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The dramatic toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian regime at the hands of rebel forces this weekend could have far-reaching consequences for Syria, global and regional powers, and alliances. It also may prove to be a replay of earlier events in Iraq courtesy the western powers. Over the past fortnight, rebel forces led by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) carried out a lightning-fast offensive across Syria, seizing key cities along the way. The faction finally claimed the capital Damascus at the weekend (7 December), prompting President Bashar al-Assad to flee the country and seek refuge in Russia. The overthrow of Assad was greeted cautiously by Western nations who are wary of the potential for further bloodshed and of a power vacuum in Syria, if a chaotic and contested transition of leadership takes place. But it would not be wrong to say that these Western powers themselves will take decisions which may lead Syria to further chaos. An example of this was evident when in-spite of American president-elect Donald Trump claiming on social media that ‘It’s NOT our war.’ However, the Biden administration and Israel started aerial pounding to eliminate alleged chemical weapons in Syria. It reminds one of the Iraq story, and the future events might be duplication of it yet again. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that it has struck more than 75 targets, including ISIS leaders, operatives, and camps, to ensure that the group does not take advantage of the chaotic situation following the end of Assad’s rule. Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Monday that the country targeted suspected chemical weapons sites in Syria while asserting that the strikes were aimed at preventing these weapons from falling into hostile hands. Al Jazeera reported Israel carrying out 480 air strikes in just two days (9-10 December) across Syria. Meanwhile, Israeli troops have moved into the buffer zone on the edge of the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. This was a longstanding Israeli dream, and in strategic terms it means that whosoever controls Golan Heights, could be a threat to Israel, as from the western Golan, it is only about 60 miles – without major terrain obstacles – to Haifa and Acre, and Israel’s industrial heartland. A UN spokesman described this as “constituting a violation” of the 1974 disengagement agreement between Israel and Syria. Additionally, Israel’s military offensive in Syria could well be part of the pro-western plan to tame the rebels from day one. The bigger question here is, who gave the right to the US and Israel to bomb Syria, a sovereign state. They do not have the UN mandate or the wider acceptance by other western powers. So how could they act as the international militia? At the geopolitical level, the Syrian saga has not yet ended, but it has just begun. After the installation of any care-taker government, the western powers led by the US and Israel will continue to interfere in the country’s political process besides undermining its defence capabilities, in the name of countering ISIS or al-Qaeda. Meanwhile Syria’s old supporters Russia and Iran will try to carve out a more robust engagement with the new government. Though for the moment, Al Jolani aka Sharra has indicated his animosity towards Iran, but real-politick and pressure from the Iranian proxies in Syria may make him change his tune. For now, however, the fall of the Assad dynasty after over 50 years in power has more immediate global ramifications, with Russia and Iran seen as “losers” after the ousting of the Syrian dictator, while the US, Turkey and Israel are viewed among the main beneficiaries from the regime change. Europe could also be a beneficiary of the regime change in Syria, if it means fewer displaced refugees entering the region – a development that has fuelled anti-immigrant sentiment and the rise of populist right-wing parties in recent years, accompanied with a rise in Islamophobia. The major immediate geopolitical “winners” are Israel and Turkey, with the former seeing its regional nemesis Iran weakened further, thanks to Assad’s downfall – while Ankara could emerge as “the most influential” foreign actor in the country. Israel is seen as a beneficiary of Assad’s fall because of its impact on Iran, which has used Syria as a supply route to its proxy in Lebanon, the Hezbollah. Israel has looked to severely weaken this supply chain as part of its military campaign against Iranian proxies in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. Additionally, there is no doubt that Russia will be concerned over the amount of much influence – and good will – it can expect from a new leadership in Syria. Moscow has a vested interest in keeping the new government on its side, as it operates an air base in Hmeimim, along with a naval base in Tartus that gives it access to the Mediterranean Sea. Reuters reported citing Russian news agencies that though the rebel forces have given the Kremlin assurances that they would guarantee the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic institutions in Syria, but Russia’s long-term military presence in the country is seen as far from certain. However, the events of the last 15 days have taken many by surprise. And it may seem like taking another page out of the Arab Spring saga. Just like the Arab Spring, it was a simple act of rebellion. A teenager, a spray can, and a wall. But what happened next would change the course of history, leaving a nation in ruins and a dictator fighting for survival. This is the story of Mouawiya Syasneh, a 14-year-old whose graffiti lit the fuse of the Syrian Civil War. A conflict that has now come full circle as Bashar al-Assad’s grip on power has been crushed. But how did a teenager spark a revolution, and where does Syria stand today? Let’s take you back to 2011, to the dusty streets of Daraa in southern Syria. Alex Croft, in his article in The Independent writes that Mouawiya Syasneh and his friends were like any other teenager – curious, mischievous, frustrated with the world around them. But Syria wasn’t just any place. It was a nation ruled with an iron fist, where dissent was dangerous and silence was survival. Armed with nothing but a spray can, Mouawiya sprayed a message on a school wall. The message was a warning which read ‘Ejakel door, yadoctor’, which means ‘Now it’s your turn, Doctor’. The doctor in the message was President Bashar al-Assad, whose background as an ophthalmologist had earned him the nickname. The graffiti wasn’t just a jab. It was a spark of defiance against a regime that had held Syria in a chokehold for decades. What happened next was brutal. Mouawiya and his friends were arrested by Syria’s secret police, the notorious Mukhabarat. For 26 days, they were held in captivity, tortured, and humiliated. When their parents and neighbours demanded their release, the regime responded with violence – tear gas, bullets, and bloodshed. But instead of silencing the people, the regime’s actions ignited something unstoppable. On March 15, 2011, Syrians organised the first “Day of Rage”. Inspired by the Arab Spring that had toppled dictators in Tunisia and Egypt, Syrians from all walks of life took to the streets, demanding freedom, justice, and the downfall of the Assad regime. Jason Burke, in his article in the UK-based news website Middle East Eye (MEE) says that for most of the last two decades, the new de facto ruler of much of Syria has not used his real name at all. Ahmed al-Sharaa, who grew up in a progressive household in a prosperous neighbourhood of Damascus and studied medicine, entirely disappeared. In his place was Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, a nom de guerre formulated according to the convention of jihadis, seeking new identities redolent of historic Muslim glory and offering the shield of anonymity. So, it was Jolani who fought US soldiers in Iraq alongside jihadi insurgents between 2003 and 2006, and was then incarcerated there for five years in detention camps. It was Jolani too who returned to Syria in 2011 to play important roles in the campaigns of both the Islamic State (IS) and then al-Qaida. It was Jolani who took over the Islamist group HTS and from 2017 imposed his rule on two million people in the north-western Syrian enclave of Idlib. Last month, it was Jolani who launched a rebel coalition dominated by HTS on its blistering 12-day campaign that ended in Damascus on Sunday (8 December). In Aleppo, the first city to be captured by the rebel alliance when it launched its offensive last month, HTS offered amnesties to former regime foot soldiers, went door to door to reassure Christian residents they would not be harmed, and sent a message to Kurds saying “diversity is a strength of which we are proud”. Sharaa himself is reported to have led diplomatic efforts to win over Ismaili Shia leaders and so secure key towns for the rebels without loss.. Now the question is will Sharaa come to the centre stage of power in Syria? However, the fast-paced developments also lead one to wonder whether the western powers led by the US and in this instance helped by Israel are trying to replay the Iraqi story once again in Syria. The realities are simple to understand, first create a conflict, then sell arms to the victim country, thirdly destroy its infra-structure. All for the sake of profit making, first through arms sale and then reconstruction of that country by western companies, once the so-called aims of these powers have been allegedly attained or due to increasing international ostracism.ASML IMPORTANT DEADLINE: ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages ASML Holding N.V. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – ASMLTORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 100 points Friday, led by losses in base metal and telecom stocks, while U.S. stock markets were mixed ahead of next week's interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve. This week, the Bank of Canada announced another outsized interest rate cut of half a percentage point while also signalling it plans to slow the pace of cuts going forward. Allan Small, senior investment adviser at iA Private Wealth, said the central bank is juggling a lot of balls heading into the new year, including a faltering economy, a housing market that’s poised to heat up, and a U.S. Fed likely to cut much slower next year. “If (the Bank of Canada) continues to cut when the U.S. doesn’t, where does that leave our dollar?” asked Small. “They’re flying by the seat of their pants.” The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 136.41 points at 25,274.30. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 86.06 points at 43,828.06. The S&P 500 index was down 0.16 points at 6,051.09, while the Nasdaq composite was up 23.88 points at 19,926.72. The Fed has done a better job of tamping down inflation while not harming the economy too much, said Small. The Fed is expected to cut by a quarter-percentage point next week, and its path is clearer than the Bank of Canada’s, said Small. “I don’t think they have much room to cut more,” he said, noting this week saw U.S. inflation data tick up from the month before. “Most people think they’ll go 25 (basis points) and pause for a little while,” said Small. “Would I be surprised to see them not cut at all? No, but I think the market would take that negatively.” Heading into the last few weeks of the year, Small said if there’s a so-called Santa Claus rally, it may be more muted than usual. “It's quite possible we've taken some gains that we normally would have had in December, brought them forward into November, and now December might not be as strong as we normally see,” he said. On Wall St., the Nasdaq did a little better than its U.S. peers as semiconductor company Broadcom saw its stock gain more than 24 per cent after reporting earnings. “I think the commentary on the conference call really caused the stock to shoot up," said Small. The company gave a bright forecast for investors on the back of expected growth in artificial intelligence. This week, Broadcom and Apple also announced a deal to develop a chip for AI. The Canadian dollar traded for 70.27 cents US compared with 70.48 cents US on Thursday. The January crude oil contract was up US$1.27 at US$71.29 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was down 18 cents at US$3.28 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was down US$33.60 at US$2,675.80 an ounce and the March copper contract was down five cents at US$4.15 a pound. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 13, 2024. 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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have no plans to pitch prized prospect Andrew Painter in spring training games as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. The 21-year-old Painter hurt his elbow during spring training in 2023 and had surgery that July 25 with Los Angeles Dodgers head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Painter was the 13th overall pick in the 2021 amateur draft and signed for a $3.9 million bonus. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.TOKYO, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: MRM) announces that its subsidiary MEDIROM MOTHER Labs Inc. raised to date an aggregate total of 260.3 million yen (approximtaely USD $ [1.7] million calculated at an exchange rate of JPY[153.64] to US$1) at a pre-money equity valuation of JPY9 billion (approximately USD $ [58.6] million calculated at an exchange rate of JPY[153.64] to US$1) in its Series A equity financing. NFES Technologies Inc. is the lead investor in the financing round, and several public companies in Japan, including M3, Inc. (TOKYO PRIME: 2413) and Elematec Corporation (TOKYO PRIME: 2715), as well as certain individual investors are also participating. The Series A equity financing round is still ongoing. MEDIROM MOTHER Labs has closed financings with six investors to date and intends to conclude the financing round by December 31, 2024. “We are very excited that our MEDIROM MOTHER Labs subsidiary has received such significant validation from strategic partners as our lead investor NFES Technologies Inc. as well as M3,Inc and Elematec Corporation. The pre money valuation of 9 billion yen is approximately multiples of MEDIROM’s current NASDAQ listing market capitalization which I believe further validates our technology, business model and growth potential.” said Kouji. The MOTHER Bracelet® is currently in commercialization. From July 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024, MEDIROM MOTHER Labs received purchase orders for an aggregate of over 25,000 units from its B2B sales channel. “We believe the MOTHER Bracelet® to be the world’s first fitness tracker that requires no electric charging by utilizing an innovative technology that enables the user’s body heat to generate electricity. We co-developed it with Matrix Industries, based in Silicon Valley and believe its features are cutting-edge technology with rich features and ease of use to track fitness levels, sleep patterns, pulse and body temperature We will continue to target markets such as hospitals, nursing homes and gyms, where such data is vital,” said Yoshio Uekusa, CEO of MEDIROM MOTHER Labs. ABOUT MEDIROM MOTHER Labs Inc. A subsidiary of MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: MRM) (“MEDIROM”), MEDIROM Mother Labs Inc. focuses on the health-tech sector. The company’s core activities include the "Specific Health Guidance Program" offered through the "Lav" health application and development and sales of the 24/7 recharge-free MOTHER Bracelet®︎ smart tracker. By leveraging the features of the recharge-free MOTHER Bracelet®︎, MOTHER Labs offers customizable health management solutions across diverse sectors, including caregiving, logistics, manufacturing, and similar industries. 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Judy BiersSince CT (Computer Tomography) was invented, it has significantly enhanced our ability to map objects in obscured areas. Originally utilized in a medical context to scan organs and bones, it is now being used in the context of airport security . With technological advances, CT scanners are now small and convenient enough to be used at scale, scanning hand luggage items with higher reliability and speed, making them convenient for commercial aviation customers. Simple Flying is diving deeper into how CT technology works, how it has changed in recent years, and whether further changes to the industry might be coming down the line. A rapidly changing field It was not always the case that aviation customers were required to follow the level of security procedures that we do now, but it should go without saying that flying is dangerous. When passengers are ten thousand feet up the pressurized cabin of a vehicle that propels itself with controlled explosions, everyday items such as aerosol containers and batteries can easily invite disaster, endangering hundreds of lives. Instances of global terrorism were also catalysts to change, exposing how vulnerable the field of aviation was. The best example is 9-11, which occurred in 2001. After this tragedy, many new rules and legislation were brought in and the face of aviation security rapidly changed, according to the Associated Press . However, the convenience we used to enjoy may return, if only in a small way, thanks to improvements in CT technology in recent years. Indeed, the technology has rapidly advanced since the first CT scanner was built in 1967, as illustrated by the International Society of Computed Tomography . Now, it can even detect potent acids and explosives in liquid form, giving hope to aviation customers that their expensive bottle of innocently packed sunscreen will not go tumbling into the waste bin at the hands of a stony-faced security officer. No such luck, travelers Though CT scanners can now be equipped to detect hazardous liquids in closed containers, aviation security procedures have not yet changed, despite hope to the contrary. As covered previously , the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) indicated passengers may need to wait until 2040 before scanners are distributed widely enough to provide a decent security net for such items in the US: "TSA is still deploying Computed Tomography (CT) units that are capable of screening larger sizes of liquids, however the agency will not be able to change the current 3-1-1 liquids rule for some time to come, because there are about 2,000 screening lanes in about 430 airports." As I'm sure you know, dear reader, current security procedures can make getting through security uncomfortable and dehydrating, meaning a rush immediately following security to grab a drink and visit the restroom. According to the TSA, the 3-1-1 restrictions also apply to objects such as toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, and lotion, the very things one would want near at hand when going on holiday. How does computer tomography work? Once upon a time, 2-D X-ray imaging was used to scan carry-on bags, but through the integration of computing, much more information can be gleaned. As described by HowStuffWorks , bags pass over a conveyor into a rotating array of X-ray imaging devices. As it travels, the bag is pictured from multiple angles, and this information is compiled into a 3-D image via computer, and objects are isolated. These images are then checked against databases of harmful items and processed using algorithms, thus harmful items can be recognized and flagged by their shape. Taking this process one step further, substances can now be chemically recognized, whereas previously, they could not. This technique is called Raman Molecular Spectroscopy and can be integrated into modern CT scanning facilities, according to Agilent . Where previous chemical detection "sniffed" for offending material being left on the outside of a container, this process can scan contained liquids through solid objects, identifying them by their molecular structure. While this advancement is impressive, I'll be sad to see the hard-working sniffer dogs become obsolete. The calendar is filled with great pictures of these hardworking dogs. How widespread CT technology is today It appears that change is slow to come. In 2022, the UK government set a deadline for all major UK airports to transition to this technology by June 2024. However, according to Airport Industry-News , many major UK airports have been unable to meet the deadline, and extensions have had to be granted. According to Block Imaging , the price for individual units can range from $80,000 to $300,000, depending on their capability. With passenger numbers being lower than expected post-COVID, according to the UK government, this expensive equipment may be very slow to arrive in the country. As for the US, the TSA is awarding $781.2 million to help speed CT integration into airports. However, 2,000 screening lanes in about 430 airports is a very low number for such a large country, meaning the US lags behind the UK in this field. If based in the US, it may be worth keeping up to date with the TSA, as they have been known to announce when new scanners are delivered. The TSA shared last year how new scanners are being used at West Virginia International Yeager Airport. The new scanners allow travelers to leave laptops and other electronic devices in their carry-on bags. Optimizing future security procedures One advantage of this new technology is that items such as laptops can be left in carry-on luggage, rather than passengers having to get them out. This is because newer multi-angle CT scanning technology can identify constituent electrical components, even at oblique angles. Reducing this extra step in the security procedure helps to optimize passenger flow through security, reducing wait times overall. Third-party optimization companies, such as Copenhagen Optimization , provide bespoke optimization solutions for airports. According to the company, CT scanning is an integral part of this optimization process. Perhaps, through more technological integration and automation, having to arrive hours before one's scheduled flight might eventually become a thing of the past. Is it really necessary to arrive at the airport three hours early? Our analysis here . During research for this article, one idea I have seen mentioned often is reducing contact between the passenger and screening staff. Companies appear to be aiming for a completely automated and impersonal screening process. Smiths Detection is a company that supplies CT scanners. This may increase efficiency at the security checkpoint, reducing the chance of stress-fueled arguments or idle chatter, but I prefer the human touch. I'd go as far as to say that the utter boredom on the faces of security attendants I interact with has a calming effect. Full-body scanning - not new, but useful Using similar technology to CT, the full-body scanner is another addition to the airport security arsenal. Though this technology is older than current CT luggage scanning, being commercialized in 2006 and eventually acquired by Leidos , it is useful and impressive. Unlike metal detectors, which a passenger would walk through after removing metallic items, these scanners send 'millimeter waves' (radio waves for those interested) at the passenger, to form a picture of the passenger's body and insides. They can detect all kinds of objects, using algorithmic detection to alert staff of suspect objects. According to Reader's Digest , current iterations of this technology simplify and translate the passenger's body into a cartoon avatar, and indicate objects worthy of investigation using visual tags. Increasing security while reducing intrusive procedures Overall, CT and full-body scanning appear to have an ethos of increasing efficiency through holistic changes. Using computer integration, the security checking processes have become more reliable and speedy, without the need for increasingly intrusive checks, removing the need for passengers to take off their belts, unpack their laptops, etc. This is good news for those of you (like me) who may have been worried that increased security might mean a loss of personal choice or increased embarrassment when passing through the security checkpoint. Can I be certain that more draconian security measures, such as mandatory subdermal identification chips, will not eventually be implemented? No. However, if airport security technology continues with its current ethos, the marginal increases achieved by clever technological strategy may significantly affect wait times in the long run. Third-party companies such as Copenhagen Optimization specializing in efficiency may shave off wait times even further. In this way, air travel may eventually become much less stressful and more expedient for the average passenger.From a General Election which saw the political landscape change in the UK to shocking murder trials, a slump in tourism and a string of well-known high-street companies going bust, it has certainly been an eventful year. April might usually be the time for japes and when we start looking forward to summer, but this year there was a lot of serious news to contend with. Jake Hill, who murdered rugby player Michael Riddiough-Allen by stabbing him outside the Eclipse nightclub in last year, was . His co-accused, Tia Taylor, was sentenced to three years in jail after pleading guilty to manslaughter and perverting the course of justice. Chelsea Powell was convicted of perverting the course of justice and sentenced to 15 months in prison. was warned that the cash-strapped scheme to develop the Pydar area of could become its “own ” following discussions that an extra £10 million should be spent to ensure the Pydar development goes ahead. A Bodmin pub that won a coveted Pub of the Year award was stripped of the accolade after it emerged it had Nazi memorabilia on display. The by Camra Kernow – in part due to its unique decor but landlord Steve Hall came under fire after a complaint about “a swastika armband” even though it had been displayed for decades without any issue. Camra later reinstated the award following a . The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group came under fire because its new passenger ferry was being built in a shipyard in Vietnam and not the UK. The GMB trade union said it was an “absolute scandal” that the £42 million contract wasn’t given to a British firm, sharing the benefits with the local community which “needs the work”. The director of a national charity which campaigns to said Cornwall is "slow walking into a crisis as it is being left behind by a lack of action”. The Action on Empty Homes organisation said the number of empty homes is just the tip of the iceberg if the number of second homes, Airbnbs, holiday homes and other categories are taken into consideration. The charity, which has spent 30 years fighting for homes to be brought back into use, said that the number of empty homes in Cornwall is currently around 20,363, which equates to more than one in 14 properties. Protesters took to the as part of a continuing campaign against the planned release of tonnes of a mineral into the sea by Canadian company Planetary Technologies and South West Water as a way to fight climate change. Opponents of plans by Premier Inn to build a 90-room hotel in believed Cornwall Council's recommendation to approve the scheme was a total whitewash. The massive financial scale of the was revealed by administrators. At the end of January, work stopped on the controversial regeneration housing scheme after all companies involved went bust. Documents available on Companies House show that Sennybridge Ltd, the company through which the funds for the Hayle Harbour North Quay regeneration project flowed, racked up massive debts of more than £135.4m as of January 31, 2024. Truro when disposing of toxic asbestos and putting the health of its staff, contractors and the general public at risk when it and its director Paul Stephens pleaded guilty to offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in connection to the removal of asbestos from the former Cliffdene Hotel, on Narrowcliff in , ahead of its demolition in the summer of 2020. Former , 33, from was killed in an Israeli drone strike while providing security to a charity feeding starving children in Gaza. Meanwhile, figures showed that thousands of elderly patients in Cornwall waited more than 24 hours in A&E before being admitted to hospital in 2023. FOI requests submitted to hospital trusts by the showed 2,523 over-65s had to wait more than 24 hours in the ’s emergency department prior to admission.

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Austin, TX, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morpheus , the leading platform to launch Smart Agents, has announced that its native utility token MOR has been listed on Unocoin , one of India’s leading crypto trading platforms. The listing signals Unocoin’s intent to tap into the burgeoning AI space, amid growing interest among the country’s investor base for quality AI-driven crypto projects, which have exploded in popularity over the course of 2024. The listing extends the reach of MOR to one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets for crypto and digital innovation, driven by an increasingly tech-savvy population. Founded in July 2013, Unocoin emerged as India’s first bonafide crypto exchange, and has gone on to serve over 1.5 million customers – playing a pivotal role in driving adoption of bitcoin and crypto in the country. The announcement comes just weeks after Morpheus Open Source developers made $20 million MOR rewards available for AI Compute Providers, following its recent mainnet launch . What Ethereum did for Smart Contracts, Morpheus is now doing for Smart Agents. The platform is built on four types of contributions: Code, Capital, Compute and Builders. Compute providers receive the Morpheus native token, MOR, based on hosting AI LLMs. MOR currently has over 5,000 holders and is available for trading on Aerodrome, Uniswap and CoinEx. Morpheus offers a unique model where MOR holders are entitled to receive a share of the entire network’s compute on a daily basis. The Morpheus fair launch tokenomics structure ensures the sustained development, deployment, and operation of Decentralized AI applications deployed on the Morpheus platform. Fostering a balanced and self-sustaining ecosystem where all participants — be it capital providers, compute providers, coders, or builders — are fairly compensated in MOR. This structure drives a global community of contributors and builders to collaborate on an ever-expanding scale. As AI agents increasingly dominate economic activity, Morpheus will stand at the forefront, serving as the driving force behind the evolution of Free AI. “The intersection of AI and blockchain technology is a powder keg of innovation, and India continues to provide fertile ground for AI-centric Web3 projects to thrive,” said Open Source Contributor to Morpheus, David Johnston. “We are very excited to broaden our community in the region as we segway into 2025, which will be a banner year for our platform.” The Morpheus Decentralized AI network more efficiently allocates AI compute power and enables users to engage in a ChatGPT-like interface that includes decentralized AI data routing, permissionless and censorship-resistant access to personal AIs, crypto payments for AIs, an AI marketplace, and AI images with multiple LLMs. The Morpheus community has been built through the support of a community of hundreds of open-source developers and partners such as Lumerin. For more information, visit https://mor.org/ About Morpheus Morpheus is a decentralized network of personal general-purpose AIs called Smart Agents. These agents execute smart contracts, connecting to users’ Web3 wallets, DApps, and smart contracts. Morpheus incorporates a large language model, the SmartContractRank algorithm, and long-term memory to enhance user interactions and decision-making. The Morpheus community has been built through the support of a community of hundreds of open-source developers and allied projects. For more information on the Morpheus Ecosystem, visit: https://www.mor.builders/ *Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended that you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities.After the BGT series levelled at a game each, the India national cricket team will play the 3rd Test against the Australia national cricket team at the Gabba. The match will start at 05:50 AM on December 14. Day 1 of the IND vs AUS 3rd Test 2024 will likely be an exciting day. Star Sports Network has the broadcasting rights for the IND vs AUS Test 2024 Series. However, in India, the IND vs AUS 3rd Test 2024 Day 1 at Brisbane will have live TV telecast viewing options on DD Sports, but only for free DD Free Dish and other DTT users. IND vs AUS 3rd Test 2024, Brisbane Weather, Rain Forecast and Pitch Report: Here's How Weather Will Behave for India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy Match at The Gabba . 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Percentages: FG .356, FT .667. 3-Point Goals: 4-21, .190 (N.Tarke 3-9, Sulaiman 1-3, Hicks 0-1, May 0-2, Williamson 0-6). Team Rebounds: 7. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 2 (Lowery, Sulaiman). Turnovers: 12 (Sulaiman 5, N.Tarke 4, Jones 2, Williamson). Steals: 6 (N.Tarke 2, Embeya, Lowery, May, Samb). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .396, FT .696. 3-Point Goals: 2-12, .167 (Hobbs 2-5, Lawson 0-1, Thomas 0-1, Oliver 0-2, Tabbs 0-3). Team Rebounds: 8. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 5 (Martin 2, Simpkins 2, Akitoby). Turnovers: 9 (Martin 3, Simpkins 3, Akitoby, Hobbs, Lawson). Steals: 10 (Simpkins 3, Oliver 2, Tabbs 2, Thomas 2, Lawson). Technical Fouls: None. A_687 (4,250).

Burt died over the weekend, the Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia, said. He was at least 90 years old. “Known for his independent nature, Burt was a confirmed bachelor – an attitude he made clear during his earlier years at a crocodile farm,” Crocosaurus Cove wrote in social media posts. The aquarium added: “He wasn’t just a crocodile, he was a force of nature and a reminder of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures. While his personality could be challenging, it was also what made him so memorable and beloved by those who worked with him and the thousands who visited him over the years.” A saltwater crocodile, Burt was estimated to be more than 16 feet long. He was captured in the 1980s in the Reynolds River and became one of the most well-known crocodiles in the world, according to Crocosaurus Cove. The 1986 film stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee. In the movie, American Sue Charlton, played by actress Linda Kozlowski, goes to fill her canteen in a watering hole when she is attacked by a crocodile before being saved by Dundee. Burt is briefly shown lunging out of the water. But the creature shown in more detail as Dundee saves the day is apparently something else. The Internet Movie Database says the film made a mistake by depicting an American alligator, which has a blunter snout. The Australian aquarium where Burt had lived since 2008 features a Cage of Death which it says is the nation’s only crocodile dive. It said it planned to honour Burt’s legacy with a commemorative sign “celebrating his extraordinary life and the stories and interactions he shared throughout his time at the park”.Nick Kern came off the bench for 20 points and 13 rebounds as Penn State remained unbeaten with an 85-66 thumping of Fordham in a semifinal of the Sunshine Slam on Monday in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Nittany Lions (6-0), who will play either San Francisco or Clemson for the tournament title on Tuesday, put four other players in double figures. Zach Hicks scored 16 points, while Puff Johnson added 15. Ace Baldwin and Yanic Konan Niederhauser each chipped in 12 points. Penn State sank nearly 53 percent of its field goal attempts and earned a 38-30 advantage on the boards, more than enough to offset missing 12 of its 32 foul shots. Four players reached double figures for the Rams (3-4), led by 15 points apiece from Jackie Johnson III and reserve Joshua Rivera. Romad Dean and Jahmere Tripp each added 13. Fordham was as close as 56-49 after Tripp made a layup with 14:25 left in the game. But the Nittany Lions responded with a 16-1 run, capped with a layup by Kern for a 22-point lead at the 9:33 mark, and they never looked back. The main storyline prior to tipoff was whether Penn State could continue its torrid early start that saw it come into the day leading Division I in steals and ranked second in scoring at 98.2 points per game. The Nittany Lions certainly played to their billing for most of the first half, establishing a 21-8 lead at the 10:08 mark via Hicks' three-point play. Fordham predictably struggled early with the pressure defense, committing four turnovers in the first four minutes. But the Rams got their bearings over the last 10 minutes and made some shots. They got as close as four on two occasions late in the half before Penn State pushed the lead to 42-34 at the half. The officials were busy in the half, calling 23 fouls and administering 27 free throws. --Field Level MediaLAS VEGAS The Milwaukee Bucks are making a return trip to the NBA Cup semifinals after falling short in Sin City last season. This time around, they'll have the responsibility of stopping one of the game's great entertainers in Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. Young rolled a pair of imaginary dice over the New York Knicks' midcourt logo in the closing moments of the Hawks' 108-100 win in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, a nod to the Hawks' trip to Vegas. It was yet another example of Young's showmanship, something the Knicks have seen firsthand over the years. The Bucks also got to experience a bit of Young's big-game prowess in the 2021 Eastern Conference finals, but Young suffered an ankle injury in Game 3 of that series and wasn't the same the rest of the way. If "Ice Trae" has it his way, the Bucks will be the latest victim of his prime-time heroics on Saturday night. Even if he doesn't like to linger on the memories of that series. "I don't let past things make me mad hold a grudge on those things," the 26-year-old Young said. "Yeah, I'm young. I'm not super young anymore, where I like, let those things really affect me. "I remember it like it was yesterday. It definitely hurts, but I mean, this is a new team. I'm part of a new team. They're a different team. So I can't let my past affect my mental and my focus on right now, because it's a totally different team and totally different place." Young is averaging 21 points per game to go along with 12.2 assists, numbers that have only been equaled by Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas over the course of an entire NBA season. He's gotten a fair bit of help too, most notably in the form of 19.8 points and a team-high 10.1 rebounds per game from fourth-year forward Jalen Johnson. The Hawks earned the No. 3 seed in NBA Cup knockout play after going 3-1 in the East Group C stage. Atlanta's among the hottest teams in the league at the moment, having won seven of its last eight games overall. The Bucks, on the other hand, are the only team of the four remaining that made it to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas last season. They had a short trip, falling 128-119 to the Pacers, but the hope is that last year's experience better prepared them for all of the outside hoopla that comes with this stage. At the very least, they have a much better understanding of what winning the NBA Cup would entail. "I think last year, most people didn't even understand what was going on until they got to the final stages," Bucks star Damian Lillard said. "When we got to the game against New York last year, where the winner got to go to Vegas, we started to have a better understanding of what was on the line. "Coming into this season, I think everybody understood better. Everybody cared more, not just because it's an opportunity to win money. Even though it's not the ultimate goal, I think it gives you an edge. We want to be the last team standing in it. We want to win the money. We want to continue going in the right direction as a team." The Bucks entered Tuesday's quarterfinal as the East's top seed in NBA Cup play, going 4-0 in East Group B play despite a turbulent 2-8 start to the season. They've won nine of their last 11 games and eclipsed .500 for the season by beating the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday and the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo sits atop the NBA scoring leaders as of Friday afternoon, averaging 32.7 points and a team-high 11.4 rebounds per game. Lillard has also played at an All-Star level, averaging 25.8 points per game in addition to 7.6 assists. Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez are the only other Bucks averaging double figures. Will Despart, Field Level Media This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.Aida Bravo and BRAVO STUDIO Registered Nominated for Creative & Visual Arts Awards 2024

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An orderly selloff in the US government bond market continued for a fifth straight day, with the 30-year bond’s yield posting its biggest weekly increase of the year. Driven in part by shifting expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month and potentially pause next year, the rise in yields back toward their November highs also was fueled by weak demand for an auction of 30-year debt Thursday. The yield for that tenor reached 4.61% on Friday, about 28 basis points higher on the week. Shorter-maturity yields rose by smaller increments, while the the 10-year’s was up by 25 basis points to 4.40%, exceeding the three-month bill’s on Friday for the first time since 2022. Conviction that the Fed will drop its target for the US overnight lending rate to a range of 4.25%-4.5% on Dec. 18 moved toward certainty this week after November inflation data in line with expectations were viewed as no obstacle. That was keeping downward pressure on short-term yields, while longer maturities priced in a risk that policymakers will simultaneously signal an intention to pause cuts next year amid economic resilient and halting progress toward lower inflation. Yields are “pricing in a Fed that is going to sit here for a little bit,” Rick Rieder, BlackRock chief investment officer for global fixed income, said on Bloomberg Television. “The economy is in a good shape. Inflation, if anything, is bending up.” The extra yield offered by long- versus short-maturity yields “is not enough at this point of time.” Next week’s Fed meeting includes an updated summary of economic projections showing where officials see interest rates over the next three years and their estimate of the neutral rate — a theoretical level that neither stimulates or restricts the economy. In September, the projections anticipated a drop in the policy rate to 3.25%-3.5%, or four quarter-point cuts assuming one next week. While traders continue to price in that a quarter-point rate cut next week will be followed by two more in 2025, economists at Deutsche Bank AG and BNP Paribas have predicted no Fed action in 2025. BNP Paribas expects next week’s action to be accompanied by hawkish language supporting that view. They see the 10-year Treasury yield rising to 4.65% next year. “Ideally, you cut at this December meeting because you’re continuing your 25-basis-point cut per meeting path and leave open a strong likelihood that you’re going to pause in January,” said Jason Pride, chief of investment strategy and research at Glenmede. “Next year, they are going to be deciding between two and four cuts,” said Pride. “There is lot of the debate around the inflationary aspects of the next administration’s policies on tariffs and immigration.” Activity in interest-rate futures this week suggested some traders see the potential for a surprise cut early next year. Open-interest data in recent days indicated that new long positions had been set in February federal funds futures, anticipating quarter-point rate cuts in both December and January. Two- to 30-year Treasury yields rose for a fifth-straight day Friday, with the 10-year note’s nearly reaching 4.40%, still some 10 basis points below its November highs. None of the daily moves were large by historical standards, however, and an index of Treasury market volatility declined to its lowest level of the year. The yield spread between Treasury’s three-month bills and 10-year notes is a proxy for how investors see Fed policy affecting economic activity. It became inverted in October 2022 as the Fed was raising rates. When it had been inverted for 13 months last December, Campbell Harvey — the Duke University professor who first established the predictive qualities of an inverted curve back in the 1980s — said it amounted to a recession threat that the Fed should address via rate cuts. What Bloomberg strategists say... “The disinversion of the three-month versus 10-year curve will make it more attractive for carry traders to buy longer-term debt, reducing the chance of an abrupt withdrawal of leverage from the system, and allowing deeply negative swap spreads to rise.” — Simon White, macro strategist. Read more on MLIV. Read: Pioneering Yield-Curve Economist Sees US Able to Dodge Recession The shifting Fed policy outlook “has caused a lot of volatility in the short-end of the yield curve which filters into the curve,” said Vineer Bhansali, founder of the Newport Beach, California-based asset-management firm LongTail Alpha. He said the firm had invested for a steeper yield curve, “and to the degree we’ve had more bullets to spend, we’ve added to the position.” The possibility that economic conditions will keep inflation from slowing all the way back to the Fed’s 2% target may cause further yield-curve steepening. The US is “in a structurally higher rate, inflation and volatility environment” than it was for most of the past two decades, Daniel Siluk, head of global short duration and liquidity, portfolio manager at Janus Henderson. “We are reticent to move further out the curve in terms of the way we invest because yield curves are still quite flat.” With assistance from Edward Bolingbroke and Ye Xie. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.