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After a heart-wrenching 42 hours fearing her teenage daughter was dead, Amy Walsh has received the best Christmas present of all: "I have my girl". 19-year-old Maia Johnston left Walsh's Upper Hutt home on Saturday night, and was found on Monday afternoon in the bushy hills surrounding Totara Park where she had fallen down a waterfall, breaking her leg, multiple ribs, and suffering facial injuries . "Got lost in mountains and fell down [an] almost two storey waterfall, couldn't walk my way out and I'll be in hospital for a while," she posted on social media on Tuesday morning. The search for the missing teen began on Saturday, which Walsh said had started out as "a really great day". Saturday Johnston, her siblings and her best friend Keri had travelled down from Hamilton to celebrate an early whānau Christmas. Johnston and Keri had been to the park in the early evening and sat chatting on the doorstep when they returned, Walsh said. Saturday 21 December 8pm "Maia said to Keri about 8 o'clock, 'I just need some time by myself'," said Walsh. That was not unusual, and Johnston had not been upset, she said. "There was nothing out of character to need a bit of fresh air. So she's walked off with just a vape." Saturday 21 December 8.30pm Keri realised Johnston had left her phone behind, and went looking for her friend in the pouring rain. Saturday 21 December 9pm Walsh got in the car to find what she thought would be "two wet girls" at the park - but only Keri was there. They had no idea where Johnston was - and Johnston did not know the area at all. Saturday 21 December 9.40pm Walsh calls the police and reports her daughter missing. She posts on a local Facebook page too, and locals brave the weather to search the area through the night. Sunday 22 December There's no sign of Johnston, the search continues and a plea goes out for more help. An online group chat is created with people from Totara Park, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Stokes Valley and further afield wanting to join the search, which grows to more than 70 people. They knock on doors throughout Totara Park, and put the call out for CCTV footage, in a bid to piece together Johnston's movements. By midnight, Walsh is exhausted, having searched for 27 hours straight. She finally goes home to sleep so she can continue looking for her daughter on Monday. Some volunteers told RNZ they were out searching until 3am on Monday. Monday 23 December 10am A base is set up at the Totara Park School Hall in an effort to better co-ordinate the search. Organisers Penny Clash and Susan Stevenson spoke with people about where they had been, directed their next search areas, and documented everything on a whiteboard. Dozens of people were in and out of the hall, and after flyers arrived, some were tasked with letterbox drops. Police officers arrive and park up at the hall too, with Clash and Stevenson feeding them any information they get from searchers, including CCTV footage. A police search and rescue team, and volunteers continue searching throughout Totara Park, including the bushy hills surrounding the suburb. Monday 23 December 1.30pm A police search and rescue team finds Johnston in the hills above Cannon Point Road. She had a broken leg and ribs, and a split lip, but was "cracking jokes" with her rescuers, said Walsh. Walsh is at the hall when police deliver the news her daughter has been found alive. She told RNZ she was in disbelief - and other volunteers said when police made the announcement, there was a brief silence before they erupted, sharing tears and hugs. Walsh and whānau headed to the bottom of the hill where Johnston would be brought out. It's a bit of a wait, as a special stretcher had to be delivered from Wellington Hospital. 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SAN FRANCISCO—Google on Wednesday unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence designed to tackle more of the work and thinking done by humans as it tries to stay on the technology’s cutting edge while also trying to fend off regulatory threats to its empire. The next generation of Google’s AI is being packaged under the Gemini umbrella, which was unveiled a year ago. Google is framing its release of Gemini 2.0 as a springboard for AI agents built to interpret images shown through a smartphone, perform a variety of tedious chores, remember the conversations consumers have with people, help video game players plot strategy and even tackle the task of doing online searches. In a blog post, Google CEO Sundar Pichai predicted the technology contained in Gemini 2.0 will “understand more about the world around you, think multiple steps ahead and take action on your behalf, with your supervision.” It’s a similar goal being pursued by hard-charging rivals such as OpenAI, with its chatGPT technology, and industry powerhouse such as Microsoft with a variety of similar tools on its Windows software. A lot of Google’s latest AI technology will initially be confined to test groups and subscribers who pay $20 per month for Gemini Advanced, but some features will be made available through its search engine and mobile apps. Google is planning wider releases next year that will include the technology popping up in its smorgasbord of free products, including its Chrome browser, digital maps and YouTube. Besides trying to outshine OpenAI and other ambitious startups, Google is also trying to stay a step ahead of Apple as that trendsetting company begins to blend AI into its latest iPhones and other devices. After releasing a software update enabling the first bundle of the iPhone’s “Apple Intelligence” features that spruced up the device’s Siri assistant, another batch of the AI technology came out with a free software update that was also released on Wednesday. APReplica enables Fortune 100 financial, business and healthcare institutions and Federal agencies such as the US Army and Defense Innovation Unit to securely engage in high risk cyber activities without compromising productivity. 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In addition, Don Duet , Former Head of Technology at Goldman Sachs, and Tim Estes , founder of Angel Kids AI and former CEO at Digital Reasoning, will be joining the advisory board, complementing an already strong team including: Christopher Caine (CEO – Mercator XXI), Gary Cubbage (fmr. EVP – Booz Allen Hamilton ), Nick Donofrio (fmr. EVP Innovation – IBM), Todd Helfrich (VP Federal – Censys). The Replica platform offers Secure Environments-as-a-Service, revolutionizing how organizations protect and enable high risk activities. This includes targeting Russian misinformation campaigns in Ukraine , safe testing of new tech with proprietary data, disrupting financial scams and fraud aimed at seniors, and identifying and mitigating insider threats within organizations, among other scenarios. 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Richmond Edem Kpotosu, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Ho Central, has vowed to propel his constituency forward under the administration of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). During a recent thank-you health walk with constituents, Kpotosu emphasized the significance of the NDC’s victory, calling it a strong affirmation for the people of Ghana. Reflecting on the NDC’s track record, Kpotosu highlighted several key initiatives that have benefited the region in the past, including the provision of portable drinking water to local communities, the creation of opportunities for the youth, and advancements in addressing chronic power shortages (Dumsor). He also mentioned the construction of educational facilities such as the E-Blocks and the expansion of healthcare services through the development of hospitals. Kpotosu drew comparisons to the administration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, asserting that the previous government failed to adequately address critical infrastructure needs during their time in power. In his speech, Kpotosu reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the challenges facing the Ho Central constituency, including improved infrastructure, economic opportunities, and better access to social services. He pledged to ensure that all communities within the constituency benefit from transformative development. Additionally, Kpotosu promised to make himself highly accessible to constituents. He revealed plans to establish an office space for administrative work, offering a platform where residents can raise their concerns and work with him to find solutions. His focus, he emphasized, is on being a hands-on and responsive representative for the people of Ho Central.South Korea has voted to impeach its acting president Han Duck-soo, two weeks after parliament voted to impeach its President Yoon Suk Yeol, the BBC reported. A total of 192 lawmakers voted for his impeachment, more than the 151 votes needed for it to succeed. Prime Minister Han took over the role after President Yoon was impeached by parliament following his failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3. Han was supposed to lead the country out of its political turmoil, but opposition MPs argued that he was refusing demands to complete Yoon's impeachment process. Chaos erupted in parliament as the vote was held on Friday. Lawmakers from Yoon and Han's ruling People Power Party (PPP) protested after National Assembly speaker Woo Won-shik announced that only 151 votes would be needed to pass the impeachment bill. This meant that, unlike the 200 votes required for Yoon's impeachment, no votes from ruling lawmakers would be needed this time for Han to be impeached in parliament. Ruling party MPs gathered in the middle of the voting chamber chanting, "invalid!" and "abuse of power!" in response, and called for the speaker to step down. Most of them boycotted the vote. The opposition first filed an impeachment motion against Han on Thursday after he blocked the appointment of three judges that parliament had chosen to oversee Yoon's case. Korea's Constitutional Court is typically made up of a nine-member bench. At least six judges must uphold Yoon's impeachment in order for the decision to be upheld.

DETROIT — Jaden Ivey hit a jumper as time expired to give the Detroit Pistons a 102-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. The Raptors took a 98-96 lead on RJ Barrett's 3-pointer with 1:47 left, but Ivey's driving layup tied it with 1:07 to go. After both teams missed, Isaiah Stewart got free for a go-ahead dunk, but Scottie Barnes hit a layup in traffic to make it 100-100 with 22.3 seconds to play. The Pistons called a timeout to set up the play. Ivey ran the clock down before driving past Ochai Agbaji for an off-balance jumper from the right baseline. Ivey finished with 25 points as the Pistons broke a three-game losing streak. Barnes led the Raptors with 31 points and Barrett added 17. Takeaways Raptors: Barnes scored 20 points in the first half on 8-for-16 shooting including 3 of 8 on 3-pointers. The other four Raptors starters combined for eight points on 2-for-15 shooting, including 0 for 5 on 3-pointers. Toronto managed a 48-48 tie at halftime thanks to 20 points from the bench. Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) tries going to the basket against Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (45) and center Jakob Poeltl (19) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Detroit. Credit: AP/Duane Burleson Pistons: Cade Cunningham (hip) missed his second straight game, but Ausur Thompson returned after missing eight months with blood-clotting issues. Thompson, who last played on March 9, received a loud ovation from the crowd when he checked in late in the first quarter. Key moment The Pistons led 26-11 with four minutes left in the first quarter, but the Raptors went on a 29-9 run over the next 10 minutes to take a 40-35 lead midway through the second. Key stat Toronto dominated the rebounding battle, especially in the second half. They finished with 23 offensive rebounds to Detroit's six. In the second half, they rebounded 53% of their own missed shots and 71% of Detroit's misses. Up next Both teams return to action on Wednesday night. The Pistons are in Memphis while the Raptors visit New Orleans. Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) looks to shoot against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Detroit. Credit: AP/Duane Burleson __ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba

(The Center Square) – The University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents has recommended a number of new and revised policies for its institutions, such as a commitment to institutional neutrality, the prohibiting of DEI tactics, and a mandatory education in America’s founding documents. The University System of Georgia (USG) is made up of Georgia’s 26 public colleges and universities as well as Georgia Archives and the Georgia Public Library Service. “USG institutions shall remain neutral on social and political issues unless such an issue is directly related to the institution’s core mission,” the board’s proposed revisions read . “Ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements,” will be banned from admissions processes and decisions, employment processes and decisions, and institution orientation and training for both students and employees. “No applicant for admission shall be asked to or required to affirmatively ascribe to or opine about political beliefs, affiliations, ideals, or principles, as a condition for admission,” the new policy states. Additionally, USG will hire based on a person’s qualifications and ability. “The basis and determining factor” for employment will be “that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered.” Beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, the school’s civic instruction will require students to study founding American documents among other things. USG students will learn from the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights, the Articles of Confederation, the Federalist Papers, the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail, as well as the Georgia Constitution and Bill of Rights. When reached for comment, the Board of Regents told The Center Square that “these proposed updates strengthen USG’s academic communities.” The recommended policies allow a campus environment “where people have the freedom to share their thoughts and learn from one another through objective scholarship and inquiry,” and “reflect an unyielding obligation to protect freedom, provide quality higher education and promote student success,” the board said. The board told The Center Square that it proposed strengthening “the requirements for civics instruction” with the inclusion of “foundational primary sources” because of higher education’s duty to students. Colleges and universities “must prepare [students] to be contributing members of society and to understand the ideals of freedom and democracy that make America so exceptional,” the board said. As for ditching DEI, the board explained that “equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of USG.” “The proposed revisions among other things would make clear that student admissions and employee hiring should be based on a person’s qualifications, not his or her beliefs,” the board said. The Board of Regents also said it wants to “ensure [its] institutions remain neutral on social and political issues while modeling what it looks like to promote viewpoint diversity, create campus cultures where students and faculty engage in civil discourse, and the open exchange of ideas is the norm.” USG’s Board of Regents recently urged the NCAA to ban transgender-identifying men from participating in women’s sports, in line with the NAIA rules, The Center Square previously reported .

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Kirk Herbstreit's dogs have become the highlight of many College GameDay broadcasts. This week, the popular ESPN show travelled to Ohio State University, ahead of the No. 2 Buckeyes' college football match-up against the Indiana Hoosiers. And Herbstreit's dog, Peter, looked right at home. In fact, he might have been a bit too comfortable - causing chaos during Pat McAfee 's Kicking Contest. The mini game, in it's second season, sees a fan attempt a 33-yard field goal in front of a large crowd live on ESPN. If they successfully complete the kick, they are awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars from McAfee himself. This week, a contestant stepped up with a rather unique attempt. Carson, wearing an Ohio State Buckeyes hoodie, tried to convert the kick with no shoes on. His decision impressed McAfee, who raved about the 'barefoot' attempt. But as he stepped up to make a $400,000 kick - which would win $200,000 for himself and $200,000 for charity - Carson was iced by Peter the dog. Herbstreit's pup made his presence felt, strutting around the kicking area. "Jeez, Peter, you're icing this kick... You've got no chance, you've got Peter all in your brain, this is a part of kicking," McAfee said, while Herbstreit joked that the dog was ready to block the attempt. Unsurprisingly, with so much going on, the kick was fluffed. But spotting a moment of TV gold, McAfee decided to up the ante, offering a second kick for $500,000. "With the dog, the people, the barefoot, your first attempt was wonderful. Can you put it through now?" the former NFL star asked. The answer? No. Carson's second kick was worse than his first, and the $500,000 prize was not claimed. "This guy sucks, that's what I thought," McAfee concluded, adding that he will donate $100,000 to charity regardless. Perhaps there was too much going on for the poor kicker, especially with Peter causing chaos. But we're expecting to see a lot more of him moving forward. Herbstreit's late dog, Ben, became an internet sensation over the last year as he regularly featured on Thursday Night Football and College GameDay broadcasts. The analyst documented his trips across the nation with Ben on social media, and fans fell in love with the 10-year-old golden retriever as he made himself at home by the desk or in the booth. Sadly, Ben passed away earlier this month after a battle with cancer, but that doesn't mean Herbstreit is on his own. He has now made his younger dog, Peter, his travel companion - and the puppy is already fitting right in.