BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel on Sunday, wounding seven people in one of the militant group’s heaviest barrages in months, in response to deadly Israeli strikes in Beirut while negotiators pressed on with cease-fire efforts to halt the all-out war. Some of the rockets reached the Tel Aviv area in the heart of Israel. Meanwhile, an Israeli strike on an army center killed a Lebanese soldier and wounded 18 others in the southwest between Tyre and Naqoura, Lebanon’s military said. The Israeli military expressed regret, saying that the strike occurred in an area of combat against Hezbollah and that the military’s operations are directed solely against the militants. Israeli strikes have killed over 40 Lebanese troops since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, even as Lebanon’s military has largely kept to the sidelines. Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, condemned the latest strike as an assault on U.S.-led cease-fire efforts, calling it a “direct, bloody message rejecting all efforts and ongoing contacts” to end the war. Hezbollah began firing rockets, missiles and drones into Israel after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack out of the Gaza Strip ignited the war there. Hezbollah has portrayed the attacks as an act of solidarity with the Palestinians and Hamas. Iran supports both armed groups. Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes at Hezbollah, and in September the low-level conflict erupted into all-out war as Israel launched airstrikes across large parts of Lebanon and killed Hezbollah’s top leader, Hassan Nasrallah. The Israeli military said about 250 projectiles were fired Sunday, with some intercepted. Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service said it treated seven people, including a 60-year old man in severe condition from rocket fire on northern Israel, a 23-year-old man who was lightly wounded by a blast in the central city of Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv, and a 70-year-old woman who suffered smoke inhalation from a car that caught fire there. In Haifa, a rocket hit a residential building that police said was in danger of collapsing. The Palestine Red Crescent reported 13 injuries it said were caused by an interceptor missile that struck several homes in Tulkarem in the West Bank. It was unclear whether injuries and damage were caused by rockets or interceptors. Sirens wailed again in central and northern Israel hours later. Israeli airstrikes without warning on Saturday pounded central Beirut, killing at least 29 people and wounding 67, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. Smoke billowed above Beirut again Sunday with new strikes. Israel’s military said it targeted Hezbollah command centers in the southern suburbs of Dahiyeh, where the militants have a strong presence. Israeli attacks have killed more than 3,700 people in Lebanon, according to the Health Ministry. The fighting has displaced about 1.2 million people, or a quarter of Lebanon’s population. On the Israeli side, about 90 soldiers and nearly 50 civilians have been killed by bombardment in northern Israel and in battle following Israel’s ground invasion in early October. Around 60,000 Israelis have been displaced from the country’s north. The European Union’s top diplomat called Sunday for more pressure on Israel and Hezbollah to reach a deal, saying one was “pending with a final agreement from the Israeli government.” U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein was in the region last week. Josep Borrell spoke after meeting with Mikati and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally who has been mediating with the group. Borrell said the EU is ready to allocate 200 million euros ($208 million) to assist the Lebanese military. But Borrell later said that he did not “see the Israeli government interested clearly in reaching an agreement for a cease-fire” and that it seemed Israel was seeking new conditions. He pointed to Israel’s refusal to accept France as a member of the international committee that would oversee the cease-fire’s implementation. The emerging agreement would pave the way for the withdrawal of Hezbollah militants and Israeli troops from southern Lebanon below the Litani River in accordance with the U.N. Security Council resolution that ended the monthlong 2006 war. Lebanese troops would patrol with the presence of U.N. peacekeepers. One year since the only hostage-release deal With talks for a cease-fire and hostage release deal in Gaza stalled, freed hostages and families of those held marked a year since the war’s only hostage-release deal. “It’s hard to hold on to hope, certainly after so long and as another winter is about to begin,” said Yifat Zailer, cousin of Shiri Bibas, who is held along with her husband and two young sons. Around 100 hostages are still in Gaza, at least a third believed to be dead. Most of the rest of the 250 who were abducted in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack were released in last year’s cease-fire. Talks for another deal recently had several setbacks, including the firing of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who pushed for a deal, and Qatar’s decision to suspend its mediation. Hamas wants Israel to end the war and withdraw all troops from Gaza. Israel has offered only to pause its offensive. The Palestinian death toll from the war surpassed 44,000 this week, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count. On Sunday, six people were killed in strikes in central Gaza, according to AP journalists at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah.ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos moved on from a struggling player and signaled more opportunity for a rookie. Denver waived cornerback Levi Wallace and promoted rookie running back Blake Watson to the active roster, the team announced on Tuesday. The Broncos benched Wallace after poor outing in Week 13 against the Browns that he called “the worst game I played in the league.” Rookie cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (Missouri/fifth round) replaced Wallace with starter snaps opposite of Pat Surtain in the Broncos secondary. Abrams-Draine has recorded two pass deflections and one interception over his past two games. Watson, a high-priority undrafted rookie signing (Memphis), made his first NFL impact Thursday night in a road loss to the Chargers. He ran 10 yards on four carries. Watson also caught one pass for 13 yards. “It’s never an easy decision. Hopefully, we’ll see how it goes and we’re able to get (Wallace) back (on the practice squad),” coach Sean Payton said after practice at Broncos Park. “Basically, you’re trying to protect your roster at certain positions. "I would say with the way that Kris Abrams-Draine (has played), some of those guys have been really stepping up. Again, keeping a young player like Blake Watson that others are trying to (sign). This is the time of the year where some of the teams that are maybe out of it or are trying to improve look into the future. “It’s always difficult roster management, though, and that’s hard.” The Broncos (9-6) travel to face the Bengals in Cincinnati on Saturday with a chance to clinch a postseason berth . Denver Broncos playoff odds drop to 76% after road loss to Chargers Injury report: CB Moss, RB Badie full participants Injured cornerback Riley Moss (knee) was listed as a full practice participant. Running back Tyler Badie returned to practice from injured reserve (back) as a full participant. Moss has not played since Week 12 against the Raiders. He is on track to return with a strong week of practice. Badie last played in Week 4 at the Jets. “(Badie’s) clock began today. He’s doing really well,” Payton said. “He’s smart and he knows the system, and that’s a big plus.” Wide receiver Troy Franklin was listed as a full practice participant while dealing with an ankle injury. Running back Jaleel McLaughlin was limited due to a quad injury after missing the Chargers loss. Former Broncos who scored just one NFL touchdown relish at least being 'in the books' Weather impact Expect weather to potentially influence the Broncos-Bengals game. 9News meteorologist Chris Bianchi reported on social media that the forecast in Cincinnati “looks pretty soggy” on Saturday afternoon for the 2:30 pm (MST) kickoff at Paycor Stadium. “Heavy rain possible, though some modeling keeps the heaviest rain post-game Saturday night,” Bianchi posted on X (formerly Twitter). “15-25 mph gusts possible also. Looks like weather will be a factor on Saturday.” The Broncos played in one rain-soaked game previously this season. They defeated the Jets, 10-9, with driving rain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. "We've got to be cautious and play smarter," running back Audric Estimé said. "Coach Payton said he's going to have extra gloves with us on our sideline. We've got to be able to take advantage of that opportunity he's giving us." Payton added: “Wet ball drills, all of that stuff, we’ve got to be prepared for any kind of weather.” Heads up @Broncos : Saturday game in Cincy looks pretty soggy. Heavy rain possible, though some modeling keeps the heaviest rain post-game Saturday night. 15-25 mph gusts possible also. Looks like weather will be a factor on Saturday. Updates as the week continues. #OHwx pic.twitter.com/k968jmHBSL Broncos/Bengals postseason paths The Bengals (7-8) have a narrow path to reaching the NFL playoffs. Cincinnati must close the season with victories over Denver and Pittsburgh. The Broncos would need to lose in their regular-season finale against Kansas City, too. The Bengals also require the Dolphins and Colts to lose at least one more game. Miami travels to face the Browns and Jets. Indianapolis travels to the Giants and hosts the Jaguars. There is just one scenario where Denver clinches a playoff spot in Week 17: A win or tie against the Bengals. “All of our focus is on Cincinnati. 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Why we can’t VERIFY a chart showing UnitedHealthcare denies more claims than other insurersOwen McCown completed 23 of 30 passes for 254 yards and UTSA rolled up 257 yards on the ground in a 44-15 demolition of Coastal Carolina to win the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Monday in Conway, S.C. Will Henderson III led the rushing attack with 81 yards and a touchdown on five carries. McCown added a 35-yard rushing touchdown while throwing one TD and one interception for the Roadrunners (7-6), who won a bowl game for the second straight year. Chris Carpenter ripped off a 93-yard kick return touchdown for UTSA to seal the deal. Tad Hudson went 17-for-26 passing for 173 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns for Coastal Carolina (6-7), which was playing in the bowl game hosted on its campus for the first time. Hudson made his first collegiate start after quarterbacks Ethan Vasko and Noah Kim entered the transfer portal. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Hudson sailed a pass to a wide-open Bryson Graves for a 50-yard score that finally put the Chanticleers on the board, cutting the margin to 27-7. But on the ensuing kickoff, Carpenter started to his left, veered right and had nothing but daylight for his third career kick return touchdown. With Coastal trailing 37-7, Hudson hit Senika McKie for a 9-yard TD and completed a two-point conversion pass to Brooks Johnson with 4:43 to go. UTSA responded again, as on the next play from scrimmage Henderson broke off a 51-yard sprint to the end zone. The Chanticleers and Roadrunners combined for 20 penalties -- with 10 calls for unsportsmanlike conduct, including for celebrations after scoring plays. "I didn't see any negative energy from the Roadrunners, bro," UTSA coach Jeff Traylor told the Myrtle Beach Sun News postgame. "We were just getting after it. If you don't like that, man, (you) probably shouldn't come watch the Roadrunners play." Meanwhile, Chanticleers coach Tim Beck tipped his hat to the opponent while praising his guys' effort. "I thought the guys played hard out there and it just wasn't our day," Beck said. "They stayed, they believed and they kept trying to fight the best they could." In the first minute of the second quarter, UTSA running back Brandon High got help from his linemen on a 9-yard touchdown push. On the Roadrunners' next drive, McCown kept the ball on an option and chugged down the right sideline, scoring just his third rushing touchdown of the season. UTSA ripped off runs of 19 and 16 yards on its following possession, which lasted just 1:04. Using play-action, McCown tossed a 6-yard touchdown to a wide-open Patrick Overmyer for a 21-0 lead. Before halftime, Coastal Carolina marched down to UTSA's 4-yard line, but on a would-be halfback pass on fourth-and-goal, the Roadrunners disrupted the play and kept Braydon Bennett out of the end zone. UTSA's Tate Sandell made field goals from 38 and 27 yards to account for the third-quarter scoring. He kicked a 29-yarder during the fourth. --Field Level Media

New York, NY, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Globalink Investment Inc. (Nasdaq: GLLI, GLLIW, GLLIR, GLLIU) (“ Globalink ” or the “ Company ”), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that its stockholders approved amendments to its charter and trust agreement to extend the deadline to complete its initial business combination and change the structure and cost of such extensions. Under the amended charter, Globalink may extend the deadline to complete its initial business combination by up to six (6) monthly extensions, from December 9, 2024 to June 9, 2025 by depositing $60,000 into its trust account (the “ Trust Account ”) with Continental Stock Transfer and Trust Company (“ Continental ”). Globalink’s stockholders, at a special meeting of its stockholders held on December 3, 2024, approved an amendment to Globalink’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “ Charter Amendment ”), and Globalink’s Investment Management Trust Agreement, as amended, originally entered into on December 6, 2021 with Continental (the “ Trust Agreement Amendment ”) to extend the deadline to complete Globalink’s initial business combination from December 9, 2024 to up to June 9, 2025 for up to six times of monthly extensions, by depositing into the Trust Account $60,000 prior to each one-month extension. The Charter Amendment triggered a right of Globalink’s public stockholders to demand the redemption of their public shares out of funds held in the Trust Account. Holders of 2,285,056 public shares properly requested redemption leaving 277,511 public shares outstanding. After payment of the redemption price to the redeeming public shareholders of approximately $11.77 per share for an aggregate of $26.89 million, Globalink will have approximately $3.27 million left in its Trust Account. As a consequence of the adoption of the Charter Amendment and the Trust Agreement Amendment and the redemptions, Globalink can now obtain up to six monthly extensions, or up until June 9, 2025, to complete its initial business combination at a cost of $60,000 per extension. About Globalink Investment Inc. Globalink is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Although there is no restriction or limitation on what industry or geographic region, Globalink intends to pursue targets in North America, Europe, South East Asia, and Asia (excluding China, Hong Kong and Macau) in the technology industry, specifically within the medical technology and green energy sectors. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “outlook,” “guidance” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause future events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, many of which are outside of the Company’s control. These factors include, but are not limited to, a variety of risk factors affecting the Company’s business and prospects, see the section titled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Prospectus filed with the SEC on December 6, 2021 and subsequent reports filed with the SEC, as amended from time to time. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Globalink Contact: Say Leong Lim Globalink Investment Inc. Telephone: +6012 405 0015 Email: sllim@globalinkinvestment.com

In what appears to be an embarrassing and ironic gaffe, a top Stanford University professor has been accused of spreading AI-generated misinformation while serving as an expert witness in support of a law designed to keep AI-generated misinformation out of elections. Jeff Hancock, the founding director of Stanford’s Social Media Lab, submitted his expert opinion earlier this month in Kohls v. Ellison, a lawsuit filed by a YouTuber and Minnesota state representative who claim the state’s new law criminalizing the use of deepfakes to influence elections violates their First Amendment right to free speech. His opinion included a reference to a study that purportedly found “even when individuals are informed about the existence of deepfakes, they may still struggle to distinguish between real and manipulated content.” But according to the plaintiff’s attorneys, the study Hancock cited — titled “The Influence of Deepfake Videos on Political Attitudes and Behavior” and published in the Journal of Information Technology & Politics —does not actually exist. “The citation bears the hallmarks of being an artificial intelligence (AI) ‘hallucination,’ suggesting that at least the citation was generated by a large language model like ChatGPT,” the plaintiffs wrote in a motion seeking to exclude Hancock’s expert opinion. “Plaintiffs do not know how this hallucination wound up in Hancock’s declaration, but it calls the entire document into question, especially when much of the commentary contains no methodology or analytic logic whatsoever.” The accusations about Hancock’s use of AI were first reported by the Minnesota Reformer . Hancock did not immediately respond to Gizmodo’s request for comment. Minnesota is one of 20 states to have passed laws regulating the use of deepfakes in political campaigns. Its law prohibits knowingly or acting with reckless disregard to disseminate a deepfake up to 90 days before an election if the material is made without the consent of the person depicted and is intended to influence the results of the election. The lawsuit challenging the law was filed by a conservative law firm on behalf of Minnesota state Representative Mary Franson and Christopher Kohls, a YouTuber who goes by the handle Mr Reagan. A lawsuit filed by Kohls challenging California’s election deepfake law led to a federal judge issuing a preliminary injunction last month preventing that law from going into effect.COLEEN Rooney tackled her first Bushtucker Trial last night — after husband Wayne sparked a surge in votes by urging millions to nominate her. She got coated in critters after the football legend, 39, issued a plea to his 62 million social media followers just hours before Saturday’s poll. Advertisement 2 Coleen’s no critter quitter but her expression sums up the agony of the jungle trial Credit: Rex 2 Coleen had creepy crawlies and rats all over her inside a tin tumbler, but remained calm as she unscrewed stars for a camp meal Credit: Rex The Plymouth FC boss said he and their four sons would “love” to watch Coleen, 38, face a challenge in the Australian jungle. Their wish came true as the public backed the Wagatha Christie sleuth and radio DJ Dean ­McCullough, 32, to face the ­Absolute Carnage trial. Coleen said of her Bushtucker trial: “I’m excited for my boys back home to see me do something. “Hopefully, I’m gonna do well, I’m gonna try my best.” Advertisement Read more on Coleen Rooney IRON ROONEY Watch moment Coleen Rooney pulls cockroach out of her mouth in her first trial SHE'S BACK! I'm A Celeb fans go WILD as Coleen 'turns Wagatha Christie' on camp secret She had creepy crawlies and rats all over her inside a tin tumbler, but remained calm as she unscrewed stars for a camp meal. Wimpy Dean, meanwhile — who has yelled “I’m a celebrity, get me out of here” on two other trials — screamed as he had fish guts dropped on him. But they bagged nine out of 12 stars for camp. It came after Wayne posted a message on his official profiles on Facebook, X and Instagram, saying: “Me and the boys would love to see her doing a trial and know she’d want to put herself to the test. Advertisement Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 Comment BED BUGGED Danny's the I'm A Celeb shining star but bed wars are coming says Rebekah Vardy steamy I'm A Celeb's most sizzling shower scenes ever as ITV boss admits they're facing axe family fall out I'm A Celeb's Danny Jones' estranged dad reveals what caused family rift BIRTHDAY CHIC Holly Willoughby puts on glam display for Nicole Appleton’s birthday “Let’s get voting!” Later, he joked on X: “Think I could be in trouble here.” Wayne Rooney teases shock I’m a Celeb appearance as he praises wife Coleen for jungle stint in TV appearance A source said: “Coleen has had plenty of airtime to chat all things Wayne and Wagatha but wants to get stuck into the trials and show what she’s made of. “Wayne knows that, hence why he encouraged all his followers to vote for her — and his posts ­definitely impacted the vote.” Advertisement Speaking to presenter Joel Dommett on a video call for I’m A Celeb’s ITV2 spin-off Unpacked, Wayne said he has been voting for Coleen to do the challenges. Wayne, who cannot meet Coleen when she leaves the show due to work, also revealed it’s been the longest he and his childhood sweetheart have been apart since they were kids. And he said their boys —- Kai, 15, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and six-year-old Cass — are missing her badly. Away from the trial, Coleen told how she and Wayne met Donald Trump in his first term as President — and she wasn’t impressed. Advertisement She said: “When we lived in America, we were invited to the White House for Christmas, and we went in to meet Donald Trump. “He said to my son, ‘See? Told ya, all the soccer players get the good looking girls. And I told my mum, I was like ‘dirty b*****d.’” Read more on the Scottish Sun REST EASY Andy Murray flooded with messages as he shares heart-breaking family update COUGH UP Motorhome park owner shuts after guests leave without paying using shock trick Meanwhile, McFly’s Danny Jones and boxing legend Barry McGuigan have been voted in as the new camp leaders. The public backed them to replace singer Tulisa Contostavlos and Corrie’s Alan Halsall. Advertisement Watch out campmates... it's Becky Vardy IT’S blowing a gale at home but there’s definitely a rumble in the jungle. Luckily it’s not in the campmates’ stomachs, as Teabag Dean had Coleen with him for Absolute Carnage and they managed to get nine stars. I’m applauding Coleen. She really held her nerve as the mealworms, cockroaches and rats crawled all over her. Danny is still my number one. He has the most infectious personality and as camp leader I think his personality will shine even brighter. I’m buzzing that he got his bed. But I tell you what — there are going to be some serious bed wars coming up, that’s for sure. Fair play to the Reverend, he’s drama-free. And as the cook with Oti, he’s found his place in camp. Dean really doesn’t want to sleep with the rats, does he? He’s definitely not very happy. After that trial win though, hopefully the only way is up.

The Bosler Memorial Library will celebrate its 125th birthday in 2025. Every resident of Carlisle and Cumberland County should recognize and be proud of this fact. If the Bosler Memorial Library does not receive increased funding from the Cumberland County commissioners, it will be forced to make difficult decisions regarding operating hours, collections, programs, services and staffing. Libraries serve as a conduit to access information and to learn, encourage social inclusion and equity, foster civic engagement, create a bridge to resources and community involvement, and promote economic vitality within the community (Scott, R., 2011). When political jurisdictions come under budget constraints (real, imagined or manufactured), elected and appointed officials will look to reduce or eliminate budget line items that are soft and vulnerable targets. Cuts to public libraries can be such targets. For budget hawks, the existence of vast amounts of information, most of it free, on the Internet suggests that public libraries have outlived their usefulness, that they have become irrelevant. (Barclay, D., 2017). Not so! In the 10-year period 1993-2013, there was a dramatic increase in the number of visits to libraries—497,600,000 more! This despite the use of the aforementioned Internet (Barclay, D., 2017). There are several reasons people are still drawn to public libraries. The one big, obvious reason is that the physical space offered cannot be replicated in the online environment. This is a compelling enough reason to support and embrace the public library system. There are, of course, many other reasons. So, I urge the Cumberland County commissioners to increase funding to the county library system. And, I urge all the citizens of Cumberland County to reach out to the commissioners and encourage them to find sufficient room in the budget to support the county libraries. Thomas J. Arminio Captain, USN (Ret.) Carlisle Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly!Bruce Gonyea Announces the Release of His New Book: The Tavern FilesNone