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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — After three straight losses, including back-to-back blowouts , the San Francisco 49ers needed a get-right game. The Chicago Bears helped provide just that. Brock Purdy carved up Chicago's defense to lead San Francisco to its best offensive output of the season and the defense dominated the Bears in a 38-13 win Sunday that looked a lot more like the team that went to the Super Bowl last season than the one that has struggled in 2024. “I think just the biggest thing was just getting some energy and momentum,” Purdy said. “This league is hard. It’s tough. If you don’t have momentum or energy and belief within a building, it can be really tough.” The problem for San Francisco (6-7) is it might be too late to salvage its playoff hopes. Three blown fourth-quarter leads to division rivals and the lopsided losses at Green Bay and Buffalo the previous two weeks leave the Niners two games out of the playoffs with only four games to go. They might need to win out to get back to the postseason for a fourth straight season, and even then they could need some help because their three division losses will make it tough to win any tiebreakers in the tightly packed NFC West. “If we win every single game, I think we’ve put ourselves in a very good position to either win the division or somehow sneak our way into playoff contention,” tight end George Kittle said. “I thought everyone’s focused on this one week. ... Forget the whole season whether you’ve played like crap the entire season, whether you’ve had missed opportunities, or whether you have a bunch of touchdowns. Whatever it is, flush all that and just focus on this one game.” Big plays. The Niners repeatedly gashed the Bears for big plays as the passing game looked as good as it has all season. Purdy had eight completions go for at least 20 yards — tied for the most in any game for the 49ers since at least 1991 — with Kittle catching four of them, Isaac Guerendo two and one each for Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings. Kickoffs. Jake Moody attempted two line-drive kicks as San Francisco tried to pin Chicago deep instead of allowing a touchback. But both kicks landed shy of the landing zone at the 20, giving the Bears the ball at the 40. DL Yetur Gross-Matos. The Niners have been struggling to generate a pass rush with Nick Bosa sidelined, but Gross-Matos made a big impact on Sunday. He had a career-high three sacks in the game after coming into the game with just one this season. S Ji'Ayir Brown. The second-year safety lost his starting job with the return of Talanoa Hufanga from a wrist injury. Brown played 15 defensive snaps in a spot role and was beat on a TD pass to Rome Odunze in his limited action. Guerendo has a sprained foot and will be evaluated later this week to see if he can play. ... OL Ben Bartch will likely go on IR after suffering a high ankle sprain Sunday. ... LB Dre Greenlaw could return this week for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon in the Super Bowl. ... DL Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) and LT Trent Williams (ankle) will be evaluated this week but there is no timeline on when they will return. ... LG Aaron Banks cleared the concussion protocol and should play this week. ... LB Dee Winters (ankle), S Malik Mustapha (chest, shoulder) and LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles are day-to-day. 305 — The 49ers outgained the Bears by 305 yards in the first half for the ninth best advantage in a first half since at least 1991. The 319 yards for San Francisco were the most by any team in a first half this season and the 4 yards allowed were the fewest. The 49ers host the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLChina economy ends 2024 on mixed note amid Trump 2.0 concernsDon’t be fooled, Russia’s economy is teetering
CES 2025: What to Expect From the Giant Tech ExpoBRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVONIX Limited (NASDAQ: NVX, ASX: NVX) ("NOVONIX” or the "Company”), a leading battery materials and technology company announced today the Company's participation in the American Active Anode Material Producers' ("AAAMP”) petition to the U.S. Department of Commerce ("Commerce”) and the International Trade Commission ("ITC”) to investigate whether China is exporting natural and synthetic graphite used to make lithium-ion battery anode material at unfair prices to the United States. 1 The filing asserts China is harming the nascent domestic graphite industry by exporting artificially cheap battery-grade graphite into the U.S., denying North American producers a fair opportunity to enter the market. Experts at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, the law firm handling the case, estimate dumping margins as high as 920%. If the investigation proves conclusive, Commerce will assess the use of additional tariffs equal to the extent of unfair pricing by the Chinese. China currently has over 95% market share for battery grade graphite. 2 Dr. Chris Burns, CEO of NOVONIX, said, "This is an important issue to address on the path to strengthening the production of critical minerals here in the U.S. and bringing fair competition to the global marketplace. We hope filing this case will bring transparency to the graphite anode market and drive further government action to utilize policies and tariffs in a manner commensurate with China's unfair trade practices.” NOVONIX's Riverside facility, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is poised to become the first large-scale production site dedicated to high-performance synthetic graphite for the battery sector in North America. It is slated to begin commercial production in 2025 with plans to grow output to 20,000 tonnes per annum to meet current customer commitments. Previously, the Company announced that the Department of Energy's ("DOE”) Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains ("MESC”) awarded the Company a US$100 million grant 3 and that it was selected for a US$103 million investment tax credit 4 towards funding the Riverside facility. NOVONIX also recently announced receiving a conditional commitment from the DOE Loan Programs Office ("LPO”) for a direct loan of up to US$754.8 million to be applied towards partially financing a proposed new production facility also to be located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 5 This case was filed by the AAAMP which is comprised of four members of the North American Graphite Alliance ("NAGA”), including NOVONIX, alongside two additional graphite anode material producers in the United States. NAGA represents American and Canadian producers of battery-grade natural and synthetic graphite, both of which are used to create anode material for lithium-ion batteries. NAGA encourages the U.S. Federal government to craft and implement policies, programs, and funding opportunities that support growing the domestic graphite industry. This announcement has been authorised for release by Admiral Robert J Natter, USN Ret., Chairman. About NOVONIX NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The Company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite material manufacturing operations, and has developed a patented all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. 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We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. 1 American-Graphite-Producers-File-Trade-Case-with-U.S.-Government-Over-Chinas-Manipulation-of-Global-Graphite-Market.pdf 2 Benchmark Minerals Intelligence Anode Price Assessment September 2024 3 NOVONIX Finalizes US$100 Million Grant Award from U.S. Department of Energy - NOVONIX 4 U.S. Government Selects NOVONIX to Receive US$103 Million in Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credits - NOVONIX 5 NOVONIX Offered Conditional Commitment for US$754 Million Loan from the U.S. Department of Energy for New Synthetic Graphite Manufacturing Plant in Tennessee - NOVONIXSmartSky Files $1B+ Antitrust Lawsuit Alleging Gogo Business Aviation Acted as an "Abusive Monopolist"
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Spectral Capital Appoints Dr Moshik Cohen As Chief Technology Officer( MENAFN - ABN Newswire) Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC) (FRA:A3Y) (OTCMKTS:ALTHF) is pleased to announce the execution of a third offtake Heads of Agreement (HOA) between Axsol GmbH (Axsol) and Altech Batteries GmbH. - Strategic Heads of Agreement - Executed with Axsol GmbH (Axsol) - Certified supplier to NATO - Offtake for 10MWh in first year, then rising to 30MWh in subsequent years - Option to increase to 120MWh per subject to availability - For the first five (5) years of production - Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Western Defence Industries - Cooperation for multisystem battery management system (BMS) Axsol is a leading, award-winning provider of integrated renewable energy solutions and is based in Germany. Axsol leverages its expertise in diverse battery technologies and systems, alongside specialised equipment, to seamlessly integrate solar, wind, hydrogen energy and fuel cell solutions. These advanced energy systems ensure safe and reliable energy supply across multiple industries. Altech has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Axsol to supply the western defence industry with CERENERGY(R) battery technology. As a certified supplier to NATO and select western allied forces, Axsol's involvement will streamline qualification procedures, enabling early market entry and sales of CERENERGY(R) batteries. These highly robust, durable and non-flammable batteries are ideally suited for defence applications and government agencies. Additionally, Altech will collaborate with Axsol to leverage its expertise and know-how in efficiently managing and integrating various battery technologies with multiple energy supply sources using its advanced energy management system, "AXOS." Future Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are expected to incorporate multiple battery technologies tailored for different applications. As such, smart integration is essential to ensure their efficient, reliable and cost-effective operation. Key Terms of the Agreement - Deliveries are expected to commence in Q1 2027 at the earliest, following the commissioning of Altech's production plant. - Technical specifications and guarantees will align with the provided data sheet. - A confidential price per GridPack has been agreed upon. - Minimum purchase targets are set at: o 10 MWh in 2027; and o 20 MWh in 2028; and o 30 MWh annually from 2029 to 2031. - Subject to availability, maximum purchase targets are: o 30 MWh in 2027; and o 60 MWh in 2028; and o 120 MWh annually from 2029 to 2031. - Axsol is the exclusive distribution partner for Altech CERENERGY(R) batteries to western defence industries. - Altech and Axsol will collaborate on the development of a multisystem battery management system. Management Comment - CEO Iggy Tan "We are delighted to have secured such a competent partner in Axsol, enabling Altech to enter the highly attractive defence-related market segment with our CERENERGY(R) GridPack Battery Energy Storage System. Axsol's strong interest in our technology highlights the unique advantages of Altech's CERENERGY(R) Sodium Chloride Solid State Battery technology and the exceptional unique selling points we bring to the market." Altech Batteries Limited (ASX:ATC) (FRA:A3Y) is a specialty battery technology company that has a joint venture agreement with world leading German battery institute Fraunhofer IKTS ("Fraunhofer") to commercialise the revolutionary CERENERGY(R) Sodium Alumina Solid State (SAS) Battery. CERENERGY(R) batteries are the game-changing alternative to lithium-ion batteries. CERENERGY(R) batteries are fire and explosion-proof; have a life span of more than 15 years and operate in extreme cold and desert climates. The battery technology uses table salt and is lithium-free; cobalt-free; graphite-free; and copper-free, eliminating exposure to critical metal price rises and supply chain concerns. The joint venture is commercialising its CERENERGY(R) battery, with plans to construct a 100MWh production facility on Altech's land in Saxony, Germany. The facility intends to produce CERENERGY(R) battery modules to provide grid storage solutions to the market. MENAFN17122024000111011020ID1109005184 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Nottingham Forest sweating on key fitness doubt for Arsenal clash
Article content Beloved Edmonton theatre artist Julien Arnold died on stage Sunday night at Citadel Theatre, sending reverberations throughout the local theatre community and beyond. The prolific actor and founding member of Free Will Players was playing generous and loving Fezziwig — a character with qualities Arnold shared — in the long-ago Christmas Eve party scene witnessed by Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Past. Old Scrooge’s words about his kindly old master Fizziwig seem appropriate here of the local actor, instructor and mentor: “Say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count ’em up: what then? The happiness he gives is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.” A statement from Punctuate Theatre, where Arnold’s wife Sheiny Satanove serves as managing direction, said he left us “as he lived—immersed in his passion for theatre.” “Julien was a cherished member of the Edmonton theatre community whose warmth, talent, and generosity touched so many lives,” the statement said. The theatre has set up a fundraiser to support his wife, and details about a memorial service will be announced soon, the statement said. “Julien’s presence will forever be missed, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him,” it concluded. Besides playing Bob Cratchit then Scrooge in previous Citadel Christmas Carols, Arnold was also Marley in the new, Lianna Makuch-directed production, running until Dec. 24. Among his many talents, he also sang and played the banjo and mandolin — which he played with his partner Sheiny Satanove during the pandemic. Arnold lived in Tanzania with his extended family until he was five in 1969, later getting a BFA in 1989 and an MFA in directing, both from the University of Alberta. Other Citadel productions Arnold was in over his three-decade career include The Importance of Being Earnest, Clue, The Garneau Block, Ring of Fire, Once, Spamalot, Beauty and the Beast, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Wizard of Oz, Travels with My Aunt, The Royal Hunt of the Sun and Richard III. With Free Will, he regularly appeared in summer productions of Shakespeare standards including, lately, The Merchant of Venice and The Merry Wives of Windsor. Arnold was an integral player in many of Stewart Lemoine’s comedies, lending his effervescent talent to Cocktails at Pam’s, The Glittering Heart, Shockers Delight!, Happy Toes, The Ambassador’s Wives, The Scent of Compulsion and The Finest of Strangers. Other notable roles include The Little Mermaid, The Finest of Strangers, Million Dollar Quartet, The Suburban Motel, A Skull in Connemara, The Wrong People Have Money, King Lear, The Taming of the Shrew, As You Like It, Two and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Fringe goers also saw him shine in A Picasso, which earned him a Sterling Award for Outstanding Fringe Performance by an Actor, and he took on the director role in his own The Atlas Theatre Collective for The Lonesome West at Roxy Theatre, Going to St. Ives at Varscona and Sirens at the 2018 Fringe. He most recently played multiple roles in Theatro Live!’s horror The Woman in Black. Edmonton’s theatre community took to social media to mourn the actor. Christy Greenwood, owner of costume store the Theatre Garage, said on Facebook she met Arnold at the Citadel 20 years ago. “He was an actor, I was a dresser on A Christmas Carol,” she said. “He was warm, welcoming and hilarious, even if he drove us crazy with his dirty sock drawers and empty cans of beans in his dressing room lol. As a 20-something-old-kid and certainly green, Julien was always cheerful and kind. I loved working with him.” Others remembered him for his great sense of humour. As one example of the actor’s humour, whenever anything would go slightly wrong in a tech rehearsal, or if there was a small audience at a performance, Arnold would say, “Cancel show! Wobbly pops!” Arnold was deeply loved by audiences and his fellow artists alike, and will be sorely missed. Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don’t miss the news you need to know — add EdmontonJournal.com and EdmontonSun.com to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii could be available to play against Ireland on Saturday after the Wallabies’ medical staff ruled out any structural damage to his wrist after the Test rookie appeared to injure it in Sunday’s 14-point defeat against Scotland. Suaalii hurt his right wrist after tackling Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu with only 30 minutes gone in the game. The centre immediately left the field after losing function in his arm and experiencing severe pain but is recovering well enough to take part in training this week in Dublin ahead of the Wallabies’ final Test of the year. Suaalii was only starting his second game for the Wallabies, after his impressive debut against England and an 18-minute appearance off the bench against Wales. The early loss of Suaalii made life even more difficult for the Wallabies, with three tries conceded in his absence. Second-rower Jeremy Williams is also available for selection for the Wallabies against Ireland after illness ruled him out of the matchday squad just before kick-off against Scotland. Williams’ return is timely given Will Skelton has returned to his club La Rochelle in France, due to the Ireland Test falling outside World Rugby’s designated international window. The Wallabies are the chosen opponents for the Irish Rugby Football Union’s 150th-anniversary celebrations and will hope for an improved performance after being so clinically dispatched in Edinburgh. Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa revealed the team’s bitter disappointment after the game in Edinburgh at losing the opportunity of playing for a Grand Slam on Saturday. “The feeling in there was tough, like no one said a word, you could see the body language of the boys straight after the game,” Alaalatoa said. “Because there was real belief, that we could win the Grand Slam and that came through the way that we prepared throughout the whole year and the way that the whole squad has contributed. “So that’s footy I guess, and it wasn’t our night ... so we push on to the next goal, which is to beat Ireland in Dublin.” Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the ground after getting injured. Credit: Getty Images The Wallabies conceded 14 penalties in Edinburgh, their second-highest total under coach Joe Schmidt, only bettered by 15 against South Africa in their first game of the Rugby Championship in July. Alaalatoa experienced not only the frustration of the team’s disciplinary errors, but also the failure of their defensive system, after the team missed 34 tackles. “Especially around that first half, it was probably just the quality of our tackle, just finishing off those tackles ... our discipline, which are things that we can control,” Alaalatoa said. “So that’s the message for us as leaders, and through the coaches as well, that the momentum we gave them was through things that we can control.” Like the Wallabies, Ireland have two victories and one defeat in November, winning against Fiji and Argentina and losing to New Zealand. Alaalatoa is aware of the scale of the challenge in Dublin, but is motivated by upsetting the form book. “(It’s) very important, Ireland obviously have been number one in the world for a while now, or number one and number two, and they’ve been a quality side for years, so we know how important this is, but I think more so for ourselves as well,” Alaalatoa said. “To come away three (wins) and one (defeat) will be awesome for our group. So, yeah, the boys are well aware of the challenge ahead, off the back of a short turn around. I’m sure the boys will prepare really well for it.” News, results and expert analysis from the weekend of sport sent every Monday. Sign up for our Sport newsletter .
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