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g lucky Iran is poised to "quite dramatically" increase its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium as it has started cascades of advanced centrifuges, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency warned Friday. The comments from Rafael Mariano Grossi came just hours after Iran said it conducted a successful space launch with its heaviest payload ever, the latest for its programme that the West alleges improves Tehran's ballistic missile programme. The launch of the Simorgh rocket comes as Iran's nuclear programme now enriches uranium at 60 per cent, a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90 per cent. While Iran maintains its programme is peaceful, officials in the Islamic Republic increasingly threaten to potentially seek the bomb and an intercontinental ballistic missile that would allow Tehran to use the weapon against distant foes like the United States. The moves are likely to further raise tensions gripping the wider Middle East over Israel's continued war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip and as an uneasy ceasefire holds in Lebanon. However, Iran may as well be preparing the ground for possible talks with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, who in his first term unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers. Grossi, speaking to journalists in Bahrain, on the sidelines of the International Institute of Strategic Studies' Manama Dialogue, said his inspectors planned to see just how many centrifuges Iran would be spinning after Tehran informed his agency of its plans. "I think it is very concerning," Grossi said. "They were preparing and they have all of these facilities sort of in abeyance and now they are activating that. So we are going to see." He added: "If they really make them turn — all of them — it's going to be a huge jump." An IAEA statement issued shortly after Grossi's remarks said Iran had begun feeding two cascades of advanced IR-6 centrifuges with uranium previously enriched up to 20 per cent at its underground Fordo facility. That site is located under a mountain, protecting it from airstrikes. Cascades are a group of centrifuges that spin uranium gas together to more quickly enrich the uranium. The IR-6 centrifuges enrich uranium faster than Iran's baseline IR-1 centrifuges, which have been the workhorse of the country's atomic programme. Adding 20 per cent uranium, as opposed to 5 per cent uranium previously planned, further speeds up that process. "The facility's updated design information showed that the effect of this change would be to significantly increase the rate of production," the IAEA statement said. Iran separately will start feeding natural uranium into eight other IR-6 cascades at Fordo as well to produce 5 per cent-enriched uranium, it added. The IAEA warned in late November that Iran was preparing to begin enriching uranium with thousands of advanced centrifuges. That came as a response to the Board of Governors at the IAEA condemning Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency. Iran did not immediately acknowledge the preparations. The Iranian mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Meanwhile, the launch Friday took place at Iran's Imam Khomeini Spaceport in rural Semnan province, some 220 kilometres east of Tehran. That's the site of Iran's civilian space programme, which has suffered a series of failed Simorgh launches in the past. The Simorgh carried what Iran described as an "orbital propulsion system," as well as two research systems to a 400-kilometre orbit above the Earth. A system that could change the orbit of a spacecraft would allow Iran to geo-synchronize the orbits of its satellites, a capability Tehran has long sought. It also carried the Fakhr-1 satellite for Iran's military, the first time Iran's civilian programme is known to have carried a military payload. Iran also put the payload of the Simorgh at 300 kilograms, heavier than all its previous successful launches within the country. State television carried footage of a correspondent discussing the payload just as the Simorgh lifted off into the sky, as people called out: "God is the greatest!" The US military referred questions about the launch to the country's Space Command, which did not respond. Space experts said tracking data appeared to show the launch successfully put objects in orbit. The United States has previously said Iran's satellite launches defy a UN Security Council resolution and called on Tehran to undertake no activity involving ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons. UN sanctions related to Iran's ballistic missile programme expired in October 2023. "Iran's work on space-launch vehicles — including its Simorgh — probably would shorten the timeline to produce an intercontinental ballistic missile, if it decided to develop one, because the systems use similar technologies," a US intelligence community report released in July said. Iran has always denied seeking nuclear weapons and says its space programme, like its nuclear activities, is for purely civilian purposes. However, US intelligence agencies and the IAEA say Iran had an organised military nuclear programme up until 2003. Under Iran's relatively moderate former President Hassan Rouhani, the Islamic Republic slowed its space programme for fear of raising tensions with the West. The late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, a protégé of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who came to power in 2021, pushed the programme forward. Raisi died in a helicopter crash in May. Iran's reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian, who has been signalling he wants to negotiate with the West over sanctions, has yet to offer a strategy when it comes to Iran's ambitions in space. The Simorgh launch represented the first for his administration from the country's civil space programme. Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard conducted a successful launch of its parallel programme in September. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2024 / Nepra Foods Inc., (CSE:NPRA)(FSE:2P6)(OTC Pink:NPRFF) ("Nepra Foods" or the "Company"), a company specializing in allergen and gluten-free food ingredient technologies, is pleased to announce its condensed consolidated financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024, along with a summary of business achievements during that period. Fiscal Q2 2025 was a milestone quarter, reflecting the Company's continued commitment to delivering shareholder value through diligent and prudent operational decisions, continued customer loyalty and continuing to deliver innovation and ingredient formulations that meet or exceed customer satisfaction ratings. Q2 2025 Comparative Financial and Business Highlights: Management is encouraged to see the results of its cost cutting measures and a reinvigorated focus on key market opportunities to increase revenue in the gluten-free ingredient supply and blending areas as keys to continued positive financial results. Management will continue to carefully manage cash flow to navigate anticipated growth. "Nepra's Q2 results are a testament to the dedication and commitment of our team to making sacrifices that were necessary to reposition the Company both from a business and financial perspective" said William Hogan CEO. "I am so proud to tell our shareholders that the successes we will enjoy in the future have come from the willingness of everyone at Nepra to make the right decisions which saw the Company report significant Q2 results in the midst of regulatory and filing issues which prevented us from securing outside capital. This resourcefulness is rare in business today and we will be a stronger company for all our investors, having worked through these times together." The Company's consolidated financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2024, along with its Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedar.com . About Nepra Foods Inc. Nepra Foods is a specialty food company specializing in innovative, proprietary allergen and gluten-free ingredient solutions. We assist food manufacturers worldwide by providing formulations, ingredients, and technical support for the next generation of healthy, nutritious foods. For further details, visit www.neprafoods.com ." ABOUT THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE (CSE) The Canadian Securities Exchange, or CSE, is operated by CNSX Markets Inc. Recognized as a stock exchange in 2004, the CSE began operations in 2003 to provide a modern and efficient alternative for companies looking to access the Canadian public capital markets. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Billy Hogan CEO investors@neprafoods.com Investor Relations Toll-free (844) 566-1917 The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. The CSE does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward Looking Statements This news release contains statements and information that, to the extent that they are not historical fact, constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information may include, without limitation, statements related to the Conversion Transaction, including the timing and completion thereof, and other statements regarding the future developments and the business and options of the Company. Forward-looking information is based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the Company's financial performance, business development, results of operations, and those listed in filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed at www.sedarplus.ca ). Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward looking information. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company's management to predict all of such factors and to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on the Company's business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking information to reflect information, events, results, circumstances or otherwise after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law including securities laws. Contact Information Billy Hogan CEO investors@neprafoods.com SOURCE: Nepra Foods View the original on accesswire.com

Analysts Predict BlockDAG Will Hit Its $600M Goal Earlier Than Expected Fueled by Alliances With Alex Pereira & Inter MilanA new year will be upon us in less than a month, and investors are thinking about how they want to invest during 2025. Trends can change quickly, which is why the most important factor in making a decision about any investment should always be its underlying fundamentals. If you're looking for excellent stocks that are also benefiting from strong tailwinds right now, Amazon ( AMZN 2.94% ) , SoFi Technologies ( SOFI 2.36% ) , and Carnival ( CCL 0.60% ) ( CUK 0.54% ) would be great picks. 1. Amazon: Driving AI innovation Amazon is leading innovation in artificial intelligence (AI). Ever since it unveiled its AI technology two years ago, it has remained at the forefront of the revolution, launching a large selection of services for Amazon Web Services (AWS) clients and even developing its own graphics processing units (GPUs) to compete with Nvidia 's. Business is booming. Not only is the AI business itself already producing billions of dollars in revenue, but the AWS platform is attracting new clients who want to use Amazon's AI services. CEO Andy Jassy has emphasized his view that this is just the beginning, noting that 90% of global IT spending still goes toward on-premises systems, while 10% goes to the cloud. He expects those proportions to flip over the long haul. Amazon is positioned to enjoy windfall gains as that shift happens. Amazon is using AI throughout its business, such as offering generative AI solutions like product descriptions based on prompts for third-party sellers and data analytics for advertising clients. These services are elevating the entire enterprise. It's not easy for a megacap company to achieve double-digit percentage revenue growth, but Amazon continues to demonstrate robust growth. It's also highly profitable. It has incredible long-term opportunities, but 2025 could be particularly strong as the AI trend drives it forward. 2. SoFi: The lending business is rebounding For SoFi, the driving trend will be falling interest rates. SoFi stock was down for most of this year because of pressure on its core lending business. But lower interest rates are helping the lending segment, and the rest of its business is already in fantastic shape. Several years ago, SoFi developed a strategy to increase engagement through cross-selling and upselling, and it acquired Golden Pacific Bancorp to get a banking charter. It now has three business segments: lending, financial services, and tech platform. The lending segment still accounts for more than half of total revenue and most of the company's profits, and its growth is accelerating again. Its revenue increased 14% in the third quarter, and contribution profit was up by 17%. Financial services is the standout segment and includes non-lending services like bank accounts and investments. Revenue from that unit increased 102% year over year in the quarter, while contribution profit improved from $3 million to $100 million. Tech platform is a white-label business-to-business platform; its revenue was up 14% in the quarter, with contribution profit up 2%. On a consolidated basis, SoFi has reported four straight quarters of positive net income, and management is guiding for that to continue into 2025. With strong engagement, hundreds of thousands of new customers, and now a reignited lending business, SoFi stock could be a standout performer in 2025. 3. Carnival: Unprecedented demand Carnival's tailwind is lower inflation, although it's also benefiting from lower interest rates. Carnival has made a huge comeback after having to shut down its operations for more than a year during the pandemic, but it continues to see unprecedented demand that seems like more than a rebound. However, it's still recovering from that hiatus in two crucial ways. It hasn't yet had a full year of positive net income since 2019, and it has a huge amount of debt to pay off after taking out loans to stay in business while it was unable to generate revenue. Profitability is improving. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased 25% year over year to $2.8 billion in its fiscal 2024 third quarter, which ended Aug. 31. Management also raised its guidance. It now anticipates a 40% adjusted EBITDA increase for the fiscal year. Operating income increased by $554 million in the quarter to $2.2 billion, and the company reported $1.7 billion in net income. Wall Street is looking for earnings per share of $1.33 for 2024. As for the debt, Carnival still has nearly $30 billion, but it has been paying it down efficiently, and lower interest rates should make that process easier. With inflation largely back in check, people should have more money to spend on expensive cruise tickets, and Carnival is coming into 2025 in its best-ever booked position, with more than half of its inventory sold out for the year. It's already seeing these trends continue into 2026 bookings. As demand for cruises remains strong, Carnival is well-positioned to move toward a full recovery in 2025, and the stock should reflect that journey.Uber: Biggest Money Is Made When Reasonable Worries Are Exaggerated, My Top Pick For 2025

Stock market today: Wall Street ends mixed after a bumpy weekNEW YORK (AP) — Kaapo Kaako scored a power-play goal with 24 seconds left, and the New York Rangers stopped a five-game slide by topping the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday. Artemi Panarin, Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad also scored for the Rangers, who got their first win since a 4-3 victory at Vancouver on Nov. 19. Adam Fox had two assists, and Jonathan Quick made 25 saves. With Montreal’s Kirby Dach serving a four-minute, high-sticking penalty, Kaako got his fourth goal of the season. The Canadiens trailed 3-1 after two periods. But Cole Caufield scored his 14th goal 4:16 into the third and Nick Suzuki tied it at 14:07. Trocheck tipped the puck past Montreal goaltender Sam Montembeault at 19:56 to put New York ahead after Panarin and Montreal’s Mike Matheson scored earlier in the first. Panarin put the Rangers ahead at 9:02, scoring on a 5-on-3 for New York’s first power-play goal since Nov. 12 at home against Winnipeg. Matheson tied it at 11:47. Montembault made 24 saves for Montreal. Takeaways Canadiens: dropped to 3-7-1 on the road. Rangers: Forwards Chris Kreider and Filip Chytil returned to the lineup. Kreider missed three games with an upper-body injury while Chytil was out for seven after colliding with teammate K’Andre Miller on Nov. 14. Reilly Smith and Jonny Brodzinski were scratched. Key moment Seeking an early spark, New York captain Jacob Trouba fought Montreal’s Josh Anderson 1:58 into the contest. It appeared to give the Rangers a collective jolt that was missing in recent games. Key stat The Rangers are 11-1-0 when scoring first. It was the 1,700th home win in franchise history. Up next The Canadiens visit the Boston Bruins on Sunday. The Rangers host the New Jersey Devils on Monday. ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/NHL Allan Kreda, The Associated Press

Major stock indexes on Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish Friday, capping a rare bumpy week for the market. The S&P 500 ended essentially flat, down less than 0.1%, after wavering between tiny gains and losses most of the day. The benchmark index posted a loss for the week, its first after three straight weekly gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1%, ending just below the record high it set on Wednesday. There were more than twice as many decliners than gainers on the New York Stock Exchange. Gains in technology stocks helped temper losses in communication services, financials and other sectors of the market. Broadcom surged 24.4% for the biggest gain in the S&P 500 after the semiconductor company beat Wall Street’s profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. The company also raised its dividend. The company's big gain helped cushion the market's broader fall. Pricey stock values for technology companies like Broadcom give the sector more weight in pushing the market higher or lower. Artificial intelligence technology has been a focal point for the technology sector and the overall stock market over the last year. Tech companies, and Wall Street, expect demand for AI to continue driving growth for semiconductor and other technology companies. Some tech stocks were a drag on the market. Nvidia fell 2.2%, Meta Platforms dropped 1.7% and Google parent Alphabet slid 1.1%. Among the market's other decliners were Airbnb, which fell 4.7% for the biggest loss in the S&P 500, and Charles Schwab, which closed 4% lower. Furniture and housewares company RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, surged 17% after raising its forecast for revenue growth for the year. All told, the S&P 500 lost 0.16 points to close at 6,051.09. The Dow dropped 86.06 points to 43,828.06. The Nasdaq rose 23.88 points to 19,926.72. Wall Street's rally stalled this week amid mixed economic reports and ahead of the Federal Reserve's last meeting of the year. The central bank will meet next week and is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third time since September. Expectations of a series of rate cuts has driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year . The Fed has been lowering its benchmark interest rate following an aggressive rate hiking policy that was meant to tame inflation. It raised rates from near-zero in early 2022 to a two-decade high by the middle of 2023. Inflation eased under pressure from higher interest rates, nearly to the central bank's 2% target. The economy, including consumer spending and employment, held strong despite the squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. A slowing job market, though, has helped push a long-awaited reversal of the Fed's policy. Inflation rates have been warming up slightly over the last few months. A report on consumer prices this week showed an increase to 2.7% in November from 2.6% in October. The Fed's preferred measure of inflation, the personal consumption expenditures index, will be released next week. Wall Street expects it to show a 2.5% rise in November, up from 2.3% in October. The economy, though, remains solid heading into 2025 as consumers continue spending and employment remains healthy, said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY. “Still, the outlook is clouded by unusually high uncertainty surrounding regulatory, immigration, trade and tax policy,” he said. Treasury yields edged higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.40% from 4.34% late Thursday. European markets slipped. Britain's FTSE 100 fell 0.1%. Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% month-on-month in October, following a 0.1% decline in September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. Asian markets closed mostly lower.How First Circle aims to bridge the SME funding gap

Jessica Alba is the epitome of elegance in a semi-sheer floral gown as she graces the red carpet at the Discobolo Awards in Rome Do YOU have a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By GERAINT LLEWELLYN FOR MAILONLINE Published: 23:47, 14 December 2024 | Updated: 00:20, 15 December 2024 e-mail 2 View comments Jessica Alba was the epitome of elegance as she attended the Discobolo Awards in Rome, Italy on Saturday evening. The American actress, 43, looked sensational in a gorgeous floral gown as she graced the swanky red carpet. Jessica's look boasted a sheer overlay with perfectly placed embellishments and a black velvet bow to cinch her tiny waist. The stunner accentuated her dainty features with glamorous make-up, styled her brunette locks into loose curls and toted a leather handbag. Jessica forwent a necklace and let the outfit speak for itself opting instead for pair of dazzling diamond earrings. The event, which celebrates Italian excellence in cinema, honoured Jessica and her co-stars of new movie Maserati, including Anthony Hopkins and Andy Garcia. Jessica Alba, 43, was the epitome of elegance as she attended the Discobolo Awards in Rome, Italy on Saturday evening The American actress looked sensational in a gorgeous floral gown as she graced the swanky red carpet The film 'chronicles the Maserati family's journey, from its founding in 1914 to becoming a renowned Italian luxury car manufacturer, alongside rivals Ferrari and Lamborghini,' according to IMDb. Oscar winner Bobby Moresco directs. In a statement obtained by Deadline , Andrea said of the project: 'Working with such an extraordinary cast and filming in an iconic place like Cinecittà is the perfect way to honor the legacy of the Maserati family. Additionally, with Tuscany Film Studio’s VR technology, we’re creating an innovative cinematic experience deeply rooted in Italian heritage.' Production on the project began last month, with filming set to occur at Rome's Cinecittà studios in addition to locales Modena and Bologna, according to Deadline. Jessica is heading right back to work after enjoying a getaway to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with her husband Cash Warren and their children Honor, 16, Haven, 13, and son Hayes, six. She shared snaps from their trip to her Instagram on Monday, which featured plenty of fun beach photos, along with a picture of Jessica and her daughters posing with Cash serving as photographer . 'Mexico with my mains,' she captioned the post. In June, Jessica revealed if her children decided to pursue a career in showbiz, she admitted she would rather they stepped behind the camera. She told People : 'The thing is, I think if you tell your kid anything, they're going to do the opposite, right. If they do want to be a performer, then being able to be a producer and a writer, or a director.' Jessica's look boasted a sheer overlay with perfectly placed embellishments and a black velvet bow to cinch her tiny waist The event, which celebrates Italian excellence in cinema, honoured Jessica and her co-stars of new movie Maserati, including Anthony Hopkins and Andy Garcia (pictured) The film 'chronicles the Maserati family's journey, from its founding in 1914 to becoming a renowned Italian luxury car manufacturer She continued: 'I think having that leadership role is really important to the art and be part of the art in a way where they feel like they can have more autonomy and there's more dignity.' Read More Jessica Alba showcases her tanned and toned curves as she enjoys the beach in Puerto Vallarta While Jessica and Honor are close now, in an interview with Real Simple in January, the Fantastic Four star revealed that she and her daughters went to therapy together, admitting that it 'put her in check' as a parent. 'Honor was probably 11, and we were arguing all the time about dumb stuff,' Jessica confessed to the magazine. 'And I was like, I don't want to live like this. This is not fun. I didn’t want us to have a wedge between us. 'As her mother, when I say something, she’s going to hear it as an argument or as me trying to control her. 'I wanted there to be someone who could explain things in a way I couldn’t. 'What I said to Honor was, “I want to be a better parent to you, and this is your forum to basically talk about everything that gets on your nerves that I do."' Jessica shared snaps from her recent family getaway to Mexico, including this photo of her husband Cash Warren photographing her with their daughters Honor and Haven Italy Jessica Alba Mexico Share or comment on this article: Jessica Alba is the epitome of elegance in a semi-sheer floral gown as she graces the red carpet at the Discobolo Awards in Rome e-mail Add comment

Vin Diesel has shared updates on the future of the Fast & Furious franchise. He revealed details about Fast X: Part 2. Release Window Vin Diesel used social media to share updates about Fast X: Part 2. He mentioned a possible release in March 2026. He also hinted at a two-part finale for the franchise. Diesel noted discussions with Universal and Comcast about the project's direction. Diesel added that he wants the series to return to its roots. He expressed interest in real street racing, practical stunts and the brotherhood depicted in earlier films. Also Read : Big and final insult to Benjamin Netanyahu? Biden picks up anti-Israel book during Black Friday shopping, author says 'it's too late' Vin Diesel referenced the unresolved storyline between his character, Dom and Dwayne Johnson’s Hobbs. Fans are speculating that Johnson may return for the finale. The post highlights the importance of resolving this storyline. Marketing Digital marketing - Wordpress Website Development By - Shraddha Somani, Digital Marketing Trainer, Consultant, Strategiest and Subject Matter expert View Program Leadership Crafting a Powerful Startup Value Proposition By - Dr. Anu Khanchandani, Startup Coach with more than 25 years of experience View Program Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By - Neil Patel, Co-Founder and Author at Neil Patel Digital Digital Marketing Guru View Program Web Development Mastering Full Stack Development: From Frontend to Backend Excellence By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Artificial Intelligence(AI) Java Programming with ChatGPT: Learn using Generative AI By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Strategy ESG and Business Sustainability Strategy By - Vipul Arora, Partner, ESG & Climate Solutions at Sattva Consulting Author I Speaker I Thought Leader View Program Web Development Advanced C++ Mastery: OOPs and Template Techniques By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Office Productivity Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By - Study At Home, Quality Education Anytime, Anywhere View Program Strategy Succession Planning Masterclass By - Nigel Penny, Global Strategy Advisor: NSP Strategy Facilitation Ltd. View Program Data Science SQL Server Bootcamp 2024: Transform from Beginner to Pro By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Artificial Intelligence(AI) Basics of Generative AI: Unveiling Tomorrow's Innovations By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Office Productivity Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide 2024 By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Data Science MySQL for Beginners: Learn Data Science and Analytics Skills By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Leadership Business Storytelling Masterclass By - Ameen Haque, Founder of Storywallahs View Program Web Development Advanced Java Mastery: Object-Oriented Programming Techniques By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Pam Moore By - Pam Moore, Digital Transformation and Social Media Expert View Program Finance A2Z Of Money By - elearnmarkets, Financial Education by StockEdge View Program Artificial Intelligence(AI) AI and Analytics based Business Strategy By - Tanusree De, Managing Director- Accenture Technology Lead, Trustworthy AI Center of Excellence: ATCI View Program Artificial Intelligence(AI) ChatGPT Mastery from Zero to Hero: The Complete AI Course By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer View Program Finance Financial Literacy i.e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By - CA Rahul Gupta, CA with 10+ years of experience and Accounting Educator View Program Creative Team and Production Universal has already confirmed Christina Hodson and Oren Uziel as the screenwriters for Fast X: Part 2. Louis Leterrier will return as the director. These announcements indicate that production is underway, though no official release date has been set. Universal is considering a spring release, possibly during Easter 2026. Currently, March 13, 2026, is reserved for another Universal project. However, Easter weekend on April 5 may also be an option. Also Read : This bearded man with a $10 million bounty on his head could be the next trouble maker in the Middle east; who is he? Here's all about him The Fast & Furious franchise has earned $7.3 billion globally. Fast X opened with $67 million domestically and $704.8 million worldwide. FAQs What is the release date for Fast X: Part 2? Fast X: Part 2 is expected to release in spring 2026, with Easter weekend being a possible date. Will Dwayne Johnson return to the franchise? Vin Diesel hinted at resolving Dom and Hobbs' storyline, suggesting Dwayne Johnson may return for the finale. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )

Young men swung to the right for Trump after a campaign dominated by masculine appealsWASHINGTON (AP) — For years, Pat Verhaeghe didn’t think highly of Donald Trump as a leader. Then Verhaeghe began seeing more of Trump’s campaign speeches online and his appearances at sporting events. There was even the former president’s pairing with Bryson DeChambeau as part of the pro golfer’s YouTube channel series to shoot an under-50 round of golf while engaging in chitchat with his partner. “I regret saying this, but a while ago I thought he was an idiot and that he wouldn’t be a good president,” said the 18-year-old first-time voter. “I think he’s a great guy now.” Verhaeghe isn't alone among his friends in suburban Detroit or young men across America. Although much of the electorate shifted right to varying degrees in 2024, young men were one of the groups that More than half of men under 30 supported Trump, , a survey of more than 120,000 voters, while Democrat Joe Biden had won a similar share of this group four years earlier. White men under 30 were solidly in Trump’s camp this year — about 6 in 10 voted for Trump — while young Latino men were split between the two candidates. Most Black men under 30 supported Democrat Kamala Harris, but about one-third were behind Trump. Young Latino men’s views of the Democratic Party were much more negative than in 2020, while young Black men’s views of the party didn’t really move. About 6 in 10 Latino men under 30 had a somewhat or very favorable view of the Democrats in 2020, which fell to about 4 in 10 this year. On the other hand, about two-thirds of young Black men had a favorable view of the Democrats this year, which was almost identical to how they saw the party four years ago. “Young Hispanic men, and really young men in general, they want to feel valued," said Rafael Struve, deputy communications director for Bienvenido, a conservative group that focused on reaching young Hispanic voters for Republicans this year. “They're looking for someone who fights for them, who sees their potential and not just their struggles.” Struve cited the during a July rally in Pennsylvania as one of the catalyzing moments for Trump’s image among many young men. Trump, Struve said, was also able to reach young men more effectively by like podcasts and digital media outlets. “Getting to hear from Trump directly, I think, really made all the difference," Struve said of the former president's appearances on digital media platforms and media catering to Latino communities, like town halls and business roundtables Trump attended in Las Vegas and Miami. Not only did Trump spend three hours on Joe Rogan's chart-topping podcast, but he took up DeChambeau's “Break 50” challenge for the golfer's more than 1.6 million YouTube subscribers. Trump already had an edge among young white men four years ago, although he widened the gap this year. About half of white men under 30 supported Trump in 2020, and slightly less than half supported Biden. Trump's were bigger. His support among both groups increased by about 20 percentage points, according to AP VoteCast — and their feelings toward Trump got warmer, too. It wasn’t just Trump. The share of young men who identified as Republicans in 2024 rose as well, mostly aligning with support for Trump across all three groups. “What is most alarming to me is that the election is clear that America has shifted right by a lot,” said William He, founder of Dream For America, a liberal group that works to turn out young voters and supported Harris’ presidential bid. With his bombastic demeanor and a policy agenda centered on a more , Trump framed much of his campaign as a pitch to men who felt scorned by the country’s economy, culture and political system. Young women also slightly swung toward the former president, though not to the degree of their male counterparts. It's unclear how many men simply did not vote this year. But there's no doubt the last four years brought changes in youth culture and how political campaigns set out to reach younger voters. Democrat Kamala Harris' campaign rolled out policy agendas tailored to Black and Latino men, and the campaign enlisted a range of leaders in Black and Hispanic communities to make the case for the vice president. Her campaign began with a from many young voters, epitomized in memes and the campaign's embrace of pop culture trends like the pop star . Democrats hoped to channel that energy into their youth voter mobilization efforts. “I think most young voters just didn’t hear the message,” said Santiago Mayer, executive director of Voters of Tomorrow, a liberal group that engages younger voters. Mayer said the Harris campaign’s pitch to the country was “largely convoluted” and centered on economic messaging that he said wasn’t easily conveyed to younger voters who were not already coming to political media. “And I think that the policies themselves were also very narrow and targeted when what we really needed was a simple, bold economic vision,” said Mayer. Trump also embraced pop culture by appearing at UFC fights, football games and appearing alongside comedians, music stars and social media influencers. His strategists believed that the former president’s ability to grab attention and make his remarks go viral did more for the campaign than paid advertisements or traditional media appearances. Trump's campaign also heavily cultivated networks of online conservative platforms and personalities supportive of him while also engaging a broader universe of podcasts, streaming sites, digital media channels and meme pages open to hearing him. “The right has been wildly successful in infiltrating youth political culture online and on campus in the last couple of years, thus radicalizing young people towards extremism,” said He, who cited conservative activist groups like Turning Point USA as having an outsize impact in online discourse. “And Democrats have been running campaigns in a very old fashioned way. The battleground these days is cultural and increasingly on the internet.” Republicans may lose their broad support if they don't deliver on improving Americans' lives, Struve cautioned. Young men, especially, may drift from the party in a post-Trump era if the party loses the president-elect's authenticity and bravado. Bienvenido, for one group, will double down in the coming years to solidify and accelerate the voting pattern shifts seen this year, Struve said. “We don’t want this to be a one and done thing,” he said. ___ Associated Press writer Joey Cappelletti in Lansing, Michigan, and AP polling editor Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux contributed to this report. Matt Brown, The Associated Press

SAINT CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Jaylon McDaniel's 22 points helped Lindenwood defeat IU Indianapolis 81-63 on Saturday night. McDaniel shot 9 of 12 from the field and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Lions (5-6). Markeith Browning II scored 18 points while going 8 of 19 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and added seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Reggie Bass shot 3 for 6 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points, while adding seven rebounds and six assists. Paul Zilinskas finished with 18 points for the Jaguars (5-8). IU Indianapolis also got 13 points and two steals from Jarvis Walker. Alec Millender also recorded 11 points and five assists. NEXT UP Lindenwood's next game is Thursday against Tennessee Tech at home, and IU Indianapolis visits Florida International on Saturday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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Ireland keeper hits the target as he takes on a darts challenge. Caoimhín Kelleher made his darting debut on the Sky Sports Youtube channel Caoimhín Kelleher has established himself as one of the stand-out performers in the Premier League this season and now he has confirmed he has a flair for another sport. Ireland’s No.1 Kelleher has turned in a series of impressive performances for Liverpool after stepping in for the injured Alisson Becker, with his penalty save from Kylian Mbappe last Wednesday paving the way for a 2-0 win for Arne Slot’s team. Now Kelleher has stepped out of his comfort zone between the sticks and tried his hand at darts as he took on Sky Sports reporter Kyle Walker. Sky are preparing to broadcast the 2025 World Darts Championship that gets underway in the middle of December and they gave Kelleher a chance to show if he could compete with Luke Humphries, Luke Littler and the rest of the game’s star names. While Kelleher will not be swapping goalkeeper gloves for ‘the arrows’ any time soon, he showed his talents by firing in a treble 20 on his first visit to the board and backed that up with a treble 19 on his third visit. He then won the leg with a less than conventional double double finish, as he inadvertently hit double six when he was aiming at double ten and he sealed his win with a double four on his first attempt. Kelleher rated his darts skills as a seven out of ten before he displayed his skills, but he admitted he needed a ‘bit more practice’ to get his darts game up to standard. You can check out how the Cork stopper got on below: We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity.Titans vs. Commanders Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread – Week 13

OpenAI’s legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI ‘dictatorship’ By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and prevent an artificial intelligence “dictatorship” is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker’s ongoing shift into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging it had betrayed its founding aims as a nonprofit research lab benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. The world’s richest man, whose companies include Tesla, SpaceX and social media platform X, last year started his own rival AI company, xAI. Musk says it faces unfair competition from OpenAI and its close business partner Microsoft, which has supplied the huge computing resources needed to build AI systems such as ChatGPT. “OpenAI and Microsoft together exploiting Musk’s donations so they can build a for-profit monopoly, one now specifically targeting xAI, is just too much,” says Musk’s filing that alleges the companies are violating the terms of Musk’s foundational contributions to the charity. OpenAI is filing a response Friday opposing Musk’s requested order, saying it would cripple OpenAI’s business and mission to the advantage of Musk and his own AI company. A hearing is set for January before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. At the heart of the dispute is a 2017 internal power struggle at the fledgling startup that led to Altman becoming OpenAI’s CEO. Musk also sought to be CEO and in an email outlined a plan where he would “unequivocally have initial control of the company” but said that would be temporary. He grew frustrated after two other OpenAI co-founders said he would hold too much power as a major shareholder and chief executive if the startup succeeded in its goal to achieve better-than-human AI known as artificial general intelligence, or AGI. Musk has long voiced concerns about how advanced forms of AI could threaten humanity. “The current structure provides you with a path where you end up with unilateral absolute control over the AGI,” said a 2017 email to Musk from co-founders Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman. “You stated that you don’t want to control the final AGI, but during this negotiation, you’ve shown to us that absolute control is extremely important to you.” In the same email, titled “Honest Thoughts,” Sutskever and Brockman also voiced concerns about Altman’s desire to be CEO and whether he was motivated by “political goals.” Altman eventually succeeded in becoming CEO, and has remained so except for a period last year when he was fired and then reinstated days later after the board that ousted him was replaced. OpenAI published the messages Friday in a blog post meant to show its side of the story, particularly Musk’s early support for the idea of making OpenAI a for-profit business so it could raise money for the hardware and computer power that AI needs. It was Musk, through his wealth manager Jared Birchall, who first registered “Open Artificial Technologies Technologies, Inc.”, a public benefit corporation, in September 2017. Then came the “Honest Thoughts” email that Musk described as the “final straw.” “Either go do something on your own or continue with OpenAI as a nonprofit,” Musk wrote back. OpenAI said Musk later proposed merging the startup into Tesla before resigning as the co-chair of OpenAI’s board in early 2018. Musk didn’t immediately respond to emailed requests for comment sent to his companies Friday. Asked about his frayed relationship with Musk at a New York Times conference last week, Altman said he felt “tremendously sad” but also characterized Musk’s legal fight as one about business competition. “He’s a competitor and we’re doing well,” Altman said. He also said at the conference that he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence with President-elect Donald Trump. OpenAI said Friday that Altman plans to make a $1 million personal donation to Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships with the incoming administration. —————————— The Associated Press and OpenAI have a licensing and technology agreement allowing OpenAI access to part of the AP’s text archives. (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday said it would OpenAI's legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly”