NEW YORK (AP) — Remember what you searched for in 2024? Google does. Google released its annual “Year in Search” on Tuesday, rounding up the top trending queries entered into its namesake search engine in 2024. The results show terms that saw the highest spike in traffic compared to last year — ranging from key news events, notably global elections , to the most popular songs, athletes and unforgettable pop-culture moments that people looked up worldwide. Sports — particularly soccer and cricket — dominated Google's overall trending searches in 2024. Copa América topped those search trends globally, followed by the UEFA European Championship and ICC Men's T20 World Cup . Meanwhile, the U.S. election led news-specific searches worldwide. Queries about excessive heat and this year's Olympic Games followed. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump topped searches in Google's people category this year — followed by Catherine, Princess of Wales , U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif , who also led athlete-specific searches. Meanwhile, the late Liam Payne , Toby Keith and O.J. Simpson led search trends among notable individuals who died in 2024. In the world of entertainment, Disney and Pixar's “Inside Out 2” was the top trending movie of the year, while Netflix's “Baby Reindeer” led TV show trends. And Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” dominated song trends. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Queries for the Olympic village's chocolate muffin , made famous by Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen over the summer games, led Google's global recipe trends this year. The New York Times' “Connections” puzzle topped game searches. And in the U.S., country-specific data shows, many people asked Google about online trends like the word “demure” and “ mob wife aesthetic .” You can find more country-specific lists, and trends from years past , through Google’s “Year in Search” data published online . The California company said it collected 2024 search results from Jan. 1 through Nov. 23 of this year. Google isn't the only one to publish an annual recap or top trends as 2024 draws to a close. Spotify Wrapped , for example, as well as Collins Dictionary and Merriam-Webster’s words of the year, have offered additional reflections for 2024.

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Billionaire Elon Musk had accused MacKenzie Scott of being one of the "super rich-ex-wives" who would contribute to "reasons that Western Civilization died" following which Scott doubled her donations to philanthropic causes. Now, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who recently admitted to using Ozempic-like weight loss drugs, has taken a fresh dig at her over her charitable donations. Musk shared an X post by John LeFevre on Monday that criticizes Scott's donations to nonprofits that focus on liberal issues like immigration rights, LGBTQ+ rights, racial equity, and social justice causes. WNBA star tells Elon Musk to 'go back to Africa' after Donald Trump failure Musk warned he's 'making enemies and will get hurt' if he doesn't quit politics LeFevre sounds alarm over the same post, saying: "She's just getting started." Musk agrees with LeFevre's criticism as he reshared the post with a single-word comment: "Concerning." Scott, the former wife of Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos has donated over $19 billion to more than 2,450 non-profit organizations through her organization Yield Giving since 2019. Courtesy of Amazon's rising share values, Scott's net worth is above $30 billion and she shows no signs of slowing down on donations. Musk, a close ally to President-elect Donald Trump , is the world's richest man and has made more than $270 million to help Trump win. This is not the first time he has attacked Scott for supporting progressive issues. In a now-deleted X post from March, Musk wrote: "'Super rich ex-wives who hate their former spouse' should be listed among 'Reasons that Western Civilization died.'" Two weeks after his post, Scott announced she was doubling the size of her donations to $640 million across 361 nonprofits. DON'T MISS: Russia attacks Ukrainian energy system with drone missiles on Christmas Day [NEW] More than 30 feared to be dead in Azerbaijan plane crash en route to Russia [CHILLING] Drone warning issued as mystery sightings surge - new tech used to fight back [EXCLUSIVE] Concerning https://t.co/C11Lnm8XeH — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 23, 2024 On Dec. 18, Scott announced that Yield Giving had given "about $2,004,400,000 in gifts to the 199 organizations." "Roughly 75% of them are non-profits that support the economic security and opportunity of people who are struggling by improving access to affordable housing, jobs that provide stability for themselves and their families, child development and post-secondary education, healthcare, and financial counseling, business coaching, and low-interest rate loans focused on increasing economic potential and building wealth. The others support well-being through other means, such as work on human rights and natural resources conservation," she wrote. Scott also explained the gift-making process where instead of withdrawing funds from a bank account or stock portfolio that "increases the wealth and influence of leaders who already have it," she withdraws them from "a portfolio of investments in mission-aligned ventures, with leaders from the populations they are serving, or from generally undercapitalized groups like women and people of color." "In this way, the money can help address these issues twice, first by advancing economic mobility and unlocking the innovation and social benefit that comes from incorporating diverse needs and perspectives in the world being constructed around us, and next in the hands of experienced non-profit teams creating value through their transformative models of care and change," Scott explained.Ministers are forging ahead with plans to use electric vehicles (EVs) for combat on the battlefield despite warnings from military grandees that they could put Armed Forces at risk. The Telegraph has learnt that the Ministry of Defence will be ramping up testing of s next year at the Army’s Bovington Garrison in Dorset, home of the . The testing, described by an insider as “putting these vehicles through their paces”, is at an experimental phase, but is an expansion of plans first mooted under the Conservative government on the development of combat EVs. Since coming to office in July, the Government has handed more than £400,000 in contracts to Magtec, a defence firm that specialises in the electrification of vehicles. In October, John Healey, the Defence Secretary, visited the firm’s design and manufacturing facility in south Yorkshire, saying he was impressed with the company’s “creative flair to improve the battlefield performance and the environmental performance of military vehicles”. The Government has pledged to put its wider at the heart of its defence industrial strategy, which was launched alongside a speech by Sir Keir Starmer this week on a major reset of government policy. It said the strategy would “support net zero, regional growth, and economic security and resilience”. A government source added: “New and emerging technologies can support decarbonisation efforts and improve battlefield capability, reducing the supply chain vulnerability of liquid fuel and also reducing the heat signature and noise of vehicles on the battlefield.” Asked about the possibility of an electric tank, they added: “never say never”. However, military grandees on Saturday night called for the Government to think again before pressing ahead with the “crazy endeavour”, warning that a rush to net zero on the battlefield could put British troops at a disadvantage. , former commander of the British forces in Afghanistan, said: “What this amounts to is virtue signalling by MOD, trying to get into the climate change agenda. I suspect it will be wasting quite a lot of people’s time and resources in trying to show they are playing their part. At the moment the technology is just not there. “It is hard enough to keep the current vehicles supplied with fuel, that is a massive operation on its own - I just can’t see how it would possibly work with EVs. “Fighting battles in an extremely difficult activity - to make it unnecessarily even more difficult seems to be a crazy endeavour. “I would be pretty confident that it is just not at all a starter in terms of maintaining the level of battleground capability that we have now.” of Spithead, former First Sea Lord, said: “The aim must be to get war-winning equipment that we can use in the conditions we find ourselves fighting in; that enable us to fight, win and defeat enemies like Russia. That should be the aim of what we are developing. “If they are saying we should have things that will achieve net zero, I don’t think that is the priority. We need things that we can use to fight and win - because we may well be at war in the next few years. “I have a horrible feeling some people might be thinking net zero is so important, but that is not the important thing in warfare terms.” , commander of the Royal Irish during the invasion of Iraq, said: “I doubt our adversaries will be looking much at this sort of thing. They’ll be looking for immediate effect, not approval ratings or whatever. “I doubt a battery can currently provide the horsepower necessary for warfare. What’s driving this? Is it battlefield necessity or fashion? If it’s fashion then it’s a bad idea. Renewables alone aren’t sufficient to deliver the power we need for potential conflicts.” Ed Arnold, senior research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, said: “The greening of the military needs to be communicated very well. It can’t just be an abstract net zero target. They have to show it will improve British defence capabilities. You have to make the argument for tactical advantage at the soldier level.” In 2019 , then Chief of the General Staff, said the current fleet of military vehicles would be the last to rely on fossil fuels. At the time the MoD announced a £3.2million project to develop green combat vehicles that would reduce the force’s carbon footprint. Brigadier James Vigne, the army’s head of climate change and sustainability, has previously said: “My personal view is that the internal combustion engine is on its last legs and we could see a switch to new technologies quickly.” In a 2022 paper on future electrification of vehicles, the Army said the effort was a “win-win” which “enables operational advantage, reduces logistic demand, and puts the Army on the path to meeting net zero”. The MoD has previously pledged to electrify its fleet of support vehicles in the UK by 2027. In 2023, specially converted Land Rovers went through rigorous testing at Millbrook, a proving ground in Bedfordshire, with the trial wrapping up earlier this year. Work has been underway on the electrification of and , two of the Army’s key armoured patrol vehicles. A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: “The rapid advancement of electric vehicle technology has opened up new possibilities for military applications, with comprehensive trials in 2025 set to explore whether EVs can match or exceed the performance of conventional vehicles across battlefield operations. “The Ministry of Defence remains committed to pursuing innovations that could enhance the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces, while also supporting sustainability where possible.”None

Cyber Husky Expands with New Office Space in Charleston 12-26-2024 11:18 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: White Label SEO Firm Image: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2024/12/1735221825.jpg Charleston, SC - Cyber Husky, a leading provider of managed IT services [ https://cyberhusky.io/ ], cybersecurity solutions, and cloud technology, is excited to announce the opening of its new office space in Charleston. This move reflects the company's continued growth and commitment to providing exceptional IT support to businesses in Charleston and beyond. With a dedicated focus on cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and managed IT services, Cyber Husky has built a reputation for helping businesses optimize their IT infrastructure while safeguarding their digital assets. The new office will allow Cyber Husky to better serve its expanding client base and strengthen its position as a leader in technology solutions. We are thrilled to be moving into a larger office space," said Shea Erickson, the CEO of Cyber Husky. "This new location will enhance our ability to support our clients' evolving IT and cybersecurity needs, and it's a key step in our mission to provide businesses with innovative, cost-effective solutions that keep them ahead of the competition. Cyber Husky's expert team provides cloud and IT solutions tailored to each client, ensuring that businesses can focus on what they do best while Cyber Husky handles the complexities of their IT infrastructure. The company's offerings include proactive cybersecurity services, cloud migrations, infrastructure management, and comprehensive IT support. This new office will also serve as a hub for recruiting top talent to expand the Cyber Husky team, enabling the company to meet the increasing demand for its services. Location: https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d13418.411266239653!2d-79.9749703!3d32.776272!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x88fe7bf23f2d90eb%3A0x6d8465ccc3d54792!2sCyber%20Husky%20-%20Managed%20IT%20Services%20Charleston!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1724872366492!5m2!1sen!2sin " width= About Cyber Husky Cyber Husky is an agile technology company specializing in cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and managed IT services. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality IT support that allows businesses to focus on their core operations without worrying about the complexities of technology. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Cyber Husky helps organizations stay on the cutting edge of technology while keeping their systems secure and efficient. Media Contact Company Name: Cyber Husky - Managed IT Services Charleston Contact Person: Shea Erickson Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=cyber-husky-expands-with-new-office-space-in-charleston ] Phone: +1 843-308-3084 Address:4000 Faber Place Dr City: North Charleston State: SC 29405 Country: United States Website: https://cyberhusky.io/ This release was published on openPR.WASHINGTON - As president-elect rattles his closest neighbours with threats of tariffs, he is also firming up the team of loyalists to put his plans into action. Trump’s team to lead his trade agenda and the American economy include trade lawyers, former advisers and Wall Street executives who have all expressed favourable views of tariffs. “He’s choosing a lot of people who are going to be loyal to him and his ideas,” said Matthew Lebo, a specialist in U.S. politics at Western University in London, Ont. “And that probably will lead to a lot more volatility than even we saw in the first term.” On Tuesday evening, Trump picked Jamieson Greer to be U.S. trade representative. The president-elect said Greer played a key role in the first Trump administration imposing tariffs on China and negotiating the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. If confirmed, Greer will oversee the trade pact’s review in 2026. “Jamieson will focus the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on reining in the country’s massive trade deficit, defending American manufacturing, agriculture, and services, and opening up export markets everywhere,” Trump said in a statement. Greer was the chief of staff to former U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer as the trilateral agreement was being crafted to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, which was torn up last time Trump entered office. Greer’s nomination came the day after Trump said he will impose a 25 per cent import tariff on goods coming from Canada and Mexico. He has also announced an additional 10 per cent tariff on goods from China. Trump said the tariffs against Canada and Mexico would remain in place until both countries stop people and drugs, in particular fentanyl, from illegally crossing the border into the U.S. A Canadian Chamber of Commerce report suggested Trump’s previous pledge to impose a 10 per cent levy would take a $30-billion bite out of the Canadian economy. More than 77 per cent of Canadian exports go to the U.S. and trade comprises 60 per cent of Canada’s gross domestic product. Some economists have warned across-the-board duties would cause inflation in the U.S., even though Trump campaigned on lowering costs for Americans. Greer was deeply involved in Trump’s original sweeping tariffs on China and subsequent negotiations on the U.S.-China Phase 1 trade agreement, online biographies say. In testimony about China’s trade agenda at a House trade subcommittee last year, Greer said he believes “good fences make good neighbours, and trade enforcement is an important part of establishing those fences.” On Tuesday, Trump also tapped Kevin Hassett to be the director of the White House National Economic Council. The role will be key in fulfilling Trump’s campaign promise to fix the U.S. economy. His announcement said Hassett will also “ensure that we have fair trade with countries that have taken advantage of the United States in the past.” Hassett served during the first Trump term as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and the president-elect has called him a “true friend.” The latest nominations round out an economic team that includes hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary and Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Wall Street investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald, who was tapped for commerce secretary. If confirmed by the Senate, Lutnick would oversee a sprawling cabinet agency and Trump’s tariff agenda. He has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s tariff plans. In an CNBC interview in September he said tariffs are “an amazing tool for the president to use — we need to protect the American worker.” Lebo said as Trump prepares to return to office he is removing any person who could prove to be a guardrail or check on his power. “These are people aligned with Trump,” Lebo said. “More and more aligned with his campaign rhetoric.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. — With files from The Associated Press

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One win separates the Knicks from a business trip to Las Vegas. The in-season tournament now known as the NBA Cup resumes Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks are set to host the Atlanta Hawks in a single-elimination “knockout round” game. A victory would send the Knicks to the tournament’s semifinal round in Sin City, where the NBA Cup final is also set to take place. The stakes are little higher for NBA Cup games, which — other than final — also count toward a team’s regular-season record. The team that wins the tournament gets a trophy, while its players each win $514,970. “It would mean a lot for us to get there and do all that,” Jalen Brunson said last week . “You have guys on the team who may be on one-year contracts or two-ways or whatever, and you get to go out there and try to win for them.” The NBA introduced the in-season tournament last year in an effort to elevate interest and competition during the regular season’s first half. The tournament splits the NBA’s 30 teams into six groups, and each team plays the others in its group once apiece during the opening round. The Knicks went 4-0 in group play – beating the Philadelphia 76ers, Nets, Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic – to win Eastern Conference Group A and advance to the knockout stage. The Hawks went 3-1 in group play to win Eastern Conference Group C. Wednesday’s win-and-advance affair functions as a rematch of the Knicks and Hawks’ first-round bout in the 2021 NBA playoffs, during which Trae Young emerged as a Madison Square Garden villain by leading Atlanta to a series victory. No one in the Knicks’ current core — including Brunson, Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns – were on that 2021 team. Atlanta (13-12) enters Wednesday as one of the NBA’s hottest teams, having won six in a row before Sunday’s 141-111 loss in Denver. The Hawks remain among the NBA’s highest-scoring teams at 117.1 points per game, despite a relatively down season for Young, who is averaging 20.9 points per game and shooting just 38.5% from the field. Helping to overcome Young’s uneven start — and the offseason departure of Dejounte Murray — have been career-best seasons by Jalen Johnson, who is averaging 19.8 points per game, and fellow forward De’Andre Hunter, who is averaging 19.3. Atlanta is, however, among the NBA’s worst defensive teams, which should mean plenty of scoring opportunities for the Knicks (15-9), who are a tick ahead of the Hawks offensively at 117.8 points per game. “NBA Cup, win or go home. It’s like a playoff game,” Towns said last week after the Knicks beat the Magic, 121-106, to advance to the knockout round. “We’re competitors. This is a high-level-competition moment. The game means a little more.” In last year’s inaugural tournament, the Knicks also advanced to the knockout round, only to be eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks. The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers in the 2023 final. A win Wednesday would make the Knicks one of the final four teams in the tournament. The NBA Cup semifinal games are scheduled to take place Saturday at Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. The final will also be held there next Tuesday. “I think it’s going to continue to grow, too,” Brunson said last week of the NBA Cup. “It’s still early, but I think as it picks up traction it’s going to be great for a long time. Obviously, if you’re able to be a part of it and move on, it’s a plus.”Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on MongoDB MDB . And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga. Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MDB, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen. So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga 's options scanner spotted 90 uncommon options trades for MongoDB. This isn't normal. The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 36% bullish and 50%, bearish. Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 36 are puts, for a total amount of $2,455,164, and 54 are calls, for a total amount of $2,930,042. Projected Price Targets Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $230.0 to $400.0 for MongoDB over the recent three months. Analyzing Volume & Open Interest Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for MongoDB's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across MongoDB's significant trades, within a strike price range of $230.0 to $400.0, over the past month. MongoDB Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days Significant Options Trades Detected: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume MDB CALL SWEEP BULLISH 12/27/24 $6.4 $5.85 $6.2 $315.00 $140.4K 3 905 MDB CALL SWEEP BEARISH 03/21/25 $25.55 $25.4 $25.44 $320.00 $132.1K 183 413 MDB PUT SWEEP BEARISH 12/13/24 $37.35 $35.9 $37.35 $335.00 $112.0K 1.9K 1.4K MDB CALL TRADE NEUTRAL 12/18/26 $99.75 $95.75 $97.78 $310.00 $97.7K 17 10 MDB CALL SWEEP BULLISH 04/17/25 $39.45 $37.85 $38.95 $290.00 $93.4K 12 70 About MongoDB Founded in 2007, MongoDB is a document-oriented database with nearly 33,000 paying customers and well past 1.5 million free users. MongoDB provides both licenses as well as subscriptions as a service for its NoSQL database. MongoDB's database is compatible with all major programming languages and is capable of being deployed for a variety of use cases. Having examined the options trading patterns of MongoDB, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance MongoDB's Current Market Status Currently trading with a volume of 8,390,670, the MDB's price is down by -16.28%, now at $293.12. RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold. Anticipated earnings release is in 86 days. What The Experts Say On MongoDB In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $369.0. Turn $1000 into $1270 in just 20 days? 20-year pro options trader reveals his one-line chart technique that shows when to buy and sell. Copy his trades, which have had averaged a 27% profit every 20 days. Click here for access .* An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on MongoDB, maintaining a target price of $400. * An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on MongoDB, which currently sits at a price target of $425. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on MongoDB with a target price of $350. * An analyst from Scotiabank persists with their Sector Perform rating on MongoDB, maintaining a target price of $350. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Neutral rating on MongoDB with a target price of $320. Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely. If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for MongoDB, Benzinga Pro gives you real-time options trades alerts. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

Syrian rebels name interim prime minister amid post-Assad transitionNokia Corporation Stock Exchange Release 10 December 2024 at 22:30 EET Nokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 10.12.2024 Espoo, Finland – On 10 December 2024 Nokia Corporation (LEI: 549300A0JPRWG1KI7U06) has acquired its own shares (ISIN FI0009000681) as follows: * Rounded to two decimals On 22 November 2024, Nokia announced that its Board of Directors is initiating a share buyback program to offset the dilutive effect of new Nokia shares issued to the shareholders of Infinera Corporation and certain Infinera Corporation share-based incentives. The repurchases in compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 (MAR), the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 and under the authorization granted by Nokia’s Annual General Meeting on 3 April 2024 started on 25 November 2024 and end by 31 December 2025 and target to repurchase 150 million shares for a maximum aggregate purchase price of EUR 900 million. Total cost of transactions executed on 10 December 2024 was EUR 3,648,750. After the disclosed transactions, Nokia Corporation holds 211,649,313 treasury shares. Details of transactions are included as an appendix to this announcement. On behalf of Nokia Corporation BofA Securities Europe SA About Nokia At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. Inquiries: Nokia Communications Phone: +358 10 448 4900 Email: press.services@nokia.com Maria Vaismaa, Global Head of External Communications Nokia Investor Relations Phone: +358 40 803 4080 Email: investor.relations@nokia.com Attachment Daily Report 2024-12-10

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