RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Matt Morrissey threw a 67-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Calwise Jr. that ended the scoring midway through the fourth quarter and Eastern Kentucky beat North Alabama 21-15 on Saturday for its fifth straight win. TJ Smith drove North Alabama to the EKU 45-yard line before he threw an interception to Mike Smith Jr. to end the game.Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson undergoes MRI

In contrast, Ashleigh Barty's victory in the Player of the Year race comes as a validation of her relentless pursuit of excellence on the tennis court. Known for her versatility, exceptional court craft, and mental toughness, Barty has managed to maintain a high level of performance throughout the season, claiming several titles and solidifying her status as the best player in the world. Her ability to stay composed under pressure and adapt to different playing styles has set her apart from her competitors, making her a force to be reckoned with on any surface.In fact, long before the Premier League referee company investigated Koot during his tenure, UEFA had already taken action to remove him from the list of referees under UEFA's jurisdiction.The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently released its latest report on global merchandise trade, indicating a modest growth in the fourth quarter. Despite the ongoing challenges in the global economy, trade volumes have shown resilience and continued to expand, albeit at a slower pace compared to previous quarters.

In response to the growing outcry from citizens, authorities in Shanghai are facing mounting pressure to take action against scalpers and improve the usage restrictions of the consumer coupons. One proposed solution is to implement stricter identification checks and limits on the number of vouchers that can be purchased by individuals. By tightening these restrictions, it would be more difficult for scalpers to exploit the system and manipulate the distribution of the coupons.Furthermore, the decision to potentially escape on fishing boats highlights the desperation and sense of urgency felt by the Chinese community in Syria. With the land routes out of the country increasingly dangerous and unreliable, many have turned to alternative means of escape, including taking to the sea on fishing boats. This drastic measure underscores the severity of the situation in Syria and the lengths to which people are willing to go to ensure their safety.The complexities of the case, the involvement of multiple parties, and the cascading effects of the allegations present a significant challenge for investigators and officials tasked with unravelling the truth. The road ahead is likely to be long and arduous, requiring meticulous attention to detail, collaboration between agencies, and a commitment to upholding the rule of law.The "Monkey Zuo" hairstyle has also gained attention from fashion and beauty enthusiasts, who have lauded its originality and trend-setting appeal. Many have expressed a desire to replicate the hairstyle or seek out similar experimental designs, highlighting the influence and impact of William Chan and Dai Xiaohua on the fashion and beauty industry.

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Adam Jones ran for 197 yards and two touchdowns and Montana State ran over Montana 34-11 on Saturday to reclaim the Brawl of the Wild trophy. The Bobcats (12-0, 8-0 Big Sky Conference) wrapped up the 123rd meeting in this rivalry with 420 yards, 326 on the ground. Montana State capped its first unbeaten season and can match the school record for consecutive wins with a playoff win in two weeks. The Bobcats, ranked second in the FCS coaches poll, should be the top seed in the playoffs after top-ranked North Dakota State lost its finale to fifth-ranked South Dakota. Montana (8-4, 5-3), ranked 10th, is expected to add to its record 27 FCS playoff appearances but will not have a first-round bye in the 24-team bracket. Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott was 6-of-12 passing for 94 yards with a touchdown in poor conditions and added 50 yards and a touchdown on the ground. He has helped the Bobcats score at least 30 points in every game this season Mellott had a 5-yard touchdown run on MSU's first possession and Mellott found Jones for a 35-yard touchdown early in the second quarter for a 14-3 lead. Myles Sansted had two field goals in the final two minutes, including a 49-yarder as time expired for a 20-3 halftime lead. Jones dominated the second half and scored two short touchdowns. Eli Gillman scored on a 1-yard run for Montana's touchdown between the Jones' touchdowns. The Grizzlies had just 234 yards and went 2 of 12 on third down. 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/cfbtop25The Edmonton Oilers are finally starting to experience smoother experience after significant turbulence early on this season. A team fresh off a Game 7 Stanley Cup Final appearance, they have faced offensive struggles and difficulties keeping pucks out of the net, particularly on the penalty kill. Their poor performance in shorthanded situations has been a major factor in the team’s sluggish start to the season. Fortunately, as the NHL enters its third month, many of the challenges that plagued the Oilers early on are beginning to subside. Heading into the season, the Oilers penalty kill was coming off a dominant performance in the postseason that saw the Oilers maintain a 94% success rate. Many expected the Oilers to return to their postseason heights, which simply did not happen. 14 games into the season, the Oilers sat with a 59.5% penalty kill success rate. Along with it being one of the lowest success rates in the league at the time, it happened to be one of the worst success rates through the first 14 game s in NHL history. Related: Oilers’ New Blue-Liner Brings Unexpected Physical Edge Taking this stat personally, the Oilers responded, successfully killing off 17 penalties in a row. Unfortunately, Nikolai Kovalenko ‘s power-play goal in the Oilers’ most recent matchup against the Colorado Avalanche ended the impressive streak. Still, it was markedly improved, even though they allowed a goal against. Remarkably, in the last ten games, the Oilers have recorded a 91.6% success rate, killing off 22 out of the last 24 penalties. Thanks to this stretch of elevated play, the Oilers have upped their penalty kill average to a 72.1% success rate on the season. That’s a nearly 15% jump in only ten games. What is Behind the Oilers’ Recent Penalty Kill Success? Several factors have contributed to the Oilers’ improved play, but a major one is the growing chemistry within the penalty-killing unit. During the offseason, the team lost key penalty-killing personnel and brought in new faces, leading to early miscommunications on the ice. However, adjustments such as splitting Connor Brown and Mattias Janmark into separate penalty-killing units have allowed for better cohesion. This change has resulted in a more fluid and efficient penalty kill with fewer mistakes. Additionally, Ty Emberson, a key penalty-killing defenseman, has started to find his footing in the NHL. His steady development has provided a much-needed boost of confidence to the entire unit, helping them operate with greater precision and effectiveness. While the penalty kill is still a work in progress, its recent upward trend suggests that the Oilers are finding success and building confidence in this crucial part of the game. The Oilers are well aware of the importance of an impenetrable penalty kill. After all, their dominance on the penalty kill during the playoffs was one of, if not the biggest, reason the Oilers made it to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Oilers look to continue to elevate their penalty-killing unit to replicate their playoff dominance. This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission.

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While the BOJ has remained tight-lipped about the specific details of the upcoming speech and press conference, speculation is rife that Governor Haruhiko Kuroda may use the opportunity to signal a shift in the central bank's monetary policy stance. Many analysts believe that the BOJ may be preparing to follow in the footsteps of other major central banks, such as the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, by embarking on a gradual tightening cycle.

In an effort to address the pressing issue of water scarcity and promote sustainable water management practices, the government of Shandong Province in China has recently introduced a new method of water resource tax. The implementation of this new tax policy is aimed at encouraging water conservation, improving water use efficiency, and providing financial incentives for organizations and individuals to adopt more environmentally friendly water practices.

Boston Herald: Drone phenom sheds light on feds’ transparency flawsSAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (Nasdaq: CRDO), an innovator in providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved energy efficiency as data rates and corresponding bandwidth requirements increase through the data infrastructure market, today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended November 2, 2024. Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Highlights Revenue of $72.0 million, grew by 20.6% quarter over quarter and 63.6% year over year GAAP gross margin of 63.2% and non-GAAP gross margin of 63.6% GAAP operating expenses of $53.9 million and non-GAAP operating expenses of $37.6 million GAAP net loss of $(4.2) million and non-GAAP net income of $12.3 million GAAP diluted net loss per share of $(0.03) and non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.07 Ending cash and short-term investment balance of $383.0 million Management Commentary Bill Brennan, Credo’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “In the fiscal second quarter ended November 2, 2024 Credo generated record revenue of $72.0 million, up 21% sequentially and 64% year over year. The second quarter was our most successful to date across our three main product lines and Credo delivered total product revenue of $69.1 million. For the past few quarters, we have anticipated an inflection point in our revenues during the second half of fiscal 2025. I am pleased to share that this turning point has arrived, and we are experiencing even greater demand than initially projected, driven by AI deployments and deepening customer relationships.” Third Quarter of Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook Revenue is expected to be between $115.0 million and $125.0 million GAAP gross margin is expected to be between 60.6% and 62.6%, and non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be between 61.0% and 63.0% GAAP operating expenses are expected to be between $58.6 million and $60.6 million, and non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be between $42.0 million and $44.0 million Conference Call Credo will conduct a conference call on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended November 2, 2024. Interested parties may join the conference call by registering online at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI87c69953bb554b49af7cc32591eee82a. After registering, a confirmation will be sent through email, including dial-in details and a unique conference call code for entry. It is recommended that participants register and dial in for the call at least 10 minutes before the start of the call. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on Credo’s Investor Relations website at http://investors.credosemi.com. A replay of the webcast will be available via the web at http://investors.credosemi.com. Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures This press release contains references to the non-GAAP financial measures of non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share. Reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their comparable GAAP measures is included below. This non-GAAP information should not be construed as an alternative to the reported results determined in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures that Credo presents may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies and other companies may not calculate such measures in the same manner as we do. Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effect of share-based compensation expenses, asset impairment and related charges (if applicable), and the related tax effect adjustment to the provision for income taxes. Credo uses a full-year non-GAAP tax rate to compute the non-GAAP tax provision. This full-year non-GAAP tax rate is based on Credo’s annual GAAP income, adjusted to exclude non-GAAP items, as well as the effects of significant non-recurring and period-specific tax items which vary in size and frequency. Credo’s non-GAAP tax rate is determined on an annual basis and may be adjusted during the year to take into account events that may materially affect the non-GAAP tax rate, such as tax law changes, significant changes in Credo’s geographic mix of revenue and expenses or changes to Credo’s corporate structure. GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share is calculated using basic weighted average shares outstanding when there is a GAAP net loss, and calculated using diluted weighted average shares outstanding when there is a GAAP net income. Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share is calculated using basic weighted average shares outstanding when there is a non-GAAP net loss, and calculated using non-GAAP diluted weighted average shares outstanding when there is a non-GAAP net income. Non-GAAP adjustment for the number of shares used in the diluted per share calculations excludes the impact of share-based compensation expenses expected to be incurred in future periods and not yet recognized in the financial statements, which would otherwise be assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method. Credo believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to Credo’s financial condition and results of operations. While Credo uses non-GAAP financial measures as a tool to enhance its understanding of certain aspects of its financial performance, Credo does not consider these measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Consistent with this approach, Credo believes that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures to the readers of its financial statements provides such readers with useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP financial measures, allows for greater transparency in the review of its financial and operational performance. Externally, management believes that investors may find Credo’s non-GAAP financial measures useful in their assessment of Credo's operating performance and the valuation of Credo. Internally, Credo's non-GAAP financial measures are used in the following areas: Management’s evaluation of Credo’s ongoing operating performance; Management’s establishment of internal operating budgets; and Management’s performance comparisons with internal forecasts and targeted business models. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of Credo’s business as determined in accordance with GAAP. As a result, you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Credo’s results as reported under GAAP. The exclusion of the above items from our GAAP financial metrics does not necessarily mean that these costs are unusual or infrequent. Forward-Looking Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, any statements regarding: launches of new or expansion of existing products or services; technology developments and innovation; our plans, strategies or objectives with respect to future operations; financial outlook; future financial results; expectations regarding the markets and industries in which Credo conducts business; and assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “can,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “targets” and similar expressions, or their negatives, may identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of results and should not be considered as an indication of future activity or future performance. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this press release. Readers are encouraged to review risk factors and all other disclosures appearing in Credo’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 24, 2024, as well as Credo’s other filings with the SEC, for further information on risks and uncertainties that could affect Credo’s business, financial condition and results of operation. Copies of these filings are available from the SEC, Credo’s website or Credo’s investor relations department. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Credo assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date herein. About Credo Our mission is to deliver high-speed solutions to break bandwidth barriers on every wired connection in the data infrastructure market. Credo is an innovator in providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved power and cost efficiency as data rates and corresponding bandwidth requirements increase exponentially throughout the data infrastructure market. Our innovations ease system bandwidth bottlenecks while simultaneously improving on power, security and reliability. Our connectivity solutions are optimized for optical and electrical Ethernet applications, including the 100G (or Gigabits per second), 200G, 400G, 800G and emerging 1.6T (or Terabits per second) port markets. Our products are based on our proprietary Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) and Digital Signal Processor (DSP) technologies. Our product families include integrated circuits (ICs), Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and SerDes Chiplets. Our intellectual property (IP) solutions consist primarily of SerDes IP licensing. Investor Relations Contact: Dan O’Neil IR@credosemi.com