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#top646 Shane Bieber says bonds led to re-signing with Guardians after he missed '24 following elbow surgeryThree ways to cut down on Christmas costs with DIY greeting cardsTORONTO (AP) — Britta Curl-Salemme and Michaela Cava each scored twice and the Minnesota Frost beat the Toronto Sceptres 6-3 on Saturday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Curl-Salemme gave Minnesota a 4-3 lead at 6:29 of the third period. Cava scored the final two goals, the last into an empty net. Claire Butorac and Dominique Petrie also scored and Maddy Rooney stopped 21 shots to help Minnesota improve to 2-0-1. Daryl Watts, Victoria Bach and Jesse Compher scored for Toronto. The Sceptres are 1-2-0. Minnesota beat Toronto for the fourth straight game dating to last season’s playoffs. The Frost won the final three games of a best-of-five semifinal after dropping the first two. Frost: Defender Maggie Flaherty served the first game of a two-game suspension for a headshot on Boston’s Alina Mueller, with Mae Batherson taking her place for her PWHL debut. Batherson is the younger sister of Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson. Sceptres: Rylind MacKinnon is one of only two Canadian university players in the PWHL, with New York's Emmy Fecteau from Concordia the other. MacKinn, a former University of British Columbia defender, has two assists this season. Toronto is at New York on Wednesday night. Minnesota host Ottawa on Thursday night. ___ AP sports: https://apnews.com/sports

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— Oct. 1, 1924: James Earl Carter Jr. is born in Plains, Georgia, son of James Sr. and Lillian Gordy Carter. — June 1946: Carter graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy. — July 1946: Carter marries Rosalynn Smith, in Plains. They have four children, John William (“Jack”), born 1947; James Earl 3rd (“Chip”), 1950; Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff), 1952; and Amy Lynn, 1967. — 1946-1953: Carter serves in a Navy nuclear submarine program, attaining rank of lieutenant commander. — Summer 1953: Carter resigns from the Navy, returns to Plains after father’s death. — 1953-1971: Carter helps run the family peanut farm and warehouse business. — 1963-1966: Carter serves in the Georgia state Senate. — 1966: Carter tries unsuccessfully for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. — November 1970: Carter is elected governor of Georgia. Serves 1971-75. — Dec. 12, 1974: Carter announces a presidential bid. Atlanta newspaper answers with headline: “Jimmy Who?” — January 1976: Carter leads the Democratic field in Iowa, a huge campaign boost that also helps to establish Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucus. — July 1976: Carter accepts the Democratic nomination and announces Sen. Walter Mondale of Minnesota as running mate. — November 1976: Carter defeats President Gerald R. Ford, winning 51% of the vote and 297 electoral votes to Ford’s 240. — January 1977: Carter is sworn in as the 39th president of the United States. On his first full day in office, he pardons most Vietnam-era draft evaders. —September 1977: U.S. and Panama sign treaties to return the Panama Canal back to Panama in 1999. Senate narrowly ratifies them in 1978. — September 1978: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Carter sign Camp David accords, which lead to a peace deal between Egypt and Israel the following year. — June 15-18, 1979: Carter attends a summit with Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev in Vienna that leads to the signing of the SALT II treaty. — November 1979: Iranian militants storm the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, taking 52 hostages. All survive and are freed minutes after Carter leaves office in January 1981. — April 1980: The Mariel boatlift begins, sending tens of thousands of Cubans to the U.S. Many are criminals and psychiatric patients set free by Cuban leader Fidel Castro, creating a major foreign policy crisis. — April 1980: An attempt by the U.S. to free hostages fails when a helicopter crashes into a transport plane in Iran, killing eight servicemen. — Nov. 4, 1980: Carter is denied a second term by Ronald Reagan, who wins 51.6% of the popular vote to 41.7% for Carter and 6.7% to independent John Anderson. — 1982: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter co-found The Carter Center in Atlanta, whose mission is to resolve conflicts, protect human rights and prevent disease around the world. — September 1984: The Carters spend a week building Habitat for Humanity houses, launching what becomes the annual Carter Work Project. — October 1986: A dedication is held for The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta. The center includes the Carter Presidential Library and Museum and Carter Center offices. — 1989: Carter leads the Carter Center’s first election monitoring mission, declaring Panamanian Gen. Manuel Noriega’s election fraudulent. — May 1992: Carter meets with Mikhail and Raisa Gorbachev at the Carter Center to discuss forming the Gorbachev Foundation. — June 1994: Carter plays a key role in North Korea nuclear disarmament talks. — September 1994: Carter leads a delegation to Haiti, arranging terms to avoid a U.S. invasion and return President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to power. — December 1994: Carter negotiates tentative cease-fire in Bosnia. — March 1995: Carter mediates cease-fire in Sudan’s war with southern rebels. — September 1995: Carter travels to Africa to advance the peace process in more troubled areas. — December 1998: Carter receives U.N. Human Rights Prize on 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. — August 1999: President Bill Clinton awards Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter the Presidential Medal of Freedom. — September 2001: Carter joins former Presidents Ford, Bush and Clinton at a prayer service at the National Cathedral in Washington after Sept. 11 attacks. — April 2002: Carter’s book “An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood” chosen as finalist for Pulitzer Prize in biography. — May 2002: Carter visits Cuba and addresses the communist nation on television. He is the highest-ranking American to visit in decades. — Dec. 10, 2002: Carter is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his “untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” — July 2007: Carter joins The Elders, a group of international leaders brought together by Nelson Mandela to focus on global issues. — Spring 2008: Carter remains officially neutral as Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton battle each other for the Democratic presidential nomination. — April 2008: Carter stirs controversy by meeting with the Islamic militant group Hamas. — August 2010: Carter travels to North Korea as the Carter Center negotiates the release of an imprisoned American teacher. — August 2013: Carter joins President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton at the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech and the March on Washington. — Oct. 1, 2014: Carter celebrates his 90th birthday. — December 2014: Carter is nominated for a Grammy in the best spoken word album category, for his book “A Call To Action.” — May 2015: Carter returns early from an election observation visit in Guyana — the Carter Center’s 100th — after feeling unwell. — August 2015: Carter has a small cancerous mass removed from his liver. He plans to receive treatment at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. — August 2015: Carter announces that his grandson Jason Carter will chair the Carter Center governing board. — March 6, 2016: Carter says an experimental drug has eliminated any sign of his cancer, and that he needs no further treatment. — May 25, 2016: Carter steps back from a “front-line” role with The Elders to become an emeritus member. — July 2016: Carter is treated for dehydration during a Habitat for Humanity build in Canada. — Spring 2018: Carter publishes “Faith: A Journey for All,” the last of 32 books. — March 22, 2019: Carter becomes the longest-lived U.S. president, surpassing President George H.W. Bush, who died in 2018. — September 18, 2019: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter deliver their final in-person annual report at the Carter Center. — October 2019: At 95, still recovering from a fall, Carter joins the Work Project with Habitat for Humanity in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s the last time he works personally on the annual project. — Fall 2019-early 2020: Democratic presidential hopefuls visit, publicly embracing Carter as a party elder, a first for his post-presidency. — November 2020:The Carter Center monitors an audit of presidential election results in the state of Georgia, marking a new era of democracy advocacy within the U.S. — Jan. 20, 2021: The Carters miss President Joe Biden’s swearing-in, the first presidential inauguration they don’t attend since Carter’s own ceremony in 1977. The Bidens later visit the Carters in Plains on April 29. — Feb. 19, 2023: Carter enters home hospice care after a series of short hospital stays. — July 7, 2023: The Carters celebrate their 77th and final wedding anniversary. — Nov. 19, 2023: Rosalynn Carter dies at home, two days after the family announced that she had joined the former president in receiving hospice care. — Oct. 1, 2024 — Carter becomes the first former U.S. president to reach 100 years of age , celebrating at home with extended family and close friends. — Oct. 16, 2024 — Carter casts a Georgia mail ballot for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, having told his family he wanted to live long enough to vote for her. It marks his 21st presidential election as a voter. — Dec. 29, 2024: Carter dies at home.CHARLOTTE — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 22 points, Jalen Williams added 20 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Charlotte Hornets 106-94 on Saturday night for their 10th straight regular-season win. Aaron Wiggins added 17 points and Isaiah Hartenstein had 12 points and 15 rebounds for the Thunder, who never trailed. Miles Bridges had 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Vasa Micic added 16 points for the Hornets, who have lost 15 of their last 16 games. Both teams were missing multiple starters with LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller sitting out for Charlotte and Luguentz Dort and Cason Wallace out for the Thunder. Oklahoma City bolted to a 61-46 halftime lead with Gilgeous-Alexander and Wiggins combining for 26 points on 11-of-17 shooting. The Thunder extended the lead to 20 in the third quarter and were never truly challenged again. Thunder: It wasn't the best game of the season by the Thunder, but they avoided playing down to the level of competition, holding a double-digit lead for most of the game. Hornets: With Ball, Miller and Tre Mann out of the lineup, Charlotte simply didn't have the firepower to keep up with the Thunder. On most offensive sets, Micic and Miles Bridges were the focal point of the offense. Charlotte had some chances to get it under 10 late in the game, but couldn't sink enough shots. The Hornets cut the lead to 11 with 10 minutes to play, but Kenrich Williams scored on a layup off a feed from Ajay Mitchell to squash any comeback hopes. Playing without Ball and Miller, the Hornets needed Bridges to step up, but he was just 1 of 8 from beyond the arc. The Thunder hosted the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night in the second night of a back-to-back. The Hornets hosted the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. 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A man accused of stealing military weaponry will face court over the alleged theft of a missile launcher and firearm parts. or signup to continue reading Police searched the home of the 55-year-old from South Plympton, a suburb southwest of CBD, on December 28 after receiving a tip that stolen weapons were stashed in his house. A decommissioned missile launcher and an empty dual carrier for missiles were allegedly found at the Jervois Street home. A "large amount of firearms" including rifle barrels, magazines, firing pins and trigger assemblies were also seized, investigators said. A number of and a military backpack were found with the weapons, police said. The seized items were allegedly stolen from another house in South Plympton. The 55-year-old man has been charged with serious criminal trespass and theft along with a number of other offences. He was refused bail to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on December 30. Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . AdvertisementSynergy CHC (OTCMKTS:SNYR) Shares Up 0.2% – Still a Buy?

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Quick Links Testing the US Navy's Super Hornets The Rhino's latest Block What are the new features? GE's engine enhancements Fear the Rhino's weaponry Block II vs Block III The future of the Boeing Super Hornets Boeing announced that the F/A-18 Super Hornet upgrades include a large area display and advanced Tactical Targeting Network Technology for more powerful computing, with a Distributed Targeting Processor-Networked DTP-N that reduces pilot workload by allowing evidence-based information on the new display. This open mission systems processor has the power to compute algorithms to manage any complex air combat. “These first deliveries of Block III SLM jets are a major milestone in our continued efforts to ensure capability, reliability, availability and maintainability of the Super Hornet aircraft,” said Capt. Michael Burks, program manager for the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office . The aerospace giant has received the F/A-18 Block II for Service Life Modernization SLM , which will be upgraded to the new Block III configuration, adding an extra 4,000 flight hours. Boeing successfully delivered the first two upgraded fighters from its two facilities in St. Louis and San Antonio to the US Navy on June 27, 2024. On March 2024, The US Navy awarded Boeing a $1.3 billion contract for 17 F/A-18 Super Hornets and a technical data package. The contract was awarded to help address the strike fighter shortfall, with final delivery expected in spring 2027. The Navy also plans to convert 550 other Super Hornets to the Block III standard. Boosting US air capabilities in the region. Testing the US Navy's Super Hornets Boeing delivered its first two Block III Super Hornets to the US Navy for flight testing in June 2020 . It marked a shift from purchasing new jets from Boeing to focusing on developing the fourth-generation fighter jet. The Block III model is more "networked and survivable" than the Block II design, with five major design features: An advanced cockpit system that combines original displays into a glass touchscreen. Conformal fuel tanks for fuel-carrying and tanking capacity. A prominent flight service life. Radar cross-section improvements. An advanced networking infrastructure to aid the pilot in decision-making. The Navy announced that the funds for a multiyear purchase of Super Hornets from 2022 will be redirected to developing Air Dominance and other aviation wholeness investments. The decision to truncate the Super Hornet production line is about freeing up the Boeing production line and workforce to focus on the program, which would maintain the right balance of Super Hornets versus F-35 Fighters in the carrier air wing and deliver greater capability and service life on converted jets. “The Super Hornet remains a predominant aircraft in the carrier air wing and will continue to provide significant combat capability into the 2040s,” said Rear Adm. John Lemmon, Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs. The Rhino's latest Block The Super Hornet, available in two models - the single-seat E and two-seat F - performs various tactical missions, including air superiority, precision-guided strikes, fighter escort, close air support, suppression of enemy defenses, maritime strike, reconnaissance, forward air control, and tanker missions. Its new strengthened airframe will extend the service life to more than 10,000 flight hours. What are the new features? The advanced Rhino offers operational advantages against technologically advanced systems and adversaries. Its advanced processing, networking, survivability, and range/payload capabilities provide an operational advantage. The Block III aircraft features an improved cockpit with a 10 in × 19 in (25 cm × 48 cm) large touchscreen display, updated integration, and targeting networks. It provides pilots with extraordinary payload flexibility. Its advanced data link and threat detection enable better data processing and transmission, operating in lightning and thunderstorm weather and cold temperatures. It also features an advanced cockpit system and long-wave Infrared Search & Track for long-range threat detection. Over 800 Super Hornets produced with over 10 million flight hours, tested and proven for regular upgrades, offer low procurement and total life cycle costs of approximately $19K USD per flight hour. GE's engine enhancements The modern General Electric afterburning turbofan features an enhanced performance engine (EPE) that boosts the power output of the F414-GE-400 by 20%. The F414 Enhanced Engine offers enhanced performance, survivability, and payload for the twin-engined F-18 Block III. The F414 can be retrofitted for improved component capability and reduced ownership costs. The US Navy has relied on the F414 engine for over 30 years, providing over 5 million engine flight hours and unrestricted operability. The F414 is also a potential powerplant for emerging platforms like the Korean KF-X KAI KF-21 Boramae, Indian Medium Combat Aircraft HAL Tejas Mk2, and Swedish Saab JAS 39E/F Gripen. Fear the Rhino's weaponry The aircraft features a next-generation cockpit, an internal infrared search and track system, and conformal fuel tanks. It also has an enclosed weapons pod (EWP) and a new missile warning system. It offers a day/night strike with precision-guided weapons, featuring 11 hardpoints distributed at the wingtips, under the wing, and under the fuselage. The new weapons pod can carry missiles and bombs with reduced radar lock risks. It can use shorter-range Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, AMRAAM, Joint Standoff Weapon, Small Diameter Bomb, and Mk-84 general-purpose bombs. Like Block II, it has a 20mm M61 rotary cannon and can carry the AGM-65 Maverick missile, AGM-84 Harpoon ship-killing missile, and AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missile. Air-to-air missiles Air-to-surface missiles AIM-7 Sparrow AGM-158 JASSM AIM-9 Sidewinder AGM-158C LRASM AIM-120 AMRAAM AGM-84H/K SLAM-ER AIM-260 JATM AGM-154 JSOW AIM-174B AGM-88 HARM AGM-84 Harpoon AGM-65E/F Maverick The jet can also carry the ADM-141A/B TALD decoy missile and the Raytheon AN/ALE-50 towed decoy system, an electronic countermeasure tool designed to protect US military aircraft from radar-guided missiles to confuse and saturate enemy air defenses, allowing attacking aircraft and weapons a higher probability of penetrating the target. This heavy lifting, which exceeds 17,000 lb (7711 kg), is useful for fleet defense missions, early warning missions, electronic surveillance, and tankers. Block II vs Block III The fourth-generation fighter, a 20% larger and 7,000 lbs heavier aircraft than the prior Hornets, offers increased capability and functionality. Its additional hardpoints and powerful engines enable it to carry more ordnance and expand its range. With most internal improvements, one visible change is incorporating conformal fuel tanks, which attach directly to the fuselage, reducing drag. Another advantage of the Block IIIs is increased lifespan, improving flight time between training and deployments. Feature Block II Block III Data Link Multi-Functional Information Distribution System MIDS Tactical Targeting Network Technology TTNT Conformal Fuel Tanks N/A Available, increasing range Mission Computer Advanced Mission Computer AMC Distributed Targeting Processor-Networked DTP-N, 17 times more powerful Service Life 6,000 Flying hours 10,000 Flying hours The future of the Boeing Super Hornets Boeing and Northrop Grumman financed the Advanced Super Hornet program, which features a 50% reduction in frontal radar cross-section, conformal fuel tanks CFT, and an enclosed weapons pod. The new block could be integrated into the EA-18 Growler to reduce underwing space and lower drag margin for the Next Generation Jammer . The F/A-18E/F mission allows combatant commanders to conduct offensive and defensive air combat missions, attack ground targets using the US inventory of precision and non-precision weapon stores, provide in-flight refueling for other tactical aircraft, and offer organic tactical reconnaissance capabilities. Australia and Kuwait have acquired earlier Super Hornets, but Australia is transitioning to F-35A fighter jets, and Kuwait has ordered Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Canada has halted the Boeing F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet from its Future Fighter Capability Project FFCP competition. The decision was made after rigorous evaluations of proposals based on capability, cost, and economic benefits. The US Navy's Hornet has an exceptional legacy of performance that has made it the jet of choice for the flat-top fleet in the modern era.The Gophers men’s basketball team overwhelmed Morgan State 90-68 on Sunday, but it was the final bullet point on how underwhelming Minnesota’s nonconference schedule has been this season. The Gophers (8-5) have a “strength of resume” ranked 156th in the nation, according to ESPN on Sunday. And Minnesota’s spot in the overall NET ranking (155) won’t improve come Monday, not with a win over a Morgan State team ranked nearly 200 spots lower at 353. ADVERTISEMENT Minnesota was a 22-point favorite and received a huge 22-point first half from Mike Mitchell to win easily in its final tune-up before Big Ten play resumes Thursday at home versus Purdue. Gophers head coach Ben Johnson in August expressed the difficulty to balance the competitiveness of the nonconference slate with who’s available to book and what’s best for this year’s team. “Sometimes the hardest thing for fans to grasp fully is so much of it is a numbers game,” Johnson said at the Minnesota State Fair. “It’s a give and take. You don’t know your team fully and you don’t know the other teams. Sometimes you can roll the dice and go with a team that, quote, might not have the name, but you know will be really good in their league, where if you play a Power Five team and they aren’t good in their league, the game means nothing. It’s great to have a name (opponent), but if they finish bottom four, the numbers go down.” Minnesota joined a multi-team, neutral-site event in Orlando around Thanksgiving but lost both games, to Wichita State and Wake Forest. They also lost to North Texas at The Barn earlier in November. Those three teams each have NET rankings in the Top 80. “There are a couple (of games) that we wish we had back,” Johnson said of the overall nonconference schedule. “Obviously Wichita State still stings. You feel like if you had a healthy Mike and play in the North Texas game. ... But when you have a new team, so much of it is hitting adversity and being able to figure it out.” While Morgan State (6-10) won’t help the U’s resume, the win should aid confidence before facing a Boilermakers team picked in preseason to win the Big Ten come March. Morgan State, which lost by 61 points to Xavier and by 27 to No. 3 Iowa State, played Sunday without leading scorers Winston Tabbs (16.1 points per game) and Amahrie Simpkins (12.7). Minnesota staked a 55-37 lead at the half on the back of Mitchell’s perfection. He made all eight jump shots, including six 3-pointers, for 22 points; that total bested his previous U high of 20 points against Ball State last season. Mitchell missed both of his two shots in the second half and sat during garbage time, falling one point short of his career-high while with Pepperdine in 2022. ADVERTISEMENT “I think it kind of built into that,” Mitchell said. “Teammates found me when I was open and the ball went in.” How did it feel once he finally missed? “Dang,” he said. The Gophers’ poorer start to this season came with Mitchell sidelined for seven games with a high ankle sprain — including all three defeats — and his return is vital as the U looks to dig out of an early 0-2 hole in conference play next week. Dawson Garcia added 18 points and eight rebounds, while Parker Fox chipped in 11 points as Minnesota used 11 players. Frank Mitchell returned Sunday after missing the Dec. 21 win over Farleigh Dickinson while in concussion protocol. He scored 10 points in 11 minutes on Sunday. “You want to come off (the holiday) break and have a little bit of momentum going into January,” Johnson said. “I think we did that.” ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .

Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, has accused certain judges and military generals of handing over control of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, leading to a rise in division, hatred, and the destruction of the national economy. Speaking at a recent event, Iqbal alleged that Khan was ill-equipped to lead the country, having never managed a union council or a provincial department. “Some judges and generals handed over the keys of Pakistan’s nuclear power to Imran Khan at the behest of his wife and children, and in return, he only managed to sow hatred and destroy the economy,” Iqbal stated. He added that in April 2022, when his government took office, opponents predicted Pakistan would collapse within two weeks, likening it to Sri Lanka’s financial troubles. However, Iqbal stressed that while Sri Lanka might face bankruptcy, a nuclear power like Pakistan could not afford such a fate. He credited a coalition of twelve political parties for pulling the country back from the brink and stabilising the economy through tough decisions. “If we had held elections right after stabilising the economy, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would have returned with a two-thirds majority. But this country would have gone bankrupt in another four months under the caretaker government,” Iqbal remarked. “We prioritised the state over politics because without the state, politics is meaningless.” Iqbal further claimed that the financial agreements made under Imran Khan’s leadership, including the IMF deal, were inherited by the current government, forcing Pakistan to raise petrol and diesel prices in line with global rates. “We had no option but to raise prices by 150 rupees, as the deal had already been signed. But there was no other choice,” he said. Despite the price hikes, Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the resilience of the Pakistani people, noting that there were no protests or demonstrations, as the public understood that the difficult decisions made by the government were a consequence of Khan’s leadership. I would say that the government will continue to focus on rebuilding the economy, while rejecting protests and political disruptions, especially those orchestrated by Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. “PTI’s agenda is to destroy Pakistan. We need to bury the politics of protests and sit-ins,” Iqbal asserted.Synergy CHC Corp. ( OTCMKTS:SNYR – Get Free Report ) shares shot up 0.2% on Friday . The stock traded as high as $4.69 and last traded at $4.50. 6,022 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 70% from the average session volume of 19,888 shares. The stock had previously closed at $4.49. Synergy CHC Trading Up 0.2 % The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $5.97 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $2.68. The company has a market cap of $39.17 million and a PE ratio of -17,374.52. About Synergy CHC ( Get Free Report ) Synergy CHC Corp. provides consumer health care, beauty, and lifestyle products in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It offers brain health nutritional supplements under the FOCUSfactor brand name; lifestyle products and accessories, including tea, shakes, lollipops, supplements, apparel, and exercise accessories under the Flat Tummy brand name; anti-aging skincare products, such as serums and creams for exfoliating, skin repair, and rehydration, as well as hand soaps and hand sanitizers under the Hand MD brand name. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Synergy CHC Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Synergy CHC and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Romania far-right candidate urges voters to turn up for scrapped electionAmreli cops arrest four for trying to defame BJP MLA

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NEW YORK (AP) — In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs — including Apple’s Tim Cook, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos — have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office in January. “The first term, everybody was fighting me,” Trump said in remarks at Mar-a-Lago . “In this term, everybody wants to be my friend.” Tech companies and leaders have now poured millions into his inauguration fund, a sharp increase — in most cases — from past pledges to incoming presidents. But what does the tech industry expect to gain out of their renewed relationships with Trump? Clearing the way for AI development A clue to what the industry is looking for came just days before the election when Microsoft executives — who’ve largely tried to show a neutral or bipartisan stance — joined with a close Trump ally, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, to publish a blog post outlining their approach to artificial intelligence policy. “Regulation should be implemented only if its benefits outweigh its costs,” said the document signed by Andreessen, his business partner Ben Horowitz, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and the company’s president, Brad Smith. They also urged the government to back off on any attempt to strengthen copyright laws that would make it harder for companies to use publicly available data to train their AI systems. And they said, “the government should examine its procurement practices to enable more startups to sell technology to the government.” Trump has pledged to rescind President Joe Biden’s sweeping AI executive order, which sought to protect people’s rights and safety without stifling innovation. He hasn’t specified what he would do in its place, but his campaign said AI development should be “rooted in Free Speech and Human Flourishing.” Easier energy for data centers Trump’s choice to head the Interior Department, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, has spoken openly about the need to boost electricity production to meet increased demand from data centers and artificial intelligence. “The AI battle affects everything from defense to healthcare to education to productivity as a country,′′ Burgum said on Nov. 15, referring to artificial intelligence. “And the AI that’s coming in the next 18 months is going to be revolutionary. So there’s just a sense of urgency and a sense of understanding in the Trump administration′′ to address it. Demand for data centers ballooned in recent years due to the rapid growth of cloud computing and artificial intelligence, and local governments are competing for lucrative deals with big tech companies. But as data centers begin to consume more resources, some residents are pushing back against the world’s most powerful corporations over concerns about the economic, social and environmental health of their communities. Changing the antitrust discussion “Maybe Big Tech should buy a copy of ‘The Art of The Deal’ to figure out how to best negotiate with this administration,” suggested Paul Swanson, an antitrust attorney for the law firm Holland & Hart. “I won’t be surprised if they find ways to reach some accommodations and we end up seeing more negotiated resolutions and consent decrees.” Although federal regulators began cracking down on Google and Facebook during Trump’s first term as president — and flourished under Biden — most experts expect his second administration to ease up on antitrust enforcement and be more receptive to business mergers. Google may benefit from Trump’s return after he made comments on the campaign trail suggesting a breakup of the company isn’t in the U.S. national interest, after a judge declared its search engine an illegal monopoly . But recent nominations put forward by his transition team have favored those who have been critical of Big Tech companies, suggesting Google won’t be entirely off the hook. Fending off the EU Cook’s notoriously rocky relationship with the EU can be traced back to a 2016 ruling from Brussels in a tax case targeting Apple. Cook slammed the bloc’s order for Apple to pay back up to $13.7 billion in Irish back taxes as “total political crap.” Trump, then in his first term as president, piled on, referring to the European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, who was spearheading a campaign on special tax deals and a crackdown on Big Tech companies, as the “tax lady” who “really hates the U.S.” Brussels was eventually vindicated after the bloc’s top court rejected Apple’s appeal this year, though it didn’t stop Cook from calling Trump to complain, Trump recounted in a podcast in October. Trump hosted Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly. Neither Apple nor the Trump transition team has commented on the nature of their discussions. Making amends? Altman , Amazon and Meta all pledged to donate $1 million each to Trump’s inaugural fund. During his first term, Trump criticized Amazon and railed against the political coverage at The Washington Post, which billionaire Bezos owns. Meanwhile, Bezos had criticized some of Trump’s past rhetoric. In 2019, Amazon also argued in a court case that Trump’s bias against the company harmed its chances of winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract. More recently, Bezos has struck a more conciliatory tone. He recently said at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit in New York that he was “optimistic” about Trump’s second term, while also endorsing president-elect’s plans to cut regulations. The donation from Meta came just weeks after Zuckerberg met with Trump privately at Mar-a-Lago. During the 2024 campaign, Zuckerberg did not endorse a candidate for president, but voiced a more positive stance toward Trump. Earlier this year, he praised Trump’s response to his first assassination attempt. Still, Trump in recent months had continued to attack Zuckerberg publicly. And Altman, who is in a legal dispute with AI rival Elon Musk, has said he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence in the incoming administration. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging that the maker of ChatGPT betrayed its founding aims of benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits.In executive leadership, managing high-stakes decisions while maintaining personal well-being can be challenging. However, physical fitness plays a crucial role in enhancing executive performance, offering benefits that directly impact leadership abilities and overall work effectiveness. Regular exercise not only improves cognitive function and energy levels but also helps executives manage stress and regulate emotions, all of which contribute to better decision-making and productivity. Here’s a closer look at how physical fitness impacts executive performance and some practical tips for integrating exercise into a busy schedule. Photo Credit: Shutterstock Cognitive Function Executives are required to think critically, make decisions under pressure, and solve complex problems daily. Regular physical exercise has been shown to enhance cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and decision-making skills. Cardiovascular activities like running or cycling, as well as strength training, can increase blood flow to the brain, supporting improved focus and mental clarity. This cognitive boost allows leaders to process information more efficiently, approach tasks strategically, and make clearer decisions—key factors in excelling at executive responsibilities. Stress Management Stress is an inevitable part of executive roles, but its negative effects can be mitigated through consistent physical activity. Exercise acts as a natural stress reliever by reducing levels of cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. For executives, maintaining a regular exercise routine helps manage the pressure and anxiety associated with demanding work environments. By engaging in physical activity, leaders can maintain composure, reduce mental fatigue, and approach challenges with a clearer mind and renewed energy. This ability to stay calm under pressure can significantly enhance both personal and organizational performance. Energy and Productivity One of the most noticeable benefits of regular exercise is an increase in energy levels. It’s easy to think that exercise requires more energy, but in fact, it stimulates the release of endorphins and improves overall stamina. Executives who stay physically fit are likely to feel more energized throughout the day, leading to better time management and higher productivity. Physical fitness can also improve sleep quality, allowing leaders to rest more fully and be more focused when they’re awake, thus enhancing their ability to manage both their personal and professional lives more effectively. Mood and Emotional Regulation Leadership requires emotional resilience and the ability to stay grounded, especially in challenging or high-stakes situations. Exercise contributes significantly to mood regulation by releasing neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are responsible for feelings of happiness and contentment. A positive outlook not only improves an executive’s emotional state but also enhances their ability to lead teams, handle conflicts, and maintain productive relationships in the workplace. By fostering emotional stability, fitness can help executives build stronger, more cohesive teams and navigate workplace dynamics with greater ease. Integrating Exercise into a Demanding Work Schedule With the many demands on an executive’s time, it may seem difficult to prioritize fitness. However, by incorporating exercise into a daily routine, executives can experience the benefits without sacrificing work responsibilities. Here are some tips for integrating physical fitness into a demanding schedule: By prioritizing physical fitness, executives can experience improved cognitive function, reduced stress, higher energy levels, and better emotional regulation—factors that are all essential to effective leadership and overall performance. Incorporating exercise into a demanding work schedule may seem challenging, but with the right approach, it can become an integral part of a successful and balanced executive lifestyle. Rather than viewing exercise as an extra task, consider it an essential component of both professional achievement and personal well-being. The result is not only better performance at work but a more fulfilling and productive life overall. For more information, visit A Personal Physician's social media: