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cockfighting pronunciation Stock market today: Dow drops over 300 points amid a tech stock routMike McDaniel stepped in to keep Dolphins from trading veteran DT Calais Campbell to RavensORRVILLE, Ohio , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The J. M. Smucker Company (the "Company") (NYSE: SJM) today announced the pricing terms for its previously announced cash tender offers (each, an "Offer" and collectively, the "Offers") to purchase up to $300 million aggregate purchase price, not including accrued and unpaid interest (the "Offer Cap"), of the Company's validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) notes set forth below (the "Notes") using a "waterfall" methodology under which the Company will accept the Notes in order of their respective acceptance priority levels noted in the table below (the "Acceptance Priority Levels"). The Offers are being made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase, dated December 3, 2024 (the "Offer to Purchase"), which sets forth a description of the terms of the Offers. As of 10:00 a.m. New York City time, on December 17, 2024 (the "Price Determination Time"), the Company expects to accept for purchase pursuant to the Offers the full amount of the 2.750% Senior Notes due 2041 (which have an Acceptance Priority Level of 1), the full amount of the 3.550% Senior Notes due 2050 (which have an Acceptance Priority Level of 2) and a portion of the 2.125% Senior Notes due 2032 (which have an Acceptance Priority Level of 3) validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Time (as defined below) on a prorated basis as described in the Offer to Purchase, using a proration factor of approximately 69.9%, so that the aggregate purchase price does not exceed the Offer Cap. The 4.375% Senior Notes due 2045 (which have an Acceptance Priority Level of 4) and the 5.900% Senior Notes due 2028 (which have an Acceptance Priority Level of 5) will not be accepted for purchase. The "Total Consideration" to be paid for the Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) at or prior to 5:00 p.m. , New York City time, on December 16, 2024 (the "Early Tender Time") and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offers, includes an early tender premium of $30 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes so tendered and accepted for purchase (the "Early Tender Premium"), which will not constitute an additional or increased payment. In addition to the applicable Total Consideration, holders who validly tender and do not validly withdraw their Notes, and whose Notes are accepted for purchase in the Offers will also be paid any applicable accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, December 19, 2024 (the "Early Settlement Date"). The Total Consideration has been determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase by reference to a fixed spread for each of the Notes over the applicable yield to maturity of the applicable U.S. Treasury Security (the "Reference Treasury Security"), determined at the Price Determination Time as specified in the table below and on the cover page of the Offer to Purchase in the column entitled "Reference U.S. Treasury Security." The table below includes only the Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) at or prior to the Early Tender Time that the Company expects to accept for purchase pursuant to the Offers. Acceptance Priority Level (1) Title of Security CUSIP Number Outstanding Principal Amount Reference U.S. Treasury Security (2) Bloomberg Reference Page Reference Yield Fixed Spread (bps) Total Consideration (3) 1 2.750% Senior Notes due 2041 832696AV0 $300,000,000 4.625% UST due 11/15/2044 FIT 1 4.666 % +85 $700.18 2 3.550% Senior Notes due 2050 832696AT5 $300,000,000 4.250% UST due 8/15/2054 FIT 1 4.596 % +95 $730.52 3 2.125% Senior Notes due 2032 832696AU2 $500,000,000 4.250% UST due 11/15/2034 FIT 1 4.391 % +50 $833.04 All conditions of the Offers were deemed satisfied by the Company, or timely waived by the Company. Accordingly, the Company expects to accept for purchase, and pay for, $300 million aggregate purchase price of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) on the Early Settlement Date. Although the Offers are scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m. , New York City time, on January 2, 2025, unless extended or terminated, because the aggregate purchase price of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to or at the Early Tender Time exceeded the Offer Cap, there will be no Final Settlement Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), and no Notes tendered after the Early Tender Time will be accepted for purchase. Notes tendered and not purchased on December 19, 2024 (the "Early Settlement Date") will be returned to holders promptly after the Early Settlement Date. This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell securities. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. The Offers are being made solely pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are serving as Dealer Managers for the Offers (each, a "Dealer Manager" and together, the "Dealer Managers"). Questions regarding the Offers may be directed to Goldman Sachs at (800) 828-3182 (toll free) or (212) 357-­1452 (collect) or to J.P. Morgan at (866) 834-4666 (toll free) or (212) 834-3554 (collect). Requests for the Offer to Purchase or the documents incorporated by reference therein may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc., which is acting as the Tender Agent and Information Agent for the Offers, at SJM@dfking.com or the following telephone numbers: banks and brokers at (212) 269-5550; all others toll free at (866) 620-2535. The J. M. Smucker Company Forward-Looking Statements This press release ("Release") includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. The forward-looking statements may include statements concerning our current expectations, estimates, assumptions and beliefs concerning future events, conditions, plans and strategies that are not historical fact. Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement and may be identified by the use of words and phrases such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "will," "plan," "strive" and similar phrases. Federal securities laws provide a safe harbor for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information. We are providing this cautionary statement in connection with the safe harbor provisions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, when evaluating the information presented in this Release, as such statements are by nature subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements and from our historical results and experience. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to successfully integrate Hostess Brands' operations and employees and to implement plans and achieve financial forecasts with respect to the Hostess Brands' business; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits, including synergies and cost savings, related to the Hostess Brands acquisition, including the possibility that the expected benefits will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; disruption from the acquisition of Hostess Brands by diverting the attention of our management and making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; the negative effects of the acquisition of Hostess Brands on the market price of our common shares; the amount of the costs, fees, expenses, and charges and the risk of litigation related to the acquisition of Hostess Brands; the effect of the acquisition of Hostess Brands on our business relationships, operating results, ability to hire and retain key talent, and business generally; disruptions or inefficiencies in our operations or supply chain, including any impact caused by product recalls, political instability, terrorism, geopolitical conflicts (including the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas), extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, pandemics, work stoppages or labor shortages (including potential strikes along the U.S. East and Gulf coast ports and potential impacts related to the duration of a recent strike at our Buffalo, New York manufacturing facility), or other calamities; risks related to the availability of, and cost inflation in, supply chain inputs, including labor, raw materials, commodities, packaging, and transportation; the impact of food security concerns involving either our products or our competitors' products, including changes in consumer preference, consumer litigation, actions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other agencies, and product recalls; risks associated with derivative and purchasing strategies we employ to manage commodity pricing and interest rate risks; the availability of reliable transportation on acceptable terms; our ability to achieve cost savings related to our restructuring and cost management programs in the amounts and within the time frames currently anticipated; our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to continue operating under our capital deployment model, including capital expenditures, debt repayment to meet our deleveraging objectives, dividend payments, and share repurchases; a change in outlook or downgrade in our public credit ratings by a rating agency below investment grade; our ability to implement and realize the full benefit of price changes, and the impact of the timing of the price changes to profits and cash flow in a particular period; the success and cost of marketing and sales programs and strategies intended to promote growth in our business, including product innovation; general competitive activity in the market, including competitors' pricing practices and promotional spending levels; our ability to attract and retain key talent; the concentration of certain of our businesses with key customers and suppliers, including primary or single-source suppliers of certain key raw materials and finished goods, and our ability to manage and maintain key relationships; impairments in the carrying value of goodwill, other intangible assets, or other long-lived assets or changes in the useful lives of other intangible assets or other long-lived assets; the impact of new or changes to existing governmental laws and regulations and their application; the outcome of tax examinations, changes in tax laws, and other tax matters; a disruption, failure, or security breach of our or our suppliers' information technology systems, including, but not limited to, ransomware attacks; foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations; and risks related to other factors described under "Risk Factors" in other reports and statements we have filed with the SEC. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances. About The J. M. Smucker Company At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America . We are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks, and cat food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day, including Folgers ® , Dunkin' ® , Café Bustelo ® , Jif ® , Uncrustables ® , Smucker's ® , Hostess ® , Milk-Bone ® , and Meow Mix ® . Through our unwavering commitment to producing quality products, operating responsibly and ethically, and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com . The J. M. Smucker Company is the owner of all trademarks referenced herein, except for Dunkin' ® , which is a trademark of DD IP Holder LLC. The Dunkin'® brand is licensed to The J. M. Smucker Company for packaged coffee products sold in retail channels, such as grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, e-commerce and drug stores, as well as in certain away from home channels. This information does not pertain to products for sale in Dunkin' ® restaurants. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-j-m-smucker-company-announces-pricing-for-cash-tender-offers-302334213.html SOURCE The J.M. Smucker Co.

quarterback needs only one touchdown pass to reach 500 for his career, and his longtime friend and teammate, , wants to be the one to catch it. "Obviously, I'd love to," Adams said Friday after practice. "I got 200, I got 400, so it would be dope to get 500 as well." Rodgers is on the verge of joining Tom Brady (649), Drew Brees (571), Peyton Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508) as the only players in NFL history with 500 touchdown passes. He will try to join the club on Sunday against the at Highmark Stadium, where the weather is expected to be rainy and windy with temperatures in the 50s. "We've had some special connections in the past, so it'd be great," said Adams, who expects to play despite a hip injury from last week. "And, obviously, it would be a big, big thing for him. Not that he needs more accolades and more milestones, but you might as well keep racking them up while you can." Rodgers, 41, has said he's undecided on whether he will play in 2025, so this could be the final road game of his career. The Jets (4-11) finish the season at home against the . He and Adams were reunited in October, when the Jets acquired the wide receiver in a trade with the . After a slow start, Adams has elevated his game in recent weeks, becoming Rodgers' No. 1 target. In nine games with the Jets, Adams has 56 receptions, 719 yards and 6 touchdowns, bringing his yardage total to 928 for the season. "It would be a crying shame not to be able to get (1,000 yards)," said Adams, who has done it five times in his career, including the past four seasons. Adams never will forget his first NFL touchdown reception. It came in 2014, his rookie year with the , and it happened to be touchdown pass No. 200 for Rodgers. It took six years before they hooked up for No. 400. With no drama left in the Jets' season -- they were eliminated three weeks ago -- Rodgers' pursuit of individual milestones has become one of the top storylines. With 3,511 passing yards, he needs 497 yards to pass Joe Namath's single-season record (4,007), which has stood since 1967. Namath was the first player in history to reach 4,000, and he did it in a 14-game season. "It's been one of my great honors in my life -- not just football and this profession -- to be around him, to learn from him, to grow from him," interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said of Rodgers. "It's going to be so special to see that 500th ball caught. I'm so excited for him and what it means to his legacy and all that Aaron Rodgers is." On Friday, the Jets announced that kicker will be activated from injured reserve and will replace the struggling on Sunday. The Jets have used four different kickers. They began with Zuerlein, but he slumped and was placed on IR with a knee injury on Oct. 30.AP Business SummaryBrief at 7:36 a.m. EST

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The J. M. Smucker Company Announces Pricing for Cash Tender OffersHome | Editorials | Editorial Adani In Trouble Editorial: Adani in trouble The case raises serious questions over symbiotic relationship between monopolistic business houses and politicians By Telangana Today Published Date - 22 November 2024, 11:55 PM The controversial billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani is in trouble again. A year after Hindenburg Research, an American firm, had accused the Adani Group of engaging in accounting fraud and stock market manipulation, prosecutors in the United States have indicted him, his nephew Sagar Adani and six others in an alleged bribery case. They have been accused of paying about $265 million in bribes to Indian officials and politicians to secure lucrative solar energy supply contracts with the state distribution companies. The matter is said to involve the States of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Jammu & Kashmir and Chhattisgarh and the Solar Energy Corporation of India, a government-owned company, with whom these States signed the power sale agreement under the manufacturing linked project. These power contracts were expected to generate more than $2 billion in profit after tax for the Adani Group over the coming two decades. As per the indictment, extensive documentation was maintained on the bribery efforts. The allegations caught the attention of the US Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission as Adani’s companies were raising funds from American investors in several transactions starting in 2021. As the scandal triggered political furore with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanding Adani’s arrest, there is an urgent need to order a thorough investigation into the business practices of the conglomerate which, according to the opposition parties, enjoys the patronage of the NDA government. Following the shocking indictment by the district court in New York, the shares of the Adani Group companies have tanked. The Group has also scrapped its $600-million bond offering. The indictment levies multiple charges, ranging from conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to securities and wire fraud, and conspiracy to obstruct justice. The case raises serious questions over flaws in corporate governance and the symbiotic relationship between monopolistic business houses and politicians. Though the Adani Group has dismissed the bribery allegations as baseless, the credibility of the company has taken a serious hit and it has to brace for what looks like a prolonged legal battle. The indictment has given the opposition fresh ammunition to attack the Narendra Modi government over crony capitalism, while the saffron party has launched a counter-attack, training its guns on non-BJP parties that were in power in States where government officials allegedly received bribes. A comprehensive probe, preferably monitored by the Supreme Court, is needed to get to the bottom of this murky matter. It would require close cooperation not only between the Centre and States but also between the Indian and US authorities. While the conglomerate managed to weather the Hindenburg storm to a great extent, it is facing far stronger headwinds this time. The indictment has also turned the spotlight on the ongoing probe by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) into the allegations of stock manipulation and accounting fraud. Follow Us : Tags bribery allegations Corporate Governance Corruption Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Related News Adani Group domination in solar energy sector leading to hike in equipment prices KTR demands Telangana government to cut ties with Adani Group Majority of Adani Group stocks trade lower for second day on trot TDP reacts cautiously to Adani indictment row, says ‘no comments for now’Palantir, Anduril In Talks With OpenAI, Elon Musk's SpaceX To Take On Defense Giants: FT

While advanced fighter jets like the F-22 Raptor, the F-35 Lightning II, and the F-15 Strike Eagle may garner a lot of attention, these are little more than paperweights if they don't have fuel. One of the great pillars of the US Air Force's ability to project power around the world is its massive fleet of aerial tankers (the Air Force operates the two most common tankers in the world ). Tankers massively extend the range fighter jets can operate and the amount of time they can spend over an area of interest . The United States Air Force has operated refueling aircraft since the 1950s and some types of aircraft (like the Boeing B-52 ) have been refueled by four types of tankers - the KC-97 Stratofreighter, KC135 Stratotanker, KC-10 Extender, and the KC-46 Pegasus. This article will only consider the Air Force's main tankers and the US military's other aerial refueling assets (like the MQ-25 Stingray, the MV-22 Osprey, and the KC-130J Super Hercules). Here is a brief history of Air Force tanker aircraft. The need for a jet-powered tanker The first US aerial refueling tests occurred almost 100 years ago in 1929 when the US Army Air Corps used a C-2A biplane 'Question Mark.' However, while the idea was there, it didn't really go anywhere until the jet age. With the dawn of the jet age, there was a need for long-range from the country's jet-powered fighters, bombers, and other aircraft. "Making use of a Boeing-designed ‘flying boom’, aerial refueling techniques for the Air Force changed overnight with the KC-97. Instead of the probe and drogue method, refueling boom operators, known as ‘Boomers’, in the rear of the aircraft could fly the boom into the receptacle of the awaiting aircraft." - Air Mobility Command While jet engines were a massive leap over the old piston engines they replaced, early jet engines also consumed vast amounts of fuel. The US first started to address the need for air refueling by modifying aging B-29 and B-50 bombers into tankers. The Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter was a long-range heavy military cargo aircraft developed from the B-29 and B-50 bombers (development of the C-97 started in 1942). The Boeing YC-97 first flew late in World War II and entered service in 1947 after the war's end. Soon a tanker variant of the C-97 was developed and the KC-97 Stratofreighter came into service in 1951. Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter Number built: 811 Propulsion: 4x Pratt & Whitney R-4360-59 Wasp Major piston engines Date serviced: 1958-1971 Developed from: Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter Status: Retired However, the KC-97 was propeller-driven, and it could barely hold formation with the Air Force's latest jets coming into service. The KC-97 remained in front-line service until 1973 (but continued to serve until the end of the decade with the Guard and Reserves). Incidentally, modern, more powerful turboprop aircraft like the Airbus A400M Atlas and the KC-130J Super Hercules are able to refuel jet aircraft. The news comes as the FASF is divesting its fleet of KC-135s to replace them with Airbus A330-based tankers. The Air Force's jet-powered tanker KC-135 Stratotankers The first Air Force jet-powered tanker aircraft was the KC-135 Stratotanker built from the Boeing 707 airliner. As the Air Mobility Command states , " Upon seeing Boeing’s newest all-jet airliner design in 1954, the 367-80, which would become the very successful Boeing 707 series, the USA immediately saw potential for an all-jet tanker aircraft. The KC-135 Stratotanker took to the skies for the first time on August 31, 1956 and it remains in front line service to this day ." "Strategic Air Command’s dream of an all-jet Air Force came with the arrival of the KC-135 Stratotanker. The new jet powered tanker could easily keep up with the latest fighters, bombers and other aircraft in the operational fleet." - Air Mobility Command With around 377 KC-135 Stratotankers remaining in service, these are the primary tankers in US service. They have also been exported to many US allies and partners around the world (although many are being replaced by the Airbus A330 MRTT or the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus). KC-10 Extenders The KC-10 Extender was built on the widebody McDonnell Douglass DC-10 jetliner (the DC-10 entered service in 1971). The three-engined DC-10 was selected over the Lockheed C-5, the Lockheed, L-1011, and the Boeing 747 in 1977 (which were also bidding for the contract). The first KC-10 flew in 1980 and soon became a critical part of the Air Force's aerial tanker fleet . However, the extensions also reduced the airframe's lifespan, and the last of the KC-10 Extenders was retired in 2024 . The KC-10 Extender was the result of the Air Force wanting a longer range and great fuel capacity aircraft to supplement the KC-135 Stratotanker. A total of 60 KC-10s were produced for the Air Force (and a couple of similar KDC-10s were also built for the Royal Netherlands Air Force). KC-135 Stratotanker: KC-10 Extender: KC-46A Pegasus: Number built: 803 (total, including export) 60 93+ (179 planned) Propulsion: 4x CFM International F108-CF-100 turbofan engines 3x General Electric F103 turbofan engines 2x Pratt & Whitney PW4062 turbofan Date served: 1957-present 1981-2024 2019-present Developed from: Boeing 707 airliner McDonnell Douglas DC-10 airliner Boeing 767 airliner Status: In service Retired In The KC-10 had a range of 3,800 nautical miles at maximum capacity and additional refueling pods mounted on the outboard wings that housed a fueling hose system. In the early 2000s, the Air Force had planned to keep the KC-10s flying until 2043 (although ultimately they were retired two decades early). The KC-46A Pegasus is the Air Force's newest tanker and is based on the Boeing 767 airliner. KC-46A Pegasus The latest Air Force tanker is the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus - built on the Boeing 767 (although the Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 were also considered during the selection process). After some selection debacles (including, at one point, selecting the Airbus A330), the Air Force selected Boeing's 767 in 2011 as the basis for its clean-sheet tanker. The KC-46A first flew in 2015 and was delivered to the Air Force in 2019. Internationally, the KC-46 Pegasus has also been ordered by Japan (six tankers) and Israel (four tankers) to replace their aging fleets. However, it hasn't proven as popular on the export market as the A330 MRTT (which is now the most common non-US tanker in the world). "The KC-46A delivers more fuel at all ranges and from shorter runways than the KC-135 aircraft it’s replacing — while utilizing less ramp space than competing tankers — ensuring mission reach from forward and austere airfields." - Boeing Around 93 have so far been delivered and the Air Force plans to acquire around 179 of them to partially replace the aging fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers. The KC-46 is able to carry a combination of over 210,000 lbs of fuel, and 65,000 lbs of cargo, 58 patients, or 114 passengers. KC-46A Pegasus tankers are being progressively upgraded over time making them capable of more missions. For example, the KC-46 has data links and Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) integration (which connects the aircraft with other platforms providing tactical situational awareness and real-time information). With three-quarters of the world's tanker fleet, the USAF dominates the list of aerial tanker fleets. Future of Air Force tankers The KC-46 Pegasus may prove to be the last conventional tube-based tanker built from a passenger airliner. The Air Force foresees different requirements in the future (which is why the Air Force is only partially replacing the KC-135 with the KC-46). Today, the United States Air Force has around 600 tankers - around 75% of the world's total military tanker fleet. Congress requires the Air Force to operate a minimum of 466 tankers (its unclear if Congress excludes the KC-130Js from its definition of tankers). Regardless, 179 KC-46A Pegasus tankers will not be enough to replace the KC-135s and KC-10s . Two future tankers the Air Force is currently working on are the blended-wing body JetZero aircraft and a stealth tanker being developed by Lockheed Martin. The Air Force will be compelled to keep large numbers of KC-135s in service until these (or other) tankers come into service in sufficient numbers in the 2030s. JetZero is planning for the blended wing body to become a commercial airliner. "The JetZero Blended Wing is the biggest leap in commercial aircraft design since the beginning of the jet age and the best first step toward the ultimate goal of zero-carbon emissions aviation. The aircraft will launch in 2030 with 100% SAF compatibility, and the internal volume to accommodate zero-carbon hydrogen." - JetZero JetZero (with Northrop Grumman) has been contracted to build a full-scale blended wing-body cargo/tanker demonstrator for the Air Force and says the aircraft should be operational by 2030. Blended wing-bodied aircraft offer much greater efficiencies and are seen as a key technology to allow the airline industry to reach net-zero emissions. The other tanker in development is the Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS) being developed by Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works. NGAS is designed as a stealthy platform (which would enable it to fly closer to or in contested airspace). There have been discussions if the aircraft will be manned or unmanned (recent renderings of NGAS show it to be an unmanned platform). Currently, the NGAS is planned to enter service by around 2035. However, there are doubts about the future of the program as the Air Force has said it may prove unaffordable .

The Iranian regime has “intensified” its secretive development of nuclear detonators at covert facilities, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) revealed, citing intelligence that exposes alarming advancements in weaponization technologies. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) issued a stark warning during a Thursday press conference, revealing the Islamic regime’s escalated efforts to advance nuclear weapon technologies. This includes significant developments at the METFAZ facility, a critical division of the Organization for Advanced Defense Research (SPND). According to the NCRI’s report , these efforts focus on nuclear detonators, specifically Exploding Bridgewire (EBW) devices, crucial for triggering nuclear explosions. The report highlights that METFAZ’s operations are centered at the newly renamed Meshkat Complex in Sanjarian, a heavily guarded site located roughly 25 miles east of Tehran. It further outlines that the facility is central to manufacturing high-explosive materials under the guise of oil industry research conducted by the Arvin Kimia Abzar company, which NCRI asserts is a covert front for military purposes. The prominent Iranian opposition group’s officials identified key figures in this program, including Saeed Borji, chairman of Arvin Kimia Abzar, and CEO Akbar Motallebizadeh. Both are high-ranking experts in SPND with extensive histories in nuclear weapons projects, including EBW detonators. Borji’s involvement with explosive technologies dates back to his training with Ukrainian scientist Vyacheslav V. Danilenko, highlighting international dimensions to Iran’s nuclear efforts. “Transparency is non-existent in the regime’s nuclear program,” said Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of NCRI’s Washington Office, as he stressed the need for immediate International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections of the Meshkat Complex and other critical sites. He elaborated: Specifically, I think the one area that we need to focus [on] is the nuclear weapons program of the regime. I think out of all the other various threats of the regime, whether it’s their proxies and their activities in the region, their warmongering, they have received major blows in those areas. The one area that they’re counting on– and it is crucial for the survival of the regime is their nuclear weapons program of Iran. And that’s where I think the focus should be. They’re more dangerous there than they have ever been. They will go head-on as they are doing. They may avoid taking some precautionary measures that they used to make because they feel like this is the last round. And that’s why I think everyone should be concerned, whether it is the capitals in Europe or right here in Washington. That’s where you want to focus. You wanna make sure that the Iran regime doesn’t get the bomb. He also warned of the regime’s secrecy and the proliferation of “unknown sites” that complicate oversight. “But, in reality, there’s so much ‎unknown; there’s so many different ‎unknown sites, that there is really only one sure way to end the threat of the nuclear weapons program of the Iran regime — and that’s ending the rule of the mullahs in Iran,” he added. The NCRI, which has been instrumental in exposing Iran’s clandestine nuclear activities for over two decades, first revealed the Natanz uranium enrichment site in 2002, leading to international inspections. Their latest revelations spotlight Iran’s continuing nuclear ambitions despite global sanctions and diplomatic efforts to curb weaponization. The SPND, established under the late Brigadier General Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, is central to these activities. Its subdivisions, including METFAZ, have systematically advanced weaponization components while evading oversight by the IAEA. During the press conference, the NCRI called for immediate action, including: IAEA Inspections: Unrestricted access to the Meshkat Complex and related facilities. Reinstatement of Sanctions: Use of the UN Security Council’s snapback mechanism to restore comprehensive sanctions on Iran. Increased Scrutiny of Weaponization: Focus on weaponization, not just uranium enrichment levels, in international negotiations. In a statement to Breitbart News, Jafarzadeh emphasized the secretive nature of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. “There is not a single instance where the Iranian regime has voluntarily come forward and said, ‘This is what we’re doing; this is our activity; this is our program.’ None of that. It has always been covert, and it will always remain covert,” he said. “However, the level of escalation we are witnessing, along with the resources they are now allocating, is a clear indication that they are intensifying their efforts.” “The regime is focusing on building a bomb as the only means for its survival,” he added. Soona Samsami, NCRI’s U.S. representative, emphasized the regime’s reliance on deception to obstruct verification efforts by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). “While global attention remains fixated on uranium enrichment levels, the Iranian regime is covertly advancing the weaponization aspect of its nuclear program,” she noted. Maryam Rajavi, NCRI’s President-elect, reiterated the importance of a non-nuclear Iran, emphasizing that regime change through internal resistance offers the only sustainable solution. The revelations underscore the urgent need for the international community to prevent the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons and address its longstanding policy of denial and deception. The events come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Iranians to rise up against their government, amid reports of Israeli plans to target Iran’s nuclear program following the collapse of the Assad regime and its air defenses. Massive protests that erupted in Iran in 2022, have led to documented abuses by the regime, growing international criticism, and support for a democratic republic, highlighted by a bipartisan U.S. resolution endorsing Rajavi’s “Ten Point Plan” for a free, secular, and non-nuclear Iran. The NCRI has long warned that Iran — the largest state sponsor of terrorism worldwide — is witnessing a revolution “in the making,” with the Islamic Republic no longer capable of containing widespread dissent. In October, hundreds of prominent world leaders and legislators convened at the NCRI headquarters on the outskirts of Paris to attend the group’s 2024 Free Iran World Summit and express support for the organization’s efforts in support of a free Iran. Joshua Klein is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email him at jklein@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoshuaKlein .

After soaring in 2024, the stock market is approaching the end of December in a volatile fashion. On Friday, Dec. 20, artificial intelligence (AI) chip designer Nvidia is down by 11% in a month. The stock is still up by 161% year to date, but that's a pretty sharp correction. If you have been looking for an opportunity to buy Nvidia shares at a lower price , this just might be the correction you've been waiting for. Even so, market darling Nvidia isn't my favorite stock pick right now. The shares are still pricey at 52 times trailing earnings or 58 times free cash flow, and there are lots of modestly priced alternatives out there. If you have $1,000 to invest after paying the holiday bills , here are two of my favorite stock-buying opportunities right now. Fiverr International 's ( FVRR 0.88% ) growth prospects are ridiculously undervalued, and Intel ( INTC 2.41% ) isn't used to playing the underdog, but I see great promise in its ongoing strategy shift. Fiverr's growth story is far from over Many investors saw Fiverr as a direct play on the coronavirus pandemic. Lots of people were stuck at home for months, with uncertain income sources and rising costs of living. Why not take advantage of a freelance services expert like Fiverr to bolster that aching wallet for a while? On the flip side, the same investors who rode Fiverr's stock to lofty highs in 2020 and 2021 have been avoiding the stock in recent years. The lockdowns are over, so the unique and temporary business opportunity is gone forever. Right? Well, no. As it turns out, Fiverr's business slowed down after the widespread return to offices, but it never stopped growing. The company is also quite profitable, especially in the shareholder-friendly realm of free cash flows . Yet, the stock has continued to lag behind the broader market in this bull market. Fiverr's shares are up by a measly 9% in two years, while the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained 55% over the same period. The stock trades at a very affordable 14.6 times free cash flows, and its forward-looking price-to-earnings valuation is also low. The company expects healthy revenue growth in 2025, driven by more optimistic market outlooks among small and medium-sized business owners. As a preview of what to expect in 2025 and beyond, Fiverr shares rose 35% in a week after crushing analyst targets in October's third-quarter report. That bullish price correction was a good start, but Fiverr's market makers have more work to do. All things considered, Fiverr's stock deserves a richer valuation. This growth story looks deeply undervalued, and I expect good news on that front in the near future. Intel's strategy shift deserves more respect Semiconductor giant Intel is trying out a very different business plan. And when I say "trying out," I mean that the company is pulling every available lever to make radical strategy changes. The company's capital expenses were about $15 billion a year before the COVID-19 crisis. Building one of the world's largest third-party chip manufacturing services isn't cheap, so those costs rose to approximately $25 billion in the last three years. Intel expects to have the second-largest external chip foundry in the world by 2030. This ambition is potentially good for Intel's business results and stock owners and serves an important market function. Most of Intel's chipmaking facilities are springing up in places like Arizona and Ohio, making advanced semiconductor manufacturing available on American soil. This is important for national security purposes. Due to a long-running exchange of American trade restrictions and border-crossing tariffs with the chip centers in China and Taiwan, this approach sets Intel up for long-term success. The company is currently unprofitable, and the stock trades at bargain-bin valuation ratios in this painful period . Technology genius Pat Gelsinger was recently forced to retire as large-scale Intel investors grew impatient with his extreme focus on long-term results. In my view, this imbalance between Gelsinger's clear-eyed legacy and an overly bearish market reaction adds up to a fantastic buying opportunity for Intel stock right now.Could Buying Amazon Stock Today Set You Up Life?

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TRAVERSE CITY Questions linger over IT pactFor years, the Forza Horizon series has been a crown jewel in Microsoft’s gaming lineup, showcasing the power of Xbox consoles and its PC gaming platforms. Traditionally bound to the Xbox, the idea of it appearing on a PlayStation was unthinkable—until recent technological advances in cross-platform gaming communities began to raise questions about previously inviolable platform exclusives. Imagine a world where cross-platform collaboration thrives, allowing software to transcend hardware boundaries. As subscription services like Xbox Game Pass gain popularity, tech companies are seeking innovative ways to reach broader audiences. With competitors like Sony moving towards more inclusive gaming ecosystems, it’s not beyond the realm of possibility for a future where Forza Horizon’s spectacular open worlds could grace a PlayStation console. While there is no official announcement yet, industry speculation suggests possibilities owing to increasing demand for universal accessibility and more cooperative gaming experiences at the backend of technology. Moving forward, strategic alliances and technological harmonization could define new operational dynamics, challenging current industry standards. A Forza Horizon release on PlayStation would not only mark a significant shift in the gaming industry but would also serve as a testament to the evolving landscape of gaming technology. It posits an exciting future where hardware divides are diminished, and players unite under shared experiences, all fueled by next-generation technology and innovative strategic pivots. As this potential story develops, players worldwide remain on the cusp of a possible groundbreaking development in gaming. Forza Horizon on PlayStation? Exploring the Future of Cross-Platform Gaming In the ever-evolving world of gaming, the boundaries separating different platforms are becoming increasingly blurred. The renowned Forza Horizon series, long a staple of Xbox and PC gaming, may soon join this trend. This shift could herald a new era of cross-platform accessibility, challenging the traditional exclusivity of console gaming. Industry Trends and Predictions The gaming industry is witnessing an unprecedented movement towards cross-platform play, driven by the rise of subscription services like Xbox Game Pass. Subscribers enjoy access to a vast library of games on multiple devices, underscoring a growing demand for universal accessibility. As companies like Sony embrace inclusive ecosystems, we may see similar tactics employed by other industry giants to expand their reach and market presence. Technological Innovations Recent technological advancements are empowering developers and hardware manufacturers to break through previously impenetrable platform barriers. Cross-play, enhanced cloud gaming capabilities, and sophisticated streaming technologies create fertile ground for a Forza Horizon debut on PlayStation consoles. These innovations are pivotal in reshaping the way players engage with games, offering seamless transitions between different systems. Comparisons and Market Analysis If Forza Horizon becomes available on PlayStation, it could set a precedent, prompting other exclusive titles to bridge the gap between platforms. This openness could lead to increased competition and collaboration between console makers, ultimately benefiting the consumer. Market analysts predict that such moves could stimulate a surge in new gaming subscriptions and sales, as well as fostering a more robust gaming community across all platforms. Challenges and Limitations While the prospect is exciting, challenges remain. Licensing agreements, brand identity concerns, and technical compatibility are potential hurdles to overcome. The logistics of maintaining performance parity across different systems must be addressed to ensure a consistent gaming experience. These challenges will require innovative solutions and strategic partnerships to navigate successfully. Security and Player Experience Cross-platform gaming brings security challenges, as data and accounts traverse multiple ecosystems. Ensuring robust security measures are in place will be critical in safeguarding player information. Furthermore, maintaining a seamless user experience is paramount, requiring significant backend collaboration. Sustainability and Environmental Impact As gaming becomes more accessible, its environmental footprint grows. The industry will need to consider sustainable practices, from energy-efficient servers to digital distribution methods that reduce physical waste, aligning with global sustainability goals. The Future Awaits The potential of Forza Horizon appearing on PlayStation is more than a shift in platform availability; it represents a transformative milestone in gaming. This evolution could redefine player expectations and dismantle long-standing barriers in the gaming world. As we stand on the brink of this groundbreaking development, gamers can anticipate a future marked by endless possibilities and shared experiences. For more insights into the future of cross-platform gaming, visit the Xbox main page.

LONDONDERRY — The Town Common will be lit up this holiday season with a newer and updated display thanks to local residents pitching in to help the town save money. Town officials reported earlier this month that the holiday lights on several trees at the Common were worn, some broken and definitely showing their age. That led to an approved Town Council plan to spend money to enter into a contract with a professional company that would purchase and install new lights in time for the holiday season. But local businessman Eric Turcotte decided to help save Londonderry money by proposing he do the lights with the help of volunteers and other supporters, saving the town thousands of dollars. Turcotte, who operates a tree service business, put out a quick post on social media after town councilors approved moving forward with the contracted light plan, asking for volunteers and support to get the lights put up safely on the Common. Turcotte spoke at a Council meeting Nov. 18, telling officials and those attending he was happy to help his community and was glad to be able to give back and save some taxpayers dollars. “I think this is just wasteful,” Turcotte said of contracting out the light project instead of using town volunteers, adding when people in the community can step up to do a project to save money, it’s worth it to try and do it. “I am so grateful for this town,” Turcotte continued, “and I always jump to give back to this community. I can do this and donate.” The original plan was to have the contracted company install the lights under a one-year lease agreement and then the lights would be taken down by the same company. Once officials gave Turcotte and crew the go ahead to do the lights, the contract was cancelled. And once the social media post hit, Turcotte said in only a short time, he had a long list of people wanting to help. “I was shocked at the outpouring for support,” he said. Turcotte with the help of other volunteers and local officials got started right away, installing the lights on the trees and using his own tree lift equipment to make sure all was done safely. Other town departments pitched in to support the work. With Turcotte and volunteers doing the project, the lights would be owned by Londonderry. Any additional funding or donations could be kept to support next year’s light project, officials said. The new lights on the Town Common will be ready for the annual Christmas on the Common event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Londonderry and set for Sunday, Dec. 8, 3 to 6 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by fire truck and greet families. ldnews@unionleader.comKUWAIT CITY, Dec 22: Kuwait University’s College of Life Sciences announced on Sunday the launch of a new Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program, set to begin in the 2025-2026 academic year. This program will be the university’s first specialized offering in artificial intelligence. Acting Dean of the College of Life Sciences, Dr. Nawaf Al-Hajri, stated in a press release that the initiative aligns with the New Kuwait 2035 vision, which aims to advance vital sectors and foster technological innovation in response to the global digital revolution. The program will focus on areas such as big data and artificial intelligence. Dr. Al-Hajri emphasized that the program seeks to develop skilled national professionals capable of addressing future challenges in this rapidly evolving field and meeting labor market demands amid ongoing digital transformations. He noted that the program’s establishment was supported by the university administration, reflecting both global and local trends toward digital transformation in modern technology. He further highlighted that the program will serve as a cornerstone in building a knowledge- and technology-based economy, contributing significantly to the development of various critical sectors in Kuwait. Dr. Al-Hajri underscored that this initiative marks a pivotal step in enhancing Kuwait University’s reputation as a leading educational institution offering innovative academic programs tailored to the needs of local, regional, and international labor markets. The program has been designed in accordance with the latest international academic standards and follows guidelines issued by specialized academic organizations in computer science and artificial intelligence.