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Geddy Post-Op Geddy, just after her successful brain surgery, shows signs of recovery following the pioneering procedure guided by augmented reality technology at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital. Geddy During Surgery Using Novarad's VisAR Navigation System Geddy's brain tumor was successfully resected. This pioneering procedure was performed on Geddy, who, as a six-week-old puppy, was abandoned in a high-speed chase involving a stolen car and gunfire in Northern Mississippi. She was rescued by local law enforcement and taken to a veterinarian. After being posted for adoption, Geddy was united with a loving family. During the summer of 2024, Geddy began experiencing seizures and neurological signs and was diagnosed with a brain tumor through MRI. The severity of her condition prompted a referral to the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) with veterinary neurosurgeon scientist Wojciech Panek, DVM, DACVIM, and neurology specialty intern Tessa Arendt, DVM. Panek and his research collaborator, human neurosurgeon and Director of the Penn Brain Tumor Center Nduka Amankulor, MD, from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) were familiar with an innovative AR technology emerging in human surgeries and recognized the potential for this technology to assist in Geddy's operation. The augmented reality guidance system known as VisAR, developed by Novarad Corporation and co-invented by Novarad CEO Wendell Gibby, MD, is used in human medical procedures for its precision and accuracy. The decision was made to use VisAR in Geddy's surgery, led by the surgery team of Panek and Amankulor. During the operation, preoperative MRI images were superimposed with anatomical accuracy onto Geddy's skull, allowing for precise biopsy and tumor resection. Novarad representative Darin Johnson assisted in the calibration of VisAR during surgery. The complex and delicate procedure was a success. "Geddy has recovered from surgery; her owners report no neurological signs nor seizures,” said Panek. "We will continue to monitor Geddy's recovery, but I am incredibly pleased with her progress. I am extremely grateful to Dr. Gibby and the entire Novarad team for their willingness to partner with Penn Vet to implement their lifesaving AR surgical navigation system, VisAR, in this particularly sensitive canine brain surgery.” "This groundbreaking surgery marks a milestone in veterinary medicine and highlights the incredible potential and promising outcomes of augmented reality in animal healthcare,” said Gibby. "The successful use of VisAR in Geddy's brain surgery is a testament to the power of innovation, the dedication of the Penn Vet and PSOM neurosurgery team, their top-notch research, and the tireless efforts of Novarad to bring this life-saving technology to the forefront of medical care.” Geddy's remarkable journey, from abandonment to a pioneer in canine veterinary neurosurgery, highlights the incredible advances in veterinary medicine, promising a brighter future for animals and their owners needing complex surgeries. About Novarad Corporation: Novarad Corporation is a leading provider of advanced medical imaging solutions, including cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) technologies. Their innovative products, such as VisAR, are designed to enhance precision and improve outcomes in both human and animal healthcare. Novarad's solutions have been widely adopted across various medical disciplines and are paving the way for the future of medical procedures. Novarad and Penn Vet established a unique research collaboration to further validate and optimize its use in canine patients with neurological conditions, with several studies ongoing. Attachments Geddy Post-Op Geddy During Surgery CONTACT: Novarad Corporation [email protected]

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Lidia Thorpe and Ralph Babet (Image: AAP/Private Media) Racism and reverse racism. Misogyny and misandry. Homophobia and heterophobia. I have heard a lot of false equivalences touted in my time, yet none quite as stark as the false equivalency the federal government managed to manufacture earlier this week when they decided to censure both Senator Lidia Thorpe and Senator Ralph Babet concurrently for transgressions they claimed warranted such action. In the case of Thorpe, the censure was in relation to her infamous protest at a reception for King Charles III — an action which, while loud and confronting, was based in truth-telling with regards to both Indigenous sovereignty and the harm that had been committed in the name of the Crown. In the case of Babet, it was due to a tweet in which he used racist, homophobic and ableist slurs in order to dare “woke ass freaks” to come at him. In no way are these actions of equivalence. Lidia Thorpe sees her Senate spot as the Greens ‘paying the rent’ Read More Yet when Senator Penny Wong took to the microphone to introduce the censure motions, drawing that false equivalence was exactly what she did. Wong claimed both motions were about the “standards of respect” expected of senators, and that both wayward senators were engaging in actions to create social media storms while offering nothing of substance to improve people’s lives. While this may have been the case with Babet’s disgusting tweet, perhaps if Wong had stopped and actually considered the substance contained within Thorpe’s protest words, she may have realised that improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples while educating the masses on some realities is exactly why she took that action. Disappointingly, but predictably, the champions of “free speech” that are the federal opposition appeared to forget this very core value, with the majority of them supporting both censure motions, and Senator Birmingham parroting Wong’s sentiments. To his credit, Queensland Nationals Senator Matt Canavan was the lone Coalition voice to question the motions and he voted against them — not on the content, but rather on the basis of process. Due to flight delays, neither Thorpe nor Babet were able to be present to hear the motions and defend themselves should they have wished to. They had only been informed that morning they were being censured. The timing of the vote was not the only problem of process. As Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi rose to express her dissent in relation to the censure against Thorpe, she was repeatedly shut down by Senate President Sue Lines. Why? Because she dared to highlight the racism inherent in the chamber, while pointing out that it did not have the right to dictate to an Aboriginal woman, or indeed any other people of colour, how they should engage in protest. It was a fair point. Not only did Faruqi remind the chamber of the fact it had failed to censure Pauline Hanson for a racist tweet aimed at her, she also highlighted that this same tweet was later deemed to be racial vilification via court proceedings. What does Wong actually know about the art of protest? She’s not one to make a stand, even if it means she ends up voting against marriage equality despite being a lesbian woman who wished to marry her partner, and she certainly had no qualms in highlighting her compliance to the party line when, earlier this year, Senator Fatima Payman made a stance of unconditional support for the recognition of a Palestinian state while a genocide has been going on. Is this lack of discernment, and reinforcement of ignorance, just a given when it comes to accepting the modus operandi of our elected politicians? Will Senator Ralph Babet see censure for his slur-ridden posting? Read More What message are the four Indigenous senators who fell in lockstep with their party’s stance sending, not only to the many Indigenous people disenfranchised in this country who are looking for politicians to champion our issues, but also to the broader Australian public? First, that talking truth to power when it’s right there in front of you is unacceptable and warrants punishment, even though in the case of the federal government, they did commit to “truth-telling” when they promised to implement the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full. Secondly, despite successive governments’ failures to listen to our more polite forms of protest such as petitions, consultative bodies, now-forgotten referendums and peaceful assemblies in parks, these tactics are the only ones we should be utilising. It’s more sinister than this though. Because truly, via their choice to censure Thorpe and Babet concurrently, while neither of them were there, they are stating there is no difference between an Aboriginal woman skilfully highlighting decades of injustice in the space of a mere minute in a House that was initially built to specifically exclude us, and a man using a bunch of disgusting and outdated slurs on a social media platform to rile progressives for fun. And so here we are, in the wake of the shambolic referendum process, finding the very issues Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to take to the streets for comparable to a disgusting and deliberately inflammatory tweet. Have something to say about this article? 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China and Hong Kong stocks fell sharply on Friday with blue-chip CSI300 and Shanghai Composite posting theirbiggest single-day losses since Oct. 9, dragged down bybig tech firms’ disappointing earningsand investors’ fears over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s future policies on China. The Shanghai Composite index .SSEC closed3.06% lower at3,267.19. The CSI300 index .CSI300 lost 3.1%, its financial sector sub-index .CSI300FS eased 3.38%, the consumer staples sector .CSI000912 fell 2.96%, the real estate index .CSI000952 dropped 2.95% and the healthcare sub-index .CSI300HC shed 3.8%. ** Biotech firms .CSI399993 and brokerages .CSI399975 led the decline, slipping morethan 4% each. ** Hong Kong’s HangSeng index .HSI dipped 371.14 points, or 1.89%, to 19,229.97, Hang Seng China Enterprises index .HSCE slid 2.1% to 6,887.05 andHang Seng Tech Index .HSTECH lost 2.6%. ** “It doesn’t look like any single news triggered the major sell-off today...if you look at the sectors heavily hit, it appears market is a bit worried about more upcomingU.S. policy against China,” said Steven Leung, executive director of institutional sales at UOB Kay Hian. ** The Texas governor on Thursday orderedstate agencies to stop investing in China and sell assets there as soon as possible. ** A Reuters poll this week showed the Trump administration could impose nearly 40% tariffs on Chinese importsearly next year. ** Meanwhile, e-commerce giant PDD Holdings PDD.O and search engine operator Baidu 9888.HK posted lower-than-expected third-quarter results, indicating that the economy continues to facechallenges despite the recentstimulus measures. ** Baidu’s Hong Kong shares slumped 8.6% at close after the firm said it has not seen any notable improvement in advertising spending patterns or consumer spending yet. ** Investors are losing patience as there hasn’t been any further official measures afterthe fiscal stimulus failed to meet market expectations, Leung said. ** The smaller Shenzhen index .SZSC lost 3.54% and the start-up board ChiNext Composite index .CNT eased3.985%. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Summer Zhen; Editing by Rashmi Aich and Sumana Nandy)GERING — Trey Winkler heads into his second year with Gering a little more comfortable as a coach, and perhaps a bit calmer. “I feel I have the same juice and (still) might be animated on the sidelines, but maybe tone it down a bit,” the Bulldogs boys coach said during the school’s winter media day last week. “Maybe not be on the refs as much.” But how long will that last? “Until the first bad call,” he said with a smile. Fans will get a chance to see that in play Friday as the Bulldogs open the season with a boys/girls doubleheader at Alliance. Both teams open the home schedule Saturday against Sidney in an afternoon/night doubleheader. The Gering girls also head into a second season with six returning letterwinners under second-year coach Brittany Macias. The Bulldogs are coming off a 6-17 season, which ended with a loss to Alliance in a Class B subdistrict matchup. The group includes junior Jacelyn Brown, who led the team in pair of categories last season: assists (3.2 per game) and steals (2.1). Sophomore Jacey Cochran averaged 5.6 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Senior Makenzie Todd is the top returning scorer as she averaged 7.2 points per game last winter. Fellow returner and senior Keira Baard says this year’s team heads into the season both hungrier and more comfortable under Macias. She added the team also carries an attitude into the season as well. “Being a lot more aggressive,” Baard said during the media day session. “We want to get after the ball.” Winkler also wants his team to play with an attitude, especially on one end of the court. “Like every coach probably says, it’s defense,” Winkler said. “It’s our biggest thing,we’re hammering it all day, every day in practice. (It’s) that mentality that you have to defend if you want to win.” The Bullldogs boys graduated Uriah Ybarra and Jackson Howard, who combined to average more than 30 points per game, and Howard set a program record for 3-pointers in a season. But Gering returns two starters and a handful of players who saw varsity time during an 8-16 campaign. That includes Gage Ruzicka, who led the Bulldogs in assists and Jack Maser who was second on the team in steals. “We lost some good pieces last year but we also bring back other good pieces,” Winkler said. “These guys put in a lot of work over the summer ... and a lot of them showed up in the fall as well. “That work speaks for itself,” Winkler said. “You can revamp what you had, or lost with those guys who put in the work. We have guys who want to share the ball, play for each other and just love being part of the team atmosphere. These guys have been working hard the last few weeks and all summer and fall. They’ll be ready.” Contact Tim Johnson: sports@starherald.com ; 308-632-9050. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sports Editor {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

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UNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Rescuers contemplated the safest way Wednesday to search for a woman who apparently fell into a Pennsylvania sinkhole while looking for her lost cat, saying a crumbling old coal mine beneath the surface complicated efforts and endangered workers. Crews worked through the night in the Unity Township community of Marguerite to find Elizabeth Pollard, 64. A state police spokesperson said early Wednesday they were reassessing their tactics to avoid putting the rescuers in danger. "The integrity of that mine is starting to become compromised," Trooper Steve Limani told reporters at the scene about 40 miles east of Pittsburgh. Rescue workers continue to search for Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have disappeared in a sinkhole while looking for her cat, Wednesday in Marguerite, Pa. Sinkholes occur in the area because of subsidence from coal mining activity. Rescuers used water to break down and remove clay and dirt from the mine, which has been closed since the 1950s, but that increased the risk "for potential other mine subsidence to take place," Limani said. "We're probably going to have to switch gears" and do a more complicated dig, he said. On Tuesday, crews lowered a pole camera with a sensitive listening device into the hole, but it detected nothing. Another camera lowered into the hole showed what could be a shoe about 30 feet below the surface, Limani said. Searchers also deployed drones and thermal imaging equipment to no avail. Marguerite Fire Chief Scot Graham, the incident commander, said access to the immediate area surrounding the hole was tightly controlled and monitored, with rescuers attached by harness. "We cannot judge as to what's going on underneath us. Again, you had a small hole on top but as soon as you stuck a camera down through to look, you had this big void," Graham said. "And it was all different depths. The process is long, is tedious. We have to make sure that we are keeping safety in the forefront as well as the rescue effort." Rescue workers search through the night in a sinkhole for Elizabeth Pollard, who disappeared while looking for her cat, Tuesday in Marguerite, Pa. Pleasant Unity Fire Chief John Bacha, the operations officer at the scene, said they were "hoping that there's a void that she could still be in." Pollard's family called police about 1 a.m. on Tuesday to say she had not been seen since going out Monday evening to search for Pepper, her cat. The temperature dropped well below freezing that night. In an interview with CBS News, Pollard's son, Axel Hayes, said he is experiencing a mix of emotions. "I'm upset that she hasn't been found yet, and I'm really just worried about whether she's still down there, where she is down there, or she went somewhere and found somewhere safer," Hayes said. "Right now, I just hope she's alive and well, that she's going to make it, that my niece still has a grandmother, that I still have a mother that I can talk to." The top of a sinkhole is seen Tuesday in the village of Marguerite, Pa., where rescuers searched for a woman who disappeared. Police said they found Pollard's car parked behind Monday's Union Restaurant in Marguerite, about 20 feet from the sinkhole. Hunters and restaurant workers in the area said they didn't notice the manhole-size opening in the hours before Pollard disappeared, leading rescuers to speculate that the sinkhole was new. "It almost feels like it opened up with her standing on top of it," Limani said. Searchers accessed the mine late Tuesday afternoon and dug a separate entrance out of concern that the ground around the sinkhole opening was not stable. Pollard lives in a small neighborhood across the street from where her car and granddaughter were located, Limani said. The young girl "nodded off in the car and woke up. Grandma never came back," Limani said. The child stayed in the car until two troopers rescued her. It's not clear what happened to Pepper. In an era of rapid technological advancement and environmental change, American agriculture is undergoing a revolution that reaches far beyond the farm gate. From the food on consumer plates to the economic health of rural communities, the transformation of U.S. farming practices is reshaping the nation's landscape in ways both visible and hidden. LandTrust explores how these changes impact everyone, whether they live in the heartland or the heart of the city. The image of the small family farm, while still a reality for many, is increasingly giving way to larger, more technologically advanced operations. According to the USDA, the number of farms in the U.S. has fallen from 6.8 million in 1935 to about 2 million today, with the average farm size growing from 155 acres to 444 acres. This shift has profound implications for rural communities and the food system as a whole. Despite these changes, diversity in farming practices is on the rise. A landmark study published in Science , involving data from over 2,000 farms across 11 countries, found that diversifying farmland simultaneously delivers environmental and social benefits. This challenges the longstanding idea that practices boosting biodiversity must come at a cost to yields and food security. The adoption of precision agriculture technologies is transforming how farmers manage their land and resources. GPS-guided tractors, drone surveillance, and AI-powered crop management systems are becoming commonplace on many farms. These technologies allow farmers to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides with pinpoint accuracy, reducing waste and environmental impact while improving yields. However, the digital divide remains a challenge. More than 22% of rural communities lack reliable broadband internet access, hindering the widespread implementation of AI and other advanced technologies in agriculture. While technology offers new opportunities, farmers are also facing significant economic challenges. The USDA's 2024 farm income forecast projects a 4.4% decline in net farm income from 2023, following a sharp 19.5% drop from 2022 to 2023. This financial pressure is compounded by rising production costs and market volatility. Climate variability adds another layer of complexity. Extreme weather events, changing precipitation patterns, and shifting growing seasons are forcing farmers to adapt quickly. These factors could reduce agricultural productivity by up to 25% over the coming decades without significant adaptation measures. But adapting requires additional financial resources, further straining farm profitability. In the face of these challenges, many farmers are turning to diversification as a strategy for resilience and profitability. The Science study mentioned earlier found that farms integrating several diversification methods supported more biodiversity while seeing simultaneous increases in human well-being and food security. Agritourism is one popular diversification strategy. In 2022, 28,600 U.S. farms reported agritourism income, averaging gross revenue of $44,000 from these activities. Activities like farm tours, pick-your-own operations, and seasonal festivals not only provide additional income but also foster a deeper connection between consumers and agriculture. The changing face of agriculture is directly impacting consumers. The rise of farm-to-table and local food movements reflects a growing interest in where our food comes from and how it's produced. If every U.S. household spent just $10 per week on locally grown food, it would generate billions of dollars for local economies. However, the larger challenges in agriculture can also lead to price fluctuations at the grocery store. The USDA's Economic Research Service projects that food-at-home prices will increase between 1.2% and 2.2% in 2024. Looking ahead, several innovations are poised to reshape agriculture: The transformation of American agriculture affects everyone, from the food we eat to the health of our environment and rural communities. Consumers have the power to support sustainable and diverse farming practices through our purchasing decisions. As citizens, they can advocate for policies that support farmers in adopting innovative and sustainable practices. The challenges facing agriculture are complex, but they also present opportunities for innovation and positive change. By understanding and engaging with these issues, everyone can play a part in shaping a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food system for the future. This story was produced by LandTrust and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Get local news delivered to your inbox!A man arrested in connection with the shooting of an insurance executive in New York was carrying a handwritten document suggesting he had "ill will towards corporate America", US police say. Luigi Mangione, 26, is being questioned by police in Pennsylvania after he was spotted by a McDonald's worker who recognised his face from media coverage. New York police said Mr Mangione was found with a "ghost gun", possibly produced by a 3D printer, and a silencer similar to that used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday. His mask and clothing were similar to those worn by the suspect in CCTV images released by detectives. He also had multiple fake IDs, including one that matched that used by the suspect to check into a hostel in Manhattan before the shooting. And he was carrying a "handwritten document that speaks to his motivation and mindset", New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. "We don't think there's any specific threats to other people mentioned in that document," NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told a media conference. "But it does seem that he has some ill will toward corporate America." The New York Times, citing an unnamed official, earlier reported he had a handwritten "manifesto" criticising healthcare companies for prioritising profits over care. Mr Mangione is originally from Maryland but his last known address was in Honolulu, Hawaii, Chief Kenny said. The 50-year-old victim was shot in the street as he walked to the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan for an investor conference. It's been widely reported that the bullet casings found at the scene had the words "delay", "deny" and "depose" written on them. It's been interpreted as a possible reference to "delay, deny, defend", a phrase often used by critics of America's corporate health insurance industry. The sector has a reputation for underpaying and refusing to pay, claims, and medical debt is now the most common cause of personal bankruptcy in the US. The UnitedHealth Group and other corporate insurers have taken steps to protect their executives after social media users celebrated the killing and expressed anger at the industry in posts that were sent viral. Last week, the FBI announced it was offering a $US50,000 ($77,000) reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction on top of a $US10,000 reward offered by the NYPD. "In this case, the images that we shared with the public were spread far and wide, and the tips we received led to the recovery of crucial evidence," Commissioner Tisch said. "We should never underestimate the power of the public to be our eyes and our ears in these investigations." The man will be charged with gun crimes in Pennsylvania, Chief Kenny said. "At some point we'll work through extradition to bring him back to New York to face charges here," he said. After the arrest, a spokesperson for UnitedHealth thanked law enforcement and requested privacy for the victim's family. "Our hope is that today's apprehension brings some relief to Brian's family, friends, colleagues and the many others affected by this unspeakable tragedy," the spokesperson told the ABC.

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Why Overlooking Public Criticism Could Be UnitedHealth’s Big Mistake - ForbesA version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here . Donald Trump has made bold claims about his plans for when he takes office next month, from drastic action at the border to ending birthright citizenship and pardoning January 6 insurrectionists. When he sat down for his first postelection interview with a mainstream journalist, Kristen Welker of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” he promised he would not encourage his Justice Department to go after his political enemies but added that he thinks some of them belong in jail. How those promises and desires will translate into action remains unclear, so it’s worth paying attention to what Trump said in that lengthy sit-down, which aired Sunday. Here are key lines from NBC’s interview , along with some context: What will Trump accomplish in his first 100 days? So expect something related to immigration to get everyone’s attention. In the first week of his first administration in 2017, for instance, Trump used executive authority to act on his campaign promise to ban all Muslims from traveling to the US by imposing a ban on travel from predominantly Muslim countries and also put a hold on all refugees entering the US for four months. Those moves, which made a statement, sparked protests at airports and a standoff between Trump and lawyers at the Department of Justice. Trump has talked previously about mobilizing the military to do more at the border and about effectively shutting the border with Mexico. In the NBC interview, he also talked about extending tax cuts and working with Democratic mayors to address crime in cities in his first 100 days. Do sexual misconduct and excessive drinking allegations related to Pete Hegseth — his pick for defense secretary, who told senators he would go dry — worry Trump? While there have been reports that Trump has considered alternatives to Hegseth , he has maintained public support for the former Fox News host. There have been multiple reports about Hegseth’s drinking, including that it led him to be forced out of the leadership of veterans’ advocacy groups. He also has dealt with revelations about a settlement he reached with a woman who alleged Hegseth sexually assaulted her. Can Trump guarantee tariffs won’t raise prices for American consumers? Tariffs are taxes on foreign imports paid by importers in the US. Economists generally believe tariffs raise prices for consumers , but Trump doesn’t believe it. He has promised a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico, something he may be able to accomplish without Congress. In the NBC interview, he pointed to tariffs he imposed, particularly on China, during his first term and kept in place by the Biden administration as evidence. Trump argued the US is “subsidizing” Canada to the tune of $100 billion per year and Mexico to the tune of $300 billion per year. Trump recently made a joke about annexing Canada during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Presumably he was riffing on that joke here rather than offering a serious idea. After a recent phone call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum , Trump said they had agreed to “effectively” close the border, although she later disputed that claim. It’s not entirely clear what Trump meant by arguing in the NBC interview that the US is subsidizing Canada and Mexico. It could be a reference to trade deficits between the US and those trading partners. But the trade deficit with Canada was about $54 billion in 2022 and about $131 billion with Mexico that year. The “madman theory” of foreign policy is that other countries stay in check because they think a powerful world leader is crazy and unpredictable, something Trump has embraced. Before November’s election, for example, Trump told The Wall Street Journal he would never have to use the military to protect Taiwan from China because China’s president knows he’s “f**king crazy.” Trump also argued in the NBC interview that tariffs during his first term saved “tens of thousands” of manufacturing jobs at Whirlpool in Ohio, a debatable claim since the US International Trade Commission found that the tariffs led to an uptick of about 1,800 US jobs, at a cost to consumers of about $815,000 per job. Trump said “the market” will keep companies from raising prices as a result of his tariffs. Trump argued both that tariffs will raise money and that they will be an effective diplomatic tool. The math is hard to envision, since by one estimate, Trump’s proposed tax cuts would far outstrip revenue raised by tariffs and his policies would add $7.75 trillion to the national debt over 10 years. Welker asked Trump directly whether tariffs are something he’ll really do or whether they’re a negotiating tactic. His 416-word response did not answer the question directly, but he did argue that his election has already dried up border crossings to a “trickle.” Trump wanted credit for Mexican authorities breaking up several “caravans” of migrants. Border crossings had already dropped precipitously after executive action by the Biden administration . Would Trump consider raising the minimum wage? The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 since 2009. Trump doesn’t sound likely to push for an across-the-board hike now. Some states have minimum wages over $15, while others have stayed at the federal minimum. In Alaska and Missouri , two states that backed Trump, voters also acted in November to raise the minimum wage. Trump has focused his outreach to wage earners on policy proposals such as exempting tips from taxes . Is it realistic to deport every single one of the millions of people in the US illegally? How Trump might go about mass deportation and whether he would focus on people who have not violated criminal laws has been the subject of much reporting. Read more about his immigration plans . Does that include ‘Dreamers,’ who were brought to the US as children? Trump ultimately said he wants Dreamers to be able to stay in the US and suggested “doing something” about Dreamers could involve a bipartisan deal with Democrats. But in mixed-immigration-status families, where children are citizens and their parents are not, Trump would focus on deporting the whole family Trump acknowledged these deportations are going to be hard to watch On separating families, he said they will have a choice How will Trump end birthright citizenship? Trump said he would try to end birthright citizenship with executive action, but he acknowledged it could take more because, according to the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution, every person born in the US is a citizen. Amending the Constitution is a long and complicated process. There hasn’t been an amendment enacted in more than three decades. It will be interesting to see how Trump justifies trying to end birthright citizenship with the stroke of a pen. Also, the US is definitely not the only country with birthright citizenship. Read this fact check . Trump still has only ‘concepts’ of a health care plan, but it’s hard to explain Sign-ups for Obamacare plans fell during Trump’s first term even as the law became more popular. Read more about what Trump did with the Affordable Care Act . Will he follow up on making insurance companies pay for in vitro fertilization? Trump promised not to push for investigations of his political opponents Trump said he does not expect his pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel , to necessarily investigate his political enemies. He seemed surprised when Welker read back to him a 2023 Truth Social post in which he said he would appoint a special prosecutor to look into President Joe Biden. But does he want his political enemies investigated? Will he go after Biden? Trump said he won the election for two reasons, neither of which is political retribution While he won’t push his attorney general pick, Pam Bondi, to investigate his enemies, he’s not shutting it down, either A few moments later, however Trump undercut this message when he argued that former Rep. Liz Cheney and other people on the House committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, insurrection committed a “major crime.” More on that further below. Trump would not definitely say he’ll fire FBI Director Christopher Wray That was a reference to search warrants served on Trump’s Florida resort, Mar-a-Lago, and his club in New Jersey related to Trump’s refusal to turn over classified documents to the National Archives. But since Trump has picked Patel for the job, he admitted that means Wray – whose name he would not say — would have to leave: Trump didn’t read Project 2025 so that he could deny connection to it While he is hiring many people connected to the blueprint for a Republican administration and he agrees with much of it, Trump doesn’t want to be associated with it. He’s not thinking about a pardon from Biden While Trump said he thinks a president can pardon himself, he doesn’t think he needs one since the federal cases against him have been dropped . And on whether Biden should pardon him as a way to bring the country together, Trump doesn’t see it happening. He thinks Cheney and members of the January 6 committee should be in jail But Trump said he won’t instruct either his attorney general or his FBI director to go after committee members. Trump wants to focus on opening up more land for oil exploration, but he clearly maintains serious animus toward the people who investigated the insurrection. Trump alleged they destroyed evidence related to the investigation, but committee members, who issued an 800-page report along with transcripts of their interviews, have said that is not correct . In response to Trump’s argument that January 6 committee members should be jailed, Cheney said it would be inappropriate for the Department of Justice to investigate a congressional committee. He’s serious about pardoning January 6 rioters on his first day in office He may pardon people who pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers at the Capitol Trump is open to eliminating some vaccines for children, and he’s open to the disproven idea that vaccines cause autism Trump said he’s already held a long meeting with his pick for Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , and drug companies about a range of topics, including vaccines and pesticides. But Trump said RFK Jr. will not pursue radical change Welker pushed Trump by noting decades of studies have shown no link between autism and vaccines, and he brought up another disproven theory, that chlorine in the water causes autism. Trump said he wants to see more evidence about vaccines. Trump promised not to give Elon Musk’s companies special favors Trump pledged not to cut Social Security or Medicare other than to make them more efficient Ukraine should expect less help from the US and instead look to Europe, Trump said Trump said he’s actively trying to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine But he would not say whether he’s been talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will work with Trump on ending the war. Trump takes no responsibility for the divided country Welker asked Trump whether, to unite the US and turn the page, he would admit he lost the 2020 election. He would not. Trump was also asked why, if Democrats controlled the White House, he was able to win the election. He alleged many times that Democrats wanted to steal the election. He told his adult children not to come into his second administration Trump said both his wife and children are treated unfairly by the press. He did not have a ready answer when Welker asked what role his wife, Melania, would play in her second four years as first lady, but he quickly pivoted to an attack on the press. Trump will give every American the MAGA treatment Welker asked for his message to the people who didn’t vote for him.

NEW ORLEANS -- The largest artificial intelligence data center ever built by Facebook’s parent company Meta is coming to northeast Louisiana, the company said Wednesday, bringing hopes that the $10 billion facility will transform an economically neglected corner of the state. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry called it “game-changing” for his state's expanding tech sector, yet some environmental groups have raised concerns over the center's reliance on fossil fuels — and whether the plans for new natural gas power to support it could lead to higher energy bills in the future for Louisiana residents. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, is expanding its existing supercomputer project in Memphis, Tennessee, the city's chamber of commerce said Wednesday. The chamber also said that Nvidia, Dell, and Supermicro Computer will be “establishing operations in Memphis,” without offering further details. Louisiana is among a growing number of states offering tax credits and other incentives to lure big tech firms seeking sites for energy-intensive data centers. The U.S. Commerce Department found that there aren’t enough data centers in the U.S. to meet the rising AI-fueled demand, which is projected to grow by 9% each year through 2030, citing industry reports. Meta anticipates its Louisiana data center will create 500 operational jobs and 5,000 temporary construction jobs, said Kevin Janda, director of data center strategy. At 4 million square feet (370,000 square meters), it will be the company's largest AI data center to date, he added. “We want to make sure we are having a positive impact on the local level,” Janda said. Congressional leaders and local representatives from across the political spectrum heralded the Meta facility as a boon for Richland parish, a rural part of Louisiana with a population of 20,000 historically reliant on agriculture. About one in four residents are considered to live in poverty and the parish has an employment rate below 50%, according to the U.S. census data. Meta plans to invest $200 million into road and water infrastructure improvements for the parish to offset its water usage. The facility is expected to be completed in 2030. Entergy, one of the nation's largest utility providers, is fast-tracking plans to build three natural gas power plants in Louisiana capable of generating 2,262 megawatts for Meta's data center over a 15-year period — nearly one-tenth of Entergy's existing energy capacity across four states. The Louisiana Public Service Commission is weighing Entergy's proposal as some environmental groups have opposed locking the state into more fossil fuel-based energy infrastructure. Meta said it plans to help bring 1,500 megawatts of renewable energy onto the grid in the future. Louisiana residents may ultimately end up with rate increases to pay off the cost of operating these natural gas power plants when Meta's contract with Entergy expires, said Jessica Hendricks, state policy director for the Alliance for Affordable Energy, a Louisiana-based nonprofit advocating for energy consumers. “There’s no reason why residential customers in Louisiana need to pay for a power plant for energy that they’re not going to use," Hendricks said. "And we want to make sure that there’s safeguards in place.” Public service commissioner Foster Campbell, representing northeast Louisiana, said he does not believe the data center will increase rates for Louisiana residents and views it as vital for his region. “It’s going in one of the most needed places in Louisiana and maybe one of the most needed places in the United States of America,” Foster said. “I’m for it 100%.” Environmental groups have also warned of the pollution generated by Musk's AI data center in Memphis. The Southern Environmental Law Center, among others, says the supercomputer could strain the power grid, prompting attention from the Environmental Protection Agency. Eighteen gas turbines currently running at xAI’s south Memphis facility are significant sources of ground-level ozone, better known as smog, the group said. Patrick Anderson, an attorney at the law center, said xAI has operated with “a stunning lack of transparency” in developing its South Memphis facility, which is located near predominantly Black neighborhoods that have long dealt with pollution and health risks from factories and other industrial sites. “Memphians deserve to know how xAI will affect them,” he said, “and should have a seat at the table when these decisions are being made.” _____ Sainz reported from Memphis, Tennessee. Associated Press writer Matt O’Brien in Providence, Rhode Island, contributed to this report. _____ Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social platform X: @jack_brook96

Share Tweet Share Share Email In today’s competitive market, understanding what your competitors are doing is key to staying ahead. Competitor analysis is essential for uncovering opportunities, refining strategies, and improving your performance. Mavic’s Competitor Analysis feature helps you track and analyze competitors automatically, making it easier to monitor key metrics like website traffic, social media engagement, and audience behavior. In this blog, we’ll explore the powerful new features of Mavic AI’s competitor analysis tools and how they can help your business stay competitive. What is Competitor Analysis? Competitor analysis involves evaluating your competitors’ strategies, website performance, and engagement tactics. By understanding what works for them and where they fall short, businesses can improve their own approach. With Mavic’s competitor data analysis , you can access real-time insights into competitors’ website traffic, social media performance, and much more. 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