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a whole new world philippines Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter dead at 100Brussels, Belgium: EU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use the same charger came into force on Saturday, in a change Brussels said will cut costs and waste. Manufacturers are now obliged to fit devices sold in the 27-nation bloc with a USB-C, the port chosen by the European Union as the common standard for charging electronic tools. "Starting today, all new mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, speakers, keyboards and many other electronics sold in the EU will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port," the EU Parliament wrote on social media X. The EU has said the single charger rule will simplify the life of Europeans and slash costs for consumers. By allowing consumers to purchase a new device without a new charger, it will also reduce the mountain of obsolete chargers, the bloc has argued. The law was first approved in 2022 following a tussle with US tech giant Apple. It allowed companies until December 28 this year to adapt. Makers of laptops will have extra time, from early 2026, to also follow suit. Most devices already use these cables, but Apple was more than a little reluctant. The firm said in 2021 that such regulation "stifles innovation", but by September last year it had begun shipping phones with the new port. Makers of electronic consumer items in Europe had agreed on a single charging norm from dozens on the market a decade ago under a voluntary agreement with the European Commission. But Apple, the world's biggest seller of smartphones, refused to abide by it and ditch its Lightning ports. Other manufacturers kept their alternative cables going, meaning there were about half a dozen types knocking around, creating a jumble of cables for consumers. USB-C ports can charge at up to 100 Watts, transfer data up to 40 gigabits per second, and can serve to hook up to external displays. At the time of its approval, the commission said the law was expected to save at least 200 million euros ($208 million) per year and cut more than a thousand tonnes of EU electronic waste every year. "It's time for THE charger," the European Commission wrote on X on Saturday. "It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need."

49ers make change to All-Pro defender's status on the eve of their Week 17 matchup with LionsInventus Mining (CVE:IVS) Trading Down 21.1% – Should You Sell?Amazon is investing an additional $4 billion in the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic as major technology companies rush to fund generative AI. This will bring Amazon’s total investment in Anthropic – which began last year - to $8 billion. Anthropic said the Seattle-based tech giant will maintain its position as a minority investor in the startup, which was founded by former leaders of the Microsoft-linked OpenAI. Under the deal, Amazon said the San Francisco-based Anthropic will now name Amazon’s cloud computing unit, Amazon Web Services, as its “primary training partner.” It will also use two AWS chips to train and deploy its future foundational models, the advanced systems that underpin general-purpose AI services like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard chatbot. “We’ve been impressed by Anthropic’s pace of innovation and commitment to responsible development of generative AI, and look forward to deepening our collaboration,” Matt Garman, the AWS CEO, said in a statement included in Amazon’s announcement. The relationship between Big Tech companies and AI startups has received scrutiny from regulators in the U.S. and abroad. However, Amazon got some good news in September when Britain’s competition watchdog said Anthropic's revenue and its combined market share with Amazon in Britain were not big enough to require an in-depth investigation under the country’s merger rules.Jimmy Carter Dies: Longest-Living U.S. President Was 100

By Ron Marvel Star Correspondent First-year Cloudland boys basketball coach Cody McClain earned his first high school win Tuesday night, though it wasn’t easy, as a feisty Happy Valley team fought until the final buzzer. Highlander Bryce Birchfield got his squad on the board early with a layup to give his team the early lead. Trailing 11-2, Warrior Zack Rose grabbed a loose ball and drove hard to the rim, drawing a foul and completing a three-point play to cut the Highlanders’ lead to 11-5. Cooper Smith hit a long 3-pointer to push the lead back out to 10 points, ending the period at 17-7. The Warriors clawed back into the contest, breaking through the Highlanders’ press and finding Ron Paul Parker under the bucket to cut the lead to 17-9. Happy Valley continued chipping away at Cloudland’s lead as Parker found Grady Goulds on the baseline for an easy bucket, trimming the lead to four at the 1:55 mark of the second period. Leading by two, the Highlanders extended their lead when Nick Caraway went up over two defenders to grab an offensive rebound and sank a short jumper, making the score 21-17 at halftime. The Warriors reduced the lead to two early in the third quarter when Parker hit a pair of free throws at the 5:40 mark. The Highlanders responded with a 9-0 run, sparked by a Smith jumper from eight feet. Attempting to rally, Austin Stines knocked down a shot from the left baseline to cut the lead to 30-23. However, Cloudland answered with seven straight points, going up by 14. Uriah Jarrett led the charge with eight points in the decisive third period. Although trailing, the Warriors kept fighting. Colby Cash hit a 3-pointer to cut Cloudland’s lead to five at the 3:31 mark of the final period. The Highlanders slowed the game down with disciplined perimeter play. Cass Turbyfill came off the bench to provide a crucial bucket, pushing the lead to 12 at 46-34. Despite foul trouble late in the game, Cloudland’s bench players held off the Warriors for the win. Parker led the Warriors with 12 points. However, Happy Valley missed opportunities at the free-throw line, going just 12-for-37. The Highlanders were led by Jarrett, who scored 12 points, while Smith added 11. After the game, Coach McClain reflected on the experience gained by his young team. “We are so young we have to learn to punch back when we get punched,” McClain said. “Learning to win means getting punched in the mouth but punching back—it’s part of the process.” Girls varsity – Highlanders 51, Warriors 8 A dominant Cloudland defense flexed its muscle in an overwhelming performance, rolling past the Lady Warriors. The Lady Highlanders’ press forced multiple turnovers, leading to points in transition. Makinna Shell led Cloudland with 17 points, while MaKenzie Street added nine. Nine different Lady Highlanders scored in the contest as Coach Matt Birchfield gave his reserves valuable minutes. Senior Cayden Anderson scored six points in the loss for the Lady Warriors. After the game, Coach Birchfield praised his team’s defensive intensity. “A lot of depth tonight—we played 10 kids with just tenacious defense,” Birchfield said. “We have to play that up-tempo way with strong effort. When we play that intense on defense, it gets our offense going.”Ashley Coleman has resigned as executive director of the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Center, which will "temporarily pause" some programs.

THE use of cash has grown for the second year in a row, amid worries that more businesses are refusing to accept notes and coins. Cash was used in 19.9 per cent of all UK transactions in 2023 — up from 18.8 per cent the previous year, according to British Retail Consortium figures. 3 Use of cash is growing - amid concerns businesses are refusing to accept notes and coins Credit: Getty The increase is a shift from a long-running trend of people switching to digital payments and debit cards. The BRC credited the rise to the cost-of-living crisis — with many people finding it easier to budget their outgoings in physical cash. The Treasury Select Committee is examining if there should be rules to force businesses to accept cash, amid a rise in the number of outlets that have already switched to contactless only. There are growing concerns they exclude many vulnerable people. A submission to the inquiry by VISA found that in 2019 over 15 per cent of people with an income under £10,000 a year relied completely on cash to pay for goods and services, compared with less than 2.5 per cent of all higher income groups READ MORE BUSINESS NEWS NO MORR COSTS Morrisons boss blasts Budget 'avalanche' amid warnings of higher prices BUDGET FALLOUT 'I wouldn't trust govt to do my shopping', fumes AO World boss on tax raid But there are also warnings that cash-only businesses such as nail bars and car washes are fuelling modern slavery and illegal immigration. Bas Javid, director general of immigration enforcement at the Home Office, said at the weekend some businesses rejected card payments to disguise illegal working. The Select Committee yesterday heard that physical cash is essential for victims and survivors of economic and domestic abuse. Deidre Cartwright, of Surviving Economic Abuse, told MPs: “It’s a means for them to escape an abuser — especially when that abuser can track them through a bank account.” Most read in Business NO MORR COSTS Morrisons boss blasts Budget 'avalanche' amid warnings of higher prices REYNOLD'S VOW Food will not be on table in any trade deal talks with US, says Business Sec FAST FOOD Tesco ramps up speedy deliveries so customers can get orders in just 20 minutes REEVES SLAMMED Chancellor’s business tax raid will 'add up to 15p to price of a pint' Concerns have also been raised about a growing number of council car parks that only accept payments made using unreliable phone apps . Ron Delnevo, of the Payment Choice Alliance, told the hearing: “I know older friends who’ve stopped going to places because they couldn’t park without an app.” Millions on low-incomes to get cost of living payments as Rachel Reeves reveals £1billion Autumn Budget boost Cash debate By Dame Meg Hillier SHOULD there be rules to force certain businesses and services to always accept physical cash? My committee heard from a carer to a wife with MS, who relies on cash to put money aside for bills. A supermarket worker told of the difficulty partially sighted customers have paying digitally at checkouts. Charity Mencap stressed how people with learning disabilities often use cash to guard from card scams. But corner shops have argued they should make their own decisions, and stress the cost of handling cash. The previous Government said no to rules for cash. We are yet to hear if this Government feels the same. NUKE KID ON THE BLOCK 3 First nuclear reactor for a generation is fitted to British power station, Hinkley Point A 500-ton steel reactor was fitted into Britain’s first nuclear power station in 30 years yesterday. The 42ft reactor pressure vessel was installed at Hinkley Point C in Somerset, which EDF says will generate power for three million homes . The project, which is due to start generating power in 2029, has been hampered by political wrangling, Covid and supply chain problems. The delayed start has caused concerns about Britain’s energy security. EDF and Centrica yesterday said they will keep four ageing nuclear power stations running to ensure there is a low blackout risk. Chris O’Shea, chief executive of Centrica, said: “Power generation that doesn’t depend on the sun shining and the wind blowing is essential to keeping the lights on.” B&M SICK AS A DOG BURBERRY has launched legal action against B&M in a trademark dispute. B&M had sold “Furberry” branded pet items, including dog bowls, toys, blankets, mats and beds this year. The items featured a print with red, white and black checks on a beige background, strikingly similar to Burberry’s famous check print. It says the discount chain was falsely representing its goods as Burberry, Sky News reported. OZ CALL FOR MINE GIANT RIO 3 Rio Tinto has come under fresh attack from an activist investor Credit: Getty MINING giant Rio Tinto has come under fresh attack from an activist investor pushing it to scrap its main London listing and focus on Australia instead. Palliser Capital yesterday published an open letter to Rio Tinto’s board arguing the dual-listed structure has been a “failure for shareholders”. The UK hedge fund, which has a £197million stake in the miner, urged it to follow BHP and drop its dual listing. The loss of Rio Tinto would be a big blow to the London Stock Exchange and many pension tracker funds would be forced to sell stock if it was no longer in the FTSE 100. The Exchange is in crisis after facing the worst exodus of firms in 14 years, with 45 companies removed from the market in takeovers, according to Bloomberg. The value of the UK PLC market is shrinking because there have not been any big listings to replace the losses. PETROL 'AT PEAK' BRITAIN has hit “peak petrol” and the number of cars needing to be filled up at the pumps will almost halve over the next decade, says a report. Auto Trader estimates there were 18.7million petrol cars this year, but that will slump to 11.1million by 2034. It predicts a “seismic shift” towards electric vehicles as they become cheaper, from 1.25million EVs to 13.7million in the next decade. It expects the share of EVs to rise to 23 per cent next year, below the Government’s eco-mandate of 28 per cent. Budget gloom THE services industry has almost ground to a halt since the Budget, with firms hiking prices and freezing hiring and investment to cover costs, a survey found. Read more on the Scottish Sun DECEMBER MISERY Scots face blizzards and travel chaos as weather map reveals 75mph storm CHOC OFF Mums fume at Poundland’s ‘rotten’ advent calendar they thought was ‘for dogs’ Business confidence has slumped to its lowest in two years, the influential S&P UK services purchasing managers index revealed yesterday. S&P Global's Tim Moore said: “Worries about the impact of policies in the Budget were widely reported as leading to a gloomier assessment of investment prospects and the broader UK economic outlook.”

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