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8k8 register Eskom extended the deadline to upgrade prepaid meters but customers will be required to buy electricity tokens by Saturday to make their meters key revision number 2 (KRN2) compliant. Thousands of residents continued to queue outside Eskom sites on Saturday to get assistance in upgrading their prepaid meters in an attempt to meet the initial Sunday deadline. But the power utility announced it will extend the deadline for zero buyers with active meters, said Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena. “A technological breakthrough has enabled Eskom to pre-create key change tokens (KCT) on its online vending system. Zero buyers in this situation need to go to their legal vending sites with their meter numbers to buy electricity. They will be issued with their KCT by the vending agents to make their meters KRN2 compliant.” She said purchasing such tokens should be done before Sunday to trigger the activation of meters in KRN2 mode. “Once the meter has been activated by the purchase of electricity, the customer can visit any of the Eskom sites to complete the conversion process. The final step can be completed after [Sunday].” Earlier this week, minister of electricity and energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa reiterated that meters using the KRN1 system would no longer accept electricity tokens. He said more than 2.1-million people had still not migrated to the new system and stood the risk of not having electricity after the deadline. To verify if your meter is ready: TimesLIVE Would you like to comment on this article? Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now. Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.As cloud computing continues to play a central role in the digital economy, incidents like the one at the Alibaba data center serve as a wake-up call for companies to prioritize safety and security measures. Investing in fire prevention systems, redundancy protocols, and disaster recovery plans is essential to ensure the resilience and reliability of cloud services.

For tech enthusiasts looking to enhance their smart home setup, the Xiaomi Smart Plug 3 is a must-have gadget that offers a seamless and intuitive user experience. With features such as voice control compatibility, energy monitoring, and scheduling capabilities, this smart plug brings convenience and efficiency to everyday life. Whether you want to turn on the lights before you get home or schedule your coffee machine to start brewing in the morning, the Xiaomi Smart Plug 3 makes it easy to automate your home and simplify your daily routines.•says state IGR has increased by 82% since Adeleke took over The Osun State Government on Sunday criticized Reno Omokri for comparing Wizkid’s album revenue to the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), asserting that the IGR has increased by 82% since Governor Ademola Adeleke assumed office. This was in response to an online post by Omokri, where he wrote, “Please fact-check me: In two weeks, Wizkid’s Morayo album has generated more revenue than the total Internally Generated Revenue raised by Osun State in 2023.” Kosile Anike Stella, Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Revenue Matters, responded to Omokri’s claim in a statement issued in Osogbo, describing his assertion as unfortunate. She said, “Reno is not able to make logical arguments again since he has been out of political office rather chose to settle for illogical half statements in a bid to ride on Wizkid’s recently released album to attempt to gain relevance.” “For the record since inception of His Excellency’s Gov Adeleke’s tenure, the revenue of the State has seen a year on year increase from 9.7% increase in 2022 to 13.5 and 46% increase in 2023 and 2024 respectively and a 82% increase since 2021”. “It may be difficult for Mr Reno Omokri to know how 46 and 82% percent was arrived at, but critical thinkers and every other Nigerian knows data can be extrapolated. “Reno Omokri is comparing Apples with Oranges. Wizkid’s audience is all over the world and not Osun State residents only, and its even a person that is not able to think deep that will make such comparison”. “Christiano Ronaldo and Messi earns 213 and 130 million USD respectively yearly, that’s about 583 billion Naira, So Mr Reno Omokri will say Christiano Ronaldo and Messi should come to Nigeria to teach about 25 States whom their yearly independent revenue is not up to 581 Billion how to generate IGR.” “Similarly Jon Rahm despite not winning any tournament is the highest paid golfer 2024 (Forbes) with $218 million earnings, this is greater than self employed taxes of all states in Nigeria including Lagos from 2019 till date,” Stella wondered. NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel now

As Gabia works towards his dream of becoming AC Milan's captain, the team finds itself in a challenging position in the Serie A standings. With strong competition from rival clubs and unpredictable results in every match, no one seems to be fully satisfied with the current state of affairs. Fans are eager to see the team climb up the rankings and reclaim their position at the top of the table, but the road ahead is fraught with obstacles and uncertainties.Ex-PM's Guwahati Years: Rs 700 Rent, Modest Apartment, And A Grand Vision Of Dr Manmohan Singh

U.S. Army beefs up short reconnaissance program with 12,000 new drones. (Red Cat Holdings) FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Army this week took steps to advance American military capabilities by ordering close to 12,000 surveillance drones small enough to fit in a backpack as the reality of battle shifts in favor of electronic warfare. Conflicts around the globe, particularly the war in Ukraine, have drastically changed how major nations think about conducting war, explained drone expert and former U.S. Army intelligence and special operations soldier Brett Velicovich to Fox News Digital. The nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine has often depicted scenes not witnessed since World War II, with children loaded onto trains, veins of trenches scarring the eastern front and renewed concern over how the geopolitics of this conflict could ensnare the entire Western world. 1,000 DAYS OF WAR IN UKRAINE AS ZELENSKYY DOUBLES DOWN ON AERIAL OPTIONS WITH ATACMS, DRONES AND MISSILES A UJ-22 Airborne (UkrJet) reconnaissance drone prepares to land during a test flight in the Kyiv region of Ukraine on Aug. 2, 2022. (Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images) But Ukraine’s scrappy response to its often outnumbered and at times outgunned reality has completely changed how major nations look at the modern-day battlefield . "Think about how we fought wars in the past," Velicovich, a Fox News contributor, said, pointing to the Vietnam War. "When you were fighting the enemy over that trench line, you didn't know who was over that hill. You saw a red hat and you fired at it." "Now you have the ability to see what's over that hill and maneuver your forces quickly based on that," he added. A report by The Wall Street Journal this week said the U.S. Army secured potentially its largest-ever purchase of small surveillance drones from Red Cat Holding’s Utah-based Teal Drones. This move is a significant step that the U.S. has been eyeing for more than a decade after terrorists first began employing small-drone tactics against the U.S. military in the Middle East. According to Velicovich, who routinely visits Ukraine to advise on drone technology, the U.S. is trailing its top adversaries like Russia and China when it comes investment in drone capabilities. Ukrainian soldiers look for a drone in a trench at their infantry position in the direction of Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, on March 10. (Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images) US BRIEFED UKRAINE AHEAD OF PUTIN'S 'EXPERIMENTAL INTERMEDIATE-RANGE BALLISTIC' ATTACK While the U.S. invested heavily in sophisticated systems like Predator and Reaper drones — which are multimillion-dollar systems designed for intelligence collection and lengthy navigation flight times and possess missile strike capabilities — it is the small, cheaply made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) which are changing battlefield dynamics. "These handheld, small UAS systems that you are able to take a drone with a bomb strapped to it [have become] basically an artillery shell now. It's guided artillery shells," Velicovich said in reference to Unmanned Aircraft Systems, which include not only the UAV, but also the controller manned from the ground. "Frankly, it's changing how countries are going to fight wars in the future, and the U.S. has been so slow to get ahead of this." It has reportedly taken the U.S. Army some 15 years to start beefing up its Short Range Reconnaissance program with these backpack-sized drones, in part because there was a mental hurdle the Department of Defense needed to push through. "It's the mentality of senior leaders," Velicovich explained. "These guys are hardened battle infantry guys. They didn't grow up with fancy technology." "It really takes a lot of people understanding, changing their thought process. And that's happening now because of the accelerating war in Ukraine, where they've seen how effective drones are," he said, noting that drones can no longer be dismissed as gimmicks or toys of the future. "Now it's real. Now it's here, the future is here," Velicovich said. "We will never fight another war without drones." The U.S. Army has acquired nearly 12,000 Black Widow drones from Red Cat's Teal Drones in a move to beef up its short-range reconnaissance capabilities as battlefield realities turn to electronic warfare. (Red Cat Holdings) Teal Drones worked to develop a UAS system based on battlefield needs identified by the U.S. Army, and eventually created the drone that has been dubbed the Black Widow, explained Red Cat CEO Jeff Thompson to Fox News Digital. BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO ANNOUNCE $275 MILLION UKRAINE WEAPONS PACKAGE THIS WEEK This sophisticated system is capable of being operated by a single man, can resist Russian jammers, has strike capabilities, and can fly in GPS-denied zones — an important factor that has been highlighted by the war in Ukraine. "The Short Range Reconnaissance drone is really going to be able to help the warfighter be more lethal and be a safer soldier," Thompson said. The U.S. Army greenlighted the purchase of nearly 12,000 drones. Each soldier kitted out with the Black Widow technology will be given what is called a "system," which includes two drones and one controller — all of which can fit in one's rucksack. Each system, including the drones and controller, costs the U.S. government about $45,000. But, as Johnson pointed out, Ukraine’s armed forces are going through about 10,000 drones a month — which suggests the U.S. will need to acquire far more than 12,000 drones. A soldier with the 58th Independent Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Ukrainian Army catches a drone while testing it so it can be used nearby as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, near Bakhmut, Ukraine, on Nov. 25, 2022. (Reuters/Leah Millis) The war in Ukraine has shown that affordably made drones, particularly FPV drones, which stands for "first-person view," can be made for as low as $1,000 a drone and frequently strapped with explosives and utilized as kamikaze drones. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP But drone warfare is about significantly more than sheer quantity — it’s a "power game." "This is a cat and mouse game," Velicovich said, explaining that drone and counter-drone technology, like jamming systems, are constantly evolving. "This is playing out at a level that most people don't realize." "It's like we were almost peering into the future," he continued. "We are seeing what's happening on the ground now, there in Ukraine, and eventually we'll have to fight a war similar to it, and we just need to be ready." Caitlin McFall is a Reporter at Fox News Digital covering Politics, U.S. and World news.

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In conclusion, the resolution passed by the South Korean National Assembly to demand the swift arrest of former Justice Minister Cho Kuk has ignited a heated debate and drawn both praise and criticism. It is a critical moment for the country as it grapples with issues of corruption, accountability, and political integrity. The world will be watching closely to see how South Korea handles this challenging situation and upholds its commitment to democracy and the rule of law.

As a British investor, the first place I think about when buying shares is the . Over the past five years, the flagship index has gone up 12%. Not bad. Then again, not that good. After all, across the pond, the index has soared during the same period. Sure, that index has benefitted from strong performance by a few specific tech shares. But even the – a closer equivalent to the Footsie in terms of the mix of companies – is up in that period. That gives me pause to thought. As an investor from Blighty, ought I to be buying more shares in the S&P 500? I think there are some good reasons for me to consider it — but also some counterarguments. Here is one pro and one con I see when it comes to me buying into S&P 500 shares. Going where the big growth opportunities are This week saw strong results from UK software group , sending its share price soaring. But that also got me thinking about how few options there are as an investor . Sage is a tech company — but not exactly at the cutting edge of market growth opportunities. It supplies accountancy software to small- and medium-sized businesses. Even after its strong performance this week, the company’s market capitalisation is under £13bn. Still, an investor who bought into Sage five years ago would be sitting on a 74% return. But compare that to a tech share I own from the S&P 500, namely ( ) ( ). Its market-cap is over $2 (around £1.6trn). Over five years, Alphabet’s performance has trounced that of Sage. The Alphabet share price has soared in that period. Those are just two examples, but I think they point to a larger conclusion. The S&P 500 is stuffed full of tech shares I think are at the cutting edge of innovation. Alphabet has a cash cow in the form of its search business, though I see a risk of market share loss to platforms like as well as regulatory concerns, perhaps ultimately forcing a breakup of the group. But it is also involved in a host of other areas, from its own short form video rival to (on YouTube) to self-driving vehicles and balloon-based Internet connectivity. Such a breadth of tech innovation from a large, proven business is simply far easier to find among S&P 500 members than on the London exchange. Investing like Warren Buffett But as British retailers from to have found to their expense, the US can be a difficult market to crack. Firms like Alphabet are US-based multinationals. So I think investing in them benefits from an understanding of the US market, from its regulatory environment to Stateside . Like , I like to stick to what I can understand when buying shares. So while I am willing to invest in some S&P 500 enterprises, my comfort zone is hunting for bargains in the market I best understand. Fortunately, right now, I think a lot of UK shares are more attractively valued than their US counterparts!

Photo gallery from the Division 2 football semifinal between Orchard Lake St. Mary’s and Birmingham GrovesDespite the disappointment, Zheng Qianwen remains determined to prove her worth and show the world that she is a force to be reckoned with in women's tennis. With her unwavering dedication to the sport and her undeniable talent, there is no doubt that she will continue to make waves on the tour and strive for greatness in the seasons to come.

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The news quickly spread among the Chinese student community, who had banded together to support the search efforts. Many expressed their relief and gratitude that Li Na was safe and thanked the authorities and volunteers who had worked tirelessly to find her.As we celebrate Wu Liufang's achievements and the overwhelming support she has received, let us also reflect on the power of unity and solidarity in uplifting individuals to achieve their dreams. By standing together and supporting one another, we can create a world where talent and hard work are recognized and celebrated.The union representing about 55,000 striking postal workers said it is “disappointed and frustrated” with Canada Post’s proposals as the labour disruption drags into its fourth week. However, in a statement Sunday afternoon, the Crown corporation told the Star that it has yet to receive a formal response from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) through the federally-appointed mediator after its latest proposal on Friday. “We continue to operate within a confidential process, which was agreed to by Canada Post and CUPW,” Canada Post wrote in a statement. “While we strongly disagree with the responses the union has shared publicly, we encourage CUPW to share their positions through the formal process.” In an email to the Star, CUPW said it “respects” the bargaining process and noted that its representatives met with the mediator Saturday afternoon to discuss the proposals, which they argue contain “drastic changes and rollbacks that no union in the world would ever accept.” CPP and OAS cheques will still be delivered. However, cheques for many social assistance “We urge Canada Post to bring forward proposals that reflect the value of its workforce,” the union said. “While no counterproposal has been made yet, CUPW negotiators remain committed to working toward a fair deal and are ready to return to the table.” Details of the proposals exchanged between the two sides during the mediation process have not been shared publicly. The Crown corporation said it remains committed to getting people “back to work.” “Our proposals include significant moves to close the gap on key issues like weekend delivery, pensions and wages to reach new agreements,” a Canada Post spokesperson said. The strike began on Nov. 15 and will hit the four-week mark this Friday. In the last three weeks, most mail and parcels have not been processed or delivered, except for some government cheques and documents . Both parties have been informally communicating via the meditator to find a solution, but have not been back to the official bargaining table since talks were suspended last week. As the strike continues, especially amid a crucial holiday period for many small businesses and customers, pressure has been building on the federal government to step in. But in a statement on Saturday, Ottawa signalled it’s not planning to intervene and force the postal employees back to work through binding arbitration. “We urge the parties to get back to the negotiating table,” Matthieu Perrotin, press secretary to Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon, stated in an email to the Star Saturday morning. “Parties must do the work necessary to reach a deal, as Canadians are counting on them. Those with passports being held by Service Canada can arrange to pick them up in person, “Negotiated agreements are always the best way forward,” he wrote. CUPW president Jan Simpson told the Star in an interview Saturday that the government not intervening is a “good thing.” The union had called for a cumulative wage hike of 24 per cent over four years, while the company previously countered with wage increases totalling 11.5 per cent over four years and additional paid leave, while protecting the defined benefit pension and job security provisions. “The proposals that they put forward are not adequate. This strike highlights there’s so many unresolved systemic issues. And it’s not an overreach of the unions to try to fix these,” Simpson said. With files from Josh Rubin and Diana ZlomislicSAN DIEGO, Nov. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Wolfspeed, Inc. WOLF securities between August 16, 2023 and November 6, 2024, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until January 17, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Wolfspeed class action lawsuit. Captioned Zagami v. Wolfspeed, Inc. , No. 24-cv-01395 (N.D.N.Y.), the Wolfspeed class action lawsuit charges Wolfspeed as well as certain of Wolfspeed's top executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Wolfspeed class action lawsuit, please provide your information here: https://www.rgrdlaw.com/cases-wolfspeed-class-action-lawsuit-wolf.html You can also contact attorneys J.C. Sanchez or Jennifer N. Caringal of Robbins Geller by calling 800/449-4900 or via e-mail at info@rgrdlaw.com . CASE ALLEGATIONS : Wolfspeed operates as a bandgap semiconductor company that focuses on silicon carbide and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies. The Wolfspeed class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Wolfspeed's optimistic claims of potential growth of its Mohawk Valley fabrication facility and general demand for Wolfspeed's 200mm wafers in the electronic vehicle market fell short of reality; and (ii) Wolfspeed had overstated demand for its key product and placed undue reliance on purported design wins while the Mohawk Valley facility's growth had begun to taper before recognizing the $100 million revenue per quarter allegedly achievable with only 20% utilization of the fabrication, let alone the promised $2 billion revenue purportedly achievable by the facility. The Wolfspeed class action lawsuit further alleges that on November 6, 2024, Wolfspeed announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, revealing that 20% utilization of the Mohawk Valley fabrication facility would result in 30% to 50% below the $100 million mark defendants had claimed, attributing the results and lowered guidance to "demand . . . ramp[ing] more slowly than we originally anticipated" as "EV customers revise their launch time lines as the market works through this transition period." On this news, the price of Wolfspeed stock fell more than 39%, according to the complaint. THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS : The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired Wolfspeed securities during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Wolfspeed class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Wolfspeed class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Wolfspeed class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the Wolfspeed class action lawsuit. ABOUT ROBBINS GELLER : Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is one of the world's leading law firms representing investors in securities fraud cases. Our Firm has been #1 in the ISS Securities Class Action Services rankings for six out of the last ten years for securing the most monetary relief for investors. We recovered $6.6 billion for investors in securities-related class action cases – over $2.2 billion more than any other law firm in the last four years. With 200 lawyers in 10 offices, Robbins Geller is one of the largest plaintiffs' firms in the world and the Firm's attorneys have obtained many of the largest securities class action recoveries in history, including the largest securities class action recovery ever – $7.2 billion – in In re Enron Corp. Sec. Litig. Please visit the following page for more information: https://www.rgrdlaw.com/services-litigation-securities-fraud.html Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Services may be performed by attorneys in any of our offices. Contact: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP J.C. Sanchez, Jennifer N. Caringal 655 W. Broadway, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101 800-449-4900 info@rgrdlaw.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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it's the wedding season, and Bollywood too isn't untouched by it. Recently, Bollywood stars were spotted attending a high-profile wedding in the city. Actor-couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan made the heads turns when they attended the wedding. Both Aishwarya and Abhishek twinned in black outfits. While the actress opted for a suit, Abhishek was seen in a bandhgala which he paired with trousers. One of the photos, shows Aishwarya shaking hands with the groom as she congratulated the couple. Abhishek and Aishwarya's Dhoom 2 co-star Hrithik Roshan also arrived at the event with his lady love Saba Azad. While the actor was dressed in a black T-shirt under a blazer and pants, Saba donned a black outfit too. Hrithik's father Rajesh Roshan was also part of the festivities. Veteran actor Jeetendra also attended the event with his daughter, producer Ektaa Kapoor was seen in a pink suit. The senior actor wore a bandhgala which he paired with pants. Actor Aditya Roy Kapur was seen in a white shirt under a blazer and trousers. Actress Vidya Balan looked stunning in a green saree and matching blouse. Pictures from the wedding were shared on social media by the official handle of the wedding planner. The caption for a post read, "The reception was graced by the presence of Bollywood royalty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, who added their signature glamour to the evening. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Hockey legend, Dhanraj Pillai also attended, blessing the couple with their warm presence. The Roshan family, Hrithik Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, and Rajesh Roshan, added to the grandeur of the occasion". Meanwhile, Abhishek was recently seen in the theatrical movie I Want To Talk. Hrithik will be next seen in War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji. The film also stars Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. He was last seen in Fighter alongside Anil Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Bollywood, Entertainment News and around the world.

NoneThere are times when a postseason bowl seems like the first game of next year for the participating teams. That cliche means something a little different for NC State and East Carolina. The Wolfpack and Pirates face each other in the Military Bowl on Saturday in Annapolis, Maryland. Then they'll see each other again in about eight months. NC State opens the 2025 season at home against ECU on Aug. 30. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention