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As the event drew to a close, participants left with a renewed sense of inspiration and a deeper understanding of the transformative power of AI. The discussions at Renji had not only shed light on the challenges and opportunities in the field of AI but had also sparked new ideas and collaborations that promised to drive innovation and progress in the years to come.Reflections on Christmas past and present | Pius Kamau

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — If the Giants' franchise-record 10th straight loss proved anything, it's that New York could use a young franchise quarterback. Rookie Michael Penix Jr. showed what a young QB can do on Sunday against the Giants, who need to learn from it. The No. 8 overall pick in the draft, Penix played a nearly flawless game in his first career start to help the Falcons thrash the woeful Giants 34-7 in their best performance in weeks. The Giants gambled in 2019 that Daniel Jones would be their franchise QB and it really never panned out. The one exception was the 2022 season, when the No. 6 overall pick had a career year and led New York to a 9-7-1 record and a playoff berth in the first season after Joe Schoen was hired as general manager and Brian Daboll was named coach. The Giants even won a playoff game. With the release of Jones last month, the Giants (2-13) are now a team without a quarterback who can perform at the level required of an NFL starter. Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock have split the last four starts but neither has provided much of a spark for the league's worst offense. Lock handed the Falcons the game with two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns. To turn things around next season, the Giants must find a quarterback. “I’d say it’s very important,” Daboll said Monday. New York is going to have a high pick in the draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in late April. It could even be the No. 1 overall selection. Choosing the right quarterback is going to be hard. There isn't a can't-miss choice in 2025 draft and forcing one early would be a mistake. Unless the Giants are convinced that Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe or someone else is the next franchise player, they have have so many needs that it would be better to wheel and deal and fill as many holes as possible. Even if the Giants take a quarterback in the second round, there's bound to be someone available who has a chance to be better than what they have now. The calendar. The season ends in less than two weeks. The franchise is in disarray, and a shakeup appears likely. Daboll's future as the coach is not bright, considering the current skid and two straight losing seasons. Schoen has to share the blame and so do co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch, who hired the GM and coach. LB Darius Muasau. The sixth-round draft pick out of UCLA has started the last three games since Bobby Okereke (back) was hurt and eventually put on injured reserve last week. Muasau had 11 tackles Sunday along with a quarterback hit and a tackle for a loss. He made the defensive calls after LB Micah McFadden left with a neck injury. Lock. In his starts, Lock has had three interceptions returned for touchdowns. He also lost a fumble on a strip-sack at Atlanta. Lock sustained a shoulder injury during the game and had an MRI on Monday. Besides Lock and McFadden, S Jason Pinnock (eye) also left the game. C John Michael Schmitz and RB Tyrone Tracy were evaluated for ankle injuries on Monday. 1 — Thanks to the Raiders' victory over the Jaguars, the Giants will have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft with two more losses. For the ninth and final time, the Giants will try to find a way to win at MetLife Stadium. New York is 0-8 heading into Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Its only other winless season at home was in 1974 when New York played at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut, while Giants Stadium was being built. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 12/23/2024In the world of sports, there are often stories of athletes who, despite being at the pinnacle of their careers in terms of salary, find themselves sidelined and labeled as underachievers. In Beijing, the capital city of China known for its rich history and bustling sports scene, one such tale stands out as the most awkward case of a top earner turning into a benchwarmer and being deemed a "flop."

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I hope you had a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas Day. These few days in between Christmas and New Year can really seem to drag on for some people, for others it’s a time for full speed as they may be back in work or rushing around the sales looking for bargains; others are still in full family visiting or hosting mode. Perhaps you’re off to a pantomime or a family night at the cinema. I always use these days as a chance for some self-reflection. As the festive frenzy subsides, it’s a chance to pause, take stock, and contemplate. Self-reflection is a powerful tool that can help us gain insights into ourselves, our experiences, and our goals. By taking the time to look back on the past year, we can identify our successes, learn from our mistakes, and set intentions for the future. So, as we look forward to the next few days of eating turkey sandwiches and eating the last of the chocolates off the tree, why not settle yourself down somewhere, and ponder over the following. • What were the highlights of the past year? Take your time with this one, it’s easy to forget all the good things which have happened over a 12-month long period. Try to allow yourself a few minutes to ‘get in the moment’ and remember all the good things that have happened. • What were the challenges you faced? Life throws lemons at all of us from time to time, so don’t dwell on this one too much. • What lessons did you learn? Thinking back to how you faced those challenges, which ones were you able to bounce back from, and how did you deal with them. Perhaps you surprised yourself with how well you dealt with a certain situation that arose. • What are your hopes and dreams for 2025? This is my favourite one, allow yourself as long as you like to think of all the great things you could do in the year ahead. It’s always good to take some time to reflect, if there is anything you wish you had done differently in the past 12 months, then use it as a guide for the future, not as a source of regret from the past. This will allow you to start to think about the New Year with excitement and purpose. I’ll be back next week, so whatever you are doing on New Year’s Eve, take care and have a good one. Martin Furber is a therapist qualified in various modalities and an Instructor Member of Mental Health First Aid England. Please remember the Samaritans are open 24/7 throughout the Christmas period on 116 123. NHS 111 (Option 2) You can also to text SHOUT to 85258 Papyrus Hopeline for people under 35 – Open 24/7 0800 068 4141 Campaign Against Living Miserably 0800 58 58 58 Service for Men Open 5pm – Midnight

Looking ahead, Xiaomi Automobile shows no signs of slowing down its growth momentum. With a robust pipeline of new electric vehicle models set to be launched in the coming years, the brand is poised to further increase its market share and expand its reach to new regions. By continuing to innovate and push the boundaries of electric vehicle technology, Xiaomi is well-positioned to become a dominant player in the automotive industry.

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Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rulesATLANTA , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KORE) ("KORE" or the "Company"), the global pure-play Internet of Things ("IoT") hyperscaler and provider of IoT Connectivity, Solutions, and Analytics, today announced it has received notification (the "Acceptance Letter") from the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") that the NYSE has accepted the Company's previously-submitted plan (the "Plan") to regain compliance with the NYSE's continued listing standards set forth in Section 802.01B of the NYSE Listed Company Manual relating to minimum market capitalization and stockholders' equity. In the Acceptance Letter, the NYSE granted the Company an 18-month period from September 12, 2024 (the "Plan Period") to regain compliance with the continued listing standards. As part of the Plan, the Company is required to provide the NYSE quarterly updates regarding its progress towards the goals and initiatives in the Plan. In the Plan, Kore included details regarding previously reported operational restructuring activities, as well as an outlook on the Company's business. The Company expects its common stock will continue to be listed on the NYSE during the Plan Period, subject to the Company adherence to the Plan and compliance with other applicable NYSE continued listing standards. The Company's receipt of such notification from the NYSE does not affect the Company's business, operations or reporting requirements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "guidance," "project," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expected progress with the Company's compliance plan submitted to the NYSE, expected compliance with continued listing standards of the NYSE and expected continued listing of the Company's common stock on the NYSE. These statements are based on various assumptions and on the current expectations of KORE's management. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor or other person as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of KORE. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including general economic, financial, legal, political and business conditions and changes in domestic and foreign markets; the potential effects of COVID-19; risks related to the rollout of KORE's business and the timing of expected business milestones; risks relating to the integration of KORE's acquired companies, including the acquisition of Twilio's IoT business, changes in the assumptions underlying KORE's expectations regarding its future business; our ability to negotiate and sign a definitive contract with a customer in our sales funnel; our ability to realize some or all of estimates relating to customer contracts as revenue, including any contractual options available to customers or contractual periods that are subject to termination for convenience provisions; the effects of competition on KORE's future business; and the outcome of judicial proceedings to which KORE is, or may become a party. If the risks materialize or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that KORE presently does not know or that KORE currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect KORE's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. KORE anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause these assessments to change. However, while KORE may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, KORE specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing KORE's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. KORE Investor Contact: Vik Vijayvergiya Vice President, IR, Corporate Development and Strategy vvijayvergiya@korewireless.com (770) 280-0324 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kore-announces-nyse-acceptance-of-plan-to-regain-listing-compliance-302338621.html SOURCE KORE Group Holdings, Inc.