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Joel Embiid returned from a seven-game absence to provide 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers held off the host Chicago Bulls for a 108-100 win on Sunday afternoon. Embiid carried Philadelphia to its fourth win in five games after sitting out to manage a left knee injury. Tyrese Maxey backed the big man with his first career triple-double, collecting 25 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists. Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr. chipped in 12 points apiece for the 76ers, who outshot Chicago 46.7 percent to 40.7 percent from the field. Zach LaVine racked up 30 points and the Bulls sank 19 threes, but they still couldn't avoid their second straight loss. Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each finished with 13 points, with Vucevic also snatching eight boards. After facing a 19-point deficit just over four minutes into the second half, the Bulls came to life at the end of the third. They closed the frame on an 8-0 run, with Jalen Smith canning a 3-pointer at the buzzer to get Chicago within 88-79 heading into the fourth. The Bulls trailed by only four after LaVine connected on a trey with 5:24 left in the game to make it 96-92, but that was the closest the hosts would get. LaVine put up 10 points to lift Chicago to a 33-23 lead after 12 minutes of action. Embiid completely took over in the second quarter, though, erupting for 19 points in the frame. Fifteen of those came during Philadelphia's 24-6 run to start the period, and the 76ers led by as many as 14 before taking a 62-50 advantage into the break. The Bulls made little headway following intermission, getting their deficit down to 11 at 65-54, thanks to a floater and a pair of free throws from Vucevic in the first 1:34 of the third. Embiid converted a three-point play to spark a 14-6 outburst that put Philadelphia up 79-60 with 7:44 remaining in the third. —Field Level Media/ReutersQatar tribune BrusselscTypeface:> The European Union is recalling its ambassador from the West African country of Niger because of a dispute over the allocation of aid funds. The EU’s diplomatic service said there was “profound disagreement” over the accusations made by Niger’s transitional military government. The Nigerien Foreign Ministry on Friday accused the EU of allocating €1.3mn ($1.35mn) in humanitarian aid to organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Danish Refugee Council without consulting the authorities. This was “in disregard of the principles of transparency and good collaboration,” the ministry said. The EU’s External Action Service accused Niger’s leaders of exploiting humanitarian aid for political ends. (DPA) Copy 24/11/2024 10lucky k 。

1 2 Ludhiana: The long-awaited Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) elections have been scheduled for December 21, sparking political uproar over the compressed timeline for filing nominations. With only four days allotted for nominations, opposition parties are questioning the fairness of the process, while scrambling to finalize their candidates for the 95 wards. The announcement has prompted parties, including Congress, BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), to expedite candidate selection. Congress began screening applicants on Sunday, while SAD and BJP are still in discussions. SAD leaders expressed dissatisfaction, alleging the schedule disregards the Sikh community’s religious observances in December, particularly the martyrdom days of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons. Opposition Cries Foul SAD’s former MLA Ranjit Singh Dhillon criticized the ruling party, accusing it of orchestrating hasty elections to suppress voter outreach. “They inaugurated multiple development projects just days before the announcement and gave no regard to constitutional propriety or religious sentiments,” Dhillon said. He urged voters to elect a party capable of driving genuine development. BJP district president Rajnish Dhiman echoed similar concerns, calling the four-day nomination window “unjust.” He highlighted logistical challenges for candidates, such as obtaining mandatory no-objection certificates (NOCs) from MC offices. “We will fight against this injustice and announce our candidates shortly,” Dhiman said. Congress, while preparing its candidate list, also criticized the schedule. Former MLA Sanjay Talwar said, “This is not the way to conduct elections. Candidates won’t have enough time to engage with voters in their wards.” He expressed confidence that voters would back Congress councillors and secure the mayoral position for the party. AAP defends timing Punjab AAP leaders dismissed opposition claims, arguing that the protests reflect political insecurity. MLA Gurpreet Gogi said, “Earlier, they accused the government of delaying elections. Now that the schedule is announced, they are finding excuses. They know AAP is poised to win and elect its own mayor.” We also published the following articles recently BJP leader Pravesh Ratan joins Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) In a political shake-up, BJP leader Pravesh Ratan, a former Patel Nagar constituency candidate, switched allegiances to AAP on Wednesday. He joined the party in the presence of senior AAP leaders at their headquarters. This move follows former AAP MLA Raaj Kumar Anand's recent defection to the BJP. Former AAP MLA and rights lawyer Phoolka set to join SAD Harvinder Singh Phoolka, a former AAP MLA and prominent rights lawyer, declared his intention to join the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday. He aims to help the party rediscover its core values and encouraged others to participate in the Akal Takht-led membership drive. Phoolka will join as a volunteer without seeking any specific position. AAP considers BIP, Congress turncoats as winnable candidates Veteran Delhi politicians from Congress and BJP are likely to contest the upcoming elections as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates. Several former legislators have already joined AAP, hoping to bolster the party's position and provide experienced leadership. AAP is expected to change several sitting MLAs to combat anti-incumbency, potentially favoring these seasoned politicians. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .

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TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electrovaya Inc. (" Electrovaya ” or the " Company ”) (NASDAQ: ELVA; TSX: ELVA), a leading lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company, is pleased to announce that the Company is commencing an underwritten public offering (the " Offering ”) of its common shares (the " Common Shares ”). All of the shares are being offered by the Company. The shares will be offered in the United States pursuant to a shelf registration statement (including a prospectus supplement thereto) previously filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the " SEC ”) on September 25, 2024 in accordance with the Multijurisdictional Disclosure System established between Canada and the United States, and will be qualified for distribution in the provinces and territories of Canada by way of a prospectus supplement to the Company's base shelf prospectus dated September 17, 2024, provided that no securities will be sold in the Province of Québec. Roth Capital Partners, Raymond James Ltd. and Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC are acting as the co-lead book-running managers for the proposed Offering. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to satisfy the cash collateral conditions for the loan approved by the Export-Import Bank of the United States announced by the Company on November 14, 2024, repayment of amounts under the Company's existing working capital facility in advance of proposed bank refinancing and for the costs of such financing, and satisfaction of certain outstanding amounts in connection with the purchase of the Company's Jamestown, New York manufacturing facility. The Offering is expected to be priced in the context of the market, with the final terms of the Offering to be determined at the time of pricing. There can be no assurance as to whether or when the Offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the Offering. The closing of the Offering will be subject to customary closing conditions, including the listing of the Common Shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange (" TSX ”) and the Nasdaq Capital Market (" NASDAQ ”) and any required approvals of TSX and NASDAQ. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available for free on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and the prospectus supplement filed in Canada will be available on the Company's profile on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the Offering, when available, may also be obtained by contacting Roth Capital Partners, LLC at 888 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach CA 92660 by phone at (800)-678-9147 or e-mail at [email protected] . Prospective investors should read the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the Offering, and the base shelf prospectus and the other documents the Company has filed before making an investment decision. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any province, state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such province, state or jurisdiction. Investor and Media Contact : Jason Roy VP, Corporate Development and Investor Relations Electrovaya Inc. 905-855-4618 / [email protected] About Electrovaya Inc. Electrovaya Inc. (NASDAQ:ELVA) (TSX:ELVA) is a pioneering leader in the global energy transformation, focused on contributing to the prevention of climate change by supplying safe and long-lasting lithium-ion batteries without compromising energy and power. The Company has extensive IP and designs, develops and manufactures proprietary lithium-ion batteries, battery systems, and battery-related products for energy storage, clean electric transportation, and other specialized applications. Electrovaya has two operating sites in Canada and a 52-acre site with a 135,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Jamestown New York state for its planned gigafactory. To learn more about how Electrovaya is powering mobility and energy storage, please explore www.electrovaya.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the intention to complete the Offering and the anticipated use of proceeds from the Offering. Forward-looking statements can generally, but not always, be identified by the use of words such as "may”, "will”, "could”, "should”, "would”, "likely”, "possible", "expect”, "intend”, "estimate”, "anticipate”, "believe”, "plan”, "objective” and "continue” (or the negative thereof) and words and expressions of similar import. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements are necessarily based on assumptions, and involve risks and uncertainties, therefore undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Material assumptions on which forward-looking statements in this news release include assumptions about the ability to profitably market the Common Shares. Material risks and other factors that could cause actual results to differ from any forward-looking statement market conditions and other risks that may be found in the prospectus supplement and base shelf prospectus filed in connection with the Offering, including those risks described under the heading "Risk Factors”, and the documents incorporated by referenced therein. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the forward looking statements contained in this document, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Penn State's polarizing QB Drew Allar puts critics on mute and keeps winning gamesProvides New Cloud Platform as a Service, AI and Media Processing Solutions READING, UK AND MILTON KEYNES, UK , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Enghouse Holdings UK Limited , a wholly owned subsidiary of Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX: ENGH), announced today it has acquired Aculab PLC (Aculab), a provider of on-premise and cloud based communications and AI software solutions. Aculab offers a cutting-edge suite of solutions designed to elevate communication and security experiences. These include a robust communications platform as a service (CPaaS), state-of-the-art AI-driven answering machine detection, advanced voice and face biometrics technologies, as well as high-performance gateways, media processing and signaling products. These products are sold directly to enterprises and indirectly through some of the leading healthcare and emergency management systems integrators in the US and Europe . "Aculab's team and products expand our existing gateway business, adds a CPaaS solution, and several AI enabled products to the Enghouse Interactive's product portfolio," said Steve Sadler , Chairman & CEO of Enghouse. "We are very pleased to welcome Aculab's customers, partners and employees to Enghouse." "We are excited to join Enghouse, particularly because of the synergies between the two companies," said Ladan Baghai-Ravary , CEO of Aculab. "I am pleased with the acquisition by Enghouse, seeing it as a great opportunity to expand the company's reach while ensuring its innovative legacy continues," said Alan Pound , Chairman & Founder of Aculab. About Enghouse Enghouse Systems Limited is a Canadian publicly traded company (TSX:ENGH) that provides vertically focused enterprise software solutions focusing on contact centers, video communications, healthcare, telecommunications, public safety and the transit market. Enghouse has a two-pronged growth strategy that focuses on internal growth and acquisitions, which are funded through operating cash flows. The company has no external debt financing and is organized around two business segments: the Interactive Management Group and the Asset Management Group. Further information about Enghouse may be obtained from the company's website at www.enghouse.com . About Aculab Aculab is a UK-based telecommunications company founded in 1978, renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to in-house research and development in telephony, speech processing, and AI technologies. Headquartered in Milton Keynes , Aculab has a rich history of pioneering advancements, evolving from producing telephony boards and gateways to offering cutting-edge technologies such as cloud-based communication services, AI-driven voice biometrics for secure authentication, and advanced speech processing tools like text-to-speech (TTS) and automatic speech recognition (ASR). The company's robust R&D initiatives have led to the development of sophisticated AI-based solutions, including adaptive algorithms for speech analytics and intelligent communication systems that enhance efficiency and user experience. Serving industries ranging from Public Safety, healthcare and finance to customer service and telecommunications, Aculab has a global presence and a reputation for reliability and technological excellence. Aculab empowers businesses worldwide with transformative tools that redefine communication systems. For more information, log on to: https://www.aculab.com Contact Information: Sam Anidjar , Vice President, Corporate Development, Enghouse Systems Limited, investor@enghouse.comAt least 460 fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces were killed in an ambush by the Sudanese army and allied joint forces in the state of North Darfur in western Sudan, according to a military communique. or signup to continue reading In the statement issued on Sunday, Joint Forces military spokesman Ahmed Mustafa said the army and its allied militias ambushed three RSF convoys north of the town of Malit on Saturday afternoon. "The fighting resulted in the death of more than 460 members of the (RSF) militia, including prominent commanders... notably Taha Mudalal, the nephew of militia leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (alias Hemedti)," Mustafa said in the statement. He also claimed that the army and joint forces destroyed more than a hundred RSF military vehicles and seized 60 others that were "in excellent condition." "We report that three convoys of the (RSF) militia have been completely wiped out, causing them heavy human and material losses, while security control in the liberated areas has been strengthened and secured," the statement added. Malit is about 60km north of Al Fasher, the capital of North Darfur and the only army stronghold in western Sudan. The FAR controls four of the five states that make up the Darfur region and has intensified its attacks on North Darfur, which is home to the army's main headquarters and several displacement camps that house tens of thousands of people. The war in Sudan began on April 15, 2023, and has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and made the country the site of the world's worst displacement crisis, with more than 14 million people forced to flee their homes, including more than three million who have fled to neighbouring countries. The Sudanese Armed Forces - under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan - and General Hemedti's RSF were part of the military government that seized power in 2021 and began a political process to return the country to a democratic path that included integrating the RSF into the regular army when tensions flared and all-out war broke out between the two. Several human rights organisations and countries such as the United States have accused both the army and the FAR of committing crimes against humanity and even ethnic cleansing during the war, which both sides have denied. 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-- Shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Email In response to the news on Monday that police in Pennsylvania apprehended 26-year-old Luigi Mangione , the prime suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , Sen. Ted Cruz , R-Texas, is using him as an example of "leftist" views being a mental illness. In a post to X made shortly after Mangione was identified, Cruz shared an article by the New York Post and wrote, "Leftism is a mental disease. The suspected murderer, an Ivy League graduate, 'subscribed to anti-capitalist and climate-change causes, according to law enforcement.' And the murderer has been widely celebrated by leftists online. Tragic & sick." Related Murdering health insurance CEOs will get us nowhere In the wake of Mangione's arrest in Altoona, Pa., a rush of information on the suspect's background has been circulating online, with The New York Times reporting that he attended high school at the Gilman School in Baltimore, where he was an athlete and the valedictorian of his graduating class in 2016, delivering a speech describing his class as “coming up with new ideas and challenging the world around it.” With the only prior criminal activity linked to Mangione being a citation for trespassing in Hawaii, the suspect's online presence shows a split in his path, with a Goodreads review he left on Ted Kaczynski's manifesto referring to the Unabomber as an "extreme political revolutionary," and friends and loved ones expressing concern for him on social media a month prior to the shooting of Thompson, according to The Daily Beast . None of this, however, backs up Cruz's statement. "Person of Interest in the UHC CEO killing Luigi Mangione is being painted as left-wing by the New York Post but his X account shows someone whose thinking is shaped by the Online Right," writes journalist Ari Drennen in a post to X. Read more about this topic "Frankly offensive": UnitedHealth CEO responds to "aggressive" media interest in Thompson murder “We’re still gonna say no”: UnitedHealthcare’s effort to deny coverage to chronically ill patient Only the wealthy have the right to longevity. Medicare for All can fix that MORE FROM Kelly McClure Advertisement:

Penn State's polarizing QB Drew Allar puts critics on mute and keeps winning gamesNawaz asks Shehbaz to address Fazl’s concerns on madrassa bill PM assured Nawaz that JUIF leader would be taken into confidence on bill LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N (PMLN) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Sunday directed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to address Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUIF) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s concerns on the madrasa registration bill. Both the brothers met at their Jati Umrah residence and discussed the overall political situation of the country. The PM assured Nawaz that the JUIF leader would be taken into confidence on the bill. In the meeting, PM Shehbaz Sharif presented a report on his visit to Saudi Arabia to the party head Nawaz Sharif. Sources said Nawaz Sharif congratulated his brother on ‘improvements’ in the country’s economic situation, particularly for setting a new record in the stock exchange. The PM informed Nawaz Sharif about progress in foreign investment in the context of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). They also deliberated on the political and economic landscape, including the events of November 26 and jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s potential call for civil disobedience. The prime minister also briefed Nawaz Sharif about the interest shown by Saudi Arabia and other countries in investing in Pakistan. Both leaders paid tribute to the martyrs of the Pakistan armed forces and other law-enforcement agencies. Later, PM Shehbaz Sharif met Federal Interior Minister and Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi and expressed full confidence in him regarding the ICC Champions Trophy. The interior minister briefed the PM about the progress of ICC Champions Trophy tournament. Shehbaz appreciated the principled stand of PCB chairman regarding the Champions Trophy. He said his stand was the voice of every Pakistani. He said honour of Pakistan comes first. Naqvi said the PCB was fully prepared to hold the Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan. “We want Pakistan and cricket to win and InshaAllah, good news will come out regarding the Champions Trophy.” PM Shehbaz Sharif also met members of National and Punjab Assembly separately, including Mudassar Qayyum Nahra, Azhar Qayyum Nahra, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhinder and leaders of PMLN Mian Marghoob Ahmed and Hafiz Mian Muhammad Noman. Discussions on issues of relevant constituencies and the overall political situation of the country were discussed in the meetings. Rana Sanaullah Khan, Adviser to Prime Minister on Inter-Provincial Coordination, also called on PM Shehbaz Sharif. He said he talked to the PM about the overall political situation of the country. Shehbaz Sharif also visited MNA Raza Hayat Hiraj to offer his condolences on the demise of his father.NOVONIX Offered Conditional Commitment for US$754 Million Loan from the U.S. Department of Energy for New Synthetic Graphite Manufacturing Plant in Tennessee

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