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Crippling IAF gaps force government to set up panel for new road mapGoogle today announced the launch of Android XR , an operating system created for extended reality (XR) headsets and smart glasses. Android XR is Google's equivalent of visionOS, the operating system that runs on the Apple Vision Pro headset. Android XR is designed for the "next generation of computing," and Google has teamed up with Samsung for the operating system. Google is providing a preview of Android XR to developers as of today, allowing them to start building apps and games for future Android XR devices that will compete with the Vision Pro and VR headsets from Meta. The first headset that runs Android XR will be designed by Samsung, and it is set to launch in 2025. Android XR and Samsung's headset will support being fully immersed in a virtual environment or staying present in the real world, similar to how Apple allows ‌Apple Vision Pro‌ users to adjust the Vision Pro immersion level by activating or shutting out the real world view provided by cameras. Android XR will include Gemini, Google's AI assistant, and it will offer device controls and insight into what the wearer is seeing. Google says that Gemini will be able to help users plan, research topics, and get task guidance. YouTube will be available to watch on a "virtual big screen," and Google Photos will support 3D images. An immersive view will be available for Google Maps, and Chrome will support multiple virtual screens for multitasking. Google says that mobile and tablet apps from Google Play will work with Android XR "right out of the box," with more immersive content made for XR coming in 2025. As for smart glasses, Android XR will provide one-tap access to Google Gemini. Google is planning to test prototype glasses running Android XR with a small group of users in the near future.Ireland embraced data centers that the AI boom needs. Now they're consuming too much of its energy

Welcome back to Diabetes Dialogue: Technology, Therapeutics, & Real-World Perspectives! In this episode of Diabetes Dialogue: Technology, Therapeutics, & Real-World Perspectives , hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, an endocrine clinical pharmacist, director of Education and Training in Diabetes Technology, and codirector of Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy at the Cleveland Clinic, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, program director of Diabetes Technology at University Hospitals Diabetes and Metabolic Care Center, explore recent advancements in incretin-based therapies, highlighting their transformative potential for diabetes management and weight loss. The episode opens with a detailed discussion on Amgen’s maridebart cafraglutide (MariTide; AMG-133), an investigational antibody peptide conjugate offering remarkable efficacy for obesity and overweight in Phase 2 trial data. At 52 weeks, participants without type 2 diabetes (T2D) experienced an average weight loss of ~20% with MariTide treatment without a weight loss plateau, while those with T2D achieved up to a ~17% average reduction without a plateau. The hosts underscored the potential impact of this type of therapy, particularly in addressing adherence challenges posed by the more frequent dosing schedules of current options. Hosts cited the potential safety concerns, but noted that AMG-133 could represent a significant step forward in managing obesity and related metabolic disorders. The conversation then shifted to a head-to-head comparison of two leading incretin therapies for obesity: tirzepatide (Zepbound) and semaglutide (Wegovy). Tirzepatide emerged as a frontrunner in the SURMOUNT-5 trial, contributing to a mean body weight reduction of 20.2% versus 13.7% achieved with semaglutide. Isaacs and Bellini discuss how these findings might influence clinical decision-making, emphasizing the importance of tailoring treatment plans to individual patient needs. They also touch on the practical implications of these therapies in both obesity and diabetes care, given the growing prevalence of these conditions. In the final segment, Isaacs and Bellini addressed a critical safety issue: the proliferation of non-FDA-approved compounded glucgaon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) released a statement warning against these unregulated formulations due to concerns over safety, quality control, and potential adverse effects. Despite the growing popularity of compounded versions as a lower-cost alternative, the hosts stressed the importance of prioritizing patient safety. They advised clinicians to steer patients toward evidence-based, FDA-approved therapies that have undergone rigorous testing and demonstrated consistent efficacy and safety profiles. Relevant disclosures for Isaacs include Eli Lilly and Company, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Abbott Diabetes Care, Dexcom, Medtronic, and others. Relevant disclosures for Bellini include Abbott Diabetes Care, MannKind, Provention Bio, and others.Jaland Lowe, Pitt charge past LSU in second half to move to 6-0Sam Altman ChatGPT maker OpenAI 's CEO, Sam Altman is unhappy with the famed investor Marc Andreessen 's description of AI meetings with the United States government. Altman has gone to the extent of disputing the same. recently shared his concerns about discussions he had with staff from the Joe Biden administration. He suggested that they appeared to want to regulate AI in a way that would favor just two or three major companies, effectively sidelining others through stringent regulations. According to a report in TechCrunch, although Andreessen did not directly name OpenAI, it was implied that the company might stand to benefit from such an arrangement. However, OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, dismissed these claims as a "conspiracy theory" during a podcast appearance with Bari Weiss this week. “We were in the room with them, along with other companies and the administration,” Altman said. “But there was never any conversation like, ‘Here’s our conspiracy theory —- we’re going to make it so only a few companies can build AI, and you have to do what we say.’ Never anything like that.” Regardless of the dispute, Altman and other tech industry leaders seem to be distancing themselves from the Biden administration, with reports of millions of dollars being donated to Donald Trump ’s inaugural fund.

Carlsquare Advises Boomi on Acquisition of Data Integration Provider RiveryCLEVELAND, OH / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2024 / Mace Security International (OTCQB:MACE) (the "Company") announces the completion of the merger (the "Merger") contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") dated October 12, 2024 by and among W Electric Intermediate Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Parent"), Mace Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub"), the Company and a representative of the Company's stockholders (the "Stockholders' Representative"). Charles A. Gaddis was appointed as the Stockholders' Representative at the Special Meeting of its stockholders held on December 3, 2024. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into the Company, effective December 6, 2024, with the Company being the surviving company. As a result of the Merger, the Company becomes a private company wholly owned by Parent and the shares of the Company will no longer be quoted on the OTC QB Market following the close of trading on December 6, 2024. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), (i) each share of common stock of the Company issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the Excluded Shares (as defined in the Merger Agreement), and the Dissenting Shares (as defined in the Merger Agreement), if any) was cancelled and ceased to exist in exchange for the right to receive US $0.015777 in cash per share without interest and potential additional contingent consideration pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement (the "Per Share Consideration"). In accordance with the Merger Agreement, Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, as paying agent, has been engaged to distribute Letters of Transmittal to registered holders of Company shares. Registered holders of Company shares will be required to submit a duly completed Letter of Transmittal and the share certificate(s) and/or direct registration system advice(s) representing their Company shares to Equiniti Trust Company, LLC in order to receive the Per Share Consideration under the Merger Agreement. If you have any questions or require further information about the procedures to complete your Letter of Transmittal, please contact Equiniti Trust Company, LLC at 718-921-8317 or toll-free (within North America) at 877-248-6417 for further information. Shareholders whose Company shares are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, bank, trust company or other nominee should contact their nominee regarding the receipt of the Per Share Consideration. About Mace Security International, Inc. Mace® Security International, Inc. (MACE) is a globally recognized leader in personal safety and security. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the Company has spent more than 40 years designing and manufacturing consumer and tactical products for personal defense and security under its world-renowned Mace® Brand - the original trusted brand of defense spray products. The Company also offers aerosol defense sprays and tactical products for law enforcement and security professionals worldwide through its Mace® Take Down® brand, KUROS!® Brand personal safety products, Vigilant® Brand alarms, and Tornado® Brand pepper spray and stun guns. MACE® distributes and supports Mace® Brand products through mass market retailers, wholesale distributors, independent dealers, Amazon.com , Mace.com , and other channels. For more information, visit www.mace.com . Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements and information included in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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Over on SuspectFile, Marco A. De Felice writes: This interview provides a detailed look at Dragon Ransomware, a group active in the cybercrime landscape that combines a defined organizational structure with advanced technological expertise. Their statements shed light on operational elements and motivations that help to better understand the internal dynamics of these illicit activities. Dragon RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service) officially began operations on July 9, 2024. Unlike conventional ransomware groups driven primarily by economic gains or political goals, Dragon positions itself as a revolutionary entity in the field of cybersecurity. The group claims to pursue a mission combining “social justice” and resistance to economic exploitation, targeting powerful entities while protecting the vulnerable. This declared ethos sets them apart from other actors in the field, framing their actions within a controversial narrative of “cyber resistance.” Specifically, they describe themselves as defenders of marginalized communities, citing injustices faced by civilians in the Gaza Strip as a principal driver of their activities. From a technical perspective, Dragon Ransomware demonstrates significant expertise in hacking, social engineering, and programming in languages such as C and Python. Their encryption techniques, which combine AES-CBC 256 and RSA algorithms, establish a highly secure framework that prevents data recovery without their cooperation. Read the interview at SuspectFile.NICEVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Aaliyah Nye scored 15 points and No. 23 Alabama coasted to an 83-33 win over Alabama State on Monday at the Emerald Coast Classic. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * NICEVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Aaliyah Nye scored 15 points and No. 23 Alabama coasted to an 83-33 win over Alabama State on Monday at the Emerald Coast Classic. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? NICEVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Aaliyah Nye scored 15 points and No. 23 Alabama coasted to an 83-33 win over Alabama State on Monday at the Emerald Coast Classic. Sarah Ashlee Barker and Karly Weathers both added 12 points for the Crimson Tide (7-0). Zaay Green had 11. Barker, Weathers and Green combined to go 12 of 16 from the field as Alabama shot 51% and made 23 of 34 free throws. Cordasia Harris had eight points for the Hornets (2-3), who shot 27.5% and had 28 turnovers while being outrebounded by 17. Alabama entered ranked 17th in scoring offense through the first two weeks of the season, averaging 87.3 points per game. Barker opened the scoring and contributed another layup before her 3-pointer made it 14-0. The Tide led 26-8 after one quarter. Alabama also had a 13-2 run in the second quarter and Weathers had a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to lead 46-20 at halftime. Alabama plays the winner of UAB-Clemson on Tuesday and the Hornets face the loser. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball AdvertisementChristmas Santa Claus rally in Wall Street, US Stock Market: Will S&P 500 disappoint traders, investors this year?

A law prohibiting the use of foreign currencies for payments and transactions within Nigeria passed First Reading Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, the head of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, sponsored the bill The proposed law mandated that all domestic financial transactions, including salaries and payments, be conducted in Naira CHECK OUT: Don't let unemployment hold you back. Start your digital marketing journey today. Legit.ng journalist Zainab Iwayemi has 5-year-experience covering the Economy, Technology, and Capital Market. A bill to prohibit using foreign currencies for payments and transactions within Nigeria passed First Reading on the Red Chamber floor on Tuesday, reaffirming the Naira's dominance and restoring confidence in the currency. The bill was sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, who also serves as the head of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation and titled "A Bill for an Act to Alter the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, No. 7, to Prohibit the Use of Foreign Currencies for Remuneration and Other Related Matters." Read also “Anti-people, hopeless”: PDP rejects Tinubu’s N47.9trn 2025 budget, tells National Assembly what to do He described the widespread use of foreign currencies, such as the US dollar and the British pound sterling, for domestic transactions as a colonial remnant and pointed out that the current pattern devalues the Naira . PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! “The use of the Dollar, Pound Sterling, and other foreign currencies for domestic transactions continues to hinder Nigeria’s economic independence.” To force foreign buyers to buy Nigerian currency and increase its value, the proposed legislation required that salaries, payments, and all domestic financial operations—including those involving expatriates—be carried out in Naira. Additionally, it mandated that crude oil sales and other exports be sold only in the Naira denomination. If the Bill becomes law, it would outlaw the parallel market, or informal forex, which Senator Nwoko claimed threatened the legitimate economy . The new legislation would also promote economic independence, according to the MP who represents Delta North. Read also Customs sound alarm on how smuggled rice, fuel worsens Nigeria's forex crisis “This bill is about reclaiming our monetary independence and fostering national pride by prioritizing the Naira for domestic and international transactions.” Senator Nwoko compared it to the Dirham, the currency of Morocco, pointing out that the North African nation's currency has been boosted by its exclusive usage for domestic financial operations. “Nigeria, with its vast natural resources and dynamic population, has the potential to achieve and surpass Morocco’s success.” CBN alerts Nigerians on fake foreign currency transfers Legit.ng reported that the CBN has alerted Nigerians, warning them against fraudulent SWIFT messages and unsubstantiated claims about foreign currency transfers allegedly held up in Nigerian banks or CBN itself. The apex bank expressed readiness to contact law enforcement agencies to probe and prosecute persons making such claims. The warning comes amid a surge in petitions from individuals, law firms, government agencies, and private entities claiming that foreign currencies sent to their accounts by foreign organisations have yet to be credited. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ngAurora Mayor Richard Irvin focused on innovation and technology during his fourth and final State of the City address of the year on Wednesday night. The mayor decided to break his State of the City address this year into quarterly speeches, each focusing on a different theme. During the speech on Wednesday, which was held at the Aurora factory and headquarters of Gripple Inc., Irvin said that Aurora has a history of innovation, such as its early adoption of electric street lights, and the city is continuing to embrace that spirit as it heads into the future. “Aurora is no longer simply the City of Lights. We are becoming a city of bytes, bandwidth and breakthroughs. We’re becoming the City of Light Speed,” he said. Irvin declared the state of innovation and technology in Aurora is “community focused, commerce driven and competitively positioned to make Aurora a ‘smart city’ for others to model for years to come.” While the city has made “significant strides” in recent years to be a regional hub of innovation through partnering with tech companies, local startups and academic institutions, it is also working toward a “digitally-inclusive future” through projects like expanding access to broadband internet and “smart city initiatives,” according to Irvin. He said Aurora has attracted investments from businesses like CyrusOne, which have driven economic growth and created high-paying jobs in the community. The city is also the site of the first-ever “smart neighborhood” by Nicor Gas and Habitat for Humanity, which is a planned community with 17 affordable and carbon neutral single-family homes, he said. However, the city also understands that innovation also comes from “the entrepreneurial spirit of individuals with bold ideas,” which is why it has “prioritized fostering an environment where small businesses and startups can thrive” through initiatives like technology incubators, business mentorships programs and funding opportunities, Irvin said. Aurora’s city government has itself made a number of technological advances, including the launch of its new open data portals for many city departments, such as the police department and the mayor’s office of economic development, with more set to be launched soon, he said. Technological advancements like upgraded cameras and cybersecurity upgrades have also helped to make the city safer, Irvin said. The city’s recently launched Destination Aurora app was also highlighted during Irvin’s speech. The app allows users to explore and book downtown dining, shows and hotels all in one place. But innovation within Aurora goes beyond technology, according to Irvin. He said city staff is working to solve social issues through creative programs and practices such as the Financial Empowerment Center and the new Aurora Promise program, which looks to give all kindergarten students in Aurora an educational savings account with a starting balance of $50. Aurora is continuing to look to the future and how new technology will impact it as it is developing a “comprehensive policy strategy and road map” around generative artificial intelligence, according to Irvin. He said that the “initiative aims to address unique challenges and harness the transformative potential” of generative artificial intelligence. rsmith@chicagotribune.com“Wicked” isn’t only playing in multiplexes this holiday season. The long-running musical can also continue to be seen live at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway for the 21st consecutive year. Mary Kate Morrissey (Elphaba) and Alexandra Socha (Glinda) lead the current cast; the pair took over the iconic roles back in April of this year. “She is the person I’m supposed to be doing this with every single day,” Morrissey told Broadway Direct . “We’re both so dedicated to the story and being earnest with the characters and not trying to prove that we have this riff or whatever it is. It’s more important that the friendship shines in the story, and I think that that being important to us shows through our show.” If you want to see Elphaba, Glinda and The Wizard IRL, it isn’t too late to make your way down to Oz Midtown Manhattan. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one show over the next few months was $113 before fees on Vivid Seats. Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $117 to $492 before fees . While that’s a bit more expensive than seeing Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo on the big screen (even if you get popcorn and a soda), it’s hard to put a price on hearing “Popular” and ‘Defying Gravity” live. To find the performance for you, our team has everything you need to know about seeing “Wicked” on Broadway below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. “Wicked” 2024-25 schedule Like most Broadway shows, “Wicked,” has a standard eight show a week schedule running from Tuesday through Sunday (although there is a Monday performance Thanksgiving week). However, there is one unconventional aspect to the calendar. Rather than have your typical two shows on Wednesdays, “Wicked” has afternoon and evening shows on Sundays. Matinees take place Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. To find the show that makes the most sense for you, we recommend reviewing the beloved, Tony Award-winning musical’s schedule here . The Broadway show runs 2 hours and 45 minutes. There is a 15-minute intermission. “Wicked” outside New York Elphaba and Glinda aren’t just playing New York City this year. Here’s where else you can see “Wicked” live these next few months: “Wicked” cast Rather than make you wait until you have a playbill in hand, we did the homework for you and found out a bit about each of “Wicked’s” five most notable cast members. Mary Kate Morrissey (Elphaba): The 35-year-old lead is the 25th Elphaba in the musical’s history. Prior to taking the role, she spent a decade touring “Wicked” in 92 cities as the green witch. Elphaba isn’t the only role Morrissey’s played though — she’s also acted in “Mean Girls” and “Hair.” Alexandra Socha (Glinda): This is not Socha’s first Broadway gig. On top of her role as Glinda, she appeared in “Head Over Heels,” “Brighton Beach Memoirs” and “Spring Awakening.” You may have also seen her in “Red Oaks,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Evil.” Donna McKechnie (Madame Morrible): In 1976, McKechnie received the Tony Award for her work in “A Chorus Line.” Nearly 50 years late, she’s still going strong on stage. The 82-year-old vet has performed in innumerable Broadway shows and films like “The Little Prince” and “Every Little Step.” Brad Oscar (The Wizard): It’s certainly possible Oscar looks familiar. He’s shown up in TV shows like “Smash” and “The Good Wife” as well as the films “Ghost Town” and “The Producers.” On Broadway, he received a Tony nomination for his work in “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “The Producers.” Jordan Litz (Fiyero): “Wicked” is Litz’s Broadway debut. In addition to national touring and regional roles in shows like “Legally Blonde” and numerous Walt Disney World productions. He also competed as a swimmer in the 2012 US Olympic Trials. Want to match more names to faces? Check out “Wicked’s” full cast list, complete with full bios, here . Huge musicals on Broadway in 2024-25 There’s a truly staggering number of great shows running in midtown Manhattan this year (and next). Here are just five of our favorite musicals you won’t want to miss in the near future. • “Hamilton” • “Book of Mormon” • “Six” • “& Juliet” • “The Outsiders” Want to catch a concert too? Check out our list of all the 2025 Grammy nominees on tour to find the show for you. Why you should trust ‘Post Wanted’ by the New York Post This article was written by Matt Levy , New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeksThe phenomenal and exceptional rise of Donald Trump is comparable to US exceptionalism itself as his chequered presence and Trumpism of the last ten years can match any Hollywood blockbuster. Exceptionalism is caused by a number of factors. American exceptionalism, with primacy of economics over politics, is both a product of its history and geography. Trump’s rise and consolidation reflects a sea change in the political landscape of a nation that had Life Magazine describe in 1941 the 20th century as “an American century”. This psyche allowed a rank outsider with impressive economic success to occupy the position of the President of the US in 2016 and in 2024. Those who thought 2016 to be a freak event had to concede that Trumpism is a reflection of his support among a majority of voters. In the post Second World War period, the hegemony of the US based order supported by the containment theory was possible due to the decline of the great European powers in general and the exit of Germany in particular. The Soviet led bloc was never a match or a threat to American domination. Richard Nixon confidently declared that the US president was irrelevant for internal governance as the dominant social, economic and racial issues had been resolved perfectly well. Dahl’s theory of polyarchy and Lipset’s attribution that politics has become dull restricting it to decide ‘a nickel here and a nickel there’ aptly summarized this perception. So did the debate on End of Ideology and Marcuse’s One-Dimensional Man. But this equilibrium was shattered in the 1990s with the inauguration of the Clinton presidency in 1993. In an upset election, Bill Clinton defeated the incumbent, George H. W. Bush. Ross Perot, the third candidate polled 19 per cent of the popular vote upsetting Bush’s apple cart and also propelling the little-known Democrat Governor of Arkansas, Clinton to the White House. The Clinton Administration’s initiation of NAFTA, an economic union in North America which included Mexico as well, contained grave implications for USA’s internal economic arrangements and concerns for blue-collar workers, the mainstay in a formidable democratic coalition since the New Deal. Perot opposed both NAFTA and the move of shifting the manufacturing base of the US to China. The collapse of communism saw the emergence of a unipolar world. Liberal triumphalism accompanied by extending democracy by force resulted in pushing the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation to the borders of the post-Soviet Russian federation. George W. Bush refined the concept after 9/11 by fabricating falsehood in Iraq and elsewhere. He resurrected the Dulles doctrine that one who is not with the US is against it. Advertisement President Barack Obama continued with the major planks of both Clinton and Bush Jr. administrations with no indication of a significant policy shift even after the 2008 financial crash. Sandel blames the Clinton years for deregulation of the financial industry and for doing “little to address growing inequality and the influence of money on politics”. Obama “showed that progressive politics can speak a language of moral and spiritual purpose” but that wasn’t reflected in his presidency. He also appointed the economic advisers who supported financial deregulation during Clinton’s presidency. He bailed out banks without making them accountable and offered little help for ordinary citizens who lost their homes. “All these fuelled popular protest across the political spectrum. On the left, it prompted the Occupy Movement and the candidacy of Bernie Sanders. And on the right, it prompted the Tea Party Movement and the election of Trump”. Cynicism has replaced the approval of inequality due to hard work, innovation and puritan ethics, and the corporatism of the US economy has raised suspicions of an unaccountable deep state machine operating against the majority convincing the latter of minority tyranny. This scenario was further complicated with the spectacular rise of China and its admission to the WTO in 2001. In 2016, Brexit followed by Trump’s surprise victory defeating Hillary Clinton challenged the aforesaid aggressive policy that was pursued vigorously for a quarter century. Hillary’s over-emphasis on identity politics moved the Democratic Party away from the coalition that made it a mainstream majoritarian party after having dismantled the Daley machine in its stormy Chicago Convention held in 1968. The social security and solidarity which was part of the New Deal was pushed to the background. In 2016, the Democratic party found solace in the fact that Trump, like other Republicans Nixon and George W. Bush, had secured victory by electoral college votes and not by popular votes. But that was shattered in 2024. Biden’s victory in 2019 and Trump’s antics after losing the presidency including the 6 January episode in 2020 convinced the Democratic leadership that Trump’s challenge was over and that it has regained its popular support. Trump’s four years at best were an aberration. But the euphoria was short lived as Trump despite fighting his legal battles continued to maintain his presence on the political scene, and clinched the nomination for 2024 presidency. He regained his importance with a formidable presence after effortlessly trouncing all the other Republican aspirants in the primaries. He demonstrated, in a political career of only a decade, that a rank outsider can occupy the pivotal position fighting all odds. Bravery and tenacity are valued attributes in a system that combines the position of a head of the state and that of the government. Biden as president ignored the economic issues that were affecting the overwhelming majority of his supporters. The wages of an American worker remained stagnant while that of his counterpart in China increased four-fold. An average American also perceives that there is no centre of power in Washington with an ability to deal with galloping inflation. While maintaining tariffs imposed by Trump on China there was no visible effect either on revamping manufacturing or on the expected consequent increase in the number of bluecollar workers. Trump reiterated the issues that he raised in his first term, namely revitalizing the manufacturing base of the US, along with the insecurity, isolation and alienation of the working class who lacked a college degree. He rejected the domination of an Ivy League meritocratic urban-based privileged elite that C. Wright Mills theorised in his notion of the power elite in the 1950s, as it has brought in a new caste system with its contempt for a vast under-class in American politics. As a result of all these factors Trump dislodged the Democrats in many predominantly Democratic states and also in the seven swing states to emerge as a leader of reconciliation committed to restoring American pride. (The writers, respectively, are retired Professors of Political Science of the University of Delhi and the Jesus and Mary College) Advertisement

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It now appears former Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover is receiving more money than previously reported. Glover admitted on Friday she has two agreements with the school - one was a buyout of her 5-year contract with the school if she agreed to retire early. The other is to continue working for the university as a President emeritus helping raise money and recruit new students. The two contracts total $1.7 million. "There's no guilt feelings. I have a retirement package," Glover said. "It's like someone asked you, would you give up your retirement package? No. You don't ask someone to give up their retirement package. That goes beyond the bounds of decency to ask me to give up a retirement package especially if I'm still doing a lot of work for the university." Glover failed to mention the existence of the second contract when she sat down with NewsChannel 5 Investigates earlier this week. “It’s not only fair what they paid me, it’s owed.” But she insists state lawmakers knew about the agreement. Glover said this is money she earned and continues to earn. Board members voted unanimously Friday to urge interim TSU president Ronald Johnson to end Glover's agreement. They said this deal was signed by the old Board of Trustees — not long before state lawmakers voted to replace the entire board. All of this came to light as we learned just how bad the university's financial problems are. In October the school was forced to lay off 114 employees to cut costs. This month, state leaders said the school would have to make bigger cuts, including degree programs and tenured professors. The state has been providing emergency funds this semester to keep the school afloat. But state leaders said that can't continue. The TSU Board of Trustees met this week to discuss the dire financial situation. Without financial intervention, the school would end the school year $46 million in the hole. Even after tapping into multiple school resources, it's likely the school will have just $3 million in cash at the end of next semester. This fall, the school eliminated ads at the Nashville International Airport, cut band trips to away football games and nixed the football team staying at a hotel near the Tennessee Titans stadium before home football games. The school is traveling in golf carts on campus, not vehicles, to keep fuel costs down. They are also repurposing assets, like furniture. The school also eliminated 117 contracts that duplicated services, saving $3.5 million. Trustees didn't discuss cutting into degree programs or tenured professors, despite the enrollment figures plummeting at the only public HBCU in the state. The school posted its fall enrollment figures in early November. Those show that the university only had 6,310 students enrolled for fall classes. In 2023, the school started the year with 8,198 students. So far for the spring, only 3,542 students have enrolled for the spring at TSU — which is less than projected. The school figured 4,390 students. Glover said she was asked to leave TSU two years ago State lawmakers recently chastised TSU for still having Glover on the payroll. Glover clarified that state lawmakers knew about her retirement package since they forced her to retire. "They sent a posse to me," Glover said on Wednesday to NewsChannel 5 Investigates . "To ask me to retire immediately. I didn't do that at the time. But I did know at some point we would come to a point where I would retire. This was key legislators telling me to retire. They were cowards. They sent others to me — people I trusted to talk to me about retiring. It was a very carefully constructed decision and agreement. What is this hypocrisy that's going on?" Glover calls these latest questions about her retirement package is just another example of the state trying to distract from the fact it has unfunded TSU for decades. So, she has no intentions of going back on the agreement that forced her to step down as president.Installing 8TB Of Additional High-Speed Storage On My PS5 ProOver 18,000 in Mexico register to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judges in new system

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