y77777 games With 36 bills to pass, one less senator and only one day left in parliament - Australia's decision makers are in for a wild ride. or signup to continue reading The federal government has been chipping away at its agenda since Monday, but with only a few more hours to go in the last sitting week of the year, Labor will have to go warp speed to tick off its remaining items. Centrepiece proposals like the social media ban for children younger than 16, clean energy incentives known as Future Made in Australia, and migration laws that would give the government powers to deport non-citizens are among the 36 bills that will be brought before the Senate on Thursday. Asked if politicians would have to endure a marathon 24-hour sitting, manager of government business in the senate Katy Gallagher did not rule it out. "If that is how we get these important bills through, then we are prepared to sit and wait," she told ABC radio. It is not uncommon for senators to vote through the night, though it remains unclear whether every piece of legislation has the support needed to pass. Discussions have continued giving rise to last-minute amendments and other negotiations have reached an impasse. "Peter Dutton's opposition ... want to block, they'll engage and they'll keep you hanging, and then they block," Senator Gallagher said. "They're not interested in implementing reform." Senator Gallagher has said the government will go to other members of the Senate to get its legislation across the line. However, that has become more difficult as the Senate suspended independent senator Lidia Thorpe on Wednesday night after she threw pieces of paper at Pauline Hanson over a racism row. This means Senator Thorpe has been barred from the chamber and will be unable to vote on any legislation. Members of the Senate have also raised concerns that the compressed timeline will not allow bills to be properly considered, with Nationals senator Matt Canavan arguing that each piece of legislation would only receive 15 minutes of debate assuming the chamber sat for its usual nine-hour day. "What other workplace gets to knock off in November and not back until February?" he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "Let's come back next week, keep working and properly scrutinise..." But Senator Gallagher has insisted on pushing ahead. "These are important bills, we're being upfront, we're allowing time," she said. A federal election must be held by May 17, but if the government opts for an earlier contest, politicians may not return to Parliament House before Australians go to the polls. Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . AdvertisementKamala among year’s most mispronounced names

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Landin Hacker scored 21 points as Bellarmine beat NAIA-member Brescia 94-66 on Saturday. Hacker finished 7 of 11 from 3-point range for the Knights (3-7). Ben Johnson scored 17 points while going 6 of 13 (5 for 12 from 3-point range) and added six assists. Dylan Branson shot 5 of 7 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line to finish with 12 points, while adding 10 rebounds. Damian Garcia led the way for the Bearcats with 27 points. Gonzalo Luque added nine points, eight rebounds and five assists for Brescia. John Seanz also had eight points and two steals. Both teams next play Saturday. Bellarmine hosts Ball State and Brescia goes on the road to play Cleveland State. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated PressLawnmower mechanic Gary Wong is retiring after 40 years of amazing personal service from his old-fashioned shop at Sylvania. or signup to continue reading Gary has stopped taking new work and hopes to clear out the premises in Port Hacking Road, near Southgate, by Christmas. Sylvania Mowers hasn't changed since Gary, who was a qualified auto electrician, took over the business from his father-in-law, who opened the shop in the 1970s. What appears to customers as a huge jumble of mowers, whipper snippers, leaf blowers and other garden equipment is to Gary a well-ordered delivery line. He gets through "70-80 jobs a week", which trade reps find difficult to comprehend. "When people drop them in, I get their name their phone number and put a date on it," Gary said. "There's pretty much an order here. I know this pile needs to be done, that pile needs to be done...I just keep on going." Gary said his approach to the appearance of his shop had always been, "If it ain't broke don't fix it". "I've put new flooring down, it gets wrecked. Everyone is bringing their mowers in, they are all dirty, oil leaks everywhere... It just works, people have been happy, I'm happy." Gary has never had to worry about marketing. "It's all word of mouth," he said. The phone number on the front of the shop tells a story. When phone numbers went to eight numbers, he simply wrote 9 in front of the old one. One of the things customers will miss is the prices. "I'm cheap," he said. "I've always been fair, and people have been kind. "I'm really happy with the way things have turned out for us. It has done well for my family, but its time to move on." Garry's wife Lyn, who ran her own small business, also retired recently, and they plan to travel. The couple live locally and have two children. Gary was an auto electrician working in the eastern suburbs when he and Lyn married. "I didn't want to travel that far, so my father-in-law said, 'I want to retire, come and buy us out and you'll be fine'," he recalled. "I worked for him for a year or so to learn the ropes. My wife is a director, but I am the sole worker, orderer, everything. I am a one man band with many hats." "I am 62 now, and it's time to move on." Gary said the purchaser of the block of three shops in which his business is located told him he was going to keep them as they were. The adjoining laundromat and pool shop would stay. "There will be no shop like mine, ever," he said. "It's a great business if someone was willing to take it on. But, there's no one willing to do that, there are no young ones coming through. "It's like that in all the trades, which is a real shame." St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering politics, urban affairs, council, development and general community news.Email: mtrembath@theleader.com.au St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reporter covering politics, urban affairs, council, development and general community news.Email: mtrembath@theleader.com.au

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre of being unhelpful in his criticisms when it comes to dealing with the incoming Donald Trump administration. Trudeau said there's a long-standing tradition that when the nation comes under threat in some way, Canadians pull together to defend their country. But it's "increasingly clear" Poilievre is unable to do that, Trudeau told reporters on the way into question period Wednesday. This comes just a day after Trudeau held a rare meeting with other party leaders to brief them on his recent, surprise visit with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida on Friday and the government's plan to beef up border security. Following that meeting, Poilievre said Trudeau had lost control of crucial government files, like the budget and the border, and put Canada in a weak position. Trudeau brought up this line of attack again in question period, saying Poilievre “can’t help himself” from playing politics amid Trump's tariff threats. Poilievre responded by saying Trudeau is driving Canadian jobs south with the planned increase of the carbon tax this spring. “You can just imagine the president in the Oval Office, calling our businesses to say ‘Hey, I saw that you have a quadrupling carbon tax north of the border. Why not come south of the border, where there’s no carbon tax and other taxes are falling,’” Poilievre said. Following the meeting of party leaders Tuesday, a spokeswoman for Trudeau said the prime minister asked the other leaders not to negotiate against Canada in public by saying things like the border is broken. He also asked them to amplify the message that Trump's threatened tariffs will harm the American economy too. Poilievre emerged from the meeting stressing that latter point, but also said the Trudeau government has “broken” the border. On Wednesday Poilievre said the government is the cause of “disorder” at the border this morning. President-elect Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threat includes a demand that both Canada and Mexico stop illegal immigration and drug trafficking at their respective borders. Poilievre told reporters Tuesday after the briefing it should be "obvious and easy to make these arguments to the Americans" against the tariffs because such a move would injure their own economy in the process. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet had described the tone of the briefing as cordial and constructive. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said on Tuesday that Canada will bolster its border security in time for Trump's inauguration. On Friday, LeBlanc, Trudeau and senior officials flew to Florida to dine with Trump and some of his cabinet nominees at Mar-a-Lago, where Trump has been holding court. They informally discussed trade and border security. LeBlanc downplayed a suggestion by Trump at that dinner that he might make Canada the 51st state. LeBlanc said the president-elect was clearly joking and teasing the Canadian entourage. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 4, 2024. Kyle Duggan and David Baxter, The Canadian Press

About 22,000 remain without power in Northern Ireland following Storm DarraghAspiring country music star's career in tatters thanks to incriminating glossy Instagram post By SAMANTHA RUTT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:04, 27 November 2024 | Updated: 22:05, 27 November 2024 e-mail 1 View comments An aspiring country music star Austin Tanner has put his career in serious jeopardy after he was found to have violated the conditions of his bond issuing a warrant for his arrest. The wannabe celebrity seemingly incriminated himself with an Instagram post featuring him and his wife, Skyla, attending the Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee , earlier this month. The post read: '✨ First CMA Awards ✨ Last night was nothing short of magical as we walked the red carpet at the CMA Awards . This moment marked a dream come true!' His attendance however, was a blatant violation of the 38-year-old's bond conditions, which explicitly state he is not allowed to leave the state of Alabama without previous approval from the court. The Orange Beach-native was indicted by a grand jury in April on two counts of first-degree insurance fraud, theft of property and attempted theft, according to documents obtained by People Magazine . In the days following his arrival at the coveted music awards, the budding star arrived at the CMA's, which he allegedly did not receive a formal invitation to, the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion asking a judge to revoke Tanner’s bond. The motion was granted the next day, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Following his April indictment, Tanner was released on a $20,000 bond, and was scheduled to appear in a deposition hearing on November 21, but the hearing was 'abruptly rescheduled' the morning of the CMA Awards, according to the Lagniappe Daily . Austin Tanner, 38, aspiring country music star has put his career in serious jeopardy after he was found to have violated the conditions of his bond - issuing a warrant for his arrest The wannabe celebrity, Austin Tanner (left), seemingly incriminated himself with an Instagram post featuring him and his wife, Skyla (right), attending the Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee , earlier this month The Orange Beach-native was indicted by a grand jury in April on two counts of first-degree insurance fraud, theft of property and attempted theft, according to documents obtained by People Magazine However, Tanner’s attorney Frederick Helmsing, told People Magazine that the hearing his client missed was rescheduled 'due to the complexity of the case, issues over matters of law and ongoing investigations.' Helmsing also said he was unaware his client was traveling out of state. In arguing for his bond revocation Assistant District Attorney Clay Rossi included screenshots of his 'incriminating' social media posts in his motion, arguing that the singer was well aware of the conditions of his bond. Tanner had previously submitted - and was approved - to travel to Florida for a business trip earlier this year. 'Given that the defendant was well versed in the travel conditions of his bond, and given his public disregard for those restrictions, the state seeks to revoke his bond,' Rossi wrote. Rossi’s motion will be reviewed in a hearing scheduled for December 4. The All We Need artist continues in his attempts to forward his budding career as he released a single in March and his website chronicles the star as being 'on the cusp of country fame.' . Share or comment on this article: Aspiring country music star's career in tatters thanks to incriminating glossy Instagram post e-mail Add comment

Wisconsin faces its first losing season in 23 years and the end of a bowl streak when the Badgers host arch-rival Minnesota on Friday in the annual Big Ten battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe. Minnesota (6-5, 4-4) lost to No. 4 Penn State 26-25. Wisconsin (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) lost its fourth straight, 44-25, at Nebraska in a game that was not as close as the score. "Well 1890 is the first time we played this football team coming up and this is what it's all about," Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck said of the rivalry. "And you wouldn't want to have it any other way, being able to end the season with one of your biggest rivals. I know our guys will be ready to go, ready to play." Wisconsin has 22 consecutive winning seasons since going 5-7 under Barry Alvarez in 2001, the longest active streak among Power 4 teams. The Badgers also have played in a bowl game in each of the last 22 seasons, the longest active streak in the Big Ten and third-longest in FBS. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is more concerned with the rivalry game than the winning season and bowl streaks. "I'm not downplaying it, I'm not saying it's not important, I'm not saying it's another thing that's on our plate," Fickell said Monday. "But when it gets down to this last week, it's about one thing, it's about the rivalry. It's about preparing to play in the most important game of the year." The Gophers have dropped their last two games after winning four in a row. Minnesota averages 26.6 points per game, while allowing 18.5, 15th-best in the country. Max Brosmer has completed 67 percent of his passes for 221 per game with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. Daniel Jackson is the top target with 69 catches for 802 yards and three scores, and Darius Taylor is the top rusher with 730 yards at 4.8 per carry with nine touchdowns. One week after leading Oregon after three quarters, the Wisconsin defense was shredded for 473 yards and five touchdowns by Nebraska. Braedyn Locke, who took over at quarterback when Tyler Van Dyke suffered an early season-ending knee injury, has thrown at least one interception in eight consecutive games. Locke has completed 56.4 percent of his passes for 180.6 yards per game, with 12 touchdowns and 10 picks. Tawee Walker is the leading rusher with 828 yards at 4.7 per carry with 10 touchdowns. He has failed to reach 60 yards in three of the last four games. Former Wisconsin and NFL standout JJ Watt posted on social media his assessment - and frustration - with the Badgers after the Nebraska game. "Losing happens, it's part of the game. Hearing announcers talk about how much tougher and more physical Nebraska & Iowa are while getting blown out ... that's the issue," Watt wrote on X. "We are Wisconsin. Physicality, running game, great O-Line and great defense. That is our identity." Wisconsin defeated the Gophers 28-14 last after Minnesota had won the previous two meetings. The Badgers have won 7 of the last 10 and lead the storied series 63-62-8. --Field Level Media

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Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok as soon as next month, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the law - which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance or be banned by mid-January — is constitutional, rebuffing TikTok’s challenge that the statute ran afoul of the First Amendment and unfairly targeted the platform. TikTok and ByteDance — another plaintiff in the lawsuit — are expected to appeal to the Supreme Court. Executive of Tyler Perry Studios dies when plane he was piloting crashes in Florida ATLANTA (AP) — The president of Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios has died when the small plane he was piloting crashed on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The studio confirmed on Saturday that Steve Mensch, its 62-year-old president and general manager, had died Friday. The crash happened in Homosassa, about 60 miles north of Tampa. Photos from the scene show the plane having come to rest upside down on a road. Mensch helped advocate for Georgia’s film tax credit of more than $1 billion a year. Perry hired Mensch to run his namesake studio in 2016. Mensch died as Perry released his war drama, “The Six Triple Eight." The film was shot at the Atlanta studio. US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls. Last month’s hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of 36,000 jobs in October. The government also revised up its estimate of job growth in September and October by a combined 56,000. Friday’s report also showed that the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.1% in October to a still-low 4.2%. The November data provided the latest evidence that the U.S. job market remains durable even though it has lost significant momentum from the 2021-2023 hiring boom, when the economy was rebounding from the pandemic recession. Stock market today: Wall Street hits more records following a just-right jobs report NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records after data suggested the job market remains solid enough to keep the economy going, but not so strong that it raises immediate worries about inflation. The S&P 500 climbed 0.2%, just enough top the all-time high set on Wednesday, as it closed a third straight winning week in what looks to be one of its best years since the 2000 dot-com bust. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.8% to set its own record. Treasury yields eased after the jobs report showed stronger hiring than expected but also an uptick in the unemployment rate. Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass NEW YORK (AP) — In an era when online anger and social tensions are increasingly directed at the businesses consumers count on, Meta last year spent $24.4 million to surround CEO Mark Zuckerberg with security. But the fatal shooting this week of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson while walking alone on a New York City sidewalk has put a spotlight on the widely varied approaches companies take to protect their leaders against threats. And experts say the task of evaluating threats against executives and taking action to protect them is getting more difficult. One of the primary worries are loners whose rantings online are fed by others who are like-minded. It’s up to corporate security analysts to decide what represents a real threat. Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing. But they have made some progress in their investigation into Wednesday's killing of the leader of the largest U.S. health insurer, including that the gunman likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene. The also found that the gunman left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park. Police are working with the FBI, which on Friday night announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. The Agriculture Department on Friday said raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processors nationwide must be tested on request starting Dec. 16. Testing will begin in six states — California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon and Pennsylvania. The move is aimed at eliminating the virus, which has infected more than 700 dairy herds in 15 states. Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. The words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” were written on the ammunition used to kill UnitedHealthcare's CEO. That's according to two officials who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday. The words are similar to the phrase “delay, deny, defend.” That's how attorneys describe insurers denying services and payment, and the title of a 2010 book critical of the industry. Police haven’t officially commented on the words. But Thompson’s shooting and the messages on the ammunition have sparked outrage on social media and elsewhere, reflecting frustration Americans have over the cost and complexity of getting care. Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the new legislative session next year. A bill to protect digital reproductive health data including data logged on menstrual cycle tracking apps is a Democratic priority as lawmakers meet this month. Democratic women and supporters of the legislation say they are acting with new urgency before President-elect Donald Trump takes office because they don't believe his campaign promise to leave abortion to the states. The rush is also a reaction to Republicans taking control of the state House in January. Democrats kept control of the state Senate in the November election. Japan's Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel. Japan's domestic market isn't growing, so Nippon Steel has its eyes on India, Southeast Asia and the United States, where populations are still growing. Nippon Steel gave reporters a tour of one of its plants in Japan on Friday. The bid for U.S. Steet is opposed by President-elect Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and American steelworkers. If the deal goes through, U.S. Steel will keep its name and its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but become subsidiary of Nippon Steel.Sony Group and Honda Motor plan to start taking orders for their first electric vehicle after collaborating for two and a half years as two of Japan’s most renowned companies. Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) will show a prototype of its fully electric sedan called Afeela next month at the Consumer Technology Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This announcement was made by Izumi Kawanishi, president and chief operating officer of SHM. To launch in the US SHM recently announced that they will be exhibiting at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from January 7, 2025. Before the public exhibition, the JV will present at the Sony Group press conference on January 6. In addition, on January 7, SHM will hold its first solo press conference to present further details about the official launch of Afeela in 2025. The booth at CES 2025 will showcase the latest model updated towards its product launch. Through the vehicles on display and various visual contents, the latest initiatives and specifics on AFEELA’s concept of “Autonomy (evolving autonomy), Augmentation (extension of the body, time and space) and Affinity (affinity with people, and coexistence with society)” will be introduced. The brand “Afeela,” which aims to “redefine the relationship between people and mobility,” is scheduled to launch its first mass-produced EV model in 2025, with deliveries expected to start in 2026. Sony, Honda’s first electric sedan The sedan will be all-wheel drive and powered by two electric motors, one on each axle, producing 241 horsepower. A combined horsepower rating has not been released, but an electric sedan with the potential to make over 400 horsepower has caught our attention. The company says the sedan will ride on an air-spring suspension system and a staggered tire setup with wider rubber in the rear. A 91.0-kWh battery pack is sandwiched under the Afeela’s floorboards, but we are still determining the car’s range estimate. The company claims it can charge up to 150 KW at fast chargers. Peeking inside the Afeela EV sedan reveals a U-shaped yoke-style steering wheel—seemingly inspired by the Tesla Model S Plaid—among several futuristic elements. The cabin glows with ambient lighting, and we can see a rotary controller ahead of the center armrest that allows us to access the car’s entirely digital dashboard. The general layout is simple and clean, and the cabin seems spacious for a sedan, but we won’t know more until closer to the car’s on-sale date. The official range of the sedan still needs to be unveiled, but it could be between 250 miles and 275 miles on a single charge. In addition, SHM has decided to introduce Ridevu, an in-car entertainment service developed for the automotive industry by Sony Pictures Entertainment, as an offering for Afeela in the US. SHM is committed to pursuing mobility as a creative entertainment space. With the introduction of RIDEVU, customers can enjoy hundreds of feature films from Sony Pictures Entertainment’s premium content library and stream them whenever they want by purchasing or renting through the application. As a Mobility Tech Company that connects diverse inspirations and pursues cutting-edge technology, SHM will realize innovations in mobility that affect people’s sensibilities and behavior.

AP News Summary at 3:38 p.m. ESTPeter Navarro served prison time related to Jan. 6. Now Trump is bringing him back as an adviserMARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) — The Marrakech International Film Festival bestowed its top prize Friday on “Happy Holidays,” a Palestinian drama set in Israel whose screenplay won an award at the Venice Film Festival in September. The film, directed by Scandar Copti, follows Israeli and Palestinian characters facing familial and societal pressures in present-day Haifa and stars both professional and non-professional actors. It is the first Palestinian film to win Marrakech’s Etoile D’Or award. Screenwriter Mona Copti in an acceptance speech said the film team’s joy at winning was tempered by war in the Middle East and she denounced what she called the dehumanization of Palestinians Eight features, each a director’s first or second film, competed in the festival. The winning films tackled social issues through the lens of family, a theme that the festival’s artistic director Remi Bonhomme underlined at its opening. The festival awarded its jury prize to two additional films from Somalia and Argentina. The nine-member jury awarded Mo Harawe’s “The Village Next to Paradise” — a story about a family living under the threat of drone strikes dreaming of a better life — and Silvina Schnicer’s “The Cottage” about children who commit an unspeakable act at a rich family’s summer vacation home. “The Village Next to Paradise” participated last year in the Marrakech festival’s Atlas Workshops, an initiative to develop filmmakers from Morocco, the Middle East and Africa and promote their work. In his acceptance speech, Harawe lauded the film’s Somali cast and crew and highlighted the significance of the award for Somalia. Cecilia Rainero, the lead actor of “The Cottage,” thanked the jury and said it was meaningful amid Argentinian President Javier Milei’s moves to defund the country’s film industry.How to start investing in cryptocurrency: A guide for beginners

TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trexo Robotics is proud to announce this groundbreaking milestone. This remarkable achievement is not only a testament to the power of innovation, but also to the determination and resilience of the children and families who have made it possible. The Trexo Robotics team, led by co-founders Manmeet Maggu, CEO and Rahul Udasi, CTO, are overjoyed by this accomplishment. "The 100 million steps milestone was not something I thought about as a goal, we wanted kids to take as many steps as they could. It's amazing, each kid starting with one step and going after their own goals, has added up to an unbelievable number," says Udasi. "For many of these kiddos, they were told they would never take a step. Every single one of these 100 million steps tells a different story—one of courage, progress, and hope," says Maggu. "This milestone is made up of countless special moments, each representing improved strength, better health, and brighter possibilities." Trexo is hosting a celebration to mark this incredible accomplishment on Friday, December 6 th in Toronto. The celebration will honour the parents and community members who have been instrumental in this journey and, most importantly, the children themselves, who inspire everyone with their perseverance. Thinking about what the future may bring–500 million steps, which is the equivalent of walking to the moon–and one billion steps are on the minds of the Trexo team. "These numbers are mind boggling, and exciting because of what they mean for the kiddos. For now though, this moment is a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate," says Jenn Horowitz, Head of Marketing at Trexo. The celebration will include Trexo robotic legs walking on their own, heartfelt speeches, a special surprise from one of the Trexo users, Alex Mertens, dancing, and for many, the opportunity to meet the team behind the innovation for the first time. Media representatives are welcome to attend to capture this inspiring achievement. Trexo Robotics extends heartfelt thanks to the parents, supporters, and especially the children, whose steps have turned what was a personal quest to help Maggu's nephew, into something bigger than they ever imagined. About Trexo Robotics: Trexo Robotics is a leader in mobility solutions, empowering children with disabilities to take their first steps in many cases. With a mission to redefine what's possible, Trexo Robotics combines cutting-edge technology with unwavering dedication to create life-changing moments for families that are searching for solutions for their children. Event Details: Date: Friday, December 6, 2024 Time: 6pm – 9pm Media only. For location and other details, please contact: Contact: Jennifer Horowitz, Head of Marketing Phone: 562-784-7711 jh@trexorobotics.com A video accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c9788464-2a17-4a2e-837b-2c4d4176cce1 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Women will make up a majority in Alaska House for first time in state historyIs Secret Santa stressing you out? Here's your holiday gift-exchange survival guideCYTO stock plunges to 52-week low, touches $0.4

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — This year marks the third year for Participatory Budgeting in the Spa City, and this year more projects than ever before were submitted.At the Dec. 3 City Council meeting, Participatory Budgeting Committee Chair Norah Brennan presented the proposed projects that will be voted on by the community — starting this Saturday.Participatory [...]The allegations were hard to believe. Initial reports of a child sex abuse investigation into San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres reeked of a political smear to his supporters, who had yet to see key details, in early October. For more than a year, the District 3 official faced incessant online vitriol for being an openly gay elected leader, which often pushed myths about queer people grooming children. Homophobic emails flooded his office for inviting a drag queen to perform at a council meeting last year — a historic gesture for the LGBTQ+ movement at a time when conservative states outlawed public drag shows. But Torres’ reassurances — that the investigation was baseless and he was the victim — later spelled a shocking betrayal for people who found not only inspiration, but hope, in his success as a gay Latino political figure. Police filings made public in the subsequent weeks revealed Torres not only asked for sex with minors in 2022, but admitted to molesting an underage relative in the 1990s. Authorities are now trying to uncover more potential victims. “We’ve already seen the resurgence of anti-LGBTQ forces,” Shane Patrick Connolly, the openly gay chair of the Santa Clara County Republican Party, told San José Spotlight. “Then something like this happens.” Related Stories As Torres waits in jail for a plea hearing, set for Friday, LGBTQ+ leaders across the valley are grappling with how the scandal might perpetuate untrue myths and embolden people who are anti-LGBTQ+. “Incidents like this, regardless of the individuals involved, fuel harmful stereotypes and misrepresentations about the LGBTQ+ community as a whole,” reads an Oct. 25 statement from Silicon Valley Pride’s board of directors, Qmunity Foundation President Nathan Svoboda and BAYMEC Community Foundation Executive Director Ken Yeager . Yeager didn’t respond to requests for comment. Silicon Valley Pride condemned all forms of abuse and exploitation in its statement and also circulated hotlines and legal resources for domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault victims, as well as support services for LGBTQ+ youth. “As an organization dedicated to promoting equality, acceptance, and understanding, Silicon Valley Pride finds it crucial to dispel any unfounded beliefs that members of the LGBTQ+ community are more likely to engage in predatory acts toward minors or other forms of sexual misconduct. Such harmful stereotypes only undermine the progress made toward inclusivity and acceptance,” the organization said. There is no scientific evidence that LGBTQ+ people are more likely to molest children than heterosexual or gender conforming people, according to the Zero Abuse Project , a nonprofit organization committed to the elimination of child sexual abuse. Connolly said it’s important to emphasize one individual’s actions don’t reflect the community overall. “The important thing is to continue to reiterate the facts and ward off the old stereotypes we’re unfortunately revisiting,” he said. Contact Brandon Pho at [email protected] or @brandonphooo on X, formerly known as Twitter.More than 20,000 customers remain without power across Northern Ireland following Storm Darragh. NIE Networks have warned it may take days for power to be restored to all customers in the region following damage caused by gusts of up to 70mph. At the peak, some 48,000 were without power. NIE Networks said by 9pm on Saturday, about 22,000 remained without power. A spokesperson said it is anticipated that a small number will have power restored overnight. “At this stage, NIE Networks estimate that it may be a number of days before they can reconnect all those customers impacted,” they said. Trains and some bus services and flights were cancelled across Saturday as the storm battered Northern Ireland. A bus was involved in a road crash in Co Antrim in the early hours of Saturday while Stena Line ferry services from Belfast to Cairnryan in Scotland were cancelled. A ferry remained off the coast of Co Antrim on Saturday, believed to have been sheltering from the weather conditions. A major power station reported damage to a chimney from the storm, adding it had halted electricity generation temporarily while the damage was assessed and addressed. EP Ballylumford station manager Tim McCullough said: “We are fully committed to ensuring the safe restoration of operations. “The safety of our staff and the integrity of our equipment are our top priorities, and we are working closely with all necessary parties to minimise any disruption to electricity supply.” The Department for Infrastructure said multi-agency partners have been meeting in response to the Met Office’s amber weather warning for wind which remained in place until 9pm. In a statement, the Stormont department urged people to make only essential travel because road conditions were challenging. They said disruption to bus and train services as well as some flights was continuing and the Strangford ferry has been suspended until further notice. “Translink have taken steps to mitigate against the effects of Storm Darragh. Additional buses are on standby. Additional support and teams are also on standby, including chainsaw crews, to assist with any fallen debris blocking the railway,” a department spokesman said. “If roads are blocked, it may be necessary to divert Ulsterbus or Goldliner services. “Safety is Translink’s number one priority. All passengers should check the Translink Journey Planner or social media channels in advance of travel and to allow extra time for their journeys. “Department for Infrastructure staff have been working through the night to respond to approximately 900 incidents which are mainly debris on the roads, fallen trees and branches and flooding.” A Translink spokesperson said a driver on the bus involved in the collision in Co Antrim had been the only person on board at the time and was taken to hospital for treatment. “We can confirm that the driver has since been discharged from hospital,” they said. “Our immediate priority is the welfare of our colleague, and we are providing support to them and their family. An internal investigation is under way, and we are working closely with the relevant authorities to establish the circumstances of the incident.” A number of roads, including Castle Street in Belfast city centre, were closed on Saturday morning while clean-up work was carried out. Some events in Northern Ireland, including three Irish League football clashes and a planned vigil in Belfast for the women of Afghanistan have been called off, while the Apprentice Boys of Derry shutting of the gates event in Londonderry was set to go ahead. The Belfast Christmas Market was not expected to open, with organisers saying they need to ensure visitors and traders are kept safe. In the Republic of Ireland, almost 400,000 customers are without power. A spokesperson for NIE Networks said community assistance centres will be opened across Northern Ireland on Sunday to offer assistance to those still without power. A number of leisure centres in Craigavon, Lisburn, Newtownards, Ballymena, Cookstown, Kilkeel and Fermanagh will be open from 2-4pm on Sunday. Edel Creery, NIE Networks Customer and Market Services Director, said: “With the amber weather warning in place until 9pm tonight (Saturday) outages have continued to be reported throughout the day. “Due to the widespread damage we anticipate it could be a number of days before power is successfully restored to all customers impacted. We would ask customers to bear with us as our teams work to restore power. “Additionally, we would ask members of the public to check in on relatives, friends and neighbours who may require further support and also ensure that their power cut has been reported.” NIE Networks is also reminding the public to stay clear of any damaged electricity equipment, keep children and animals away and to report any incidents of damage immediately to the NIE Networks Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643.

Voting "FOR” ONLY the Board's Four Nominees on the WHITE proxy Card Will Help Ensure that Shareholders Realize the Significant Value Expected from UDF IV's Transaction with Ready Capital Troubling Pattern of Value Destruction at NexPoint-Managed Funds Should Raise Concerns for Shareholders Visit UDFForshareholders.com for Voting Instructions and Other Information IRVING, Texas, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Development Funding IV ("UDF IV” or the "Trust”) today reminds all shareholders to vote on the WHITE proxy card "FOR” the Board's four highly qualified nominees - Steven J. Finkle, Lawrence S. Jones, J. Heath Malone and Phillip K. Marshall - in advance of the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting”), which will be held on December 10, 2024. Shareholders are encouraged to visit UDFForShareholders.com for more information and voting instructions. As shareholders consider their vote, UDF IV reminds them that: If NexPoint gains control of the Board and the Trust, NexPoint will be in a position to deprive shareholders of the value and liquidity you will receive from the Ready Capital transaction the current Board has negotiated and approved. Do not be misled - supporting NexPoint's dissident trustees will enable NexPoint to continue to implement what we expect will be a self-serving, value destructive agenda. Remember that only your latest dated proxy counts and that a vote on the green proxy card to "WITHHOLD” on the NexPoint nominees could revoke your votes "FOR” the UDF IV nominees on the WHITE proxy card. Please simply discard any green proxy card sent to you by NexPoint and vote every UDF IV WHITE proxy card you receive as you may hold your shares in multiple accounts. Shareholders have the opportunity to allow UDF IV to continue its work to protect and enhance shareholder value by reelecting the four independent Trustees - Steven J. Finkle, Lawrence S. Jones, J. Heath Malone and Phillip K. Marshall - who oversee our efforts to protect the value of your investment. We urge you to vote "FOR” ONLY the four nominees proposed by the Board of Trustees on the WHITE proxy card included in the enclosed UDF IV proxy materials. UDF IV shareholders with questions or who require assistance with respect to voting their shares are encouraged to contact UDF IV's proxy solicitor: INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED Shareholders may call: 1 (877) 750-9496 (toll-free from the U.S. and Canada) +1 (412) 232-3651 (from other countries) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTION WITH READY CAPITAL The Ready Capital transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to the approval of UDF IV shareholders and other customary closing conditions. UDF IV expects to call a special meeting of its shareholders to approve the proposed transaction and to distribute a proxy statement and other documents to its shareholders in connection with the special meeting. Ready Capital expects to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4, containing a prospectus and the UDF IV proxy statement, and other documents with respect to the proposed transaction. The Ready Capital prospectus and the UDF IV proxy statement will contain important information about the proposed transaction and related matters. WE URGE YOU TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PROSPECTUS AND THE UDF IV PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ALL AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO EACH OF THEM) AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED BY READY CAPITAL WITH THE SEC AND MADE AVAILABLE BY UDF IV CAREFULLY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT READY CAPITAL, UDF IV AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. You may obtain free copies of the registration statement, the prospectus and other relevant documents filed by Ready Capital with the SEC (if and when they become available) through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed by Ready Capital with the SEC are also available free of charge on Ready Capital's website at www.readycapital.com. UDF IV shareholders may obtain free copies of the proxy statement and other relevant documents made available by UDF IV free of charge on www.udfonline.com. About United Development Funding IV United Development Funding IV is a Maryland real estate investment trust. UDF IV was formed primarily to generate current interest income by investing in secured loans and producing profits from investments in residential real estate. Additional information about UDF IV can be found on its website at www.udfiv.com. UDF IV may disseminate important information regarding its operations, including financial information, through social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the timing of the closing of the Ready Capital transaction, the estimated amount of the special dividend to be paid to UDF IV's shareholders, the estimated contingent consideration expected to be paid and the potential future of UDF IV under NexPoint's control. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and are not guarantees of future performance or future events. Such forward-looking statements generally can be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as "may,” "will,” "expect,” "intend,” "anticipate,” "estimate,” "believe,” or other similar words. Readers should be aware that there are various factors, many of which are beyond UDF IV's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made in this release including, among others, the results of the trustee elections at the Annual Meeting, the risk that the Ready Capital transaction will not be consummated within the expected time period or at all; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the transaction agreement; the inability to obtain UDF IV shareholder approval of the transaction or the failure to satisfy the other conditions to completion of the transaction; risks that will affect the amount of the special dividend to UDF IV shareholders, including, among others, developments in litigation involving UDF IV; risks that will affect the amount of contingent consideration, if any, including, among others, the performance of specified UDF IV loans and developments in litigation involving UDF IV; risks related to disruption of management attention from the ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction; the effect of the announcement of the proposed transaction on the operating results and businesses generally of Ready Capital and UDF IV; the outcome of any legal proceedings relating to the transaction; and the ability to retain key personnel. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this letter. UDF IV undertakes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Investor Contact: Investor Relations 1-800-859-9338 [email protected] Media Contact: Mahmoud Siddig / Lucas Pers / Dylan O'Keefe Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher (212) 895-8668