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Russian troops moving close to key Ukrainian city, local reports sayWhy these Israeli men volunteered to fight - but now refuse to return to GazaBill Belichick didn't wait around for a call that he might not get from an NFL team. With no guarantees that another opportunity might come his way — only the Atlanta Falcons interviewed Belichick last offseason — and unsure whether he could find the right fit in the NFL, the 72-year-old future Hall of Fame coach decided to go back to school. Belichick took his eight Super Bowl rings to North Carolina on a mission to build a college program the way he constructed two dynasties during 24 seasons with the New England Patriots. It starts with doing things his way. The Patriot Way is legendary. Perhaps it'll translate into the Tar Heel way. That's to be determined. But Belichick is back doing what he loves: coaching. And, he's going to run the show with his guys around him. An NFL team giving Belichick full control the way he had in New England seemed unlikely. Success at North Carolina could change that thinking. For now, Belichick's quest to break Don Shula's all-time record for most wins in the NFL is on hold. He's 15 victories short but the buyout clause in his college contract — a $10 million fee if done before June 2025 and $1 million after that date — leaves the window open for a return to the league. If Belichick stays in college or retires without returning to the NFL, his legacy is already cemented. Winning at North Carolina will only enhance his reputation. Losing won't impact his NFL resume. "He's one of the all-time great coaches. What he's done for the NFL and the game, we all know where he'll end up — in the Hall of Fame with a gold jacket," Dallas Cowboys executive Stephen Jones said Wednesday shortly before Belichick agreed on a five-year deal with North Carolina that pays him $10 million in base and supplemental salary annually with up to $3.5 million in bonuses per year. Belichick has his detractors. There's no denying he couldn't win without Tom Brady. He was 29-39 and had no playoff wins without No. 12 in his final four seasons with the Patriots. Critics have labeled him a cheater because of the Spygate and Deflategate scandals. He overlooked Aaron Hernandez's issues. He was tough on players, even alienating Brady in the end and letting him walk him away in free agency in 2020 only to see him lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl in his first season there. But Belichick instilled in players the importance of doing their job and presided over an unprecedented two-decade run of dominance that withstood changing times, free agency, salary-cap restrictions and much more. Brady has always maintained how important Belichick was for his career, giving him credit for helping him become one of the best players in sports. Now, Belichick is onto Chapel Hill in a surprise twist after he spent most of the NFL season reinventing himself as an entertaining and engaging analyst. Belichick is a football genius and his knowledge came across on television. But he also displayed a fun personality, trading quips with the Mannings and cracking jokes with Pat McAffee. "College kind of came to me this year," Belichick said at his introductory news conference. "I didn't necessarily go and seek it out. I had many coaches, probably a couple dozen coaches, talk to me and say, 'Can we come down and talk to you about these things?' Let's call it the salary cap of pro football relative to college football. The headsets, the green dot, the two-minute warning, the tablets on the sideline. Those were all rules changes this year for college football that were either or the same or similar to what we had in the NFL. These coaches said, 'Hey coach can we talk to you about how you did this? How you did that? How did you use this?'. "As those conversations started and then the personnel conversations started relative to salary cap and how you spend whatever the allotment of money you have. I'd say that started to make me a lot more aware of it because the first thing I would have to do is learn about it. .... As you learn different things about different programs you start to put it all together. There is some common threads and there's some variables." How will he do as a college coach? Nobody knows yet. Three of Belichick's former players were skeptical before he took the job. "There's a lot of things he can do, and obviously he's tremendous, and even showing his personality. But getting out there on the recruiting trail and dealing with all these college kids, that would be ..." Brady said before trailing off during a conversation on Fox's NFL pregame show last Sunday. Fellow former Patriots Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman also wondered the same. "Can you imagine NIL, and all that nonsense?" Gronkowski said. Edelman added: "Can you imagine Bill on a couch recruiting an 18-year-old?" But Belichick doesn't have to recruit kids on visits. These are new times in college sports. The NIL has dramatically changed the landscape. Plus, Belichick's name is enough. Just like Deion Sanders at Colorado. "I think it could be great for this game, honestly, if he can find a way to make college football more like this in terms of what's being asked of the coaches, the recruiting staff, the personnel, the NIL, and all those different things," Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Cohen said. "If he can make it a little bit less demanding on some of the coaches and create a great atmosphere and have success, I think it's great for our game. It's pretty cool to see, actually." Time for Belichick to do his job. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

By Stephen Culp and Alden Bentley NEW YORK (Reuters) -Wall Street closed mixed on Thursday and the U.S. benchmark Treasury yield eased after scaling the highest level since May in light, directionless post-Christmas trading. The dollar was flat, crude oil fell, and gold rose. The three U.S. stock indexes were all nearly unchanged, paring mild early declines and interrupting what looked early this week like a nascent “Santa Claus rally,” in which shares get a seasonal boost from low liquidity, tax-loss harvesting and investment of year-end bonuses. With only a handful of trading days remaining in the year, the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and the Dow have scored respective gains of 33%, 26% and 14% in 2024. The major concerns for 2025 are the extent of the Fed’s monetary easing, Trump’s tariffs and other policies, and various geopolitical tensions. New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits dipped to the lowest in a month last week, consistent with a cooling but still-healthy U.S. labor market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.07% to 43,325.80, the S&P 500 fell 0.04% to 6,037.59 and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.05% to 20,020.357. “It’s light volume and now we are recovering some earlier losses due to some profit taking from Tuesday’s rally,” said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Spartan Capital Securities in New York. “I think we’re in the Santa Claus rally, with a little bit of a bump in the road here today, and it’s probably safe to say the year-end rally will continue.” MSCI’s gauge of stocks across the globe rose 0.06%, appearing on course to wrap up the year with a second consecutive annual gain of more than 17%, unfazed by escalating geopolitical tensions and economic headwinds. Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.12%. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan closed 0.14% lower but remained on track for a weekly gain. European markets were closed for a second straight day on Thursday while London traders got Boxing Day off. The Federal Reserve’s less dovish messaging about lowering rates further next year, weighed on Treasuries and helped elevate the 10-year yield to its highest since early May. It peaked at 4.641, gaining steadily from around 4.10% early this month. “We’re probably on the way to 4.75% to 5.0% on the 10-year note and the reason for that is that the bond market is full of uncertainties, while the stock market is full of enthusiasm,” Cardillo said. “The bond market is projecting a hawkish Fed going into probably the first half of the year.” Strong interest in a Treasury auction of seven-year notes spilled over in the afternoon, nudging the benchmark yield back down to 4.581%, down 0.6 basis point from late Tuesday. The 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with interest rate expectations, was flat at 4.33%. Likewise the dollar index, a basket of six currencies heavily weighted by the euro and yen, loosely tracked bond yields to stand unchanged late Thursday. The euro went up 0.15% to $1.042 and dollar/yen was up 0.38% at 158.00, having hit the highest since mid July at 158.08. Oil gave up earlier gains due to China stimulus hopes and an industry report showing lower U.S. inventories. U.S. crude fell 0.7% to $69.61 a barrel and Brent fell to $73.22 per barrel, down 0.49% on the day. Gold advanced on safe-haven demand as investors awaited further signals on the U.S. economy’s health. Spot gold rose 0.79% to $2,633.77 an ounce. U.S. gold futures rose 0.3% to $2,627.90 an ounce. In cryptocurrencies, bitcoin fell 3.14% to $95,334.00. Ethereum declined 4.42% to $3,311.70. (Reporting by Stephen Culp; Additional reporting by Alden Bentley; Editing by Richard Chang and Chris Reese) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );Football: Coach Prime’s CU Buffs set to add young talent as signing period begins

The Wanted's Max George to spend Christmas in hospital after doctors discover 'shock' heart issues19 PAEC hospitals providing state-of-the-art treatmentOut-of-control bushfires in Victoria’s west are now estimated to have reached “the size of Singapore” as more residents are urged to evacuate. Communities in Bellellen, Pomonal, and Black Range were told on Friday morning to leave the area immediately. Relief centres have been established in Ararat at the Alexander Community Oval and at Grampians Community Health in Stawell. Those in Barton, Jimmy Creek, Kia Ora, Londonderry, Mafeking, Moyston, Watgania, and Willaura North have been warned it it too late to evacuate and that they must urgently take shelter. Authorities are advising residents in these areas to protect themselves and their families by wearing long-sleeved shirts and trousers, bringing pets inside, and sheltering in a room with two exits after ensuring all doors, windows or vents, and cooling systems are closed and shut off. A warning from VicEmergency issued on Friday morning read: “The extreme heat is likely to kill you well before the flames reach you.” TOO LATE: Residents in some areas have been told to take shelter and prepare for the worst. Picture: NewsWire / Diego Fedele The ABC reported on Friday morning that representatives of the State Control Centre now estimated the blaze - which has grown from 6000 hectares to 74,000 within a week - was “somewhere around the size of Singapore”. Hundreds of homes in Moyston, Willaura and Pomonal have lost power after the fire devastated crucial components of the region’s network. A spokesperson for Powercor said 363 customers in the region are currently without electricity. “We are working with emergency service agencies to safely gain access to the area to allow us to assess the damage and conduct repairs.” Some telephone communications have also been disrupted or cut off after the Mt Williams communications tower was destroyed on Boxing Day. It comes after more than 600 firefighters – including roughly 100 backup personnel from interstate – sacrificed their Christmas to protect homes in the region. More to come. Originally published as Grampians National Park bushfire now ‘size of Singapore’ as homes abandoned Environment Don't miss out on the headlines from Environment. Followed categories will be added to My News. More related stories Environment ’Extreme’: Horror forecast for one state Millions are bracing for scorching temperatures on their hottest day of summer so far as “extreme” fire danger looms. Read more Breaking News ‘Extreme’: Total fire ban for Sydney A total fire ban will be enforced in Sydney and other parts of NSW on Friday with temperatures expected to top 40C during the hottest day of summer yet. Read more

HOUSTON (AP) — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in American corporate fraud and greed after it went bankrupt in 2001. If its return is comedic, some former employees who lost everything in Enron’s collapse aren’t laughing. “It’s a pretty sick joke and it disparages the people that did work there. And why would you want to even bring it back up again?” said former Enron employee Diana Peters, who represented workers in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. Here’s what to know about the history of Enron and the purported effort to bring it back. Once the nation’s seventh-largest company, Enron filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec. 2, 2001, after years of accounting tricks could no longer hide billions of dollars in debt or make failing ventures appear profitable. The energy company's collapse put more than 5,000 people out of work, wiped out more than $2 billion in employee pensions and rendered $60 billion in Enron stock worthless. Its aftershocks were felt throughout the energy sector. Twenty-four Enron executives , including former CEO Jeffrey Skilling , were eventually convicted for their roles in the fraud. Enron founder Ken Lay’s convictions were vacated after he died of heart disease following his 2006 trial. On Monday — the 23rd anniversary of the bankruptcy filing — a company representing itself as Enron announced in a news release that it was relaunching as a “company dedicated to solving the global energy crisis.” It also posted a video on social media, advertised on at least one Houston billboard and a took out a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle In the minute-long video that was full of generic corporate jargon, the company talks about “growth” and “rebirth.” It ends with the words, “We’re back. Can we talk?” Enron's new website features a company store, where various items featuring the brand's tilted “E” logo are for sale, including a $118 hoodie. In an email, company spokesperson Will Chabot said the new Enron was not doing any interviews yet, but that "We’ll have more to share soon.” Signs point to the comeback being a joke. In the “terms of use and conditions of sale” on the company's website, it says “the information on the website about Enron is First Amendment protected parody, represents performance art, and is for entertainment purposes only.” Documents filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show that College Company, an Arkansas-based LLC, owns the Enron trademark. The co-founder of College Company is Connor Gaydos, who helped create a joke conspiracy theory that claims all birds are actually surveillance drones for the government. Peters said that since learning about the “relaunch” of Enron, she has spoken with several other former employees and they are also upset by it. She said the apparent stunt was “in poor taste.” “If it’s a joke, it’s rude, extremely rude. And I hope that they realize it and apologize to all of the Enron employees,” Peters said. Peters, who is 74 years old, said she is still working in information technology because “I lost everything in Enron, and so my Social Security doesn’t always take care of things I need done.” “Enron’s downfall taught us critical lessons about corporate ethics, accountability, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Enron’s legacy was the employees in the trenches. Leave Enron buried,” she said. This story was corrected to fix the spelling of Ken Lay’s first name, which had been misspelled “Key.” Follow Juan A. Lozano on X at https://x.com/juanlozano70Giants star WR Malik Nabers (toe) says he's a game-time decision

Multi-year collaboration aims to expand artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, foster innovation, and enhance industry-specific solutions for diverse business leaders NEW YORK , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Genpact (NYSE: G ), a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future, today announced a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) with plans to accelerate the adoption of AI and empower business leaders across functions to harness its transformative potential. By simplifying access to cutting-edge data and AI technologies, Genpact and AWS are allowing a broad range of decision-makers—from CFOs and COOs to procurement and operations leaders—to drive innovation within their organizations. "Our collaboration with AWS is focused on bringing AI innovations directly to the forefront of decision-making across every line of business," said Murat Aksu , Global Leader for Partnerships, Genpact. "This Strategic Collaboration Agreement will break down traditional barriers to AI adoption, making it accessible to business leaders beyond the CIO's office, and help our clients accelerate value through AI-driven insights and solutions." While AI innovations were previously centralized within IT functions, this expanded collaboration ensures that advanced technologies can now be seamlessly integrated into all business lines. Genpact's collaboration with AWS democratizes AI capabilities, offering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of multiple business areas, empowering them to solve complex challenges with agility and efficiency. "Thanks to the Genpact and AWS collaboration, we've been able to become a fully cloud-native fixed-annuity provider," said Bob Guilmette , Chief Information Officer, Revol One Financial. "With AWS and Genpact's advanced technology expertise, we are streamlining operations, accelerating product launches, and enhancing digital customer experiences, positioning ourselves for sustainable growth and a competitive edge over legacy insurers." As an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, Genpact brings deep expertise in AI, data and analytics. With nearly 1,000 certified AWS professionals, Genpact helps clients unlock the full potential of AWS services, including Amazon Connect and Amazon OpenSearch, to modernize operations and scale AI solutions. Genpact's numerous offerings in AWS Marketplace include: ContactUs.Ai: an end-to-end AI-powered customer experience solution Property Contents Claim solution: powered by generative AI, allows seamless digital experience and automation from inventory creation through settlement riskCanvas Discovery: empowers financial institutions with process improvement and automation, including generative AI integration for efficient financial crime prevention and compliance "We are expanding our collaboration with Genpact to drive AI transformation across industries," said Rima Olinger , Managing Director, North America Partners, AWS. "Genpact's industry expertise and advanced technology capabilities make them a valuable partner in helping organizations harness AI effectively, empowering business leaders to leverage data-driven insights and achieve their strategic objectives." This collaboration underscores the value of Genpact and AWS to provide flexibility and unlock greater business value for customers across industries. To learn how Genpact and AWS help enterprises across every industry and function, click here . About Genpact Genpact (NYSE: G ) is a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future. Our 125,000+ people across 30+ countries are driven by our innate curiosity, entrepreneurial agility, and desire to create lasting value for clients. Powered by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we serve and transform leading enterprises, including the Fortune Global 500, with our deep business and industry knowledge, digital operations services, and expertise in data, technology, and AI. Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , and Facebook . MEDIA CONTACT: Sue Martenson Genpact Media Relations +1 978-905-9582 [email protected] SOURCE Genpact Ltd.Horry-Georgetown Technical College is facing a lawsuit from a student it suspended over social media posts in a case highlighting the balance of free speech and school safety. Local news has never been this personal. Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access. HGTC suspended Leigha Lemoine in September for a year from its cosmetology program and issued her a no-trespass notice after an internal investigation determined she violated student code by “engaging in any activity that disrupts the educational process of the college,” court records show. The investigation stemmed from Lemoine posting in a Snapchat group chat that a person who disrespected her needed to “get blasted.” The person she was referring to was not associated with HGTC, but her classmates were included in the group chat and at least one reported concerns about the comment to administrators, according to court records. The school initially ruled that the comment was acceptable after speaking with Lemoine about it, but administration decided to suspend her after finding an unrelated Instagram post from before she was enrolled where she was firing a handgun. Lemoine alleges in her lawsuit that the suspension is retaliation for her expression of free speech protected by the First Amendment, and the school’s code of conduct is unconstitutionally vague. Nicole Hyman, a spokeswoman for HGTC, wrote in a statement that the college seeks to maintain a safe environment for all of its students, employees and visitors. “This suit seeks to challenge the manner in which the College has done this,” she wrote. “While the College respects all individuals’ rights, including their rights to freedom of expression, the College’s priority is to ensure the well-being and security of the entire campus community.” Despite the apparent safety concerns, it’s not clear whether or not HGTC ever contacted law enforcement about Lemoine’s posts. The lawsuit doesn’t mention any police involvement, and Hyman did not confirm any law enforcement contact before publication. Lemoine, who was receiving financial aid assistance and expected to graduate during Summer 2025, is seeking a court order to immediately lift the suspension and no-trespass order so that she can complete her current courses. When HGTC initially interviewed Lemoine about the Snapchat comment, she denied that it referred to physically harming anyone, court records show. The complaint notes one definition of “blast” is to destroy or discredit someone’s reputation, as in “to put on blast.” Lemoine also told administrators during that initial meeting that neither she nor her parents owned any guns or had any personal association with firearms, court records state. But college officials later discovered an Instagram video from Nov. 2023 of Lemoine firing a handgun. “In today’s climate, your failure to disclose the existence of the video, in conjunction with group text message on Snapchat where you used the term ‘blasted,’ causes concern about your ability to remain in the current Cosmetology cohort,” the college wrote in a letter to Lemoine explaining the suspension. Lemoine told administrators that the video involved her doing target practice shooting a friend’s handgun at her friend’s private residence in North Carolina. She deleted the video and offered to allow college officials to search her belongings, but they declined, the complaint states. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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TORONTO and DALLAS , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, Inc. (TSXV: PINK) (OTC: PYNKF) ("Perimeter" or the "Company"), a commercial-stage medical technology company, wishes to notify shareholders that in case of disruption due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the Company's meeting materials (the "Meeting Materials") for the Company's upcoming annual general meeting to be held on December 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. (Toronto Time) (the "Meeting"), may be viewed on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and are also available electronically on the Company's website at www.perimetermed.com . The Company has delivered the completed Meeting Materials to the appropriate parties for mailing to registered and unregistered shareholders prior to the Meeting. However, due to the postal strike, it is possible that the Meeting Materials will not be delivered to shareholders prior to the Meeting. Shareholders will still be able to vote their shares either directly or by proxy, or indirectly via their intermediary. Registered and beneficial shareholders who have not received their Meeting Materials, including the proxy, can direct requests for copies of the Meeting Materials to Stephen Kilmer , Investor Relations, at the contact details below. The Company will provide copies of the Meeting Materials by email to each shareholder who requests them while the strike is ongoing, at no charge. If you are a registered shareholder, please contact Computershare Investor Services Inc. at 1-800-564-6253 (toll free within North America ) or 1-514-982-7555 to obtain your proxy form control number to cast your vote for the upcoming Meeting. If you hold shares through an intermediary such as a brokerage firm, please contact your intermediary directly for a copy of the proxy form and instructions for voting. The Company's annual financial statements and related management discussion and analysis, as well as interim financial statements and related management discussion and analysis are available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile and the Company's website as noted above. About Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, Inc. Based in Toronto, Canada and Dallas, Texas , Perimeter Medical Imaging AI (TSX-V: PINK) (OTC: PYNKF) is a medical technology company driven to transform cancer surgery with ultra-high-resolution, real-time, advanced imaging tools to address areas of high unmet medical need. Available across the U.S., our FDA-cleared Perimeter S-Series OCT system provides real-time, cross-sectional visualization of excised tissues at the cellular level. The breakthrough-device-designated investigational Perimeter B-Series OCT with ImgAssist AI represents our next-generation artificial intelligence technology that is currently being evaluated in a pivotal clinical trial, with support from a grant of up to US$7.4 million awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas . The company's ticker symbol "PINK" is a reference to the pink ribbons used during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Perimeter B-Series OCT is limited by U.S. law to investigational use and not available for sale in the United States . Perimeter S-Series OCT has 510(k) clearance under a general indication and has not been evaluated by the U.S. FDA specifically for use in breast tissue, breast cancer, other types of cancer, margin evaluation, and reducing re-excision rates. The safety and effectiveness of these uses has not been established. For more information, please visit www.perimetermed.com/disclosures . Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. In this news release, words such as "may," "would," "could," "will," "likely," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," and similar words and the negative form thereof are used to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information may relate to management's future outlook and anticipated events or results and may include statements or information regarding the future financial position, business strategy and strategic goals, competitive conditions, research and development activities, projected costs and capital expenditures, research and clinical testing outcomes, taxes and plans and objectives of, or involving, Perimeter. Without limitation, statements regarding the timing of the annual meeting, are forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the times at or by which, any particular result will be achieved. No assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur. Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time and/or management's good-faith belief with respect to future events and are subject to known or unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond Perimeter's control. Such forward-looking statements reflect Perimeter's current view with respect to future events, but are inherently subject to significant medical, scientific, business, economic, competitive, political, and social uncertainties and contingencies. In making forward-looking statements, Perimeter may make various material assumptions, including but not limited to (i) the accuracy of Perimeter's financial projections; (ii) obtaining positive results from trials; (iii) obtaining necessary regulatory approvals; and (iv) general business, market, and economic conditions. Further risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those applicable to Perimeter and described in Perimeter's Management Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2023 , which is available on Perimeter's SEDAR+ profile at https://www.sedarplus.ca , and could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. Perimeter does not intend, nor does Perimeter undertake any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking information contained in this news release to reflect subsequent information, events, or circumstances or otherwise, except if required by applicable laws. SOURCE Perimeter Medical Imaging AI Inc.

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View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shareholder-alert-the-ma-class-action-firm-investigates-the-merger-of-kineta-inc--kant-302330717.html SOURCE Monteverde & Associates PCMusk says US is demanding he pay penalty over disclosures of his Twitter stock purchases DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk says the Securities and Exchange Commission wants him to pay a penalty or face charges involving what he disclosed — or failed to disclose — about his purchases of Twitter stock before he bought the social media platform in 2022. In a letter, Musk’s lawyer Alex Spiro tells the outgoing SEC chairman, Gary Gensler, that the commission’s demand for a monetary payment is a “misguided scheme” that won’t intimidate Musk. The letter also alleges that the commission reopened an investigation this week into Neuralink, Musk’s computer-to-human brain interface company. The SEC has not released the letter. Nor would it comment on it or confirm whether it has issued such a demand to Musk. Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is pushing toward a vote on legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer began the process on Thursday for a final vote on the bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act. It would eliminate policies that currently limit Social Security payouts for roughly 2.8 million people. The legislation has passed the House. The bill would add more strain on the Social Security Trust funds, which are already estimated to be unable to pay out full benefits beginning in 2035. The measure would add an estimated $195 billion to federal deficits over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn't install more automated systems WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is offering his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports. He posted on social media Thursday that he met with union leaders and that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. He wrote that the “amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies. The Maritime Alliance says the technology will improve worker safety and strengthen our supply chains, among other things. IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS leadership on Thursday announced that the agency has recovered $4.7 billion in back taxes and proceeds from a variety of crimes. The announcement comes under the backdrop of a promised reckoning from Republicans who will hold a majority over both chambers of the next Congress and have long called for rescinding the tens of billions of dollars in funding provided to the agency by Democrats. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said improvements made to the agency will help the incoming administration and new Republican majority congress achieve its goals of administering an extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. OpenAI's Altman will donate $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund LOS ANGELES (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships the incoming administration. A spokesperson for OpenAI confirmed the move on Friday. The announcement comes one day after Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it donated $1 million to the same fund. Amazon also said it plans to donate $1 million. China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy. Analysts said the broad-brush plans from the annual Central Economic Work Conference were more of a recap of current policy than ambitious new initiatives at a time when the outlook is clouded by the President-elect Donald Trump's threats to sharply raise tariffs once he takes office. The ruling Communist Party did commit to raising China's deficit and to doing more to encourage consumer spending by bringing wage increases in line with the pace of economic growth. Here's a look at China's main priorities and their potential implications. Stock market today: Wall Street slips at the end of a bumpy week Stocks slipped as Wall Street closes out a rare bumpy week. The S&P 500 was down less than 0.1% in afternoon trading Friday and headed for a weekly loss. The benchmark index hit its latest in a string of records a week ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 25 points. The Nasdaq composite was down less than 0.1%. Broadcom surged after the semiconductor company beat Wall Street’s profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. Treasury yields edged higher in the bond market. European markets were mostly lower and Asian markets mostly fell. Next Week: Retail sales, Fed policy update, existing home sales The Commerce Department releases its monthly snapshot of U.S. retail sales Tuesday. Federal Reserve officials wrap up a two-day meeting and issue an interest rate policy update Wednesday. The National Association of Realtors issues its latest update on U.S. home sales Thursday. African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Three African leaders seeking to head the African Union have detailed their plans for regional security amid conflicts and political coups while strongly advocating for inter-Africa trade. The race for chairperson debate was held Friday in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. Kenya’s Raila Odinga, Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and Madagascar’s Richard Randriamandrato are seeking to be elected as chairperson for the 55-member state African Union. They had a two-hour debate Friday in which they all advocated for two permanent seats for African countries at the U.N. Security Council to effectively represent the continent with the youngest population. The three are seeking to convince most African countries before the February election to succeed the African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki. From a 10-year-old to a Muppet to a president-elect, NYSE bell-ringers range from famous to obscure The first guest invited to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange in 1956 wasn’t a company executive, a politician or a celebrity. It was a 10-year-old boy, Leonard Ross, who received the honor by winning a television quiz show. Since then, business titans, political giants and global film stars have all been among those ringing the opening bell at the NYSE. Ronald Reagan rang the bell as president in 1985. Billionaire businessman and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. have also rung the bell. The even list includes famous Muppets: Miss Piggy was once a bell ringer.

When a city’s NFL mascot gets its own Super Bowl ring, you know you’ve got a champion on your hands. That was the case with Thunder, the Denver Broncos’ real-life mascot, after the team won the 2016 Super Bowl. Yes, it was a real ring, but also a symbolic gesture — just like Thunder. A quartet of majestic, white Arabian horses, all owned by Denver entrepreneur and philanthropist Sharon Magness Blake, have appeared under the name at games and events over the last three decades, even flying to select cities and appearing on TV shows. Just as important, Magness Blake said, have been the celebrity equine’s appearances at the during its 16-day run at the National Western Center, which takes place each January in Denver. “All the Thunders have been out there,” said Magness Blake, who has been providing Arabians to the Broncos since 1993. “They’ve been at roping classes, or done Dancing with the Horses on Kid’s Day. We have a free kids day at the (Stock Show), but last time I was there with Thunder they had neglected to tell us it was going to be 3,000 kids!” The turnout surprised Magness Blake, who’s a trustee of the event, but it makes sense given that attendance has been up year-over-year since 2021, with a total of about 700,000 earlier this year (with revenues “rising accordingly,” according to the Stock Show). In September, Stock Show leaders , a prestigious award that recognizes not only her work with animals, but her wide-ranging, massively successful fundraising for nonprofits and worthy causes — to the tune of more than $100 million by this point. “I grew up in Philadelphia with modest means, so I gravitate toward women who are abused, children and the elderly,” she said of her fundraising work. “I also grew up loving horses, but didn’t have access to them because I lived in a city of concrete.” “What has always struck me about Sharon is how comfortable she is with all people,” said Sen. John Hickenlooper, then governor of Colorado, in 2011 when Magness Blake won the . “She is literally right at home with some of the biggest stars in show business, but not at the expense of others. Few have her level of grace; there’s always such a sense of joy around her.” Magness Blake’s ability to land stars such as Garth Brooks for fundraisers has helped her success. But the 46th Citizen of the West award is particular to Denver, honoring those “who embody the spirit and determination of the Western pioneer – a true representative of Western lifestyle, ideals, agricultural heritage, and traditions,” according to the Stock Show. A panel of community leaders selects recipients, they said. That includes past winners and honchos at the 118-year-old event. “Sharon is an extraordinary citizen and philanthropist, supportive and freely giving of her talent, time and treasure,” wrote Pete Coors, chairman of the Stock Show’s $150 million capital campaign, in an email to The Denver Post. Magness Blake is a committee member of Honoring the Legacy, which is raising funds to support transformative construction on the National Western Complex’s grounds. She’s also an old friend, and a known quantity when it comes to supporting key Denver causes, Coors said. Like him, Magness Blake is one of Colorado’s business and philanthropic elite, but also a boots-on-the-ground type when it comes to Western culture. “Sharon’s love of horses is legendary; from owning and raising Arabian horses to thrilling Denver Broncos fans with Thunder she has made innumerable contributions to the world of horses,” he wrote. Magness Blake, the widow of , who died in 1996, has long raised and trained horses. As the Stock Show rightly boasts, Magness Racing Ventures sold 900 racing horses worldwide at its peak. Since 2004, Magness Blake has been married to former Breckenridge mayor and retired attorney Ernie Blake, who also and travels with Thunder. Magness, who lives with Blake in Cherry Hills, has sat on boards and raised money for Volunteers of America, the Denver Council of Boy Scouts of America, the University of Colorado Hospital Foundation, the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, Denver Center for the Performing Arts and many others. She’s also president of the Thunder Foundation, a partner with Denver’s Epicurean Catering, and organizer of the Denver Broncos’ annual holiday party for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Still, she’s most closely associated in society circles with Western Fantasy, the main fundraiser for Volunteers of America, through which she’s raised about $40 million over the last three decades. She’s stepping back from that now, she said, following a couple of staph infections over the last year that nearly killed her, both from back surgeries. Fortunately, last year’s Western Fantasy raised $2.8 million — thanks in part to her husband stepping in to sell tables while she was recovering. “It’s funny because I am very competitive,” she said of the 31-year-old event, which she co-founded with Jean Galloway. “We beat every other event in Denver last year in (fundraising totals), which was our first year ever to do that. So this was going out on a high note for me.” She’s confident that when the $1 billion Stock Show project is finished, the muddy charm of the event will remain. With , it’s vitally important to continue the organization’s legacy and character. “It’s going to be a new awakening, if you can get people in there — which I’m sure we will,” she said. “We’ll be able to experience Western heritage in a modern way, and educate people about it, because let’s face it: you’ve got to reach young people in different ways than we used to.” Magness Blake is happy to use her position to donate, organize, and otherwise support nonprofit causes. But the 2025 Citizen of the West award is going not just to her, but to countless people who have helped in her efforts over the years, she said. “It’s great recognition not just for what I do, but what I’m part of, because teamwork is what the West is really about,” she said. “Most people don’t do things for credit, they do it because they love it. ... They don’t want any recognition, but are always there when you need them.”WASHINGTON — The U.S. men's basketball team is a step closer to next year’s AmeriCup tournament. Javonte Smart scored 20 points, Jahmi’us Ramsey added 18 and the U.S. rode a huge edge from 3-point range to beat Puerto Rico 108-66 in an AmeriCup qualifying game Friday. The Americans — winners in the debut of Stephen Silas as coach of the qualifying team — outscored Puerto Rico 51-6 on 3-pointers. Robert Covington added 16 and Frank Kaminsky III scored 10 for the U.S., which shot 56% from the field and 46% from 3-point range. David Stockton, playing in his record 11th tournament qualifying game for USA Basketball, had 10 assists for the Americans, who moved into a tie atop Group D — one of four four-team groups in AmeriCup qualifying — with Cuba at 2-1. Phillip Wheeler scored 12 for Puerto Rico, which shot 37%. The Americans next play Monday against Bahamas, before wrapping up qualifying with two more games in February. AmeriCup, the championship for the FIBA Americas region, will be held next year in Nicaragua.

You can see her go on high alert when she hears a commercial, and as you know, animals appear in almost all commercials and many shows. It is so annoying and disruptive; we just don’t know how to stop her other than keep the TV off. We are retired, and TV is our evening entertainment. Any suggestions? — Nancy, Portage, Indiana Dear Nancy: This canine behavior is actually quite common. Dogs often perceive animals on the screen as real intruders into their territory, which can trigger protective behaviors. Some dogs even react to sports shows, like tennis and basketball games, if they love chasing balls themselves. With TVs larger and more realistic, it’s no wonder these visuals feel real to them. To help manage her barking, try desensitization and counter-conditioning. Start by turning the TV on at a very low volume and rewarding her calm behavior with treats or praise. Gradually increase the volume over time, always rewarding her for staying relaxed. When introducing these visuals, use animal shows, as they can help her acclimate to the specific triggers. Pause the TV on an animal image (so there is no sound at first), reward her for staying calm, and then slowly work up to playing the video and then with audio. There are plenty of animal videos on YouTube that you can use to practice with her. Redirecting her focus can also be helpful. Keep a favorite toy or chew item nearby that she only receives in the evening. Give it to her when you think she is about to react to one of those on-air triggers. Pair an alert with commands like “quiet” or “leave it,” and reward her when she listens with the toy or chew. Creating a cozy, quiet space away from the TV can also give her a place to retreat if she feels overstimulated. With training and consistency, she can learn to relax during your TV time. Dear Cathy: I read your column in Newsday today about giving feral cats a good home for the winter and wanted to share an idea. My mom cares for 10 ferals that are comfortable using their insulated houses, but to add to their comfort, we’ve placed heated snow-melting mats from a company called HeatTrak. These mats not only provide a cozy spot for the cats to lounge day and night but also ensure my mom, who’s 87, has a safe, snow-free path for feeding them during winter. We leave the mats on all season rather than just during snowstorms, and the electricity cost is surprisingly low. We even had a custom-sized mat made for a long, narrow walkway near the cats’ houses. While I’m not affiliated with the company, I’ve been impressed with their products. — Laura, Long Island, New York Dear Laura: Thank you for the tip. I don’t normally cover specific products in my column, but the product looks like something people in the northern part of the U.S. might use, so I want people to use the product safely around pets. First, the way you are using the product is perfectly acceptable. HeatTrak says its mats are perfectly safe for small- to medium-sized pets to lie on, and many pet owners have found them helpful in creating warm, snow-free pathways. As you say, pets probably often appreciate the added warmth. But it’s important to note that these mats are not recommended for use with large pets. Apparently, the weight of a larger animal lying on the mat could affect the internal heating elements, potentially leading to overheating or damage. Also, these mats should never be used inside a house, a doghouse or any enclosed space. HeatTrak says its mats are designed exclusively for outdoor use and must remain uncovered in the open to operate safely.