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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Simon Hildebrandt had nine points in High Point's 65-59 victory over Appalachian State on Saturday. Hildebrandt had six rebounds for the Panthers (10-2). Kezza Giffa scored nine points, going 3 of 9 and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line. Abdoulaye had nine points and shot 3 of 7 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line. Myles Tate led the Mountaineers (6-4) in scoring, finishing with 24 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals. CJ Huntley added 12 points, six rebounds and two steals for Appalachian State. Jackson Threadgill had seven points and six rebounds. Up next for High Point is a Tuesday matchup with Carolina University at home, and Appalachian State visits Louisiana on Wednesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

Eddie Howe says ‘a lot more to come’ from Newcastle striker Alexander IsakEliminating NBA conferences is a bad ideaBello also contributed eight assists for the Mastodons (8-4). Jalen Jackson scored 17 points while going 7 of 12 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 1 for 3 from the line. Corey Hadnot II had 17 points and shot 6 for 8, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc. Jalen Terry led the Eagles (5-5) in scoring, finishing with 28 points. Jalin Billingsley added 16 points and nine rebounds for Eastern Michigan. Da'Sean Nelson had 10 points, six rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Purdue Fort Wayne took the lead with 18:46 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 48-34 at halftime, with Jackson racking up 14 points. Purdue Fort Wayne extended its lead to 56-34 during the second half, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run. Maximus Nelson scored a team-high 12 points in the second half as his team closed out the win. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

NORWAY HOUSE, Man. - A police officer fatally shot an armed teenager on a First Nation north of Lake Winnipeg, RCMP said Friday. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * NORWAY HOUSE, Man. - A police officer fatally shot an armed teenager on a First Nation north of Lake Winnipeg, RCMP said Friday. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? NORWAY HOUSE, Man. – A police officer fatally shot an armed teenager on a First Nation north of Lake Winnipeg, RCMP said Friday. Mounties said it followed a report earlier in the day that a man was “agitated” and armed with an “edged weapon” in a home on Norway House Cree Nation. He was outside with the weapon when officers arrived and, despite numerous orders to drop it, he moved toward them, RCMP said. An officer then shot the youth, and police provided medical aid until paramedics arrived. A 17-year-old from Norway House was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Manitoba Independent Investigation Unit, the provincial police watchdog, is taking over the case. It said the youth was high at the time. The chief and council of Norway House Cree Nation, in a statement, said the teenager’s death, as well as the recent loss of a young woman, have brought “immense grief.” They said they’re committed to ensuring there’s a thorough independent investigation. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. “To this end, we have established a dedicated team that will oversee this urgent issue and implement measures to address the broader issues of drugs and violence within our community,” they said, adding the First Nation’s director of policing, health director, legal counsel and other key members would be involved. “In light of these events, chief and council are considering all options, including the possibility of declaring a state of emergency.” Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, an advocacy group for northern First Nations, has sent its mobile crisis unit to Norway House. The First Nation said it approached that group, as well as Indigenous Services Canada, for immediate resources. “We will take all necessary steps to ensure justice occurs and to support the families affected by these tragedies.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 22, 2024. Advertisement Advertisement

Janel Drozd grew up wanting to be a nurse. Circumstances when she was younger diverted her toward a career in transportation, so when she got the chance to go back to school for nursing, Drozd, of Griffith, got right on it. She proudly counted herself among some 300 candidates who crossed the dais Saturday during Purdue Northwest’s Fall graduation ceremony December 14. On Monday, she started the first day of her new career as a neuro nurse at a local hospital. “My grandmother who raised me had several health issues, so I was always interested in working in healthcare because of her,” Drozd said. “My grandmother was epileptic, and my great-grandmother passed away from a ruptured brain aneurysm, so anything neuro really interests me.” Soon-to-be graduates file into Purdue Northwest’s afternoon commencement ceremony in Hammond on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune) Keynote speaker Wayne Breitzke, a 2009 graduate and founder of Valparaiso-based marketing firm WeCreate Media, told the graduates that rather than give them questionable advice, he wanted to share three mindset shifts that propelled him to where he is today. One was that asking what you’re getting from a job is not the right question. “‘What are the salary perks? Will there be free coffee? Can we wear sweatpants? Do we even need pants?’ Yes, you need pants,” he said. “But what I’m getting at is instead of asking what I’m getting, you should be asking ‘What am I becoming?’ No plan has you being average, so be above-average. Have an intensity to win and above-average kindness.” Graduates also can’t predict the future, and that’s true, but the future also looks a lot like the past in a lot of ways, so you can plan for it, according to Breitzke. “Think of the Chicago Bears: ‘This is our year!’ typically becomes, ‘There’s always next year.’ You can’t control the seasons, but you can prepare how to react,” he said. Purdue University Northwest alumnus and founder and CEO of WeCreate Media, Wade Breitzke, performs the keynote speech during the school’s Fall commencement ceremony in Hammond on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune) Finally, everyone has a gift, and your imagination is a preview to what’s possible. “You know how you tell someone a great idea, and they kind of tell you, ‘I don’t see it?’ That’s because it just wasn’t planted in their brain,” he said. “Your dreams are meant to guide you. Life is going to test your imagination, but life isn’t what happens to you; it’s how you respond.” Since Drozd already graduated from PNW once, she had an idea what school was going to be like, and her nursing program was as tough as she expected. She loved it anyway. “It was also such a wonderful and supportive environment. I can’t say enough good things about it,” she said. Purdue University Northwest chancellor Kenneth C. Holford applauds for students during the school’s afternoon commencement ceremony in Hammond on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune) Terra Morgan, of Park Forest, Illinois, was having fun striking poses with her family after the ceremony. Morgan went back to school to get her bachelor’s in Marketing, digital marketing and sales after serving a stint in the U.S. Navy. “The Navy helped me with structure and being around other people. I had some great teachers,” she said. “I’m going to miss a lot of people.” There were 650 candidates who received degrees this fall, including 463 baccalaureate degrees, 184 master’s degrees and three earning Nursing doctorates, PNW spokesman Kale Wilk said in a release. College of Technology graduate Anthony Vazquez is presented a chancellor medallion by his father, Jose Vazquez, during Purdue Northwest’s afternoon commencement ceremony in Hammond on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune) Michelle L. Quinn is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune.CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 16, 2024-- ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), and the Colorado Energy Office today announced the completion of six EV fast charging corridors across the state. In total, 33 DC fast charging sites offering more than 80 charging ports are now available to EV drivers along highways across Colorado. The initiative was made possible by $10 million in state funding and more than $2 million in contributions from private and local government partners. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216928854/en/ ChargePoint and the Colorado Energy Office announced the completion of six EV fast charging corridors, doubling the coverage of corridor DC fast charging across the state. (Photo: Business Wire) “This project is a testament to the leadership we're seeing across the country at a state level to accelerate the build out of a robust charging network for all EV drivers,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO at ChargePoint. “Public-private partnerships such as our relationship with the Colorado Energy Office continue to play a critical role in building out charging infrastructure. Together, we are ensuring drivers across the state are able to charge quickly at convenient locations.” According to the Colorado Energy Office, the project has doubled the coverage of corridor DC fast charging in Colorado. Before the start of this project in 2019, 40% of highway corridors were within 30 miles of a fast charger. Upon completion, up to nearly 80% are within 30 miles of a fast charger. Investments through programs such as the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program will continue being made, complementing the state’s efforts to deploy more charging infrastructure. Additionally, the Colorado Energy Office recently reported that Colorado is first in the nation for market share of new electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, so the infrastructure is anticipated to be utilized heavily from day one. “Colorado is leading the nation in EV sales and making EV travel more affordable and convenient for everyone. Colorado's growing network of charging stations allows EV owners to travel with confidence knowing that there will be a place to get a quick charge at the store, going to and from work, or traveling across the state,” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis. “Our partnership with ChargePoint to install 33 fast chargers across the state was essential to help establish a foundation for Colorado’s public EV fast-charging network,” said Colorado Energy Office Executive Director Will Toor. “With convenient access to charging along our major transportation routes Coloradans can now drive across the state in an electric vehicle, from the north to the south and the east to the west. We’re grateful for ChargePoint’s efforts to make this happen.” These charging sites enable fast, reliable charging strategically located along the state’s major highways, including Highway 40, I-70, Highway 50, Highway 550 and other key travel corridors. Locations range from convenience stores to local visitor centers to meet the needs and entertainment of drivers who are charging. Drivers can find the location of charging sites on the ChargePoint mobile app or website. A list of all new sites powered by ChargePoint Express Plus in Colorado can be found online at the Energy Office’s website: https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/transportation/grants-incentives/ev-fast-charging-corridors . ChargePoint and the ChargePoint logo are trademarks of ChargePoint, Inc. in the United States and in jurisdictions throughout the world. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners. About ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. ChargePoint is creating a new fueling network to move people and goods on electricity. Since 2007, ChargePoint has been committed to making it easy for businesses and drivers to go electric with one of the largest EV charging networks and a comprehensive portfolio of charging solutions. The ChargePoint cloud subscription platform and software-defined charging hardware are designed to include options for every charging scenario from home and multifamily to workplace, parking, hospitality, retail and transport fleets of all types. Today, one ChargePoint account provides access to hundreds-of-thousands of places to charge in North America and Europe. For more information, visit the ChargePoint pressroom , the ChargePoint Investor Relations site , or contact the ChargePoint North American or European press offices or Investor Relations . 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NORFOLK, Va., Dec. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Old Dominion University conferred approximately 1,624 degrees on Dec.14 during its 141st commencement ceremonies at Chartway Arena. The event was the first of its kind since the July 1 integration of EVMS into ODU, forming Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University. The first ceremony at 9 a.m. recognized graduates from the Batten College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Arts and Letters, the College of Sciences, the School of Cybersecurity and the School of Data Science. The 12:30 p.m. ceremony celebrated students from the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, the Graduate School, the Strome College of Business and Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University’s Ellmer College of Health Sciences, Ellmer School of Nursing and EVMS School of Health Professions. This ceremony also marked a historic milestone with the first two graduates from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences EVMS School of Health Professions at ODU — both receiving Doctorates in Medical Science. ODU President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., shared a thought-provoking message with graduates as they contemplate their unique journeys ahead. “I would like you to think about the vital role an educated person plays in our society,” he said. “You are among the most fortunate people in one of the most fortunate countries on earth. “Because of the special status you hold as an educated person, others will look to you for leadership. I am confident that they will find in you what they find in so many Monarchs, and that is the heartfelt commitment to public service and social justice.” Kelly Till ’94, the first female president and publisher of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, served as the keynote speaker for both ceremonies and Kay Kemper ’80, ODU’s first female vice president and former Board of Visitors rector, penned a letter to students offering advice for the future. President Hemphill presented Till and Kemper with honorary Doctor of Business degrees, making them both double alumnae of ODU. During her remarks, Till recalled her own graduation day three decades ago. “I left ODU in 1994 with big dreams, and looking back, I couldn’t be prouder to be a Monarch,” she said. She imparted four timeless lessons to graduates — hoping they will shape and inspire them as they have her: Embrace the journey. Stay true to your values and believe in yourself. You are only as good as the people you choose to surround yourself with. Leave a legacy. Till shared her story as a first-generation college student and daughter of a single mother, saying when she began her journey, she never imagined it would lead to speaking from the commencement stage. She reflected on how losing her first job post-graduation was a setback that unexpectedly launched her 28-year career. Till reminded graduates that their journeys are uniquely theirs and to trust themselves to take bold risks. “You don’t need anyone’s permission to pursue your dreams,” Till said. She reminded graduates that no one achieves success alone and to find people who inspire, challenge and hold them accountable. Till, mother to an ODU alumna and a current student, ended with a heartfelt message that success isn’t measured in accolades but defined by the lives you touch and the difference you make. “Go forth boldly, lead with purpose and always carry your Monarch pride wherever life takes you,” she said. In the written letter graduates received from Kay Kemper ’80, she congratulated them and offered “a few lessons I’ve gathered since I sat where you are now.” She offered four pieces of advice: Take calculated risks. Don’t stress if you don’t have a 10-year plan. Step out of your comfort zone. Love life. “Embrace its mystery and wonder,” she wrote. “Take risks, live fully and don’t let anything hold you back. Or, to borrow the words of Dylan Thomas, ‘Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light!’” Kemper also offered additional pointers she’s found useful, including make as few enemies as possible, it’s rarely too late to pursue something meaningful, don’t let intellectual pride keep you from learning from everyone you meet, start saving money early and get to know yourself well. Kemper ended by congratulating students and wishing them an “extraordinary” journey. “You can and will make a difference,” she wrote. ###None

Toll Brothers Announces Overbrook Estates Community Coming Soon to Huntersville, North CarolinaDETROIT (AP) — Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don’t buckle up. Related Articles National News | Former TV host Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media National News | TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a US ban unless it’s sold National News | Boston police arrest 2 on drones encroaching on Logan Airport National News | Survivors seek a reckoning as FBI investigates child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect National News | Trump migrant deportations could threaten states’ agricultural economies The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it finalized the rule, which also requires enhanced warnings when front seat belts aren’t fastened. The agency estimates that the new rule will save 50 lives per year and prevent 500 injuries when fully in effect, according to a statement. The new rule will apply to passenger cars, trucks, buses except for school buses, and multipurpose vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds. Before the rule, seat belt warnings were required only for the driver’s seat. Under the new rule, outboard front-seat passengers also must get a warning if they don’t fasten their belts. Front-center seats will not get a warning because NHTSA found that it wouldn’t be cost effective. The agency said most vehicles already have warnings for the outboard passenger seats. The rule also lengthens the duration of audio and visual warnings for the driver’s seat. The front-seat rules are effective starting Sept. 1 of 2026. Rear passengers consistently use seat belts at a lower rate than front passengers, the agency says. In 2022, front belt use was just under 92%, while rear use dropped to about 82%. About half of automobile passengers who died in crashes two years ago weren’t wearing belts, according to NHTSA data. The seat belt rule is the second significant regulation to come from NHTSA in the past two months. In November the agency bolstered its five-star auto safety ratings to include driver assistance technologies and pedestrian protection. Safety advocates want the Department of Transportation, which includes NHTSA, to finish several more rules before the end of the Biden administration, because President-elect Donald Trump has said he’s against new government regulations. Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, urged the department to approve automatic emergency braking for heavy trucks and technology to prevent impaired driving.

Texas Jews Are ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Christian Material in Proposed Public School CurriculumDETROIT (AP) — Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don’t buckle up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it finalized the rule, which also requires enhanced warnings when front seat belts aren’t fastened. The agency estimates that the new rule will save 50 lives per year and prevent 500 injuries when fully in effect, according to a statement. The new rule will apply to passenger cars, trucks, buses except for school buses, and multipurpose vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds. Before the rule, seat belt warnings were required only for the driver’s seat. Under the new rule, outboard front-seat passengers also must get a warning if they don’t fasten their belts. Front-center seats will not get a warning because NHTSA found that it wouldn’t be cost effective. The agency said most vehicles already have warnings for the outboard passenger seats. The rule also lengthens the duration of audio and visual warnings for the driver’s seat. The front-seat rules are effective starting Sept. 1 of 2026. Rear passengers consistently use seat belts at a lower rate than front passengers, the agency says. In 2022, front belt use was just under 92%, while rear use dropped to about 82%. About half of automobile passengers who died in crashes two years ago weren’t wearing belts, according to NHTSA data. The seat belt rule is the second significant regulation to come from NHTSA in the past two months. In November the agency bolstered its five-star auto safety ratings to include driver assistance technologies and pedestrian protection. Safety advocates want the Department of Transportation, which includes NHTSA, to finish several more rules before the end of the Biden administration, because President-elect Donald Trump has said he’s against new government regulations. Cathy Chase, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, urged the department to approve automatic emergency braking for heavy trucks and technology to prevent impaired driving.

Councils have had mixed reactions to their slices of the Government's recently-announced £1.6bn investment into road repairs. East Riding Council is to receive over £22 million from the Government's investment in highways maintenance to fill potholes and repair roads, a figure that includes a potential £5,876,000 in 'new funding' which will be delivered if 'incentives' are met. A spokesperson for East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: "The council welcomes the news of this latest funding from the Government for road repairs, which is a significant increase on funding awarded in previous years. "This money will be invested in additional maintenance and repair schemes across the East Riding to enhance the safety and quality of our roads and footways. "Our highway network, along with councils nationally, has suffered many years of under-investment and we will continue to work hard to ensure we make the best of the funding we receive from Central Government." Meanwhile, Hull City Council's leader feels longer-term funding is needed. With the council set to receive £4,482,000, Cllr Mike Ross has said: "This funding is no more than a sticking plaster when considering the scale of repairs needed to local roads across Hull. "Recently, the council has done its best to fill as many potholes as possible with less and less core funding. "What is actually needed is the right amount of long-term funding that would enable us to properly invest in repairing the city's roads for the future." Despite Cllr Ross' reservations, the funding has been welcomed by those in the sector. Steve Sinnott, Sales Director at Econ Engineering, the UK’s biggest supplier of road repair equipment, said: "We welcome the Government’s pledge to invest a record £1.6 billion into fixing potholes and repairing local roads. For too long councils haven’t been able to make the repairs they would like to, which then poses a real safety and financial risk for drivers. "However, it’s vital that councils use this new funding wisely. Too often, due to budget constraints, temporary ‘quick fix’ solutions are chosen that fail within months, costing taxpayers more in the long run and leaving roads in a worse state. Councils must adopt a ‘right fix, first time’ approach. "For over 35 years, our Roadmenders and Hotboxes have been supporting councils to deliver longer term solutions, with our technology enabling permanent repairs by keeping asphalt at the correct temperature for lasting results. This approach reduces waste and minimises the need for repeat visits, with councils using this method seeing significant savings and improved road conditions in the long run. "To make Britain’s roads safer and more efficient, we must break the cycle of short-term fixes and invest in long-term solutions that deliver real value for drivers, local authorities and local communities." Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Hull with our free newsletterLake Michigan waves could be a clean power source for remote spots like Beaver Island

Software company MicroStrategy has purchased more than $5 billion worth of bitcoin, according to new financial disclosures. On Nov. 25, the Tysons Corner, Virginia, software company said in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it had purchased about 55,500 bitcoins for about $5.4 billion in cash between Nov. 18 and Nov. 24. The moves brought its total holdings of the digital currency to 386,700 tokens. At the current price, that translates to about $36.8 billion of holdings. MicroStrategy’s stock crashed following news of the purchase, falling to as low as $383.80 a share in morning trading from an opening price of $440.75. However, as of about midday on Monday, the price recovered to about $405 a share. MicroStrategy describes itself as the “world’s first and largest Bitcoin treasury company,” using cryptocurrency as its primary treasury reserve asset. “We strategically accumulate Bitcoin and advocate for its role as digital capital,” the company said in a recent statement. “Our treasury strategy is designed to provide investors varying degrees of economic exposure to Bitcoin by offering a range of securities, including equity and fixed-income instruments.” In addition, the company makes and sells analytics software. Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, a digital asset secured via encryption technology in an unalterable and publicly visible way. Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin make it possible to transfer value online without a bank or payment processor. As a digital asset, cryptocurrency is not backed by governments, central banks, or physical assets. Although bitcoin began as an obscure novelty valued at less than 10 cents per token, its price has exploded over the past decade. As of about midday on Nov. 25, the cryptocurrency was trading at about $95,845 per token. That is a massive increase from the $44,200 per token the digital asset traded for at the beginning of 2024. Bitcoin’s 2024 bull run got a giant boost after Election Day. The price of bitcoin rose by about 39 percent between Nov. 4 and Nov. 25. Bitcoin advocates, such as the political group Stand With Crypto, said voters sent politicians to Capitol Hill who will enact policies more favorable to the ascendant crypto industry. President-elect Donald Trump promised to keep the United States the world’s leader in cryptocurrency. Trump selected Howard Lutnick, a financier with solid ties to alternative cryptocurrency Tether, as his commerce secretary. According to its Monday SEC filing, MicroStrategy has purchased about 197,550 bitcoins in 2024. In a recent appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor said his business makes money by “selling the volatility and recycling it back into bitcoin.” “We expect that [bitcoin’s] going to go up 29 percent a year for the next 21 years. It’s been going up 60 percent a year,” Saylor said on CNBC. “Over the last two weeks, we generated $5.4 billion in BTC gains. We’re making $500 million a day.” In an X post published on Monday, Saylor said its bitcoin purchases delivered an annual yield of about 59.3 percent to the company’s shareholders. If bitcoin’s price were to reach $100,000 per token by the end of the year, Saylor said, that would equate to a yield of $11.2 billion in 2024.