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Intel CEO Gelsinger steps down as chipmaking giant strugglesBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's Republican-controlled Legislature approved a constitutional amendment on Friday that would allow them to expand the number of crimes in which juveniles between 14 and 16 years old could be tried as adults. The state's constitution currently outlines 15 violent juvenile offenses, such as rape, murder and armed robbery, which prosecutors can handle in adult courts. Any changes to that list of crimes must be approved by voters. But the constitutional amendment sponsored by Republican Sen. Heather Cloud — which require voter approval in March 29 elections to take effect — would allow legislators the power by a two-thirds vote to decide what juvenile crimes can be transferred to adult courts. It's part of a wider push in Louisiana, which already has the second-highest incarceration rate in the country behind Mississippi, to implement tough-on-crime policies under Republican Gov. Jeff Landry. Since taking office in January, Landry has passed laws to treat 17-year-olds as adults in the criminal justice system, largely eliminate parole and allow surgical castration as punishment for certain sex crimes against children. Supporters of the measure to make it easier to expand prosecution of juveniles as adults — backed only by Republican legislators — say it will grant lawmakers more flexibility to give prosecutors the tools they need to increase public safety. Vesting authority in the constitution "has hamstringed Louisiana from being able to address changes in an ever-changing juvenile crime landscape,” Cloud said on the Senate floor on Nov. 14. Opponents, including Democrats, social workers and criminal justice reform advocates, said specific offenses routing juveniles to adult courts should remain part of the constitution to keep this power in the hands of voters. “We’re taking the people’s voice away over how children should be treated in this state,” Democratic Sen. Katrina Jackson-Andrews said. Critics also argue the changes fail to confront the root causes of juvenile crime, namely poverty and underinvestment in education. Transferring juveniles into adult court would also prevent them from accessing age-appropriate rehabilitative services, criminal justice reform advocates and social workers testified during the legislative session. “I can view this in no other way than just giving up on children,” Democratic Sen. Royce Duplessis said on the Senate floor. “We’re going to say we’re just going to treat them all as adults, and we’re not going to do our part as a society, as policymakers, to address what’s really failing — this is not going to do a single thing to deter crime." Some lawmakers said that juveniles committing violent crimes had been deprived of care from a young age and were past the point of rehabilitation, blaming their families as opposed to societal factors. “Some of these kids are already lost when they’re 2 years old,” said Republican Rep. Tony Bacala in a House committee hearing. Unless they are transferred to an adult court, young people tried in juvenile court can only be imprisoned until age 21 according to state law. The effect of the proposed constitutional change will be to open the door for Republican lawmakers to give prosecutors the power to hand down lengthy prison sentences to 14- to 16-year-olds, including for less severe crimes, said Bruce Reilly, deputy director of the Louisiana-based criminal justice reform advocacy group Voice of the Experienced. The Louisiana District Attorneys Association and the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association said they supported the measure. But New Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson said she was concerned the measure would “almost certainly further strain our already short staff” in the jail system. Federal law still considers 17-year-olds and younger as juveniles and requires them to be kept separate from adult inmates. District Attorney Tony Clayton, who represents West Baton Rouge and two other parishes, said he would not try a juvenile as an adult for having “marijuana in his wallet,” but for violent crimes. Violent crimes are on the decline nationwide according to the latest data from FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting. Since mid-2023, most violent crime has also been down in New Orleans, which in 2022 had the highest homicide rate among large cities nationwide. Conservative lawmakers argued this was the result of tough-on-crime penalties passed this year and Republican Gov. Jeff Landry's decision to send state troops to New Orleans. Lawmakers supporting the amendment have focused on high-profile violent crimes by juveniles, such as a deadly New Orleans carjacking case committed by teenagers — who were charged as adults — in which an elderly woman was beaten and dragged to her death. Louisiana is one of five states that classifies 17-year-olds as adults in the criminal justice system, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social platform X: @jack_brook96wow wowowin 。

Tafara Gapare scored a season-high 19 points off the bench and Derik Queen added 15 points and eight rebounds, lifting Maryland to a 91-67 victory over Bucknell on Wednesday in College Park, Md. Gapare made 7 of 9 shots from the floor -- including 3 of 4 from 3-point range. He highlighted his performance by unleashing a personal 10-point run in the second half to help send the Terrapins (6-1) to their third straight win. Gapare, who made one 3-pointer prior to Wednesday's game, was limited to just three minutes and was held without a point in Maryland's 76-75 victory versus Villanova on Sunday. Julian Reese scored 14 points for the Terrapins, who shot a robust 50.0 percent from the floor and scored 22 points off 20 turnovers. Selton Miguel drained three 3-pointers to score all 13 of his points in the first half. That effort came three days after being held without a point versus Villanova. Bucknell's Ruot Bijiek sank four 3-pointers to highlight his 20-point performance. Josh Bascoe scored 10 points and Brandon McCreesh added nine off the bench for the Bison (4-4), who lost two in a row for the second time this season. Maryland answered Bijiek's layup by scoring 12 straight points to take a 15-2 lead. Miguel keyed the spurt by draining two 3-pointers and a jumper. Bucknell tried to keep pace and trailed 25-12 after McCreesh's layup, but the Terrapins kept their foot on the gas to steadily build a 25-point lead late in the first half. The Bison made a modest charge to begin the second half, trimming the deficit to 16 at 58-42 on Bijiek's fourth 3-pointer of the game. Gapare singlehandedly halted the momentum by sandwiching 3-pointers around a layup and an emphatic dunk over the next five possessions. Reese sank a pair of free throws to cap the 12-0 run, extending Maryland's lead to 70-42 with 11:39 to play. The Terrapins were not threatened the rest of the way. --Field Level MediaAutomotive Engine Encapsulation Market: Automotive Engine Encapsulation to Reach USD 9B by 2031

Prime Finds: Better than Black Friday week deals still running on tech, beauty and homeSaints place TE Taysom Hill on injured reserveDOVER, Del. (AP) — Joshua Jones threw for one touchdown and ran for three as North Carolina Central wrapped up the regular season with a 52-10 win over Delaware State on Saturday. The defense also contributed a pair of touchdowns on interceptions, Eric Adams in the first quarter went 37 yards and C.J. Henry went 63 yards in the second. In all the Eagles (8-3, 4-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) had five takeaways. Jones had a pair of short scoring runs before the first defensive touchdown for a 21-0 lead in the first quarter. Jones was 11-of-15 passing for 199 yards and ran for 57. J'Mari Taylor rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown. Jaden Sutton ran for 113 yards and a touchdown for the Hornets (1-11, 0-5), who lost their 10th straight. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25Ed, Cammy, and Others Gut Punched With Latest ‘Street Fighter 6’ Update

VADUZ , Liechtenstein , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- xMoney Global , the global, inter-bank and cross crypto /fiat integrated payments platform has appointed award-winning economist Dr. Greg Siourounis as Co-Founder and CEO. The company is a Mastercard principal member, with strategic European licenses, such as e-Money and VASP. As the digital landscape continues to evolve with the coming MiCA regulation, xMoney Global intends to lead Europe into this new transformative EU regulated stablecoin era. Greg Siourounis will lead the integration of xMoney's advanced blockchain-enabled payments infrastructure with its upcoming stablecoin program. Stablecoins are a key driver of blockchain adoption in today's market, now surpassing Bitcoin , remittances, and PayPal in annual transaction volume. As such, xMoney's Global reputation positions it to bridge Web3 innovation with traditional finance, leading Europe into a new transformative EU regulated stablecoin era. Dr. Greg, who has played a pioneering role in the growth of Sui Foundation as its former Managing Director and who previously founded Everypay, will drive xMoney Global's next wave of growth. Beyond the standard reference of his academic work in 2024's Nobel Prize in Economics , Dr. Greg's career is also decorated with awards such as the 2005 Young Economist Award from The European Economic Association and the 2008 Austin Robinson Prize from The Royal Economic Society. His immediate target will be to focus on partnerships, regulatory alignment and market expansion, as xMoney Global looks to build a comprehensive payments platform that bridges legacy financial systems with the potential of decentralized finance. Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Greg Siourounis , CEO of xMoney Global , said, "As Europe prepares to embrace MiCA regulation, xMoney Global is positioned to redefine what compliant, secure, and seamless digital payments can be. Our goal is to deliver a solid and trusted ecosystem that combines the strengths of traditional finance with the flexibility of blockchain technology to create a future-ready payment experience." Beniamin Mincu , Co-founder of MultiversX , said, "xMoney Global's mission aligns perfectly with the vision of MultiversX to bring scalable and secure blockchain solutions to mainstream finance. This appointment marks a significant step toward building a more inclusive and resilient financial system." The launch of xMoney Global aims to offer a next-gen blockchain-as-a-service module backed by its native stablecoin , with key white-labeled services including acquiring, issuing, onramps/offramps and a sticky loyalty program, all backed by MultiversX's state-of-the-art sharding technology. Following the surge in crypto markets after Trump's pro- crypto Presidential win, xMoney will be ideally placed to accelerate real-world adoption as the easiest way for everyone (consumers, retail and e-commerce) to seamlessly access fiat and crypto currencies in an app, card or payment gateway. About xMoney Global: xMoney Global is a pioneering payments company and a Mastercard principal member with strategic European licenses, such as e-Money and VASP. xMoney Global aims to offer a seamless, secure, and future-focused payments ecosystem combining unique product focus, cutting-edge technology and strong compliance. Discover more at https://www.xmoney.com/ Media Contact: Essam Ali , essam@lunapr.io Luna PR Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2568826/xMoney_Global.jpg View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/former-md-of-sui-foundation-greg-siourounis-joins-xmoney-global-as-co-founder-and-ceo-to-build-mica-regulated-stablecoin-platform-302317744.html SOURCE xMoney GlobalIs this the time Nebraska gets past Wisconsin? The teams have played three straight one-score games, each won by the Badgers. Amie Just, columnist: Ty Robinson. Luke Mullin, reporter: Robinson spends the whole game in the Wisconsin backfield, finishing with two sacks and even more quarterback pressures. Nate Head, editor: Let's say Isaac Gifford, the Lincoln native, comes down with his first interception of the season. Just: Emmett Johnson. Mullin: It's another week of Johnson leading the way, though Dante Dowdell takes over inside the red zone. Head: Johnson has had two games with at least 10 carries this season. He gets his third Saturday. Just: The final buzzer. Mullin: It'll be a one-score game to the end, but a stop from the Nebraska defense with two minutes left seals the win. Head: Late. Wisconsin scores a go-ahead touchdown with four minutes left in the game, and Nebraska's ensuing drive ends in a turnover. Just: Keelan Smith. Mullin: Freshman wide receiver Quinn Clark gets his shot and records a catch too. Head: Clark seems like the obvious choice so I'll mix it up: Carter Nelson. Just: Under. Mullin: Under. Head: Under. Just: Under. Mullin: Over. Head: Under. Just: Under. Mullin: Over. Head: Over. Just: Over. Mullin: Over. Head: Over. Just: Under. Mullin: Under. Head: Under. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Experts and academics have raised concerns about the negative impact of excessive reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) in academic research, warning that it diminishes researchers’ skills in analysis, critical thinking, and creativity. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), they highlighted that while AI tools can process and analyse data at impressive speeds, over-relying on them could result in poorer memory retention and academic performance. Recent studies have shown that excessive use of tools like ChatGPT has been linked to a decline in students’ cognitive abilities and academic outcomes. Dr Abdullah Hamad al-Muraikhi, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at Qatar University, emphasised that when used properly, educational technology can enhance the learning experience. However, he noted a common misconception that AI would lead students to depend on it for completing assignments and conducting research. He attributed this fear to the traditional education system, which still focuses on assignments and exams that primarily assess rote memorisation skills. Dr al-Muraikhi explained that professors can often tell when a student’s work is not their own by comparing it to their in-class performance. He also pointed out that as AI tools evolve, it becomes harder to detect alterations in research that AI may have made, beyond what plagiarism detection software can identify. He stressed the need for a reevaluation of teaching and assessment methods to align with technological advances. Dr al-Muraikhi emphasised that AI should be viewed as a tool to support learning, not replace the vital human interaction between teachers and students. He also called for ethical guidelines to ensure AI is used responsibly, securely, and without bias, while respecting the learner’s cultural context. AI, he said, should reinforce core educational values such as respect, integrity, and self-confidence, rather than merely acting as an information delivery tool. For his part, Dr Khaled Waleed Mahmoud, a cybersecurity policy expert, shared similar concerns with QNA. He acknowledged the undeniable role of AI in advancing academic research, given the rapid pace of technological progress. AI has significantly enhanced traditional research methods by enabling researchers, particularly graduate students, to process vast amounts of data quickly and efficiently. For instance, at the high school level, students often rely on AI to generate ideas, organise information, and assist with data analysis, using tools like ChatGPT and smart search engines to gather research references. While at the university level, AI is increasingly being used to draft academic papers, collect data, and organise references. Graduate students are employing more advanced AI tools to analyse large datasets, apply algorithms to interpret results, and even predict certain scenarios, all while utilising machine learning and translation techniques to enhance accuracy. Dr Mahmoud acknowledged that AI not only increases research efficiency by saving time but also enhances the accuracy of results by utilising advanced data analysis tools. However, he also noted that AI opens new research possibilities, allowing scholars to explore questions and issues that were previously inaccessible just a few years ago. Dr Mahmoud, a researcher specialising in cyber policy, warned about the drawbacks of over-relying on AI tools, such as technological dependence. He explained that excessive use of AI can weaken researchers’ essential skills in analysis, critical thinking, and memory, leading to a generation with poorer academic performance. A recent study supports this, showing that students’ overuse of ChatGPT weakens memory and academic outcomes. Additionally, using AI in research writing raises ethical concerns, particularly around plagiarism and academic integrity, as AI-generated content can compromise the originality of research work. Algorithms may also reflect biases depending on how they’re programmed and trained. Dr Khaled emphasised the need for clear policies and guidelines from academic institutions to regulate AI usage in research. These policies should ensure the ethical use of AI, provide training for students and researchers on responsible AI practices, and reinforce traditional skills like critical thinking and analysis. He also stressed the importance of academic integrity by banning AI-generated research without proper attribution. Furthermore, developing tools to detect AI-assisted plagiarism is crucial to maintaining the integrity of academic work. This approach would strike a balance between benefiting from AI’s potential and preserving academic standards and research skills, requiring educational institutions to implement appropriate regulations. In turn, Dr Ammar Riyad, an academic specialising in AI and cybersecurity, highlighted AI’s promising potential to enhance education at all levels. AI allows teachers to tailor curricula to individual student needs and offer interactive learning experiences that increase student engagement. It can also help analyse student performance and provide personalised feedback, ultimately improving academic outcomes. Teachers can use AI to identify strengths and weaknesses in students, making education more targeted and effective. However, Dr Ammar stressed that total reliance on AI in education could be problematic, as the learning process needs human interaction to foster communication skills and critical thinking, which might diminish with increased use of AI. Overuse could also reduce personal analysis and independence, as students may start depending on technology to find answers instead of thinking critically themselves. In research, while AI enhances the speed and accuracy of data collection and analysis, it risks producing similar results when researchers rely on the same tools. At a time where this might be useful in confirming hypotheses, it also could stifle creativity and limit diversity in academic work. Dr Ammar stressed the importance of developing AI tools that offer diverse methods and encourage intellectual innovation. AI should complement, not replace, human interaction and critical thinking. It should enhance education and research, but with careful regulation to prevent over-dependence, especially in early education, where human engagement is key to developing students’ social and cognitive skills. In the field of research, using diverse analytical tools and methods is essential to avoid repetitive outcomes and biases, ensuring ongoing academic creativity and innovation.

is one of the most famous sports personalities in today's media because of his raw but honest takes on sports, entertainment and love issues. He's currently an co-host and he's the creator and host of the very succesful podcast along former Sharpe won't back down from any topic and he will let knows when he disagrees with some of the hot takes the inductee makes in regards to the team, which is having a very rough season and currently stand on third place of the with a terrible 4-8 record. Their latest slump came at the hands of the that beat them 44-38 on yet another dissapointing game for the During their recap of the game, questioned optimism about future for the 2024 NFL Season, which surely won't include playoff games. The harsh comments made Chad sad and the co-host of "Nightcap" had a very sentimental moment where he began to cry because of his former team's awful way of playing. "Ocho, how are y'all gonna go on a run when your defense is historically bad. Your quarterback literally has to play a perfect game everytime (...) Because, first of all, your defense is not really gonna be able to stop anybody. Now, you turn the ball over and if you give them points on your possession, oh, don't cry". said the former and tight end. "You're right," replied Ochocinco with tears in his eyes. "Oh no, don't cry, don't cry, you ain't crying yet, Chad, don't let them fool you, you should be crying." continued Sharpe. "We are going to be all right." said Ochocinco. "No, y'all ain't. Next year, y'all gonna be all right this year. Man, you know you got people in Cincinnati believing you, 'man, Ocho said we are gonna be all right'. Now everybody ain't doing nothing but eating chilly and hot dogs." said Sharpe. "Y'all got Ocho crying, Bengals," said the NFL Hall of Famer. Finally, Sharpe had some mercy on his co-host and gave him some tissue paper so that he could wipe out his tears. Bengal's struggles continued against the Steelers The dented the NFL's fourth-best scoring defense Sunday for its most points this season behind another glittering day from quarterback but it wasn't enough to fend off the second-best passing day of quarterback career in 44-38 victory at Wilson hit 29 of 38 passes for 414 yards and three touchdowns while watching his defensive line generate three turnovers that included a fumble return for a touchdown as the broke open a 21-21 game. also threw for three touchdowns and finished 28 of 38 for 309 yards, posting his eighth triple-digit passer rating of the season at 112.7.

Social Security 2025: There's Good and Bad News Coming for High-Earning Workers - The Motley FoolBoard game-themed bar Another Round in Portland. Photo by Amanda Huebner Photography All over Maine, many bars and pubs have started offering more than just pool or darts to keep you entertained. Some have pinball or arcade games. Some host a cornhole league. But if you want to bring back childhood memories of having to pay your sister $500 when you land on her property, here are the spots that keep board games on hand, so you can compliment your Old Fashioned with some old-school competition. Whatever your favorite classic game, these places in southern, Midcoast and central Maine will likely have it. SOUTHERN MAINE Another Round This board game bar and cafe on Congress Street in Portland opened in June. It offers over 200 board games of every genre, from nostalgic favorites like Monopoly, Scrabble or Trouble to lesser-known titles like Exploding Kittens, Pandemic and Squid Game. Some of the other titles listed on their website are backgammon, chess, Boggle, Chutes and Ladders, Guess Who?, Trivial Pursuit and Yahtzee. It’s $3 per person for an hour of play. There are coffee drinks, local beers, cocktails and snacks, including Portland’s HiFi Donuts. Amigo’s Mexican Restaurant The Mexican restaurant on Dana Street in Portland offers board games to play for free every Monday. Head in for a margarita and chips and test your skills at Sorry, Battleship, Trivial Pursuit and more. Buck’s Naked BBQ The barbecue joint on Route 1 in Freeport offers a selection of board games in its Studio Bar . Come in for some ribs, wings and fried pickles and stay for the free board games and cribbage. Be sure to ask about drink and food specials. Andy’s Old Port Pub This bar and restaurant on Commercial Street in Portland offers an array of pub food and drinks and a place to bring friends for games of cribbage, Jenga, chess, Connect Four and more. Stockhouse Restaurant & Sports Pub With locations in Windham and Westbrook, this sports bar offers playing cards and cribbage boards to patrons. So you can watch a game and play a game at the same time. MIDCOAST Ada’s Kitchen While you wait for your meal or you sip your drink at this Italian restaurant on Main Street in Rockland, head over to the back corner lounge. Dimly lit with a large bookshelf filled with boxes, chairs and a table in the middle, you can challenge your friends and family to various classic board games. Social Goose This bar on Main Street in Brunswick offers game night almost every night of the week: Cribbage is on Tuesdays, bingo on Wednesdays. There’s also an array of other board games all the time. CENTRAL MAINE Quarry Tap Room Located on Water Street in Hallowell, this “modern-day saloon” with rustic and rugged features serves classic pub fare that you can enjoy while challenging your bar mate to a game of the classic cribbage any night of the week. The Liberal Cup This pub on Water Street in Hallowell offers patrons cribbage, but you are also welcome to bring in their own game to play or share. The Gin Mill This bar on Water Street in Augusta not only has live music and drink specials, but also has a Monopoly game with all your favorite Augusta stops, including the Gin Mill. In addition to Monopoly, it offers many other classics upon request. Monopoly with your martini? Find all sorts of games at these bars and restaurants We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use . More information is found on our FAQs . You can modify your screen name here . Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday as well as limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve. Please sign into your Press Herald account to participate in conversations below. If you do not have an account, you can register or subscribe . Questions? Please see our FAQs . Your commenting screen name has been updated. Send questions/comments to the editors. « PreviousIn Pictures: Jimmy Carter continued campaigning long after leaving power

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