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BREAKING: Top court gives eye-catching order in Abuja land owner's case against Wike, see detailsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — The clock may have just struck midnight on the 2024 Colorado season. Deion Sanders’ No. 16 Buffaloes appeared on a mission to the Big 12 championship game — and maybe even beyond into the College Football Playoff — but all of that is in doubt after Kansas ended CU’s five-game winning streak on Saturday night at Arrowhead Stadium. Here are three takeaways from the Buffs’ 37-21 loss that drops them to 8-3 on the season and 6-2 in Big 12 play: Through 10 games, the CU defense hadn’t faced a rushing attack it couldn’t stop — or at least contain enough to win the game. That stopped against the Jayhawks, who did whatever they wanted to do on offense for every second of the 60-minute game. And what they wanted to do was get the ball to veteran running back Devin Neal, who proceeded to carry the ball 37 times for 207 yards and three touchdowns. He also caught the ball four times for 80 yards and a touchdown for a grand total of 287 yards of total offense and four scores. The Buffs have faced just about every good running back the Big 12 has to offer — and there are a lot of them — but Neal looked like the best of the bunch on this day. Colorado’s offense has been missing something — namely someone — for a few weeks now. The Buffs could handle the loss to sophomore Omarion Miller, who suffered a season-ending injury in early October. Freshman Drelon Miller is capable of filling that void, but maybe not the one left open by the injury to Jimmy Horn Jr. in recent weeks. The veteran wide receiver has dealt with a handful of injuries this season and just hasn’t been able to put together any kind of impact performance since his dazzling season debut, when he finished just shy of 200 receiving yards. Shedeur Sanders was able to find Travis Hunter eight times for 125 yards and two touchdowns, but the CU offense just couldn’t keep up with what KU was doing on the other sideline. Good luck trying to figure out these Big 12 tiebreakers, folks. While Arizona State was beating BYU in the desert at the same time the Buffs were losing at Arrowhead, it caused a jumble at the top of the conference that is going to be tough to sort out with now four two-loss teams at the top of the standings (barring an Iowa State loss to Utah late Saturday night). The Buffs aren’t dead yet, but they missed a big opportunity to take sole possession of first place in the Big 12 and essentially put one foot in the conference title game on Dec. 7. Now, who knows?

Shares of Azincourt Energy Corp. ( CVE:AAZ – Get Free Report ) shot up 50% on Friday . The stock traded as high as C$0.02 and last traded at C$0.02. 253,181 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 2% from the average session volume of 259,671 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.01. Azincourt Energy Stock Up 50.0 % The stock has a market capitalization of C$4.48 million, a P/E ratio of -1.50 and a beta of 2.78. The business has a fifty day moving average price of C$0.01 and a 200-day moving average price of C$0.02. Azincourt Energy Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Azincourt Energy Corp., an exploration and development company, focuses on the alternative fuels/alternative energy sector in Canada and Peru. It explores for uranium and lithium deposits, as well as other clean energy elements. The company owns interest in the East Preston project covering an area of approximately 25,000 hectares located in Saskatchewan, Canada; and the Big Hill Lithium project covering approximately an area of 7,500 hectares located in southwestern Newfoundland, Canada. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Azincourt Energy Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Azincourt Energy and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .I' M A Celebrity's campmates are convinced Maura Higgins is '100% walking' - after spotting a clue that she'll quit. Love Island star Maura and Reverend Richard Coles are this year's jungle late arrivals. The pair are living in small, unsanitary "Junkyard" camp - although it comes with a major twist. As the main camp faced another rainy morning, internet personality GK Barry made a major prediction. She said: "But do you know what, poor Maura and Richard. "If they have to stay down there another night, Maura's walking. Read more on Maura Higgins "Maura's 100% walking." As viewers know, Maura and Richard have secretly been enjoying a life of luxury . The other celebs believe the pair have been living in squalor - and lacking basic requirements. If Maura and Richard successfully maintain the lie, everyone will enjoy a "junk food buffet." Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 Meanwhile, Friday's episode saw the Junkyard secret take a brand new direction. Dean McCullough and Danny Jones took on the latest trial, "High Street Of Horrors." Covering themselves in feathers, Maura and Richard had to pretend they'd miserably failed - winning no stars for their smaller camp. After Dean and Danny's eight-star winning effort, they chose Dean to join them in the Junkyard. Now in on the secret, he enjoyed the secret luxuries and advantage of the other camp. The jig may soon be up, however, as Coleen Rooney appears to have sussed out the ruse. Returning from a visit to the Junkyard, she confided her suspicions to the others. Coleen revealed she thought the other trio looked "more content" than their dire circumstances suggested. i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year.. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz , Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street , was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women . She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers. Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs , Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live. Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher . Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband . It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past. Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan . It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer . He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache." Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard . Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth." Soon after, other campmates chimed in with their own observations. McFly 's Danny Jones deduced the duo had faked doing his and Dean's trial. READ MORE SUN STORIES Meanwhile, Melvin Odoom realised they'd only pretended do a disgusting challenge with him. I'm A Celebrity airs on ITV1 and ITVX .Since the COVID-19 pandemic, how drivers do business with the state Motor Vehicle Commission changed. Routine transactions were moved online and appointments are now required for in-person business at agencies. But a state lawmaker wants to return to the past way of doing business for two days a week, by allowing drivers to walk in to MVC agencies without an appointment as a way accommodate drivers without technology, who she fears are being left behind. A bill proposed by state Sen. Shirley Turner, D-Mercer, that would require the MVC to open agencies for walk in business two days a week unanimously cleared the Senate transportation committee Thursday. It now goes to the Senate budget and appropriations committee. The bill, if passed by both houses of the legislature and signed by the Governor, is very straight forward - it’s only two paragraphs. It requires the MVC to provide service for walk-in customers at least two full days per week. It would undo some of the post-pandemic changes enacted to allow the MVC to catch up with a backlog of hundreds of thousands of transactions that couldn’t be done when agencies were closed for 4 months during 2020. When agencies reopened on July 7, 2020 for in person transactions, drivers were lined up for hours, some camping out overnight at agencies. In October 2020 the MVC started requiring appointments at agencies for transactions that had to be done in person and set up its website to do routine renewals to get people out of long lines. Agencies were also designated as either licensing centers or vehicle centers when they reopened. But Turner’s bill is intended to address drivers who don’t have access to email or computers to make appointments or conduct routine renewals. “While the Motor Vehicle Commission’s shift to online services and scheduled appointments has improved customer satisfaction, it has created challenges for groups with limited access to smartphones, computers, or the internet, making it harder for them to obtain services,” she said in a statement. “Providing walk-in service at least two days a week will improve accessibility even further for people who face technological barriers.” Turner proposed a similar bill in the 2022-2023 legislative session, which never made it out of committee. She isn’t alone. In 2022, State Senate Minority Leader Anthony M. Bucco, R-Morris, and Sen. Kristen Corrado, R-Bergen, pushed for the MVC to return to the pre-pandemic walk-in system, citing the burden of long drives and time to conduct business on residents. That prompted the MVC to return some agencies to the pre-pandemic practice of allowing drivers to conduct license and vehicle transactions in the same building. They complained that the separate licensing and vehicle centers result in long drives for constituents to get to an agency. The online system also has user issues that Corrado called “ageist and ableist” - inaccessible for many, including seniors, some with disabilities, and those with limited computer access, when interviewed in 2022. Stories by Larry Higgs PATH fare hike must come with more service, coalition says Cue the bulldozers. Plan for new Port Authority bus terminal gets federal thumbs up. NJ Transit train was involved in incident that snarled Monday’s commute Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com . Larry Higgs may be reached at lhiggs@njadvancemedia.com . Follow him on X @CommutingLarry .Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BSCQ) Sees Large Drop in Short Interest

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Rokmaster Resources (CVE:RKR) Stock Price Down 25% – Here’s WhyMISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kruger Products Inc. (“Kruger Products”), a company in which KP Tissue Inc. (TSX: KPT) holds an equity interest, announced today that, after successfully starting-up its new tissue plant in Sherbrooke, Quebec, it is evaluating advancing the construction of its next tissue plant in response to increased market competition in the fast-growing ultra-premium segment. This proposed new plant would contain a state-of-the-art Through-Air-Dry paper machine along with three converting lines. The result of the evaluation is expected to be announced in early 2025. This decision is being made in support of the Company’s continued focus on growing its business, protecting market share, and continuing to offer high quality tissue products to customers across North America. About Kruger Products Inc. (Kruger Products) Kruger Products is Canada’s leading manufacturer of quality tissue products for household, industrial and commercial use. Kruger Products serves the Canadian consumer market with such well-known brands as Cashmere®, Purex®, SpongeTowels®, Scotties®, White Swan® and Bonterra®. In the U.S., Kruger Products manufactures the White Cloud® brand, as well as many private label products. Kruger Products has approximately 2,800 employees and operates ten FSC® COC-certified (FSC® C-104904) production facilities in North America. For more information visit www.krugerproducts.ca . About KP Tissue Inc. (KPT) KPT was created to acquire, and its business is limited to holding, a limited equity interest in Kruger Products, which is accounted for as an investment on the equity basis. KPT currently holds a 12.6% interest in Kruger Products. For more information visit www.kptissueinc.com . Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release about KPT’s and Kruger Products' current and future plans, expectations and intentions, results, levels of activity, performance, goals or achievements or any other future events or developments constitute forward-looking statements. The words "may", "will", "would", "should", "could", "expects", "plans", "intends", "trends", "indications", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "likely" or "potential" or the negative or other variations of these words or other comparable words or phrases, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Kruger Products’ intention to construct a new tissue plant and its potential benefits. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on several assumptions, including regarding the availability of financing for a new tissue plant on acceptable terms. Although KPT and Kruger Products believe that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements since no assurance can be given that such expectations and assumptions will prove to be correct. Many factors could cause Kruger Products’ actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements or future events or developments, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the following factors, which are discussed in greater detail in the “Risk Factors – Risks Related to Kruger Products’ Business” section of the KPT Annual Information Form dated March 7, 2024 available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca: Kruger Inc.’s influence over Kruger Products; Kruger Products’ reliance on Kruger Inc.; consequences of an event of insolvency relating to Kruger Inc.; risks associated with the ownership of the TAD Sherbrooke Project; risks associated with the operation of the TAD Sherbrooke Project; risks associated with the Sherbrooke Expansion Project; operational risks; significant increases in input costs; reduction in supply of fibre; increased pricing pressure and intense competition; Kruger Products’ inability to innovate effectively; adverse economic conditions; dependence on key retail trade customers; damage to the reputation of Kruger Products or Kruger Products’ brands; Kruger Products’ sales being less than anticipated; Kruger Products’ failure to implement its business and operating strategies; Kruger Products’ obligation to make regular capital expenditures; Kruger Products entering into unsuccessful acquisitions; Kruger Products’ dependence on key personnel; Kruger Products’ inability to retain its existing customers or obtain new customers; Kruger Products’ loss of key suppliers; Kruger Products’ failure to adequately protect its intellectual property rights; Kruger Products’ reliance on third party intellectual property licenses; adverse litigation and other claims affecting Kruger Products; material expenditures due to comprehensive environmental regulation affecting Kruger Products’ cash flow; Kruger Products’ pension obligations are significant and can be materially higher than predicted if Kruger Products Management’s underlying assumptions are incorrect; labour disputes adversely affecting Kruger Products’ cost structure and Kruger Products’ ability to run its plants; exchange rate and U.S. competitors; Kruger Products’ inability to service all of its indebtedness; exposure to potential consumer product liability; covenant compliance; interest rate and refinancing risk; and risks relating to information technology; cyber-security; insurance; internal controls; and trade. 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Love, lust and billion-dollar trust funds: How one of Australia's richest dynasties is about to have its dirty laundry aired for all to see - and then there is bombshell nude pics row... Late billionaire Richard Pratt's daughter at war with ex-husband Heloise Pratt suing Alex Waislitz over alleged business dealings Heiress dating Jodhi Meares' former fiancé, rock star Jon Stevens Also locked in legal tussle with her father's lovechild, Paula Hitchcock Waislitz engaged to pop singer and actress Rebekah Behbahani Couple being sued by Behbahani's Real Housewives sister Venus All comes in the midst of an unrelated sordid nude photo extortion scandal By STEVE JACKSON FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 21:40, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 21:40, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments The dirty laundry of one of Australia's richest dynasties is set to be exposed in a series of explosive court cases after a vicious feud erupted between billionaire divorcees Héloise Pratt and Alex Waislitz. The former couple have begun trading barbs in the Supreme Court of Victoria, with the legal action threatening to expose all their juicy romantic and financial secrets. The sensational tussle centres around control of the $1.3bn stock investment empire run by Mr Waislitz which is co-owned by Ms Pratt. But the estranged lovers now also find themselves engaged in fierce legal battles on multiple fronts. And it comes in the midst of a sordid nude photo 'sextortion' scandal involving one of their new lovers. Ms Pratt is the eldest daughter of late billionaire cardboard king Richard Pratt, chair of the philanthropic Pratt Foundation and, according to the 2024 Forbes Rich List, the country's 29th richest person with a personal net worth of $1.93b. She is also the sister of Donald Trump-confidante Anthony Pratt, who recently donated $15million to the president-elect's campaign earlier this year. Ms Pratt, 62, married Mr Waislitz in 1994, with the businessman turning $1.15m lent to him by his Rich List father-in-law into a billion-dollar funds management company and a personal net worth of $1.48b. Although the couple officially separated in 2015, they initially maintained amicable relations over joint ownership of Thorney Investments, and their shared custody of their three children, Jake, Milly and Joseph. They both moved on romantically following their split, with Ms Pratt coupling up with newly-single rock star Jon Stevens, who had just broken up with fiancée Jodhi Meares. Billionaire socialite Heloise Pratt is now in a relationship with rock star Jon Stevens Billionaire businessman Alex Waislitz is engaged to singer Rebekah Behbahani The former Noiseworks singer's 18-month engagement to James Packer 's first wife ended in a torrid row at their mansion in Sydney 's eastern suburbs in February 2015. Meares, now 53, had Stevens, 63, charged with common assault and domestic-related assault, and slapped with an apprehended violence order, following the argument, with the allegations effectively confirming the end of their relationship. Police eventually dropped the charges, which Stevens described as 'ridiculous', two months later - but by then the singer had been booted out of his new band, the Dead Daisies, and had more than 30 appearances cancelled as a result of the accusations. Around the same time, Mr Waislitz was spotted in Ibiza with UK nightclub singer Vanessa Von Tain but, despite calling the Melbourne investor her 'loved one' on social media during the trip, the romance soon fizzled out. Mr Waislitz, 66, has now found a new partner in the arms of 34-year-old singer and actress Rebekah Behbahani. The couple moved in together in February 2019 and welcomed a daughter, Storm, later that year before briefly breaking up. They are now being sued by Ms Behbahani's sister, former Real Housewives of Melbourne star Venus Behbahani in Victoria's Supreme Court. The 40-year-old lawyer and mother-of-four claims her younger sibling promised to gift her a townhouse in Melbourne's exclusive Toorak in exchange for helping her launch her pop career and caring for her and her daughter throughout her brief estrangement with Mr Waislitz. Heloise, with brother Anthony, is the eldest child of late cardboard king Richard Pratt Jon Stevens was engaged to Jodhi Meares until their acrimonious split in 2015 Meares is the first wife of billionaire James Packer Stevens rocking with his band the Dead Daisies According to court documents, Venus Behbahani claims Mr Waislitz agreed to give Rebekah two townhouses and $2.5m as part of a separation agreement after they broke up in October 2019. She alleges her sister agreed to then give her one of the homes as part of a Deed of Gift and Confidentiality agreement they drew up that December. However, Mr Waislitz and Rebekah ended up reconciling a couple of months later in February 2020 and their separation agreement was never enforced. They instead went on to announce their engagement in November that year. Despite the couple's reconciliation, Venus maintained her sister's promise to gift her the Toorak townhouse still stood and commenced legal action against them last year after placing a caveat on the property. In their defence filed with the Supreme Court, Rebekah claimed she was in a distressed state when she signed the agreement with her sister while Mr Waislitz denies they have any obligation to give Venus anything. In a counterclaim, Mr Waislitz accused his soon-to-be sister-in-law of living in the home with her family without permission since November 15, 2022 and sought orders to force her out and have the caveat she placed on the property removed. That case has been listed for trial on May 27 and is expected to run for 15 days. In the meantime, Ms Pratt has also launched legal proceedings against her ex-husband, filing her own explosive claim in the Victoria's Supreme Court last month. She has accused Mr Waislitz of 'acting 'dishonestly' by paying himself and his charitable foundation $1.147m without her knowledge or approval. Sisters Venus Behbahani and Rebekah Behanhani are fighting over a Toorak townhouse Venus Behbahani starred in season four of The Real Housewives of Melbourne Read More Ex-Real Housewives of Melbourne star is dragged into messy court battle with her sister over luxury house in one of Australia's wealthiest suburbs Ms Pratt also accused him of withholding board documents and financial information from her in relation to Thorney Investments, which Mr Waislitz runs and she co-owns, and their other related companies. The heiress commenced the action following a breakdown in their one-time friendly relationship after finalising their divorce and spending much of the past two years trying to divide their financial interests through lawyers. Mr Waislitz hit back at his ex-wife on Christmas Eve when he filed his defence with the Supreme Court furiously rejecting her allegations. In it, he described her case against him as 'embarrassing' and insisted she had failed to involve herself with their business and that her claims against him were liable to be struck out. Like Mr Waislitz and his fiancé, Ms Pratt is also fighting a separate legal battle with a sibling. The socialite's half-sister, Paula Hitchcock, won a small legal battle in her separate fight to claim a slice of the Pratt family's vast multi-billion-dollar fortune in October The 27-year-old love child of Ms Pratt's late father and his mistress Shari-Lea Hitchcock is suing her half-siblings, Ms Pratt, her brother Anthony Pratt and sister Fiona Geminder, after being cut out of the Pratt Family Trust. Ms Hitchcock has asked the NSW Supreme Court to nullify a deed of exclusion that prevented her from claiming inheritance as a Pratt child under the terms of the Trust. She argued she was always acknowledged and accepted as a full family member by both her late father and his wife, Jeanne. Paula Hitchcock is suing her half-siblings for a share of the vast Pratt family fortune Ms Hitchcock is the love child of late billionaire Richard Pratt and mistress Shari-Lea Hitchcock Richard Pratt and wife Jeanne both acknowledged Ms Hitchcock as his daughter Jeanne Pratt with her three children, Anthony, Heloise and Fiona She claimed Mrs Pratt assigned a bedroom to her at the couple's family homes, regularly invited her to attend the weekly family Shabbat and that the couple had listed her as their financial dependent in 2007. Her half-siblings argued Ms Hitchcock's case should be dismissed because she was not a child of both their parents as required under the Trust and insisted their mother's acceptance of Ms Hitchcock didn't 'convert' her into Mrs Pratt's child. However, Justice Michael Meek rejected their argument and granted Ms Hitchcock time to amend her claim that she fits the criteria of a 'child' of the Pratt family. 'I reject the siblings' submission that there is no rational basis to conclude that (Ms Hitchcock) being acknowledged by Mr Pratt as a member of his family implies that she could be considered as a 'child' of Mrs Pratt,' he determined. 'What seems to be relatively clear is that the definition of 'child' ... is cast in broad terms that may include a child who is not the biological child of both Mr Pratt and Mrs Pratt'. Meanwhile, on yet another unrelated legal front, Rebekah Behbahani was forced to call in police earlier this year after a trove of 'intimate images' of her were posted online on June 20 by an anonymous social media account without her permission. A second cache was uploaded by the account the following day before the profile disappeared, with Ms Behbahani telling police she was the victim of an 'extortion' attempt. There is no suggestion that any members of the Pratt family, Ms Behbahani's sister or Mr Waislitz were responsible for posting the images. 'I am deeply distressed by this malicious invasion of my privacy. No one deserves to be subjected to such appalling acts,' Ms Behbahani said in a statement at the time. 'This unlawful conduct is part of a long running and escalating campaign which is now the subject of investigation by the police. 'It has been a living nightmare. We will not give in to the extortion. I trust that the perpetrators will face the full force of the law.' Share or comment on this article: Love, lust and billion-dollar trust funds: How one of Australia's richest dynasties is about to have its dirty laundry aired for all to see - and then there is bombshell nude pics row... e-mail Add commentBy Tim Starks December 5, 2024 Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel presented draft regulations Thursday to fellow commissioners that would for the first time require telecom companies to upgrade cyber defenses under a federal wiretapping law, or face fines. The draft rules are a response to alarming breaches of telecom providers by Chinese government hackers known as Salt Typhoon . The breaches have drawn scrutiny on how those hackers exploited the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), the means by which telecom carriers are obligated to provide law enforcement access to their systems. “The cybersecurity of our nation’s communications critical infrastructure is essential to promoting national security, public safety, and economic security,” Rosenworcel said in a statement. “As technology continues to advance, so does the capabilities of adversaries, which means the U.S. must adapt and reinforce our defenses. “While the Commission’s counterparts in the intelligence community are determining the scope and impact of the Salt Typhoon attack, we need to put in place a modern framework to help companies secure their networks and better prevent and respond to cyberattacks in the communications sector in the future,” she said. The potentially yearslong intrusions of at least eight U.S. telecom companies have spurred Hill briefings , a looming Cyber Safety Review Board probe , upcoming congressional hearings and exclamations that the breaches amount to the worst telecom hack in U.S. history, in addition to global ramifications. Under the rules that would take effect immediately, commissioners “may choose to vote on them at any moment,” according to an FCC fact sheet . Specifically, the FCC declaratory ruling “creates a legal obligation for telecommunications carriers to secure their networks against unlawful access and interception” under CALEA, the FCC fact sheet explained. Multiple lawmakers have called on the FCC to take action similar to what Rosenworsel proposed under CALEA on Thursday. The FCC also circulated a notice of proposed rulemaking Thursday for an annual cybersecurity risk management plan certification process. The commission has two more scheduled open meetings before the second Trump administration begins. While the 2024 Republican platform discussed the need for minimum cybersecurity standards for critical infrastructure, some Trump-aligned parties have suggested he is less likely to welcome cyber regulations than the Biden administration, which has embraced them more vigorously than past administrations. On Wednesday, prior to the proposal of the new rules, Republican FCC chair nominee Brendan Carr commented on the need for action in response to Salt Typhoon. “The Salt Typhoon intrusion is a serious and unacceptable risk to our national security. It should never have happened,” he said on X . “I will be working with national security agencies through the transition and next year in an effort to root out the threat and secure our networks.” Neither Rosenworcel nor Carr had previously committed to the idea of FCC cyber rules tied to CALEA. Jonathan Spalter, president and CEO of USTelecom – The Broadband Association, provided this statement when asked about the FCC proposal. “Securing our networks from cyber threats is a dynamic and evolving process that broadband providers take extremely seriously, harnessing cutting-edge technologies to defend our nation’s critical connectivity infrastructure in the face of military-grade aggression by foreign adversaries,” he said. “Ensuring the security of our customers is our top priority and we will continue to work side-by-side with intelligence agencies, law enforcement and other government partners to identify and address the root causes of cybersecurity incidents.”The NCC has authorized Exchange Telecommunications Limited's separation from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited Exchange Telecoms was found to have provided insufficient justification for its inability to cover the expenses, according to NCC The business is currently the sole supplier of international call transit from all Nigerian MNO networks to A-Z destinations abroad CHECK OUT: Don't let unemployment hold you back. Start your digital marketing journey today. Legit.ng journalist Zainab Iwayemi has 5-year-experience covering the Economy, Technology, and Capital Market . Due to unpaid interconnect fees, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited. In a statement released on Friday, Reuben Mouka, director of public affairs made this known. He said that after a careful examination of the application and the debt's conditions, Exchange Telecoms was deemed to have insufficient explanation for its incapacity to pay the costs. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! As per the commission, Exchange was permitted to reply to the disconnection application and make its case; nonetheless, its justifications were judged inadequate. Read also Apply: Nigeria Customs releases update on 2025 recruitment, states requirements Section 100 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 and the 2012 Guidelines for Procedure for Granting Approval to Disconnect Telecommunications Operators both authorize the disconnection, which will go into effect five days after the notice date. “At the expiration of five days from the date of this notice, MTN will discontinue passing voice and data traffic through Exchange and will, thereafter, utilise alternative channels in interconnecting with other Network Service Providers.” BusinessDay reported that the commission made it clear that until further notice, the disconnection will continue. The company is now the only provider transiting international calls from all Nigerian Mobile Network Operators (MNO) networks to A-Z locations overseas, according to Exchange Telecoms' website. BusinessDay reported that Exchange has the most minutes for each of Nigeria's main MNOs and is also connected to them. MTN will use alternate methods to connect with other Network Service Providers after the two telecom behemoths cut off their services. Read also NECA reacts to Lagos Govt decision to seals 3 manufacturing companies MTN speaks on increasing call, data tariffs Legit.ng reported that MTN Nigeria is advocating for the support of higher telecom rates in reaction to the devaluation of the naira and the high cost of foreign exchange. According to the telecommunication company, there would be no incentives for more investments in the sector unless a new traffic structure is authorised. MTN Nigeria's chief financial officer (CFO), Modupe Kadri, stated this during a panel discussion organised by the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), The Punch reported. 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President Jimmy Carter may have only had one term in the White House, but he remained a familiar figure on the world stage long after clearing his desk at the Oval Office. Despite a resounding defeat at the hands of Ronald Reagan in 1980, the Democrat forged a new path promoting causes such as electoral probity abroad, social justice and drives to rid the world of medical conditions. His first foreign visit as president was to the UK where then prime minister James Callaghan, as well as the usual visits in London, took his guest to the North East with a visit to Newcastle, Sunderland and Washington – the village bearing the name of the first ever president. Mr Carter delighted crowds in the North East by saying “Howay the lads” during a speech to the assembled throng. He also received a miner’s lamp from 12-year-old Ian McEree in Washington. The 39th US president also carried out more traditional presidential duties, including meetings with western European leaders during his time in London while the Cold War was still ongoing. The practising Baptist continued his globetrotting ways after leaving power, even without Air Force One as his vehicle. He was also part of the Elders, a group of experienced statesmen and women drawn from all corners of the world.

NEW YORK , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global green data center (GDC) market size is estimated to grow by USD 202.4 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 27.17% during the forecast period. Increase in electricity consumption and cost is driving market growth, with a trend towards increased use of dcim and automation. However, cost of building green data center poses a challenge. Key market players include ABB Ltd., Carrier Global Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., CommScope Holding Co. Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., Delta Electronics Inc., Eaton Corp. Plc, Fujitsu Ltd., Green Revolution Cooling Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., International Business Machines Corp., Modine Manufacturing Co., Panduit Corp., Rittal GmbH and Co. KG, Schneider Electric SE, Siemens AG, STULZ GmbH, Sunbird Inc., and Vertiv Holdings Co.. AI-Powered Market Evolution Insights. Our comprehensive market report ready with the latest trends, growth opportunities, and strategic analysis- View Free Sample Report PDF Forecast period 2024-2028 Base Year 2023 Historic Data 2018 - 2022 Segment Covered Component (IT infrastructure, Power solutions, General construction, Cooling solutions, and Monitoring and management), End-user (BFSI, Energy, IT and telecom, and Others), and Geography (Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa) Region Covered Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa Key companies profiled ABB Ltd., Carrier Global Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., CommScope Holding Co. Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., Delta Electronics Inc., Eaton Corp. Plc, Fujitsu Ltd., Green Revolution Cooling Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., International Business Machines Corp., Modine Manufacturing Co., Panduit Corp., Rittal GmbH and Co. KG, Schneider Electric SE, Siemens AG, STULZ GmbH, Sunbird Inc., and Vertiv Holdings Co. Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The Green Data Center (GDC) market is thriving as businesses prioritize energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. GDCs use energy-efficient components like Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and cooling systems in ECO mode or Active Standby. AI and ML enable predictive modeling and thermal optimization, while Eco-friendly solutions include renewable energy integration and hardware innovations. Media and entertainment, OTT platforms, and large data centers drive CapEx in GDCs. Cloud computing's green initiatives offer energy-efficient data processing and storage. Digital transformation, environmental regulations, and tax benefits push corporations towards net carbon neutrality. Renewable energy sources like solar panels, wind turbines, and hydroelectric plants power GDCs. Virtualization, intelligent cooling systems, and power management reduce carbon footprint. Consultation services and monitoring systems help businesses navigate this transition. Large enterprises embrace CSR, risk management, and 5G technology. Big data analytics, IoT, healthcare, e-commerce, and colocation providers join the movement towards energy-efficient solutions. Greenhouse gas emissions are minimized through resource management and power systems. Networking systems and colocation data centers adopt renewable energy integration and modular infrastructure. Environmental laws mandate carbon emissions reduction, driving the demand for green data center solutions. Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software is a crucial tool for managing modern data center facilities. This software enables remote monitoring of various aspects of the data center, including temperature, humidity, and power consumption. Vendors in the Green Data Center (GDC) market offer advanced DCIM systems, which come with higher Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) compared to traditional systems. The importance of energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions has made DCIM a necessary investment for data center operators. Colocation data center providers are particularly focusing on integrating advanced DCIM systems to effectively manage their facilities and ensure optimal energy usage. Insights on how AI is driving innovation, efficiency, and market growth- Request Sample! Market Challenges Insights into how AI is reshaping industries and driving growth- Download a Sample Report Segment Overview This green data center (gdc) market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 IT infrastructure- The digital transformation of businesses is driving the adoption of cloud services among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with 90% expected to operate through cloud storage by 2025. Cloud computing requires substantial computational power but offers flexible, scalable, and efficient business operations. This has led to an increase in data center construction worldwide. Virtualization, a key enabler, has increased IT infrastructure usage in data centers while reducing energy consumption. For instance, Supermicro's MicroBlade systems helped Fortune 100 companies achieve energy efficiency of around 90%. Data center consolidation projects have also reduced server usage, while Open Compute Projects optimize infrastructure for workload and energy consumption. Techniques like direct-to-chip cooling and liquid-immersion cooling have significantly reduced cooling needs. In storage, replacing HDDs with SSDs and virtual networking applications have lowered power consumption. Vendors like Dell, HPE, Cisco, Huawei, Lenovo, and IBM offer energy-efficient, density-optimized infrastructures. Innovations in energy-efficient IT infrastructure will continue to fuel the growth of the global green data center market during the forecast period. Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2018 - 2022) Research Analysis Green Data Centers (GDCs) are advanced computing facilities designed to minimize energy consumption and reduce carbon footprint. They utilize energy-efficient components such as Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and cooling systems in ECO mode or Active Standby, which save energy by optimizing power usage. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are integrated for cooling power management, enhancing energy efficiency. GDCs comply with Environmental Regulations and offer tax benefits for net carbon neutrality. Renewable Energy integration is a key feature, making GDCs eco-friendly and reducing carbon emissions. Digital Services, IoT, Healthcare, E-commerce, and various industries benefit from GDCs' energy-efficient solutions. Cooling Technologies and Renewable Energy are integral to GDC infrastructure, with modular designs allowing for scalability and flexibility. The integration of digital transformation and carbon footprint reduction is essential for businesses aiming for a sustainable future. Market Research Overview The Green Data Center (GDC) market is witnessing significant growth due to the increasing demand for energy-efficient components in data centers. GDCs utilize Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, cooling systems with ECO mode, Active Standby, and Economy mode for power efficiency. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are used for predictive modeling and thermal optimization. Energy efficiency is a top priority with the integration of renewable energy sources like Solar Panels, Wind Turbines, and Hydroelectric Plants. Large data centers in media and entertainment, OTT platforms, and content delivery require green initiatives for Capital Expenditure reduction and Net Carbon Neutrality. Greenhouse Gas Emissions are minimized through hardware and software innovations, virtualization, and intelligent cooling systems. Consultation services, monitoring systems, and colocation providers offer eco-friendly solutions for large enterprises focusing on Corporate Social Responsibility, Risk Management, and Digital Transformation. Environmental Regulations and tax benefits drive the adoption of GDCs in various industries, including 5G Technology, Big Data Analytics, Healthcare, E-commerce, and IoT. Renewable Energy Integration, Modular Infrastructure, and Power Management are essential components of GDCs, reducing Carbon Emissions and adhering to Environmental Laws. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-data-center-gdc-market-to-grow-by-usd-202-4-billion-from-2024-2028--driven-by-rising-electricity-costs-and-ai-redefining-the-market-landscape---technavio-302322461.html SOURCE Technavio

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Nagpur: With the counting for the assembly election to take place on Saturday, the administration has made all the necessary arrangements. According to the district administration, around 2,124 officials will be involved in the counting process, apart from the security personnel who will be deployed at counting centres for security purposes. Speaking to TOI, Collector Vipin Itankar said that the EVMs will be taken out of the strong room under three-layered security at 8am. "All the necessary arrangements have been made, and the entire counting process will be webcast. The counting centres are adjacent to strong rooms, so the EVMs will be shifted under tight security. No one, except counting officials and political agents, will be allowed in the area," said Itankar. He also stated that counting will begin with postal ballots. "The counting will be done in rounds, and we are hoping to complete the first round by 8.30am or 8.45am. We hope to complete the counting process by 4pm, but some areas might take longer," said Itankar. Nagpur district has 12 assembly seats with 217 candidates in the fray. According to officials, the Nagpur Central seat will have the most rounds at 30, followed by Saoner, Nagpur South-West, Nagpur East, and Kamptee, which will see 27 rounds each. The Katol assembly constituency, at 17, will have the least number of counting rounds. The district administration has also deployed the necessary manpower at these counting centres. The counting centre of Nagpur West will have the highest number of administrative officials — 280, followed by Umred and Nagpur South-West seats, which will have 250 officials each. The Saoner constituency counting centre will have the least number of officials — 94. The administration has also arranged 294 tables on which the counting will be done for all the 12 assembly constituencies in the district. After the counting concludes, the winning candidates will have to visit their respective counting centres to collect their winning certificates. After the completion of the counting process, all the used EVMs from all the 12 counting centres will be shifted to Kalamna, where they will be kept in strong rooms for 45 days. If no election petition is filed during this period, all the EVMs will be shifted to Hingna. The administration and the traffic department have also made ample parking arrangements at all the counting centres. Returning officers of all the constituencies will keep a close eye on the process while collector Itankar will monitor all the 12 counting centres. Meanwhile, on the eve of result day, politicians and party workers had placed bulk orders for sweets, anticipating victories.Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes has joined a growing list of athletes fined for celebratory gun gestures after being hit with a $14,069 unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in a 30-21 loss against the Buffalo Bills. With the Chiefs trailing by two points in the fourth quarter, Mahomes completed a short touchdown pass to tight end Noah Gray to lessen Buffalo's lead to just two points. The three-time Super Bowl champion celebrated by pointing two fingers with both hands, mimicking the motion of holding a long-range weapon, a sign infamously associated with throwing a ball with precision or sinking a long shot in an NBA game. CBS replayed the celebration without worry as the game cut to a commercial. NFL insiders later announced the fine for violating its "violent gestures" policy on social media a week after the game. NFL issues security alert after Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes incidents 3 Russell Wilson landing spots as Justin Fields called 'starting QB' by Steelers coach Mahomes finished the game with a stat line of 196 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, continuing his up-and-down play despite the team's success this season. The $14,069 fine was merely a dent in the $182 million that he's already made in his NFL career. Mahomes is in year five of a $450 million deal with the organization, making him one of the wealthiest NFL players ever . Mahomes isn’t the first athlete or even NFL player this season to face monetary punishment for finger guns. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was fined $25,324 for a similar celebration, and Jets WR Allan Lazard was fined $14,069 for the same motion. Before the incident, Mahomes had just one fine in his entire eight-year NFL career, also against the Bills. Last season, the Kansas City QB was hit with a massive $50k fine for verbal abuse against the officials after his belief that they determined a game-winning play during a touchdown pass to Kadarius Toney. After screaming at refs from the sidelines and throwing his helmet toward the team's Gatorade table, Chiefs coach Andy Reid was also fined $100k for criticizing NFL referees during the 20-17 loss. After the game, Mahomes met Josh Allen at the 50-yard line with a hug, and he said, " Wildest ------- call I've ever seen. ------- terrible." Since then, Mahomes has apologized for his actions and focused on better sportsmanship in the future. When fans were seemingly against him during that incident, they backed him in the fine decision this time around. One fan wrote, "The NFL is robbing players in broad daylight," while another said, "So in the US, we can have guns legally but cannot make simple gestures. What a joke." Other fans were shocked at the fine with the understanding that Mahomes has been the NFL's "Golden boy." Another fan wrote, "Surprising that they’re disciplining the golden boy of the NFL," while another added, "So he was fined for striking a pose? Got it."