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CATL Launches the Bedrock Chassis That Withstands 120 km/h Impact Without Catching Fire or ExplodingSwiss National Bank Has $14.54 Million Stock Holdings in Meritage Homes Co. (NYSE:MTH)WASHINGTON - As president-elect Donald Trump rattles his closest neighbours with threats of tariffs, he is also firming up the team of loyalists to put his plans into action. Trump’s team to lead his trade agenda and the American economy include trade lawyers, former advisers and Wall Street executives who have all expressed favourable views of tariffs. “He’s choosing a lot of people who are going to be loyal to him and his ideas,” said Matthew Lebo, a specialist in U.S. politics at Western University in London, Ont. “And that probably will lead to a lot more volatility than even we saw in the first term.” On Tuesday evening, Trump picked Jamieson Greer to be U.S. trade representative. The president-elect said Greer played a key role in the first Trump administration imposing tariffs on China and negotiating the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. If confirmed, Greer will oversee the trade pact’s review in 2026. “Jamieson will focus the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on reining in the country’s massive trade deficit, defending American manufacturing, agriculture, and services, and opening up export markets everywhere,” Trump said in a statement. Greer was the chief of staff to former U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer as the trilateral agreement was being crafted to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, which was torn up last time Trump entered office. Greer’s nomination came the day after Trump said he will impose a 25 per cent import tariff on goods coming from Canada and Mexico. He has also announced an additional 10 per cent tariff on goods from China. Trump said the tariffs against Canada and Mexico would remain in place until both countries stop people and drugs, in particular fentanyl, from illegally crossing the border into the U.S. A Canadian Chamber of Commerce report suggested Trump’s previous pledge to impose a 10 per cent levy would take a $30-billion bite out of the Canadian economy. More than 77 per cent of Canadian exports go to the U.S. and trade comprises 60 per cent of Canada’s gross domestic product. Some economists have warned across-the-board duties would cause inflation in the U.S., even though Trump campaigned on lowering costs for Americans. Greer was deeply involved in Trump’s original sweeping tariffs on China and subsequent negotiations on the U.S.-China Phase 1 trade agreement, online biographies say. In testimony about China’s trade agenda at a House trade subcommittee last year, Greer said he believes “good fences make good neighbours, and trade enforcement is an important part of establishing those fences.” On Tuesday, Trump also tapped Kevin Hassett to be the director of the White House National Economic Council. The role will be key in fulfilling Trump’s campaign promise to fix the U.S. economy. His announcement said Hassett will also “ensure that we have fair trade with countries that have taken advantage of the United States in the past.” Hassett served during the first Trump term as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and the president-elect has called him a “true friend.” The latest nominations round out an economic team that includes hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary and Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Wall Street investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, who was tapped for commerce secretary. If confirmed by the Senate, Lutnick would oversee a sprawling cabinet agency and Trump’s tariff agenda. He has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s tariff plans. In an CNBC interview in September he said tariffs are “an amazing tool for the president to use — we need to protect the American worker.” Lebo said as Trump prepares to return to office he is removing any person who could prove to be a guardrail or check on his power. “These are people aligned with Trump,” Lebo said. “More and more aligned with his campaign rhetoric.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. — With files from The Associated Press
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NoneFirst Quarter NMSU_Early 30 interception return (Montano kick), 12:46. NMSU_FG Montano 42, 2:22. Second Quarter MTU_Credle 3 run (Rankin kick), 10:56. NMSU_FG Montano 26, 1:35. Third Quarter NMSU_McGowan 12 pass from Nunez (Montano kick), 9:55. MTU_Willis 12 pass from Vattiato (Rankin kick), 3:56. NMSU_Washington 11 run (run failed), 1:22. Fourth Quarter MTU_Kelly 19 pass from Vattiato (Rankin kick), 12:41. NMSU_Sheehan 4 pass from Nunez (Montano kick), 7:43. NMSU_FG Montano 21, 1:55. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING_New Mexico St., McGowan 12-83, Awad 9-22, Washington 12-22, McMillan 1-13, Johnson 1-5, Nunez 1-0. Middle Tennessee, Middlebrook 10-80, Wilkins 6-47, Credle 7-27, Vattiato 5-16. PASSING_New Mexico St., Awad 12-16-0-221, Nunez 2-2-0-16. Middle Tennessee, Vattiato 30-45-2-277. RECEIVING_New Mexico St., McGowan 6-96, Pride 4-51, David 1-38, Parks 1-38, Rudison 1-10, Sheehan 1-4. Middle Tennessee, Kelly 5-58, Middlebrook 5-29, M.Butler 4-31, Willis 3-67, Lacy 3-19, Sutton 2-18, Poticher 2-13, Carter 2-12, Credle 2-9, Sherman 1-15, Wilkins 1-6. MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.
North Carolina interviews Bill Belichick for head coaching job, AP sources say"In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me” Khalid has come out as gay after being outed on social media, declaring that he is “not ashamed” of his sexuality. The Grammy -nominated R&B singer made a series of posts on X on Friday (November 22), after another individual had made a number of personal comments about their own prior relationships with the artist. Posting an emoji of the LGBTQ rainbow flag, Khalid wrote: “There yall go, next topic please lol”. 🏳️🌈!!! there yall go. next topic please lol — Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) November 22, 2024 I am! And that’s okay https://t.co/z3cvR7H6QB — Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) November 22, 2024 A later reply to a fan further confirmed that he was coming out as gay, stating: “I am! And that’s okay”. In another post, he added: “I got outted and the world still continues to turn. Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me.” I got outted and the world still continues to turn. Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me 🖤 love yall — Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) November 23, 2024 I wasn’t hiding anything! It’s just not any of your business https://t.co/jAW9f7I5oO — Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) November 23, 2024 thank you!!!! I was never hiding https://t.co/1yhNythnMP — Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) November 23, 2024 Responding to another reply that claimed his “closet was glass”, Khalid wrote, “I wasn’t hiding anything! It’s just not any of your business”. Khalid’s posts came in the light of a series of claims from X user Hugo Almonte, who shared what he claimed were his experiences of being offered drugs by “one of your favourite gay R&B singers”, who “tried to set me up and lie that I broke into his house”. He later posted a photo of himself with Khalid. Following those posts, Almonte spoke to Rolling Stone about his intentions, claiming he wanted to “share how he tried to use his power to silence me because I simply ended our relationship”. Almonte said he had received death threats, adding: “It’s crazy that these people said I was chasing clout, when I was holding onto this for five years, and I finally had enough”. Khalid had his breakthrough with the 2017 album ‘American Teen’, and has since followed that up with ‘Free Spirit’ in 2019 and this year’s ‘Sincere’. His track ‘Silver Platter’ also appeared on the highly acclaimed soundtrack album for 2023’s Barbie . Related Topics Khalid Pop R&B
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While genAI has been a hot topic for the past couple of years, organizations have largely focused on experimentation. In 2025, that’s going to change. It’s the year organizations will move their AI initiatives into production and aim to achieve a return on investment (ROI). But first, they’ll need to overcome challenges around scale, governance, responsible AI, and use case prioritization. Here are five keys to addressing these issues for AI success in 2025. For organizations seeking productivity and innovation gains, a best practice is to prioritize use cases based on value, feasibility, and breadth. To determine value, ask yourself questions like: How strategic is this use case? Does it contribute to business outcomes such as revenue, sustainability, customer experience, or saving lives? To evaluate feasibility, ask: Do we have internal data and skills to support this? What are the associated risks and costs, including operational, reputational, and competitive? Finally, when evaluating scope or breadth, go broad when there’s competition for resources and narrow if there’s hesitation toward adoption. When thinking implementation, first consider how genAI can . Next, explore potential new workflows or processes that genAI can create to improve productivity, increase innovation, and/or provide competitive differentiation. For AI models to succeed, they must be fed high-quality data that’s accurate, up-to-date, secure, and complies with privacy regulations such as the Colorado Privacy Act, California Consumer Privacy Act, or General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Adhering to these practices also helps build trust in data. That said, watch for data bias. Put robust governance and security practices in place to enable responsible, secure AI that can scale across the organization. Like any new technology, organizations typically need to upskill existing talent or work with trusted technology partners to continuously tune and integrate their AI foundation models. The same holds true for genAI. Organizations should create a cross-functional team comprised of people who are already building, managing and governing existing AI initiatives in order to lay the foundation for genAI and select the appropriate AI solutions or models. Driving genAI adoption requires organizations to incorporate it into company culture and processes. Change management creates alignment across the enterprise through implementation training and support. Find a change champion and get business users involved from the beginning to build, pilot, test, and evaluate models. Ask for input on challenges and needed efficiencies and provide credit for employee contributions. GenAI operations and business automation teams must look at value and complexity against cost to determine which use cases provide the highest return for their investment. The goal should be to use lower-cost automation technologies and low-code platforms when possible, and genAI as needed. When it comes to performance, the KPIs for business processes are the same with AI-enhanced improvements. Some of these include: greater efficiencies and productivity around process improvements, faster cycle times, higher customer satisfaction, and market share gains through innovation. Many organizations struggle to ensure successful AI and genAI implementations. That can be due to a lack of skillsets, concerns about risks or integration complexity, or identifying the right use case that will deliver ROI. Turn to experts for guidance and support. Ask how you can customize genAI to meet organization’s needs and ensure business value. For example, Argano works with companies across industries to design and deploy AI and genAI solutions that streamline operations, increase agility, and drive sustainable growth. Consultants can help you develop and execute a genAI strategy that will fuel your success into 2025 and beyond.Automation That Makes a Difference SUNRISE, Fla. , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to diagnostic imaging, every second counts. That's why Bright Light Imaging has joined forces with Alpha Nodus to revolutionize how they handle prior authorizations. By adopting Gravity Auth , Alpha Nodus's powerful automation platform, Bright Light Imaging has eliminated the red tape slowing down their workflows. The result? Faster approvals, happier staff, and, most importantly, better care for their patients. Let's face it: Prior authorizations can be a headache. Mountains of paperwork, endless phone calls, and delays in patient care—sound familiar? For both Dr. Ramit and Resham Mendi , Medical Directors of Bright Light Imaging , this partnership has been nothing short of a revelation. "Gravity Auth has completely changed the game for us," they said. "It used to take hours—sometimes even days—to navigate the prior authorization process. Now, it's handled seamlessly, often in just minutes. We're getting results to our patients faster, and that's what really matters." The integration wasn't just efficient—it was a breeze. According to Kevin Nowaczyk , Bright Light Imaging's IT Director , "The process was so smooth, it honestly surprised me. Alpha Nodus's team walked us through every step, and we were up and running in no time. Now, we're seeing fewer errors, faster turnarounds, and less stress on our staff. It's a win all around." "Advanced Data Systems (ADS) is proud to have fully integrated our MedicsRIS with Alpha Nodus to provide advanced automated prior authorizations for our mutual client, Bright Light Imaging," said Steve Hamburg , ADS Director of RIS Sales and Development at Advanced Data Systems . " Alpha Nodus is an outstanding solution, and the positive feedback from Bright Light Imaging has been fantastic. This successful collaboration between our three organizations has resulted in better, faster care for patients, and that is what ultimately matters most." This kind of success is exactly why Alpha Nodus built Gravity Auth in the first place. Shamit Patel , CEO of Alpha Nodus , explained, "Bright Light Imaging isn't just a customer—they're an example of what's possible when technology meets ambition. Automation is about empowering people to do their best work, enhancing their capabilities and allowing them to focus on more meaningful tasks. With Gravity Auth, their team can focus on delivering exceptional care while the technology handles the rest. We are thrilled about this engagement. When we collaborate, patients win. Open interfaces and collaborations between organizations like ours and our partners are the key to achieving better, faster care for patients." How Automation Transforms Patient Care Think about it: In the high-stakes world of diagnostic imaging, delays can mean the difference between a quick diagnosis and prolonged uncertainty for patients. By automating the prior authorization process, Bright Light Imaging is removing barriers and ensuring patients get the care they need without unnecessary delays. What does that look like in practice? Imagine a busy morning with multiple urgent imaging requests. Instead of staff scrambling to collect documentation and spend hours on the phone with insurance companies, Gravity Auth steps in. It verifies eligibility, gathers clinical notes, and submits authorizations—all in real time. The team can breathe easier, knowing the system is working behind the scenes to keep everything moving smoothly. For Bright Light Imaging, this isn't just about efficiency. It's about staying ahead in a competitive industry and keeping their commitment to patient-first care. About Alpha Nodus Alpha Nodus specializes in creating smart, intuitive solutions for healthcare providers. Their flagship product, Gravity Auth, simplifies complex workflows, helping providers automate, accelerate, and amplify operations. To learn more, visit www.alphanodus.com . About Bright Light Imaging Bright Light Imaging is known for delivering state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging services with a human touch. By combining cutting-edge technology with a commitment to excellence, they continue to set the gold standard in patient care. Find out more at www.brightlightimaging.com . About Advanced Data Systems Since 1977, clients have relied on the ADS team and our intelligent automation solutions and services. The MedicsCloud Suite, and MedicsRIS for radiology, ADS's latest generation of rules driven financial, revenue cycle, practice management, clinical charting and reporting, and mobility/engagement platforms, are used by clients to produce maximized revenue and efficiency for their practices, groups, and enterprise networks. To learn more, visit https://www.adsc.com Media Contact: Alpha Nodus info@alphanodus.com 1-888-625-7420 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bright-light-imaging-leverages-alpha-noduss-gravity-auth-enhanced-by-integration-with-adss-medicsris-to-streamline-patient-care-302313533.html SOURCE Alpha Nodus , Inc.
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Justin Jefferson might be weary of all the safeties shadowing his every route, determined not to let the Minnesota Vikings go deep, but he's hardly angry. The double and triple coverage he continually faces, after all, is a sign of immense respect for his game-breaking ability. The strategy also simply makes sense. “I would do the same," Jefferson said. "It’s either let everybody else go off or let Justin go off. I’m going to let everybody else go off. That would be my game plan.” When the Vikings visit Chicago on Sunday, they're expecting the usual heavy dose of split-safety coverage designed to put a lid on the passing attack and force them to operate primarily underneath. “We see that every week: Teams just have different tendencies on film, and then when we go out on the field they play us totally different,” Jefferson said, later adding: “I don’t really feel like anyone else is getting played how I’m getting played.” Jefferson nonetheless is second in the NFL in receiving yards (912) behind Cincinnati's Ja'Marr Chase, his former college teammate at LSU. Last week, Jefferson set yet another all-time record by passing Torry Holt for the most receiving yards over the first five seasons of a career. Holt logged 80 regular-season games and accumulated 6,784 yards for St. Louis. Jefferson has 6,811 yards — in just 70 games. “I want to go up against those single coverages. I want to go have my opportunities to catch a deep pass downfield, just one-on-one coverage, like a lot of these other receivers get," Jefferson said. "It’s definitely difficult going up against an extra person or an extra two people, but it is what it is and the concepts that we’re drawing up and the ways that we’re trying to get me open, it definitely helps.” With fellow tight end Josh Oliver ruled out of the game on Sunday because of a sprained ankle, T.J. Hockenson is certain to have his heaviest workload since returning from knee surgery four weeks ago. He's also certain that Jefferson will continue to see persistent double-teams. “It puts it on us to make some plays and do some things to get them out of that,” Hockenson said. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has been forced to dig deeper into the vault of play designs and game plans to help keep quarterback Sam Darnold and the offense on track. O'Connell said after Minnesota's 12-7 win at Jacksonville, when Darnold threw three interceptions to precipitate a safer strategy down the stretch, that he superseded his play-calling role with the wisdom of a head coach to help win that game. "Not just the egomaniac of wanting to score points and constantly show everybody how smart we are. There was a mode that I think you have to go into sometimes to ensure a victory,” O'Connell said on his weekly show on KFAN radio. Taking what the defense gives is usually the shrewdest strategy. “You’ve got to really implement some new things and some things that maybe you didn’t come across during your early coaching years whether as a coordinator or position coach or even when you’re responsible for a small area of the game plan as a younger coach," O'Connell said. "You really have to kind of look outside the lens of always what you see on tape.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLAmnesty International has accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza war, an allegation Israel angrily denied. The London-based human rights group said in a report published on Thursday that it reached the conclusion after months of analysing incidents and statements of Israeli officials. Amnesty said the legal threshold for the crime had been met, in its first such determination during an active armed conflict. The 1948 Genocide Convention, enacted in the wake of the mass murder of Jews in the Nazi Holocaust, defines genocide as "acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group". Israel has repeatedly rejected any accusation of genocide, saying it has respected international law and has a right to defend itself after the cross-border Hamas attack from Gaza on October 7, 2023 that precipitated the war. "The deplorable and fanatical organisation Amnesty International has once again produced a fabricated report that is entirely false and based on lies," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein wrote on X. Amnesty's own branch in Israel distanced itself from the findings of its parent group, saying it had played no part in the research and did not believe Israel was committing genocide in Gaza. However, in a long statement, it said the killing and destruction in Gaza had reached "horrifying levels" and called for an investigation into possible crimes against humanity. The United States disagrees with Amnesty International's conclusion that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza war, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters on Thursday, adding that Washington continues to find allegations of genocide in Gaza unfounded. Patel said there are a number of deliberative processes about the situation on the ground in Gaza. Israel launched its air and ground war in Gaza after Hamas-led fighters attacked Israeli communities across the border 14 months ago, killing 1200 people and taking over 250 hostages back to Gaza, according to Israeli tallies. "The genocidal massacre on October 7, 2023, was carried out by the Hamas terrorist organisation against Israeli citizens," the foreign ministry spokesman said. Gaza's Health Ministry says that Israel's military campaign since then has killed more than 44,500 Palestinians and injured many others. Palestinian and UN officials say there are no safe areas left in Gaza, a tiny, densely populated and heavily built-up coastal territory. Most of Gaza's 2.3 million people have been internally displaced, some as many as 10 times. The Israeli military accuses Hamas of planting militants within populated neighbourhoods for operational cover, which Hamas denies, while accusing Israel of indiscriminate strikes. Amnesty's report came two weeks after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence chief for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza conflict. They have both denied the allegations. Presenting the report to journalists in The Hague, Amnesty International Secretary General Agnes Callamard said the conclusion had not been taken "lightly, politically, or preferentially". She told journalists after the presentation: "There is a genocide being committed. There is no doubt, not one doubt in our mind after six months of in-depth, focused research." Amnesty said it concluded that Israel and the Israeli military committed at least three of the five acts banned by the 1948 Genocide Convention, namely killings, causing serious bodily or mental harm, and deliberately inflicting conditions of life calculated to bring about a protected group's physical destruction. These acts were done with the intent required by the convention, according to Amnesty, which said it reviewed over 100 statements from Israeli officials. Amnesty urged the ICC prosecutor to investigate alleged genocide. The office of the prosecutor said in a statement that it is continuing investigations into alleged crimes committed in the Palestinian territories and is unable to provide further comment.Paul Bissonnette’s Net Worth Now: How Much Money He Makes in 2024
If Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are planning to stay together after this season, they certainly have an interesting way of showing it. The veteran Jets quarterback , after being asked by reporters how they should interpret past comments made about a potential release. The most notable answers might have been the shortest, when a reporter brought up Jets owner Woody Johnson: Reporter: Do you think Woody wants you back? Rodgers: You should ask Woody. Reporter: Have you and Woody had conversations at all, Aaron, about the future? Rodgers: No. Those frosty comments came a day after Rodgers took a direct swipe about , most notably nixing a trade for wide receiver Jerry Jeudy because of a low Madden rating. During his usual appearance on , Rodgers alluded, with a smile, to being released by a teenager: "I have a first time for everything and there's been a few of those this year. I've never been released before. Being released would be a first. Being released by a teenager, that would also be a first. I'm open to everything. I find the comedy in all of it. If that happens, it's a great story." Rodgers is currently wrapping up his second season with the Jets, a tenure that has seen the team go 4-11 with him under center after he missed all of last year with a torn Achilles. Very little has gone according to plan for the Jets since bringing him in, even as the franchise granted him no shortage of control by bringing in preferred teammates (e.g. Davante Adams, Allen Lazard). And with Rodgers now 41 years old, there's not much reason to expect an improvement next year. Should the Jets release Rodgers after this season, they would incur $66.2 million in dead money, costing them $49 million in cap space. They could also do a post-June 1 release, costing them $21 million in 2025 cap space and $28 million in 2026, per . It's still a heavy decision to release a player you bet on taking you to the promised land, especially when giving up means a significant cost on the personnel side. Publicly, Rodgers isn't betting one way or the other on what the team does: "I think anything is truly possible, whether it happens or not ... I think there's going to be some decisions that want to be made the day after the season or a couple days after the season. I'm just not naive — it's not 0% in my mind. I don't think it's a high percentage. "I'm just kind of open to everything at this point, and understanding that there's a lot of things that can happen. January 6 through 7, they could say, 'We want you to come back next year,' but they could just easily say, 'We're going to go a different direction,' whatever that looks like. So again, open to all of it, understanding all of it's possible. And I look forward to those conversations." That said, he also had the tone of someone ready to say their goodbyes after a chaotic summer camp: "I have nothing but gratitude for the Johnsons and everybody I've met here and everybody who brought me in. It's, you know, been obviously not as successful as we thought I was going to be, but I've made a lot of lot of good friends here. Had a lot of really special moments. Had some really difficult ones too, but no animosity. Whatever happens, whatever they decide." The Jets have two more games this season, the first a road trip to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday then a home game against the Miami Dolphins in Week 18. We'll see if those end up being the final games of Rodgers' Jets career, but the wind is blowing in one direction based on tone right now.
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Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theatersFirst, the good news: California is no longer under a tsunami warning from the National Weather Service. Government officials issued the alert after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook part of the state Thursday. The quake struck a bit before 11 a.m. in coastal Humboldt County, California , near the Oregon border, and was felt down to San Francisco . It was followed shortly after by a tsunami warning affecting at least 5.3 million people. Tsunamis – large, destructive ocean waves that can be triggered by powerful earthquakes – don’t pose much of a threat to most of the United States, based on data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. But areas in Alaska , California, Hawaii , Oregon and Washington are notable exceptions, thanks to quakes around the Pacific Rim and proximity to so-called subduction zones , where two of the planet’s plates have collided, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. As part of FEMA’s National Risk Index , the agency calculates communities’ potential for negative impacts relative to other communities from a number of natural hazards, including tsunamis. Data from the index is incorporated into the Healthiest Communities rankings from U.S. News, and is based on an equation involving expected annual loss, social vulnerability and community resilience. See below for a map of tsunami risk by county, and a list of the U.S. counties at greatest risk from such a disaster.Waterloo, Ont.-based BlackBerry has unloaded its Cylance cybersecurity business in a deal with Arctic Wolf. Cylance became a signature part of BlackBerry’s efforts to rebrand itself in the cybersecurity space after buying the company six years ago in a US$1.4-billion deal. On Monday, Arctic Wolf acquired Cylance, which uses artificial intelligence to help users detect malware and prevent cyberattacks, for just $US160 million. The deal also includes about 5.5 million common shares of Arctic Wolf, a privately-held American security software and services company. “[BlackBerry] is selling it at a significant reduction from what they originally paid for it,” said cybersecurity tech analyst Ritesh Kotak. “The fact that they’re actually getting rid of it from their portfolio and is giving it to another organization makes me think, what is the future of BlackBerry?” CTV News reached out to BlackBerry to ask that exact question, as well as how the $US160 million valuation was determined and whether any jobs will be lost because of the Cylance sale. Those questions were not answered directly, but a spokesperson for BlackBerry said they are “incredibly pleased” with the outcome. As for Arctic Wolf, the sale is an opportunity to build their growing cybersecurity toolbelt. “We’re going to leverage the technology from BlackBerry [and] Cylance into the technology we already have. That allows us to detect threats faster and more efficiently,” said Dan Deeth, the senior director of communications for Arctic Wolf. While the company is headquartered south of the border, Arctic Wolf’s first office was actually in the Region of Waterloo and the Cylance acquisition will have a local benefit. “We have almost 800 employees working within the region and, probably within the next 12 to 18 months, we’ll have over 1,000,” said Deeth. The move will also help in retaining local tech talent. Several Arctic Wolf employees previously worked at BlackBerry or the Waterloo-based Sandvine, prior to accusations the company supplied technology that was used to inject spyware into the devices of government critics in Egypt. “We’ve seen this time and time again,” Kotak said. “How do we retain Canadian talent, Canadian IP without shipping it across the border and across the world? Canada is known for having some of the best AI, or some of the best cybersecurity professionals, in the world.” That’s exactly what Arctic Wolf plans to capitalize on – using local minds and tech with local roots to stay one step ahead of threat actors across a space that knows no boundaries.
- Signaling a new era of service to the congregation and the community with renewed commitment and the addition of beautifully renovated spaces - BERGAMO, Italy, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nestled between Lake Como and Lake Iseo in the north of Italy, the city of Bergamo is an architectural gem of medieval charm and breathtaking beauty. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, its landmarks take visitors on a journey through history, from the 12th-century Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore to the famous 16th-century walls that surround the upper city, through the museum that honors the beloved operas of Bergamo’s own Gaetano Donizetti, to today’s trendy bistros, bakeries and gelaterias. And in the heart of the city are the expanded new facilities of the Ideal Church of Scientology Mission of Bergamo . Scientology Missions form the vanguard of the Scientology religion, providing the full array of basic and introductory Scientology services and Scientology auditing (spiritual counseling). The Ideal Church of Scientology Mission in Bergamo is designed to serve as the physical embodiment of Scientology technology in helping all to attain spiritual freedom. It was a joyous Sunday afternoon, November 10, when community leaders and parishioners celebrated the anniversary and expansion of the Ideal Church of Scientology Mission of Bergamo. Those joining Mission Director Marta Riva for this milestone celebration included Ms. Nilupa Warnakulasooriya, Representative of the Sri Lanka North Italy Community; Mr. Franco Ravaglioli, Vice President of the Universal Peace Federation of Italy; Mr. Daniel Sigua, Founder and CEO of TCG News Italia; and Mr. Gabriele Riva, an intercultural advocate and a lieutenant of the Alpini, an elite mountain infantry corps of the Italian Army known for its volunteerism and humanitarian activities. Stepping to the podium, Ms. Warnakulasooriya thanked the mission for helping her achieve her humanitarian objectives. She spoke of her passion for ensuring Sri Lankan children living in Italy can adapt to the culture and thrive in their new home. Growing up in a foreign culture can be daunting. Children have to contend with customs and struggle with a new language, which can set them apart and create friction. When Ms. Warnakulasooriya discovered L. Ron Hubbard’s The Way to Happiness she found the practical skills and moral values that can prepare these youths to become the leaders of tomorrow . “L. Ron Hubbard provided a great gift by giving us The Way to Happiness ,” she said, “a gift that allows us to create harmony and respect among people of all races, religions, ages and genders.” Vice President of Universal Peace Federation of Italy Mr. Franco Ravaglioli believes in the unique and essential role religions play in promoting a world of lasting peace in which people of all nationalities, ethnicities and cultures can live together in harmony. “I appreciate the Scientologists I’ve come to know—they are open, willing to work together, and committed to creating real change. We will continue together on this path to create a better world,” he said, “for I believe that one day, we can achieve what Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard envisioned with the Aims of Scientology: ‘A world without insanity, without criminals and without war.’ In other words, a world of peace.” TCG News Italia CEO Mr. Daniel Sigua is dedicated to the human rights of the Latin American diaspora in Italy. “Today, we have a community that is more aware and educated about human rights, thanks to your Spanish-language resources and materials promoting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” He thanked the Church for its firm commitment to promoting values of unity and collaboration. “Thanks to your support, we will be able to carry out important initiatives for human rights and the growth of our community.” The final speaker, Lt. Riva, has long served in the Alpini’s legendary Giulia Mountain Brigade. “Those experiences—despite their hardships—have remained with me for a lifetime,” he said. “In the early 1980s, I was offered the opportunity to host 40 young university students from the Philippines who were touring around the world. In my small hamlet of about 1,000 people, convincing my fellow villagers to open their homes and hearts to strangers from a country so different from ours was a feat. But hospitality and generosity are values we lived by back then—values that, sadly, have faded over the years, even in my own little town.” Last winter, after the long interruption of the pandemic, the students from the Filipino choir reached out again, and Mr. Riva turned to the Scientology Mission of Bergamo. “It is thanks to all of you—your willingness, your help, and your incredible efficiency—that this choir was able to perform here in Bergamo. They sang in honor of the many families touched by the pandemic, families who have shown strength and resilience. This experience brought new life to my village. I want to express my deepest gratitude for the Church of Scientology’s invaluable role as a champion of ‘cooperation between different cultures for the common good.’” Mission director Marta Riva shared a brief history of her Mission, its services, and its humanitarian goals. “The 2020 pandemic was one of the hardest times our city ever experienced,” she said. “Our staff and parishioners immediately responded to help the many families affected by the tragedy. Today, our Scientology community has grown to such an extent that we needed to expand our premises, where we stand ready to serve not only Scientologists but all of Bergamo.” Visitors to the Ideal Bergamo Mission are welcome to tour the Public Information Display, featuring multimedia presentations of the basic beliefs and practices of Dianetics and Scientology as well as the life and legacy of L. Ron Hubbard. As an Ideal Church of Scientology Mission, Bergamo is equipped with every facility needed to provide the full array of introductory Scientology services. These include the popular Life Improvement Courses through which anyone may find workable solutions to common challenges of everyday life—such as how to improve a marriage, successfully raise children, increase personal motivation, and set and achieve goals. The Mission also offers seminars on a wide range of topics, including personal efficiency. The Hubbard Dianetics Seminar is based on Mr. Hubbard’s watershed work Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health , the bestselling book that reveals the source of one’s nightmares, unreasonable fears and irrational behavior—the reactive mind—and how to conquer it. Additionally, the Mission provides spiritual counseling, known as auditing , and the Purification Program , developed by Mr. Hubbard to free individuals from the mental and spiritual damage caused by drugs and toxins. November 10 also saw the Grand Opening of the new Ideal Church of Scientology Mission of McMinnville, Oregon, and the Ideal Scientology Mission of Chiayi, Taiwan. It was followed on November 16, with the Grand Opening of the Ideal Scientology Missions of Taichung, Taiwan, and Santo André, Brazil. The new Ideal Scientology Mission of Osaka, Japan, will open on November 30. Many more Ideal Scientology Missions are planned across North and South America, Europe and Asia in the coming year. The Scientology religion was founded by author and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard. Mr. David Miscavige is the Scientology religion’s ecclesiastical leader . The first Church of Scientology was formed in Los Angeles in 1954 and the religion has expanded to more than 11,000 Churches, Missions and affiliated groups, with millions of members in 167 countries. LEARN MORE: https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/ https://bergamasca.scientologymissions.org/ VIDEO: https://youtu.be/j-2euFXXbfc?si=rxRaPmCZR7EyCsLi PHOTO link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/24-1224-s2p-COSBergamo-300dpi.jpg PHOTO CAPTION: Celebrating the anniversary and expansion of the Ideal Scientology Mission of Bergamo. 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