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Qatar tribune Agencies Every Wednesday, retiree Zhang Zhili travels an hour by bus to an education center, drawn by the pulsing rhythms of the African drum she plays there in a classroom filled with fellow retirees whose hands move in unison, every beat lifting her spirits. Zhang, 71, has found joy and new friends at the “elderly university” in Beijing. Besides African drums, the former primary school teacher joins social dance classes, paying about 2,000 yuan ($280) for two courses this semester. Seeing herself standing tall in dance class boosts her confidence. After class, she hangs out with her friends. “When we get old, what do we need?” she said. “To love ourselves.” Many older Chinese are looking beyond traditional nursing homes, afraid of abandonment by their families and quality issues. That’s driving a boom in universities, home care services, and communities catering to older adults. Though some providers struggle to turn a profit, they persist because they see promise in the growing market. China has a rapidly aging population. Last year, about 297 million people were aged 60 or above, over one-fifth of the population. By 2035, this number is forecast to exceed 400 million, or over 30% of all Chinese. That’s fueling growth in services and products aimed at older adults in what Beijing calls the silver economy, which is projected to balloon from about 7 trillion yuan (about $982 billion) currently to approximately 30 trillion yuan (about $4.2 trillion) in 2035, raising its share in the economy from about 6% to roughly 10%, Hu Zuquan, a researcher at the State Information Center, a public institution affiliated with China’s main planning agency, told state media. Du Peng, dean of the school of population and health at Beijing’s Renmin University, said the government is expanding basic care services to all older people who need them, moving beyond its traditional focus on those without family support. Last year, officials compiled a list of basic care services they aim to make available nationwide, including providing ability assessments for those over 65 and care training subsidies for family members of those who are disabled. Filial piety runs deep in China and most older people prefer aging at home with family after they retire, typically when they’re 50 to 60 years old, one of the youngest retirement ages among the world’s major economies. Many help care for their grandchildren, and for some, nursing homes are seen as a kind of abandonment, except in cases of serious disability. In January, Beijing issued new guidelines calling for expanding home care services and meal deliveries and more clothing, food and tech products tailored for older adults. They include enriching their lives through education. Home-based services offer a more affordable alternative to nursing homes, alleviating accommodation costs, Du said. Most older Chinese are relatively healthy, and these able people perhaps need richer cultural lives rather than disability care, he said. Cai Guixia, 60, said she has found fulfillment in African drumming and modeling classes. She thinks she would feel “forsaken” in a conventional nursing home, preferring to hire a domestic helper. Liu Xiuqin, an owner of two care homes, saw business opportunities in meeting those needs. She invested more than 800,000 yuan (about $112,000) to open a school in Beijing. Cai and Zhang are among its 150 students attending classes in dance, singing, yoga and modeling training for about 1,000 yuan ($140) per course each semester. Outside the classroom, her team organizes gatherings where students can socialize. Liu expects to break even in another year and is prepared for the wait. She believes in the market’s future, given that the generation born in the 1960s and later values quality of life and health more than their parents did. “It’s not about making quick money,” she said. “It requires persistence.” Turning a profit is proving challenging for some silver economy businesses. In the southern city of Guangzhou, Wu Tang co-founded a school last year after his geotechnical investigation and surveying business was hit by the downturn in China’s property market. His school offers courses to help people achieve some of their childhood dreams, but he has yet to cover his costs. He also faces competition from cheaper government-run courses. And there’s Cui Yang, who runs a care station in Beijing, sending helpers zigzagging across the district to provide 30 yuan ($4.20) haircuts at home; accompanying people on hospital visits for 50 yuan ($7) per hour and other services. Even with government subsidies including free rent, Cui is losing money. Without the subsidies, the business would fail, she said.The struggles aren’t limited to small operators. Wu Wenjing heads the home care department of a healthcare subsidiary of state-owned financial conglomerate China Everbright Group in southwest China’s Chongqing. It has been in the red for 13 straight years, spending 5 million yuan (about $702,000) annually and still losing 1 million (about $140,000) a year, she said. Wu’s business employs 70 workers who visit homes as caregivers, rehabilitation therapists and psychotherapists. The industry is competitive and it has a high turnover rate given the difficulties of working alone in clients’ homes. Wu hopes to break even in five years, and is delighted about the government’s efforts to grow the silver economy. “The spring of China’s elderly care business has finally come,” she said. Various companies are looking to grab a slice of this government-backed market. Property developers like Vanke Co. and Sino-Ocean Group and insurance companies such as Taikang Insurance Group have built high-end communities for older adults with amenities such as movie-screening and mahjong rooms and dining services. China’s also working to tackle the problem of dementia, providing cognitive screening tests and training staff who work in memory clinics or as social workers. Several Chinese pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are working on drugs targeting Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Some vacant schools and kindergartens -- casualties of the country’s declining birthrate -- are meanwhile being transformed into care facilities for older people. Government efforts to back the silver economy are paying off: official data showed the country had 410,000 care facilities by June, double the number in 2019. Still, questions remain about the spending power of many older Chinese. A 2021 national survey co-conducted by China’s Civil Affairs Ministry found older adults had a median annual income of 11,400 yuan ($1,574). In rural areas it was less than half of that. More than one in 10 older Chinese are living in poverty, with living standards much lower in rural areas and western China, according to data from surveys conducted by Beijing University. China’s silver economy is still in its infancy, said Gary Ng, a senior economist at Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking. If they lack enough insurance to cover medical and other expenses, many older Chinese must set aside funds for such costs, limiting their spending capacity, he said, and it takes time to build industries producing senior-focused products and people trained to provide such services. Tax incentives and investments in training a skilled workforce would help, he said. “There are prospects here, but it seems there’s still much that needs to be done,” he said. Copy 03/12/2024 10

Political stability a must for economic stability: Liaquat BalochPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Chris Austin's 20 points off of the bench helped lead Portland to a 74-64 victory over Lafayette on Saturday night. Austin shot 6 of 11 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Pilots (5-8). Austin Rapp scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 6 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds. Kelson Gebbers shot 2 for 4 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points. Justin Vander Baan led the Leopards (5-7) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and two steals. Lafayette also got 11 points and four assists from Mark Butler. Alex Chaikin also had 11 points. Portland entered halftime up 31-22. Austin paced the team in scoring in the first half with 12 points. Portland used a 14-3 second-half run to come back from a one-point deficit and take the lead at 55-45 with 8:56 remaining in the half before finishing off the victory. Rapp scored nine second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 2, 2024-- OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL) announced today the appointment of Darrell P. Birck as Executive Vice President of Biogas. The appointment is effective immediately and Darrell will report to Co-CEOs, Adam Comora and Jonathan Maurer. In this role, Darrell will be responsible for leading OPAL Fuels’ biogas construction and operations businesses, while driving the company's mission of providing “Cleaner, Cheaper, Now” fuel solutions. "I am pleased to welcome Darrell to OPAL Fuels as he brings a wealth of experience in biofuels, chemical manufacturing, and process optimization," said Jonathan Maurer, Co-CEO of OPAL Fuels. "Darrell joins the team at an important time for OPAL Fuels, as we now have 11 renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities in operation and have doubled our annual design capacity over the past two years. His expertise in driving operational efficiencies will be critical to executing against our strategic growth objectives over the next several years - bringing efficiencies to the construction and operations processes in the RNG and renewable power space.” "I look forward to joining and accelerating the execution and deployment of projects at OPAL Fuels, delivering on-time and on-budget results, and enhancing the company’s overall ability to capture and convert biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable power,” said Darrell. “I look forward to building on the existing foundation of success and market leadership.” Darrell brings over 25 years of proven leadership experience across the energy and industrial sectors. Prior to joining OPAL Fuels, Darrell served for over a decade at Koch Industries, including as Senior Vice President for Project Operations at DEPCOM Power, a leading solar energy solutions provider. Before DEPCOM, Darrell was a Senior Director of Operations at Georgia Pacific Corrugated, one of the world's leading manufacturers of tissue, pulp, packaging, and building products, and Vice President of Operations for Biofuels & Ingredients at Flint Hill Resources, overseeing eight biorefineries. Previously, Darrell spent 19 years at Cytec Solvay Group, a specialty chemicals and materials technology company, serving in various positions, most recently as a multi plant manager. About OPAL Fuels Inc. OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. OPAL Fuels is also a leader in the marketing and distribution of RNG to heavy-duty trucking and other hard-to-de-carbonize industrial sectors. For additional information and to learn more about OPAL Fuels and how it is leading the effort to capture North America’s harmful methane emissions and decarbonize the economy, please visit www.OPALfuels.com . 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Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/02/2024 04:15 PM/DISC: 12/02/2024 04:15 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241127708308/enABILENE, Texas (AP) — Leonardo Bettiol scored 22 points as Abilene Christian beat Texas Southern 69-65 on Saturday night. Bettiol added six rebounds for the Wildcats (8-5). Quion Williams added 21 points while shooting 8 of 15 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line while they also had 11 rebounds. Hunter Jack Madden went 4 of 15 from the field (1 for 10 from 3-point range) to finish with nine points. The Tigers (1-10) were led in scoring by Kavion McClain, who finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Texas Southern also got 17 points and three steals from Zaire Hayes. Kenny Hunter had 10 points, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

Titans QB Mason Rudolph gets another chance at starting, this time against the JagsA reshuffling of the state’s classifications has given a new look to the 5A Southern Idaho Conference. But the league’s top contenders will certainly be familiar. Middleton returns to the conference after a two-year hiatus and held a slight edge in the preseason poll, according to the league’s coaches. The Vikings are expected to battle for supremacy alongside Bishop Kelly, while the conference’s six other teams will no doubt have something to say about that. We asked the league’s coaches to identify the top players and teams heading into the season. Teams are listed in their order of finish in the preseason poll. 1. MIDDLETON Last season: 15-11, 5-7 5A SIC Coach: Josh Downey, second season Players to watch: Tye Cornwall, jr., G; Blake Bishop, sr., F; Derrik Walker, sr., G Outlook: After two seasons in the state’s largest classification, the Vikings return to the 5A SIC as the preseason favorite — by a hair. Middleton received half of the league’s first-place votes and edged Bishop Kelly by one point for the top spot. The Vikings will look to Cornwall, who is being recruited by Boise State and Idaho, to lead the way; he averaged 10 points per game last season. Walker (13 ppg) steps into the Vikings’ starting lineup as a transfer from New Plymouth. Downey says Middleton will lean on its experience, returning the majority of its roster from last year’s state-qualifying team , and benefit from a deeper bench. 2. BISHOP KELLY Last season: 20-6, 12-0 4A SIC Coach: Ryan Kerns, 11th season Players to watch: Owen Kane, sr., PG; Ben Hagman, sr., SF; Conor Goss, jr., SF; David Zhuang, sr., SG Outlook: The Knights hoisted the third-place trophy at state last season and remain a perennial league favorite despite the return of just one starter in Kane, who was a first-team all-conference pick after averaging about 10 points, 3 assists and 2 steals per game. Consistency is a staple of the BK program — the Knights have played in the district title game seven times in the past nine seasons, and have won 10 district championships since 2004. Athleticism defines this year’s team, as Kern expects the Knights to be disruptive on defense and space the floor with dangerous 3-point shooters. 3. COLUMBIA Last season: 11-15, 5-7 4A SIC Coach: Blaine Wright, first season Players to watch: Blake Hansen, sr., W; Max Keller, so., W; Dominic Reeping, jr., PG; Easton Lott, so., W Outlook: The Wildcats finished a win short of advancing to the state tournament last season, losing to Bishop Kelly in the district tournament’s runner-up game. Three starters are back from that team, but Columbia will be turning the page with a new leader at the helm in Wright. Hansen (16 ppg, 6 rebounds) earned first-team all-conference honors a year ago, and Keller (8 ppg, 2 assists) received an honorable mention nod as a freshman. Wright says the Wildcats could potentially start two sophomores and a freshman, but Columbia’s fast pace of play, length and ability to defend should help counter that inexperience. 4. VALLIVUE Last season: 13-12, 6-6 4A SIC Coach: Mario Betancourt, sixth season Players to watch: Dominik Betancourt, jr., G; Zakary Hogg, jr., G; Bryton Kiester, sr., W Outlook: Dominik Betancourt and Hogg each matched the school record with seven 3-pointers in a single game last season and both had multiple 20-point games. Betancourt landed on the all-conference second team and Hogg earned honorable mention recognition. They join Kiester as the Falcons’ three returning starters on a Vallivue team that coach Mario Betancourt says has excellent depth, with 11 different players capable of being the leading scorer on any given night. Offensive production shouldn’t be a problem for the Falcons, but success will hinge on their ability to get defensive stops, Mario Betancourt said. 5. SKYVIEW Last season: 11-12, 6-6 4A SIC Coach: Aaron Sanders, 17th season Players to watch: Kaden Salvadori, sr., PG; Brady Schelhaas, sr., SG; James Smutny, jr., PG; Johnny Merrell, fr., P Outlook: Salvadori, who begins his third season on varsity, is the Hawks’ top returning scorer, contributing about 10 points per game to pick up all-conference honorable mention honors last season. Schelhaas (6 ppg, 38% 3-point shooting) is also back in the starting lineup, and Smutny (88% free throws) takes over as Skyview’s floor general. The 6-foot-7 Merrell will give the Hawks a versatile threat, as he can score inside and out and serve as a rim protector on defense. Sanders cites balance as his team’s biggest strength, with all five players on the floor posing a scoring threat. 6. NAMPA Last season: 5-16, 2-10 5A SIC Coach: Brad Adolfson, fourth season Players to watch: Dominick Almaraz, jr., G; Paul Russa, jr., G; Ryland Rush, jr., F; Lucas Torrez, sr., G Outlook: The move down a classification could be rejuvenating for the Bulldogs, who finished second-to-last in the 5A SIC last season with just five overall wins. But they’ll have to take on the challenge with a very different roster after the graduation of nine seniors. Almaraz (6 ppg, 4.5 rebounds, 3 assists), Russa (8 ppg, 2.5 rebounds) and Rush (2.5 ppg, 3 rebounds) are the only returners who played significant minutes last season, and they’ll form the nucleus of a team that Adolfson says must gel quickly. Nampa will have less height than it has in previous years, and will lean on the hot shooter and defensive pressure to compete, the coach said. 7. EMMETT Last season: 8-15, 2-10 4A SIC Coach: Dustin Lopez, second season Players to watch: Tucker Brown, sr., G; Tag Griffin, jr., G; Scott Brady, jr., P Outlook: Lopez was named the 4A SIC Coach of the Year last season and hopes to see his Huskies make strides in his second year at the helm. In an effort to climb the conference standings, Emmett played 28 games in June to gain critical experience and improve the team’s overall basketball IQ. Brown begins his third season as a starter and led the Huskies in scoring (15 ppg) to go with 6 rebounds and an all-conference honorable mention nod. Griffin (8 ppg) joins Brown as Emmett’s only other returning starter, and Brady (17 ppg, 9 rebounds) is expected to make a significant contribution after leading the JV team to a district championship last year. Lopez says defense will be the Huskies’ backbone. 8. CALDWELL Last season: 3-18, 1-11 4A SIC Coach: Rick Tigges, fourth season Players to watch: Sawyer Hope-Audet, jr., W; Eli Arredondo, jr., W; Izaiah Hernandez, sr., PG Outlook: Tigges is straightforward about the Cougars’ expectations, admitting the start of the season could be “rough” as the team breaks in an inexperienced roster. With just one senior in the rotation — and as many as three sophomores — the adversity the Cougars face today could translate to a more seasoned program in the years to come. Tigges said Caldwell will aim to be in the mix down the stretch with more aggressive defense than in years past, and better depth. This story was originally published December 2, 2024, 4:51 PM. 6A SIC boys basketball preview: Picking the league’s preseason favorites and contenders Academic all-conference awards for the top student athletes in Boise area this fall

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is reportedly planning to add displays to its popular Ray-Ban smart glasses, marking a significant step towards integrating augmented reality (AR) into everyday eyewear. This move comes as Meta doubles down on its push to develop “AI-native” devices, with the aim of eventually replacing smartphones as our primary computing platform. According to a recent report by the Financial Times, these displays could be incorporated into a new iteration of the Ray-Ban glasses as early as the second half of 2025. While the exact specifications remain under wraps, sources suggest that the screens will likely be small and primarily used for displaying notifications or responses from Meta’s AI assistant. This suggests that Meta is taking a gradual approach to AR integration , focusing on enhancing existing functionalities rather than creating a full-blown mixed-reality experience right away. This news is particularly exciting because it signals a potential acceleration of Meta’s AR ambitions. Just a few months ago, at Meta Connect 2024, the company unveiled its prototype for “Orion,” a more advanced AR glasses device with holographic displays and deeper AI integration. While it was initially unclear whether Orion would ever see the light of day as a commercial product, the positive response it garnered seems to have invigorated Meta’s AR development efforts. Why is Meta betting big on AR glasses? The answer lies in their vision of the future of computing. Imagine a world where you no longer need to pull out your smartphone to check notifications, get directions, or access information. Instead, all of this would be seamlessly displayed in your field of view through a pair of stylish glasses. This is the promise of AR, and Meta believes it has the potential to revolutionize how we interact with technology and the world around us. What can we expect from these new Ray-Ban glasses? While details are still scarce, here are some potential features based on current trends and Meta’s own research: The Road to Mass Adoption: Challenges and Opportunities While the potential of AR glasses is undeniable, there are still several hurdles to overcome before they become mainstream: Despite these challenges, Meta’s commitment to AR is evident. By starting with small, incremental upgrades to its existing Ray-Ban line, Meta is cleverly laying the groundwork for mass adoption. The familiarity and popularity of the Ray-Ban brand could help overcome some of the social barriers associated with wearing tech-infused glasses. Additionally, by focusing on practical applications like notifications and AI assistance, Meta is demonstrating the real-world value of AR in a way that resonates with consumers. My Personal Take As someone who has been following the development of AR for years, I’m incredibly excited about the prospect of Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses with displays. I believe that wearable technology has the potential to be far more intuitive and integrated into our lives than smartphones, and AR glasses are a crucial step in that direction. I’m particularly interested in seeing how Meta addresses the challenges of battery life and social acceptance. If they can crack those nuts, I think we could be on the cusp of a major shift in how we interact with technology. Meta’s reported plans to add displays to its Ray-Ban glasses represent a significant milestone in the evolution of AR. By combining the style and familiarity of Ray-Ban with the power of AI and augmented reality, Meta is poised to bring this technology to the masses. While challenges remain, the future of AR looks brighter than ever, and I, for one, can’t wait to see what Meta has in store for us next.Bill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the flu

Republic Services Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsBill Clinton is out of the hospital after being treated for the fluIt has become more common of late to check the news and see headlines about drought, flooding, hurricanes, groundwater depletion, fire and other climate disasters, the vast majority of which are water-related. According to the , the U.S. now experiences an average of $1 billion in climate disasters every three weeks. The country is also ahead of that number for 2024. , 19 confirmed $1 billion climate disasters had occurred, including 15 severe storms, one tropical cyclone, one wildfire and two winter storms. This alarming frequency underscores the urgent need for action. We live in a new climate where flooding, storms, and fire are no longer “one-off" emergencies. They are consistent and often catastrophic in scale and damage. Within this new reality, state CIOs have an evolving role to play. Leaders responsible for managing agencies must adopt a new mindset focused on resilience, with water challenges at the forefront of their thinking. Questions like, “How might water-related disasters impact my constituents and agency operations?” and “Where is my agency vulnerable to water-related disasters that could affect infrastructure, resources, transportation, emergency services, and constituent safety?” should be central to both short- and long-term planning. Given the breadth and depth of their role, CIOs are uniquely positioned to build resiliency within and across agencies in state government. Technology and information are essential to solving issues and driving outcomes, allowing CIOs to unite organizations through collective understanding and cohesive action. CIOs were forced to adapt quickly during the pandemic, building new systems and tools that kept agencies running as the world adjusted to a “new normal.” This experience not only demonstrated CIOs' adaptability but also their potential to drive significant change. With the same ingenuity and enterprise mindset, we can lead our agencies toward a climate-resilient future, empowering us to make a real difference. Water is fundamental for any community, government, business or individual. As weather patterns become more erratic and severe, CIOs must adopt an innovative, enterprise mindset that leads to novel approaches to solving water-related challenges. They can start with understanding the most pressing community and constituent needs and working backward to build IT solutions rather than starting with technology to fit constituent needs to help ensure a resilient and prosperous future for all.

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MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. ("OPT" or "the Company") (NYSE American: OPTT), today announced preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended October 31, 2024 (Q2FY25). The preliminary results included in this press release are subject to change and have not been audited or reviewed by our independent auditor. The Company expects to file its second quarter financial results and update in mid‐December. Preliminary Q2FY25 Financial Highlights (All figures are preliminary, unaudited, and subject to finalization): Revenue : Estimated to be greater than $2 million, compared to $0.9 million for the same period last year, representing a more than 2x increase. Net Loss : Anticipated net loss of approximately $4 million, compared to $7.2 million in the prior year period and representing a year-over-year decrease in net loss of more than 40%. Operating expenses have been reduced by approximately 40%, including reduced external expenditures leading to a material reduction in third party spend. Cash Used in Operating Activities : Estimated to be less than $4.7 million, compared to $7.5 million in the prior-year period and representing a year-over-year decrease of approximately 40%. Business and Operational Highlights During Q2FY25, the Company completed the second set of exercises of the previously announced follow-on contract as a subcontractor to EpiSci and successfully deployed several WAM-V autonomous surface vehicles during the Mission Autonomy Proving Grounds (MAPG) as part of Project Overmatch. Project Overmatch is a United States Navy initiative aimed at achieving a seamless and highly integrated warfighting capability by leveraging advanced data networks, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. Under this contract, OPT continues to ruggedize and enhance the operational capability of its autonomous maritime technologies to support the U.S. military and its allies. The first set of exercises was concluded over the summer and the completion of these most recent exercises contributed to the revenue recognition noted above. The Company delivered several vehicles to customers in Latin America for commercial survey services. The Company signed its first service contract for multi-year support services for vehicles. Since the end of the quarter, OPT has received the final permits to install the previously announced PowerBuoy equipped with AT&Ts 5G equipment in Monterey Bay. The Company reaffirms its previously issued guidance that it believes it will reach profitability (excluding unanticipated extraordinary expenses) during the fourth quarter of calendar 2025. Performance to date reflects strong demand for products, effective cost management, and progress in strategic initiatives. Recent achievements, including recently announced partnerships and operational milestones regarding successful exercises and continued customer deliveries, further support the Company’s trajectory toward achieving this stated objective. Philipp Stratmann, OPT’s CEO and President, stated “We believe our preliminary results underscore the success of our strategic initiatives, such as focusing on national security and critical infrastructure solutions, coupled with targeted international expansion and our ability to execute for our customers. We have seen a recent uptick in demand for our services domestically and overseas and will continue to convert our pipeline to bookings and ultimately to revenue through future deliveries and additional opportunities to deploy our assets, and we remain committed to delivering long-term value for our shareholders. The success of our most recent quarter leads us to reconfirm our pathway to profitability in late calendar 2025.” CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST INFORMATION A conference call to discuss OPT’s financial results will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT. Philipp Stratmann, CEO, and Bob Powers, CFO will host the call. The dial-in numbers for the conference call are 877-407-8291 or 201-689-8345. Live webcast: Webcast | Ocean Power Technologies FY2025 Q2 Earnings Conference Call (choruscall.com) Call Replay: Call replay will be available by telephone approximately two hours after the call's completion. You may access the replay by dialing 877-660-6853 from the U.S. or 201-612-7415 for international callers and using the Conference ID 13748550. Webcast Replay: The archived webcast will be on the OPT investor relations section of its website. INDIVIDUAL MEETING INFORMATION In an effort to increase relations with institutional investors, OPT management has dedicated time to hosting individual meetings with portfolio managers and analysts. If you are interested in scheduling a meeting with OPT management, please contact: Email: InvestorRelations@oceanpowertech.com , or Call: 609-730-0400 x401 ABOUT OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows, which provides AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is in Monroe Township, New Jersey, with an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com . FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This release may contain forward-looking statements that are within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by certain words or phrases such as "may", "will", "aim", "will likely result", "believe", "expect", "will continue", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "contemplate", "seek to", "future", "objective", "goal", "project", "should", "will pursue" and similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current expectations about its future plans and performance. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions and estimates that could be inaccurate and subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Please refer to the Company's most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K and subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. The Company disclaims any obligation or intent to update the forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to provide further interim updates in the future.

Garry Tierney describes the time he had a major stroke while driving on a notorious stretch of road as his lucky day. or signup to continue reading Two people stopped to help Mr Tierney and his partner Kim Cooper when his car swerved to the middle of busy Picton Road, south of Sydney, miraculously avoiding other vehicles. Paramedics happened to be driving by on that day in February 2022 and began first aid, before another ambulance arrived to take him to Liverpool Hospital for specialist stroke treatment. The second crew was trained to use the Zeus mobile app, allowing direct communication with a neurologist to decide on the fastest course of treatment. Half an hour after Mr Tierney arrived at the Sydney hospital, he was given clot-busting medication that quickly restored his speech, strength and movement. "It was just fate," Ms Cooper told AAP. Zeus has been trialled in NSW, Victoria, South Australia and the Northern Territory since 2021, with stroke experts hopeful of a permanent national roll-out if initial positive results prove definitive. The app allows paramedics to enter symptom information, imaging and medical data while communicating with a neurologist en-route to a hospital. It "turbo charges" collaboration between medical staff like never before, co-chair Geoffrey Donnan said. "Time is brain when it comes to treating stroke," Professor Donnan told AAP. "Every second and minute counts, so the quicker you can start treatment the better the outcomes." Early results from the use of Zeus in SA showed clot-busting medication was delivered in under 45 minutes in 33 per cent of cases in the first eight months of 2024, compared to 17 per cent of cases over the same period in 2023. There was also a 72 per cent reduction in unnecessary hospital transfers in that state, where eight regional hospitals . Those kinds of advances are critical in rural areas, where the incidence of strokes is 17 per cent higher but very few patients are typically treated in a specialist unit. "It's upsetting to see how they really are, for a lot of disease process managements, getting second-class service, which shouldn't be the case," Prof Donnan said. "But with all these technologies, I really see the opportunity to level the playing field." Amazon Web Services cloud-based technology supports the app's function, securely storing medical records and health data. Technology was increasingly breaking down geographic barriers to give patients access to better care, particularly as satellite-based internet improved, chief technologist for Australia, New Zealand and Oceania Simon Elisha said. "The best specialist probably isn't in your city and is definitely not in your suburb, so how do you get access to them?" Mr Elisha said. "Technology becomes the way to do that." Mr Tierney has resumed life as a father, grandfather and keen bowls player. "They saved my life," he said. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement

The military’s tradition of tracking Santa Claus on his gravity-defying sweep across the globe will carry on this Christmas Eve, even if the U.S. government shuts down , officials said Friday. Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s location. Millions more follow online . “We fully expect for Santa to take flight on Dec. 24 and NORAD will track him,” the U.S.-Canadian agency said in a statement. On any other night, NORAD is scanning the heavens for potential threats , such as last year’s Chinese spy balloon . But on Christmas Eve, volunteers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, are fielding questions like, “When is Santa coming to my house?” and, “Am I on the naughty or nice list?” The endeavor is supported by local and corporate sponsors, who also help shield the tradition from Washington dysfunction. Bob Sommers, 63, a civilian contractor and NORAD volunteer, told The Associated Press that there are “screams and giggles and laughter” when families call in, usually on speakerphone. Sommers often says on the call that everyone must be asleep before Santa arrives, prompting parents to say, “Do you hear what he said? We got to go to bed early.” NORAD’s annual tracking of Santa has endured since the Cold War , predating ugly sweater parties and Mariah Carey classics . Here’s how it began and why the phones keep ringing. It started with a child’s accidental phone call in 1955. The Colorado Springs newspaper printed a Sears advertisement that encouraged children to call Santa, listing a phone number. A boy called. But he reached the Continental Air Defense Command, now NORAD, a joint U.S. and Canadian effort to spot potential enemy attacks. Tensions were growing with the Soviet Union, along with anxieties about nuclear war. Air Force Col. Harry W. Shoup picked up an emergency-only “red phone” and was greeted by a tiny voice that began to recite a Christmas wish list. “He went on a little bit, and he takes a breath, then says, ‘Hey, you’re not Santa,’” Shoup told The Associated Press in 1999. Realizing an explanation would be lost on the youngster, Shoup summoned a deep, jolly voice and replied, “Ho, ho, ho! Yes, I am Santa Claus. Have you been a good boy?” Shoup said he learned from the boy’s mother that Sears mistakenly printed the top-secret number. He hung up, but the phone soon rang again with a young girl reciting her Christmas list. Fifty calls a day followed, he said. In the pre-digital age, the agency used a 60-by-80-foot (18-by-24-meter) plexiglass map of North America to track unidentified objects. A staff member jokingly drew Santa and his sleigh over the North Pole. The tradition was born. “Note to the kiddies,” began an AP story from Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, 1955. “Santa Claus Friday was assured safe passage into the United States by the Continental Air Defense Command.” In a likely reference to the Soviets, the article noted that Santa was guarded against possible attack from “those who do not believe in Christmas.” Some grinchy journalists have nitpicked Shoup’s story, questioning whether a misprint or a misdial prompted the boy’s call. In 2014, tech news site Gizmodo cited an International News Service story from Dec. 1, 1955, about a child’s call to Shoup. Published in the Pasadena Independent, the article said the child reversed two digits in the Sears number. “When a childish voice asked COC commander Col. Harry Shoup, if there was a Santa Claus at the North Pole, he answered much more roughly than he should — considering the season: ‘There may be a guy called Santa Claus at the North Pole, but he’s not the one I worry about coming from that direction,'” Shoup said in the brief piece. In 2015, The Atlantic magazine doubted the flood of calls to the secret line, while noting that Shoup had a flair for public relations. Phone calls aside, Shoup was indeed media savvy. In 1986, he told the Scripps Howard News Service that he recognized an opportunity when a staff member drew Santa on the glass map in 1955. A lieutenant colonel promised to have it erased. But Shoup said, “You leave it right there,” and summoned public affairs. Shoup wanted to boost morale for the troops and public alike. “Why, it made the military look good — like we’re not all a bunch of snobs who don’t care about Santa Claus,” he said. Shoup died in 2009. His children told the StoryCorps podcast in 2014 that it was a misprinted Sears ad that prompted the phone calls. “And later in life he got letters from all over the world,” said Terri Van Keuren, a daughter. “People saying ‘Thank you, Colonel, for having, you know, this sense of humor.’” NORAD’s tradition is one of the few modern additions to the centuries-old Santa story that have endured, according to Gerry Bowler, a Canadian historian who spoke to the AP in 2010. Ad campaigns or movies try to “kidnap” Santa for commercial purposes, said Bowler, who wrote “Santa Claus: A Biography.” NORAD, by contrast, takes an essential element of Santa’s story and views it through a technological lens. In a recent interview with the AP, Air Force Lt. Gen. Case Cunningham explained that NORAD radars in Alaska and Canada — known as the northern warning system — are the first to detect Santa. He leaves the North Pole and typically heads for the international dateline in the Pacific Ocean. From there he moves west, following the night. “That’s when the satellite systems we use to track and identify targets of interest every single day start to kick in,” Cunningham said. “A probably little-known fact is that Rudolph’s nose that glows red emanates a lot of heat. And so those satellites track (Santa) through that heat source.” NORAD has an app and website, www.noradsanta.org , that will track Santa on Christmas Eve from 4 a.m. to midnight, mountain standard time. People can call 1-877-HI-NORAD to ask live operators about Santa’s location from 6 a.m. to midnight, mountain time.