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SAN ANTONIO — Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft. Colorado would not disclose the amount of insurance coverage each received, citing privacy laws. Coach Deion Sanders and athletic director Rick George both said it was the largest in college football history. "We happen to have two players that are probably going to be the first two picks of the NFL draft," Sanders said Monday. "We all know who those two are and they have received, I think, the highest number of coverage that has ever been covered in college football. It far exceeds anyone that has ever played this game of college football." While college programs maintain insurance policies for their athletes in case of injury, Colorado increased disability coverage for its entire roster in the Alamo Bowl. Sanders, the coach of the No. 20 Buffaloes, ensured his QB son and two-way star Hunter received larger policies since both are expected to be among the top 10 selections in the upcoming NFL draft. "It was his idea we should get disability insurance for our athletes for this game to ensure that they played and if there was some kind of injury that they would be well taken care of," George said. "So, we worked together on that. We're excited about it. We think it's great that all our players are playing in the game. That's what all bowl games should be like." Colorado (9-3, No. 23 CFP) will face the 17th-ranked BYU Cougars (10-2, No. 17 CFP) in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday. While most teams are scrambling with starters opting out of bowl games this year to enter the transfer portal or NFL draft, the Buffaloes did not lose any player on their two-deep roster. "It's more than what I got (when he played at Kansas State)," Colorado linebackers coach Andre' Hart said. "They gave us a helmet and said pop this on your leg and get out there and play. For them to get that (increased insurance coverage), I just think it's beneficial. To talk about where the game is, where it's going and how leadership is taking care of the players, I thought that's excellent." Shedeur Sanders completed 337 of 454 passes for 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns this season. Many scouting services have Sanders rated as the top quarterback in this year's draft. Hunter received the Heisman Trophy as a two-way standout at cornerback and wide receiver. He had 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns and as a cornerback had four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and limited the opposition to 22 receptions on 688 defensive snaps. "They've taken care of us, everybody," Colorado running back Micah Welch said. "It really means a lot to have every teammate up here. That's a big thing. What I like about Coach Prime, they're taking care of us."
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The Morningside University football team welcomed Siouxland's first snow of the season Saturday with a lopsided 35-0 victory over MidAmerica Nazarene in the second round of the NAIA Football Championship Series. As the snow painted the field at Elwood Olsen Stadium the Mustangs relied on bolstering runs from running back Max Hough, who refused to meet the turf, and their swarming defense to pile on the visiting Pioneers. Morningside's Isaac Pingel (39) brings down a Pioneer ball carrier in the Mustangs' 35-0 win over Mid America Nazarene in a second round matchup of the NAIA Football Championship Series on Saturday, November 29, 2024 in Sioux City, IA.. Logan Shanks While MidAmerica Nazarene struggled all day to find its footing on offense, with the pressure from the Mustangs not helping in the frozen tundra, running back Max Hough had no issues. “Wasn’t too bad after you clean your shoes off,” Hough said. The sophomore tailback finished the game with 149 rushing yards, including three scores on the ground to lead the Mustangs offense to their commanding win over the Pioneers. He consistently shook off Pioneer defenders and made moves in open space to extend runs, finishing the game averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Hough was named the most games most outstanding offensive player, coming up in a big for the Mustangs who were in search for their first postseason win since 2022. He ripped off touchdown runs of 23 and 13 to go along with his longest run of the day which came in the third quarter. “[MidAmerican Nazarene] were coming down hard and when our o-line picked up like they did it just made big holes that were easy to see,” Hough said. Injuries to the running back room propelled Hough up the depth chart at the midway point of the season, with his performances backing the trust of his teammates and coaches. Morningside's Isaac Pingel (39) brings down a Pioneer ball carrier in the Mustangs' 35-0 win over Mid America Nazarene in a second round matchup of the NAIA Football Championship Series on Saturday, November 29, 2024 in Sioux City, IA.. Logan Shanks “[Hough] starts the season he is our fourth running back,” Morningside head coach Steve Ryan said. “All of a sudden here he is at the end of the year and he is probably a 1,000 yard back now and he’s got all those touchdowns. You always talk about next man up and all those things and [Hough] has really stepped up.” Following Saturday's second round 'snowdown', Hough eclipsed the millennium mark with 1,051 rushing yards and a dozen touchdowns in 11 games. “It feels good to just be on the field,” Hough said. “Stepping up, I knew I could do it. Team was very supportive too a long the way, offensive line makes it easy too.” Morningside Zack Chevalier (15) uncorks a pass in the Mustangs' 35-0 win against Mid America Nazarene in a second round matchup of the NAIA Football Championship Series on Saturday, November 29, 2024 in Sioux City, IA.. Chevalier finished the day 18-32 for 186 yards and one touchdown. Logan Shanks While Hough was complimented by gunslinging redshirt junior quarterback Zack Chevalier, who finished the game completing 56% of his passes for 186 yards and a touchdown, the Mustangs faced offensive lulls. Despite leading just 14-0 at halftime, the game felt more in control of Morningside thanks to its shatterproof defense that continued to halt the Pioneers. MidAmerica Nazarene was stuffed on seven of its eight third down attempts in the first half and finished the game a combined 3-for-22 on third and fourth downs. Coming out of halftime, it felt like Morningside was a second late to forcing a mistake off of Pioneers quarterback Adrian Parsons. Its front seven had been forcing him out of the pocket, and the secondary was not letting up big plays, but a big play was needed to put the game decisively in favor of the Mustangs. First team all-Great Plains Athletic Conference defensive back Dijion Walls saw his opportunity on the Pioneers debut drive of the second half and didn't let it go to waste. Parsons zipped a ball from the Mustangs six-yard line down the middle of the field, where Walls caught the ball in stride and marched down the field. “I just looked at the quarterback,” Walls said. “I know that probably what I wasn’t supposed to do but I seen the ball and I went to go make a play.” Mustang defensive back Dijion Walls (6) picks off a pass and returns it 100 yards for a touchdown in Morningside's 35-0 victory over Mid America Nazarene in a second round matchup of the NAIA Football Championship Series on Saturday, November 29, 2024 in Sioux City, IA.. Logan Shanks A program record 100-yards later, Walls returned the ball to the opposite endzone to put the Mustangs up 21-0 to heavily swing momentum in his team's favor. “I thought that was the play of the game,” Ryan said. “We came out and we sputtered on that first drive and they took it all the way down. To make that interception in the endzone and take it 100 yards was really exciting to see.” Walls now sits with seven interceptions on the season and continues to come up big for Morningside's secondary which held the usually elite Parsons to 183 yards and two picks. “[Walls] likes the big moment,” Ryan said. “It is part of the nature of being the corner. He always draws the toughest assignments. He just loves those opportunities, he lives for those opportunities. He stepped up big today.” The energizing pick-six from Walls was the highlight of Morningside's lockdown defensive performance, which benefited heavily from 7.5 tackles for loss and five quarterback hits. The Mustangs clinched their fourth straight game allowing fewer than 10 points and look to keep up their stonewall ways in the quarterfinals. “They kept playing,” Ryan said. “They didn’t give up big plays on defense and kept them out of the offense.” “This is a huge one but we are on to the next one,” Walls said. 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Andrew Luck returns to Stanford as the GM of the football programThe Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5) Wednesday -- Christmas Day -- in Week 17. Kickoff from Acrisure Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (Netflix). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Chiefs vs. Steelers odds , and make our expert NFL picks and predictions . The Chiefs took down the Houston Texans Saturday 27-19, covering the spread as 3.5-point home favorites with the Over (42.5) hitting. QB Patrick Mahomes shrugged off a high-ankle sprain and went 28-for-41 for 260 passing yards, 1 TD and 0 INTs. He also rushed 5 times for 33 yards and score. WR Xavier Worthy was the top target, finishing with 7 catches for 65 yards and 1 TD. The Steelers dropped their second in a row as they fell 34-17 Saturday at the Baltimore Ravens. QB Russell Wilson was 22-for-33 for 217 yards, 2 TDs and 1 INT as Pittsburgh failed to cover as 7.5-point underdogs and the Over (44) cashed. Missing WR George Pickens (hamstring) for a third game in a row game has really hamstrung this offense. The good news: He was a full participant in practice Monday and is expected to play Wednesday, which would be huge for the Steelers. Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now ! Chiefs at Steelers odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook ; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds . Lines last updated Tuesday at 5:27 p.m. ET. Chiefs at Steelers key injuries Chiefs Steelers FOOTBALL NEVER STOPS Live games, analysis and more 7 days a week: Get ESPN+ Chiefs at Steelers picks and predictions Prediction Steelers 20, Chiefs 17 Moneyline The Steelers are tied with the Ravens atop the AFC North. Pittsburgh holds the tiebreaker and would be the third seed in the AFC if the season ended today. This Christmas game means far more to Pittsburgh than it does Kansas City, though the Mahomes & Co. are 1 win or 1 Buffalo Bills loss from locking up the top seed -- and the AFC bye. The Chiefs o-line is banged up, and honestly, their tackles have been terrible. Steelers LB T.J. Watt is going to shred them, and I could see K.C. waving the white flag and pulling Mahomes to avoid injury. TAKE STEELERS (+ 125 ) at home. Against the spread Since I'm on the Pittsburgh moneyline, it's a PASS on the spread, but I'd understand if you feel the safer play is taking the 2.5 points. I'm going with Chiefs TE PAT FREIERMUTH OVER 28.5 RECEIVING YARDS (- 120 ) here. It's slated to be 38 degrees, and the run game will be huge, but the short-passing game will be the secondary option. The Chiefs have allowed the second-most receiving yards to tight ends over the last 5 weeks, according to fftoday.com. Over/Under The Steelers are 7-3 O/U in their last 10 games. 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Large-cap block deals In the large-cap segment, Torrent Pharma led the action, recording block deals worth Rs 3,207 crore, followed by ICICI Bank at Rs 682 crore and Infosys at Rs 610 crore. Other major transactions included Maruti Suzuki at Rs 494 crore, HDFC Bank at Rs 144 crore, and TCS at Rs 133 crore. Additional block deals were recorded in Power Grid Corporation at Rs 118 crore, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance at Rs 117 crore, SBI Life Insurance at Rs 107 crore, and Interglobe Aviation at Rs 92 crore. The data has been compiled by brokerage firm Nuvama and pertains to deals done this week between 8:45 am and 3:30 pm. 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Insights into MIND Technology Q3 EarningsIn an effort to build stronger relationships with the youth and tackle the growing menace of drug abuse in the Kashmir Valley, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi, announced on Saturday that the police are organizing various sports activities. Speaking to the media during the inauguration of a T20 cricket tournament in Anantnag district, Birdi highlighted the police department's dedication to channeling the energy and potential of young people into positive and productive pursuits. He noted that sports instill essential life skills and provide a healthy alternative to drug abuse. The initiative also aims to strengthen the bond between the police and the community, fostering trust and cooperation. Birdi assured the public of stringent actions against those involved in drug trafficking and emphasized the importance of such events in building a healthy and empowered community. "Sports is a powerful medium to not only improve physical health but also instill life skills such as discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and leadership," Birdi stated. He acknowledged the increasing concerns over drug addiction among the youth and emphasized the need for timely interventions to protect the younger generation from this social evil. "Drug abuse is a serious challenge that threatens the fabric of our society, especially our youth, who are the future of this region. Through initiatives like sports tournaments, we aim to offer them a healthy alternative—a platform where they can showcase their talent, build confidence, and stay away from harmful distractions," Birdi remarked. The IGP stressed the dual purpose of such events: fostering personal development among the youth and strengthening the bond between the police force and the community. He pointed out that these initiatives aim to build trust, cooperation, and mutual respect, thereby breaking barriers and ensuring better communication between the police and the youth. IGP assures strict action against drug traffickers Birdi assured the public that the police are not only focused on providing constructive platforms for young people but are also taking stringent action against those involved in luring them into drug abuse. "We are committed to addressing the root causes of drug addiction. Those who push drugs into our society and target our youth will face the full force of the law. Our mission is not only to punish but also to prevent such activities," he said. He further emphasized the police's resolve to increase the frequency of such initiatives, ensuring that youth in all districts have opportunities to participate in sports and other constructive activities. According to Birdi, these events are not just about entertainment or competition but are an essential part of building a healthy, active, and empowered community. The T20 cricket tournament inaugurated by the IGP saw enthusiastic participation from local youth, showcasing their skills and talents. Birdi expressed his optimism about the positive impact of these activities on young people's lives. "By working together—police, families, and communities—we can ensure that our youth have the opportunities they need to grow, succeed, and contribute positively to society. This is just the beginning of many such efforts to empower our young generation," Birdi said. War against drugs intensified in J over 4,500 peddlers arrested 18 months Emraan Hashmi REACTS to Kangana Ranaut's claims of drug mafia and nepotism: Seizure of illegal assets: Notorious female narco-terrorist's property confiscated in Kashmir
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Three outfielder deals Phillies should exploreIsraeli troops burn Gaza hospital after forcibly removing staff and patientsTexas public school districts can soon begin purchasing new reading and math textbooks developed by the Texas Education Agency . During a Nov. 22 meeting, the State Board of Education voted to adopt a set of state-created elementary school reading and language arts; kindergarten through eighth grade math; and algebra 1 materials, known as Bluebonnet Learning . The current situation The board voted 8-7 to approve the Bluebonnet reading materials for classroom use, with three Republicans joining the board’s four Democrats in opposition to the materials. The TEA has been criticized for including frequent biblical references in the reading textbooks. Critics say the Bible stories are inappropriate for public schools and could isolate students with different religious beliefs, while proponents of the curriculum assert it will help close student achievement gaps and reduce teacher workloads. Board members voted 13-2 to approve the state math textbooks. The SBOE was still considering other materials proposed by additional publishers as of 12:30 p.m., Nov. 22. The TEA and 25 other publishers submitted over 140 materials to the SBOE in May. Approved materials will likely be available for districts to purchase in February or March, according to the TEA, and teachers can begin using them during the 2025-26 academic year. Use of the state-sanctioned materials is optional, but districts that do so would receive additional funding—up to $60 per student—to purchase and print them. Districts currently receive about $171 per student to acquire textbooks. “Today’s [SBOE] vote for high-quality curriculum will ensure all students are receiving appropriate grade-level instruction and is an important step to boosting student outcomes statewide,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said on social media shortly after the vote. Zooming in This is the first time Texas has created state-owned instructional materials. The TEA began developing the Bluebonnet materials in 2020. They were published for SBOE approval under House Bill 1605 , a 2023 law that overhauled Texas’ public school curriculum standards. The state textbooks are designed to be printed for classroom use. Families will be able to access free PDFs online, but there are no interactive digital aspects. Other approved materials include printed, digital and hybrid lesson plans. Ahead of a preliminary vote Nov. 19 , SBOE member Kevin Ellis, R-Lufkin, said the Bluebonnet materials would give school districts more options. Ellis voted in favor of the state curriculum. “I want to know, does [the curriculum] teach kids to read? That's the most important thing to me,” Ellis said. “I've also heard a lot about the rigor, about the grade level, and I think those are aspects that are up to a curriculum director who decides if this is right for their district.” Board member Staci Childs, D-Houston, who opposed the state textbooks, said Nov. 22 that Christian references in the textbooks outweigh information about other major religions. Christianity and the Bible are mentioned 3 times in the kindergarten materials, 4 times in the first grade materials, 17 times in the second grade materials, 190 times in the third grade materials, 81 times in the fourth grade materials and 66 times in the fifth grade materials, Childs said. “If a parent or a teacher who didn't feel comfortable teaching this were to bring this up to a court, I believe they would be successful,” Childs said. “In my good conscience... I just do not feel that these materials are yet reflective of the experiences and the nuance of Texas students.” How we got here Dozens of publishers, including the TEA, released thousands of pages of proposed instructional materials in May. Nearly 300 people were trained to conduct an extensive review of the proposals this summer, while hundreds of Texans submitted online and in-person comments. During public testimony Nov. 18, some Texans expressed concerns that Bible stories in the Bluebonnet textbooks verge on proselytizing and interfere with parents’ rights to teach their children about a religion at home. Abby Burnham, a Jewish parent, said she faced “repeated attempts to promote Christian ideologies” as a Texas public school student. “I vividly remember when I expressed discomfort as a student and a teacher told me that I should just get used to it, that that is the world that I live in,” Burnham said Nov. 18. “That moment stayed with me—not because it reflects the fairness or diversity I believe in, but because it made me feel like I don't belong.” TEA leaders have insisted religious references in the curriculum are not meant to promote a certain religion and instead will provide students with cross-curricular knowledge and important context about American history. “I have not seen any Bluebonnet [material] that uses solely Christian religious references,” TEA Commissioner Mike Morath told the SBOE Nov. 20. “Any assertion of that is incorrect.” Christie Slape, who chairs the Williamson County chapter of Moms for Liberty , said Sept. 10 the state textbooks would help improve student outcomes and ensure teachers do not have to build their own curriculum. “For parents, printed materials allow them to engage in reviewing, discussing and practicing lessons with their child, fostering a much needed return to parental involvement in their child's education,” Slape said. “For children, most importantly, they provide rigorous, age-appropriate lessons and literature that are on paper and not on a glowing screen.” In the classroom Several Texas school districts, including Temple ISD , have piloted the TEA’s elementary-level materials in classrooms since 2021. TISD teachers and a district administrator traveled to Austin Nov. 18 to testify in support of the Bluebonnet curriculum. “The curriculum is for all diverse learners, flexible for various teacher expertise and inclusive for families,” kindergarten teacher Jomeka Gray told the board. “I am confident that my students will continue to have positive outcomes as they move forward in their academic journey.” Lisa Adams, a deputy superintendent for TISD, said students on campuses that implemented the state textbooks began “outperforming their grade-level peers” within the first few months of the pilot program. Lubbock ISD began piloting the TEA’s elementary-level materials at four schools during the 2021-22 school year. All 28 elementary schools in LISD were using the materials by the 2023-24 school year.
Cadiz Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend for Q4 2024 on Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred StockTwo Pennsylvania state lawmakers have unveiled a new plan to legalize recreational marijuana, saying the state is an “outlier” in its continued prohibition of cannabis. Democratic Reps. Rick Krajewski and Dan Frankel, who led several hearings on cannabis reform during the past legislative session, said they plan to introduce legislation to decriminalize cannabis and create a regulated market that focuses on public health, raises revenue for the state and supports those harmed by the criminalization of marijuana. Frankel and Krajewski are distributing a memo seeking cosponsors for the bill planned for the 2025-2025 legislative session, online cannabis news source Marijuana Moment reported on Monday. The memo outlines the rationale for legalizing cannabis in Pennsylvania and highlights key provisions of adult-use cannabis legislation they plan to introduce next year. “As a state that continues to criminalize recreational cannabis, Pennsylvania is now an outlier—24 states have legalized the practice, including 5 of the 6 states that border Pennsylvania,” the legislators wrote in the co-sponsorship memo. “But legal or not, Pennsylvanians are consuming marijuana, whether by visiting our bordering states, buying unregulated hemp loophole products at gas stations and vape shops, or purchasing in the illicit market,” they continued. Two Pennsylvania lawmakers have unveiled a new plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. The memo, which invites fellow lawmakers to join Frankel and Krajewski in sponsoring the upcoming bill, maintains that decades of cannabis prohibition have failed to keep Pennsylvanians safe. “Prohibition is a failed policy with significant consequences to our Commonwealth,” the memo reads. “It has ruined lives over minor cannabis offenses, disproportionately impacting Black and Brown communities. Consumption of unregulated and dangerous products has increased. And we are losing millions of public revenue that our communities need.” Save Up To 75% With The Best Black Friday Clothing Deals That Are Still Running 10 Unofficial Hoka Cyber Week Sales You Don’t Want To Miss Lawmakers Held Hearings To Study Cannabis Legalization Efforts Krajewski, who led the House Health Subcommittee on Health Care, chaired five legislative hearings during the last session to weigh the successes and failures of cannabis legalization in other states. “We’ve heard from public health experts. We’ve heard from criminal justice and social equity advocates,” Krajewski said on Monday in a statement about the new bill. We’ve learned directly from states across the country how to get this done safely and efficiently, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in public revenue,” said Krajewski. “It’s time to move forward in Pennsylvania before we fall further behind.” Frankel, the majority chair of the House Health Committee, said marijuana prohibition has been a disaster in Pennsylvania, particularly for communities of color. “We have a moral obligation to not only legalize but also to work to repair the damage caused by decades of marijuana arrests,” Frankel said. “Our bill will deliver a market that protects the public health, benefits our taxpayers and uplifts those communities that were disproportionately harmed by prohibition policies.” Legalization Bill Expunges Past Weed Convictions To address the harms caused by marijuana prohibition, the legislation prioritizes expunging records of past cannabis-related offenses and “restorative justice for those affected by draconian drug policies.” The bill also includes provisions to invest funds raised by cannabis legalization to communities disproportionately harmed by the failed War on Drugs. The bill also prioritizes public protections, including provisions to limit “excessive THC levels.” Additionally, the legislation seeks to establish a Pennsylvania cannabis industry that provides sustainable business opportunities for a local and diverse field of licensed operators. “Prohibition was a reckless and racist policy which deliberately targeted and destroyed Black and Brown communities,” said Krajewski. “As a criminal justice organizer and chair of the Pennsylvania Sentencing Commission, I’m fighting to ensure that we reinvest revenue generated from the cannabis industry into areas most impacted by the War on Drugs and ensure that those who are still dealing with criminal sentences and records are able to finally move on.” In September, a different bipartisan pair of lawmakers introduced a bill to legalize cannabis in Pennsylvania and create a regulated market for adult-use cannabis. The bill was referred to the House health committee but has not been brought up for a vote.( MENAFN - Newsfile Corp) Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 24, 2024) - SuperBuzz Inc. (TSXV: SPZ) (" SuperBuzz " or the " Company "), is pleased to announce that, further to its press release of November 26, 2024, it has closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement financing of special warrants of the Company (each, a " Special Warrant") at a price of $0.16 per Special Warrant for gross proceeds of up to $750,000 (the " Offering "). Pursuant to the first tranche of the Offering, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,800,000 Special Warrants for gross proceeds of $448,000. Each Special Warrant shall be automatically exchanged for units of the Company (each, a " Unit ") upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (i) receipt of shareholder approval with respect to the Consolidation (as defined below); (ii) completion of the Consolidation; and (iii) receipt of all corporate and regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (" TSXV "), for the Offering and the Consolidation (collectively, the " Exercise Conditions "). Each Unit issued upon satisfaction of the Exercise Conditions shall consist of one common share in the capital of the Company (each, a " Common Share ") and one Common Share purchase warrant of the Company (each, a " Warrant "). Each Warrant shall entitle the holder to purchase one Common Share for a period of 24 months from the initial closing date of the Offering (the " Closing Date ") at the following exercise prices: (i) $0.22 per Common Share if exercised within the first 12 months from the Closing Date; and (ii) $0.28 per Common Share if exercised during the subsequent 12-month period. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to satisfy the Exercise Conditions on or before the date that is six (6) months following the Closing Date (the " Special Warrant Expiry Time "). In the event that the Exercise Conditions are not satisfied on or before the Special Warrant Expiry Time, the Special Warrants shall be automatically exchanged for promissory notes of the Company (the " Notes "), in the principal amount that is equal to each subscriber's subscription amount. The Notes shall be immediately payable and shall accrue interest at a rate of 18% per annum, calculated on a daily basis. The net proceeds of the Offering will be used for marketing and advertising the Company's core platform to potential end customers, sales initiatives, working capital and for general corporate purposes. As previously announced, the Company intends to consolidate (the " Consolidation ") its issued and outstanding Common Shares on the basis of four (4) pre-consolidation Common Shares for one (1) post-consolidation Common Share. The Company's shareholders approved the Consolidation at the Company's annual general and special meeting held on December 10, 2024. The completion of the Consolidation remains subject to receipt of all necessary approvals, including shareholder approval and the approval of the TSXV. Additionally, the Company announces that it has entered into a debt conversion agreement (the " Debt Conversion Agreement ") with Yoel Yogev, to settle an aggregate of $150,000 (the " Debt ") of debt. Pursuant to the Debt Conversion Agreement, the Company has agreed to issue, and the Creditor has agreed to accept, an aggregate of 937,500 post-Consolidation Common Shares (the " Debt Shares ") in full and final settlement of the Debt, with such Debt Shares being issued at a deemed issue price of 0.16 per Debt Share. The transactions contemplated by the Debt Conversion Agreement constitutes a "related party transaction" within the meaning of TSX Venture Exchange Policy 5.9 and Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transaction (" MI 61-101 ") because Mr. Yogev is a director of the Company. The Company is relying on exemptions from the valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, as the fair market value of the Debt Shares does not exceed 25% of the market capitalization of the Company, as determined in accordance with MI 61-101. The Offering and the Debt Settlement remains subject to the Company obtaining all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (" TSXV "). All securities issued in connection with the Offering and the Debt Settlement will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities legislation in Canada. None of the securities issued in the Offering or the Debt Settlement will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the " 1933 Act "), and none of them may be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any state where such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. The Company also announces that it has entered into an amending agreement (the " Amending Agreement ") with Yoel Yogev, amending certain terms of the consulting agreement dated July 2, 2024, between the Company and Mr. Yogev. Pursuant to the Amending Agreement, Mr. Yogev will receive compensation in the amount of $25,000, on an annual basis (reduced from $10,000 monthly), and will be granted restricted stock units (" RSUs ") of the Company convertible into $25,000 of post-Consolidation Common Shares, calculated based on the Market Price (as defined in TSXV Policy 1.1 - Interpretation) at the time of grant. The RSUs shall vest in accordance with the Company's standard vesting schedule and shall be subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the RSU award agreement. About SuperBuzz Inc. SuperBuzz is revolutionizing how people interact with technology. Its AI platform leverages GPT-3 to automate many processes, including push notifications and content creation. The platform simplifies the user experience, allowing for advanced digital interaction that cuts back on manual tasks. Moreover, SuperBuzz's AI platform intelligently responds to small and medium-sized businesses' unique needs, making it an incredibly reliable and powerful tool for various applications. Additional information in respect of the Company's business is available under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at . For Additional Information, Contact: Liran Brenner Chief Executive Officer Email: ... Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain information in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-Looking statements are often identified by terms such as "may", "should", "anticipate", "expect", "potential", "believe", "intend" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-Looking statements in this news release include statements relating to: the Company's business objectives and milestones and the anticipated timing of, and costs in connection with, the execution or achievement of such objectives and milestones; the Company's future growth prospects; the development of the Company's business and future activities following the date hereof; expectations relating to market size and anticipated growth in the jurisdictions within which the Company may from time to time operate or contemplate future operations; expectations with respect to economic, business, regulatory and/or competitive factors related to the Company or the industry generally; the competitive landscape within which the Company operates and the Company's market share or reach; the performance of the Company's business and the operations and activities of the Company; the Company's ability to obtain, maintain, and renew or extend, applicable authorizations, including the timing and impact of the receipt thereof; the Company's continued work on its product offerings, including the use of OpenAI's GPT-3 model; the Company's Offering, including the pricing of its Special Warrants and Units (including the underlying Common Shares, and Warrants), the anticipated closing date and anticipated use of proceeds, obtaining of all necessary approvals required to close the Offering, the Company's ability to satisfy the Exercise Conditions, the completion of the Consolidation (including the receipt of shareholder approval at the Meeting), the completion of the debt settlement pursuant to the Debt Conversion Agreement (including receipt of the TSXV's approval with respect to the issuance of the Debt Shares), the TSXV's acceptance of the Consolidation. Forward-Looking information in this news release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events, namely: the Company's financial condition and development plans do not change as a result of unforeseen events; there will continue to be a demand, and market opportunity, for the Company's product offerings; current and future economic conditions will neither affect the business and operations of the Company nor the Company's ability to capitalize on anticipated business opportunities; current and future members of management will abide by the Company's business objectives and strategies from time to time established by the Company; the Company will retain and supplement its board of directors and management, or otherwise engage consultants and advisors having knowledge of the industries (or segments thereof) within which the Company may from time to time participate; the Company will have sufficient working capital and the ability to obtain the financing required in order to develop and continue its business and operations; the Company will continue to attract, develop, motivate and retain highly qualified and skilled consultants and/or employees, as the case may be; taxes and all other applicable matters in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts business and any other jurisdiction in which the Company may conduct business in the future; the Company will be able to generate cash flow from operations, including, where applicable, distribution and sale of its products; the Company will be able to execute on its business strategy as anticipated; the Company will be able to meet the requirements necessary to obtain and/or maintain authorizations required to conduct the business; the Company's continuing ability to meet the requirements necessary to remain listed on the TSXV; general economic, financial, market, regulatory, and political conditions will not negatively affect the Company or its business; the Company will be able to successfully compete in the industry; prices offered by competitors will not decline materially; the Company will be able to effectively manage anticipated and unanticipated costs; the Company will be able to conduct its operations in a safe, efficient and effective manner; the Company's ability to continue to work on its product offerings, including the use of OpenAI's GPT-3 model; the Company's ability to effect the Consolidation, the Company's ability to close the Offering and allocate the anticipated proceeds from the Offering as stated, the Company's ability to receive the TSXV's approval with respect to the issuance of the Debt Shares, and obtain of all necessary approvals required to complete the Consolidation and to close the Offering. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the risks associated with the industry in general; the inability of the Company to obtain requisite approvals; the Company's inability to attract and retain qualified members of management to grow the Company's business and its operations; the Company's inability to effectively manage unanticipated costs and expenses, including costs and expenses; the risk's associated with the Company's in meeting its business objectives and milestones and the anticipated timing of, and costs in connection with, the execution or achievement of such objectives and milestones; the inability of the Company to identify and secure future growth prospects; the Company's inability to develop its business and future activities following the date hereof; the Company's inability to meet or exceed expectations relating to market size and anticipated growth in the jurisdictions within which the Company may from time to time operate or contemplate future operations; the Company's inability to meet or exceed expectations with respect to economic, business, regulatory and/or competitive factors related to the Company or the industry generally; the risks associated with the market for the Company's current and proposed product offerings, as well as the Company's inability to capture market share; the risks associated with the distribution methods expected to be used by the Company to deliver its product offerings; the effect of the Consolidation on the Company's securities; the Company's inability to obtain, maintain, and renew or extend, applicable authorizations, including the timing and impact of the receipt thereof; the Company's inability to continue to work on its product offerings, including the use of OpenAI's GPT-3 model; the Company's inability to satisfy the Exercise Conditions, the Company's inability to close the Offering and allocate the anticipated proceeds from the Offering as stated, and obtain of all necessary approvals required to complete the Consolidation, the Offering and the transactions contemplated by the Debt Conversion Agreement. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-Looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company's expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law. 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IMAC Holdings receives notification of deficiency from Nasdaq related to delayed filing of quarterly report on Form 10-QOctopus Energy customers could see a reduction of £300 annually on their bills, thanks to a £7,500 heating upgrade grant. This comes as energy bills are set to rise by another £21 or 1.2 percent. The government has extended the Warm Homes Plan, which it claims will save energy customers up to £300 a year. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has revealed that 300,000 homes across the UK will each receive £7,500 to replace their boiler with a heat pump in 2025. Planning regulations have been eased to expedite the installation of heat pumps , and more homes will be offered insulation as part of the scheme. The government asserts that a heat pump can reduce bills by as much as £100 a year, while insulation can cut another £200 off, costs covered by the scheme. Get the latest news straight to your phone by joining us on WhatsApp It believes these changes will encourage more households to install heat pumps. The statement read: "Households install an air source heat pump without needing to submit a planning application in England – removing the 1m rule, with figures from Octopus showing 34% of those who order a heat pump are discouraged or drop out for reasons attributed to planning permission. "Working alongside the government's mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower, the Warm Homes Plan will ensure millions more households benefit from homegrown energy delivered by every new turbine, solar panel or pylon built on the path to energy independence," reports the Express . "This includes boosting the budget for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to support more households switch to a heat pump – which can save families around £100 a year compared to a gas boiler by using a smart tariff effectively, and insulating more homes across the country – potentially saving homeowners around £200 per year." On its website, Octopus' price comparison reveals that households will save on average £300 a year with its Octopus Cosy heat pump tariff against using a traditional boiler on Flexible Octopus, coming in at £1,391 annually instead of £1,691. Octopus Energy's chief executive Greg Jackson, said: "More than a third of customers who order a heat pump drop out because of planning issues, leaving them stuck with dirty, inefficient gas boilers. Removing outdated and unnecessary red tape is an urgent priority to grow this sector and get low cost, safe, clean heating technology into British homes."
