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Rival Executives Believe De’Aaron Fox Is Ready To Leave The Sacramento KingsPresident-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status. While immigration officials have used the tech for years, an October letter from the Department of Homeland Security obtained exclusively by The Associated Press details how those tools — some of them powered by AI — help make life-altering decisions for immigrants, including whether they should be detained or surveilled. One algorithm, for example, ranks immigrants with a “Hurricane Score,” ranging from 1-5, to assess whether someone will “abscond” from the agency's supervision. The letter, sent by DHS Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Eric Hysen to the immigrant rights group Just Futures Law, revealed that the score calculates the potential risk that an immigrant — with a pending case — will fail to check in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The algorithm relies on several factors, he said, including an immigrant’s number of violations and length of time in the program, and whether the person has a travel document. Hysen wrote that ICE officers consider the score, among other information, when making decisions about an immigrant’s case. “The Hurricane Score does not make decisions on detention, deportation, or surveillance; instead, it is used to inform human decision-making,” Hysen wrote. Also included in the government’s tool kit is a mobile app called SmartLINK that uses facial matching and can track an immigrant’s specific location. Nearly 200,000 people without legal status who are in removal proceedings are enrolled in the Alternatives to Detention program, under which certain immigrants can live in the U.S. while their immigration cases are pending. In exchange, SmartLINK and GPS trackers used by ICE rigorously surveil them and their movements. The phone application draws on facial matching technology and geolocation data, which has been used before to find and arrest those using the app. Just Futures Law wrote to Hysen earlier this year, questioning the fairness of using an algorithm to assess whether someone is a flight risk and raising concerns over how much data SmartLINK collects. Such AI systems, which score or screen people, are used widely but remain largely unregulated even though some have been found to discriminate on race, gender or other protected traits. DHS said in an email that it is committed to ensuring that its use of AI is transparent and safeguards privacy and civil rights while avoiding biases. The agency said it is working to implement the Biden administration’s requirements on using AI , but Hysen said in his letter that security officials may waive those requirements for certain uses. Trump has publicly vowed to repeal Biden's AI policy when he returns to the White House in January. “DHS uses AI to assist our personnel in their work, but DHS does not use the outputs of AI systems as the sole basis for any law enforcement action or denial of benefits,” a spokesperson for DHS told the AP. Trump has not revealed how he plans to carry out his promised deportation of an estimated 11 million people living in the country illegally. Although he has proposed invoking wartime powers, as well as military involvement, the plan would face major logistical challenges — such as where to keep those who have been detained and how to find people spread across the country — that AI-powered surveillance tools could potentially address. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, did not answer questions about how they plan to use DHS’ tech, but said in a statement that “President Trump will marshal every federal and state power necessary to institute the largest deportation operation” in American history. Over 100 civil society groups sent a letter on Friday urging the Office of Management and Budget to require DHS to comply with the Biden administration’s guidelines. OMB did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Just Futures Law’s executive director, Paromita Shah, said if immigrants are scored as flight risks, they are more likely to remain in detention, "limiting their ability to prepare a defense in their case in immigration court, which is already difficult enough as it is.” SmartLINK, part of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, is run by BI Inc., a subsidiary of the private prison company The GEO Group. The GEO Group also contracts with ICE to run detention centers. ICE is tight-lipped about how it uses SmartLINK’s location feature to find and arrest immigrants. Still, public records show that during Trump’s first term in 2018, Manassas, Virginia-based employees of BI Inc. relayed immigrants’ GPS locations to federal authorities, who then arrested over 40 people. In a report last year to address privacy issues and concerns, DHS said that the mobile app includes security features that “prohibit access to information on the participant’s mobile device, with the exception of location data points when the app is open.” But the report notes that there remains a risk that data collected from people "may be misused for unauthorized persistent monitoring.” Such information could also be stored in other ICE and DHS databases and used for other DHS mission purposes, the report said. On investor calls earlier this month, private prison companies were clear-eyed about the opportunities ahead. The GEO Group’s executive chairman George Christopher Zoley said that he expects the incoming Trump administration to “take a much more aggressive approach regarding border security as well as interior enforcement and to request additional funding from Congress to achieve these goals.” “In GEO’s ISAP program, we can scale up from the present 182,500 participants to several hundreds of thousands, or even millions of participants,” Zoley said. That same day, the head of another private prison company told investors he would be watching closely to see how the new administration may change immigrant monitoring programs. “It’s an opportunity for multiple vendors to engage ICE about the program going forward and think about creative and innovative solutions to not only get better outcomes, but also scale up the program as necessary,” Damon Hininger, CEO of the private prison company CoreCivic Inc. said on an earnings call. GEO did not respond to requests for comment. In a statement, CoreCivic said that it has played “a valued but limited role in America’s immigration system” for both Democrats and Republicans for over 40 years.

UTICA, N.Y. – YWCA Mohawk Valley is seeking nominations for the annual Salute to Outstanding Women, an awards ceremony honoring women from the Mohawk Valley who uplift and empower their community. To nominate the Outstanding Woman in your life, visit ywcamv.org/Salute. Nominations for this year’s celebration must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 6. Salute to Outstanding Women honors eight women, one for each of as many categories: – Business and Industry: employees of all levels in any profession, business, or industry; examples include accounting, construction, law, marketing, trade skills, etc. – Education: teachers, administrators, community educators, coaches, mentors, professors, librarians, tutors, etc. – Entrepreneur: someone who has started their own business: large or small, storefront or online. – Healthcare: physicians, nurses, opticians, dentists, therapists in any specialty, pharmacists, healthcare professional and aides, etc. – Human and Public Service: law enforcement, EMT, fire department, armed forces, social workers, non-profit employees, etc. – Outstanding Youth: girls age 17 and under who deserve recognition for their volunteer work, school-related involvement, and/or academic achievements. – Social Justice: an unsung heroine in the community whose efforts truly embody YWCA MV’s mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. – STEAM: someone who works to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math in any field. Nominations can be made for multiple categories; however, each Nominee can only be selected as the Honoree for one category. Nominators who submitted their Outstanding Woman for Salute 2024 can easily re-nominate by notifying YWCA MV at events@ywcamv.org. Nominations are made by the public and reviewed for selection by a panel of independent judges. YWCA will recognize the selected honorees during the Salute to Outstanding Women luncheon on March 27, 2025 at Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro. Nominees must be 18 years of age or older, live or work in Oneida or Herkimer counties and must have demonstrated excellence and leadership in the community and/or workplace. Youth nominees must be 17 years of age or younger and live, work, or attend school in Oneida or Herkimer counties. Nominees cannot be past Salute honorees, current YWCA MV board members or current YWCA MV staff. Nominate your Outstanding Woman today at ywcamv.org/Salute. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are now available for Salute to Outstanding Women 2025. For more information, contact YWCA Development Director Kayla Hartman by February 21 at events@ywcamv.org or 315-732-2159 ext. 235. All proceeds from Salute to Outstanding Women directly benefit YWCA MV’s 24-hour free and confidential domestic violence services, including emergency shelter, transitional housing programs, crisis hotlines, advocacy and accompaniment and more. YWCA MV is available for anyone experiencing domestic and/or sexual violence via our free and confidential 24-hour hotline services. Visit ywcamv.org/Chat to reach an advocate directly through our private, secure server. In Oneida County, call or text 315-797-7740 for domestic and sexual violence crisis services. In Herkimer County, call 315-866-4120 for child advocacy and adult sexual violence crisis services. For more information about YWCA MV visit ywcamv.org.

5 Powerful Ways to Streamline Your Work Processes with AIWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Trump transition team said it can begin submitting names of officials and nominees for background checks and security clearances after it signed an agreement with the Justice Department. The FBI plays a key role in the transition from one administration to the next, conducting background checks and processing security clearances for intended nominees and the transition officials, known as landing teams, who go into agencies before the inauguration to get ready. "Ultimately, this will afford the transition process additional insights, and it facilitates our agency landing teams gaining access to the information they need to prepare for leadership of the federal agencies and departments," the transition team said in a statement. The transition team missed an Oct. 1 deadline to sign an agreement with the White House to provide for landing teams to begin meeting with departments and agencies. It ultimately signed that agreement on Nov. 26. But team members need security clearances to gain access to classified information. The delays in signing the memoranda of understanding had raised concerns that the Trump team would bypass FBI background checks that have long been a requirement for Senate confirmations. President-elect Donald Trump hasn't been shy about his distrust of the Justice Department and the FBI. He's already announced his pick for FBI director , indicating he plans to fire the current head. The transition team opted against signing a third agreement with the General Services Administration (GSA) that would provide funding, office space and technology. That agreement would have required an ethics agreement. Instead, the Trump team said it would use "an existing ethics plan" for its team, and agreed to post it on the GSA website .With favourites out MLS playoffs promise more upsets

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In the not so distant future, both China and the United States , triggering the most significant global crisis since World War Two. Tensions between the two global superpowers have been steadily escalating, as Beijing prepares its military . In response, Washington’s generals have been steeling themselves for a fight, devising new war-fighting strategies and building new military alliances. While we’ve not yet reached the stage of a “hot war” just yet, is well and truly underway. On Tuesday, China retaliated against US chip export curbs by banning shipments of materials critical to the production of weapons in the other direction. The commerce ministry in Beijing announced the export of “dual-use” items related to gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials to the US had been suspended. Most commonly the materials are like solar panels, batteries and semiconductors. But they also play a role in the production of key military hardware, including missiles, communications systems and armour-piercing bullets. On Monday, Washington announced restrictions on the export of critical semiconductor manufacturing tools and a ban on shipments of advanced high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, which are used in artificial intelligence systems, to China. Antimony is the material that is likely to be looked at most closely. The lesser-known heavy metal is used for all manner of military production, from basic ammunition, night-vision goggles to infrared-guided missiles and nuclear weapons. The technologies, especially missiles, are expected to be key in any . Last year, China accounted for 48 per cent of the globally mined antimony, creating the risk of shortages elsewhere around the world if exports are shut down. “Everyone will dig in their backyard to find antimony. Many countries will try to find antimony deposits,” an anonymous metals trader in Europe told the Reuters news agency, highlighting the material’s importance. But crucially for China, the export ban gives its leaders the chance to evaluate just how reliant the US is on its supply of the material. According to figures for 2023, 63 per cent of the 22,000 tons of antimony imported by the US came from China. If there are to be any more exports heading in the direction of Washington, Beijing will sign off on permissions. This will hand the Chinese Communist Party indirect information on what industries in the US are most reliant on the materials leaving the country. It could also be seen as a move to hamper US weapons production at a time because of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. If those shortages are not addressed, it could prove fatal for Washington in an . It is unlikely that the US will be able to replace China as its principal supplier of antimony, considering that Russia is the world’s second-largest producer of the material. Like many Western countries, the US is scouring the world for new supplies of these rare materials. But this process is slow, and means is outpacing US efforts at a rate of five times faster. In a war game carried out by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the US launched 5,000 missiles in the first three weeks of a conflict with China. “In every iteration of the war game, the United States expanded its inventory of long-range anti-ship missiles within the of the conflict, creating a critical problem of ‘empty bins’,” the think tank wrote in a subsequent report. Beijing’s latest restrictions were introduced in response to policies enforced by Joe Biden, the outgoing US president, who is considered a moderate when it comes to challenging China. Relations are only expected to deteriorate when Donald Trump starts his second term in the White House on Jan 21. The Republican president-elect has said he will on goods arriving from China. China has vowed to hit back with its own counter-measures, including even more restrictions on shipments of rare and critical materials. What Mr Trump does when he takes over will be crucial to narrowing the growing military production gap ahead of what could be an armed conflict between the two superpowers.

NoneAs the 2024 elections draw near, residents of the Sagnarigu District in the Northern Region have made their concerns known, urging parliamentary candidates to present concrete, actionable plans for the region’s development. A dialogue session organized by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) served as a platform for constituents to voice their pressing concerns across various sectors, seeking detailed responses from the candidates regarding their vision for the district. Economic challenges have taken center stage in the district, with micro-businesses collapsing and livelihoods being severely affected. Constituents called on candidates to outline strategies to revive small businesses and create sustainable economic opportunities. There was a strong demand for innovative policies that would support the growth of the local economy and ensure the viability of economic sub-sectors. Agriculture, a key source of livelihood in the region, has been underperforming. Residents voiced concerns about the loss of farmland to urbanization and asked candidates to present plans to make agriculture more attractive to the youth. They also highlighted the difficulty in accessing subsidized fertilizers and called for measures to ensure farmers benefit from government policies. The lack of agricultural extension officers and veterinary services was also raised, as these are crucial for improving crop and livestock productivity. Infrastructure issues were another critical concern. The district’s poor road networks, which hinder the movement of goods and people, were flagged as a major obstacle to economic development. Constituents also expressed frustration over inadequate drainage systems, which contribute to flooding during the rainy season, causing damage to properties and lives. Candidates were urged to propose practical solutions to improve infrastructure and address the challenges posed by inadequate drainage. Education also emerged as a key issue. Constituents pointed out the lack of access to basic learning materials, poor performance in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and limited opportunities for ICT learning. The high cost of secondary and tertiary education was another concern, with many parents struggling to afford educational expenses for their children. The residents called on candidates to present actionable plans to improve education outcomes and reduce the financial burden on families. The dialogue session was a dynamic and hopeful exchange, with residents emphasizing the need for real, tangible solutions to their challenges. As the election approaches, the people of Sagnarigu are eager for candidates to demonstrate their commitment to addressing these critical issues.Walters' 17 leads Daniel Boone girls past Tennessee High

ADFW Unveils Full Agenda for 2024 Edition,One of the Most Impactful Financial Gatherings of the YearTrump won about 2.5M more votes this year than he did in 2020. This is where he did itAbu Dhabi Economic Forum, Asset Abu Dhabi, RESOLVE 2024, Fintech Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) will be flagship forums of this year’s ADFW. Topics dominating the agenda include the impact and regulation of AI, the evolution of private markets, Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification and impactful deployment of climate finance. Agenda includes over 3 5 0 thematic sessions across 6 0 + key and breakout events, with new additions such as the UBS Invest or Forum, the China UAE Investment Summit with HSBC, the Islamic Finance Summit, the Spear’s Private Wealth Summit, and the Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Showcase. Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2 6 November 2024 : Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Chairman of the Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) has unveiled a compelling agenda for this year’s event that will take place from 9 th to 12 th December 2024 . ADFW 2024 – ADGM’s flagship event with ADQ as its headline partner – is one of the most anticipated financial gatherings this year, with a lineup of industry-shaping events, influential speakers, and strategic forums that will explore the theme of ‘ Welcome to the Capital of Capital .’ This third edition is in keeping with ADFW’s tradition of convening some of the most renowned global financial leaders, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders to address and analyse topics such as economic, human, cultural, environmental and technological capital, that make Abu Dhabi the ‘Capital of Capital’. The agenda for 2024 includes over 60 main and side events, more than 350 thematic sessions and approximately 600+ speakers. The event expects a gathering of over 20,000 attendees from around the world, representing over USD 30 trillion in managed assets. Commenting on ADFW’s exceptional agenda, His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of A DGM and AD DED said, “Abu Dhabi Finance Week has firmly established itself as a global platform that attracts the most influential professionals in the financ e industry from across the world. T his year’s agenda for ADFW is a testament to Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading international financial hub, where innovation and collaboration drive progress for the Falcon Economy. ADFW continues to create unparalleled opportunities for meaningful dialogue, shaping strategies that strengthen resilience and growth in today’s evolving economic landscape, welcoming them to the ‘C apital of C apital ’ .” Key forums, including the Abu Dhabi Economic Forum, Asset Abu Dhabi, RESOLVE 2024, Fintech Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) will return this year. New events for 2024 include the UBS Investment Forum, the China UAE Investment Summit with HSBC, the Islamic Finance Summit, the Spear’s Private Wealth Summit, and the Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Showcase. The official opening ceremony is on 9 th December in the presence of esteemed members of Abu Dhabi’s leadership, heads of leading global investment and financial firms and other VIPs from the financial industry. Day 1: Opening Ceremony and Abu Dhabi Economic Forum Abu Dhabi Economic Forum is a high-level leadership forum that will feature in-depth discussions on the current state of and prospects for the Falcon Economy. It will bring together senior members of the Abu Dhabi government and prominent figures from the private sector, representing key industries. Speakers include the CEOs of Blackrock, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, Citigroup, BNY, Lunate, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Aldar. Top sessions to look forward to include ‘A Mission of Rorix’ by H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi – Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Minister in Charge of Talent Attraction and Retention and Ministry of Economy, UAE, ‘A New Era of Capital Flows in a Polycentric World’ by Abu Dhabi’s leading Sovereign Wealth Funds, and ‘The ADFW Boardroom: Abu Dhabi In the Global Economy’ with Ray Dalio – Founder and CIO Mentor of Bridgewater Associates, Sergio Ermotti – Group CEO of UBS, Jihad Azour – Director, Middle East and Central Asia Department of International Monetary Fund (IMF). ADEF Private Leadership Forum, Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Forum, the UBS Investor Forum and the prestigious ADFW Gala Dinner are a few of the major sub-events scheduled for the day. The newly introduced Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Forum will witness presentations of investment cases by ADNOC Drilling, ADNOC Distribution, Aldar, ADIB, and Borouge among others. Click here to view the detailed agenda for the first day. Day 2 : Asset Abu Dhabi and RESOLVE The second day starts with Asset Abu Dhabi in association with ADCB, Mubadala and PGIM Global Asset Management. It will build on the success of its 2023 edition and continue to shed light on critical topics such as ‘Principles of a Changing World Order’, ‘Inside the Hedge Fund Industry’, ‘The Remarkable Opportunities & Challenges of AI’ and ‘The Market View of Trillion Dollar Asset Managers’. Bringing together asset allocators, asset managers, investment bankers, venture capitalists, private equities, family offices and other institutional investors, collectively managing over USD 30 trillion in assets, the event will see industry titans such as Ray Dalio, Robert Smith – Founder, Chairman & CEO at Vista Equity Partners, Aron Landy – CEO at Brevan Howard, and Bill Huffman – CEO at Nuveen take to the stage. RESOLVE will also be held on this day, in collaboration with the Judicial Department. Under the theme ‘Resilience’, the event is set to host impactful conversations among key stakeholders from the global dispute resolution community and leaders from government, industry, and academia. ‘Class Actions for Societal Harm – The Silicon Valley Backlash’, ‘Navigating the AI Legal Frontier’, Resilience in Action: The UAE’s Readiness for Future Disputes, ‘From Risk to Resolution – Restructuring and Insolvency in Complex Times’, ‘The Climate Conundrum – The Uncertain Road Ahead’. Click here to view the detailed agenda for the second day. Day 3: Fintech Abu Dhabi and Global Financial Regulators Summit Fintech Abu Dhabi, the Middle East’s largest fintech festival, will spotlight innovations in AI, digital security, and blockchain technology. Breakout events like Blockchain Abu Dhabi, RISK 4.0 Forum, Islamic Finance Summitand the AI Abu Dhabi Forum will showcase the transformative potential of emerging technologies. Leading voices, including Jeremy Allaire – CEO and Founder of Circle, Richard Teng – CEO of Binance, and Caroline Pham – U.S. CFTC Commissioner, will discuss the evolving landscape of financial technology. Top sessions to look out for are ‘Investing in AI: What Does the Next World Look Like?’ and ‘Has the Unicorn Machine Stopped Working’. The Global Financial Regulator Summit also returns as a closed-door gathering of international senior regulatory bodies and representatives from the MENA region, the European Union, the UK, Asia and the USA to discuss the approach to the opportunities and challenges presented by the rise of AI. Click here to view the detailed agenda for the third day. Day 4: ADSFF Exactly one year after hosting its last edition at COP28, the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) will be held on the concluding day of ADFW to conduct discussions on sustainable finance, impact investing, and net-zero commitments. The event held in partnership with HSBC, Smartenergy and Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) will cover topics including ‘How Impactful is Impact Investing?’ and ‘The Evolution of Carbon Markets,’ with impactful voices like Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan and Jonathan Dean of AXA IM, underscoring Abu Dhabi’s commitment to sustainability and green finance. Another notable session is the keynote speech by H.E. Carme Artigas Brugal, Co-Chair of the AI Advisory Body at the United Nations, where she will speak on the UN’s advancements in setting international rules for AI. There will also be a fireside chat with H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, CEO of Alterra on the launch of the world’s largest climate fund where he will discuss its anticipated impacts and strategic directions. Curated side events such as ‘Women in Finance’ will also gather highly accomplished women in the financial landscape. The ADFW Venture Park will showcase inspiring insights and thought-leadership ideas from entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and special guests covering a broad range of topics that seek to empower and challenge entrepreneurs. Click here to view the detailed agenda for the last day of ADFW. For more information and to register for Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024, visit: www.adfw.com -END- Related

LAS VEGAS — Senior Skyar Vann scored 15 points and her sister, freshman Zya Vann, added 14 to lead No. 9 Oklahoma to an 88-58 win over UNLV on Friday night. Raegan Beers scored 10 points for the Sooners, who improved to 5-0. Skyar Vann shot 3 for 6 from 3-point range and Oklahoma hit 41.4% (12 of 29) behind the arc. Kiera Jackson scored 20 points for UNLV (4-2) and Mikinna Brackens added 12. Takeaways Oklahoma: The Sooners limited the Rebels to two field goals in the third quarter and extended a one-point halftime lead to 67-42. In the third quarter, the Rebels shot 2 of 16 with four turnovers. UNLV: The Rebels kept the game close in the first half behind 43.8% 3-point shooting, including two each from Jackson and Brackens. Jackson and Brackens each had 10 points in the first half. Key moment The Sooners scored the first 16 points coming out of the halftime break after leading 39-38 at the intermission. Beers, who leads the team with 21.3 points per game, scored the first two baskets after making only one shot in the first half. The Rebels ended the drought on Jackson's layup with 3:58 remaining in the third quarter. Key stat Oklahoma has beaten all four of its opponents by more than 30 points, but needed to outscore the Rebels by 29 in the second half to keep the streak alive. UNLV missed a free throw and a 3-pointer in the final minute. Up next The Sooners will stay in the Las Vegas Valley to play DePaul on Monday in the Ball Dawgs Classic. UNLV will host UCF on Wednesday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball

Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution