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One of the top wrestlers from the United States is set to make her MMA debut on Friday when U.S. Olympic trials runner-up Forrest Molinari competes for the first time in a featured bout at the Borroka 1 event in Las Vegas. But Molinari’s entry into the sport is actually a rarity compared to many of the top men’s wrestlers from the U.S., who flock to MMA after their competitive careers on the mats are over. While 2004 Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann was the first seriously credential women’s wrestler to make a sizable impact in the sport, she also remains the only woman with any Olympic wrestling experience to compete the UFC level. Two-time World bronze medalist Tatiana Suarez is another example but largely the top women’s wrestlers haven’t made the transition into MMA at least in the same numbers as their male counterparts. “I think obviously in the states, men and women’s freestyle wrestling is so good and we’re one of the best countries in the world,” Molinari explained. “I think where the sports are at in their lifetime cycles and that’s why you’re seeing a difference. Now with the women’s side, we’re growing so fast and we’re showing year after year we’re a force to be reckoned with, we’re challenging the best people in the world and we’re a powerhouse. I think that is fueling more women to stay in wrestling longer. That’s an exciting time to a part of women’s wrestling when we are showing that we’re so good. “On the men’s side, we’re already so deep, you’re seeing more and more guys go wrestle for other countries because they can’t make our teams in the states but they can go medal at the World and Olympic level games. We’re just that deep.” Women’s wrestling has exploded at the international level in recent years but it’s easy to forget that the Olympics didn’t even feature a women’s division until 2004. Over the past 20 years, women’s wrestling has evolved at an exponential rate but Molinari knows that growth has primarily led to more people getting involved at the collegiate athletics and then moving onto compete at the national and international level. But Molinari believes as time passes with more and more women competing in wrestling, that the numbers of athletes eventually moving to MMA will only increase. “I just think where the sports are at in their life cycles is why you’re seeing that difference where a lot of women aren’t going over to MMA,” Molinari said. “But a lot of guys are going to MMA because the depth is just so much that after a while these guys are like I’m just not breaking through that final level to become a World champ or whatever part they’re trying to get to but maybe MMA, I can do this. “They just see the difference in their skill and athleticism and the grit that wrestlers have. That’s what I think it is right now. They’re just in different stages.” A post shared by Borroka Promotions (@borrokapromotions) With her debut fight now just days away, Molinari really hopes that she can serve as an example to more women’s wrestlers interested in getting involved with fighting in the future. MMA isn’t going to be for everybody but Molinari has really learned to embrace every aspect of the sport since she really dedicated herself to training six months ago. “I’m hoping I can change that,” Molinari said. “No one has come over from women’s wrestling in a long time and obviously everyone knew I was going to fight but now it’s actually here. It’s different when it’s actually here and you’ve been waiting years for this to happen. I’m hoping I can go in there and really put women’s wrestling on the map in a different way for MMA. That can pave the way for a lot more women to come over after their wrestling careers. “Hopefully more girls see me fight and dominate the same way I did in wrestling and want to try it. There are a lot of tough, gritty girls out there that could do very well in MMA.” Perhaps the most encouraging part about Molinari’s transition into MMA has been her ability to fall in love with the sport in much the same way she did with wrestling. There were definitely days when she got frustrated — particularly during some early jiu-jitsu classes — but she’s really started to love the sport and she expects more women’s wrestlers will do the same in the future. “We’re only six months into MMA but I can feel the hunger for it is the same,” Molinari said. “It’s not like I was wrestling and I was so hungry in wrestling to be the best and then I come to MMA and I’m just doing it for fun. No, I’m doing this to be the best just like in wrestling. That’s where that passion is the same.”WASHINGTON — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop for the airline. The order, which prevented planes from taking off, was issued at the airline's request. The airline said in an email that the problem was caused by trouble with vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. An American Airlines employee wearing looks toward quiet check-in counters Tuesday in the American terminal at Miami International Airport in Miami. Dennis Tajer, a spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association, a union representing American Airlines pilots, said the airline told pilots at 7 a.m. Eastern that there was an outage affecting the system known as FOS. It handles different types of airline operations, including dispatch, flight planning, passenger boarding, as well as an airplane's weight and balance data, he said. Some components of FOS have gone down in the past, but a systemwide outage is rare, Tajer said. Flights were delayed across American's major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company. Out of the 3,901 domestic and international American Airlines flights scheduled for Tuesday, 19 were canceled. Cirium noted that the vast majority of flights departed within two hours of their scheduled departure time. A similar percentage — 36% — arrived at their destinations as scheduled. Meanwhile, the flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that 3,712 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed Tuesday, with 55 flights canceled. It did not show any flights from American Airlines. Cirium said Dallas-Fort Worth, New York's Kennedy Airport and Charlotte, North Carolina, saw the greatest number of delays. Washington, Chicago and Miami experienced considerably fewer delays. Amid the travel problems, significant rain and snow were expected in the Pacific Northwest at least into Christmas Day. Showers and thunderstorms developed in the South. Freezing rain was reported in the Mid-Atlantic region near Baltimore and Washington, and snow fell in New York. Because the holiday travel period lasts weeks, airports and airlines typically have smaller peak days than they do during the rush around Thanksgiving, but the grind of one hectic day followed by another takes a toll on flight crews. Any hiccups — a winter storm or a computer outage — can snowball into massive disruptions. That is how Southwest Airlines stranded 2 million travelers in December 2022, and Delta Air Lines suffered a smaller but significant meltdown after a worldwide technology outage in July caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations even more disruptive than during slower periods. That is especially true for smaller budget airlines that have fewer flights and fewer options for rebooking passengers. Only the largest airlines, including American, Delta and United, have "interline agreements" that let them put stranded customers on another carrier's flights. An American Airlines employee wearing a Santa Claus hat walks through the American terminal Tuesday at Miami International Airport in Miami. This will be the first holiday season since a Transportation Department rule took effect that requires airlines to give customers an automatic cash refund for a canceled or significantly delayed flight. Most air travelers were already eligible for refunds, but they often had to request them. Passengers still can ask to get rebooked, which is often a better option than a refund during peak travel periods. Finding a last-minute flight on another airline tends to be expensive. An American spokesperson said Tuesday was not a peak travel day for the airline — with about 2,000 fewer flights than the busiest days — so the airline had somewhat of a buffer to manage the delays. The groundings happened as millions of travelers were expected to fly over the next 10 days. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 40 million passengers through Jan. 2. Airlines expect to have their busiest days on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations more disruptive than during slower periods. Even with just a brief outage, the cancellations have a cascading effect that can take days to clear up. About 90% of Americans traveling far from home over the holidays will be in cars, according to AAA. "Airline travel is just really high right now, but most people do drive to their destinations, and that is true for every holiday," AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz said. Gasoline prices are similar to last year. The nationwide average Thursday was $3.04 a gallon, down from $3.13 a year ago, according to AAA. Charging an electric vehicle averages just under 35 cents per per kilowatt hour, but varies by state. Transportation-data firm INRIX says travel times on the nation's highways could be up to 30% longer than normal over the holidays, with Sunday expected to see the heaviest traffic. "It's not the destination, it's the journey," said American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. Ralph clearly was not among the travellers on one of more than 350 cancelled or 1,400 delayed flights after a worldwide tech outage caused by an update to Crowdstrike's "Falcon Sensor" software in July of 2023. U.S. airlines carried nearly 863 million travellers in 2023, with Canadian carriers accounting for another 150 million, many of whom experienced lost luggage, flight delays, cancellations, or were bumped off their flights. It's unclear how many of them were compensated for these inconveniences. Suffice it to say, posting a crabby rant on social media might temporarily soothe anger, but it won't put wasted money back in pockets. Money.ca shares what to know in order to be compensated for the three most common air travel headaches. Bags elected to go on a vacay without you? Check off the following: If you expect a large payout, think again. Tariffs (air carrier contracts) limit the compensation amounts for "loss of, damage to, or the delay in delivery of baggage or other personal property." In the case of Air Canada, the maximum payout is $1,500 per passenger in the currency of the country where the baggage was processed. To raise that limit, purchase a Declaration of Higher Value for each leg of the trip. The charge is $0.50 for each $100, in which case the payout limit is $2,500. For Delta Air Lines, passengers are entitled to up to $3,800 in baggage compensation, though how much you'll receive depends on your flight. Delta will pay up to $2,080 for delayed, lost, and damaged baggage for international travellers, almost half of what U.S. domestic passengers can claim. If your flight is marked delayed for more than 30 minutes, approach the gate agent and politely request food and hotel vouchers to be used within the airport or nearby. Different air carriers and jurisdictions have their own compensation policies when flights are delayed or cancelled. For example, under European Union rules, passengers may receive up to 600 Euros, even when travelling on a non-EU carrier. Similarly, the DOT states that travellers are entitled to a refund "if the airline cancelled a flight, regardless of the reason, and the consumer chooses not to travel." However, US rules regarding delays are complicated. Some air carriers, such as Air Canada, do not guarantee their flight schedules. They're also not liable for cancellations or changes due to "force majeure" such as weather conditions or labour disruptions. If the delay is overnight, only out-of-town passengers will be offered hotel accommodation. Nevertheless, many airlines do offer some compensation for the inconvenience. If your flight is marked delayed for more than 30 minutes, approach the gate agent and politely request food and hotel vouchers to be used within the airport or nearby. In terms of cash compensation, what you'll get can differ significantly based on things like departure location, time, carrier, and ticket class. The DOT offers a helpful delay and cancellations dashboard designed to keep travellers informed about their compensation rights. The dashboard is particularly helpful because, as the DOT states on its website, "whether you are entitled to a refund depends on a lot of factors—such as the length of the delay, the length of the flight, and your particular circumstances." The Canadian Transportation Agency is proposing air passenger protection regulations that guarantee financial compensation to travellers experiencing flight delays and cancellations, with the level of compensation varying depending on the situation and how much control the air carrier had. The proposed regulations include the following: The airline is obligated to complete the passenger's itinerary. If the new ticket is for a lower class of service, the air carrier would have to refund the cost difference; if the booking is in a higher class of service, passengers cannot be charged extra. If the passenger declines the ticket, the airline must give a full refund, in addition to the prescribed compensation. For overnight delays, the air carrier needs to provide hotel accommodation and transportation free-of-charge. Again, if you are unsatisfied, the Canadian Transportation Agency or Department of Transportation may advocate on your behalf. Passengers get bumped because airlines overbook. When this happens, the air carrier must compensate you. For international flights in the US, the rate is 200% of your one-way fare to your final destination, with a $675 maximum. If the airline does not make travel arrangements for you, the payout is 400% of your one-way fare to a maximum of $1,350. To qualify, you must check-in by the stated deadline, which on international flights can be up to 3 hours ahead. Keep in mind that if you accept the cash, you are no longer entitled to any further compensation, nor are you guaranteed to be rebooked on a direct flight or similar type of seat. Don't be too quick to give up your boarding pass. Negotiate for the best compensation deal that would include cash, food and hotel vouchers, flight upgrade, lounge passes, as well as mileage points. But avoid being too greedy—if the gate attendant is requesting volunteers and you wait too long, you'll miss the offer. According to Air Canada's tariff, if a passenger is involuntarily bumped, they'll receive $200, in cash or bank draft, for up to a two-hour delay; $400 for a 2-6 hours delay; and $800 if the delay is over six hours. (Air Canada was forced to raise its payouts in 2013 due to passenger complaints.) The new rules would raise the payout significantly: $900 for up to six hours; $1,800 for 6-9; and $2,400 for more than nine hours, all to be paid within 48 hours. Statistically speaking, Delta Airlines is the carrier most likely to bump. A few years ago, Delta raised its payout maximum to $9,950, while United Airlines tops out at $10,000. This story was produced by Money.ca and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Bangladesh should enhance the quality of its workforce, embrace innovation, upskill the labour force and harness the expertise of the non-resident Bangladeshis (NBRs) to thrive globally, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said today. With improved ICT infrastructure and strategic rebranding, Bangladesh can position itself as a hub for investment, technology and partnerships along with getting ready to compete in the digital future, he said. The adviser made the comments as the chief guest of the NRB Conclave 2024. The daylong event, held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka with the theme "Transforming Bangladesh through knowledge remittance", aims to create a formal framework for involving NRBs as catalysts for national transformation, according to the Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF), the organiser. The BBF organised the event with cooperation of Prime Bank PLC, bKash Limited and Team Group BD. The conclave highlights the power of expertise and innovation of the non-resident Bangladeshis, Foreign Affairs Secretary Jashim Uddin said. Beyond financial remittances, the migrant Bangladeshis have the potential to revolutionise sectors like investment, technology, skill development, and nation branding, positioning Bangladesh as a competitive player at the global stage. "The NRB Conclave 2024 stems from our firm belief that Bangladesh's future lies not only in the strength of its economy but also in the brilliance of its global citizens," said Shariful Islam, founder and managing director of the BBF. Over 10 million NBRs are contributing across industries worldwide, he said. "We are uniquely positioned to harness their expertise to drive innovation, investment and sustainable development." The conclave featured three keynote sessions, four panel discussions, one project-launching session, and a session on national branding context sharing. Bangladesh should enhance the quality of its workforce, embrace innovation, upskill the labour force and harness the expertise of the non-resident Bangladeshis (NBRs) to thrive globally, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said today. With improved ICT infrastructure and strategic rebranding, Bangladesh can position itself as a hub for investment, technology and partnerships along with getting ready to compete in the digital future, he said. The adviser made the comments as the chief guest of the NRB Conclave 2024. The daylong event, held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka with the theme "Transforming Bangladesh through knowledge remittance", aims to create a formal framework for involving NRBs as catalysts for national transformation, according to the Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF), the organiser. The BBF organised the event with cooperation of Prime Bank PLC, bKash Limited and Team Group BD. The conclave highlights the power of expertise and innovation of the non-resident Bangladeshis, Foreign Affairs Secretary Jashim Uddin said. Beyond financial remittances, the migrant Bangladeshis have the potential to revolutionise sectors like investment, technology, skill development, and nation branding, positioning Bangladesh as a competitive player at the global stage. "The NRB Conclave 2024 stems from our firm belief that Bangladesh's future lies not only in the strength of its economy but also in the brilliance of its global citizens," said Shariful Islam, founder and managing director of the BBF. Over 10 million NBRs are contributing across industries worldwide, he said. "We are uniquely positioned to harness their expertise to drive innovation, investment and sustainable development." The conclave featured three keynote sessions, four panel discussions, one project-launching session, and a session on national branding context sharing.ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cam Skattebo and Arizona State are on quite a run in their Big 12 debut after being the preseason pick to finish at the bottom of the conference. Now the Sun Devils will represent their new 16-team league in the 12-team College Football Playoff after a 45-19 win over Iowa State in the Big 12 championship game Saturday. The tough-running Skattebo had 170 yards rushing, including a 28-yard gain on the first offensive snap. There were long, tackle-evading runs to open the two drives he ended with short touchdowns, and he later turned a short pass into another score. “I've got the best seat in the house,” said Sam Leavitt, the freshman quarterback who hands off to Skattebo. “Get ready for a gain of 5 or whatever, and I just see the dude kind of weaving through some traffic ... and busts loose." The Sun Devils (11-2, No. 15 CFP), with their 34-year-old head coach Kenny Dillingham, take a six-game winning streak into the playoff. Iowa State (10-3, No. 16 CFP), which already had the first 10-win season in the program’s 133-year history, trailed 24-10 before turnovers in its own territory on its first three drives after halftime. Arizona State capitalized with Leavitt throwing touchdowns each time. “It doesn’t get that much more deflating than that,” Cyclones coach Matt Campbell said. “Their ability to take care of the football and our inability to do that in the third quarter was just paralyzing.” Skattebo struck the Heisman Trophy pose multiple times during the game, and he wore a Big 12 championship T-shirt afterward. “Nobody respects the fact that I’m the best running back in the country. And I’m going to stand on that,” he said. “I'm going to keep proving people wrong. And whatever NFL team takes me is going to get a gem.” That can wait until after Arizona State's guaranteed playoff spot as one of the five highest-ranked conference champions. The Sun Devils almost certainly will rank below Mountain West champion Boise State (12-1, No 10). That would give the Broncos a first-round bye and send the Sun Devils on the road for a first-round game, much to the dismay of Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark , who before the title game re-iterated his feelings about that. “Last year, they left a team out because of a quarterback (then-undefeated Florida State). We're 11-1 with our starting quarterback, having beat four ranked teams and we won the Big 12 championship,” Dillingham said. “We made a standard that the quarterback is that valuable ... I definitely think we should host a game.” Xavier Guillory had TD catches of 8 and 21 yards in a 71-second span after the Iowa State turnovers. Skattebo then turned a third-down swing pass into a 33-yard score for a 45-10 lead that he punctuated with one of his Heisman poses. Skattebo's 2,074 yards from scrimmage (1,568 rushing and 506 receiving) are a single-season school record. Before his 3-yard TD, Skattebo had a 47-yard run when he spun away at the line from defenders, then shrugged off others. He had a 2-yard score in the final minute of the first half after a 53-yard run, again after contact at the line before twisting and turning through chasing Cyclones. “He’s an ‘A’ player, and he played an ‘A’ game today,” Campbell said. “In these moments, you need your ‘A’ players to play ‘A’ football, and he certainly did it.” Even without injured leading receiver Jordan Tyson , the Sun Devils had plenty of big plays. Leavitt's first pass was a 22-yarder to Melquan Stovall, who later had a 63-yard catch to convert a fourth-and-1. Arizona State had six plays of more than 20 yards — all in the first half, when the longest play by Iowa State was 19 yards. The Cyclones' got a late 25-yard TD pass from Rocco Becht to Jaylin Noel, one of their two 1,000-yard receivers. Tyson, who had 624 yards receiving in five November games, injured his left arm in the second half of the regular-season finale against Arizona. Becht has thrown TD passes in 17 consecutive game. His 3-yarder to Carson Hansen on the Cyclones' opening drive gave them their only lead at 7-3. Becht completed 21 of 35 pass for 214 yards and two TDs. Arizona State has its first outright conference title since winning the Pac-10 in 1996. After going 3-9 in their final Pac-12 season, the Sun Devils' eight-win improvement is a school record — the previous was five. Arizona State and Indiana (11-1) are the only FBS schools with eight-win improvements over last year. Iowa State got into November undefeated for the first time since 1938. The Cyclones then lost back-to-back games before winning three in a row to get into their second Big 12 title game. They lost to Oklahoma in the 2020 game. Arizona State finds out Sunday who and where it will start the playoff. Iowa State waits for its bowl destination, likely either the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio or the Pop Tarts Bowl in Orlando. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballTrump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OneMedNet Corporation (Nasdaq: ONMD) (“OneMedNet” or the “Company”), a global provider of clinical imaging innovation and curator of regulatory-grade Imaging Real World Data (“iRWDTM”), inclusive of electronic health records, laboratory results and, uniquely, medical imaging, today announced the Company received an expected notice (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that, due to the Company’s failure to timely file its Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024 (the “New Delinquent Filing”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Rule”), which requires the timely filing of all required periodic reports with the SEC. Previously, Nasdaq granted the Company an exception until December 11, 2024 to file its delinquent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 (collectively with the New Delinquent Filing, the “Delinquent Filings”). As a result, any additional Nasdaq exception to allow the Company to regain compliance with all delinquent filings, including the New Delinquent Filing, will be required to be filed by December 11, 2024. In accordance with Nasdaq’s listing rules, the Company has until December 6, 2024 to submit to Nasdaq an update to the Company’s original plan to regain compliance with the Rule. The Company is working diligently to complete the Delinquent Filings. The Company intends to file the Delinquent Filings as soon as practicable to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules. No assurance can be given that the Company will be able to regain compliance with the aforementioned listing requirement or maintain compliance with the other continued listing requirements set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s common stock or warrants on The Nasdaq Capital Market. About OneMedNet Corporation OneMedNet provides innovative solutions that unlock the significant value contained within the Real-World Data (“RWD”) repositories of over 1,400 healthcare system and provider sites that currently comprise its iRWDTM network. OneMedNet’s proprietary iRWDTM platform provides secure, comprehensive management of diverse clinical data types, including electronic health records, ECGs, EEGs, prescriptions, physician notes, laboratory results, and uniquely, medical imaging. Employing its robust iRWDTM platform, the Company securely de-identifies, searches, and curates the clinical data, bringing a wealth of internal and third-party research opportunities to its drug, medical device and imaging/diagnostic AI development customers. OneMedNet’s platform is designed to address diverse clinical requirements across various domains, such as rare diseases, central nervous system disorders, oncology, cardiology and women’s health. The Company is committed to delivering precise and robust research support services that span the entire continuum of care. This commitment is a cornerstone of OneMedNet’s strategy to enhance patient outcomes and help pave the next wave of healthcare innovation. For more information, please visit www.onemednet.com . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. In addition, from time to time, we or our representatives may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including: our financial performance and projections; our growth in revenue and earnings; and our business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “hopes” or the negative of these or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our ability to change the direction of OneMedNet; our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; the competitive environment of our business; the timeline for the Company to regain compliance with the listing rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC relating to the timely filing of periodic reports with the SEC; risks inherent with investing in Bitcoin, including Bitcoin’s volatility; and our ability to implement our Bitcoin treasury strategy and its effects on our business. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about us. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives might not occur. OneMedNet Contacts: Michael Wong, Director of Marketing Phone: 800.918.7189 Email: michael.wong@onemednet.com SOURCE: ONEMEDNET CORPORATIONSaquon Barkley on Eagles Winning NFC East: Didn't Know Shirt & Hat Games Were a ThingScholarship News: Good news for Indians! You will get this many lakh rupees every year for studying in FranceGamers and tech enthusiasts eyeing RTX 50 series for their next computer upgrade might want to brace their wallets. While these graphics cards promise cutting-edge performance and technology, early leaks suggest a hefty price tag that could surprise even seasoned PC builders. RTX 5080 price leaks spark discussions Ahead of the CES 2025 unveiling in January, leaks from insider “Vex” have given a glimpse into the RTX 50 series pricing. Vex’s YouTube video revealed a leaked listing from an Australian retailer, pricing the variant of the RTX 5080 at 2,799 Australian dollars — equivalent to around $1,740. This figure, while unofficial, highlights the potential costliness of the new series. It’s important to note that final prices could vary due to regional taxes and retail markups. The RTX 5080 is rumoured to feature 16 GB of DDR7 VRAM, a specification consistent with previous leaks. This advanced memory type, along with expected performance improvements, likely contributes to the card’s steep price. Analysts at suggest that the RTX 5080 will deliver significant performance gains over the RTX 40 series, making it a strong contender for demanding gamers and content creators. Nvidia’s Founders Edition could offer a slightly more affordable alternative for those hesitant about premium third-party cards. According to , this base model might be priced between $1,200 and $1,500 before taxes and fees. While still expensive, this option provides a potential entry point for enthusiasts. The rollout of the RTX 50 series is expected to begin in February 2025, starting with the RTX 5080. Vex’s insights suggest that dealers are already placing orders, with the flagship RTX 5090 model likely to follow. However, the full lineup’s price-performance ratio will be key in determining its reception among gamers. Beyond the cards, the RTX 50 line is set to bring a new form of DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) tech. Speculations about this AI-driven “magical” rendering tool hint at revolutionary advancements in-game graphics processing and display. While the hype grows, we must wait for Nvidia to share specific news on these cards. The RTX 50 cards aim to change the gaming industry but the steep price may stop some from buying. Fans will need to weigh the perks of top-tier play against the high cost of these new GPUs.
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Germany is to vote in an early election on February 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month in a dispute over how to revitalise the country’s stagnant economy. Mr Musk’s guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag – a sister publication of Politico owned by the Axel Springer Group – published in German over the weekend, was the second time this month that he has supported the Alternative for Germany, or AfD. “The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is the last spark of hope for this country,” he wrote in his translated commentary. He went on to say that the far-right party “can lead the country into a future where economic prosperity, cultural integrity and technological innovation are not just wishes, but reality”. The Tesla Motors chief executive also wrote that his investment in Germany gives him the right to comment on the country’s condition. The AfD is polling strongly, but its candidate for the top job, Alice Weidel, has no realistic chance of becoming chancellor because other parties refuse to work with the far-right party. Billionaire Mr Musk, an ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, challenged in his opinion piece the party’s public image. “The portrayal of the AfD as right-wing extremist is clearly false, considering that Alice Weidel, the party’s leader, has a same-sex partner from Sri Lanka! Does that sound like Hitler to you? Please!” Mr Musk’s commentary has led to a debate in German media over the boundaries of free speech, with the paper’s own opinion editor announcing her resignation, pointedly on Mr Musk’s social media platform, X. Eva Marie Kogel wrote: “I always enjoyed leading the opinion section of WELT and WAMS. Today an article by Elon Musk appeared in Welt am Sonntag. I handed in my resignation yesterday after it went to print.” A critical article by the future editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Jan Philipp Burgard, accompanied Mr Musk’s opinion piece. “Musk’s diagnosis is correct, but his therapeutic approach, that only the AfD can save Germany, is fatally wrong,” he wrote. Responding to a request for comment from the German Press Agency, dpa, the current editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Ulf Poschardt, and Mr Burgard – who is due to take over on January 1 – said in a joint statement that the discussion over Mr Musk’s piece was “very insightful. Democracy and journalism thrive on freedom of expression.” “This will continue to determine the compass of the ‘world’ in the future. We will develop ‘Die Welt’ even more decisively as a forum for such debates,” they wrote to dpa.Red Sox acquire reliever Jovani Morán from Twins for utility player Mickey Gasper
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Aurora City Council approves spending grant funds on public safety technology itemsThe Bharatiya Janata Party under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, managed to draw the year to a close on a magnum opus knockout electoral victory. New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s leadership, managed to draw the year to a close on a magnum opus knockout electoral victory. A historic win in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections and a sweeping victory in by-elections in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan , Madhya Pradesh , Assam , Uttarakhand, Bihar , Gujarat and Chhattisgarh has once again proved that the political landscape in India remains firmly under the spell of PM Narendra Modi and his party, the BJP. As the last electoral battle of this year concluded on Saturday, the 'Modi factor' once again proved to be the defining force of the 2024 electoral verdicts, which continued to reshape the nation's political narrative. As a series of state and Lok Sabha elections conducted throughout the year, PM Modi's leadership kept dominating the nation’s political landscape, leading people to speculate whether anyone would be able to challenge his leadership and would be able to resist his growing impact on the large population in and outside the country. Starting with the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly election, the BJP went to electoral battle in eight states with the support of its allies as the NDA in 2024 and ended the year’s record by registering a thumping 6-2 victory. Apart from Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand , the BJP-led NDA managed to win the Assembly elections in six states with a comfortable margin including the states like Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha , Haryana and Maharashtra. From Andhra Pradesh to Haryana, from Maharashtra to Odisha, the influence of the Prime Minister has been felt across the geographical stretch of India. Even as the Congress , regional parties, and other opposition alliances attempted to challenge him, his party, BJP's performance consistently outpaced expectations, leaving political experts and analysts to eventually call the electoral results a clear testament to PM Modi’s power of spreading popularity. Modi-Factor Secured Record-Breaking 3rd Term in General Elections The 2024 Lok Sabha elections, held in April and May, were indefinitely the biggest political event this year. This year’s general election witnessed a clear continuation of the BJP's dominance under Prime Minister Modi at the national level after he led the party to a record third consecutive term at the Centre and subsequently took charge as the Prime Minister for the third time, a feat unparalleled in Indian political history in the post-independence era. The BJP-led NDA, aided by a combination of strong messaging on national security, development, and economic growth, secured a mandate in the Lok Sabha elections, winning 293 seats in the lower house of Parliament. PM Modi's campaign, marked by a focus on "New India," economic reforms, and national pride, resonated with a broad population of voters, from urban professionals to rural communities, and won the BJP 240 seats alone. Not only the BJP but if the political analysts are to be believed, PM Modi’s wave, despite a negative promotional agenda by the Opposition parties on the Constitution and the caste, helped the allies as well in outnumbering other political parties in their respective states. The BJP-ally the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) won 16 seats, the Janata Dal (United) won 12 seats, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena won 7 seats and the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) won 5 seats. The opposition parties repeatedly failed to mount a significant challenge, despite several attempts to unite under a "grand alliance". Even regional powerhouses like Mamata Banerjee 's Trinamool Congress ( TMC ) in West Bengal and Arvind Kejriwal ’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were unable to pose a significant challenge at the national level before the Modi factor. It is pertinent to mention that, despite, several accomplishments in the kitty, including, the abrogation of Article 370, the construction of Ram Mandir , the much-talked-about government's foreign policies, and various government schemes, the BJP chose to push the narrative in the name of PM Modi, citing “MODI KI GUARANTEE”. Earlier, in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP secured a thumping majority, by securing 282 and 303 seats respectively. Modi-Factor In Assembly Elections This year, the country witnessed Assembly elections in as many as seven states and one Union Territory, including Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir respectively. The BJP-led NDA managed to win six out of eight of them: The statistics indicate that the momentum created by the Modi-factor continued to spill over into the state assembly elections and the Lok Sabha elections throughout the year. In states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Maharashtra, the BJP continued to perform exceptionally well, while in Odisha, the party took over the charge creating history. While in the other two states, the BJP allies formed the government in support of the party and formed the government. In Maharashtra, the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP alliance, Mahayuti, emerged victorious in the state assembly elections, securing a mandate that appeared unassailable despite the challenges posed by the MVA parties, including the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the NCP(SP). The saffron party's win here was seen as a significant blow to the Congress and its allies, including Uddhav Thackeray’s party, which had been considered a formidable force in the state. Opposition Struggles to Find a Foothold Political analysts feel that a weak opposition against PM Modi, has been continuously making his job quite consistent and smooth. On the other hand, despite the sweeping victories for a few years, the opposition has failed to corner the BJP and Prime Minister Modi on various issues. The Congress and other parties have repeatedly pointed out issues such as unemployment, economic disparities, and growing religious polarisation as evidence that PM Modi's tenure has been far from flawless. The experts, however, feel that despite these criticisms and picking issues against the ruling party and the government, the opposition has struggled to present a credible alternative to PM Modi before the voters. The formation of various alliances - such as the "Mahagathbandhan" in Bihar or efforts to unite anti-BJP forces in Uttar Pradesh - or efforts to unite the entire political parties against the BJP on one platform under a new alliance called INDI Alliance - failed to match the BJP's organisational strength and PM Modi’s personal appeal. Not only stature, but the opposition parties have also been unable to match the BJP’s campaign machinery, which remains one of the most formidable in the world, making the party, the world’s largest political party. Additionally, the Opposition, appears, to lack the thought process in picking issues against PM Modi, which will work in their favour in cornering the prime minister. So far, the track record shows that the issues picked by the Opposition against PM Modi have felt flat on most of the occasions. Will There be Rival to the Modi Factor? The dominance of the Modi factor appears unlikely to wane in the near future. The BJP's electoral expertise is in full swing, and its national and state strategies continue to finely connect with the voters. Above all this, the continued absence of a united and credible opposition against PM Modi remains the most glaring challenge before them in a vast and competitive democratic process like India. In 2024, as the electoral battle settles for the year, one thing is clear Narendra Modi and the BJP remain the players in the spotlight in Indian politics. Whether this dominance will extend into the next decade or whether a new challenger will rise remains the key question for Indian politics. The experts assert that in the present scenario and based on the BJP and Opposition’s track records, it appears that the "Modi factor" will remain the unstoppable force in the electoral landscape in the coming years. This is the reason, despite the presence of influential leaders in the party, in various states, the BJP continues to take electoral conflict in the state assembly polls, in the name of the only trusted face in the party, Prime Minister Modi. Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. Published 07:59 IST, November 24th 2024