l swertres result today Technologický inovační institut v Abú Zabí zahajuje summit o umělé inteligenci s otevřeným zdrojovým kódem, na kterém se vedou kritické diskuse o budoucnosti umělé inteligence( MENAFN - IANS) Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) As her film“Hi Nanna” completed one year since its release, actress Mrunal Thakur celebrated the moment by sharing unseen images and videos from the shoot. Mrunal took to her Instagram, where she shared a reel video. The clip has her look test, videos from the sets, moments shared with her co-stars, dubbing sessions and a few glimpses of her behind-the-scenes moments among many others. “Happy 1 year #teamhinana,” she wrote as the caption. “Hi Nanna” released in 2023. The Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Shouryuv and also stars Nani. The film was officially announced in January 2023 under the tentative title Nani 30, as it is Nani's 30th film as the lead actor, and the official title was announced in July 2023. It was shot in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Coonoor, and wrapped by late-September 2023. The film told the tale of a loving father and his adorable 6-year-old daughter. The duo find their lives taking a dramatic turn when the woman he loves marries someone else. An avid user of social media, Mrunal often shares updates about her professional and personal life on the platform. Recently, she shared a post related to her“jeevan saathi”, which included a delicious plate of poha, a popular Indian breakfast dish. The picture was captioned:“Jeevan Saathi.” Mrunal started her acting career in 2012 with the television series“Mujhse Kuchh Kehti... Yeh Khamoshiyaan.” She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Bulbul Arora in Ekta Kapoor's popular daily soap“Kumkum Bhagya” and left a lasting impression with her roles in other TV shows like“Arjun.” Mrunal showcased her acting prowess in movies such as“Super 30” opposite Hrithik Roshan,“Batla House,” and“Dhamaka.” She received praise for her performance in the widely praised romantic drama“Sita Ramam.” She also featured in the sci-fi epic“Kalki 2898 AD,” where she shared screen space with Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone. Recently, Mrunal was seen shooting in the scenic locales of Uttarakhand for an untitled romantic film alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi also has“Son of Sardaar 2” with Ajay Devgn, directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, and a comedy venture featuring Varun Dhawan under the direction of David Dhawan. She also has an upcoming film“Pooja Meri Jaan” in the lineup. MENAFN08122024000231011071ID1108969389 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

A day after Russia's attack on Ukraine with what were clearly big, very fast and new intermediate-range missiles, which many outlets initially reported to be an ICBM, the Kremlin is touting that it launched a cutting-edge hypersonic missile for which there is no defensive intercept capability . Russia says that Washington has now understood and been able to grasp Putin's warnings and red lines more clearly following the missile strike a Ukrainian defense industry facility in Dnepropetrovsk Thursday morning. The new hypersonic weapon, dubbed 'Oreshnik' is capable of delivering a nuclear warhead . "We have no doubt that the current administration in Washington has had the opportunity to familiarize itself with this announcement and understand it," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Putin had said the West's escalation, seen this week in authorizing Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia with US/UK-made weapons, makes Ukraine a "global" conflict. He strongly hinted that this global aspect to the war means attacks on Western targets can't be ruled out. The same day, the foreign ministry said a US missile base in Poland is a prime target . Peskov further called Putin's message following the hypersonic attack "comprehensive, clear and logical." The Russian leader has authorized the new missile to enter mass production. "The key message is that the reckless decisions and actions of Western countries — which produce missiles, supply them to Ukraine and subsequently take part in carrying out strikes on Russian territory — cannot go unanswered," Peskov continued. On Friday Russian state media sources have begun publishing specs for the Oreshnik missile, claiming it flies at Mach 10 , and can reach 5,500km in distance, or 3,400+ miles (as a medium-range weapon). Russia's missile command has also informed Putin that the projectile is capable of reaching any European target ... ❗️‘Oreshnik’ IRBM is capable of reaching any European target – Russian missile forces chief pic.twitter.com/v50HHAafIc "The unique feature of the Oreshnik missile system is that, firstly, it is a medium-range missile – it flies to a distance of 1,000 km to 5,500 km – and secondly, it is hypersonic, flying at a speed of Mach 10," a retired Russian Army colonel and military analyst, identified as Viktor Litovkin, told Sputnik. "The West does not have missiles that fly at such a speed or hypersonic missiles at all," he continued. "Although the US has repeatedly boasted that it has such missiles, it has never demonstrated a missile flight. They appeared to show missiles that flew at a supersonic speed of 5.5 times the speed of sound or Mach 5.5. However, hypersonic speed begins at Mach 6-7." Independent geopolitical site Moon of Alabama agrees, and calls it a huge game-changer [emphasis ZH]: Launched from Russia the missile can reach any target in Europe in less than 20 minutes . On reentry into the atmosphere the warheads of the missile reach hypersonic speeds of 3-4 kilometer per second . There is no air defense system in the world that could stop them. The surprising and successful demonstration of such an enormous capability is a wake-up call for European strategists . Lulled in by neoconservative talk of western supremacy and presumed Russian inabilities the Europeans were eager to connect their fate to a proxy war against Russia. Having been defeated in the fight for the commodities of the Donbas region they have pushed for extending the reach of their weapons into Russia. The results are now in. Europe is defenseless against new Russian weapons which can reach every political and industrial center of Europe with devastating power and with just minutes of notice. ⚡️ Statement by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin Watch herein in full (dubbed in English) pic.twitter.com/mF5SCJdlq1 And Putin reminded the West yesterday: "We believe that the United States made a mistake by unilaterally destroying the INF Treaty in 2019 under a far-fetched pretext." The United States was notified shortly in advance of the launch via nuclear risk reduction channels, which underscores the seriousness of the event. The Pentagon has confirmed that the US was warned in advance about the "Oreshnik" missile attack via nuclear security channels. NOTICE: they did not warn the EU, so the pucker factor in the EU watching that ICBM launch must have been intense. Can you imagine?? pic.twitter.com/mfKfY58bn2 Below is a review and paraphrasing of Putin's main points from his Thursday address and warning to the West via RT . * * * Deployment of the new Hypersonic Missile ‘Oreshnik’ Putin confirmed that Russia has used its latest hypersonic ballistic missile system, nicknamed ‘Oreshnik’ (Hazel in English), during a strike on a Ukrainian defense industry facility in Dnepropetrovsk on Thursday morning. The missile is part of Moscow’s new generation of medium-range weapons and reportedly travels at speeds of up to Mach 10 (2.5-3 kilometers per second). Putin emphasized that no existing air or missile defense systems, including those deployed by the US in Europe, are capable of intercepting the Oreshnik. “There are no means of countering such weapons today,” he said, adding that the strike successfully hit one of Ukraine’s largest Soviet-era industrial complexes producing rocket technology. The Americans are making the Ukraine conflict global Putin accused the US and NATO of deliberately escalating the crisis by providing Kiev with long-range, high-precision weapons capable of striking Russian territory. This week, Ukraine used American-made ATACMS missiles and British Storm Shadow systems to strike targets in Russia’s Bryansk and Kursk Regions. Putin said these attacks demonstrate the West’s intent to transform the Ukraine conflict into a global war. He stressed that these weapons could not be used without the direct involvement of US and NATO military specialists. “This regional conflict provoked by the West has now acquired global elements,” the president declared. US defenses helpless against Russian hypersonic weapons Putin highlighted the strategic advantage of Moscow’s new missile technology, stating that Western defense systems, including those at US bases in Europe, are powerless to intercept them. He framed the deployment of the Oreshnik system as a response to NATO’s increasingly aggressive actions, including Washington’s withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in 2019. “Missiles like Oreshnik are our answer to NATO’s plans to deploy medium- and shorter-range missiles in Europe and the Asia-Pacific,” he said. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Thursday’s strike against a weapons factory in Dnepropetrovsk was an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), dubbed Oreshnik (‘Hazel’). Oreshnik flies at Mach 10 and carries multiple warheads, making it impervious to air defenses. pic.twitter.com/awK9at6lwh Americans destroyed the system of international security The Russian president placed blame squarely on Washington for dismantling global arms control agreements and eroding international security. “It was not Russia but the United States that destroyed the system of international security,” Putin said, referring to the collapse of the INF Treaty and other agreements. He accused the US of clinging to its “hegemony” at the expense of global stability, stating that the Americans are “pushing the whole world toward a global conflict.” Russia’s position on the deployment of missiles Putin announced that while Russia has refrained from deploying medium- and shorter-range missiles globally, it would reassess this policy in response to US actions. He warned that future targets for Russia’s advanced systems would be chosen based on perceived threats to national security. As a “humanitarian” gesture, he stated that civilians in targeted areas would be warned in advance to evacuate. A call for Peace, and a warning to the West Despite his tough words, Putin reiterated that Russia remains open to talks, but warned of decisive retaliation against escalating aggression. “We have always preferred, and are still ready, to resolve all disputes through peaceful means,” the president said. However, he cautioned Western leaders, particularly in Washington, to take Russia’s warnings seriously. “There will always be an answer,” to attacks on Russia, he concluded. zh: ...hopefully Trump and Putin can broker peace before it's too late.

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Published 16:47 IST, November 30th 2024 Bengaluru techie loses Rs 91 lakh in stock market scam; fraudsters used fake apps, lured with profits. Zerodha CEO Kamath shares safety tips. Bengaluru: A 39-year-old software engineer, Ranjan (name changed), lost nearly Rs 91 lakh in a sophisticated stock market scam involving fake trading apps and promises of massive returns. The incident highlights the growing menace of financial frauds, as noted by Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath, who shared preventive tips and expressed concerns about scammers leveraging artificial intelligence. How the Scam Unfolded The ordeal began when Ranjan (Name Changed) received a WhatsApp message offering stock market training and asking him to vote for fraudsters in a so-called "Global AI Smart Trading Competition." He was added to a Telegram group where a person named Chandra Takal, claiming to be a trading expert, provided guidance on trading strategies and directed him to download two apps. One app displayed investment and profit details, while the other, named Dwaai, facilitated transactions. Initially, Ranjan was lured with small profits of 5-10% on his trades. Convinced by the returns, he invested progressively larger amounts and even participated in IPOs under the Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) category, with promises of at least 50% profit on listing day. When Ranjan's investment reached ₹28 lakh, he was persuaded to borrow funds through a fraudulent banking app. His total investments eventually reached ₹91 lakh. The scammers then blocked his access to the app, claiming he needed to repay a ₹63 lakh loan before selling his "IPO stocks." Despite paying the demanded amount, further withdrawal attempts were blocked under the pretext of foreign transaction fees and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. Realizing he had been defrauded, Ranjan approached the police. Kamath’s Warnings and Tips Highlighting the rise of financial scams, Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath stated, "The trend of these frauds is increasing. The past 9 months alone have had scams worth ₹11,000 crores! I dread to think what it will be like once the fraudsters use AI. 😔" Kamath advised users to safeguard their digital presence, suggesting, "Change the settings on your WhatsApp and Telegram so strangers can't add you to groups. Here's screenshots of the settings screen that show how to do it." Scammers’ Modus Operandi Scammers often lure victims by mimicking legitimate platforms. “You are asked to install fake trading apps that look exactly like those of major brokers. On the first couple of trades, you will make money. This is designed to convince you that you can make a lot of money,” Kamath explained. Legal Action Initiated The East CEN Crime Police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 318 (cheating). Investigations are underway to trace the fraudsters and recover the lost funds. This case underscores the importance of verifying the authenticity of trading platforms and exercising caution in digital interactions to avoid falling victim to similar scams. Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. Updated 16:47 IST, November 30th 2024921 student awarded degrees at IGDTUW seventh convocationJimmy Carter had the longest post-presidency of anyone to hold the office, and one of the most active. Here is a look back at his life. 1924 — Jimmy Carter was born on Oct. 1 to Earl and Lillian Carter in the small town of Plains, Georgia. 1928 — Earl Carter bought a 350-acre farm 3 miles from Plains in the tiny community of Archery. The Carter family lived in a house on the farm without running water or electricity. 1941 — He graduated from Plains High School and enrolled at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus. 1942 — He transferred to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. 1943 — Carter’s boyhood dream of being in the Navy becomes a reality as he is appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. 1946 — He received his naval commission and on July 7 married Rosalynn Smith of Plains. They moved to Norfolk, Virginia. 1946-1952 — Carter’s three sons are born, Jack in 1947, Chip in 1950 and Jeff in 1952. 1962-66 — Carter is elected to the Georgia State Senate and serves two terms. 1953 — Carter’s father died and he cut his naval career short to save the family farm. Due to a limited income, Jimmy, Rosalynn and their three sons moved into Public Housing Apartment 9A in Plains. 1966 — He ran for governor, but lost. 1967 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s fourth child, Amy, is born. 1971 — He ran for governor again and won the election, becoming Georgia’s 76th governor on Jan. 12. 1974 — Carter announced his candidacy for president. 1976 — Carter was elected 39th president on Nov. 2, narrowly defeating incumbent Gerald Ford. 1978 — U.S. and the Peoples’ Republic of China establish full diplomatic relations. President Carter negotiates and mediates an accord between Egypt and Israel at Camp David. 1979 — The Department of Education is formed. Iranian radicals overrun the U.S. Embassy and seize American hostages. The Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty is signed. 1980 — On March 21, Carter announces that the U.S. will boycott the Olympic Games scheduled in Moscow. A rescue attempt to get American hostages out of Iran is unsuccessful. Carter was defeated in his bid for a second term as president by Ronald Reagan in November. 1981 — President Carter continues to negotiate the release of the American hostages in Iran. Minutes before his term as president is over, the hostages are released. 1982 — Carter became a distinguished professor at Emory University in Atlanta, and founded The Carter Center. The nonpartisan and nonprofit center addresses national and international issues of public policy. 1984 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter volunteer one week a year for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that helps needy people in the United States and in other countries renovate and build homes, until 2020. He also taught Sunday school in the Maranatha Baptist Church of Plains from the mid-’80s until 2020. 2002 — Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 2015 — Carter announced in August he had been diagnosed with melanoma that spread to his brain. 2016 — He said in March that he no longer needed cancer treatment. 2024 — Carter dies at 100 years old. Sources: Cartercenter.org, Plains Historical Preservation Trust, The Associated Press; The Brookings Institution; U.S. Navy; WhiteHouse.gov, Gallup

TORRINGTON – There are 25 cats at the animal control facility, just seven down from the record of 32, but the city has approved new cages to make them more comfortable. The cats, which are available for adoption save a couple kittens that are spoken for, occupy four rooms. One long haired male – a loner that prefers to be away from other felines – is in a cage in the hallway. At Monday’s City Council meeting, members agreed to spend $3,300 per unit for six double-unit cages – meaning two cages on each. On Wednesday, the Board of Public Safety also approved the expense. Animal Control Officer Caitlin Nield showed a rendition of what the cages will look like, with one side for sleeping quarters, a cubby for the litter box and a space above where the cat can hang out or eat. “They can kind of go up there and rest and then their food bowls will be here,” said Nield, pointing to the nook above the litter box cubby. Nield said she had 32 cats at the facility last month, but some were adopted. There has been more space for cats since the move into the new $2.7 million animal shelter on city-owned property on Bogue Road in Harwinton in November 2023, Nield said. The old facility in the building next door only had room for six small cat cages. Most of the cats in the facility were seized but, Nield said, she worked with some owners to surrender them voluntarily. Nield took in 14 orange cats from the same home, which was the most she has seized at one time. “It was just a situation where people got overwhelmed and they needed us to take them,” she said. While the orange cats she still has clearly crave attention, they are also a bit skittish. One that Nield said could come out of the cage Thursday, was intent on being pet while locked in, rubbing its face against the bars of the cage and pressing its nose on fingers reaching in but once he was free, he ran around the room and was less interested in human contact and more in finding a place to hide. The anxious personality is what sometimes happens when there are a lot of cats in a single household who may be getting only the bare necessities, such as food, water, a litter box and some attention, but not as much as they may need. “Those situations with cats when they’re so many sometimes they’re not as social,” Nield said. “So this is what you get, the nervous cat.” The shelter has the orange cats, tabbies, long haired beauties and myriad others. A mom with a litter of kittens has the run of a room. The kittens happily rush to the door when someone approaches. The runt of the litter, a black cat with white paws and a white line down its nose, always scampers to peer up when it sees people in the hall. There are also 13 dogs at the facility, including a puppy. Three of the dogs are available for adoption and some are temporary holds. Nield said she has a staff of eight: six animal control officers and two kennel-staffers. Every cat gets time out of the cage, including when their cages are being cleaned and during rotations when they are allowed to roam around the office. Sometimes Nield takes in an animal temporarily, she said. Situations that lead to temporary holds include when an owner is sick or in the hospital and has no one to help care for their pets and when someone is unhoused and looking for a place to live and wants their pet safe. Adoption fees vary depending on the situation, she said. If an animal was spayed or neutered prior to impoundment, the adoption fee is $5. If the facility has the animals spayed or neutered, has them vaccinated for rabies and distemper and microchipped, the adoption fee for a cat is $115, $150 for dogs. If the facility does not have the animal spayed or neutered and they have not previously been sterilized, the adoption fee is $50 and comes with an Animal Population Control Program Voucher. The voucher provides the rabies and distemper vaccines at no cost and offers a discount on spaying or neutering. Anyone interested in adopting a cat or dog from the facility can call the office at 860-485-9165 or email at aco@torringtonpd.org. While people are welcome to stop by to see animals or pick up an adoption application, Nield does not recommend doing so without calling first as staff may be out on calls.

No. 24 Arizona is coming off consecutive defeats for the first time in the Tommy Lloyd era when it faces undefeated Davidson on Wednesday to begin the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas. Arizona (2-2) lost at Wisconsin 103-88 on Nov. 15 and followed that with a home loss against Duke 69-55 on Friday. The Wildcats have dropped 15 spots in the Associated Press Top 25 poll in two weeks. Arizona's record is .500 this early in a season for the first time since it was 3-3 to start the 2017-18 schedule. "I've got work to do, so let's get to work," said Lloyd, in his fourth year as Arizona's head coach. "Let's see where we're at in a month, and if we're still struggling, you know what I'll do? I still got work to do, but I'm gonna get to it." Arizona shot 39.6 percent from the field against Duke, and just 26.1 percent (6 of 23) from 3-point range. The Wildcats were outrebounded by 43-30 and their 15 turnovers led to 19 points. Jaden Bradley led Arizona with 18 points and KJ Lewis added 12. Preseason All-American Caleb Love had eight points on 3-of-13 shooting from the field, including 1-of-9 from 3-point range. Arizona made only one field goal in the last 5:39 as Duke pulled away after its lead was trimmed to six points. "We didn't play great," Lloyd said. "Now we need to take a step back and figure out why. Are there some schematic problems? Are there some problems with how our personnel is kind of put together? "We got to figure out what our certainties are, and the things we have to have, and then over the course of the next couple of days, if there's adjustments we need to make, we need to figure out what those are." Davidson is 4-0 after a 15-17 record last season, in which it lost its last six games to put an end to postseason hopes. A 93-66 win over visiting VMI on Friday followed a 91-85 win at Bowling Green and 76-70 victory over visiting East Tennessee State. The two wins by 10 points or fewer are important because Davidson was 6-12 in such games last season. It was 4-11 in games decided by five points or fewer. "The goal (is) to get better," Davidson head coach Matt McKillop said after the season opener. "We talk about fighting to win every possession. I think we had to figure out what that really felt like with the lights on." Davidson made 13 shots from 3-point range in the win over VMI. Reed Bailey had 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Bobby Durkin added 19 points, including 17 of them and a career-best five 3-pointers in the first half. Bailey leads Davidson in scoring (19 points per game) and rebounding (7.8). Durkin is shooting 57.9 percent (22 of 38) from the field and 54.2 percent (13 of 24) from 3-point range. By contrast, Arizona's Love is shooting 32 percent (16 of 50) from the field and 21.4 percent (6 of 28) from beyond the arc. Bradley leads Arizona with 15.5 points per game. He is shooting 50 percent (24 of 48) from the field and is 35.7 percent (5 of 14) from 3-point range. --Field Level Media

The Prime Minister will this week kick off what he has called the “next phase” of Government, as he announces the markers for his “missions” that Number 10 say will allow the public to hold Sir Keir and his team to account on their promises and will be reached by the end of the Parliament. The milestones will run alongside public sector reform, Downing Street said. This will include a focus on reforming Whitehall, spearheaded by the as-yet-unannounced new chief civil servant the Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet ministers, so it is geared towards the delivery of Labour’s missions, according to Number 10. The same focus will also influence decisions for next year’s spending review, it has been suggested. Writing in The Sun on Sunday, the Prime Minister compared “focusing the machinery of government” to “turning an oil tanker” and said that “acceptance of managed decline” has “seeped into parts of Whitehall”. “The British people aren’t fools. They know a ruthless focus on priorities is essential,” he wrote. The Sunday Times reported that one of the milestones would focus on early education, with the aim to raise the number of children who are ready for school, educationally and socially. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden said that “it’s estimated that more than a million school days worth of teacher time each year is spent dealing with” children who are not prepared for school. Labour’s missions, as laid out in their July election manifesto, focus on economic growth, energy security and cleaner energy, the NHS, childcare and education systems, as well as crime and criminal justice. Ahead of revealing the details, Sir Keir said in a statement: “This plan for change is the most ambitious yet honest programme for government in a generation. “Mission-led government does not mean picking milestones because they are easy or will happen anyway – it means relentlessly driving real improvements in the lives of working people. “We are already fixing the foundations and have kicked-started our first steps for change, stabilising the economy, setting up a new Border Security Command, and investing £22 billion in an NHS that is fit for the future. “Our plan for change is the next phase of delivering this Government’s mission. “Some may oppose what we are doing and no doubt there will be obstacles along the way, but this Government was elected on mandate of change and our plan reflects the priorities of working people. “Given the unprecedented challenges we have inherited we will not achieve this by simply doing more of the same, which is why investment comes alongside a programme of innovation and reform.” The so-called “missions” outlined in Labour’s election manifesto focused on five key policy areas: kickstart economic growth; make Britain a clean energy superpower; take back our streets; break down barriers to opportunity; and build an NHS fit for the future. 🚨 New polling with @ObserverUK Keir Starmer has seen an 8 point drop in his net approval rating after a significant uptick in the number disapproving of his performance. 22% approve of his performance vs. 54% who disapprove. This gives Starmer a net rating of -32%. pic.twitter.com/J33nMnwflP — Opinium (@OpiniumResearch) November 30, 2024 The announcement comes after a first five months in office that has seen anger over Budget proposals and reports of tension in Number 10. Polling for The Observer newspaper by Opinium indicates that more than half of the public disapprove of the Prime Minister’s performance. According to the survey of approximately 2,000 adults, 54% of people disapprove of his performance, compared with 22% who approve, leaving him with a net rating of -32%.In a crucial move ahead of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump has forged a key agreement with the White House staff of President Joe Biden, ensuring a seamless transition of power on January 20. The arrangement permits Trump's transition team to engage with federal agencies and utilize non-public information, fostering cooperation and preparedness. The pact omits a General Services Administration (GSA) agreement which Trump declined, resisting constraints on disclosing donor contributions. Nonetheless, the White House accord stands as an essential step to avert disruptions in government operations and uphold national security as Trump assumes office. Efforts remain active in solidifying transition protocols, with dialogues unfolding between chiefs of staff and legal teams to mitigate procedural obstacles. The collaboration, despite Trump's choice not to utilize some GSA resources, highlights the importance of a methodical and accountable transition, addressing both domestic and geopolitical challenges. (With inputs from agencies.)Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at 100. There are very few politicians who are admired for their values, their honesty, and their humanitarian deeds. Former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100, was among the rare exceptions; but then, he was more than a politician. He served as an epic model of what a good human being should be, especially in the later stages of his life. His post-presidency years came to be defined by humanitarian and peace advocacy efforts, and they exemplified a well-known quote that encapsulated his life’s purpose and philosophy: “I have one life and one chance to make it count for something. I’m free to choose that something. ... My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I can, whenever I can, for as long as I can.” As one admirer put it, “Great man, great president, probably under-appreciated by those who didn’t know much about him.” There is little doubt that Carter will be remembered more for his humanitarian efforts than for his presidency. Polls of historians and political scientists have generally ranked Carter as a below-average president. A 2018 poll of the American Political Science Association’s Presidents and Executive Politics section ranked Carter as the 26th best president. A 2017 C-SPAN poll of historians also ranked Carter as the 26th best president. Some critics have compared Carter to Herbert Hoover, who was similarly a “hardworking but uninspiring technocrat. Robert A. Strong, Professor of Politics at Washington and Lee University has written: “Jimmy Carter is much more highly regarded today than when he lost his bid for reelection in 1980. He has produced an exemplary post-presidency, and today there is an increased appreciation for the enormity of the task he took on in 1977. Carter took office just thirty months after a President had left the entire federal government in a shambles. He faced epic challenges—the energy crisis, Soviet aggression, Iran, and above all, a deep mistrust of leadership by his citizens. He was hard working and conscientious.” His critics weren’t so kind, they saw him as a fish out of water in Washington D.C. and frequently mocked him as the “peanut farmer.” Carter served a single, tumultuous term and was defeated by Republican Ronald Reagan in 1980, a landslide loss that ultimately paved the way for his decades of global advocacy for democracy, public health, and human rights via the Carter Center. Hailing from a family of farmers who had been in Georgia since the 1630’s, young Jimmy was energetic and enterprising. By the time he was ten, he stacked produce from the family farm onto a wagon, hauled it into town, and sold it. He saved his money, and by the age of thirteen, he bought five houses around Plains that the Great Depression had put on the market at rock-bottom prices. These homes were rented to families in the area. After a promising Navy career, he was called back to Georgia to save the family farm after his father’s death, a task that he accomplished brilliantly and which in a roundabout way led to a political career that eventually landed him in the Governor’s mansion. Carter became President by narrowly defeating Gerald Ford, a man who had landed there by accident when Nixon was forced to resign, and who has gone down in history as the first, and so far the only, person to become President without winning a general election for President or Vice President. Jimmy Carter’s greatest accomplishments during his tenure were to create the Department of Education, bolster the Social Security system, and appoint record numbers of women, blacks, and Hispanics to Government jobs. Additionally, he created a national energy policy that included conservation, price control, and new technology. Carter pursued the Camp David Accords, the Panama Canal Treaties, and the second round of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks. He also confronted the stagflation that he had inherited from Ford. In foreign policy, in an effort to end the Arab–Israeli conflict, he helped arrange the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt. These efforts were eventually rewarded with the Nobel Peace Prize that he received in 2002, for undertaking peace negotiations, campaigning for human rights, and working for social welfare. Nevertheless, his tenure as president will forever be associated with the failure of the Iran hostage crisis. Into its sixth month, and all diplomatic appeals to the Iranian government having ended in failure, President Jimmy Carter ordered the military mission as a last-ditch attempt to save the hostages. During the operation, three of eight helicopters failed, crippling the crucial airborne plans. The mission was then canceled at the staging area in Iran, but during the withdrawal one of the retreating helicopters collided with one of six C-130 transport planes, killing eight service members and injuring five. The next day, a somber Jimmy Carter gave a press conference in which he took full responsibility for the tragedy. The hostages were eventually released—but it took another 270 days, and by that time he was out of the White House and Reagan got the credit. This debacle had an enormous impact on the Carter presidency and is widely acknowledged as the reason for his loss in the 1980 election. As the post-presidency years passed, Jimmy Carter grew in stature, as a humanitarian and a global diplomat—a senior statesman who was respected by the entire world. His work for Habitat for Humanity was truly inspiring and was a measure of the man’s humility, as he continued to personally wield a hammer and saw planks until well into his later life, into his 90’s. At the time that he entered hospice care on February 19, 2022, Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times columnist, tweeted: “Prize winners and truly impressive people. Few are as truly good as Jimmy Carter, who at age 98 is now entering hospice. He leaves this planet so much better than he found it. A great, great, great man.” No man or woman could wish for a more worthy epitaph. Jimmy Carter had said in recent months that he hoped to live long enough to vote for Kamala Harris. He succeeded in attaining his wish.