TORONTO, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rivalry Corp. (the " Company " or " Rivalry ") (TSXV: RVLY) (OTCQX: RVLCF) (FSE: 9VK), the leading sportsbook and iGaming operator for digital-first players, is pleased to announce that it has closed the third tranche (the “ Third Closing ”) of its non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the " Units "), previously announced on November 26, 2024 (the " Offering "). Under the Third Closing, the Company issued 2,231,253 Units at a price of $0.15 per Unit, for gross proceeds of $334,688. The Company may complete one or more additional closings, for aggregate gross proceeds (together with the proceeds raised under the initial closing, second closing and Third Closing) of up to approximately USD$3 million. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar figures are quoted in Canadian dollars. Each Unit is comprised of one (1) subordinate voting share in the capital of the Company (each, a " Subordinate Voting Share ") and one-half of one (1/2) Subordinate Voting Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a " Warrant "). Each Warrant is exercisable into one Subordinate Voting Share in the capital of the Company (each, a " Warrant Share ") at a price of $0.25 per Warrant Share for a period of 12 months from the date hereof, subject to the Company's right to accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants upon 30 days' notice in the event that the closing price of the Subordinate Voting Shares is equal to or exceeds $0.50 on the TSX Venture Exchange (or such other recognized Canadian stock exchange as the Subordinate Voting Shares are primarily traded on) for a period of 10 consecutive trading days. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Offering for corporate development and general working capital purposes. The Subordinate Voting Shares and Warrants, and any securities issuable upon exercise thereof, are subject to a four-month statutory hold period, in accordance with applicable securities legislation. The Company has paid an aggregate of $10,501.20 in finder's fees in connection with the Third Closing. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the " U.S. Securities Act "), or any applicable state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available. 100,200 Units were issued to family members of Steven Isenberg, a director of the Company and a "related party" (within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101")) and 500,000 Units were issued to Kevin Wimer, a director of the Company and a "related party", and such issuances are considered a "related party transaction" for the purposes of MI 61-101. Such related party transaction is exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the securities being issued to the related parties nor the consideration being paid by the related parties exceeded 25% of the Company’s market capitalization. The purchasers of the Units and the extent of such participation were not finalized until shortly prior to the completion of the Offering. Accordingly, it was not possible to publicly disclose details of the nature and extent of related party participation in the transactions contemplated hereby pursuant to a material change report filed at least 21 days prior to the completion of such transactions. About Rivalry Rivalry Corp. wholly owns and operates Rivalry Limited , a leading sport betting and media company offering fully regulated online wagering on esports, traditional sports, and casino for the digital generation. Based in Toronto, Rivalry operates a global team in more than 20 countries and growing. Rivalry Limited has held an Isle of Man license since 2018, considered one of the premier online gambling jurisdictions, as well as an internet gaming registration in Ontario, and is currently in the process of obtaining additional country licenses. With world class creative execution and brand positioning in online culture, a native crypto token, and demonstrated market leadership among digital-first users Rivalry is shaping the future of online gambling for a generation born on the internet. Company Contact: Steven Salz, Co-founder & CEO ss@rivalry.com Investor Contact: investors@rivalry.com Media Contact: Cody Luongo, Head of Communications cody@rivalry.com 203-947-1936 Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements This news release contains certain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). All statements other than statements of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "achieve", "could", "believe", "plan", "intend", "objective", "continuous", "ongoing", "estimate", "outlook", "expect", "project" and similar words, including negatives thereof, suggesting future outcomes or that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management of the Company at the date the statements are made based on information then available to the Company. Various factors and assumptions are applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to and involve a number of known and unknown, variables, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, which may cause the Company’s actual performance and results to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors, among other things, include regulatory or political change such as changes in applicable laws and regulations; the ability to obtain and maintain required licenses; the esports and sports betting industry being a heavily regulated industry; the complex and evolving regulatory environment for the online gaming and online gambling industry; the success of esports and other betting products are not guaranteed; changes in public perception of the esports and online gambling industry; failure to retain or add customers; the Company having a limited operating history; negative cash flow from operations; operational risks; cybersecurity risks; reliance on management; reliance on third parties and third-party networks; exchange rate risks; risks related to cryptocurrency transactions; risk of intellectual property infringement or invalid claims; the effect of capital market conditions and other factors on capital availability; competition, including from more established or better financed competitors; and general economic, market and business conditions. For additional risks, please see the Company’s MD&A dated April 30, 2024 and other disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. No assurance can be given that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure shareholders that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. Source: Rivalry Corp.The gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fled New York City by bus, police officials told CNN on Friday. Video of the suspected shooter leaving the scene of the shooting Wednesday showed him riding a bicycle to Central Park and later taking a taxi cab to a bus depot, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told CNN. Here's the latest: The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer may have fled the city on a bus, New York City police officials told CNN on Friday. Video of the suspected shooter leaving the scene of the shooting Wednesday showed him riding a bicycle to Central Park and later taking a taxi cab to a bus depot, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told CNN. “We have reason to believe that the person in question has left New York City,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer made sure to wear a mask during the shooting yet left a trail of evidence in view of the nation’s biggest city and its network of security cameras that have aided authorities piecing together his movements and his identity. A law enforcement official said Friday that new surveillance footage shows the suspect riding the subway and visiting establishments in Manhattan and provided more clues about his actions in the days before he ambushed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . The gunman’s whereabouts and identity remain unknown Friday, as did the reason for Wednesday’s killing. New York City police say evidence firmly points to it being a targeted attack . ▶ Read more about the search for the gunman In many companies, investor meetings like the one UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was walking to when he was fatally shot are viewed as very risky because details on the location and who will be speaking are highly publicized. “It gives people an opportunity to arrive well in advance and take a look at the room, take a look at how people would probably come and go out of a location,” said Dave Komendat, president of DSKomendat Risk Management Services, which is based in the greater Seattle area. Some firms respond by beefing up security. For example, tech companies routinely require everyone attending a major event, such as Apple’s annual unveiling of the next iPhone or a shareholder meeting, to go through airport-style security checkpoints before entering. Others forgo in-person meetings with shareholders. ▶ Read more about how companies protect their leaders Those images include New York’s subway system, a law enforcement official said. In establishments where the person was captured on camera, he always appeared to pay with cash, the official said. The official wasn’t authorized to discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. — Mike Balsamo Medica, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health care firm that serves 1.5 million customers in 12 states, said it’s temporarily closing all six locations. The firm has offices in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and North Dakota, and employs about 3,000 people. Employees will work from home, Medica spokesman Greg Bury said in an email Friday. “The safety of Medica employees is our top priority and we have increased security both for all of our employees,” a statement from Medica said. “Although we have received no specific threats related to our campuses, our office buildings will be temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution.” Bury also said biographical information on the company’s executives was taken down from its website as a precaution. The insurer cited the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in its announcement about the Dec. 12 event. “All of us at Centene are deeply saddened by Brian Thompson’s death and want to express our support for all of those affected. Health insurance is a big industry and a small community; many members of the CenTeam crossed paths with Brian during their careers,” Centene CEO Sarah M. London said in a news release. “He was a person with a deep sense of empathy and clear passion for improving access to care. Our hearts are with his family and his colleagues during this difficult time.” Centene Corp. has grown in recent years to become the largest insurer in Medicaid, the state- and federally funded program that covers care for people with low incomes. Insurers manage Medicaid coverage for states, and Centene has more than 13 million people enrolled in that coverage. The insurance company also said it’s focused on ensuring the safety of employees and assisting investigators. “While our hearts are broken, we have been touched by the huge outpouring of kindness and support in the hours since this horrific crime took place,” the company said. But he said Friday that he’s confident police will arrest the shooter. “We are on the right road to apprehend him and bring him to justice,” Adams said on TV station WPIX. Later, it removed their names and biographies entirely. Police and federal agents have been collecting information from Greyhound in an attempt to identify the suspect and are working to determine whether he purchased the ticket to New York in late November, a law enforcement official said. Investigators were also trying to obtain additional information from a cellphone recovered from a pedestrian plaza through which the shooter fled. The fatal shooting of Brian Thompson while walking alone on a New York City sidewalk has put a spotlight on the widely varied approaches companies take to protect their leaders against threats. Experts say today’s political, economic and technological climate is only going to make the job of evaluating threats against executives and taking action to protect them even more difficult, experts say. Some organizations have a protective intelligence group that uses digital tools such as machine learning or artificial intelligence to comb through online comments to detect threats not only on social media platforms such as X but also on the dark web, says Komendat. They look for what’s being said about the company, its employees and its leadership to uncover risks. ▶ Read more about the steps companies take to protect their leadership Police said Thursday they found a water bottle and protein bar wrapper from a trash can near the scene of the ambush and think the suspect bought them from a Starbucks minutes before the shooting. The items were being tested by the city’s medical examiner.
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Matsoukas stopped 36 shots, but it was enough as the Huskies held on for a 2-1 non-conference victory over the Garnet Chargers to complete the two-game weekend series. The teams played to a 2-2 tie Friday, a game in which Union took a 2-0 lead into the third period. The Garnet Chargers won a nine-round shootout 2-1. St. Cloud State (10-5-3 overall) carried the momentum of Friday’s comeback into Saturday’s first period, firing 21 shots on Matsoukas, who didn’t play Friday. She stopped 20 of them. The only one that got by her was a Sofianna Sunderlin goal midway through the period. “We've gotten good goaltending all year, so we expected that [from Matsoukas],” Union head coach Tony Maci said on the ESPN+ postgame interview. “We've got to learn from this one and put it behind us and get back to ECAC [play]. Union (7-10-1) caught a break when an apparent Avery Farrell goal 2:23 into the second period was waved off after a video review challenge by Union that showed an offsides by St. Cloud State. But the Huskies scored with 7:06 left in the second when Avery Myers poked the puck off of defenseman Kendal Davidson’s stick in front of the Union net and went past Matsoukas. Meanwhile, Union’s offense was non-existent for most of the game. It had two shots on goal through two periods, and both came in the first period. The Garnet Chargers finished with a season-low nine shots on goal. “I thought we left our legs at home for probably a good 55 minutes there,” Maci said. “It’s a good thing Soph played well today, but we’ve got to find ways to come out with more legs on Saturday. “I think we ended up doing what we did last night, kind of the way that they finished. We allowed them to push the pace a little bit. We weren't moving our feet. We were doing too much watching, and that kind of carried over into the second.” With Matosukas out for an extra attacker, Union got a late power play and capitalized on it when Maddie Suitor put a pass from Maddie Leaney past goalie Sanni Ahola with 51.5 seconds left. Unfortunately for Union, it didn’t get another good scoring chance the rest of the way. Union will close out the 2024 portion of its schedule next weekend when it returns to ECAC Hockey play hosting Yale at 6 p.m. Friday and Brown at 3 p.m. Saturday. St. Cloud State 1 1 0 — 2 Union 0 0 1 — 1 First Period — 1, St. Cloud State, Sunderlin 3 (Promersberger, Sauriol), 9:32. Penalties — Mancy, Uni (hooking), 3:52; Bryant, SCS (hooking), 14:32. Second Period — 2, St. Cloud State, Myers 1, 12:54. Penalties — Bourque, Uni (interference), 3:41; Anick, SCS (hooking), 8:18; Bray, SCS (interference), 13:32. Third Period — 3, Union, Suitor 4 (Mauracher, Leaney), 19:08 (pp). Penalties — Promersberger, SCS (interference), 9:13; Davidson, Uni (roughing), 9:13; Kenttala, Uni (tripping), 12:27; Gentry, SCS (interference), 17:48. Shots on Goal — St. Cloud State 21-9-8 — 38. Union 2-0-7 — 9. Power-play opportunities — St. Cloud State 0 of 2; Union 1 of 4. Goalies — St. Cloud State, Ahola 6-2-1 (9 shots-8 saves). Union, Matsoukas 6-8-0 (38-36). A — 236. Referees — Zachary Dupree, Jason Engelhart. Linesmen — Alex Walsh, Linesman: Evan Ryan.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jao Ituka led Jacksonville State over East Carolina on Thursday night with 18 points off of the bench in an 86-78 victory. Ituka shot 5 for 10 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Gamecocks (4-1). Jaron Pierre Jr. added 16 points while shooting 4 of 10 from the field and 7 for 11 from the line while he also had six rebounds and six assists. Michael Houge had 15 points and shot 6 of 11 from the field and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.
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A dryer and a washer are also available in the ward. KUCHING (Nov 23): The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) have funded RM50,390 for upgrades to the facilities at the Paediatric Oncology Ward at Sarawak General Hospital since March this year. This follows a thorough inspection as well as discussions with the medical team to identify the needs to enhance the ward’s conditions and improve the overall treatment experience for young cancer patients. According to SCCS, Ward 2A at the Paediatric Oncology Ward serves as the central treatment hub for children under 18 diagnosed with cancer from across Sarawak. The ward typically accommodates 15 to 20 patients under active treatment, with capacity reaching up to 28 at peak times. “SCCS is deeply committed to supporting Sarawak’s children with cancer, not only through medical and financial aid but also by creating a comfortable, supportive environment within the treatment space. “We believe a positive atmosphere that benefits the child, their caregivers and the dedicated medical staff, contributing to a holistic healing journey,” said SCCS president Mary Kiu in a statement yesterday. Among the upgrades are a washer and a dryer, each valued at RM5,500; a water purifier worth RM4,500; four units of water heaters worth RM4,890; and five air conditioners with a combined value of RM30,000. A water purifier is added to provide better facilities for the children with cancer and their caregivers. These improvements follow previous investments by SCCS in 2023, of which over RM86,000 funded three new air purifying units for Ward 2A; renovations to enhance the waiting area at the Paediatric Daycare in Bintulu General Hospital; as well as providing flooring replacement in Sibu Hospital’s Paediatric Ward and Isolation Rooms, meant to significantly reduce infection risks. As a non-profit organisation, SCCS incurs annual expenses of approximately RM2 million, with 50 to 60 per cent of its funding derived from public donations and corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships. SCCS also offers essential support services such as financial assistance for families, accommodation, meals, transport, counselling, recreational activities and care packages, meant to assist new patients in adjusting to life in the ward. Since 2001, SCCS has provided vital support to over 1,700 families across Sarawak, thanks to the community’s generosity and corporate collaborations. Businesses or organisations interested in CSR partnerships are invited to connect with SCCS on 011-39276553 or email via [email protected] . For more information, visit https://sccs.org.my.Peavy's 24 help Georgetown beat Albany 100-68
At is an Oscar winner, a a philanthropist, producer and a mother – but it turns out her 20-month-old twins make her feel 20 years younger. "I feel like I'm 30 because I have 20-month-old babies," told and r on this week, as she spoke for the first time about how her children, , are old enough to truly find awe in the Christmas experience. "Everything is new again," she said. "You hear that, but until you experience it you're like 'What does that even mean?' But now I know." Hilary went on to share that has made "every time of year more special," and that "every day with them is so divine". "It's such a blessing, and I feel so grateful and I'm so happy." Hilary and husband Philip Schneider in April 2023 after getting married in August 2018. However, she waited until Valentine's Day in February 2024 before she finally revealed their unique names. An image posted on Instagram showed her twins sitting on a beach with their backs to the camera and their names, Aya and Ohm, inscribed in the sand behind them. You may also like "I have a busy week of talk shows ahead where I'll be sharing about my new film and a fun partnership, but I figured what better day to share the names of my two little loves with you all first," she wrote. She added: "Thanks for being here!! Happy Valentine's Day. P.S. Who else has babies that think sand is edible?" The name Aya for their daughter was inspired by a courageous Syrian refugee girl she and her husband met in Lebanon, while Ohm draws from a universal concept. "[Aya] was just this courageous, brave young girl full of life going through a really difficult time. My husband and I were like, she's so beautiful, what a great name," Hilary shared on Today earlier 2024, adding: "Ohm is considered the first universal sound and unites all people." Hilary has kept the faces of her young babies private, but has been open with sharing their new experiences with her social followers. In August the star took to Instagram to share cradling one of her baby twins. "Surprise... Amelia has been found!" she humorously captioned the post, a playful nod to aviation legend Amelia Earhart. "After 24 hours of travel with 2 babies who refuse to sleep on planes, we decided to take our final flight home into our own hands," Hilary joked, before quickly clarifying: "Kidding!!"Jimmy Fallon is ‘not embarrassed’ by bizarre behavior at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: report
Older adults in the U.S. skip needed medical care at much higher rates compared to other developed countries, according recent survey conducted by The Commonwealth Fund . The study said 8% to 9% of older Americans skip necessary treatment compared to just 2% of seniors in countries like Sweden, the Netherlands, the U.K. and Germany. The survey said nearly all Americans aged 65 or older are covered by Medicare and have access to most basic health services. Yet they pay more for health care and are more likely to postpone or skip needed care because of the cost. RELATED STORY | Medicare enrollment is complicated, but saving money doesn't have to be Nearly a quarter of older adults in the U.S. spent at least $2,000 over the past year on out-of-pocket expenses, compared to less than 5% in France and the Netherlands who spent the same amount, the survey said. The survey results are similar for dental and mental health care, The Commonwealth Fund said. One in five older adults in the U.S., Australia and Canada reported skipping needed dental care, compared to 5% or less of older adults in the Netherlands and Germany. The survey said less than 5% of older adults in all countries reported skipping mental health services over the past year because of the cost. RELATED STORY | Medicare premiums will rise yet again in 2025. Here's what you need to know
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Kaylene Smikle scored 16 points and made a couple key baskets down the stretch to help No. 10 Maryland hold off George Mason 66-56 in a matchup of unbeatens Saturday at the Navy Classic. The Terrapins (7-0) led by just two when Smikle stole the ball and made a layup while being fouled. The free throw pushed the lead to 58-53. Then a putback by Smikle put Maryland up by seven. The Terps won despite shooting 13 of 26 on free throws. George Mason (6-1) trailed by 10 at halftime before outscoring Maryland 18-7 in the third quarter. The Patriots' final lead was 49-48 in the fourth after a jumper by Kennedy Harris. Harris led George Mason with 26 points. Maryland is off to its best start since winning its first 12 games in 2018-19. Takeaways George Mason: The Patriots have lost all nine meetings with Maryland, but it's been more competitive of late. The Terps won 86-77 last year, and this game was more competitive than the final score suggested. Maryland: After a down season by their standards, the Terps are off to a nice start, but the free-throw problems in this game nearly cost them. Key moment With the score 55-53, George Mason had a chance to tie, but the Patriots never really recovered after Smikle swiped the ball from Harris and went the other way for a three-point play with 3:08 remaining. Key stats Although Maryland was awful at the line, at least the Terps got there. George Mason was only 3 of 8 from the stripe, and the Terps held the Patriots to 32% shooting from the field. Up next George Mason faces Navy in this event Sunday. Maryland takes on Toledo. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketballThis year’s Amazon Web Services conference, re:Invent 2024, confirmed a few trends we’ve been tracking in the artificial intelligence boom. These include massive changes in the cloud infrastructure landscape with investment of hundreds of billions of dollars in an AI infrastructure arms race, as well as the struggle of enterprises to find return on investment in AI. This week, both of these trends had interesting twists. The week started off with the resignation of Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, demonstrating what happens when you miss a huge market shift. Intel, even before Gelsinger took over, was poorly positioned in graphics processing units, the area that NVIDIA pioneered. But Gelsinger perhaps made things worse by focusing on an approach favoring the buildout of domestic and European manufacturing facilities and a foundry business, all based in part on government funding. AWS had plenty of announcements in hardware to demonstrate that it will stay in front of the AI arms race, including ensuring its supply of chips. In addition to buying chips from AI compute leaders NVIDIA and AMD, AWS has its own line of chips, including Graviton and Trainium. Here at re:Invent, it unveiled mass-scale AI clusters, complete with its own networking and interconnect technology, as well as general availability of its Trainium2 AI training chip. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 3: Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman delivers a keynote address ... [+] during AWS re:Invent 2024, a conference hosted by Amazon Web Services, at The Venetian Las Vegas on December 3, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Noah Berger/Getty Images for Amazon Web Services) On the enterprise ROI front, I saw several examples of this in the re:Invent keynotes as well as the analyst conference, where companies as diverse as Apple, JP Morgan, The Hartford, Novo Nordisk, and others demonstrated how they are using AI to gain ROI in specific use cases. Let’s dive into these two areas in more detail. FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Sending Texts FBI Warns Smartphone Users—Hang Up And Create A Secret Word Now Gmail Takeover Hack Attack—Google Warns You Have Just 7 Days To Act Amazon Shows It’s Still King of the Cloud Walking around the re:Invent conference, which hosted 60,000 people, you can talk to anybody from cloud engineers to Fortune 500 CEOs. The conference is of course owned and operated by AWS, so it’s an annual tradition for AWS to launch a barrage of technology announcements—literally hundreds—that demonstrate why it’s still the leading cloud operator. The question is, will AI help or hurt AWS in the long run? In addition to AWS competitors Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, the AI boom has spawned a raft of AI-focused cloud providers, including Lambda and CoreWeave, the latter of which has achieved a valuation of tens of billions of dollars in just a few years. AWS is of course determined not to let AI derail its leadership. Its announcements range from huge hardware projects to feature upgrades of its AI services SageMaker and Bedrock. On the hardware front, AWS showed it has a diversification strategy to provide its own hardware, even though it buys from many suppliers, including NVIDIA. AWS announced general availability of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) on Trn2 instances, which feature clusters of 16 Trn2 chips. And Trn2 can be scaled up using hardware clustering solutions. A separate Trn2 UltraServer, now in preview, features a cluster of 64 Trn2 chips across four Trn2 instances. AWS CEO Matt Garman positioned it as a broadening of the market rather than as a competitive alternative to NVIDIA. "NVIDIA is an incredibly important partner of ours. AMD is an incredible partner as well. Today it is true that the vast majority of workloads run on NVIDIA. We're so early where GenAI can be, that I think Trainium increases the size of the pie. It's not going to be at the expense [of others]." The company is also planning a massive supercomputer named Project Rainier in partnership with Anthropic (which AWS has invested in), based on UltraServers. It's set to debut in 2025. Anthropic isn’t alone. Other Trn2 customers include Databricks, Datadog, Ricoh, Hugging Face, and PyTorch. AI Feature Upgrades It wouldn’t be re:Invent without lots of geeky upgrades to AWS services. AWS has rebranded its SageMaker ML service as SageMaker AI, which sports a bunch of enhancements designed to grease the wheels of ML-based analytics. These include the SageMaker HyperPod, which coordinates modeling workloads . In a keynote talk at the conference this week, Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of AI and data at AWS, outlined a raft of new services that streamline model training and inferencing for enterprise customers. “We’re seeing the convergence of big data, analytics, machine learning, and generative AI,” said Sivasubramanian. And AWS has built on a range of past successes to meet demand, he said. In another example, the company’s other AI service, Bedrock, offers a range of large language models. This year features multi-agent collaboration , which allows agents to coordinate across different tasks. Example: For a financial services firm, according to AWS’s online announcement, “specialized agents could coordinate to gather data, analyze trends, and provide actionable recommendations—working in parallel to improve response times and precision.” This feature is currently available in the US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), and Europe (Ireland) AWS Regions. The Enterprise AI Question Queue up the next topic: enterprise AI. The world is filled with chatter about whether AI can fulfill its promise in delivering ROI to the enterprise. There are of course many skeptics, including Render founder and CEO Anurag Goel, who was also a former executive at Stripe. Render has a cloud automation platform that Goel says is being adopted by “hundreds of thousands of developers per month.” He told me that he hadn’t seen a huge demonstration of ROI at the conference. “AWS announced a lot of services around AI but they lack a coherent end-to-end theme,” Goel told me in the hallway of the Venetian. “The business value and the ROI remains unclear.” Despite some skepticism about the AI endgame, some attendees said there has been a shift in thinking from “god” products to more tactical technology using AI. Adam Jacob, cofounder and CEO of System Initiative, told me the new thinking embodies a more tactical, focused approach he refers to as “micro AI.” “As an industry, we started out by thinking, ‘We're going to have a single god robot that we just pump all the exabytes of data to and we just let the god machine sort it out.’ We're learning that that creates a terrible user experience and is incredibly hard to track and secure. Instead, we're starting to build micro AI experiences that form a series of small experiences that build up to really compelling big ones." The case for micro AI makes sense. Generalized AI is difficult and has key challenges such as accuracy, data security, and data provenance. But if you can focus on specific solutions with an AI tool, you might have a better shot at ROI gratification. In its analyst conference, AWS did a good job of presenting ROI examples from customers, which was a noticeable change from last year, when the market was still riding the pink cloud of AI hype. In its briefing sessions for industry analysts, AWS had examples of compelling ROI-driven case studies. Companies presenting included Apple, JP Morgan, The Hartford, Merck, New York Life, and Novo Nordisk, among others. Louise Lind Skov, head of content digitalisation with Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk. showed how the company reduced the time to create regulatory documentation from two months to several minutes by building its own AI-driven tool on AWS, which it calls NovoScribe. “From a medical writing perspective, this would have required thousands of hours of work,” said Skov. NovoScribe seems to be a great example of micro AI. By focusing on a specific use case and process, Novo Nordisk was able to deliver specific efficiencies. This will be a big theme going forward as the AI wave takes a circuitous path to technology nirvana. Nobody has a god AI app yet, but there are certainly many tools available to solve everyday problems and deliver tangible results in focused areas.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Primo Spears' 31 points led UTSA over Houston Christian 78-71 on Saturday night. Spears had five assists for the Roadrunners (3-3). Raekwon Horton added 19 points while shooting 6 of 7 from the field and 7 for 7 from the line while he also had nine rebounds. Damari Monsanto finished 3 of 8 from 3-point range to finish with 11 points. Julian Mackey finished with 20 points for the Huskies (2-6). Bryson Dawkins added 16 points and two blocks for Houston Christian. Demari Williams also had 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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How the certificado integral de prestaciones is simplifying access to benefits In Spain, nearly 9.26 million people receive a pension from Social Security, with 6.4 million of them being retirees. For many, retirement is the time to relax and enjoy life without the pressures of work. To make things even easier, Social Security has introduced a new digital pass: the Certificado Integral de Prestaciones. This new document is set to make life much simpler for pensioners. What is the certificado integral de prestaciones? The Certificado Integral de Prestaciones is a free, official document that lets pensioners prove their status and access various rights and benefits. With this pass, there’s no need to carry multiple papers or submit different documents. It’s an important step towards digitising public services in Spain, making access to government benefits smoother and quicker for retirees. This pass isn’t just for identification—it also unlocks a variety of discounts and benefits for pensioners. The Certificado Integral de Prestaciones stores all your pension-related details in one place, including • Proof of benefits • Income tax details • Pension revaluation certificates • Benefit certificates (with or without amounts) Most Read on Euro Weekly News Why gaining residency in Spain has never been easier Spain's new law demands more personal data from tourists Moving to Spain - What pitfalls to avoid But it’s not just about paperwork. The card also offers access to: • Discounts on Imserso trips • Reduced fares on buses, trains, and flights • Savings on cultural and leisure activities • Subsidies for essential services like electricity, water, and gas How to apply for the digital pensioner pass in Spain Getting your Certificado Integral de Prestaciones is simple. Actually, you can apply directly on the Social Security website by filling in your details and downloading the pass as a PDF. If you need someone to apply on your behalf, they can do so with your permission, which you’ll give via a special SMS system. This new digital pass is designed to make things easier for pensioners , reducing paperwork and giving them quick access to the benefits and discounts they deserve. It’s a step forward in making life after retirement a little simpler and a lot more enjoyable.
Saturday’s games  Los Angeles Chargers (-4) at New England: The Chargers would clinch a wild-card spot with a victory over the Patriots, who battled hard against the Bills. Los Angeles is 9-2 against the spread as favorites. Justin Herbert is 9-0 ATS in the Eastern time zone in his career. The Patriots have lost eight straight home games in December. BEST BET: CHARGERS: 23-16  Denver at Cincinnati (-3): Joe Burrow and the Bengals have to win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. They’re favorites for the 12th time this season despite a losing record. The Broncos would clinch a wild-card berth with a win. UPSET SPECIAL: BRONCOS: 23-22  Arizona at Los Angeles Rams (-6): A four-game winning streak has the Rams on the verge of securing the NFC West. Los Angeles aims to avenge a lopsided loss to Arizona in Week 2. The Cardinals were eliminated from the playoffs and are reduced to playing spoiler. RAMS: 26-16 Sunday’s games  New York Jets at Buffalo (-10): The Chiefs’ victory on Wednesay gave them the No. 1 seed in the AFC. With the Bills out of the running for that top seed, their main priority will be keeping Josh Allen and everyone healthy. After a subpar effort against the Patriots, the Bills can’t take Aaron Rodgers and the Jets lightly. BILLS: 27-16  Las Vegas (-1) at New Orleans: The Raiders already hurt their draft positioning by beating the Jaguars last week. Another win could further knock them down and negatively impact their quest for a franchise quarterback. But coach Antonio Pierce wants to win, and the players don’t care about draft slots. The Saints can’t get to the end of the season fast enough. RAIDERS: 20-16  Carolina at Tampa Bay (-8): The Panthers have embraced the spoiler role, and coach Dave Canales will try to derail his former team’s playoff hopes. Bryce Young keeps improving and Chuba Hubbard is having a career year. Baker Mayfield and a turnover-prone offense have to overcome a depleted defense that couldn’t stop Cooper Rush and the Cowboys. BUCCANEERS: 26-20  Tennessee at Jacksonville (-1): The winner of this one really loses because it’ll be costly in the race for draft positioning. TITANS: 19-17  Indianapolis (-8) at New York Giants: The Giants have come too far to lose the No. 1 pick in the draft. The Colts are clinging to slim playoff hopes. Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson combined for 308 yards and four TDs against the Titans. They could have similar results against New York. COLTS: 27-16  Dallas at Philadelphia (-91⁄2): The Cowboys are left to play for a winning record after being eliminated from the playoff race. The Eagles still need a win to secure the NFC East, but are almost locked into the No. 2 seed. Saquon Barkley is 268 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record. EAGLES: 24-17  Green Bay at Minnesota (-1): The Vikings are two wins away from the NFC’s No. 1 seed with Sam Darnold. Let that sink in. But those won’t be easy victories. Minnesota has to beat Green Bay and then Detroit on the road to win the NFC North and get home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. VIKINGS: 27-22  Miami (-61⁄2) at Cleveland (3-12): Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins have slim playoff changes and get an opportunity to win a game in cold weather. A loss helps the Browns hold onto a top-five pick in the draft. DOLPHINS: 25-16  Atlanta at Washington (-4): The Falcons regained control of their NFC South hopes when the Buccaneers lost. Now, they have a tough test against the Commanders with Michael Penix Jr. making his second start. Washington clinches a playoff berth with a win or a loss by Tampa Bay. COMMANDERS: 24-23 Monday’s game  Detroit (-4) at San Francisco: The Lions aim to avenge their loss in the NFC championship game. Detroit clinches the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a win if the Packers beat the Vikings. If Minnesota beats Green Bay, the Lions have to beat the Vikings in Week 18 to secure the top seed so the result against San Francisco won’t matter. In that case, Dan Campbell could choose to rest some of his starters in preparation for a winner-take-all regular-season finale. LIONS: 26-23 — Rob Maaddi, Associated PressYUBA CITY, Calif., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- River Valley Community Bancorp (OTC markets: RVCB) with its wholly owned subsidiary, River Valley Community Bank (collectively referred to as the "Bank"), today announced upcoming retirements for Directors John I. Jelavich and Joseph M. Griggs. The effective date of both retirements is 12/31/2024. John I. Jelavich was the Bank's founding President & CEO and a founding member of the Banks's Board of Directors. Mr. Jelavich retired from his management capacity with the Bank in April 2014, which culminated an impactful 45 year career in banking. Since then, Mr. Jelavich has remained an active and contributing member of the Bank's Board of Directors. In addition to his professional background, Mr. Jelavich, and his wife Karin, have been actively involved with, and generously contributing to many local community causes which include focuses on education, financial literacy as well as being integral in the formation of what has evolved to become the Sutter Yuba Community Foundation. John I. Jelavich commented, "In looking back, it gives me special pleasure spearheading the organization of River Valley Community Bank. I believe we have created something special since the Bank was formed in 2006. I remain confident in the Bank's future and its ability to serve its communities." Joseph M. Griggs served on the Bank's Board of Directors since January 1, 2014 when he joined in conjunction with the opening of the Bank's Grass Valley Branch. Mr. Griggs is a second-generation logger in northern California and in 2011, he became President of Robinson Enterprises, a diversified logging, trucking and petroleum services company. Mr. Griggs has played a key role on the Bank's Directors Loan Committee and has been instrumental in helping to market the Bank throughout Nevada County. Mr. Grigg's retirement from the Bank's Board coincides with his professional retirement from Robinson Enterprises. He and his wife Lynn are looking forward to having more leisurely time while following their children and grandchildren around the country. Joe Griggs commented, "It has been my pleasure serving on the Bank's Board of Directors over the past 11 years. It has been very gratifying to be part of an organization that has played such a vital role in the communities it serves." Board Chair Stephen F. Danna stated, "On behalf of our Board and Management team, we would like to thank both Joe and John for their outstanding service and contributions in the development of our Bank. Our Board is one of the strengths of our Bank and both Joe and John have consistently demonstrated their insights, vision and integrity during their tenures with our organization. They have played vital roles in making River Valley Community Bank the premier organization it is today. The collaborative presence of John and Joe will be missed in our Board and Committee sessions, however we wish them well in their respective retirements and thank them for their invaluable contributions." The Bank remains highly rated with BauerFinancial, and Depositaccounts.com and serves its customer base through its offices located at: 1629 Colusa Avenue, Yuba City, CA 580 Brunswick Rd, Grass Valley, CA 905 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 904 B Street, Marysville, CA 401 Ryland Street, Ste. 205, Reno, NV (Loan Production Office) 1508 Eureka Rd., Ste. 100, Roseville, CA (Loan Production Office) The Bank offers a full suite of competitive products, services, and banking technology. For more information please visit our website at www.myrvcb.com or contact John M. Jelavich at (530) 821-2469. Forward Looking Statements: This document may contain comments and information that constitute forward‐looking statements. Forward‐looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. Forward‐looking statements speak only as to the date they are made. The Bank does not undertake to update forward‐looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward‐looking statements are made. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.‘We didn’t have a good day’: Greens set to suffer significant election losses