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super jili 168 This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting items, which you can jump to with the links below: All 56 states and territories have received approvals on their initial proposals for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding as of this week. Texas was the final state to see this approval, enabling the state to access funding up to the amount it was allocated — more than $3.3 billion. With these initial proposals approved, BEAD-eligible entities in U.S. states and territories can now start to access funding and move into planning implementations. More information about what the BEAD Program rollout will look like in Texas can be found on the state comptroller’s . Although many policy changes are expected to take place under a new presidential administration, BEAD Program buildouts are unlikely to be disrupted, . The program, designed to be a 10-year project, was created with the expectation of changes in political leadership. One change that is possible, though, is that the BEAD program may become more “technology neutral” under a new administration, shifting away from a fiber-only — or fiber-preferred — model to include other options for communications infrastructure. This could open up the possibility of seeing more satellite systems. The BEAD Program was established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a historic piece of legislation that celebrated the of its passage this week. Since the passage of the IIJA, the federal government has announced $568 billion for more than 66,000 projects nationwide. The legislation has led to significant investment in infrastructure, from roads and bridges to broadband. Under the current administration, 2.4 million homes and businesses have been connected to high-speed Internet for the first time. Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr to serve as FCC chairman. Carr will take over the position from former Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, who was first appointed to serve as acting chair in and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as permanent chair . The FCC is typically , creating a sort of political gridlock at times. As such, the leadership change under a new administration does not come as a surprise, but industry reactions are mixed. Rosenworcel herself has congratulated Carr on the appointment to the position, stating that she is confident in his understanding of the staff, the responsibilities of the chair position, and the importance of U.S. leadership in communications. Three days after issuing that , Rosenworcel her intention to depart from the FCC on Jan. 20. Another FCC commissioner, Anna M. Gomez, said in a statement that she is looking forward to working alongside Carr to “ensure we faithfully implement the Communications Act and other Congressional mandates to serve the public.” David Dorwart, chair of the National Lifeline Association, optimism in the opportunity to work with Carr to reform and refund the Universal Service Fund and the . The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation’s Director of Broadband and Spectrum Policy Joe Kane urged the FCC in a statement to prioritize policy that will mitigate the digital divide and avoid FCC overreach: “An agenda of careful adherence to the limited jurisdiction of the FCC will be essential.” Lilian Coral, head of the Open Technology Institute and vice president of technology and democracy programs at New America, issued a statement that was less neutral: “We fiercely disagree with many of Commissioner Carr’s positions and statements,” the statement reads, noting the organization’s goal of finding areas of agreement while underlining its commitment to defending policies that promote competition and protect consumers. Carr is eager to work with the new administration, committing in a to stop work on “any partisan or controversial matter and focus on the transition.” In state news, the North Carolina Department of Information and Technology Division of Broadband and Digital Equity has announced a partnership with NC 211 in order to better help state residents access resources to support digital inclusion. NC 211 plays a critical role in connecting residents with local services, especially in the case of an emergency, and Internet access and technical support will now be included in the services on which it informs the public. "The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has underscored how challenging it is when you cannot access online information and services," said NCDIT Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Jim Weaver in a emphasizing that this partnership will help address that challenge. In other state news, applications are now open for the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband’s new Computer Labs Program. The initiative will leverage $2 million in grants to help local governments and partners create and expand computer labs and centers in the state. This program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The majority of individuals served by these facilities must be members of one or more underserved population categories: people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, people who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated, or veterans. Applications will close Nov. 29. Information is on the Office of Statewide Broadband Grant Programs . The National Digital Inclusion Alliance has the inaugural awardees of the organization’s new Seven Star Communities program. The program was to recognize native entities for their digital inclusion work. It is also intended to act as a knowledge-sharing resource for best practices by and for tribal entities. The following native nations and communities have been recognized: Alliance for Navajo Broadband, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Gila River Indian Community, Gila River Telecommunications Inc., Hoopa Valley Public Utilities District, Jemez Pueblo Tribal Network, Mohawk Networks LLC, and Sṕq́ńiʔ Broadband Services. One of those entities, the Gila River Indian Community, is .

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BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) ("Cerence AI”), a global industry leader in AI for transportation, today announced that, in connection with Antonio ("Tony”) Rodriquez's recent appointment as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective November 29, 2024, the Company granted Mr. Rodriquez 313,283 time-based restricted stock units and 313,283 performance-based restricted stock units. The time-based restricted stock units will vest in three equal installments on each of October 1, 2025, October 1, 2026, and October 1, 2027, in each case subject to Mr. Rodriquez's continued service with the Company through the applicable vesting date. The performance-based restricted stock units will be earned based on the achievement of the Company's performance metrics for each of fiscal year 2025, 2026 and 2027 with one-third of the total performance-based restricted stock units eligible to be earned for each fiscal year, subject to Mr. Rodriquez's continued service with the Company through such vesting date. All of these awards were granted as an inducement material to Mr. Rodriquez entering into employment with the Company pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules. To learn more about Cerence AI, visit www.cerence.ai , and follow the company on LinkedIn . About Cerence Inc. Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ: CRNC) is a global industry leader in creating intuitive, seamless, AI-powered experiences across automotive and transportation. Leveraging decades of innovation and expertise in voice, generative AI, and large language models, Cerence powers integrated experiences that create safer, more connected, and more enjoyable journeys for drivers and passengers alike. With more than 500 million cars shipped with Cerence technology, the company partners with leading automakers, transportation OEMs, and technology companies to advance the next generation of user experiences. Cerence is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with operations globally and a worldwide team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation. For more information, visit www.cerence.ai . Contact Information Kate Hickman | Tel: 339-215-4583 | Email: [email protected]

ROME (AP) — Robert Lewandowski joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in Champions League history with 100 or more goals. But Erling Haaland is on a faster pace than anyone by boosting his total to 46 goals at age 24 on Tuesday. Still, Haaland's brace wasn't enough for Manchester City in a 3-3 draw with Feyenoord that extended the Premier League champion's winless streak to six matches. Lewandowski’s early penalty kick started Barcelona off to a 3-0 win over previously unbeaten Brest to move into second place in the new single-league format. The Poland striker added goal No. 101 in second-half stoppage time. Ronaldo leads the all-time scoring list with 140 goals and Messi is next with 129. But neither Ronaldo nor Messi play in the Champions League anymore following moves to Saudi Arabia and the United States, respectively. The 36-year-old Lewandowski required 125 matches to reach the century mark, two more than Messi (123) and 12 fewer than Ronaldo (137). Barcelona also got a second-half score from Dani Olmo. The top eight finishers in the standings advance directly to the round of 16 in March. Teams ranked ninth to 24th go into a knockout playoffs round in February, while the bottom 12 teams are eliminated. Haaland converted a first-half penalty to eclipse Messi as the youngest player to reach 45 goals then scored City's third after the break to raise his total to 46 goals in 44 games. Ilkay Gundogan had City's second. But then Feyenoord struck back with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Santiago Gimenez and David Hancko. Inter Milan beat Leipzig 1-0 with an own goal to move atop the standings with 13 points, one more than Barcelona and Liverpool, which faces Real Madrid on Wednesday. The Serie A champion is the only club that hasn't conceded a goal. Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 — the same score from the 2020 final between the two teams. PSG ended with 10 men and remained in the elimination zone. The French powerhouse has struggled in Europe after Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid. Kim Min-jae’s first-half header was enough for Bayern, especially after Ousmane Dembelé was sent off in the 56th with his second yellow. Atalanta moved within two points of the lead with a 6-1 win at Young Boys. Charles De Ketelaere scored two and assisted on three other goals for Atalanta. Also, Arsenal kept red-hot striker Viktor Gyokeres quiet in a 5-1 win over Sporting Lisbon; and Germany star Florian Wirtz scored two goals and was involved in two more as Bayer Leverkusen boosted its chances of finishing in the top eight with a 5-0 rout of Salzburg. AC Milan followed up its win at Real Madrid with a 3-2 victory at last-place Slovan Bratislava in an early match. Christian Pulisic put the seven-time champion ahead midway through the first half by finishing off a counterattack. Then Rafael Leao restored the Rossoneri’s advantage after Tigran Barseghyan had equalized for Bratislava and Tammy Abraham quickly added another. Nino Marcelli scored with a long-range strike in the 88th for Bratislava, which ended with 10 men. Bratislava has lost all five of its matches. Argentina World Cup winner Julian Alvarez scored twice and Atletico Madrid routed Sparta Prague 6-0 in the other early game. Alvarez scored with a free kick 15 minutes in and Marcos Llorente added a long-range strike before the break. Alvarez finished off a counterattack early in the second half after being set up by substitute Antoine Griezmann, who then marked his 100th Champions League game by getting on the scoresheet himself. Angel Correa added a late brace for Atletico, which earned its biggest away win in Europe. Atletico beat Paris Saint-Germain in the previous round and extended its winning streak across all competitions to six matches. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerNike Inc. Cl B stock rises Friday, outperforms marketNone

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Musk's millions for Trump make him biggest US political donorKinetic's Holiday Shopping Guide: Securing the Best Tech Devices for Children This Black FridayNASSAU, Bahamas — Scottie Scheffler birdied every hole but the par 3s on the front nine at Albany Golf Club on Friday and finished his bogey-free round with an 8-under 64 that gave him a two-shot lead in the Hero World Challenge. Two months off did nothing to slow the world's No. 1 player. Scheffler already has eight victories this year and is in position to get another before the end of the year. Scheffler was at 13-under 131, two ahead of Akshay Bhatia (66) and Justin Thomas (67), both of whom had to save par on the 18th hole to stay in range going into the weekend. Scheffler started with a lob wedge to 2 feet for birdie and never slowed until after he went out in 29 to seize control of the holiday tournament against a 20-man field. Scheffler cooled slightly on the back nine, except it didn't feel that way to him. "Front nine, just things were going my way. Back nine, maybe not as much," Scheffler said. "A couple shots could end up closer to the hole, a couple putts go in, just little things." Asked if he felt any frustration he didn't take it lower — he once shot 59 at the TPC Boston during the FedEx Cup playoffs — Scheffler sounded bemused. "I think in this game I think a lot of all y'all are looking for perfection out of us," he said. "Today I shot 8 under on the golf course, not something I hang my head about. A lot of good things out there — clean card, bogey-free, eight birdies. Overall, I think I'm pretty pleased." Thomas felt his 67 was stress-free, particularly the way he was driving the ball. The wind laid down again, rare for the Bahamas, though it is expected to pick up on the weekend. Thomas wasn't concerned to see Scheffler get off to a hot start, especially with three par 5s on the front nine and a short par 4 that at worst leaves a flip wedge to the green. "You literally can birdie every hole as soft as the greens are," Thomas said. "He's a great player, a great wedge player, and you have a lot of birdie holes to start. I'm honestly surprised he only shot 8 under. It's a sneaky course because if you fall asleep on some shots, you can get out of position. But if you're on and focused and really in control of everything — like these last two days with no wind — you can just make so many birdies." Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley had a 67 and was four shots behind. No matter how benign the conditions, it wasn't always easy. Cameron Young, who opened with a 64 for a two-shot lead, followed with a 75 despite making five birdies. That included a double bogey on the final hole when his approach tumbled down the bank into the rocks framing the lake that goes all the way down the 18th hole. Patrick Cantlay was trying to keep pace playing alongside Scheffler, but he had three bogeys over the final seven holes and fell seven shots behind with a 71. The tournament, hosted by Tiger Woods, is unofficial but offers world ranking points to all but the bottom three players because of the small field. It's the weakest field in 25 years, but Scheffler at No. 1 gives it enough cachet. He is the first player since Woods in 2009 to start and finish a year at No. 1 in the world. And even after a layoff — giving him time to tinker with a new putting stroke — it looks like it might be a while before anyone changes that.An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on