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Jimmy Carter: president, global mediator, Nobel laureateHe said: "I've had the most incredible opportunity to serve in a role that not only challenged me, but allowed me to grow, to learn and to make meaningful contributions alongside a talented and passionate team. "I am immensely grateful for the support, collaboration and friendships formed during these last four years. It's been a remarkable journey, and I look forward to carrying the skills and insights I've gained into my next appointments." The Lieutenant also highlighted how he had the honour of playing "a small part" in the April 2021 funeral of Prince Philip, the June 2022 Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth and the monarch's funeral three months later, as well as the May 2023 coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla - and "all the weird and wonderful in between". He went on: "There were engagements when our whole Household was involved, every single person, and there were times when I was quite rightly standing alone, calling the shots and backing the shots I'd taken. "It's now time to swap the top hat and tails for 'daily working rig' once again, and it's the right thing to do." He is leaving his role as equerry to return to his post in the Royal Navy, where he has served for nearly 24 years, according to the Daily Mail. Equerries are officers from one of the three branches of the Armed Forces who are chosen to assist senior royals in their respective royal duties, from organising public engagements to arranging their official schedules. Around six equerries work in the Royal Household at any given time and are appointments generally lasting about three years. Minnie Driver has joined the growing number of Hollywood stars going fresh-faced. 'The Serpent Queen' actress, 54, showed off make-up free selfies online and opened up on Instagram about why she regularly goes "without a scrap" of cosmetics. She captioned the pictures: "Ok, I'm pretty vain, so posting pictures without a scrap of makeup and un-touched up, are rare. "The only reason I'm doing it now is because I've been ill, I have felt everyone of my years recently and I'm pretty astonished that my friend Keren can make me look like this: Christmas glow without the 5 mulled wines." Minnie's fans filled the comments section of her post with praise for her "normalising" the make-up free look. It comes days after Jamie Lee Curtis honoured Pamela Anderson for going make-up free on red carpets. The 'Halloween' actress, who turned 66 last week, shared a barefaced picture on her social media to pay tribute to the 57-year-old former Baywatch star's continuing fresh-faced look which she has been sporting on red carpets since last year. Jamie captioned her image: "Just out of the shower selfie. Honouring @pamelaanderson @lastshowgirl and her no make-up ownership of self. "Sober. Strong. Steady on." Jamie was referring to her new film 'The Last Showgirl' in which she stars alongside Pamela. The actress added about her look: "Just noticed that it looks like I have mascara on, which is clearly a remnant of my workday yesterday. Clearly, mommy didn't wash her face very well." Jamie was one of Pamela's cheerleaders when the former pin-up went viral for her fresh-faced look at Paris Fashion Week couture shows last year. Pamela told last year how her decision to go fresh-faced was sparked by the passing of her make-up artist Alexis Vogel, who died in 2019 of breast cancer. She also decided to go "against the grain" by defying a trend for heavy make-up, saying the move felt "freeing, fun and a little rebellious".

“We meet in the name of Osiris.” With these words, solemnly intoned, members of the MIT Osiris Society began their clandestine meetings for nearly 70 years. Created in 1903 as a “senior society” and modeled on both the fraternities of Cornell and the mythology of ancient Egypt, Osiris gave MIT’s senior leadership an opportunity to speak frankly and off the record with a group of handpicked student leaders. Its existence was acknowledged, and names of its members appeared in MIT yearbooks, but the deliberative purpose of the society remained secret for decades. Rather than being based on inductees’ wealth or their family’s political power—common criteria for senior societies at other schools—membership was designated “for those undergraduates who have shown in their daily life an especial love and devotion to the Institute,” reads the once-secret history of Osiris that now resides in MIT’s archives. This history was written by Edward Pennell Brooks, Class of 1917, as a speech he gave at several Osiris initiations in the early 1950s, but its factual content is attributed to Alfred Edgar Burton, MIT’s first dean of students. If the organization’s purpose were not kept secret, Burton warned, MIT’s leaders wouldn’t be able to have such frank and open discussions with the students. “It was a very interesting organization—the word I would use is ‘private’ rather than ‘secret,’” says William J. Hecht ’61, SM ’76, who was inducted into Osiris in 1961 and went on to serve as executive vice president and chief executive of the MIT Alumni Association for 25 years. “If something controversial were to come up—a faculty gripe about something—it was a way that the administration or the faculty could air it in front of a small group (we were around a dozen) of ‘student leaders’ and be candid about what’s what.” Osiris was started by Arthur Jeremiah Sweet, Class of 1904, who transferred to MIT after having a run-in with the fraternities at Cornell. Sweet wanted to create a society without the baggage of the Greek system, so he settled on Egyptian mythology, choosing the god credited with teaching the ancient technology of agriculture to humans. Sweet then assembled an impressive group of student leaders. “When once launched, however, there became a need of finding out what it was to do,” Brooks wrote. In stepped Dean Burton, who suggested that Osiris could help President Henry Smith Pritchett better understand MIT’s student body. Pritchett certainly needed help: Shortly after he was inaugurated in 1900, the annual “cane rush” competition between freshmen and sophomores had resulted in a student death. Pritchett then angered many students with his near-successful attempt to merge MIT with Harvard. “Pritchett grasped this as a chance, so I have been told, to reestablish good relations with leaders of undergraduate life,” the history reads. Pritchett and Burton thus became the first honorary members of Osiris. In years that followed, names of inductees appeared occasionally in , which referred to Osiris as one of many senior societies. Given the growing number of MIT honorary societies, it was a good cover story. Ten MIT presidents and numerous deans and vice presidents would become honorary members of Osiris; full members included student government leaders and many editors of , most notably James Rhyne Killian ’26, who became MIT’s 10th president (see “ ,” , July/August 2024). Burton warned in 1907 that Osiris faced three big dangers. First, “the natural tendency for the meetings to lapse into merely social gathering of congenial spirits.” Second, the possibility that the society would become well known among undergraduates, who would seek to gain membership as a student honor. Third, the way proximity to power might limit the frankness of the discussions. The solution, Burton wrote, was careful guidance of alumni and honorary members to keep Osiris focused on its mission—and to keep its purpose a secret. Secrecy was so paramount that even using the name Osiris was discouraged. In several letters that Paul E. Gray ’54, SM ’55, ScD ’60, then dean of the School of Engineering, wrote to Osiris member Gregory Jackson ’70 in March 1971, Gray refers to Osiris by the number 270. (Gray had been inducted as an honorary member in 1965 and would become MIT’s 14th president in 1980.) The number referred to 270 Beacon Street, the address of the University Club, where many Osiris members were inducted until the club moved to 40 Trinity Place in 1926. Later, Osiris initiations moved to the Club of Odd Volumes at 77 Mt. Vernon Street, a private club for bibliophiles of which Killian was a member. “I joined Osiris in my junior year at a meeting of the entire group at a formal dinner at the Club of Odd Volumes in Boston,” recalls Tom Burns ’62, SM ’63. “At the time, we were asked to be somewhere in Boston in a tuxedo [and] were blindfolded and driven around for a while by a senior member of the Society, ending up at the Club to be confronted by a large group of faculty and student members.” (A written description of initiations in the 1960s says that tuxedo-clad initiates typically were told to perform a stunt­—such as flying paper airplanes in front of a ticket counter at Logan—while waiting to get picked up.) While two annual meetings were held at the club, Burns says faculty members typically hosted the regular dinner meetings, many in Killian’s penthouse apartment at 100 Memorial Drive. Student members were responsible for selecting the topics and leading the discussions, he says, and picked the next year’s inductees. Of course, inviting many successive editors of the MIT student newspaper to join a society with such a secret purpose was inherently risky. Sure enough, on February 18, 1955, ran a front-page article with the headline “Student Leaders Meet With Administration and Faculty In Secret Society, Osiris.” The article was unsigned, as were all news articles at the time, but Stephen N. Cohen ’56, then editor of , appears on the Osiris membership rolls. (Tellingly, the next three editors—John A. Friedman ’57, Leland E. Holloway Jr. ’58, and Stewart Wade Wilson ’59—do not.) A week later, Eldon H. Reiley ’55, president of MIT’s Undergraduate Association, president of the Institute Committee, and a member of Osiris, published an 11-paragraph statement in saying, among other things, that “Osiris is an informal group of faculty and students who meet from time to time over dinner and discuss issues pertaining to the welfare and betterment of MIT. The group has no power in itself.” Reiley wrote the truth: Nowhere in the archives or in interviews with surviving members is there a hint that the student members of Osiris decided anything other than the names of the next year’s recruits. Howard Wesley Johnson was inducted as an honorary member in 1965, shortly before becoming MIT’s 12th president in 1966. Johnson clearly took his Osiris duties seriously: Its meetings were entered into his appointment book, and when he missed the initiation in 1968, he wrote “to the men of OSIRIS,” apologizing that “business in defense of M.I.T. demands that I be absent.” Johnson’s letter hints at the forces that ultimately put an end to the organization: Osiris was a relic of the past—for example, it had no female members until 1969—and MIT was under attack in the present. “I was added in 1969 when I was vice president of the Graduate Student Council,” recalls Marvin Sirbu Jr. ’66, ’67, SM ’68, EE ’70, ScD ’73. “I remember how remarkable it was that students and faculty/administrators met and talked informally in the way that they did at Osiris meetings.” Today Howard Johnson’s presidency is remembered for his deft handling of student unrest, including three days in November 1969 when more than a thousand people protested the Institute’s relationship with the US Department of Defense. The documentary includes film from meetings of a joint committee of faculty and students that helped defuse the situation. While many of the students were members of Osiris, they were present because they were elected student leaders, not because they belonged to the secret society. But Sirbu suggests that the Osiris meetings may explain why those in the room felt so comfortable with each other. Handwritten minutes from two meetings in the spring of 1971 reveal that topics discussed included marijuana, civility in Osiris meetings, and the possible reemergence of McCarthyism on campus. An article in reported that topics such as research policy and housing were also typical. But Osiris was in decline. That March, Gray had observed that 34 people had RSVPed “yes” for the March 16 meeting, but only 27 had shown up­—and that “actives” (student members) were outnumbered by “over thirties” by about three to one. A few weeks before Provost Jerome Wiesner became MIT’s president in July 1971, a letter signed by Killian and Johnson went out to members asking for financial donations, signaling the end of the Institute’s financial support for Osiris. “At the end of my junior year, I was apprised by Dan Nyhart, then MIT’s dean for student affairs, that Osiris was in arrears to the Institute and needed to pay its debt,” recalls Lee Giguere ’73, who joined in 1972 with fellow editor Alex Makowski ’72. “In those days—the early 1970s—the atmosphere was pretty radical,” he says, and accessing a “private channel to the powers that be” ran counter to his understanding of his role as a reporter. Although he remembers compiling a list of new initiates, there are no records showing that those students were ever invited to join. But the exact date of Osiris’s demise remains unclear. Burns recalls a conversation with Frederick Fassett, former dean of residence, about the subject in the early 1970s. “He merely said that it had outlived its value, partly as a result of changes experienced in the 1960s,” he says. “I never received any formal notice of its end.”

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People living in and around encampments and the organizations that support them say they’re waiting to see how the province plans to begin moving people from tents to homes. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * People living in and around encampments and the organizations that support them say they’re waiting to see how the province plans to begin moving people from tents to homes. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? People living in and around encampments and the organizations that support them say they’re waiting to see how the province plans to begin moving people from tents to homes. It’s a promise Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew’s made Monday that he expects to begin early in the new year. His office said the plan includes “collaborating with community organizations and the City of Winnipeg to provide more dignified living solutions for those in need.” MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS “Manitobans will start to see significant progress in addressing homelessness in the new year,” Amy Tuckett-McGimpsey, the director of cabinet communications for the provincial government, said Monday. “Our approach includes working intensively camp-by-camp to move people out of encampments and into housing, while ensuring that people have the supports they need to ensure long-term success.” Just how many people the provincial government plans to house, how many housing units have been opened up for the initiative and what any related support services may look like remains unclear. Along Waterfront Drive, people living at an encampment by the river and in nearby homes were equally hesitant to celebrate. John Giavedoni has lived in the east Exchange for 17 years and has spent much of the last three appealing to city councillors, the mayor and the provincial government to step in and connect his neighbours by the river to housing. But as of Monday, approximately a dozen tents still lined the riverbank, and he and other residents’ concerns about garbage floating into the water and dangerous open fires in the cold winter months remain an issue. “After three years of nothing being said, no promises, no plans and a couple of trips to Houston (to see how that city has dealt with its homeless problem), now we have a statement that things are going to get better,” he said. “I guess we’ll have to wait and see.” The announcement has left him “cautiously hopeful.” “There’s been a lot of public pressure. Now, when there’s a first announcement that something is going to get done, there’s no specifics on what and how many people are going to be housed, how much housing is going to be available,” he said. “Without the specifics, I think we’re just left with hopefulness.” Jess, who has been living in a tent on and off for the past five years, shared a similar sentiment. “Manitobans will start to see significant progress in addressing homelessness in the new year.” “It’s a good idea, but where does (Kinew) even start?” the 28-year-old said. “What encampments do you choose?” She has first-hand experience with how difficult the housing process can be; after being offered housing through a program connected to her home community of St. Theresa Point First Nation, she ended up back on the streets when programming and rent support dried up after several months. Now she hopes the province follows through, but knows many people living alongside her in the east Exchange-area encampment who wouldn’t take affordable housing as it’s being offered now. “I hope it happens — maybe it’s a good thing, but for me, I still probably would come back here,” she said. Currently, front-line support at encampments largely comes from outreach workers at service agencies and the city’s first responders. Mayor Scott Gillingham welcomed Kinew’s pledge Monday and said the city would take a backseat role. “It is becoming a partnership, because people that are living in encampments need housing,” Gillingham said. “The province has housing, the city does not have housing... so the city will play a key partnership role, but it’s a supporting role,” he said. The city’s policy on encampments is to involve outreach agencies to ensure the people living in them are safe, and to not intervene unless there is a safety risk. Gillingham said that policy is a stepping stone toward the access to housing he hopes the province can provide. “The city’s encampment policy has always been just a stop-gap measure, until we, the collective ‘we,’ can get people into housing.” MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS At St. Boniface Street Links, an organization that has long advocated for a housing-focused model to address encampments, lead Marion Willis said she hasn’t been part of the collaboration with community organizations promised by the province and wondered how it plans to follow through in a way that will be successful in the long-term. “It’s the right approach, but housing alone isn’t going to solve this,” she said. “They’re talking about wraparound supports; I think we need to be a lot more definitive about what that means, because we need to be sure that there’s a very well co-ordinated plan that is holistic, a plan that leaves no one behind.” Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Earlier this month, Kinew said the long-awaited supervised drug consumption site, which is expected to be located close to the east Exchange on Disraeli Freeway near Main Street, will be used as a “navigation centre” to help people making the move from street life to housing. Willis said a wider strategy to tackle addiction that goes beyond a safe consumption site will be necessary for the housing to be successful. “People aren’t in those encampments making hotdogs and roasting marshmallows for the experience,” she said. “We know that most people are deep into addiction.” Main Street Project declined to comment. malak.abas@freepress.mb.ca Malak Abas is a city reporter at the . Born and raised in Winnipeg’s North End, she led the campus paper at the University of Manitoba before joining the in 2020. . 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PLAINS, Ga. — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at his home in Plains, Georgia. His death comes more than a year after the former president entered hospice care. He was 100 years old. Here are some significant events in Jimmy Carter's life: — 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.‘Disturbing’: ‘It Ends With Us’ Actress Jenny Slate Supports Blake LivelyVectorspace AI X (VAIX) Revolutionizes AI-Driven Investment Insights With Graph-Based Models, born Eleanor Rosalynn Smith on August 18, 1927, in Plains, Georgia, was a prominent American public figure and the lifelong companion of the 39th president of the United States, . From an early age, Rosalynn demonstrated a remarkable dedication to her family, especially after the death of her father when she was 13 years old, assuming significant responsibilities at home. He and Rosalynn began dating in 1945. Carter, who was 20 at the time, was attending the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and stole a kiss from Rosalynn on their first date. He later told his mother that he wanted to marry her. On July 7, 1946, she married Jimmy Carter, cementing a union that would last more than seven decades. The couple had four children - John Carter, James Carter III, Donnel Carter and Amy Carter - as well as 25 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They remained completely devoted to each other throughout their lives. The longest-serving presidential couple in the U.S. As First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981, Rosalynn Carter distinguished herself through her commitment to various social causes, most notably her advocacy for mental health. She was a staunch advocate for research in this area and worked tirelessly to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness. She also represented the United States on diplomatic missions abroad, reflecting her deep commitment to public service. After her time in the White House, Rosalynn continued her humanitarian work alongside her husband through the Carter Center, an organization dedicated to promoting peace and human rights around the world. Her legacy endures as an example of dedication and service to the community, both nationally and internationally. Rosalynn died on November 19, 2023, in her hometown. In fact, former President Jimmy Carter, who died a year later on Sunday, December 29, 2024, made his last public appearance in November 2023 to mourn the loss of the love of his life at an intimate funeral in Plains, Georgia, that was limited to family and friends. "The best thing I ever did was marrying Rosa," Jimmy once said. "That's the pinnacle of my life, the best thing that happened to me."

In a groundbreaking development for gamers, the much-anticipated “Monster Hunter Wilds” is now available on Game Pass, marking a significant evolution in gaming accessibility and technology trends. This news is a game-changer for both the franchise and its fan base, ensuring that millions can dive into the immersive world of monster hunting without the barrier of additional costs. Game Pass and Monster Hunter: A Perfect Duo The inclusion of “Monster Hunter Wilds” on Game Pass is not just about wider accessibility; it signifies a strategic partnership that brings enormous value to subscribers. Game Pass, known for its expansive library and cost-effective model, is reinforcing its position as the go-to service for gamers seeking variety and innovation. Meanwhile, for Capcom, this collaboration introduces “Monster Hunter Wilds” to a potentially vast new audience, ensuring a fresh influx of players ready to explore, battle, and strategize in the untamed wilderness. Advanced Technology and Future Prospects “Monster Hunter Wilds” leverages cutting-edge technology to create rich and dynamic ecosystems, pushing the boundaries of what players can experience. With the power of modern consoles and the convenience of Game Pass, the game offers a seamless and breathtaking journey. Looking ahead, this move heralds a future where major releases will increasingly be accessible through subscription services, reshaping the landscape of the gaming industry. In essence, the inclusion of “Monster Hunter Wilds” on Game Pass underscores a future where accessibility and innovation coalesce, setting a new standard for how games can reach players worldwide. “Monster Hunter Wilds” on Game Pass: A New Era for Subscription Gaming The inclusion of “Monster Hunter Wilds” in Microsoft’s Game Pass is more than just an expansion of game libraries—it’s a strategic pivot that reflects broader trends within the gaming industry. This move caters to a growing demand for flexible, cost-effective gaming solutions, laying the groundwork for a transformation in how gamers access top-tier titles. Pros and Cons of Game Pass for Gamers and Developers From the gamer’s perspective, Game Pass offers unparalleled value. For a monthly fee, subscribers gain access to a vast array of games, including “Monster Hunter Wilds,” which would otherwise require a large upfront investment. This model reduces the financial barrier to accessing new games and encourages players to try titles they might not have purchased outright. For developers, however, the subscription model presents both opportunities and challenges. On one hand, it allows for immediate exposure to a large audience, which can significantly boost initial engagement and word-of-mouth promotion. On the other hand, the revenue generated through subscriptions can be lower compared to traditional sales, making the financial outcomes uncertain. Comparing Game Pass to Other Subscription Services Game Pass stands out in the competitive landscape of gaming subscriptions with its extensive catalog and integration across Xbox and PC platforms. It offers more than just access—it includes exclusive discounts and bundled content, enhancing the overall user experience. When compared to Sony’s PlayStation Plus or EA Play, Game Pass consistently broadens its appeal by featuring first-day releases and big-name titles like “Monster Hunter Wilds.” Market Insights and Trends in Subscription Gaming The gaming industry is witnessing a shift as more consumers prioritize convenience and value over ownership. Subscription services like Game Pass are expected to dominate the market, with analysts predicting significant growth in the coming years. This model aligns with broader trends in digital consumption, similar to platforms like Netflix or Spotify, suggesting a move towards a future where gamers access rather than own. Sustainability and Innovations in Gaming Access With sustainability becoming an integral concern, the digital nature of Game Pass and similar services offers an eco-friendly alternative to physical copies, reducing packaging waste. Additionally, innovations in cloud gaming, such as enhanced streaming capabilities, are poised to further revolutionize how content is delivered, offering seamless play without hefty downloads. Security Aspects and the Future of Game Distribution Security remains paramount in digital gaming, and services like Game Pass employ robust mechanisms to ensure user data is protected. As gaming communities grow and evolve, maintaining secure platforms will be crucial to fostering trust and reliability. The partnership between “Monster Hunter Wilds” and Game Pass not only enriches the gaming experience but also showcases the evolving dynamics of game distribution. This collaboration sets the stage for future innovations in accessibility and game delivery methods, underscoring the vital role subscription services will play in shaping the gaming world.

Miller puts up 24, SMU downs Longwood 98-82As her students finished their online exam, Arlet Lara got up to make a cafe con leche. Her 16-year-old son found her on the kitchen floor. First, he called Dad in a panic. Then 911. “I had a stroke, and my life made a 180-degree turn,” Lara said, recalling the medical scare she experienced in May 2020 in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The stroke affected my left side of the body.” Lara, an avid runner and gym-goer couldn’t even walk. “It was hard,” said the 50-year-old mom from North Miami and former high school math teacher. After years of rehabilitation therapy and a foot surgery, Lara can walk again. But she still struggles with moving. This summer, she became the first patient in South Florida to get an implant of a new and only FDA-approved-nerve stimulation device designed to help ischemic stroke survivors regain movement in their arms and hands. Every year, thousands in the United States have a stroke, with one occurring every 40 seconds, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The majority of strokes are ischemic, often caused by blood clots that obstruct blood flow to the brain. For survivors, most of whom are left with some level of disability, the Vivistim Paired VNS System — the device implanted in Lara’s chest — could be a game changer in recovery, said Dr. Robert Starke, a neurosurgeon and interventional neuroradiologist. He also serves as co-director of endovascular neurosurgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where Lara underwent the procedure. The Vivistim Paired VNS System is a small pacemaker-like device implanted in the upper chest and neck area. Patients can go home the same day. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the stroke rehabilitation system in 2021 to be used alongside post-ischemic stroke rehabilitation therapy to treat moderate to severe mobility issues in hands and arms. Lara’s occupational therapist can activate the device during rehabilitation sessions to electrically stimulate the vagus nerve, which runs from the brain down to the abdomen and regulates various parts of the body’s nervous system. The electrical stimulation rewires the brain to improve a stroke survivor’s ability to move their arms and hands. Lara also has a magnet she can use to activate the device when she wants to practice at home. Her therapy consists of repetitive tasks, including coloring, pinching cubes and grabbing and releasing cylindrical shapes. After several weeks of rehabilitation therapy with the device, Lara has seen improvement. “Little by little, I’m noticing that my hand is getting stronger,” Lara said in September. “I am already able to brush my teeth with the left hand.” Since then, Lara has finished the initial six-week Vivistim therapy program and is continuing to use the device in her rehabilitation therapy. She continues to improve and can now eat better with her left hand and can brush her hair with less difficulty, according to her occupational therapist, Neil Batungbakal. Starke sees the device as an opportunity to help bring survivors one step closer to regaining full mobility. Strokes are a leading cause of disability worldwide. While most stroke survivors usually can recover some function through treatment and rehabilitation, they tend to hit a “major plateau” after the first six months of recovery, he said. Vivistim, when paired with rehabilitation therapy, could change that. Jackson Health said results of a clinical trial published in the peer-reviewed medical journal The Lancet in 2021 showed that the device, “when paired with high-repetition, task-specific occupational or physical therapy, helps generate two to three times more hand and arm function for stroke survivors than rehabilitation therapy alone.” The device has even shown to benefit patients 20 years after their original stroke, according to Starke. “So now a lot of these patients that had strokes 10 to 15 years ago that thought that they would never be able to use their arm in any sort of real functional way are now able to have a real meaningful function, which is pretty tremendous,” Starke said. Vivistim’s vagus-nerve stimulation technology was developed by researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas’ Texas Biomedical Device Center and is being sold commercially by Austin-based MicroTransponder, a company started by university graduates. Similar devices are used to treat epilepsy and depression. For Lara, the device is a new tool to help her recovery journey. “Everything becomes a challenge, so we are working with small things every day because I want to get back as many functions as possible,” Lara said. Patients interested in Vivistim should speak with their doctor to check their eligibility. The FDA said patients should make sure to discuss any prior medical history. “Adverse events included but were not limited to dysphonia (difficulty speaking), bruising, falling, general hoarseness, general pain, hoarseness after surgery, low mood, muscle pain, fracture, headache, rash, dizziness, throat irritation, urinary tract infection and fatigue,” the FDA said. MicroTransponder says the device is “covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance with prior authorization on a case-by-case basis.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams keep doing just enough to win, and a team that appeared to be rebuilding this season has climbed all the way to the brink of another playoff berth. The Rams improved to 9-6 and took control of the NFC West on Sunday with their fourth straight victory since Thanksgiving. Their 19-9 win over the New York Jets in sub-freezing temperatures was not dominant — they trailed 9-6 entering the fourth quarter, and they were outgained by nearly 100 yards — but Los Angeles still matched its largest margin of victory this season and continued to look like a looming nightmare for any postseason opponent. The Rams have now won eight of 10 since their bye week, when they were 1-4 and the NFL world wondered whether they would trade Super Bowl MVP receiver Cooper Kupp or even quarterback Matthew Stafford to spur their roster reboot. Los Angeles decided not to punt its season, and Sean McVay's team has driven from last to first. “You don’t want to ride the emotional roller coaster that these games can take you on,” McVay said Monday. “You do have the ability to stay steady, to stay the course and try to right the ship. Certainly that’s not complete by any stretch, but our guys have done an excellent job of not allowing the way that we started, especially in those first five games, to affect what we did coming off that bye.” The Rams also have clinched their seventh winning record in eight regular seasons under McVay — an achievement that shouldn’t get lost in the recent successes of a franchise that had 13 consecutive non-winning seasons before it rolled the dice and hired a 30-year-old head coach back in 2017. After winning it all in February 2022 and then having the worst season by a defending Super Bowl champion in NFL history, the Rams have made the most of their time in between true powerhouse status and a major rebuild. They also started slowly last year, entering their bye at 3-6 before a 7-1 finish. The Rams can become the first team in NFL history to make back-to-back postseason appearances after being three games under .500 each year. These Rams don't stand out on either side of the ball, although their talent level appears to be higher on offense than defense. Instead, they've mastered a delicate balance of complementary football — the offense and defense covering each other's weaknesses and setting up their teammates for success. The Rams have scored more than 30 points just once all season, and they managed only 31 points in their last two games combined. Their defense has allowed only one touchdown in the past two games — but right before that, Josh Allen and the Bills racked up 42 points and 445 yards in the most recent of a few defensive stinkers from LA this season. The Rams keep winning anyway, and now they can clinch McVay's fourth NFC West title by beating Seattle in two weeks. “Fortunately, we’re in a position where you don’t necessarily have to rely on other things to happen if you just handle your business,” McVay said. What's working Kyren Williams and the offensive line are driving the Rams' offense. After a slow start caused partly by McVay being forced to abandon the running game when the Rams repeatedly fell behind early, the 2023 Pro Bowler has surged to career highs of 1,243 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns with his 122-yard performance in New York. What needs help Stafford's 110 yards passing were his fewest with the Rams and the second-fewest in his 16-year career from a full game. Sunday's weather was a major factor, but the Rams must throw the ball effectively to somebody other than Puka Nacua. Kupp has just 193 yards receiving in his past five games combined. Stock up Defensive back Jaylen McCollough made a career-high nine tackles in only 31 snaps. The undrafted rookie continues to be a remarkable find, earning playing time alongside veteran safeties Quentin Lake and Kam Curl and fellow rookie Kam Kinchens. Stock down CB Cobie Durant didn't play for the second straight week despite being cleared to return from his bruised lung. Veteran Ahkello Witherspoon got every snap in place of Durant, who started LA's first 13 games. McVay praised Witherspoon's recent play when asked why Durant didn't get on the field in New Jersey. Injuries The Rams' improved health, particularly on both lines, is the key to their surge. McVay reported no new injuries out of the road trip following Tyler Higbee's successful season debut. Key number 12-1 — The Rams’ record in December with Stafford as their starter over his four years in LA. Next steps The Rams need to win at least one of their final two games to wrap up their first NFC West crown since 2021. They host eliminated Arizona on Saturday night, but can't clinch the division unless the Seahawks lose to moribund Chicago. The Rams are currently the NFC's third seed, but that doesn't matter a whole lot because both the third and fourth seeds will have to play one of the NFC North's two powerful wild-card teams in the opening round. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL Greg Beacham, The Associated PressTransMedics Appoints Gerardo Hernandez as Chief Financial Officer and Provides Updated 2024 Financial Outlook

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Plaudits for Jimmy Carter across US political divideWASHINGTON — Jimmy Carter lived longer than any other U.S. president in history and was the first of any of them to turn 100 years old. Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. With his passing , the person that's now the oldest living president — current or former — resides in the White House. Who are the oldest living presidents? President Joe Biden turned 82 last month, further cementing his status as the oldest serving U.S. president. But it's a record that Donald Trump could break in a few years. President-elect Trump will become the oldest person ever sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2025. That's a milestone previously held by Biden when he was sworn in at age 78 back in 2021. On Inauguration Day , Trump will be six months from his 79th birthday. When Biden's presidency ends on Jan. 20, 2025, he will be 82 years and 2 months (or 30,012 days) old. Trump would break that record of being the oldest U.S. president toward the end of his second term on Aug. 15, 2028. We're a ways away from any other living U.S. president even coming close to Carter's record. Biden wouldn't celebrate his 100th birthday until Nov. 20, 2042. How many former U.S. presidents are still alive? After Biden and Trump, the next oldest living presidents are George W. Bush (78), Bill Clinton (78) and Barack Obama (63). How old is Bill Clinton? Bill Clinton, the 42nd U.S. President, is 78 years old (Aug. 19, 1946) How old is George W. Bush? George W. Bush, the 43rd U.S. President, is 78 years old (July 6, 1946) How old is Barack Obama? Barack Obama, the 44th U.S. President, is 63 years old (Aug. 4, 1961) How old is Donald Trump? Donald Trump, the 45th and soon-to-be 47th U.S. President, is 78 years old (June 14, 1946)