Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacksSocial media influencer and entrepreneur Ari Fletcher has had her fair share of difficult relationships. Two of her more recent and most notable connections include Chicago rapper G Herbo , and Memphis MC, Moneybagg Yo. The latter is who she's sort of with right now, as the best way to put their status would be "on and off." As for the drill mainstay, they have not been together since 2019, but they share a now six-year-old son, Yosohn . Their experience co-parenting has also seen its own deal of ups and downs. We say all of this to say, Fletcher knows what comes with being well-known and how the relationships of this magnitude can be and how they are portrayed. With that knowledge comes being able to handle the headlines and speculation that can come with it. So, it's no surprise that Ari is controlling the narrative and setting the record straight, to perfection. Recently, there has been a rampant rumor running around that involves the multi-media savant and up-and-coming Detroit act, Skilla Baby. According to a post from HOLLYWOOD UNLOCKED , a video is the catalyst in this case and it's been suggesting that he's been sneaking around with Ari lately. Read More: Kendrick Lamar “Squabble Up” Music Video: 8 Key References You May Have Missed She didn't make things look all hunky-dory either, as a lankier man wearing a yellow hoody was walking around behind her. As he was, Ari leaned in the direction of where this mystery man --suspected to be Skilla-- was going. She even downplayed the situation by continuing to talk to her fans on social media after that had just happened. However, she's saying that it wasn't him in the video and so is the man in question. Both took the time to address the cheating rumors and did so like adults. Skilla made sure to be on the record saying that G Herbo is one of his boys and that he'd never act out like that. "G Herbo my real big brotha and one of the only rapper friends I have that I value," he began. "I'm not that type of guy and sis ain't that type of girl 100% not me in no video with Ari." She then spoke out saying that it was a close friend who was dealing with a nosebleed at that time. She was also quite shocked that people were assuming it was Skilla in the clip but that she would never fool around like that. She's also done with the relationship posts claiming, "It's just better private not even that it's a secret. It's just 1,000,000% better this way." Read More: Kendrick Lamar “wacced out murals” Lyric Breakdown

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The Miami Heat are moving on from a seasoned frontcourt pro — albeit one who has already fallen out of the team's rotation in the early part of the 2024-25 regular season. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Heat are shipping reserve center Thomas Bryant to the center-deprived Indiana Pacers. Indiana is swapping second-round picks with Miami for the privilege of adding the veteran floor spacer. The Pacers scoured the trade market for a backup center after losing big men Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman to torn Achilles tendons. Bryant is in his eighth NBA season, averaging 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds in 11 minutes a game this season. https://t.co/xxlWGC4QJx Bryant will help shore up a frontcourt that has already lost two veteran backup centers for the year behind 3-and-D starter Myles Turner. Promising young Pacers center Isaiah Jackson and former No. 2 overall lottery pick James Wiseman each separately tore their Achilles tendons early on this year. Wiseman appeared in just one game for the club, scoring six points on 50 percent shooting from the floor and grabbing one rebound. Wiseman is on a partially minimum guaranteed deal with Indiana and seems likely to not see the second portion of that agreement picked up to maximize the 10-15 Pacers' roster-building flexibility. Jackson, a 6-foot-10 big man out of Kentucky, made it through just five bouts for Indiana, averaging 7.0 points on 60.9 percent field goal shooting and 50.0 percent foul line shooting, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists. Because he was re-signed by the Heat as a free agent this offseason, the 6-foot-10 big man will become eligible for a trade on December 15, when most players inked to new deals over the summer can first be moved. The journeyman big was initially selected with the No. 42 overall pick in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft. Prior to his Heat tenure (which began in 2023-24), he had suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers (in two separate stints), Washington Wizards, and Denver Nuggets. As a deep-bench backup behind three-time MVP Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Bryant appeared sparingly with Denver en route to its first-ever championship, in 2023. The Nuggets beat Bryant's prior team in 2022-23, the Lakers, during the Western Conference Finals. And they defeated his next squad, the Heat, in a five-game Finals demolition. Bryant has played only sparing minutes for the Heat during his season-and-change with the squad. In 48 contests for the Heat (four starts) of a possible 105, Bryant has averaged 5.4 points on .554/.256/.897 shooting splits, 3.6 rebounds, 0.6 assists, and 0.5 blocks per 11.6 minutes a night. That 25.6 percent 3-point conversion rate is underwhelming, but for his career, he's actually a 35.5 percent sniper from beyond the arc, on 1.3 triple tries a night. This year, he's connecting on 35.3 percent of his 1.7 3-point heaves per game. For more on the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, and NBA , stay glued to Newsweek Sports .

SANTA CLARA, Calif. , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. Net revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 was $1.516 billion , $66 .0 million above the mid-point of the Company's guidance provided on August 29, 2024 . GAAP net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 was $(676.3) million, or $(0.78) per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 was $373 .0 million, or $0.43 per diluted share. Cash flow from operations for the third quarter was $536.3 million . "Marvell's fiscal third quarter 2025 revenue grew 19% sequentially, well above the mid-point of our guidance, driven by strong demand from AI. For the fourth quarter, we are forecasting another 19% sequential revenue growth at the midpoint of guidance, while year-over-year, we expect revenue growth to accelerate significantly to 26%, marking the beginning of a new era of growth for Marvell," said Matt Murphy , Marvell's Chairman and CEO. "The exceptional performance in the third quarter, and our strong forecast for the fourth quarter, are primarily driven by our custom AI silicon programs, which are now in volume production, further augmented by robust ongoing demand from cloud customers for our market-leading interconnect products. We look forward to a strong finish to this fiscal year and expect substantial momentum to continue in fiscal 2026." Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook GAAP diluted EPS is calculated using basic weighted-average shares outstanding when there is a GAAP net loss, and calculated using diluted weighted-average shares outstanding when there is a GAAP net income. Non-GAAP diluted EPS is calculated using diluted weighted-average shares outstanding. Conference Call Marvell will conduct a conference call on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. Interested parties may join the conference call without operator assistance by registering and entering their phone number at https://emportal.ink/4fngg8m to receive an instant automated call back. To join the call with operator assistance, please dial 1-800-836-8184 or 1-646-357-8785. The call will be webcast and can be accessed at the Marvell Investor Relations website at http://investor.marvell.com/ . A replay of the call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or 1-646-517-4150, passcode 47973# until Tuesday, December 10, 2024 . Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, acquisition and divestiture-related costs, restructuring and other related charges (including, but not limited to, asset impairment charges, recognition of future contractual obligations, employee severance costs, and facilities related charges), resolution of legal matters, and certain expenses and benefits that are driven primarily by discrete events that management does not consider to be directly related to Marvell's core business. Although Marvell excludes the amortization of all acquired intangible assets from these non-GAAP financial measures, management believes that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets were recorded as part of purchase price accounting arising from acquisitions, and that such amortization of intangible assets that relate to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Investors should note that the use of intangible assets contributed to Marvell's revenues earned during the periods presented and are expected to contribute to Marvell's future period revenues as well. Marvell uses a non-GAAP tax rate to compute the non-GAAP tax provision. This non-GAAP tax rate is based on Marvell's estimated annual GAAP income tax forecast, adjusted to account for items excluded from Marvell's non-GAAP income, as well as the effects of significant non-recurring and period specific tax items which vary in size and frequency, and excludes tax deductions and benefits from acquired tax loss and credit carryforwards and changes in valuation allowance on acquired deferred tax assets. Marvell's non-GAAP tax rate is determined on an annual basis and may be adjusted during the year to take into account events that may materially affect the non-GAAP tax rate such as tax law changes; acquisitions; significant changes in Marvell's geographic mix of revenue and expenses; or changes to Marvell's corporate structure. For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, a non-GAAP tax rate of 7.0% has been applied to the non-GAAP financial results. Marvell believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to Marvell's financial condition and results of operations. While Marvell uses non-GAAP financial measures as a tool to enhance its understanding of certain aspects of its financial performance, Marvell does not consider these measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Consistent with this approach, Marvell believes that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures to the readers of its financial statements provides such readers with useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP financial measures, allows for greater transparency in the review of its financial and operational performance. Externally, management believes that investors may find Marvell's non-GAAP financial measures useful in their assessment of Marvell's operating performance and the valuation of Marvell. Internally, Marvell's non-GAAP financial measures are used in the following areas: Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of Marvell's business as determined in accordance with GAAP. As a result, you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Marvell's results as reported under GAAP. The exclusion of the above items from our GAAP financial metrics does not necessarily mean that these costs are unusual or infrequent. Forward-Looking Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), which are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "forecasts," "targets," "may," "can," "will," "would" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, the statements describing our financial outlook and future period revenues. These statements are not guarantees of results and should not be considered as an indication of future activity or future performance. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: risks related to changes in general macroeconomic conditions, or expectations of such conditions, such as high or rising interest rates, macroeconomic slowdowns, recessions, inflation, and stagflation; risks related to our ability to estimate customer demand and future sales accurately; our ability to define, design, develop and market products for the Cloud, 5G markets, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) markets; risks related to our dependence on a few customers for a significant portion of our revenue, particularly as our major customers comprise an increasing percentage of our revenue, as well as risks related to a significant portion of our sales being concentrated in the data center end market; risks related to higher inventory levels; risks related to cancellations, rescheduling or deferrals of significant customer orders or shipments, as well as the ability of our customers to manage inventory; our ability to realize the expected benefits from restructuring activities; the risk of downturns in the semiconductor industry or our customer end markets; the impact of international conflict (such as the current armed conflicts in the Ukraine and in Israel and the Gaza Strip ) and economic volatility in either domestic or foreign markets including risks related to trade conflicts or tensions, regulations, and tariffs, including but not limited to, trade restrictions imposed on our Chinese customers; our ability to retain and hire key personnel; our ability to limit costs related to defective products; risks related to our debt obligations; risks related to the rapid growth of the Company; delays or increased costs related to completing the design, development, production and introduction of our new products due to a variety of issues, including supply chain cross-dependencies, dependencies on EDA and similar tools, dependencies on the use of third-party, business partner or customer intellectual property, collaboration and synchronization requirements with business partners and customers, requirements to establish new manufacturing, testing, assembly and packing processes, and other issues; our reliance on our manufacturing partners for the manufacture, assembly, testing and packaging of our products; risks related to the ASIC business model which requires us to use third-party IP including the risk that we may lose business or experience reputational harm if third parties, including customers, lose confidence in our ability to protect their IP rights; the risks associated with manufacturing and selling products and customers' products outside of the United States ; our ability to secure design wins from our customers and prospective customers; our ability to complete and realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions, divestitures and investments; decreases in gross margin and results of operations in the future due to a number of factors, including high or increasing interest rates and volatility in foreign exchange rates; severe financial hardship or bankruptcy of one or more of our major customers; the effects of transitioning to smaller geometry process technologies; risks related to use of a hybrid work model; the impact of any change in the income tax laws in jurisdictions where we operate and the loss of any beneficial tax treatment that we currently enjoy; the outcome of pending or future litigation and legal and regulatory proceedings; risk related to our Sustainability program; the impact and costs associated with changes in international financial and regulatory conditions; our ability and the ability of our customers to successfully compete in the markets in which we serve; our ability and our customers' ability to develop new and enhanced products and the adoption of those products in the market; supply chain disruptions or component shortages that may impact the production of our products including our kitting process or may impact the price of components which in turn may impact our margins on any impacted products and any constrained availability from other electronic suppliers impacting our customers' ability to ship their products, which in turn may adversely impact our sales to those customers; our ability to scale our operations in response to changes in demand for existing or new products and services; risks associated with acquisition and consolidation activity in the semiconductor industry, including any consolidation of our manufacturing partners; our ability to protect our intellectual property; risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (or future pandemics) which have impacted, and for which lingering effects may continue to impact our business, employees and operations, the transportation and manufacturing of our products, and the operations of our customers, distributors, vendors, suppliers, and partners; our maintenance of an effective system of internal controls; financial institution instability; and other risks detailed in our SEC filings from time to time. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect our business described in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by us from time to time with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and we assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. About Marvell To deliver the data infrastructure technology that connects the world, we're building solutions on the most powerful foundation: our partnerships with our customers. Trusted by the world's leading technology companies for over 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world's data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers' current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we're ultimately changing the way tomorrow's enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform—for the better. Marvell ® and the Marvell logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Marvell Technology, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 2, 2024 August 3, 2024 October 28, 2023 November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Net revenue $ 1,516.1 $ 1,272.9 $ 1,418.6 $ 3,949.9 $ 4,081.2 Cost of goods sold 1,166.7 685.3 867.4 2,485.1 2,451.7 Gross profit 349.4 587.6 551.2 1,464.8 1,629.5 Operating expenses: Research and development 488.6 486.7 481.1 1,451.4 1,436.6 Selling, general and administrative 205.3 197.3 213.0 602.5 622.0 Restructuring related charges 358.3 4.0 3.4 366.4 105.3 Total operating expenses 1,052.2 688.0 697.5 2,420.3 2,163.9 Operating loss (702.8) (100.4) (146.3) (955.5) (534.4) Interest expense (47.2) (48.4) (52.6) (144.4) (159.1) Interest income and other, net (0.5) 2.6 11.4 5.4 22.1 Interest and other loss, net (47.7) (45.8) (41.2) (139.0) (137.0) Loss before income taxes (750.5) (146.2) (187.5) (1,094.5) (671.4) Provision (benefit) for income taxes (74.2) 47.1 (23.2) (9.3) (130.7) Net loss $ (676.3) $ (193.3) $ (164.3) $ (1,085.2) $ (540.7) Net loss per share — basic $ (0.78) $ (0.22) $ (0.19) $ (1.25) $ (0.63) Net loss per share — diluted $ (0.78) $ (0.22) $ (0.19) $ (1.25) $ (0.63) Weighted-average shares: Basic 865.7 865.7 862.6 865.5 860.1 Diluted 865.7 865.7 862.6 865.5 860.1 Marvell Technology, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In millions) November 2, 2024 February 3, 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 868.1 $ 950.8 Accounts receivable, net 997.9 1,121.6 Inventories 859.4 864.4 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 91.4 125.9 Total current assets 2,816.8 3,062.7 Property and equipment, net 781.9 756.0 Goodwill 11,586.9 11,586.9 Acquired intangible assets, net 2,957.7 4,004.1 Deferred tax assets 406.5 311.9 Other non-current assets 1,165.8 1,506.9 Total assets $ 19,715.6 $ 21,228.5 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 538.1 $ 411.3 Accrued liabilities 825.2 1,032.9 Accrued employee compensation 270.9 262.7 Short-term debt 129.4 107.3 Total current liabilities 1,763.6 1,814.2 Long-term debt 3,965.5 4,058.6 Other non-current liabilities 613.6 524.3 Total liabilities 6,342.7 6,397.1 Stockholders' equity: Common stock 1.7 1.7 Additional paid-in capital 14,629.0 14,845.3 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (0.3) 1.1 Accumulated deficit (1,257.5) (16.7) Total stockholders' equity 13,372.9 14,831.4 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 19,715.6 $ 21,228.5 Marvell Technology, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (In millions) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 2, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an "America First" national security agenda for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters its third year in February. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Trump, making the announcement on his Truth Social account, said, "He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!" Kellogg, an 80-year-old retired army lieutenant general who has long been Trump's top adviser on defence issues, served as national security adviser to Vice-President Mike Pence, was chief of staff of the National Security Council and then stepped in as an acting security adviser for Trump after Michael Flynn resigned. As special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg will have to navigate an increasingly untenable war between the two nations. The Biden administration has begun urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. The White House has pushed more than US$56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia's February 2022 invasion and expects to send billions more before Biden leaves office in less than two months. The U.S. has recently stepped up weapons shipments and has forgiven billions in loans provided to Kyiv. Trump has criticized the billions the Biden administration has spent in supporting Ukraine and has said he could end the war in 24 hours, comments that appear to suggest he would press Ukraine to surrender territory that Russia now occupies. As a co-chairman of the American First Policy Institute's Center for American Security, Kellogg wrote several of the chapters in the group's policy book. The book, like the Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025," is designed to lay out a Trump national security agenda and avoid the mistakes of 2016 when he entered the White House largely unprepared. Kellogg in April wrote that "bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties." Trump's proposed national security adviser, U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz of Florida, tweeted Wednesday that "Keith has dedicated his life to defending our great country and is committed to bringing the war in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution." Kellogg featured in multiple Trump investigations dating to his first term. He was among the administration officials who listened in on the July 2019 call between Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which Trump prodded his Ukrainian counterpart to pursue investigations into the Bidens. The call, which Kellogg would later say did not raise any concerns on his end, was at the center of the first of two House impeachment cases against Trump, who was acquitted by the Senate both times. On Jan. 6, 2021, hours before pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Kellogg, who was then Pence's national security adviser, listened in on a heated call in which Trump told his vice president to object or delay the certification in Congress of President Joe Biden 's victory. He later told House investigators that he recalled Trump saying to Pence words to the effect of: "You're not tough enough to make the call." ------ Baldor reported from Washington. AP writer Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.New Delhi [India], : All-rounder Stafanie Taylor is set to miss the upcoming white-ball series against India as she is currently rehabilitating from an injury sustained and will be absent from this tour, as per the Cricket West Indies press release. In her absence, Deandra Dottin will be seen in the upcoming series. She made her comeback to the national team during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup earlier this year in the United Arab Emirates and returned back to the sport after two years of announcing her retirement from international cricket. Hayley Matthews will be the captain of the team on this tour, and Shemaine Campbelle will be her deputy in the series against Women in Blue. The Caribbeans are due to play three T20Is and three ODIs in India, starting mid-December. The series extends till December 27. The ODI matches are part of the ICC Women's Championship. The Board of Control for Cricket in India released a statement to announce the Women in Blue's fixture of their upcoming white-ball series against West Indies. "The BCCI announced Team India 's schedule for the upcoming home series against West Indies and Ireland. The action will kick off in December with a three-match T20I series at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai against West Indies women, followed by three ODIs, which will take place in Baroda. Team India will then take on Ireland Women for a three-match ODI series in Rajkot in January. The ODI series against West Indies and Ireland is a part of the ICC Women's Championship," BCCI stated. The Hayley Matthews-led side last played a white-ball series in India in 2016. They won the T20Is 3-0 and lost the ODIs 0-3. West Indies Women's Tour of India: - 15-Dec-24 - 1st T20I - Navi Mumbai. - 17-Dec-24 - 2nd T20I - Navi Mumbai. - 19-Dec-24 - 3rd T20I - Navi Mumbai. - 22-Dec-24 - 1st ODI - Baroda. - 24-Dec-24 - 2nd ODI - Baroda. - 27-Dec-24 - 3rd ODI - Baroda. West Indies ODI and T20I squad: Hayley Matthews , Shemaine Campbelle , Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Nerissa Crafton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Rashada William. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.The commercialization of solar green hydrogen production technology is nearing realization, thanks to the development of a novel protective material that significantly enhances the longevity of photoelectrodes, the key component of the technology. Professor Jungki Ryu from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST, in collaboration with Professor David Tilley from the University of Zurich (UZH) in Switzerland, has created a protective layer that substantially improves the durability of metal oxide-based photoelectrodes used in solar hydrogen production. Photovoltaic hydrogen production harnesses sunlight to generate hydrogen through the electrochemical decomposition of water. This process relies on a photoelectrode, which absorbs solar energy to drive reactions that split into hydrogen and oxygen. Specifically, when sunlight illuminates the photoelectrode, it triggers electrochemical reactions that facilitate the separation of water into its constituent elements, ultimately producing gas. However, a major challenge with this technology is the corrosion of photoelectrodes during water oxidation, highlighting the critical need for effective protective materials prior to commercialization. While metal oxide-based photoelectrodes are cost-effective, progress in their development has lagged due to the absence of suitable protective layers. The research team has addressed this challenge by incorporating polyethyleneimine polymer (PEI) into (TiO ), traditionally used to protect costly semiconductor photoelectrodes. The research is in the journal . This innovative protective layer effectively blocks electrons—negatively charged particles generated by light absorption—while selectively allowing holes—positively charged particles—to facilitate water oxidation reactions, thus enhancing photoanodes performance and preventing corrosion. When applied to BiVO photoanodes, the newly developed protective layer enabled stable water decomposition reactions for over 400 hours at a high current density of 2.03 mA/cm2. This represents a significant improvement in stability compared to the performance deterioration observed in photoelectrodes without protective layers, which typically fail within five hours. Current density serves as an indicator of photoelectrode efficiency. Furthermore, this advanced is versatile and can be utilized with various metal oxide-based photoelectrodes, including iron oxide (Fe O ). Professor Ryu commented, "This study represents a significant breakthrough in developing low-cost, high-stability solar water decomposition technology. It is expected to facilitate advancements in other photoelectrochemical cells that produce high-value resources from ."

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Officers with the Fullerton Police Department had a surprise for drivers stopped for minor violations in the last two weeks. “The program has been remarkably effective,” department spokeswoman Kristy Wells told The Epoch Times. “Although some recipients initially experienced confusion, they ultimately left with smiles and heartfelt expressions of gratitude.” Fullerton is about 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles in Orange County. Some drivers shared with officers that they had faced challenging times and the interaction brought “a ray of positivity to their day,” Wells said. The program concluded on Dec. 24 after the two-week distribution. “The officers found joy in witnessing the uplifting reactions from the recipients, offering a powerful reminder of the impact kindness can have in our daily lives,” Wells said. The officers gave out 150 gift cards, which were donated by the Fullerton Police and Community Foundation, a nonprofit that raises funds for police activities. “In the spirit of the holidays, yes we are stopping people, but I’ve been tasked with handing out Starbucks gift cards,” the officer told her. He handed her the gift card and she appeared stunned. “Awesome!” she replied. Another driver was stopped for a lapsed registration. “In the spirit of the holidays, I just want to thank you for being a loyal resident of the city,” the officer told the driver. The driver replied with: “I love coffee!” One driver started to cry and shook the officer’s hand after receiving the card. On Monday night, a Fullerton resident reached out to the department after seeing the video posted on social media. Inspired by the program, she donated 10 $10 Target gift cards to distribute, allowing the officers to continue “spreading positive interactions with those passing through Fullerton,” according to Wells.

Sofia Vergara is having the time of her life with her friends and family. The Colombian icon is celebrating Thanksgiving with a tropical getaway. She is known for being surrounded by her loved ones , and this time, she decided to spend the holidays at her home in the Caribbean, Casachipi Chipi. Bianca Censori, Demi Lovato, Sofia Vergara and more obsessed with this risqué fashion trend Sofia Vergara enjoys fall in NYC in lace corset, diamond jewelry, and the perfect leather jacket Sofia Vergara and her son Manolo talk about their close relationship and their dating preferences The actress used to spend a lot of time on the property with her ex-husband, Joe Manganiello . She documented the trip to the island and shared some photos on social media, arriving with the new addition to her family and the latest guest of Casa Chipichipi, her furry friend Amore. "Amore's first vacay," Sofia wrote on Instagram and shared a photo from her private plane joined by her adorable chihuahua. "Back in Casa Chipichipi," she added, sharing a photo of herself in a colorful dress paired with gold jewelry. The actress posed with her family, including her son Manolo Gonzalez Vergara , after they arrived at the property in Colombia. She welcomed her loved ones, wearing a stunning green dress and cheering with cocktails after they landed. Sofia was all smiles, driving them in a golf cart to her home and sharing a video of the fun moment on Instagram. Sofia's niece Claudia Vergara wore a sheer yellow dress, while the actress wore a strapless black dress during their time on the island. Her sister, Veronica Vergara , also posed for a photo in a white dress with a red print, and their mom, Margarita Vergara , smiled for the camera in a black-and-white look. The star showed off her incredible figure in a black-and-brown swimsuit paired with a gold necklace, and showed her fans and followers the delicious food she enjoyed, including empanadas, fried fish, coleslaw, and fried plantains. Sofia has been exploring the island and working on her tan, making the most of her time with her family and friends.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty kick to become the third player to score 100 goals or more in the Champions League, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Lewandowski calmly sent a low shot into the net from the spot in the 10th minute to give Barcelona a 1-0 lead against Brest. He scored his 101st goal from inside the area in second-half stoppage time to seal the Catalan's club 3-0 victory. Lewandowski trails the 129 goals of Messi and the 140 of Ronaldo, according to UEFA. Lewandowski needed 125 games to reach his milestone — two more games than Messi and 12 fewer than Ronaldo, who also scored once in the qualifying round. “I'm delighted, it's a nice number,” Lewandowski said. “In the past I didn’t think I could score more than 100 goals in the Champions League." It was Lewandowski's sixth and seventh Champions League goals this season. It's the ninth season in which the Poland striker has scored six or more goals. The 36-year-old Lewandowski is having a standout campaign, having scored 22 goals for Barcelona in 19 appearances. He is the Spanish league’s scoring leader with 15 goals from 14 matches. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated PressCalFire took to social media Tuesday to showcase its most viewed images of 2024, offering a poignant reminder of the year’s challenging wildfire season. The agency reported managing 7,994 wildfires that scorched approximately 1,049,956 acres across the state. The fires took a heavy toll on structures, with 2,077 affected. Of these, 397 were damaged, and 1,680 were destroyed. Related Story: Despite the devastation, CalFire recorded just one fatality — a civilian — marking a decrease from the four fatalities in 2023, which included one civilian and three firefighters. Comparatively, 2023 saw 7,386 wildfires burn 332,822 acres, affecting 179 structures. That year, 22 structures were damaged, and 157 were destroyed, underscoring the increased intensity and impact of fires in 2024. The largest blaze of 2024, the Park Fire, ignited on July 24 in Butte and Tehama counties. It consumed 429,603 acres, making it the most significant wildfire of 2024. CalFire’s Most Viewed Photos of 2024 —The Miami Heat are moving on from a seasoned frontcourt pro — albeit one who has already fallen out of the team's rotation in the early part of the 2024-25 regular season. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Heat are shipping reserve center Thomas Bryant to the center-deprived Indiana Pacers. Indiana is swapping second-round picks with Miami for the privilege of adding the veteran floor spacer. The Pacers scoured the trade market for a backup center after losing big men Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman to torn Achilles tendons. Bryant is in his eighth NBA season, averaging 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds in 11 minutes a game this season. https://t.co/xxlWGC4QJx Bryant will help shore up a frontcourt that has already lost two veteran backup centers for the year behind 3-and-D starter Myles Turner. Promising young Pacers center Isaiah Jackson and former No. 2 overall lottery pick James Wiseman each separately tore their Achilles tendons early on this year. Wiseman appeared in just one game for the club, scoring six points on 50 percent shooting from the floor and grabbing one rebound. Wiseman is on a partially minimum guaranteed deal with Indiana and seems likely to not see the second portion of that agreement picked up to maximize the 10-15 Pacers' roster-building flexibility. Jackson, a 6-foot-10 big man out of Kentucky, made it through just five bouts for Indiana, averaging 7.0 points on 60.9 percent field goal shooting and 50.0 percent foul line shooting, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists. Because he was re-signed by the Heat as a free agent this offseason, the 6-foot-10 big man will become eligible for a trade on December 15, when most players inked to new deals over the summer can first be moved. The journeyman big was initially selected with the No. 42 overall pick in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft. Prior to his Heat tenure (which began in 2023-24), he had suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers (in two separate stints), Washington Wizards, and Denver Nuggets. As a deep-bench backup behind three-time MVP Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, Bryant appeared sparingly with Denver en route to its first-ever championship, in 2023. The Nuggets beat Bryant's prior team in 2022-23, the Lakers, during the Western Conference Finals. And they defeated his next squad, the Heat, in a five-game Finals demolition. Bryant has played only sparing minutes for the Heat during his season-and-change with the squad. In 48 contests for the Heat (four starts) of a possible 105, Bryant has averaged 5.4 points on .554/.256/.897 shooting splits, 3.6 rebounds, 0.6 assists, and 0.5 blocks per 11.6 minutes a night. That 25.6 percent 3-point conversion rate is underwhelming, but for his career, he's actually a 35.5 percent sniper from beyond the arc, on 1.3 triple tries a night. This year, he's connecting on 35.3 percent of his 1.7 3-point heaves per game. For more on the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, and NBA , stay glued to Newsweek Sports .

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President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday he would work to end the "inconvenient" custom of moving clocks forward one hour every spring, which he said was imposing an unnecessary financial burden on the United States. "The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn't! Daylight Saving Time (DST) is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation," Trump posted on his website, Truth Social. DST was adopted by the federal government during World War I but was unpopular with farmers rushing to get produce to morning markets, and was quickly abolished. Many states experimented with their own versions but it wasn't reintroduced nationwide until 1967. The Democratic-controlled US Senate advanced a bill in 2022 that, like Trump's plan, would bring an end to the twice-yearly changing of clocks, in favor of a "new, permanent standard time." But The Sunshine Protection Act called for the opposite switch -- moving permanently to DST rather than eliminating it -- to usher in brighter evenings, and fewer journeys home in the dark for school children and office workers. The bill never made it to President Joe Biden's desk, as it was not taken up in the Republican-led House. It had been introduced in 2021 by a Republican, Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who is about to join the incoming Trump administration as secretary of state. He said studies had shown a permanent DST could benefit the economy. Either way, changing to one permanent time would put an end to Americans pushing their clocks forward in the spring, then setting them back an hour in the fall. Colloquially the practice is referred to as "springing" forward and "falling" back. The clamor has increased in recent years to make DST permanent especially among politicians and lobbyists from the Northeast, where frigid conditions are normal in the early winter mornings. "It's really straightforward. Cutting back on the sun during the fall and winter is a drain on the American people and does little to nothing to help them," Rubio said in a statement ahead of the vote. "It's time we retire this tired tradition." Rubio said the United States sees an increase in heart attacks and road accidents in the week that follows the changing of the clocks. Any changes would be unlikely to affect Hawaii and most of Arizona, the Navajo Nation, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, which do not spring forward in summer. ft/nro

CNN conservative political commentator Scott Jennings fact-checked a co-panelist on Monday over the political bent of the users on the social media platform X by citing the network’s own reporting. “I saw a survey this week. [X is] now the most ideologically balanced user platform of any platform,” he said, following purchase of what was formerly Twitter in 2022. Former ESPN host interjected, saying, “Stop, stop. ... You cannot say that. That’s so not the case.” Host Audie Cornish then jumped in and asked, “Who’s the source of that?” which Champion then echoed. “We’ve reported it on this network,” Jennings responded. CNN: “Who’s your source that X is more balanced than any other platform?” Jennings: “Uh, CNN” — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) CNN data expert reported last week that in 2022 when Musk purchased Twitter the party identification among platform users was 65 percent Democrat and 31 percent Republican. Now it’s split between Democrats at 48 percent and Republicans at 47 percent, he said citing Pew Research numbers. “This new overall makeup matches the overall electorate far better,” Enten observed. X is a mirror to the US. More than any other platform, we represent the ENTIRE country! — Linda Yaccarino (@lindayaX) Cornish went on to argue, “The site changed radically” following Musk’s purchase. “So whether you think ... it is somehow more balanced now, that’s fine,” she said to Jennings. “But no doubt Musk’s influence is profound in that you open it up and now you’re there with his opinion, and he is now part of this administration,” Cornish noted. “Does anyone else think there should be this greater concern about billionaires purchasing media companies?” the host asked. “Would you be worried if Bill Gates controlled MSNBC?” co-panelist queried in response. Champion fired back, “No, because he’s sane.” The impulse to restrict speech is a slippery slope. Before took over it was hostile to conservatives. Now it’s the most ideologically balanced platform influencing media and political discourse. A clip from last night. — Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) later summarized, “[B]efore [Musk] took [X] over, it was not a great place for conservatives, and now it’s a great place for everybody.” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. . For more A.F. Branco cartoons, go to WesternJournal.com/cartoons.TOKYO (AP) — Troops surround South Korea's parliament overnight when the president declares martial law. He accuses pro-North Korean forces of plotting to overthrow one of the world’s most vibrant democracies. Lawmakers voice outrage and vote to end the declaration, and the president lifts the decree before daybreak. President Yoon Suk Yeol spread fear and confusion through South Korea overnight by issuing his sudden edict late Tuesday, the first martial law declaration since more than four decades ago when the country was controlled by a dictatorship. The declaration, the rushed vote by lawmakers to overturn it and the president's lifting of martial law soon afterward were moments of high drama for an unpopular leader who has struggled with political deadlock in an opposition-dominated parliament and scandals involving him and his wife. While there was no direct evidence presented, Yoon raised the specter of North Korea as a destabilizing force. Yoon has long maintained that a hard line against the North is the only way to stop Pyongyang from following through on its nuclear threats against Seoul. Amid the surreal scenes of troops massing around parliament, here are some things to know as this story unfolds: Immediately after Yoon's declaration the military chief called in key commanders for talks. South Korean troops set up barricades and then made their way into parliament. The leader of the main opposition, which controls parliament, ordered lawmakers to return to the building, where they eventually voted to lift the declaration of martial law. Yoon lifted the martial law decree around 4:30 a.m. during a Cabinet meeting. Yoon's declaration had been accompanied by an accusation that the opposition was engaged in “anti-state activities plotting rebellion.” But he did not explain what that means, and provided no specific evidence. The vague statement is reminiscent of the heavy-handed tactics of the South Korean dictatorships that ended in the late 1980s. A series of strongmen repeatedly invoked North Korea when struggling to control domestic dissidents and political opponents. The opposition lambasted Yoon's move as un-democratic. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, called Yoon’s announcement “illegal and unconstitutional.” But the sudden declaration was also opposed by the leader of Yoon's own conservative party, Han Dong-hoon, who called the decision “wrong” and vowed to “stop it with the people.” “The people will block the president’s anti-constitutional step. The military must be on the side of the public in any case. Let’s resolutely oppose it,” Kim Dong Yeon, the opposition party governor of Gyeonggi province, which surrounds Seoul, wrote on X. Average South Koreans were in shock. Social media was flooded with messages expressing surprise and worry over Yoon’s announcement. “Martial law? I thought it was deepfake content, but is it really a martial law decree?,” one X user wrote. “I first thought about a war with North Korea when he said he would impose a martial law,” another X user wrote. There were quick claims that the emergency declaration was linked to Yoon’s political struggles. His approval rating has dropped, and he has had little success in getting his policies adopted by a parliament that has been controlled by the opposition since he took over in 2022. Conservatives have said the opposition moves are political revenge for investigations into the opposition leader, who is seen as the favorite for the next presidential election in 2027. Just this month, Yoon denied wrongdoing in an influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wife. The claims have battered his approval ratings and fueled attacks by his rivals. The scandal centers on claims that Yoon and first lady Kim Keon Hee exerted inappropriate influence on the conservative ruling People Power Party to pick a certain candidate to run for a parliamentary by-election in 2022 at the request of Myung Tae-kyun, an election broker and founder of a polling agency who conducted free opinion surveys for Yoon before he became president . Yoon has said he did nothing inappropriate. South Korea became a democracy only in the late 1980s, and military intervention in civilian affairs is still a touchy subject. During the dictatorships that emerged as the country rebuilt from the destruction of the 1950-53 Korean War, leaders occasionally proclaimed martial law that allowed them to station combat soldiers, tanks and armored vehicles on streets or in public places to prevent anti-government demonstrations. Such scenes are unimaginable for many today. The dictator Park Chung-hee, who ruled South Korea for nearly 20 years before he was assassinated by his spy chief in 1979, led several thousand troops into Seoul in the early hours of May 16, 1961, in the country’s first successful coup. During his rule, he occasionally proclaimed martial law to crack down on protests and jail critics. Less than two months after Park Chung-hee’s death, Maj. Gen. Chun Doo-hwan led tanks and troops into Seoul in December 1979 in the country’s second successful coup. The next year, he orchestrated a brutal military crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising in the southern city of Gwangju, killing at least 200 people. In the summer of 1987, massive street protests forced Chun’s government to accept direct presidential elections. His army buddy Roh Tae-woo, who had joined Chun’s 1979 coup, won the election held later in 1987 thanks largely to divided votes among liberal opposition candidates. AP writers Kim Tong-hyung and Hyung-jin Kim contributed to this story.