in May, but started the season on the physically unable to perform list after offseason knee surgery. Since his Dolphins debut in Week 5 against New England, Beckham had just nine catches for 55 yards in nine games. Bird strike disables a jetliner engine and forces an emergency landing at JFK airport NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a bird strike involving an American Airlines jetliner disabled one of the plane’s two engines shortly after takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The plane was forced to turn around and land at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Airline officials say no one was injured. Flight 1722 took off from LaGuardia at 7:43 p.m. Thursday with a destination of Charlotte, North Carolina. Airport officials say it safely made an emergency landing at Kennedy at 8:03 p.m. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating. The agency received reports of 19,400 strikes at 713 airports across the U.S. last year alone. Rarely do they force jetliners to make emergency landings. 49ers LB De'Vondre Campbell refuses to enter game after losing his starting spot SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to enter the game in the third quarter after losing his starting job when Dre Greenlaw returned from an injury. Campbell played 90% of defensive snaps for the 49ers but was benched after Greenlaw came back for his first game since tearing his left Achilles tendon in last season’s Super Bowl. When Greenlaw left with soreness in the third quarter Thursday night against the Rams, Campbell told the coaches he didn't want to play and left the field. Coach Kyle Shanahan says he has never seen that before and the team will “figure out something” on how to deal with it going forward. 'Crown of Thorns' returns to Notre Dame Cathedral for public veneration PARIS (AP) — An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ’s “Crown of Thorns” has returned to Notre Dame, five years after it was saved from the flames of the cathedral’s devastating 2019 fire. The crown — a circular band of branches encased in a gilded golden tube — was brought back to its historic home Friday in a ceremony. The event was presided over by the archbishop of Paris and attended by knights and dames of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher, marking a key moment in the cathedral’s restoration journey. In 1239, it was acquired by King Louis IX of France, who brought it to Paris. 'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Police say “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence. Police in Burbank, California, say officers investigated reports of an argument between a man and a woman at a residence late Tuesday night and arrested the 32-year-old Kennedy. He was released from jail after posting bail. A representative of Kennedy did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. The Burbank city attorney will decide whether to file charges. Kennedy is a DJ and reality TV star who has appeared for 10 seasons on “Vanderpump Rules” — the Bravo series about the lives of employees at a set of swank restaurants. Dick Vitale says he's cancer-free after 4th bout with the disease in just over 3 years Dick Vitale said he’s cancer-free after his fourth bout with the disease in just over three years. The 85-year-old ESPN college basketball analyst posted Thursday on X that he got the news after a morning scan, saying: “SANTA CLAUS came early as Dr Rick Brown called & said that my PET SCAN at 7 AM came back CLEAN OF CANCER !” Vitale posted on X. “OMG thanks so much to ALL of YOU for your (prayers). Yes I’m cutting the nets down baby it’s my National Championship!” Vitale had surgery in the summer to remove cancerous lymph nodes from his neck. The Basketball Hall of Famer was previously treated for melanoma and lymphoma, and had radiation treatments last year for vocal cord cancer.6!��'y����[�Fk�d��-�e��|���Ł}�C&���y�G��N.������uA,���Á^�@�EڧӉ�χ�3�I�<���e}����J���ژ �*�Ѷ������e��t��mlpP�d�נrv9��|7�5�_VX�n���������ޥ��#D[=�to�|Va}}��g���::}}PI��B�RJA�C ����P��������%�j�١�!����J��R(�KP�+id���Y��������7�M��H���Ǯ������\߻.f���6���U��.+�����dݼn��Pװ��Ve�fV�ǝ��ÜA=。

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White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby responds to more questions over the aerial systems on 'The Story.' White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby maintained that the government still lacks definitive answers regarding the nature of reported drone sightings as public frustration intensifies. "Many of the corroborated sightings have turned out to be piloted aircraft. I didn't say all of them, and what I said was those are the ones we were able to corroborate," Kirby said on " The Story ." "There certainly is ones that we have not been able to, and we don't know the answer to it, and I strongly recommend that for folks that are seeing these things and documenting them to share that as they can with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI." DRONE MYSTERY: NEW JERSEY HOMEOWNERS THREATEN TO TAKE MATTERS INTO THEIR OWN HANDS IF GOVERNMENT DOESN'T ACT In a Wednesday letter to Biden, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy asked the president for more federal resources to address drone sightings, noting that the federal law limits the ability of state and local law enforcement to counter drones. "... it has become apparent that more resources are needed to fully understand what is behind this activity," Murphy wrote. "The continued reporting of UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) activity has raised more questions than answers and prompted an outcropping of conspiracy theories across social media and other platforms." A map showing drone sightings around New Jersey. Kirby addressed the possibility that the reported drone sightings could be linked to a private company, saying that they "could very well be" commercially developed drones of some kind. "Why don't we know? I wish I could tell you exactly why we don't have an answer for you here in the afternoon on the 13th of December," Kirby said. "But I can tell you that we are working on it very, very hard to know, because we want to answer those questions the same as those folks in New Jersey want answers to them." Kirby disclosed that there was an inter-agency conversation Friday morning about the topic. "We have now decided to employ some additional technology to New Jersey and some additional personnel to try to get a better sense of what these things are," he said. New Jersey State Assemblyman Paul Kanitra took a photo of what appears to be multiple drones hovering in the New Jersey sky on Thursday, Dec. 13. (Paul Kanitra / "Fox News @ Night") Monmouth County, N.J., Sheriff Shaun Golden urged officials to declare a state of emergency over the drone sightings, issuing a statement Wednesday evening. The release included a heat map showing the density of drones spotted across his county: A heat map indicating drone activity in Monmouth County, New Jersey. (Courtesy: Monmouth County Sheriff's Office) FOLLOW ALONG HERE FOR THE LATEST UPDATES ON THE NJ DRONE MYSTERY Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., whose district includes parts of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, recounted spending Monday night on a beach where he spoke with several individuals, including a U.S. Coast Guard commanding officer stationed in Barnegat Light. According to the commander, he said, a 47-foot Coast Guard vessel had been closely followed by more than a dozen drones the previous night. Monmouth and Burlington Counties are home to several military installations, including Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. On Thursday, Middletown, N.J., Mayor Tony Perry expressed his "concerns" to Fox News regarding the drone sightings near Naval Weapons Station Earle's waterfront site in his town, 14 miles north of the Colts Neck installation. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "I'm not going to lie to you or to the American people, and I'm not going to say we know something when we don't," Kirby said. "We would never, ever stoop to think that an American citizen was crazy or nuts because of what they're seeing and what they're documenting. We're taking that imagery seriously, and we're doing the best we can to analyze it, and we encourage people to come forward if they have additional sightings and imagery." Joshua Comins is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. He covers media , politics , breaking news and current events. Story tips can be sent to joshua.comins@fox.com .Find the daily horoscope of the 14th day of December 2024, and navigate your day accordingly. Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20): Get yourself to feel better about things. This will not only boost your confidence and make you more adaptable in how you act, but it will also make you feel less fear, jealousy, and hate. Keep your spending in check and only buy things you need. Don't waste time feeling bad about things you did; try to learn from them. Don't forget that eyes can't lie. You'll learn something very important today from the eyes of someone you love. You can get new facts and information at seminars, art shows, and other events. There are lots of fun things you can do with your partner. Friends can make you happy. It's also possible to visit these places and meet new people. Taurus (Apr 21–May 20): Focus your energy on useful things instead of useless ones. Today, people in the job market will need a lot of money, but they won't have enough because of wasted spending in the past. Your high energy and excitement will lead to good results and help ease the stress in your home. Today, your love will come to you as an angel of love if you keep your words open. Today you'll probably have a lot of free time because you know how to give yourself time. You can go to the gym or play any sport in your free time these days. Today you can have a great evening with your partner. You can plan to go to the movies with family or friends today. It could be a great day. Gemini (May 21–Jun 21): Stress can be caused by money issues and having to deal with them. Don't spend right away; you could lose money if you don't look at everything from every angle. Things will not be the same in the family today as you think. There's a chance that someone will argue about something at home today, so stay calm. Wear new clothes and act in a new way when you go out with your partner. Take a walk in the park today to pass the time. But there's a chance you'll get into a fight with someone you don't know there, which will ruin your mood. You'll understand how important it is to be happy in your marriage. You can help your kids do well in school if you do. Cancer (Jun 22–Jul 22): For peace of mind, deal with the things that cause you stress. People you know will help you find new ways to make money. Having fun with family and friends. You need to learn from your loss, because today, being honest can also set you back. Use your high level of confidence to your advantage and go out and meet new people. There may be a fight with the spouse because of the high costs. Take pictures today so you have great moments to look back on tomorrow. Don't forget to use your camera. Leo (Jul 23-Aug 23): For a better life, work on your health and yourself. You'll be able to save later because money will come in all day. The whole family will be happy with any sudden good news at the end of the day. If you go out with friends in the evening, you might meet someone romantically who you didn't expect. You will want to do the things you liked to do when you were a kid today. Online jokes about being married make you laugh. You won't be able to stay upset today, though, because you'll see so many wonderful things about your married life. It can take a long time to do things like get your hair cut or a massage, but you'll feel great afterwards. BY Dr. Sohini Sastri Virgo (Aug 24-Sep 23): Reading something that is engaging is a great way to make your brain work. Invest your money sensibly. Your household can construct a mountain out of a molecular structure. Because of the members of your life partner's family, you can find that your day is a little bit challenging. There is a possibility that you may be forced to go on an unwelcome journey today, which will result in the cancellation of your plans to spend time with your family. Depression could be the result of your spouse intentionally hurting your emotional well-being. Simplifying your actions is the only way to achieve simplicity in your life. In addition to this, you should simplify your behaviour. Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23): Fear and uncertainty might cause you to become mired in a state of bewilderment. Today, you have the opportunity to acquire the skill of how to save money, and by acquiring this skill, you will be able to save your investment. In the event that members of the family behave in a humorous manner, the environment of the house will become bright and joyful. It's possible that you'll have a new perspective on your loved one today. It is possible that you will be upset today as a result of a glitch in some of your jobs, and you will waste your valuable time thinking about it. On the subject of marriage, this is a very wonderful day. These days, you can throw intimate gatherings in your house without informing anyone else. Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22): There will be a lot of energy in you. Today, married people may have to spend a lot of money on school for their kids. Please tell the child to do what you want them to do. Things won't go as planned, though. Your support will definitely make your child feel better about themselves. Be happy and ready for problems when you're in love. Reading an interesting book or magazine today is a good way to spend the day. Your partner might be mad at you because you forgot to tell them something. Making plans for a better future is never a bad thing. Today is a good day to make plans for the future. BY Dr. Sohini Sastri Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21): Meditation and yoga will help you stay mentally healthy and keep you from getting out of shape. Someone may send you money today. This money will help you with a lot of your money issues. Don't worry about school for the kid. There will be no more problems for you right now. They will go away on their own in due time. Wait until you find a new partner to be happy. Today, because you know how quickly time can pass, you'll want to spend time alone, away from everyone. It will also be good for you to do that. In the hardest times of your life, your partner will always be there for you. You can plan to go to the movies with family or friends today. It could be a great day. Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 21): Believe that self-belief is the true test of bravery because it is for this reason that you can get rid of a disease that has been there for a long time. Today is not the time to invest. The members of your family will hold a unique and significant place in your life. Your heart will only be broken if you have a one-sided attachment. Things are not going to go the way you want them to today. Today is a day like that. The interference of a spouse's family can throw off the equilibrium of a married existence. The act of planning for a better tomorrow is never a negative idea. Now is a terrific day to make plans for a prosperous future, so take advantage of it. Aquarius (Jan 22-Feb 19): Self-medicating will end in death. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine, or you might have to take it. To get good long-term results, you should put your money into stocks and mutual funds. You will feel better after a short visit with family and friends after a busy day. Because of what's going on at home, your boyfriend or girlfriend may look very angry today. Try to make them feel better if they are angry. Use your high level of confidence to your advantage and go out and meet new people. Even though things won't go as planned, you and your Hamdam will have a good time. You can watch movies on TV and talk to your friends and family. What could be better? A little work on your part will make your day go like this. BY Dr. Sohini Sastri Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20): You will have a sense of calm and relaxation if you take part in charitable work today. Money will appear out of nowhere, and it will cover all of your expenses, including your bills and other obligations. The people around you will be impressed by your expertise as well as your sense of humor. Going somewhere together is a great way to fill your romantic life with fresh feelings and vitality. You will have some spare time today, and you can put that time to good use by engaging in some Dhyana Yoga. Today will bring you a sense of mental comfort. Spending the evening with your husband today has the potential to be one of the most memorable evenings of your whole life. Today is a day that has the potential to be quite enjoyable; it is possible to make plans to go out with friends or family to watch a movie.

Cryptocurrency Solana SOL/USD has soared in value in recent days, driven by companies filing to launch Solana ETFs, the continued strength of meme coins, and optimism for the crypto sector. On Nov. 21, Solana hit an all-time high, which comes years after the cryptocurrency was nearly left for dead and investors fled after former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested. Here’s a look back at the fall of FTX and Bankman-Fried’s arrest, which may have been a good starting point to buy Solana. What Happened: Solana's all-time high comes with meme cryptocurrencies once again surging in popularity and optimism that ETFs based on the fourth-largest crypto could be approved similarly to Bitcoin BTC/USD and Ethereum ETH/USD ETFs. With a market capitalization of $121.0 billion, Solana ranks fourth trailing only Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoin Tether . While Solana now trades over $200 a coin, the crypto was one of many that fell on previous news surrounding FTX, including the company's bankruptcy and the arrest of founder Sam Bankman-Fried . On Dec. 12, 2022, Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas after criminal charges were announced against him by U.S. prosecutors. He was later found guilty on seven counts of criminal fraud in November 2023. The announcement of the verdict initially caused a decline in the prices of several major cryptocurrencies . Among the charges against the former FTX CEO were wire fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The former FTX CEO was sentenced to 25 years in prison in March 2024. Read Also: If You Invested $100 In Dogecoin When The Meme Coin Launched, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today Investing $1,000 in Solana: The bankruptcy of FTX and arrest of Bankman-Fried were among the top negative headlines for the cryptocurrency sector over the last year. Solana is one of many cryptocurrencies that saw high volatility around those events. The cryptocurrency was also linked closely to FTX, given the cryptocurrency platform’s former large position in the coin and Bankman-Fried once telling a user on Twitter, now known as X, that he would buy all the Solana coins he could at $3 each. For an investor in Solana, the arrest of Bankman-Fried could have been an ideal entry point, considering the cryptocurrency's price drop and subsequent rebound following the event. On Dec. 12, 2022, Solana traded as high as $13.46. A $1,000 investment in the coin at its daily high could have acquired 74.29 SOL. The $1,000 investment would be worth $18,924.63 today. This represents a potential return of 1,792.5% over the past nearly two years. For comparison, the S&P 500 ETF Trust, which tracks the S&P 500 stock market index, is up only 49.2% over the same time period. While it remains to be seen if Solana can continue moving higher, investors who recognized that Bankman-Fried’s arrest and trial would be short-term bearish for cryptocurrency would have been pleasantly rewarded. Read Next: If You Bought $1 Worth Of Bitcoin At Launch, Here’s How Much You’d Have Today This article was previously published by Benzinga and has been updated. Photo: Skorzewiak/Shutterstock.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Alberta cancels foreign worker recruitment trip to United Arab Emirates

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By JOE APU Chairman of the Mercury Maritime Concession Company Limited (MMCC), Rear Admiral Andrew Okoja (Rtd), has urged the newly appointed Chairman of the Ondo State Rowing, Canoeing, and Sailing Association, Tunde Giwa-Daramola, to prioritize the growth of water sports in the state. Admiral Okoja made the call on Thursday during a courtesy visit by Giwa-Daramola to the MMCC corporate headquarters. He emphasized the importance of developing water sports as part of broader marine sector initiatives. While discussing the proposed $30 billion Escravos Seaport Industrial Complex in the Gbamaratou Kingdom, Admiral Okoja, a former president of the Nigeria Rowing, Canoeing, and Sailing Federation, highlighted the inclusion of recreational facilities to promote water sports. “Eighty-five percent of Nigeria’s trade depends on the marine sector, and integrating sports into this ecosystem will engage youth in host communities, provide employment, and enhance recreation,” Okoja stated. Expressing confidence in Giwa-Daramola’s capabilities, he added, “With your experience as a two-time Commodore of the Navy Sailing Club, I am certain you will drive water sports development in Ondo State. The MMCC is ready to support your efforts to ensure athletes from riverine communities are actively involved in these sports.” Admiral Okoja also congratulated Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his electoral victory, noting it reflected the people’s approval of his development agenda. In response, Giwa-Daramola outlined his vision for advancing water sports in the state. He stressed the need to popularize the sports, particularly among riverine communities that have historically produced medal-winning athletes but lack proper facilities. “My appointment by Governor Aiyedatiwa is a call to action. I intend to collaborate with stakeholders to make water sports prominent in Ondo State,” he said. He also sought MMCC’s partnership to establish an International Aquatic Centre in Igbokoda, which would train athletes in Nigeria and across West Africa. Present at the meeting were MMCC General Manager Mr. Patrick Wodah Odey and PR/Marketing Officer Miss Magdalene Amedu, as well as Giwa-Daramola’s technical team. The Ondo State government recently restructured its sports associations, appointing Giwa-Daramola as chairman of the Rowing, Canoeing, and Sailing Association, as part of efforts to revitalize sports in the state.