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CUPERTINO, Calif. , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - (TSXV: BWLK) (OTCQB: BWLKF) – Boardwalktech Software Corp. ("Boardwalktech" or the "Company"), a leading digital ledger platform and enterprise software solutions company, is pleased to report its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 ("Q2-FY25"). All figures are reported in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated. Boardwalktech's financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). Please refer to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis (" MD&A ") for the three and six month period ended September 30, 2024 , filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for more information. Financial Highlights: "We continue to execute on our updated strategy and positioning established at the beginning of this year," said Andrew T. Duncan , Chief Executive Officer of Boardwalktech. "In the banking sector, the Velocity product continues to grow within our largest customer, a top 5 US bank. We now have over 70 trained and dedicated people from three different partners working on this deployment, which is now in use by over 1,000 professionals within the bank. Velocity is producing the expected ROI and compliance required and this customer is now accelerating the deployment which will be a multi-year engagement. We continue to sign contracts with new partners as we expand our channel sales strategy. We are in multiple later stage deals with several partners and are enthusiastic about the pipeline of opportunities through the partner channel. We continue to see growth and expansion from existing customers and will see both new direct sales and channel sales contracts based on interest in the Boardwalk's software solutions. The foundation has now been set for growth in 2025, including an anticipated increase in revenue and an overall improvement in the business." Earnings Conference Call Details Boardwalktech management will be hosting its earnings conference call today (Novembert 27, 2024) Time: at 4:30 PM Eastern Time / 1:30 PM Pacific Time . To join the call, please use the following dial-in information: US/ Canada : 1-888-510-2154 (toll free) or 437-900-0527 (Local – Toronto ) Audience URL: https://app.webinar.net/A2zRLJKnBDe (copy & paste to your browser) Replay : A replay of the call will be available until December 4, 2024 and can be accessed by dialing 1-888-660-6345 and entering access code 57639# About Boardwalktech Software Corp. Boardwalktech has developed a patented Digital Ledger Technology Platform currently used by Fortune 500 companies running mission-critical applications worldwide. Boardwalktech's digital ledger technology and its unique method of managing vast amounts of structured and unstructured data is the only platform on the market today where multiple parties can effectively work on the same data simultaneously while preserving the fidelity and provenance of the data. Boardwalktech can deliver collaborative, purpose-built enterprise information management applications on any device or user interface with full integration with enterprise systems of record in a fraction of the time it takes other non-digital ledger technology-based platforms. Boardwalktech is headquartered in Cupertino, California with offices in India and operations in North America . For more information on Boardwalktech, visit our website at www.boardwalktech.com . Forward-Looking Information and Statements This press release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". By identifying such information and statements in this manner, the Company is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. An investment in securities of the Company is speculative and subject to several risks including, without limitation, the risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's filing statement dated May 30, 2018 . Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. In connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. 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. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice. Neither 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 release. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boardwalktech-reports-second-quarter-fiscal-2025-financial-results-302317774.html SOURCE Boardwalktech Software Corp.

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US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems? DALLAS (AP) — Delta and United Airlines have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning a significant share of budget travelers. That is squeezing smaller low-fare carriers like Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday. Some travel industry experts think Spirit’s troubles indicate less-wealthy passengers will have fewer choices and higher prices. Other discount airlines are on better financial footing but also are lagging far behind the full-service airlines when it comes to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Most industry experts think Frontier and other so-called ultra-low-cost carriers will fill the vacuum if Spirit shrinks, and that there's still plenty of competition to prevent prices from spiking. Bitcoin ticks closer to $100,000 in extended surge following US elections NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is jumping again, setting another new high above $99,000. The cryptocurrency has been shattering records almost daily since the U.S. presidential election, and has rocketed more than 40% higher in just two weeks. It's now at the doorstep of $100,000. Cryptocurrencies and related investments like crypto exchange-traded funds have rallied because the incoming Trump administration is expected to be more “crypto-friendly.” Still, as with everything in the volatile cryptoverse, the future is hard to predict. And while some are bullish, other experts continue to warn of investment risks. Supreme Court steps into fight over FCC's $8 billion subsidies for internet and phone services WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has stepped into a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas, in a new test of federal regulatory power. The justices on Friday agreed to review an appellate ruling that struck down as unconstitutional the Universal Service Fund. The Federal Communications Commission collects money from telecommunications providers, who then pass the cost on to their customers. The Biden administration appealed the lower court ruling, but the case probably won’t be argued until late March. At that point, the Trump administration will be in place and it is not clear whether it will take a different view of the issue. Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground as it heads for a winning week Stocks gained ground on Wall Street, keeping the market on track for its fifth gain in a row. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in afternoon trading Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 333 points and the Nasdaq composite was essentially flat. Retailers had some of the biggest gains. Gap soared after reporting quarterly results that easily beat analysts' estimates. EchoStar fell after DirecTV called of its purchase of that company's Dish Network unit. European markets closed mostly higher and Asian markets ended mixed. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. Crude oil prices gained ground. Australia rejects Elon Musk's claim that it plans to control access to the internet MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian Cabinet minister has rejected X Corp. owner Elon Musk’s allegation that the government intends to control all Australians' access to the internet through legislation that would ban young children from social media. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Friday that Musk’s criticism was “unsurprising” after the government introduced legislation to Parliament that would fine platforms including X up to $133 million for allowing children under 16 to hold social media accounts. The spat continues months of open hostility between the Australian government and the tech billionaire over regulators’ efforts to reduce public harm from social media. Parliament could pass the legislation as soon as next week. Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oil company Phillips 66 has been federally indicted in connection with alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in California. The Texas-based company is accused of discharging hundreds of thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater containing excessive amounts of oil and grease. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment on Thursday. Phillips is charged with two counts of negligently violating the Clean Water Act and four counts of knowingly violating the Clean Water Act. An arraignment date has not been set. A spokesperson for the company said it was cooperating with prosecutors. US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade. The proposed breakup floated in a 23-page document filed late Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent Android from favoring its search engine. Regulators also want to ban Google from forging multibillion-dollar deals to lock in its dominant search engine as the default option on Apple’s iPhone and other devices. New York judge rejects state efforts to shutter bitcoin mine over climate concerns NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge has rejected an effort by state regulators to shutter a bitcoin mine over concerns about its greenhouse gas emissions. The decision will allow the Greenidge power plant to continue operating in the Finger Lakes region of the state. The state had previously found the gas-powered crypto mine ran afoul of a climate law intended to limit greenhouse gas emissions. But on Thursday, a state Supreme Court judge found Greenidge was entitled to a process to defend its continued operation. Environmental groups have protested the facility, which they allege is pumping emissions into the air while contaminating the nearby Seneca Lake. What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly U.S. regulators are proposing aggressive measures to restore competition to the online search market after a federal judge ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly. The sweeping set of recommendations filed late Wednesday could radically alter Google’s business. Regulators want Google to sell off its industry-leading Chrome web browser. They outlined a range of behavioral measures such as prohibiting Google from using search results to favor its own services such as YouTube, and forcing it to license search index data to its rivals. They're not going as far as to demand Google spin off Android, but are leaving that door open if the remedies don't work. Apple and Google face UK investigation into mobile browser dominance LONDON (AP) — A British watchdog says Apple and Google aren't giving consumers a genuine choice of mobile web browsers. The watchdog's report Friday recommends they face an investigation under new U.K. digital rules taking effect next year. The Competition and Markets Authority took aim at Apple, saying the iPhone maker’s tactics hold back innovation by stopping rivals from giving users new features like faster webpage loading. The CMA’s report also found that Apple and Google manipulate the choices given to mobile phone users to make their own browsers “the clearest or easiest option.” Apple said it disagreed with the findings.SINGAPORE: Ethan Lum works in sales, travels a lot and is one of just three Singapore-based employees of an American firm. It makes it hard to "justify" the company renting an office, so he instead uses WeWork about six to eight days every month. Apart from the flexibility offered by the co-working space, the amenities make it easier to network and meet new people, said the 27-year-old. "I'm quite an extroverted person; I do like mingling," Mr Lum added."WeWork creates a nice environment to do that." In November, however, the New York-headquartered firm gave up spaces in two prime locations at Manulife Tower and UE Square. This was after WeWork said in in April that it planned "to remain in its current buildings in Singapore for the foreseeable future”, albeit after completing lease negotiations and real estate "rationalisation" processes. In response to queries from CNA, WeWork's head of development for Singapore Richard Paine said it was a "difficult decision" to not renew the two leases and that Singapore remained a “priority market”. Despite the troubles faced by perhaps the most recognisable name in the co-working market, other operators in Singapore told CNA they have seen increased if not continued strong demand, with analysts also pointing to steady growth and particularly within the central business district. NUMBERS UP Singaporean company JustCo, which operates 20 locations locally, registered an almost 20 per cent rise in demand in the last 12 months, compared with the same period the year before, said co-founder and chief commercial officer Kong Wan Long. The company also saw "double-digit per cent" growth in revenue and occupancy since 2022, he said, adding that it intends to expand to Taipei and Osaka. At flexible workspace operator The Hive, demand for its 1,115 seats went up by 21 per cent between January and November, and its four locations across Singapore are 95 per cent occupied, said head of marketing and communications Samantha Wordsworth. “Our occupancy remains strong, underscoring the consistently strong demand for flexible work environments. Despite reports suggesting fluctuations in the co-working market, The Hive continues to thrive,” she added. Demand comes from a diverse range of companies from small and medium enterprises looking for flexible lease terms to large multinationals looking to offer employees a variety of locations, said Ms Wordsworth, pointing to increased interest from tech start-ups and creative industries. Another brand, The Work Project, expanded two of its 10 locations in the past year, by adding a floor each to co-working spaces at Capital Tower and CapitaGreen. The former has already sold out while the other is 95 per cent occupied, said chief executive officer Junny Lee. She said that according to company estimates, The Work Project would be able to release 75,000 sq ft of space in the central business district every year and sell out the seats, though this falls below early-2023 levels when businesses were rapidly returning to offices after the COVID-19 pandemic. Demand at fringe locations and business parks, while not as strong, still comes in at a healthy 90 per cent occupancy, Ms Lee added. "DIDN'T ADD UP"? When 42-year-old Joscelin Kwek started a PR and marketing agency during the pandemic, the goal was to try and avoid office rental fees while having a space that could accommodate what were, at the time, ever-changing work arrangements. Rented seats at WeWork fit the bill then. But as the size of Ms Kwek's team grew, using a co-working space became less cost-effective and it “just didn’t add up” to keep buying more seats, she said. Late in 2023, she decided to secure an office space which she currently shares with two other companies. It has saved her up to S$5,000 (US$3,717) a month. Having a dedicated office space has created a sense of belonging and committing to it also meant committing to growing the company, which has assured her employees, said Ms Kwek. Real estate agency Huttons Singapore's senior director Lee Sze Teck said that as a company grows, it might want its own office space and address for branding if not privacy purposes as well. But the emergence of artificial intelligence, flexible work arrangements and cost-cutting measures are all factors affecting demand for office space, he noted. “Even with more workers returning to office, the demand for office space is growing at a slower pace, and some companies are reducing their need for co-working space,” he added. Despite headwinds, demand for office space is still projected to be stronger moving forward - and demand for co-working spaces may grow in tandem, said Mr Lee, though he suggested that consolidation may take place as operators seek operational efficiencies and profitability. Mr Piers Mallitte, who heads the Workthere office space rental arm of real estate services firm Savills, similarly said that the traditional office market isn't going anywhere, with landlords continuing to see the benefit of direct leases with tenants. Yet with a co-working operator there are also plus points such as shared costs, he added, describing Singapore's co-working market as “positively mature” and still growing. For Ms Priscilla Cheong, the founder of a social media agency, the freebies that come with her JustCo membership - coffee, water, snacks - amount to it being "cheaper than going to Starbucks" to work. Not having to compete for power plugs and seats, and having multiple locations to choose from, are other advantages that have made it worthwhile. She signed up with the co-working space after suffering a lack of productivity at home to begin with. But there are times when the comfort and convenience of being able to ply her trade out of her house prove too hard to resist. "For months where I don't really go as often, I feel like I just wasted my money," said Ms Cheong, who's on a six-month plan. "I haven’t decided yet, I might cancel it.”Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson kept the overall lead in fan voting numbers revealed Monday for the NFL Pro Bowl Games with Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley a close second. Jackson topped vote-getters with 82,402 and Barkley was next, only 320 votes behind. Barkley was 4,079 votes back of Jackson in last week's first voting results. Eagles star Barkley, who set a team one-season rushing record on Sunday in a victory over Carolina, leaped ahead of Ravens rusher Derrick Henry, who fell to third on 76,582. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was fourth on 73,627 with Detroit Lions rusher Jahmyr Gibbs fifth on 73,617. The Lions garnered the most votes from NFL fans overall followed by Baltimore, two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City, Philadelphia and Minnesota. The NFL's all-star event will be staged February 2 in Orlando, Florida, for the second consecutive year as 88 players take part in skills competitions, including a flag football showdown with former NFL star quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning serving as coaches. Fan voting concludes on December 23. No other voting totals were revealed but top vote-getters at their position in the AFC and NFC also were revealed, including NFC rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels of Washington and wide receivers Justin Jefferson of Minnesota in the NFC and Ja'Marr Chase of Cincinnati in the AFC. js/bb Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, sports, arts & entertainment, state legislature, CFD news, and more.

Qatar tribune QNA Doha Special Representative of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for the Southern Neighbourhood, Javier Colomina, emphasized that the relationship with Qatar is robust and has been characterized by joint cooperation across multiple domains for the past 20 years. In special remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the margins of the two-day Doha Forum 2024, Colomina added that NATO and the State of Qatar share solid ties, which have been strengthened over 20 years of cooperation, underlining that Qatar is a member of NATO’s framework for cooperation with the Gulf and Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI), which was launched in 2004. There is an exceptionally good bilateral cooperation with the State of Qatar at the level of political dialogue and practical cooperation, extending from maritime security to interoperability in a variety of fields that concern Qatar and NATO, he underlined. Colomina affirmed that since his appointment to this position following the Washington Summit last July, he has been increasing cooperation and augmenting the partnership with Qatar, highlighting that this was his first time to attend the Doha Forum as the new NATO Special Representative. He pledged to return to Qatar because he is so impressed by the levels of participation and symposia held at the forum, adding that he participated in a roundtable and held many bilateral meetings. In addition, Colomina pointed out that the forum reflects that fact that Qatar delves deep into global issues with its capability of gathering influential personalities in Doha, adding that he came here in attempt to outline the connotation of the Southern Neighbourhood operation that aims to make a change in the relationship with southern partners, whether in the Mediterranean, or more specifically, in the Gulf. Through NATO’s presence here that this platform is the ideal one to do so, he highlighted, noting that he had engaged in a panel discussion with the European Union Special Representative for the Gulf Region, Luigi Di Maio, alongside the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, to explain the NATO plans, in addition to holding a series of bilateral meetings, stressing the importance of continuing bilateral cooperation with Qatar. Colomina highlighted that such a plan comprises a multitude of pillars, namely the political dialogue and significantly engaging with southern allies and partners, in addition to practical cooperation to further bolster partnership through training in interoperability, education, counter-terrorism and maritime security, as well as general communication and vision. In his closing remarks, Colomina highlighted that he visited Doha for the first time in June and held bilateral meetings with officials, pledging that he would come back for the third time, within a week, to chair the joint action group as a conference that is poised to be held within the framework of ICI. He praised the work the State of Qatar is doing at the bilateral level, which extends to its efforts in mediating many of conflicts today on the global stage. Copy 10/12/2024 10Tech billionaire and X owner Elon Musk added his voice of support for child safety legislation championed by the bipartisan duo of Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). The two lawmakers worked with X to release an updated version of the Kids Online Safety Act over the weekend after House Republican leadership was critical of the bill's potential First Amendment infringement. However, House GOP leadership has not yet signaled it would bring a House floor vote before Congress wraps up for the year. "Led by X, the new changes made to the Kids Online Safety Act strengthen the bill while safeguarding free speech online and ensuring it is not used to stifle expression,” the senators said in a joint statement. "These changes should eliminate once and for all the false narrative that this bill would be weaponized by unelected bureaucrats to censor Americans." MEET THE NEW CONGRESS: THE HOUSE AND SENATE FRESHMEN ELECTED TO SERVE NEXT YEAR "After working with the bill authors, I’m proud to share that we’ve made progress to further protect freedom of speech while maintaining safety for minors online," Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X, said. In response, Musk said, "Protecting kids should always be priority #1." Musk is set to have a powerful perch in President-elect Donald Trump's second administration as the co-chairman of the Department of Government Efficiency. His support for certain legislation may have some sway over Republicans eager to appease Trump. Other high-profile conservatives have weighed in support of the new legislation, including Donald Trump Jr., who has growing influence over his father's new administration. "We can protect free speech and our kids at the same time from Big Tech. It's time for House Republicans to pass the Kids Online Safety Act ASAP," he wrote on X. The Senate version of KOSA and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act both sailed through the upper chamber in a 91-3 vote at the end of July, but House GOP leadership criticized KOSA as violating free speech and First Amendment rights. In October, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told Punchbowl News, “I love the principle, but the details of that are very problematic." House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) has also signaled opposition against the legislation. Although the Senate nearly passed the bill unanimously, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) came out vehemently against the latest version of the legislation after it was announced on Saturday. "KOSA poses such a dire threat to our First Amendment rights that House and Senate leadership must not agree to add it at the last minute to larger pieces of legislation, like the Defense or government spending bills," he wrote on X. The updated version of KOSA would not allow the FTC or any state attorney general the ability to file lawsuits challenging content on social media websites, a change from the previous version of the bill. The legislation largely focuses on requiring social media and tech companies to protect children and teenagers from dangerous content and addictive features. It would also legally require a “duty of care” for companies to prevent and mitigate against the promotion of suicide, sexual exploitation, eating disorders, substance abuse, and advertisements for illegal products. Several mental health and children advocacy groups have supported the bill, along with the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. WHAT IS THE DEBATE OVER FLUORIDE IN DRINKING WATER Blackburn and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), a champion of the House KOSA bill, are leading a press conference Tuesday morning, along with advocates, at the Capitol to pressure the House to pass KOSA. "Congressman Bilirakis is optimistic that Elon Musk, Donald Trump Jr., and the CEO of X’s recent public statements in support of KOSA will help build the momentum that is needed to propel this critical legislation to protect children across the finish line this term," spokeswoman Summer Blevins told the Washington Examiner. "The congressman is committed to continuing to work with all stakeholders to get this done." The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced KOSA out of committee in September, but whether it will be added to the end-of-year spending bills remains to be seen. Last month, the Institute of Family Studies was among the conservative groups that sent a letter to House leadership pushing for the passage of KOSA. The group is pleased by X's support for the bill. "It is encouraging to see that Yaccarino and Musk remain fully supportive of this measure. We applaud them for this courageous stance and hope their peers will step forward and do the same," Michael Toscano, the executive director of the Institute for Family Studies, told the Washington Examiner. If the House does take up KOSA and it passes, this would be the first time since 1998 that the federal government has enacted a law to protect children on the internet. President Joe Biden has indicated support of the bill and would likely sign it into law, but whether Republicans are willing to hand the president a last-minute victory before leaving office is unclear. “Every day that goes by without KOSA passing, more children are dying," Blackburn said in a statement to the Washington Examiner. "The endorsement by free speech champions Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr., along with the revised text, reflects the truth that this bill will protect kids online and protect freedom of speech. It’s time to stop playing politics and pass KOSA.”One of the top-rated cornerbacks in this year’s draft class officially announced his plans to move to the NFL on Friday. East Carolina’s Shavon Revel made his declaration on social media. Colorado’s Travis Hunter is another top corner prospect who recently announced his plans to forego remaining eligibility in order to enter the draft. Revel’s final college season was cut short when he tore his ACL in September. He had eight tackles, two interceptions, and an interception return for a touchdown in three games before his injury. Revel had 54 tackles, four tackles for loss, two interceptions, a sack, 13 passes defensed, and a fumble recovery for a touchdown during the 2023 season. That led to speculation that he might transfer to a bigger-name school, but Revel passed on other options.

US billionaire Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, has criticised Australia's proposed law to ban social media for children under 16 and fine social media platforms of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for companies for systemic breaches. Australia's centre-left government on Thursday introduced the bill in parliament. It plans to try an age-verification system to enforce a social media age cut-off, some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date. "Seems like a backdoor way to control access to the Internet by all Australians," Musk, who views himself as a champion of free speech, said in a reply late on Thursday to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's post on X about the bill. Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent with no exemption for parental consent and pre-existing accounts. France last year proposed a ban on social media for those under 15 but allowed parental consent, while the US has for decades required technology companies to seek parental consent to access the data of children under 13. Musk has previously clashed with Australia's centre-left Labor government over its social media policies and had called it "fascists" over its misinformation law. In April, X went to an Australian court to challenge a cyber regulator's order for the removal of some posts about the stabbing of a bishop in Sydney, prompting Albanese to call Musk an "arrogant billionaire". (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world

Renaissance: The Blood and The Beauty, BBC Two, Monday, Dec 2: Major new three-part drama-documentary series on the era in 16th-century Italy that proved to be one of the highpoints for human culture. Charles Dance stars as Michelangelo, while the lives of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael will also be explored. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Disney+, Dec 4: George Lucas’s universe gets even bigger with this new series starring Jude Law. Set in the same era as The Mandalorian, the British actor plays a man who really does feel the force. Watch out also for Tipperary actress Kerry Condon in a series that largely focuses on the adventures of four children trying to get back to their home planet. Black Doves, Netflix, Dec 5: Kiera Knightley plays a woman who juggles family commitments with her secret love life and her hidden existence as a spy for shadowy organisation, the Black Doves. When her lover is killed, she teams up with an assassin played by Ben Whishaw to find out who did it. We’ll get an initial six episodes, and season two has already been given the green light. The Late Late Toy Show, RTÉ One, Dec 6: A nation breathed a collective sigh of relief last year when Patrick Kielty proved he was well able for the most important job in the universe. In theory, the second show should be plain sailing, but it’s still the type of show where anything could happen. RTÉ Investigates: Black Market Weight Loss, RTÉ One, Dec 9: While exercise and changes to diet were once the route to losing weight, pharmaceutical advances have brought the tempting option of medicating yourself skinnier. These substances are supposed to be taken under strict medical supervision, but reporter Pamela Fraher and her team show how the injectable pens have made it onto the black market. Wham!: Last Christmas Unwrapped, BBC Two, tbc: The year 1984 was probably the highpoint for seasonal songs with Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’ and Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ battling out at the top of the charts. The charity single reigned supreme, but the creation of Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael has endured as a classic slice of pop. This is the story behind the song. The Young Offenders Christmas Special, BBC One, Dec 20: The Cork rascals return with a seasonal tale. In a story as old as time itself, mammy Mairéad is trying to teach her teenage son Conor to do some of the household chores. It all takes a dark turn, however, when the tidying process reveals a hidden gun. Jason Byrne joins the cast as a hammer-wielding criminal that even Billy Murphy is afraid of. Gavin & Stacey, BBC One, Dec 25: In 2019, the superb comedy-drama returned for a Christmas special but left us wondering if Smithy had said yes to Nessa’s proposal. We’re promised that all will be revealed in this “last ever episode”. They resume the story five years later and much has happened. While mostly set in Barry, we’ll also see what’s been going on for the Billericay branch of the Wales-England union. Squid Game, Netflix, Dec 26: Given that the original series became the streaming service’s biggest ever show, it isn’t surprising that the team has been reassembled for another season. Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), despite winning the deadly game in 2021, also has a taste for more, and is risking it all to play again. Na Lumière Gaelacha, TG4, Dec 26: Documentary on the Horgan brothers of Youghal. Shoemakers by trade, they developed an early interest in moving pictures, and began to film local scenes, including King Edward's visit to Ireland in 1904. As well as becoming pioneers of the cutting-edge technology, they also established a cinema in the East Cork town.Prince Harry is set to spread some festive cheer with a special Christmas party on December 10 via video call, in what will be another solo engagement. The Duke of Sussex has extended invitations for an intimate virtual gathering with children involved with Scotty's Little Soldiers, a charity supporting children affected by the loss of a parent serving in the military. This heartwarming event follows his recent efforts when he penned a heartfelt letter for Remembrance and provided treats for kids marching at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. Read more: Meghan Markle's statement in FULL after professional 'separation' from Prince Harry Read more: Royal Family's Christmas plans thrown into chaos by unlikely arrivals An email from the charity inviting members stated: "Prince Harry would like to jump on a call with as many of our members as possible to wish them all a Merry Christmas . He appreciates that the festive season can be hard for our members and wants them to know he is thinking of them." Not only will the occasion offer warm holiday wishes, but it's also a chance for charity members to submit questions to Harry , encouraging them to: "This is your chance to get to know the Duke loads better and find out what Christmas is like for a Prince!". The uplifting virtual event comes right before both Harry and Meghan are due to make more solo public appearances. On December 4, Harry is scheduled to attend the New York Times DealBook Conference in NYC, reports the Mirror . Harry is set to join forces with journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin at the annual conference, an event Meghan graced back in 2021. Coincidentally, the conference clashes with the 2024 Paley Honors Fall Gala, where their friend Tyler Perry will receive The Paley Honors Award. As members of the hosting committee, Harry and Meghan were anticipated to be present at the gala. However, with Harry's New York engagement now confirmed, it appears Meghan may be the only one attending. Just last week, Harry was seen in Vancouver on his own, championing his Invictus Games for injured service personnel and veterans, scheduled for February 2025. This follows a pattern of separate engagements for the couple over recent months, despite Meghan once famously comparing them to "salt and pepper" that always "move together". Earlier this autumn, Harry embarked on a two-week solo journey, touching down in New York, London, and Southern Africa, while Meghan dazzled on the red carpet alone. These solo ventures have sparked conversation, particularly as Meghan had previously accompanied Harry on a trip to Vancouver in February. However, it appears there was a tactical motive behind Meghan's journey, with insiders revealing to HELLO! that the Sussexes are planning to focus on solo projects. They shared: "Harry and Meghan have consistently pursued solo ventures in connection with their individual interests, but remain deeply committed to their joint efforts through Archewell. Together they have exciting projects in the pipeline, all driving forward their shared mission for positive global impact."

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There’s been a lot of talk about AI PCs this year, but has it actually delivered on its promise? A new analysis from TrendForce says the significant boost in laptop sales in 2024 has more to do with Windows 11 updates than it does with fancy new AI features. “The impact of AI-integrated notebooks on the overall market remains limited for now,” the report states. “However, AI features are expected to naturally integrate into notebook specifications as brands gradually incorporate them, resulting in a steady rise in the penetration rates of AI notebooks.” The report doesn’t specify what is meant by “AI-integrated notebooks,” though it’s safe to assume it refers to Copilot+ PCs, which have a more powerful neural processing unit (NPU) onboard that can perform local AI processing. There are a few reasons for this that can speculated on though. First, the TrendForce report states that the consumer market in North America has been dominated by “aggressive promotions” and “entry-level models.” Copilot+ PCs, meanwhile, are priced at $999 and up, catering to more premium segments. Those just aren’t the types of laptops driving the consumer Windows PC market right now. In order to get people to pay extra for these AI PCs, they really need to be able to sell themselves on how AI capabilities will benefit them — and that doesn’t appear to have happened yet. Most people rely on cloud-based AI tools like ChatGPT or find existing hardware sufficient for tasks like video calls or document editing. For professionals, AI PCs may offer benefits in efficiency for tasks like video editing, but the average user sees limited immediate utility, reducing the perceived need to upgrade now. The privacy controversy and following delays of Recall certainly didn’t help the situation either. That was, after all, supposed to be the headlining AI feature of Copilot+ PCs — and it’s only now rolling out, nearly six months later. So, while AI might not have been the big marketing success Microsoft hoped it would be, the bump in PC sales is nice to see regardless. Global notebook shipments are predicted to grow by another 4.9% to 183 million units in 2025. As the the approaching end-of-support for Windows 10 gets even closer, more and more businesses and consumers are going to be compelled to upgrade. The phasing out of Windows 10, however, has emerged as the key motivator for new laptop purchases. Many older systems lack the hardware requirements for Windows 11, such as TPM 2.0, forcing users to replace otherwise functional devices. This has driven significant demand for non-AI laptops compatible with the newer operating system. Businesses and consumers upgrading for compliance or functionality are prioritizing cost-effective models over experimental AI PCs. As AI PCs evolve and the technology matures, their appeal might grow, especially if more software becomes optimized for NPUs and prices decrease. However, the AI push remains a secondary factor compared to the more immediate requirement to transition to Windows 11. This highlights a mismatch between industry innovation and consumer needs, with the latter focused on affordability and essential functionality rather than speculative advancements

Several cattle industry initiatives were announced during Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Sask. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Minister Lawrence MacAulay highlighted an investment of roughly $4.5 million dollars for four projects to the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). The largest of the four projects relates to Canadian beef sustainability and the work of the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Saskatchewan cattle producer Ryan Beierbach said the industry does more than talk sustainability. “We measure what we do and how we can and are improving our environmental, social and economic impacts and benefits. This funding helps to do that measuring, and to improve the value chain bring certified sustainable beef to market,” Beierbach said. The Guardians of the Grasslands game was developed to take the short documentary into classrooms and to fairs and exhibitions to engage youth with what grazing means for landscape renewal and habitat for many species. Another project involves improving Canada’s on farm beef producer program Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) with modules on animal health, animal care and biosecurity. It shows the way to continued improvement in practices and sustainability on farms and ranches. Another CCA project being funded is exploring technological improvements to forage insurance. The Grassland Production Index project is developing an interface for satellite-based information that aims to improve understanding of and delivery of forage insurance offerings. The Canadian Beef Breeds Council will also receive up to $871,200 over three years through the AgriMarketing program to promote Canadian beef cattle genetic exports by attending international events, conducting market assessments, and developing a new marketing strategy, according to AAFC. – alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com On X: @farmnewsNOWUS President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was nominating staunch loyalist and retired general Keith Kellogg as his Ukraine envoy, charged with ending the two-and-a-half-year Russian invasion. Trump campaigned on a platform of ushering a swift end to the Ukraine war, boasting that he would quickly mediate a ceasefire deal between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. But his critics have warned that the incoming Republican will likely leverage US military aid to pressure Kyiv into an agreement that left it ceding occupied territory permanently or agreeing not to join NATO. "I am very pleased to nominate General Keith Kellogg to serve as Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia," Trump said in a statement on social media. "Keith has led a distinguished Military and Business career, including serving in highly sensitive National Security roles in my first Administration." A fixture on the cable news circuit, the 80-year-old national security veteran co-wrote an academic paper earlier this year calling for Washington to leverage military aid as a means of pushing for peace talks. Ukraine has received almost $60 billion from Washington for its armed forces since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022, but with the more isolationist Trump taking over the White House, supporters fear the spigot will run dry. "The United States would continue to arm Ukraine and strengthen its defenses to ensure Russia will make no further advances and will not attack again after a cease-fire or peace agreement," Kellogg's research paper for the Trumpist America First Policy Institute think tank said. "Future American military aid, however, will require Ukraine to participate in peace talks with Russia." Kellogg served in several positions during Trump's first term, including as chief of staff on the White House national security council and national security advisor to then-vice president Mike Pence. Kellogg told Voice of America at the Republican convention in July that Ukraine's options were "quite clear." "If Ukraine doesn't want to negotiate, fine, but then accept the fact that you can have enormous losses in your cities and accept the fact that you will have your children killed, accept the fact that you don't have 130,000 dead, you will have 230,000–250,000," he said. Trump's announcement came as the outgoing administration of Democrat Joe Biden was hosting a news conference to urge Ukraine to enlist more recruits by reducing the minimum age of conscription to 18. Facing a much larger enemy with more advanced weapons and with stocks of volunteers dwindling, Ukraine is facing an "existential" recruitment crunch, a senior administration official told reporters. "The simple truth is that Ukraine is not currently mobilizing or training enough soldiers to replace their battlefield losses while keeping pace with Russia's growing military," said the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity. He was pressed on what Washington considers an appropriate minimum age and he replied that "we think there's real value in them considering lowering the recruiting age to 18" -- in line with the US benchmark. He added that an additional 160,000 troops would be "on the low end" to fill out Ukraine's ranks -- but "a good start." The former Soviet republic's population has fallen by more than a quarter since its mid-1990s peak of 52 million, and authorities are desperate to shield the younger generation -- but a US congressional report in June estimated the average Ukrainian soldier is 40. Zelensky signed a decree in April lowering the draft age from 27 to 25 but the move did not alleviate the chronic troop shortages, according to US officials. ft/bjt

Theater Max Martin and David West Read’s musical “& Juliet” asks the question: What would happen if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? The romantic comedy comes to life via a playlist of songwriter-producer Martin’s pop anthems including “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life,” “That’s the Way It Is” and more. Luke Sheppard directs. From Dec. 3-15 at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph. Tickets: $40-$165. Visit broadwayinchicago.com . “Little Women” is Lauren Gunderson’s new stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel about four sisters and the strengths that bind them together. Tyler Meredith, Janyce Caraballo, Demetra Dee and Yourtana Sulaiman star; Georgette Verdin directs. From Nov. 29-Jan. 5. Northlight Theatre, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Tickets: $49-$91. Visit northlight.org . Welcome to Bedford Falls! The annual staging of “It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago” is a 1940s radio broadcast adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic that has become a holiday tradition. Gwendolyn Whiteside directs. From Nov. 29-Dec. 22 at American Blues Theater, 5627 N. Lincoln. Tickets: $55. Visit americanbluestheater.com . “Mean Girls” is Tina Fey, Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin’s musical adaptation of the popular movie about a teenager who takes on a trio of frenemies. From Nov. 28-Dec. 1 at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells. Tickets: $33-$121. Visit broadwayinchicago.com . George Howe and William Massolia’s world premiere musical adaptation of Gail Rock’s “House Without a Christmas Tree” is the story of a young girl who doesn’t understand why her father won’t allow an evergreen in their house. Dorothy Milne directs. From Dec. 1-29 at Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N. Clark. Tickets: $43. Visit griffintheatre.com . The omnipresent Scrooge turns up next in a 60-minute, family-friendly version of “A Christmas Carol.” From Nov. 29-Dec. 28 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace ($28; drurylanetheatre.com). Meanwhile, Phil Timberlake starts in his one-man adaptation “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol: A Solo Show.” From Nov. 29-Dec. 22 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood ($45, lifelinetheatre.com ). The Second City holiday offerings include “Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire” (Nov. 29-Dec. 31) and the family-friendly “Rudolph Runs Wild” (Nov. 30-Dec. 28). Both are at The Second City’s UP Comedy Club, 230 W. North ($29, secondcity.com). “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Sweater” (Dec. 1) brings seasonal laughs to the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn ($31-$49, atthemac.org ). Veronica Garza returns as Cindy-Lou Who in the adult comedy “Who’s Holiday!” She’s 40, flirty and ready to spill the dirt about the Grinch. Christopher Pazdernik directs. From Nov. 29-Dec. 29 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont. Tickets: $15-$45. Visit theaterwit.org . Dance Ballet 5:8 presents “Beyond the Nutcracker,” its twist on the holiday classic which finds Emma and Uncle Abrams on a journey through time to discover what Christmas is about. From Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport. Tickets: $15-$55. Visit athenaeumcenter.org . Salt Creek Ballet’s annual staging of “The Nutcracker” features more than 50 dancers including guest artists. From Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at Hinsdale Central High School, 5500 S. Grant, Hinsdale ($42; saltcreekballet.org); Dec. 6-7 at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie ($28-$54; northshorecenter.org), and Dec. 14-15 with live accompaniment by the New Philharmonic at McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn ($36, $46; atthemac.org ). Music Grammy-winning gospel singer-songwriter Jonathan McReynolds brings new sounds to the holiday season with the release of his first Christmas album, “Red & Green,” which features original songs. Smokie Norful opens at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield. Tickets: $30-$40. Visit jamusa.com . Chamber music ensemble Winter Quartet — Ni Mei (violin), Danny Lai (viola), Katinka Kleijn (cello) and Spencer Myer (piano) — perform works by Mahler, Saariaho and Faure. At 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. Tickets: pay-what-you-wish starting at $15. Visit cso.org . Norwegian alt-pop artist Aurora tours behind her fourth studio album “What Happened to the Heart?” The poetic songs blend folk, techno and pop into what she says is her “most personal and cathartic album” to date. At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence. Tickets: $86+. Visit livenation.com . Neo-soul singer-songwriter-producer Robert Glasper headlines four shows at 6 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 2-3 at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph. Tickets: $55-$78. Visit citywinery.com . If you’re looking for some bluegrass music to start your holidays, check out Henhouse Prowlers and Special Consensus, two of the very best of the genre. At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at Park West, 322 W. Armitage. Tickets: $22-$60. Visit jamusa.com . Hip-hop legends Rakim, Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at Hard Rock Casino, 5400 E. 29th, Gary, Indiana. Tickets: $59+. Visit ticketmaster.com . Museums In his monumental media work “The Great Farce,” Federico Solmi conflates and distorts past and present, history and myth, reality and spectacle as his drawings and paintings serve as a foundation for this surreal take on American history. The exhibit is the first time the large-scale, multi-screen installation has been presented in full, spanning the entirety of The Block Museum’s largest gallery. Through Dec. 1 at Block Museum, 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston. Admission is free (museum closed Nov. 28-29). Visit blockmuseum.northwestern.edu . Movies Put on your lederhosen and sing along with Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and the Von Trapp children at “The Sound of Music Sing-a-Long.” Each screening includes onscreen lyrics, a costume contest, a collectable tote bag and new interactive surprises. From Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and Dec. 5 at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport. Tickets: $18, children 12 and under $12. Visit musicboxtheatre.com . “The Wizard of Oz in Concert” features a screening of the MGM T echnicolor classic as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs Herbert Stothart’s movie score. Richard Kaufman conducts. At 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29-30 and 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan. Tickets: $55+. Visit cso.org . Family Fun It’s time for imaginations to run wild as “Forts: Build Your Own Adventure” returns to Filament Theatre. The immersive experience transforms the theater into a cozy room filled with cardboard boxes, sheets, clothespins, couches and more, where families can build their own magical fort. From Nov. 30-Jan. 5 at 4041 N. Milwaukee. Tickets: $12-$18. Visit filamenttheatre.org . Guitarist-composer Kaki King presents “Bugs,” a fun-filled, 60-minute show which brings together music, design and technology in an interactive performance that encourages children to think about nature, ecology and the animal kingdom. At 2 p.m. Nov. 30 at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph. Tickets: $18-$23. Visit harristheaterchicago.org . Holiday Fun The 90th Chicago Thanksgiving Parade features an appearance by actor Lynn Whitfield (“The Chi”), marching bands, floats, live music (country singers Reyna Roberts and Lee Strickland), equestrian units and cultural performance troupes. From 8-11 a.m. Nov. 28 on State from Ida B. Wells to Randolph. Visit chicagothanksgivingparade.com . Light up the Lake transforms Navy Pier into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights. Enjoy a two-story ice slide, outdoor firepits, weekly fireworks, drone shows, craft workshops, an artist’s market, music performances, craft workshops, visits with Santa and more. To Jan. 5 at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. For a complete list of events, visit navypier.org . Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic is a lights festival featuring a 40-foot tree, a 3D gingerbread house, a Tunnel of Lights, a Ferris wheel and, of course, animals. Plus there are seasonal special events including a Jolly Gingerbread Party, Dinner with Santa and more. From 3-9 p.m. on select dates through Dec. 31 at 8400 31st, Brookfield. Admission: $20.95-$29.95. For more information, visit brookfieldzoo.org/events .