'Tweaked land laws to be introduced in Uttarakhand assembly in next session'GEELONG, Australia, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Revolution plc CREV (the "Company"), a Tier 1 OEM supplier and the leading global manufacturer of lightweight advanced technology automotive carbon fiber wheels, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Orion Infrastructure Capital ("OIC") for a further US$25 million financing, which will be released in five tranches, each equal to US$5 million, subject to satisfying certain release conditions. In connection with the release of each of the five tranches of US$5 million, the Company will issue to OIC and the lenders under the US$60 million PIUS loan entered into in May 2023 ("Existing Noteholders"), penny warrants to purchase an aggregate number of shares equal to 5.0% of the Company's shares outstanding. The original US$110 million funding agreement with OIC included the US$70 million previously drawn and provided for up to US$40 million of additional funding by OIC, of which this US$25 million has now been secured. In connection with this further US$25 million, Existing Noteholders have also agreed to release up to US$2 million of existing loan reserves in five equal tranches of US$400,000 concurrent with the five OIC funding tranches. Following this combined US$27 million of additional funding, both OIC and the Existing Noteholders have also agreed to partial payment in kind, in lieu of cash, for certain interest payments. The first of these five funding tranches closed on Friday December 20, 2024. The incremental $25 million of capital, reserve release and changes to interest terms, are intended to support the ongoing liquidity of the business and fund the Company as it works to satisfy the demand from Carbon Revolution's OEM customers. The Company is making substantial investments in capacity and throughput and has a number of new programs entering, or expected to enter, production in the near-term. "OIC continues to be a great funding partner for Carbon Revolution, sharing our vision for our world-leading technology," said Jake Dingle, CEO of Carbon Revolution. "This capital supports the ongoing liquidity of the business and underpins the continued delivery of our production capacity increase and the near-term launch of a number of new OEM programs." "We are firm believers in Carbon Revolution and the transformative impact of their lightweighting value proposition," said Chris Leary, Investment Partner & Head of Infra Equity at OIC. "The progress made by the Company on its capacity investments and increasing the efficiency of its production, as the only company capable of producing carbon fiber wheels at scale, has further demonstrated the unparalleled value to automotive OEMs as they modernize their product portfolios." The terms and conditions of the financing are summarized in the Company's filing with the SEC, which can be accessed here . The Company continues to work diligently to file its Annual Report as promptly as practical to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as described here . About Carbon Revolution plc Carbon Revolution plc CREV (the "Company" or "Carbon Revolution") is the parent of Carbon Revolution Pty Ltd, an early-stage growth company which has successfully innovated, commercialized and industrialized the advanced manufacture of carbon fiber wheels for the global automotive industry. The Company has progressed from single prototypes to designing and manufacturing lightweight wheels for cars and SUVs in the high performance, premium and luxury segments, for the world's most prestigious automotive brands. Carbon Revolution is creating a significant and sustainable advanced technology business that supplies its lightweight wheel technology to automotive manufacturers around the world. For more information, visit carbonrev.com . Forward-Looking Statements All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this communication are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "project," "forecast," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," "target" or other similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or 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 the expectation of continued listing of Carbon Revolution's ordinary shares and warrants on Nasdaq, the Company's ability to file its Annual Report and promptly regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), the future financial performance, business strategies, financings and expectations for the Company's business. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of Carbon Revolution's management and are not predictions of actual performance. 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 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 may differ from such assumptions, and such differences may be material. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Carbon Revolution. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including (i) the ability to maintain the listing of Carbon Revolution's securities on Nasdaq or any other exchange on which such securities may be listed in the future; (ii) the failure to realize the benefits of being listed on a U.S. securities exchange and publicly-traded in the United States; (iii) Carbon Revolution's liquidity, including its ability to pay its obligations and to issue equity, refinance its indebtedness or otherwise obtain financing at all or on acceptable terms, (iv) risks related to its ability to meet financial covenants and other key covenants under existing financing arrangements or to obtain waivers or forbearance from compliance with such covenants, which could result in the acceleration of outstanding indebtedness, (v) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (vi) risks related to the rollout of Carbon Revolution's business strategy and the timing of expected business milestones; (vii) the effects of competition on Carbon Revolution's future business and the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth, establish and maintain relationships with customers and retain its management and key employees; (viii) risks related to domestic and international political and macroeconomic uncertainty, including the Russia-Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East; (ix) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Carbon Revolution; (x) the impact of pandemic and governmental responses on any of the foregoing risks; (xi) risks related to Carbon Revolution's industry; (xii) changes in laws and regulations; and (xiii) those factors discussed in the documents Carbon Revolution filed with the SEC, including the Shell Company Report on Form 20-F. 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The mother of an Australian teenage model who was on an extended break in Bali has spoken of the heartbreak of losing her son “too soon” while he holidayed in Bali. Aston Looker, 18, a former student at the prestigious Sydney school St Josephs College in Hunters Hill, was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a residential complex on the popular Indonesian island. Aston Looker died while in Bali. Picture: Instagram Mr Looker was found unresponsive in a pool. Picture: Instagram News.com.au understands that Mr Looker, whose cause of death has not been released, was found floating in the pool of the residential complex in the Balinese village of Mengwi by a resident of the property. The unnamed resident who found Mr Looker on August 22 allegedly called security to assist with the unresponsive teenager however he was unable to be revived. Taking to social media, Mr Looker’s distraught mother, Sydney designer Amanda Lennon, said she misses her son “every day, every hour, every minute and every second,” and that he is in the “arms of angels now”. “My supermodel son is in heaven we love you forever,” Ms Lennon wrote to her 10k followers on Instagram. “We love your cheeky personality and amazing looks but most of all you humour. “Your mum will never ever forget you my favourite person in the universe. Aston you are gone too soon and mourning your death that was too soon.” Do you know more or have a story? Email tips@news.com.au Ms Lennon pictured the last dinner she had with her son in a heartfelt Instagram post. Picture: Instagram Aston Looker at his school graduation with his mum, Amanda Cameron-Lennon. Picture: Instagram In a statement sent to news.com.au, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed Mr Looker’s death which occurred in August. “The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian man who died in Bali,” the statement read. “We offer our deepest condolences to the family.” Amanda Cameron-Lennon. Picture: Instagram Ms Cameron-Lennon shared the heartbreak of her son’s death while in Bali on social media. Picture: Instagram Family friend Victoria Montano posted about the death of Mr Looker, saying the 18-year-old was a “wasted life” and “one taken too soon”. “Asty was a complete juxtaposition - visually, a perfect face a jaw line that looked as if it was chiselled from marble, broad shoulders courtesy of countless hours of surfing,” Ms Montano posted on her Instagram account. “It was his vulnerability that drew you in. His sensitivity. His creative mind which no doubt worked away all day at a million miles an hour. “He wore his heart on his sleeve. On the occasions that we had time for a deeper conversation I always noted that he was able to express himself unlike any other male I knew. Asty was textured - he had depth. “This juxtaposition of masculinity and vulnerability was capped off by his mother Amanda’s favourite thing about him. A finely tuned perfectly timed sense of humour. The ability to be witty and humble all at once. Not many could make you laugh like this young man.” News.com.au has contacted Ms Lennon for comment. More Coverage Tribe members dead after eating sea turtle Staff writers Terrifying video of Boxing Day tsunami Shireen Khalil Originally published as Sydney teenager Aston Looker found dead in pool in Bali World Don't miss out on the headlines from World. Followed categories will be added to My News. More related stories TV ‘Motherf***er!’: Comedian eviscerates Biden US President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son, Hunter, has gone down quite terribly even on his own side of politics. Read more News Cruel way Hunter Biden ended relationship Hunter Biden ended his drug-fuelled relationship with Zoë Kestan in a four-sentence email, the former stripper has revealed. Read moreSmall dip in state’s equity MF AUM after 18-month bull runNoodles and wine are the secret ingredients for a strange new twist in China's doping saga

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We triple-dog-dare you to find a better depiction of the holidays. When “A Christmas Story ” premiered in 1983, screenwriter Jean Shepherd pulled antidotes from his own life to create the Christmas comedy — including the infamous leg lamp. And Quentin Schultze, the author of “ You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out! Life Lessons from the Movie “A Christmas Story ,” taught storytelling with Shepherd, leading the pair to become fast friends. From their time together, Schultze gained a deeper insight into the holiday classic — and it turns out it was a rocky start for the late screenwriter, who died at 78 in 1999. “Jean Shepherd wrote scripts that he wanted done exactly the way he wrote them,” Schultze exclusively told The Post. “And I have a copy of [the] script the way he wrote it, and it’s almost twice as long as it needs to be for a 90-minute film. So, he was at constant loggerheads with the director, Bob Clark, over this.” The author continued, “So the stuff is getting cut, and Jean Shepherd is getting angrier and angrier about this and at the same time, at the shooting, Jean is going to the actors and telling them how to deliver their lines in tune with the parables.” Clark, who died in 2007 at age 67, had eventually had enough. “Finally, Bob Clark literally kicked him off the set,” Schultze shared. “He said, ‘You cannot be here anymore. I can’t make this film with you hanging around.’ That hurt Jean. But, Jean understood it because he was there telling the characters how to act, including Ralphie [played by Peter Billingsley].” There was also one scene in particular that got the axe. “I can think of a lot of the material that Bob Clark took out, both from the script and actually shooting scenes. Whole scenes that they shot that they took out. Including two more dream scenes,” Schultze revealed. Another interesting twist at the start of making “A Christmas Story” is that Jack Nicholson was originally supposed to be casted. “The studio wanted Nicholson to play the old man,” Schultze confessed. “And Nicholson was too expensive, this was not a high-budget film, and at the same time, both Jean Shepherd and the director Bob Clark, both of them said, ‘We don’t want Jack Nicholson anyway.'” And Schultze couldn’t help but agree. “I can’t think of Jack Nicholson having the kind of heartwarming yet curmudgeonly character,” he said. “Maybe he could, but Darren McGavin, it was perfect casting.” Although the studio said no more than 90 minutes and Clark had to give Shepherd the boot, the life lessons still shined brightly in the film. While writing his book about the Christmas classic, this stuck out to Schultze the most. “What surprised me the most was how well Shepherd was able to get in the meaning of each life lesson,” he reflected. “If you don’t just look at the movie and what’s happening and what the characters say, but if you pay attention to what the older Ralphie is saying, he gives away the lessons.” “That was the technique that Jean used because if you say, ‘Well, the meaning of this story is,’ it doesn’t quite work. So you want the story to work on the entertainment level but then to add the overview — line after line.” Regarding which lines stuck out to Schultze the most, he shared, “Jean has the line about the old man wanting to put the lamp in the window to turn on the neighborhood. “OK, well, it’s a double meaning. Obviously, you turn on the light. Turn on the neighborhood — that sexual connotation there is extremely important to understand that leg lamp as a trophy wife.” Shepherd was a master at interweaving themes into the script and characters from his own life. “The old man in the movie is not real warm and fuzzy with Ralphie,” Schultze emphasized. “He’s not cold, he’s not nasty, he’s not abusive, but he doesn’t call Ralphie by name, and he doesn’t do all kinds of things. He’s kind of distant.” He shared that this reflected someone in Shepherd’s childhood. “Jean said to me that, along with the leg lamp, he said, ‘Well Quinn, my old man abandoned us.’ I said, ‘What?’ He said, ‘Yeah, he was never around anyways,'” Schultze began. “He was always out with women, didn’t come home at night a lot of the time,” Schultze recalled Shepherd saying. “One day, the old man came home from work, and Jean watched while his dad started packing up his suitcase, and his dad said, ‘You’ll understand when you grow up, kid.’ Finishes packing up his suitcase, and Jean watches as his father goes down the front steps of the house and gets in a convertible with his secretary from work and leaves and never comes home. Jean never saw him again.” That is something that plays into the roles of the old man and Ralphie’s mom. “When you think about what can shape somebody’s view, for example, the difference between male and female,” Schultze mused, “and his mom had to raise him and take care of everything. I think that single event in his life shaped his view of what men are or can be like more than anything else.” And with a script written with that much emotion, it’s no surprise that “A Christmas Story” has stood the test of time. “If you go online and you look at most-watched movies and then you narrow it down by year, what you see is ‘A Christmas Story’ has gone up and up and up,” said Schultze. “Right now, the reports are that between the two cable channels alone that carry it 24 hours, it is up over 50 million American adults seeing it a year, and that’s continuing to go up.” “I got to know the screenwriter just before the movie came out,” Schultze reflected, “because I wanted to learn how to teach storytelling, and I had heard about him and heard some of his radio shows, and then the film came out, and it bombed at the box office.” “And I had all these notes from teaching with Shepherd, and I thought, ‘Someday, maybe I’ll write something about this because these parables, it’s these stories that have a deeper meaning.’ But I thought, ‘Nah, the movie’s never going to go anywhere.’ I thought it should but it bombed in the box office.” But, of course, running it 24 hours a day and the VCR stores stocking the film helped its success. “It’s all this charm,” Schultze told the Post. “It’s multi-genre, and it’s great characters.”

Nick Kyrgios has laid the foundation for his Australian comeback, vowing to use his cameo appearance at the World Tennis League as a launching pad for his return. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue Kyrgios will be the most talked about athlete in Australia in the coming weeks when he plays his first serious tournament in more than a year at the Brisbane International. The Canberra star dipped his toe back into the professional arena in Abu Dhabi, losing to Andrey Rublev in the modified team format before returning home for Christmas. It was hard to get a good grasp on exactly where Kyrgios in his comeback journey, or if he will be able to withstand the intensity of a full tournament or the grand slam, but the baby steps were at least in the right direction. He has already caught the eye of former No. 1 Mats Wilander, who told Eurosport Kyrgios had "revolutionised the sport". "Players are actually using part of his arsenal or his repertoire, Wilander said. "Now, here's another statement, if Nick goes out, and he plays his absolute best tennis, and if he wins the Grand Slam, I believe maybe for the first time ever, a single player would have ticked every single box that you can tick. "He is competitive, the level is high, the mental attitude is brilliant, the repertoire and the variety of crazy shot-making and the jokes he cracks, no one has ever done it all. "Nick Kyrgios has a chance to do it all." Kyrgios appeared to be at the start of his grand slam contention phase before injury struck at the start of 2023. He won the Australian Open doubles title in 2022 and made the Wimbledon final in the same year, but he has played just one official match since the week before the Australian Open in 2023. His extended stint on the sideline has led some, like former French star Nicolas Mahut, to question his ability to get back to the top. Nick Kyrgios has been doing his rehab work at 'The Den' in Canberra. Picture by Keegan Carroll "Kyrgios hasn't been back that long and of course you can dream of the title at the Australian Open, but you have to be realistic," Mahut said. But Kyrgios has his eyes set on entertaining. "When I hear someone like Mahut tell me to be realistic, I can't help but question his credentials," Kyrgios told Telecom Asia Sport . "Sure, he was a fantastic doubles player and a Grand Slam champion, but he hasn't experienced the singles journey I have. That's likely why he holds that opinion. "On the singles court, he lacked the belief that I possess, so I dismiss his views. I've accomplished far more in singles than Mahut could dream of in his entire career. "That belief is what sets champions apart. Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic are the greatest because so many players are defeated before they ever hit the court against them. I refuse to be that player. My ability and belief will always drive me forward." From Prague to Canberra: Why Brenda and Linda traded snow for a capital summer They were once touted as the new generation's answer to the Williams sisters, but Brenda and Linda Fruhvirtova are hoping to launch their summer campaign away from the glaring grand slam spotlight. That means being the first players to arrive in Canberra for their first tournament of 2025, trading Prague's sub-zero temperatures and snow for a hot and windy Australian Christmas this week. The Czech sisters flew 32 hours to Canberra, where they will be two of the headline acts for a tournament that is earning a reputation for unearthing future stars. Men's world No. 1 Jannik Sinner played in Canberra three years ago, laying the foundation for his controversial charge to the top of the rankings. Stefanos Tsitsipas also made a stop in Canberra before he became a well-known figure on the men's circuit. Brenda and Linda had a taste of the spotlight two years ago when they were both teenagers. Linda made a run to the fourth round at the Australian Open and Brenda, the younger sister, burst through qualifying to secure a spot in the main draw. They were hailed as the next big things and, despite their attempts to douse the excitement, some compared them to Serena and Venus Williams. The road since then has been rocky and their rankings have been a rollercoaster, but they hope starting in Canberra will get them ready for Australian Open qualifying and then bigger things ahead in 2025. Czech sisters Brenda, left, and Linda Fruhvirtova have given up a Christmas at home to train in Canberra before the Canberra International. Picture by Keegan Carroll "It's definitely going to take us a few days to adapt to the weather," Linda said. "This is a preparation for the Australian Open for us - we don't expect much. "We'll just play and try our best. This is going to be our first tournament of the season, so we're super excited to get back into the tournament rhythm and we're going to Melbourne from here [for Australian Open qualifying]." Being so far away from home means adjusting to different traditions. The Fruhvirtovas travel as a family with their parents, but still celebrated Christmas at home before their flight to Australia. "We'll still have a nice dinner here as well because we're all here, so it will be like home anyway," Brenda said. Linda added: "[At home] we have a dinner and open the presents. The main day for us is December 24 th with potato salad and a fish schnitzel, then watch Christmas movies together." Canberra International players will start filtering into Canberra in the coming days in preparation for the Australian summer of tennis. Cruz Hewitt, the son of former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, will draw plenty of attention after getting a wildcard to the qualifying stage and junior world No. 1 Emerson Jones will be in the main draw. Hewitt, Jones and the Fruhvirtovas form part of the rising star cohort that Canberra officials have added to the field. Because while the Canberra International can't compete with the prize money offered at bigger events in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, it does provide a pathway for the next generation. "Emerson is a superstar in the making," said Canberra tournament director Lawrence Robertson. "She's still got a couple of years in the junior level, but she's already making real progress at the senior level as well. She's got a main-draw wildcard into the Australian Open so Canberra is going to be a real opportunity to build her ranking. "We've got an incredible lineup of teenagers from across the world ... former junior grand slam champions or No. 1s. There's an array of teenage sensations. We get to see them first when they're here." Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Copy Chris Dutton Sport editor Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. 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Every Black Friday, there’s a number of viral products that everyone has on their Christmas wish list, and we don’t expect this year to be any different. However, not all of these popular items are going to stay in stock, and we have some insight on the ones that won’t. Black Friday is big business, and last year shoppers spent $222.1 billion during the entire holiday shopping season, according to Queue-it. Sales on Black Friday reached $16.4 billion (online and in stores), and this was a 9% increase from the year before. While it comes as no surprise that electronics are the most sought-after products of the holiday season, Queue-it said this accounts for the majority of holiday sales, jumping to $50.8 billion in 2023. Apparel, furniture, groceries and toys are the other hot sellers of Black Friday. Together, these five categories accounted for 65% of sales during the holidays last year and is only expected to grow in 2024. While many items that sell out over Black Friday are driven by a good deal, we also know that a hot product is just that — a gift that most people want to open on Christmas Day. So, here are our picks for the top 10 hot-ticket items that could sell out over Black Friday. Samsung 98-inch QLED TV The holidays are ripe for TV deals, and we expect shoppers to buy a ton of them in 2024, especially at Walmart. Consumers are trending toward bigger TVs and the super low-price deals over Black Friday force many models to sell out. This is especially true of popular models from Samsung, Hisense, LG and more favorites. Apple Watch Series 9 Apple's smartwatches are a top pick among Apple fans. We’ve seen prices on the Apple Watch continue to trend downward, which was only spurred by the release of the new Apple Watch 10 in September. This pushed down prices on earlier models, with the best deals coming on the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch 9. For Black Friday, we think the prices will drop even lower and sell out due to high demand. Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones are one of the most popular products of 2024, and Beats are one of the top brands. We’re already seeing big markdowns on Beats Wireless Headphones, and we expect these price drops to continue into Black Friday. The Beats Solo3 is likely to be on sale for even cheaper than we’ve already seen, and we think they will sell out for Black Friday, with the possibility of other popular Beats headphones joining them. Apple AirPods (3rd gen) If you haven’t picked up a pair of Apple AirPods yet, this could be your year to do it. With Apple launching a fourth generation of AirPods earlier this year, the price on prevvious models are creeping lower. We think over Black Friday they’ll be at their cheapest price ever, with the AirPods (3rd Gen) likely to sell out. JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth speakers are a must-have for many this year, and with the big sound that comes from JBL’s speakers, it’s easy to see why they might sell out for Black Friday. These popular speakers come in a variety of portable sizes and waterproof designs. We expect big deals on JBL’s top-rated Clip 5 and Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker models. Apple iPad (10th Gen) One of Apple’s most sought-after products of the year was the iPad, and we saw the 9th Gen and 10th Gen models drop to their lowest prices ever. We think this year will bring some iPad bliss with even better discounts, but these deals will disappear just as fast as they arrive. We think that mega discounts on the iPad (9th Gen) and iPad (10th Gen) could cause sell outs, especially on Amazon. Dyson Airwrap The Dyson Airwrap just might be the top product of Black Friday, as this is one of the rare times there’s a discount on the beloved hair styling tool. At $600, the Airwrap carries a hefty price tag, so any discount presented is a welcome surprise. But as we’ve seen in the past, any Black Friday deal on the Dyson Airwrap causes a crush of interest that’s followed by a sell out. Ugg Tasman slippers If you’ve tried to scoop up the UGG Tasman Slippers in previous years, you already know they never stay in stock for long. As the “it” slipper of the holiday season, UGG’s Tasman sells out multiple times over the holidays, even without a discount offered. We think that this year will be similar, with popular sizes and colors of the Tasman Slipper snatched up fast over Black Friday. Bissell Little Green The Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner is a popular home product that just can’t seem to stay in stock. With prices falling under $90, this mighty machine can be a blessing for pet owners and parents, as its compact size makes it easy to store and use when needed. We’ve seen the Little Green Machine sell out before, and we’d be surprised if it didn’t do it again over Black Friday. Furby Galaxy Edition We’d be remiss if we didn’t include a top toy that we think will be hard to find and gift this year. Our pick is the Furby Galaxy Edition. This glow-in-the-dark Furby is based on the original Furby from the late ’90s with even more features, interactive modes and more fun. Making a comeback in 2023, we saw the revival of this popular toy sell out last year, and we expect the new Furby Galaxy Edition to do the same. For the holidays: Get inspiring home and gift ideas – sign up now!Amazon has dropped a flurry of TV deals for Black Friday , including a major discount on this massive 77-Inch Samsung OLED 4K TV model that’s hard to beat. The 77-inch Samsung OLED 4K S95D Series HDR Pro Smart TV is now on sale for $3,498, instead of $4,398, for a savings of 20% off. This is huge $900 markdown on this 2024 Samsung TV in one of the best deals we’ve seen on this 77-inch model from Amazon. The 77-Inch Samsung OLED 4K S95D TV has it all, including an expansive screen with AI-powered 4K resolution and OLED technology for pure picture color and vivid detail. It also incorporates an anti-glare option for improved viewing with OLED HDR PRO to optimize picture quality. More features of the 77-Inch Samsung OLED 4K S95D TV include a Motion Xcelerator for video game play without lag or blur, while the Tizen OS provides access to your favorite streaming apps and more. You’ll also benefit from the built-in Dolby Atmos with 3D sound quality and voice control using Google Assistant and Alexa. Amazon is offering this Samsung TV deal with free scheduled Prime delivery. Shop for this 77-Inch Samsung OLED 4K TV deal on Amazon here. You can also check out more TVs on sale from Amazon for Black Friday , including these top models: Sony 75′′ 4K Ultra HD X90L Series BRAVIA XR Full Array LED Google TV for $1,298, instead of $1,800 LG 83′′ Class OLED evo G4 Series Smart TV for $4,997, instead of $5,373 SAMSUNG 55′′ Class QLED 4K Q60D Series Quantum HDR Smart TV for $498, instead of $798 Hisense 65′′ Class QLED 4K S7N CanvasTV Series Dolby Vision HDR Google TV for $800, instead of $1,300 TOSHIBA 75′′ Class C350 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV for $480, instead of $650 Find even more markdowns on smart TVs during Amazon’s big Black Friday sale here. The Best Black Friday Deals in 2024 Walmart has this giant JBL Partybox speaker on sale for a whopping $201 off for Black Friday — but this deal won’t last 31 Black Friday mattress sales to shop, including holiday deals from Walmart, Amazon, Sealy, Serta and more Amazon has Hey Dude sneakers on sale for up to 59% off for Black Friday Amazon has this Ninja outdoor grill and smoker on sale for the best price ever with $150 off — but only for Black Friday Walmart has this Nintendo Switch bundle for the lowest price ever in a major Black Friday deal Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com . Dawn Magyar can be reached at dmagyar@njadvancemedia.com . Have a tip? Tell us at nj.com/tips/ .Former Kentucky wide receiver Dane Key, one of the top offensive players in the transfer portal, announced on social media Tuesday that he will transfer to Nebraska. Key posted a photo of himself in a Nebraska uniform wearing the No. 6 he wore at Kentucky. The simple post contained the letters "GBR," short for "Go Big Red," with an emoji heart. Key led Kentucky this past season with 47 receptions for 715 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games as the Wildcats finished 4-8. In three seasons, the 6-foot-3, 210-pounder has 126 receptions for 1,870 yards and 14 TDs in 38 games (35 starts). Key has one season of eligibility remaining after he was a four-star recruit in the class of 2022. --Field Level Media

Essex aims to reduce energy consumption 3% by 2029 through energy conservation planHIMS Stock Soars to All-Time High, Reaching $30.45OXFORD, Miss. — Sean Pedulla and Matthew Murrrell each had 19 points, and Mississippi defeated Oral Roberts 100-68 Thursday night as the Rebels remained unbeaten. Five players scored in double figures for Ole Miss (5-0) with Jaemyn Brakefield and Davon Barnes adding 13 apiece, and Mikeal Brown-Jones scoring 12. Oral Roberts (2-4) got 19 points from Darius Robinson Jr., 14 from Sam Alajiki and 13 from Issac McBride. Takeaways ORU: The Eagles, a fifth-place preseason pick in the Summit League, were just 12-19 last season. Ole Miss: The Rebels went 13-0 in non-conference play last season and have now won 18-straight non-conference games, the longest streak in the nation. North Carolina State and Memphis were non-conference highlight wins a year ago. Ole Miss hasn’t faced a high major this season. Key moment Late-arriving 3-point shooting after Ole Miss missed its first nine behind the arc. The Rebels hit their last four 3s to withstand 52% shooting by ORU and lead 50-40 at the break. The lead reached 20 at 71-51 with 11 minutes, 39 seconds left when Brown-Jones gained an angle on his defender and scored at the rim with his left hand. The rout was on. Key stat The Rebels scored 37 points of 21 ORU turnovers. The turnovers led to layups, and the Rebels outscored the Eagles 44-16 in the paint. Ole Miss had just eight turnovers of its own and was credited with 13 steals, five of them by Pedulla. Up next Ole Miss faces 4-0 Brigham Young in San Diego on Thanksgiving. North Carolina State and Purdue make up the other half of the neutral-site event.

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