17 days ago
Five Pensacola area volleyball teams now know their path to the Final Four after brackets were released Oct. 18. District tournaments were supposed to wrap Oct. 16 but wrapped a day later locally after teams got an exception due to damages from Hurricane Isaias
Navarre (6A), Pensacola Catholic (3A) and Jay (Rural) already knew they were in the field by winning their respective district ***** les, while Gulf Breeze (5A) and Booker T. Washington (4A) picked up at-large bids. No local teams qualified for the FHSAA's brand new Open Division, though a couple that did had direct ramifications on Region 1 brackets.
Playoff action will start with regional quarterfinals on Oct. 20 for classes 1A-3A and Oct. 21 for classes 4A-6A. Regional semifinals for all classes will be Oct. 24, followed by regional finals for Rural and 1A-3A on Oct. 27 and 4A-6A on Oct. 28.
All roads lead to Polk State College and the Winter Haven Health Center for the state semifinals and finals, which will take place Nov. 2-7.
Below are the regional brackets featuring Pensacola-area teams and what to know in each classification. District champions are marked with an asterisk (*) and will host a regional quarterfinal unless matched up with a higher-seeded district champion.
#regional #state
Navarre (6A), Pensacola Catholic (3A) and Jay (Rural) already knew they were in the field by winning their respective district ***** les, while Gulf Breeze (5A) and Booker T. Washington (4A) picked up at-large bids. No local teams qualified for the FHSAA's brand new Open Division, though a couple that did had direct ramifications on Region 1 brackets.
Playoff action will start with regional quarterfinals on Oct. 20 for classes 1A-3A and Oct. 21 for classes 4A-6A. Regional semifinals for all classes will be Oct. 24, followed by regional finals for Rural and 1A-3A on Oct. 27 and 4A-6A on Oct. 28.
All roads lead to Polk State College and the Winter Haven Health Center for the state semifinals and finals, which will take place Nov. 2-7.
Below are the regional brackets featuring Pensacola-area teams and what to know in each classification. District champions are marked with an asterisk (*) and will host a regional quarterfinal unless matched up with a higher-seeded district champion.
#regional #state
2 months ago
On September 9, 2026, ****** og Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) agreed to acquire privately held Alif Semiconductor for $1.35 billion in cash, with up to $200 million in additional contingent payments. It adds Alif's low-power, AI-native microcontrollers and fusion processors to ADI's portfolio of sensing, signal-processing and power-management technology. ADI CEO Vincent Roche described the deal as advancing "Physical Intelligence," letting systems sense, reason and act locally in real time. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2026 pending U.S. antitrust review.
Alif gives ****** og Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) a direct foothold in the fast-growing edge-AI market. Alif's AI-native microcontrollers and fusion processors support low-latency inference, sensor fusion, and on-device AI. It allows systems to process information locally rather than relying entirely on the cloud. The acquisition also expands ADI's addressable market across industrial, data-center infrastructure, defense, energy, robotics, digital health and wearable applications.
ADI is acquiring technology that already has commercial traction. Alif's silicon already ships in production and has design wins with leading consumer and industrial customers. It gives ADI an established platform rather than an early-stage technology project. ADI can combine Alif's digital processing capabilities with its own sensing, signal-processing, power, connectivity and software technologies to offer more complete system solutions.
The acquisition fits ADI's push into AI while the core business makes strong cash flow. ADI completed its $1.5 billion Empower Semiconductor acquisition in July to strengthen power delivery for AI computing, while third-quarter revenue reached a record $4.02 billion, up 40% year over year, and trailing 12-month free cash flow reached $4.94 billion. The Alif deal therefore adds edge intelligence to an AI strategy while ADI retains substantial financial capacity to fund acquisitions and shareholder returns.
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) must make enough returns to justify the $1.35 billion upfront price. The firm will pay $1.35 billion in cash at closing and could pay another $200 million in contingent consideration. It takes the potential consideration to $1.55 billion. ADI therefore needs Alif's technology, customer wins, and expanded addressable market to turn into real revenue and earnings growth rather than simply adding another promising technology platform to its portfolio.
#analog #NASDAQ #power #acquisition
Alif gives ****** og Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) a direct foothold in the fast-growing edge-AI market. Alif's AI-native microcontrollers and fusion processors support low-latency inference, sensor fusion, and on-device AI. It allows systems to process information locally rather than relying entirely on the cloud. The acquisition also expands ADI's addressable market across industrial, data-center infrastructure, defense, energy, robotics, digital health and wearable applications.
ADI is acquiring technology that already has commercial traction. Alif's silicon already ships in production and has design wins with leading consumer and industrial customers. It gives ADI an established platform rather than an early-stage technology project. ADI can combine Alif's digital processing capabilities with its own sensing, signal-processing, power, connectivity and software technologies to offer more complete system solutions.
The acquisition fits ADI's push into AI while the core business makes strong cash flow. ADI completed its $1.5 billion Empower Semiconductor acquisition in July to strengthen power delivery for AI computing, while third-quarter revenue reached a record $4.02 billion, up 40% year over year, and trailing 12-month free cash flow reached $4.94 billion. The Alif deal therefore adds edge intelligence to an AI strategy while ADI retains substantial financial capacity to fund acquisitions and shareholder returns.
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) must make enough returns to justify the $1.35 billion upfront price. The firm will pay $1.35 billion in cash at closing and could pay another $200 million in contingent consideration. It takes the potential consideration to $1.55 billion. ADI therefore needs Alif's technology, customer wins, and expanded addressable market to turn into real revenue and earnings growth rather than simply adding another promising technology platform to its portfolio.
#analog #NASDAQ #power #acquisition
2 months ago
SOFIA, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Bulgaria is investigating the cause of a fire at a weapons storage facility operated by EMCO, including the possibility of sabotage and a link to a previous blaze at another of the company's facilities in August, the interior minister said.
No injuries were reported in the fire, which broke out near the village of Tsareva Livada and lit up the night sky, according to videos broadcast locally. The incident came weeks after an explosion and fire at another EMCO weapons depot in western Bulgaria.
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told journalists on Saturday that the fire was under control and that an investigation was underway.
"We will review previous cases in which similar fires occurred in the warehouses of this company, as well as at other companies, in order to look for a possible connection or a similar pattern," he said.
"We are not ruling out outside interference."
#previous
No injuries were reported in the fire, which broke out near the village of Tsareva Livada and lit up the night sky, according to videos broadcast locally. The incident came weeks after an explosion and fire at another EMCO weapons depot in western Bulgaria.
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told journalists on Saturday that the fire was under control and that an investigation was underway.
"We will review previous cases in which similar fires occurred in the warehouses of this company, as well as at other companies, in order to look for a possible connection or a similar pattern," he said.
"We are not ruling out outside interference."
#previous
2 months ago
CNBC reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models with updated chips built for AI workloads.
The Mac Mini now offers Apple's new M6 chip, its first built on a 2-nanometer process, or an M5 Pro, and starts at $899, up from $799 for the prior model. Apple says the M6 delivers 4 times faster AI performance and 2 times faster graphics than the M4 model it replaces, while the M5 Pro can process large language model prompts up to 8.5 times faster than the M2 Pro version. The Mac Studio now starts at $2,499 with the M5 Max chip or $5,499 with the new M5 Ultra, up from $5,299 for the prior Ultra model, and multiple M5 Ultra units can be linked together to pool memory for running large AI models. "With these frameworks and new chips, developers can run and fine-tune large AI models locally on their Mac," Apple said. Preorders opened Tuesday, with units shipping September 22.
The performance gains here are substantial, not incremental. The M6 chip delivers 4 times faster AI performance and is Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s first chip built on a 2-nanometer process. The M5 Pro configuration processes large language model prompts 8.5 times faster than the model it replaces, Apple's own specifications show, giving Apple genuine technical claims to back its AI-focused marketing.
Apple is showing pricing power even as component costs rise industry-wide. Despite memory and silicon shortages pushing costs higher across the industry, Apple raised prices on both product lines rather than absorbing the cost pressure itself. It is a sign the company believes demand can bear higher price points.
These desktops are becoming more strategically important to Apple than their revenue alone suggests. It shows how Mac desktops have become a foothold in the AI development world for Apple. It is a showcase for its custom silicon that can influence which platform developers build AI tools on and an ecosystem benefit that extends beyond the sale of any individual machine.
#faster #chip #ultra
The Mac Mini now offers Apple's new M6 chip, its first built on a 2-nanometer process, or an M5 Pro, and starts at $899, up from $799 for the prior model. Apple says the M6 delivers 4 times faster AI performance and 2 times faster graphics than the M4 model it replaces, while the M5 Pro can process large language model prompts up to 8.5 times faster than the M2 Pro version. The Mac Studio now starts at $2,499 with the M5 Max chip or $5,499 with the new M5 Ultra, up from $5,299 for the prior Ultra model, and multiple M5 Ultra units can be linked together to pool memory for running large AI models. "With these frameworks and new chips, developers can run and fine-tune large AI models locally on their Mac," Apple said. Preorders opened Tuesday, with units shipping September 22.
The performance gains here are substantial, not incremental. The M6 chip delivers 4 times faster AI performance and is Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s first chip built on a 2-nanometer process. The M5 Pro configuration processes large language model prompts 8.5 times faster than the model it replaces, Apple's own specifications show, giving Apple genuine technical claims to back its AI-focused marketing.
Apple is showing pricing power even as component costs rise industry-wide. Despite memory and silicon shortages pushing costs higher across the industry, Apple raised prices on both product lines rather than absorbing the cost pressure itself. It is a sign the company believes demand can bear higher price points.
These desktops are becoming more strategically important to Apple than their revenue alone suggests. It shows how Mac desktops have become a foothold in the AI development world for Apple. It is a showcase for its custom silicon that can influence which platform developers build AI tools on and an ecosystem benefit that extends beyond the sale of any individual machine.
#faster #chip #ultra
2 months ago
Kenya's government sought to reassure foreign traders that they have legal protection to operate in the country after President William Ruto raised doubts over their status in East Africa's biggest economy. Ruto reportedly ordered authorities to begin shutting down foreign-owned businesses from Sept. 7 as part of a move to restrict small-scale retail to Kenyans. However, the principal secretary for foreign affairs on Sunday said the president's comments related to a debate about proposed employment legislation.
Ruto reportedly made the remarks last week, days before ordering Tata Chemicals to leave the country, accusing it of failing to create jobs and process minerals locally.
The president, who will seek a second term in a poll next August, has increasingly focused on employment and wealth creation in his reelection pitch. He took office four years ago, after an election campaign in which he vowed to improve the lives of the poorest Kenyans. But his popularity plummeted amid tax hikes that prompted street protests.
— Alexis Akwagyiram
#ruto #kenyans #east
Ruto reportedly made the remarks last week, days before ordering Tata Chemicals to leave the country, accusing it of failing to create jobs and process minerals locally.
The president, who will seek a second term in a poll next August, has increasingly focused on employment and wealth creation in his reelection pitch. He took office four years ago, after an election campaign in which he vowed to improve the lives of the poorest Kenyans. But his popularity plummeted amid tax hikes that prompted street protests.
— Alexis Akwagyiram
#ruto #kenyans #east
2 months ago
The Phillies and Braves will square off on Sunday afternoon in the third game of their four-game series. The teams split the first two with the Braves winning on Friday and the Phillies rebounding to take the second game.
Aaron Nola will start for the Phillies. The veteran righty has been very good lately, going 3-1 with a 2.65 ERA in August.
Tyler Mahle goes for the Braves. The righthander was acquired via trade at the end of July and has been a solid addition to the Atlanta rotation with a 1.48 ERA in five post-trade starts.
Game time is 1:10 PM and will be televised locally by NBCSP.
#game #trade #sunday #Friday
Aaron Nola will start for the Phillies. The veteran righty has been very good lately, going 3-1 with a 2.65 ERA in August.
Tyler Mahle goes for the Braves. The righthander was acquired via trade at the end of July and has been a solid addition to the Atlanta rotation with a 1.48 ERA in five post-trade starts.
Game time is 1:10 PM and will be televised locally by NBCSP.
#game #trade #sunday #Friday
2 months ago
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The Detroit Tigers will visit the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Friday for a doubleheader. The first game of the day will begin at 2:10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast locally in Cleveland and Detroit, while the evening game, which begins at 7:10 p.m. ET, will be a part of Apple TV's Friday Night Baseball lineup and will be available exclusively on the streaming platform. The teams will wrap up their series with games on Saturday and Sunday, too.
Here's what you need to know so you can watch the Guardians vs. Tigers on Friday and learn the rest of their weekend schedule.
Date: Friday, Sept. 4
Times: 7:10 p.m. ET/4:10 p.m. PT
#Friday #Guardians #progressive
The Detroit Tigers will visit the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Friday for a doubleheader. The first game of the day will begin at 2:10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast locally in Cleveland and Detroit, while the evening game, which begins at 7:10 p.m. ET, will be a part of Apple TV's Friday Night Baseball lineup and will be available exclusively on the streaming platform. The teams will wrap up their series with games on Saturday and Sunday, too.
Here's what you need to know so you can watch the Guardians vs. Tigers on Friday and learn the rest of their weekend schedule.
Date: Friday, Sept. 4
Times: 7:10 p.m. ET/4:10 p.m. PT
#Friday #Guardians #progressive
2 months ago
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Why we like it: The Savor card earns the most rewards in bonus categories that are bound to benefit you while traveling abroad. Whether you like to try new restaurants in each city you visit or shop locally to prepare your own meals, you'll get 3% on your food spending. But we especially like how broad the "entertainment" category is, including tickets to tourist attractions, theater shows, amusement parks, and more. This no foreign transaction fee credit card also has no annual fee to offset all the rewards you'll earn.
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Why we like it: We like the Capital One Venture X as a travel card with premium rewards and benefits for a lower annual fee than some other competitors. If you're looking for a credit card with no foreign transaction fees because you often travel internationally, this card can help you maximize your frequent trips.
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2 months ago
San Francisco sports fans will luckily not have to rely on their Netflix subscription to see yet another local team's opener this year.
The NFL has advertised its 49ers-Rams game in Melbourne next week, the league's first game in Australia ever, as something you can only watch on Netflix. While that might be true for the majority of the country, local Niners fans will have a free alternative in NBC Bay Area.
"NBC Bay Area will televise Netflix's presentation of 49ers-Rams locally in the Bay Area, with coverage beginning at 4:30 p.m. PT with an NBC Bay Area special anchored in studio by Janelle ******* and Raj Mathai, with live reports from Australia from Anthony Flores," a news release from NBC Universal reads.
This is a result of the league's simulcast rules, which contractually require the league to show a local market's team for free, even if the game is on an exclusive streaming service. This applies to Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football and now the International Game.
It's a policy that the league is quite proud of. In a news release announcing media distribution agreements through 2033, there's a line that reads "The NFL continues to be the only sports league that delivers all of its games - regular-season and playoffs - on free, over-the-air television."
#area #Rams
The NFL has advertised its 49ers-Rams game in Melbourne next week, the league's first game in Australia ever, as something you can only watch on Netflix. While that might be true for the majority of the country, local Niners fans will have a free alternative in NBC Bay Area.
"NBC Bay Area will televise Netflix's presentation of 49ers-Rams locally in the Bay Area, with coverage beginning at 4:30 p.m. PT with an NBC Bay Area special anchored in studio by Janelle ******* and Raj Mathai, with live reports from Australia from Anthony Flores," a news release from NBC Universal reads.
This is a result of the league's simulcast rules, which contractually require the league to show a local market's team for free, even if the game is on an exclusive streaming service. This applies to Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football and now the International Game.
It's a policy that the league is quite proud of. In a news release announcing media distribution agreements through 2033, there's a line that reads "The NFL continues to be the only sports league that delivers all of its games - regular-season and playoffs - on free, over-the-air television."
#area #Rams
2 months ago
Cox Media Group (CMG) Jacksonville and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday announced a new local broadcast partnership, naming Action Sports Jax TV the team's official broadcast partner in Northeast Florida beginning this season (2026-27).
The addition builds on Action Sports Jax TV's fast-growing sports lineup. The channel is already the Official Station of the Jacksonville Jaguars and carries every Orlando Magic game under a new multi-year NBA partnership — making WJAX-TV 47.2 one of the most sports-rich, free over-the-air channels in the Southeast.
Under the new agreement, all locally distributed Tampa Bay Lightning regular-season games — apart from national exclusives — will air on Action Sports Jax TV (WJAX-TV 47.2), with select games also airing on CBS47 and FOX30.
This new partnership will bring Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games free to households throughout Northeast Florida.
[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]
#northeast
The addition builds on Action Sports Jax TV's fast-growing sports lineup. The channel is already the Official Station of the Jacksonville Jaguars and carries every Orlando Magic game under a new multi-year NBA partnership — making WJAX-TV 47.2 one of the most sports-rich, free over-the-air channels in the Southeast.
Under the new agreement, all locally distributed Tampa Bay Lightning regular-season games — apart from national exclusives — will air on Action Sports Jax TV (WJAX-TV 47.2), with select games also airing on CBS47 and FOX30.
This new partnership will bring Tampa Bay Lightning hockey games free to households throughout Northeast Florida.
[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]
#northeast
2 months ago
Microsoft's next major AI constraint may be measured in turbines rather than processors. On June 22, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) entered a 20-year power purchase agreement with Energy Forge One LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), for a planned West Texas data-center project. The Kilby development targets 2.67 gigawatts of generation, with initial power expected in 2028. Its scale suggests that securing dependable electricity is becoming as strategic to hyperscalers as securing accelerators.
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) gets a dedicated path to capacity in a grid-constrained market. Natural gas can provide round-the-clock generation that complements intermittent renewables and supports the reliability AI clusters require. A two-decade contract can also give developers confidence to finance construction. The bull case is simple: Microsoft protects its cloud growth by solving power locally instead of waiting years for transmission expansion.
Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) gains a new outlet for its gas and an opportunity to move downstream into integrated power. If Kilby works, Chevron can replicate a model that converts energy resources and project expertise into long-duration data-center cash flows. Yet the project has not reached a final investment decision. Construction, permitting, fuel costs, emissions rules, and customer requirements can all change the economics before power begins flowing.
Those uncertainties create bear cases for both companies. Microsoft is committing to an energy pathway as AI hardware and efficiency evolve rapidly, and a long contract can become less attractive if power markets change. Chevron and its partners must commit capital years before the **** et is operational while managing construction, fuel-cost and carbon-policy risks. Gas solves the reliability problem, but it may intensify political and regulatory scrutiny around AI's environmental footprint. The critical milestones are final investment approval, permitting, construction costs, and data showing that the first power date remains achievable. Until those arrive, the agreement secures intent rather than operating supply.
#power #data
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) gets a dedicated path to capacity in a grid-constrained market. Natural gas can provide round-the-clock generation that complements intermittent renewables and supports the reliability AI clusters require. A two-decade contract can also give developers confidence to finance construction. The bull case is simple: Microsoft protects its cloud growth by solving power locally instead of waiting years for transmission expansion.
Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) gains a new outlet for its gas and an opportunity to move downstream into integrated power. If Kilby works, Chevron can replicate a model that converts energy resources and project expertise into long-duration data-center cash flows. Yet the project has not reached a final investment decision. Construction, permitting, fuel costs, emissions rules, and customer requirements can all change the economics before power begins flowing.
Those uncertainties create bear cases for both companies. Microsoft is committing to an energy pathway as AI hardware and efficiency evolve rapidly, and a long contract can become less attractive if power markets change. Chevron and its partners must commit capital years before the **** et is operational while managing construction, fuel-cost and carbon-policy risks. Gas solves the reliability problem, but it may intensify political and regulatory scrutiny around AI's environmental footprint. The critical milestones are final investment approval, permitting, construction costs, and data showing that the first power date remains achievable. Until those arrive, the agreement secures intent rather than operating supply.
#power #data
2 months ago
When scientists with the National Center for Wildlife in Saudi Arabia were surveying caves in search of wildlife in 2022 and 2023, they came across something unexpected: seven naturally mummified cheetahs in five caves near the northern city of Arar. The remains were largely intact with well-preserved soft tissue and skeletons.
Now, an ******* ysis of three of the mummies' DNA has revealed something that could help reintroduce cheetahs to the Arabian Peninsula wilderness, researchers say.
Cheetahs once inhabited much of Africa and parts of Asia, but now they are found in only 9% of their historic range. It was previously believed that the Asiatic cheetah, called Acinonyx jubatus venaticus, was the only subspecies ever present in Saudi Arabia. The species is now critically endangered, with a small wild population remaining in Iran. Across the peninsula, cheetahs were deemed locally extinct in the 1970s.
But when the researchers ******* yzed three of the mummies, they found that two of the oldest specimens were genetically closer to the subspecies Acinonyx jubatus hecki, known as the Northwest African cheetah.
The findings, published in January in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, reveal that at least two subspecies of cheetah once roamed the Arabian Peninsula. The discovery could help reintroduction efforts as scientists now know which cheetah lineages once lived in the peninsula and have evidence of their success in the area.
#cheetahs #cheetah #once #arabia
Now, an ******* ysis of three of the mummies' DNA has revealed something that could help reintroduce cheetahs to the Arabian Peninsula wilderness, researchers say.
Cheetahs once inhabited much of Africa and parts of Asia, but now they are found in only 9% of their historic range. It was previously believed that the Asiatic cheetah, called Acinonyx jubatus venaticus, was the only subspecies ever present in Saudi Arabia. The species is now critically endangered, with a small wild population remaining in Iran. Across the peninsula, cheetahs were deemed locally extinct in the 1970s.
But when the researchers ******* yzed three of the mummies, they found that two of the oldest specimens were genetically closer to the subspecies Acinonyx jubatus hecki, known as the Northwest African cheetah.
The findings, published in January in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, reveal that at least two subspecies of cheetah once roamed the Arabian Peninsula. The discovery could help reintroduction efforts as scientists now know which cheetah lineages once lived in the peninsula and have evidence of their success in the area.
#cheetahs #cheetah #once #arabia
2 months ago
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You might choose to transfer points at a 1:1 ratio to one of Chase's 14 partner airline and hotel loyalty programs. Or, you can book travel through Chase using points and get redemption boost on select eligible bookings.
Why we like it: We like the Capital One Venture X as a travel card with premium rewards and benefits for a lower annual fee than some other competitors. If you're looking for a credit card with no foreign transaction fees because you often travel internationally, this card can help you maximize your frequent trips.
#travel #transaction #points
Why we like it: The Savor card earns the most rewards in bonus categories that are bound to benefit you while traveling abroad. Whether you like to try new restaurants in each city you visit or shop locally to prepare your own meals, you'll get 3% on your food spending. But we especially like how broad the "entertainment" category is, including tickets to tourist attractions, theater shows, amusement parks, and more. This no foreign transaction fee credit card also has no annual fee to offset all the rewards you'll earn.
Why we like it: At just $95 annually, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the best credit cards without foreign transaction fees. It can offer outsized value for international travelers looking for great redemption value, as you can rack up points in various everyday and travel-related categories and then redeem them for travel.
You might choose to transfer points at a 1:1 ratio to one of Chase's 14 partner airline and hotel loyalty programs. Or, you can book travel through Chase using points and get redemption boost on select eligible bookings.
Why we like it: We like the Capital One Venture X as a travel card with premium rewards and benefits for a lower annual fee than some other competitors. If you're looking for a credit card with no foreign transaction fees because you often travel internationally, this card can help you maximize your frequent trips.
#travel #transaction #points
2 months ago
A 17-year-old North Carolina girl who recorded a livestream of a shooting that killed three people at a San Diego mosque and disseminated the attackers' white-supremacist writings has been charged with murder by aiding and abetting, a district attorney said Monday.
Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill said at a news conference in Winston-Salem that the girl, whose name was not mentioned during the news conference, was arrested last week. On Monday, just before she was due to begin the school year, a grand jury indicted her on three counts of murder and one count of conspiracy.
Under North Carolina law, the aiding-and-abetting charges carry the same penalties as if the girl had committed the attack herself, O'Neill said.
"The individual here, locally, was the person who was recording the livestream," O'Neill said. "She disseminated that information and she published their manifesto."
Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18, stormed the Islamic Center on May 18 before being driven back outside by a security guard who exchanged gunfire with them as he initiated a lockdown, helping to protect 140 children who were just steps away.
#Monday #district #Attorney #year
Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill said at a news conference in Winston-Salem that the girl, whose name was not mentioned during the news conference, was arrested last week. On Monday, just before she was due to begin the school year, a grand jury indicted her on three counts of murder and one count of conspiracy.
Under North Carolina law, the aiding-and-abetting charges carry the same penalties as if the girl had committed the attack herself, O'Neill said.
"The individual here, locally, was the person who was recording the livestream," O'Neill said. "She disseminated that information and she published their manifesto."
Cain Clark, 17, and Caleb Vazquez, 18, stormed the Islamic Center on May 18 before being driven back outside by a security guard who exchanged gunfire with them as he initiated a lockdown, helping to protect 140 children who were just steps away.
#Monday #district #Attorney #year
2 months ago
If you're aiming to save $1 million by the time you retire, you're probably in good company. A lot of people tend to fixate on that specific number because, well, it sounds pretty darn great. To be fair, it is a lot of money, which means that if you hit that goal, you could end up in a great position to enjoy retirement to the fullest.
That doesn't mean your senior years are doomed if your retirement account balance never hits $1 million. You may be able to get by on much less, depending on what your needs look like.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
While a $1 million nest egg might seem like it would buy you your dream retirement, it's important to realize that many seniors today get by on much less. Fidelity, for example, puts the average 401(k) balance at $258,800 for people ages 65 to 69.
If you enter retirement with a paid-off home and vehicle, and you plan to spend your time doing household projects, gardening, socializing locally, and bonding with your grandchildren, then you may not need a $1 million IRA or 401(k) to afford your lifestyle.
#million #NVIDIA #flashing #company
That doesn't mean your senior years are doomed if your retirement account balance never hits $1 million. You may be able to get by on much less, depending on what your needs look like.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
While a $1 million nest egg might seem like it would buy you your dream retirement, it's important to realize that many seniors today get by on much less. Fidelity, for example, puts the average 401(k) balance at $258,800 for people ages 65 to 69.
If you enter retirement with a paid-off home and vehicle, and you plan to spend your time doing household projects, gardening, socializing locally, and bonding with your grandchildren, then you may not need a $1 million IRA or 401(k) to afford your lifestyle.
#million #NVIDIA #flashing #company
2 months ago
Week 3 of the 2026 NFL preseason continues Friday with the Arizona Cardinals traveling to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers.
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the Packers vs. the Cardinals, today's matchup, the NFL Week 3 preseason schedule, TV lineup and more.
The Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers will air locally at 8 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Here is where to watch the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers game locally, according to packers.com:
WGBA NBC26 (Green Bay)
#green #Friday #locally
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the Packers vs. the Cardinals, today's matchup, the NFL Week 3 preseason schedule, TV lineup and more.
The Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers will air locally at 8 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Here is where to watch the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers game locally, according to packers.com:
WGBA NBC26 (Green Bay)
#green #Friday #locally
2 months ago
Week 3 of the 2026 NFL preseason continues Friday with the Seattle Seahawks traveling to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs.
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the Chiefs vs. the Seahawks, today's matchup, the NFL Week 3 preseason schedule, TV lineup and more.
The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs will play at 8 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
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The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs will air locally at 8 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
#chiefs #Friday #kansas #watch
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the Chiefs vs. the Seahawks, today's matchup, the NFL Week 3 preseason schedule, TV lineup and more.
The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs will play at 8 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
Watch the NFL with Fubo
The Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs will air locally at 8 p.m. ET Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
#chiefs #Friday #kansas #watch
2 months ago
The final game of the Seattle Seahawks' 2026 preseason is just hours away, and once the game ends it'll be all about forming the 53-man roster and 16-man practice squad for the regular season.
Seattle wraps up its August on the road versus the Kansas City Chiefs, whom they'll be seeing in the regular season at Lumen Field at the end of October. There will be no starters playing for the Seahawks and highly likely the same will apply to the Chiefs, so it's one last chance for players who are just trying to make the team.
NFL preseason television rights are different than regular season, so we're here to simplify tonight's situation. KING-5 NBC, Seattle's flagship station for Seahawks preseason games and other local Seahawks television programming, is carrying Seahawks-Chiefs locally. KING-5's broadcasts are also shown on other television affiliates in the Seahawks' secondary markets, which include Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii. Then there are mobile and online streaming options whether you're in Seattle, somewhere else in the USA, or overseas!
Here's a quick How to Watch guide.
On Friday, Aug. 28 at 5 pm PT, with pre-game coverage on KING-5 starting at 4:30 pm PT.
#seahawks #Seattle #preseason
Seattle wraps up its August on the road versus the Kansas City Chiefs, whom they'll be seeing in the regular season at Lumen Field at the end of October. There will be no starters playing for the Seahawks and highly likely the same will apply to the Chiefs, so it's one last chance for players who are just trying to make the team.
NFL preseason television rights are different than regular season, so we're here to simplify tonight's situation. KING-5 NBC, Seattle's flagship station for Seahawks preseason games and other local Seahawks television programming, is carrying Seahawks-Chiefs locally. KING-5's broadcasts are also shown on other television affiliates in the Seahawks' secondary markets, which include Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii. Then there are mobile and online streaming options whether you're in Seattle, somewhere else in the USA, or overseas!
Here's a quick How to Watch guide.
On Friday, Aug. 28 at 5 pm PT, with pre-game coverage on KING-5 starting at 4:30 pm PT.
#seahawks #Seattle #preseason
2 months ago
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) offer investors two very different dividend stories. Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) is working to rebuild growth before major patent expirations arrive, while Abbott (NYSE:ABT) is combining a long dividend-growth record with a more diversified healthcare portfolio. Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) may offer turnaround potential, but Abbott's (NYSE:ABT) latest results present the steadier investment case.
Pfizer's (NYSE:PFE) non-COVID portfolio is beginning to carry more of the business. Revenue excluding Comirnaty and Paxlovid grew 5% operationally in fiscal Q2 2026, while launched and acquired products generated $3.2 billion and increased 18% operationally. Padcev revenue rose 23% operationally to $667 million, supported by increased market share in first-line locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer and uptake in muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The Vyndaqel family generated $1.76 billion, up 8% operationally, while Lorbrena grew 37% operationally. This broader contribution is encouraging because Pfizer needs several products to offset declining COVID revenue and future patent losses.
Stronger non-COVID performance allowed Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) to raise the midpoint of its 2026 revenue guidance by $500 million, despite reducing its COVID-product forecast from approximately $5 billion to $4 billion. Its cost programs should provide further support, as management expects combined savings of approximately $9.7 billion through 2029 across its cost-realignment and manufacturing-optimization initiatives.
Abbott's (NYSE:ABT) advantage is the breadth of its growth. Second-quarter sales increased 13% on a reported basis and 4.8% on a comparable basis, while adjusted EPS rose 4% to $1.31. Medical Devices remained Abbott's (NYSE:ABT) largest segment and an important growth contributor, with sales rising 8.4% on a comparable basis. Growth was led by electrophysiology, rhythm management, heart failure, and diabetes care, with continuous-glucose-monitor sales increasing 9.5% comparably.
The Exact Sciences acquisition also expanded Abbott's (NYSE:ABT) diagnostics business. Diagnostics revenue reached $3.09 billion, rising 42.3% reported and 2.9% comparably. Within the segment, Cancer Diagnostics delivered 13.3% comparable growth as Cologuard benefited from increasing numbers of new and repeat users.
#Growth #billion #covid #revenue
Pfizer's (NYSE:PFE) non-COVID portfolio is beginning to carry more of the business. Revenue excluding Comirnaty and Paxlovid grew 5% operationally in fiscal Q2 2026, while launched and acquired products generated $3.2 billion and increased 18% operationally. Padcev revenue rose 23% operationally to $667 million, supported by increased market share in first-line locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer and uptake in muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The Vyndaqel family generated $1.76 billion, up 8% operationally, while Lorbrena grew 37% operationally. This broader contribution is encouraging because Pfizer needs several products to offset declining COVID revenue and future patent losses.
Stronger non-COVID performance allowed Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) to raise the midpoint of its 2026 revenue guidance by $500 million, despite reducing its COVID-product forecast from approximately $5 billion to $4 billion. Its cost programs should provide further support, as management expects combined savings of approximately $9.7 billion through 2029 across its cost-realignment and manufacturing-optimization initiatives.
Abbott's (NYSE:ABT) advantage is the breadth of its growth. Second-quarter sales increased 13% on a reported basis and 4.8% on a comparable basis, while adjusted EPS rose 4% to $1.31. Medical Devices remained Abbott's (NYSE:ABT) largest segment and an important growth contributor, with sales rising 8.4% on a comparable basis. Growth was led by electrophysiology, rhythm management, heart failure, and diabetes care, with continuous-glucose-monitor sales increasing 9.5% comparably.
The Exact Sciences acquisition also expanded Abbott's (NYSE:ABT) diagnostics business. Diagnostics revenue reached $3.09 billion, rising 42.3% reported and 2.9% comparably. Within the segment, Cancer Diagnostics delivered 13.3% comparable growth as Cologuard benefited from increasing numbers of new and repeat users.
#Growth #billion #covid #revenue
2 months ago
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Coca-Cola's "Fan Work Is Thirsty Work" platform is returning for fall football season with a campaign spanning TV ads, social content, personalized packaging and a new fantasy sports integration, according to a press release.
For its social-first approach, ***** e will work with creators at partner colleges around the country to produce content around events like games and tailgates. The soft drink marketer is also undertaking a 74-stop tour to bring locally inspired experiences to campuses.
The news marks ***** e's first tie-up with Yahoo Sports College Fantasy Football as the brand seeks to engage people who track their teams' performance throughout the season. ***** e's sports marketing bets so far this year, including extensive World Cup activations, have helped generate engagement and deepen customer insights, the company has said.
After a brief respite following World Cup mania, ***** e is again revving up its sports marketing engine as attention turns toward American football and the back-to-school rush. The beverage giant is updating its "Fan Work Is Thirsty Work" platform, with a spotlight on social-first creator content, fantasy sports and personalized experiences tailored to an array of colleges and teams, including during the Coca-Cola Bowl Season schedule.
#work #season #content #first
Coca-Cola's "Fan Work Is Thirsty Work" platform is returning for fall football season with a campaign spanning TV ads, social content, personalized packaging and a new fantasy sports integration, according to a press release.
For its social-first approach, ***** e will work with creators at partner colleges around the country to produce content around events like games and tailgates. The soft drink marketer is also undertaking a 74-stop tour to bring locally inspired experiences to campuses.
The news marks ***** e's first tie-up with Yahoo Sports College Fantasy Football as the brand seeks to engage people who track their teams' performance throughout the season. ***** e's sports marketing bets so far this year, including extensive World Cup activations, have helped generate engagement and deepen customer insights, the company has said.
After a brief respite following World Cup mania, ***** e is again revving up its sports marketing engine as attention turns toward American football and the back-to-school rush. The beverage giant is updating its "Fan Work Is Thirsty Work" platform, with a spotlight on social-first creator content, fantasy sports and personalized experiences tailored to an array of colleges and teams, including during the Coca-Cola Bowl Season schedule.
#work #season #content #first
2 months ago
Nine Mile Metals Ltd. (CSE:NINE, OTCID:VMSXF, FRA:KQ9) reported **** ay results from its Wedge Mine in the Bathurst Mining Camp, New Brunswick, intersecting two distinct volcanogenic massive sulphide zones carrying copper, lead, zinc, silver and gold.
The hole, collared in the southwest corner of the company's drill pattern at a depth of 224 metres, intersected an upper zone of 9.85 metres from 80.15 to 90 metres and a lower zone of 33 metres from 105 to 138 metres, for combined mineralization of 42.85 metres.
Grades increased with depth, the company said in a statement.
The drill core consisted of massive pyritic VMS with locally visible chalcopyrite, sphalerite and galena, hosted in felsic volcanics and sediments. The upper zone showed higher silver and zinc grades, while the lower zone carried higher copper along with silver and gold.
"This was our first hole in the southwest and it did not disappoint," said Gary Lohman, Nine Mile's vice president exploration. "With solid copper mineralization in addition to both gold and silver, this bodes well for expanding our resource in the western portion of the Wedge."
#zone
The hole, collared in the southwest corner of the company's drill pattern at a depth of 224 metres, intersected an upper zone of 9.85 metres from 80.15 to 90 metres and a lower zone of 33 metres from 105 to 138 metres, for combined mineralization of 42.85 metres.
Grades increased with depth, the company said in a statement.
The drill core consisted of massive pyritic VMS with locally visible chalcopyrite, sphalerite and galena, hosted in felsic volcanics and sediments. The upper zone showed higher silver and zinc grades, while the lower zone carried higher copper along with silver and gold.
"This was our first hole in the southwest and it did not disappoint," said Gary Lohman, Nine Mile's vice president exploration. "With solid copper mineralization in addition to both gold and silver, this bodes well for expanding our resource in the western portion of the Wedge."
#zone
2 months ago
AstraZeneca PLC (NYSE:AZN) is paying $600 million upfront to secure global rights to Zegfrovy from Dizal Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, adding another targeted therapy to one of the pharmaceutical industry's largest oncology portfolios. Dizal Pharmaceutical could receive an additional $900 million if specified development, regulatory, and sales milestones are achieved, bringing the agreement's potential value to $1.5 billion. Dizal will also receive tiered royalties on the global sales of Zegfrovy.
Zegfrovy, also known as sunvozertinib, is an oral treatment approved in the United States and China for certain adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, whose disease has progressed on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. Under the agreement, AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) will take responsibility for the treatment's global development and commercialisation.
For AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) shareholders, the transaction offers an opportunity to ****** s whether another targeted lung-cancer medicine can reinforce the company's oncology leadership, or whether the price adds further execution risk to an already extensive pipeline.
The agreement strengthens AstraZeneca's (NYSE:AZN) position in a therapeutic area where it already has substantial scientific and commercial experience. The company has built a major lung-cancer business around treatments including Tagrisso, Imfinzi, and Enhertu. That existing infrastructure could help AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) introduce Zegfrovy to physicians and patients more efficiently than a smaller developer with a limited global presence.
Zegfrovy also addresses a specific group of patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, for whom treatment options remain limited. In the Phase III WU-KONG28 trial, Zegfrovy produced median progression-free survival of 10.3 months, compared with 7.5 months for chemotherapy. AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) therefore gains an approved medicine supported by late-stage comparative evidence rather than an early experimental ****** et whose clinical viability remains largely unknown.
#lung #egfr
Zegfrovy, also known as sunvozertinib, is an oral treatment approved in the United States and China for certain adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, whose disease has progressed on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. Under the agreement, AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) will take responsibility for the treatment's global development and commercialisation.
For AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) shareholders, the transaction offers an opportunity to ****** s whether another targeted lung-cancer medicine can reinforce the company's oncology leadership, or whether the price adds further execution risk to an already extensive pipeline.
The agreement strengthens AstraZeneca's (NYSE:AZN) position in a therapeutic area where it already has substantial scientific and commercial experience. The company has built a major lung-cancer business around treatments including Tagrisso, Imfinzi, and Enhertu. That existing infrastructure could help AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) introduce Zegfrovy to physicians and patients more efficiently than a smaller developer with a limited global presence.
Zegfrovy also addresses a specific group of patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, for whom treatment options remain limited. In the Phase III WU-KONG28 trial, Zegfrovy produced median progression-free survival of 10.3 months, compared with 7.5 months for chemotherapy. AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) therefore gains an approved medicine supported by late-stage comparative evidence rather than an early experimental ****** et whose clinical viability remains largely unknown.
#lung #egfr
3 months ago
Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason continues Saturday with the Buffalo Bills traveling to Huntington Bank Field to take on the Cleveland Browns.
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the Browns vs. the Bills, today's matchup, the NFL Week 2 preseason schedule, TV lineup and more.
The Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns will air on NFL Network at 1 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
Here is where to watch the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns game locally, according to clevelandbrowns.com:
WEWS ABC5 (Cleveland)
#bills #Browns #week #saturday
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the Browns vs. the Bills, today's matchup, the NFL Week 2 preseason schedule, TV lineup and more.
The Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns will air on NFL Network at 1 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
Here is where to watch the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns game locally, according to clevelandbrowns.com:
WEWS ABC5 (Cleveland)
#bills #Browns #week #saturday
3 months ago
The Dallas Cowboys return to the football field on Saturday night, closing out their West Coast excursion with a second preseason tilt, this time taking on the Arizona Cardinals. Brian Schottenheimer's team is back on the road and will play the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. The exhibition game — featuring a matchup against first-time head coach Miek Lafleur — will be broadcast nationally and locally.
Here's how to watch Cowboys vs Cardinals:
What: Preseason Week 2 at Arizona Cardinals
When: Saturday, Aug. 22 at 9:00 p.m. CT
Where: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
#time
Here's how to watch Cowboys vs Cardinals:
What: Preseason Week 2 at Arizona Cardinals
When: Saturday, Aug. 22 at 9:00 p.m. CT
Where: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
#time
3 months ago
Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason resumes Saturday with the Washington Commanders traveling to Ford Field to take on the Detroit Lions.
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the Lions vs. the Commanders, today's matchup, the NFL Week 2 preseason schedule, TV lineup and more.
The Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions will air at noon ET Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
Here is where to watch the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions game locally, according to detroitlions.com:
WJBK FOX2 (Detroit)
#Commanders #detroit #washington #field
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the Lions vs. the Commanders, today's matchup, the NFL Week 2 preseason schedule, TV lineup and more.
The Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions will air at noon ET Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
Here is where to watch the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions game locally, according to detroitlions.com:
WJBK FOX2 (Detroit)
#Commanders #detroit #washington #field
3 months ago
Week one of the high school football season in the Schuylkill League and all across Pennsylvania is less than a week away.
But before teams turn to to preparing for their week one opponents, they'll have the opportunity for a tune-up as the league holds it "Scrimmage Saturday."
Numerous scrimmages will be happening locally including Greater Nanticoke facing Mahanoy Area, Tri-Valley along with Executive Education Charter Academy from Allentown will be scrimmaging Pine Grove Area, Nativity and Shenandoah Valley will also be partaking in a scrimmage at Minersville, and Schuylkill Haven will host Lakeland.
By this point in the summer, most head coaches already have a good idea of who their starters are, how their offense and defense are progressing, and where their team is overall prior to week one.
The scrimmages on Saturday will offer the opportunity for coaches to make sure their teams are ready to go for next Friday while also for the first time this fall giving them the opportunity to face someone in a different color jersey.
#league
But before teams turn to to preparing for their week one opponents, they'll have the opportunity for a tune-up as the league holds it "Scrimmage Saturday."
Numerous scrimmages will be happening locally including Greater Nanticoke facing Mahanoy Area, Tri-Valley along with Executive Education Charter Academy from Allentown will be scrimmaging Pine Grove Area, Nativity and Shenandoah Valley will also be partaking in a scrimmage at Minersville, and Schuylkill Haven will host Lakeland.
By this point in the summer, most head coaches already have a good idea of who their starters are, how their offense and defense are progressing, and where their team is overall prior to week one.
The scrimmages on Saturday will offer the opportunity for coaches to make sure their teams are ready to go for next Friday while also for the first time this fall giving them the opportunity to face someone in a different color jersey.
#league
3 months ago
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A court on the Indonesian resort island of Bali sentenced a Swiss tourist on Thursday to one year in prison for insulting a sacred Balinese Hindu observance.
Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was found guilty of violating Indonesia's new criminal code by posting social media messages about the Day of Silence, when people are required to stay home and are urged to remain silent and meditate.
The Denpasar District Court determined that he posted the messages even after staff at the villa where he was staying informed him of the restrictions.
"What the defendant did offended the Balinese people, hurt their faith and provoked public outrage," said presiding judge Tjokorda Putra Budi Pastima. "The defendant must be held accountable for his actions."
The Day of Silence, locally known as Nyepi, usually falls in March. For a day, the island's world-famous beaches and streets are empty of people except for special patrols meant to ensure silence is observed. The airport in Bali, a predominantly Hindu island in Muslim-majority Indonesia, shuts down and the internet is switched off. The restrictions apply to everyone regardless of religion or nationality.
#hindu
Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was found guilty of violating Indonesia's new criminal code by posting social media messages about the Day of Silence, when people are required to stay home and are urged to remain silent and meditate.
The Denpasar District Court determined that he posted the messages even after staff at the villa where he was staying informed him of the restrictions.
"What the defendant did offended the Balinese people, hurt their faith and provoked public outrage," said presiding judge Tjokorda Putra Budi Pastima. "The defendant must be held accountable for his actions."
The Day of Silence, locally known as Nyepi, usually falls in March. For a day, the island's world-famous beaches and streets are empty of people except for special patrols meant to ensure silence is observed. The airport in Bali, a predominantly Hindu island in Muslim-majority Indonesia, shuts down and the internet is switched off. The restrictions apply to everyone regardless of religion or nationality.
#hindu
3 months ago
Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason rumbles on Friday with the Carolina Panthers traveling to EverBank Stadium to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the Jaguars vs. the Panthers, today's matchup, the NFL Week 2 preseason schedule, TV lineup and more.
The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars will broadcast locally on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
Here is where to watch the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars game locally, according to jaguars.com:
WJAX CBS47 (Jacksonville)
#jaguars
Here's what you need to know about how to watch the Jaguars vs. the Panthers, today's matchup, the NFL Week 2 preseason schedule, TV lineup and more.
The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars will broadcast locally on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
Here is where to watch the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars game locally, according to jaguars.com:
WJAX CBS47 (Jacksonville)
#jaguars
3 months ago
Pony.ai reported Tuesday that its overseas robotaxi deployment pipeline has grown to more than 4,000 vehicles, as the Chinese autonomous driving company accelerates its push into international markets.
Those vehicles are already under contract, though when each deployment goes live will depend on permitting, regulatory clearances, and other operational factors, Pony.ai CEO James Peng told ******* ysts on a post-earnings call, according to Reuters. Pony.ai offered no indication of when the full roster of planned international launches would be complete, and gave no figures on how many robotaxis it has actually put on the road outside China.
The total includes a contract with Uber for deployment of more than 2,000 robotaxis in Europe, the company said. Pony.ai did not disclose a breakdown of the remaining commitments across other markets.
Pony.ai announced the expanded Uber partnership last week, which builds on an existing commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, and adds four more European cities. Under the arrangement, Pony.ai contributes its autonomous driving technology and operational expertise, Uber provides its ride-hailing platform, and locally selected providers handle fleet tasks such as maintenance and charging.
Beyond Europe, Pony.ai said it has also advanced robotaxi operations in Luxembourg in collaboration with Bolt and Stellantis, and in Singapore made its robotaxi service available to the general public through ComfortDelGro's Zig app.
#international
Those vehicles are already under contract, though when each deployment goes live will depend on permitting, regulatory clearances, and other operational factors, Pony.ai CEO James Peng told ******* ysts on a post-earnings call, according to Reuters. Pony.ai offered no indication of when the full roster of planned international launches would be complete, and gave no figures on how many robotaxis it has actually put on the road outside China.
The total includes a contract with Uber for deployment of more than 2,000 robotaxis in Europe, the company said. Pony.ai did not disclose a breakdown of the remaining commitments across other markets.
Pony.ai announced the expanded Uber partnership last week, which builds on an existing commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb, Croatia, and adds four more European cities. Under the arrangement, Pony.ai contributes its autonomous driving technology and operational expertise, Uber provides its ride-hailing platform, and locally selected providers handle fleet tasks such as maintenance and charging.
Beyond Europe, Pony.ai said it has also advanced robotaxi operations in Luxembourg in collaboration with Bolt and Stellantis, and in Singapore made its robotaxi service available to the general public through ComfortDelGro's Zig app.
#international
3 months ago
South Korean carmaker KG Mobility (KGM) has entered the Myanmar market through a partnership with Super Seven Stars (SSS) Group, launching an electric vehicle (EV) line-up locally.
Under the arrangement, SSS Group – described as Myanmar's "first private" automobile company – will handle local production and sales of two models, the Torres EVX and Musso EV.
According to a translated version of the statement, KGM has set a target of supplying 1,000 vehicles to the Myanmar market over the course of this year through the tie-up.
The Myanmar launch represents the initial step in KGM's broader push into knock-down (KD) operations, a strategy the company intends to roll out in further markets, including Saudi Arabia and Vietnam, in the period ahead.
KGM Chairman Jae-Sun Kwak said: "Myanmar is a growing market with a developing automotive industry, and customers place the utmost importance on practicality and durability, along with automotive design, taking into account road conditions, family travel, and personal business situations.
#market #group #south
Under the arrangement, SSS Group – described as Myanmar's "first private" automobile company – will handle local production and sales of two models, the Torres EVX and Musso EV.
According to a translated version of the statement, KGM has set a target of supplying 1,000 vehicles to the Myanmar market over the course of this year through the tie-up.
The Myanmar launch represents the initial step in KGM's broader push into knock-down (KD) operations, a strategy the company intends to roll out in further markets, including Saudi Arabia and Vietnam, in the period ahead.
KGM Chairman Jae-Sun Kwak said: "Myanmar is a growing market with a developing automotive industry, and customers place the utmost importance on practicality and durability, along with automotive design, taking into account road conditions, family travel, and personal business situations.
#market #group #south
