kings game Jimmy Carter, the 100-year-old former US president and Nobel peace laureate who rose from humble beginnings in rural Georgia to lead the nation from 1977 to 1981, has died, his nonprofit foundation said Sunday. Carter had been in hospice care since mid-February 2023 at his home in Plains, Georgia — the same small town where he was born and once ran a peanut farm before becoming governor of the Peach State and running for the White House. Carter died “peacefully” at his home in Plains, “surrounded by his family,” The Carter Center said in a statement. “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love,” Chip Carter, the former president’s son, said in the statement. Carter was the oldest living ex-US leader and the nation’s longest-lived president — an outcome that seemed unlikely back in 2015 when the Southern Democrat revealed he had brain cancer. But the US Navy veteran and fervent Christian repeatedly defied the odds to enjoy a long and fruitful post-presidency, after four years in the Oval Office often seen as disappointing. During his single term, Carter placed a commitment on human rights and social justice, enjoying a strong first two years that included brokering a peace deal between Israel and Egypt dubbed the Camp David Accords. But his administration hit numerous snags — the most serious being the taking of US hostages in Iran and the disastrous failed attempt to rescue the 52 captive Americans in 1980. He also came in for criticism for his handling of an oil crisis. In November of that year, Republican challenger Ronald Reagan clobbered Carter at the polls, relegating the Democrat to just one term. Reagan, a former actor and governor of California, swept into office on a wave of staunch conservatism. – Active post-presidency – As the years passed, a more nuanced image of Carter emerged — one that took into account his significant post-presidential activities and reassessed his achievements. He founded the Carter Center in 1982 to pursue his vision of world diplomacy, and he was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his tireless efforts to promote social and economic justice. He observed numerous elections around the world and emerged as a prominent international mediator, tackling global problems from North Korea to Bosnia. Carter, known for his toothy smile, said basic Christian tenets such as justice and love served as the bedrock of his presidency. He taught Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist, his church in Plains, well into his 90s. In recent years, he had received various hospital treatments, including when he revealed in August 2015 that he had brain cancer and was undergoing radiation. US Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia, who is the pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church where Martin Luther King Jr preached, wished the Carter family comfort as the former president entered hospice last year. “Across life’s seasons, President Jimmy Carter, a man of great faith, has walked with God,” Warnock wrote on X, then Twitter. “In this tender time of transitioning, God is surely walking with him.” In April 2021, President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, met with the Carters at their home in Plains. The White House later released a photo showing the couples smiling together, although only Rosalynn was seen by the press outside, bidding the Bidens farewell while using a walker. Rosalynn, Carter’s wife of 77 years, died on November 19, 2023 at age 96. The former president, who looked frail, poignantly appeared at her memorial service in a wheelchair, with a blanket on his lap bearing their likenesses. Carter is survived by the couple’s four children, three sons and a daughter. With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities, AFP covers the world as a leading global news agency. AFP provides fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the issues affecting our daily lives.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SUMMARY Cyberattack Reported: Krispy Kreme faced a cyberattack on November 29, 2024, disrupting online orders in the U.S. Operations Impact: In-store sales and deliveries remained unaffected despite the breach. Quick Response: The company collaborated with cybersecurity experts to investigate and contain the issue. Broader Context: The attack follows recent cyber incidents affecting supply chains, like Blue Yonder’s breach impacting Starbucks. Expert Warning: Cybersecurity threats highlight risks to operations, finances, and customer trust, urging stronger digital protections. Popular doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has become the latest victim of a cyber attack. The incident, which was reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 29, 2024, has disrupted certain operations, including online ordering in the United States. The attack comes in the wake of the November 21st cyberattack on Blue Yonder, a leading supply chain management software provider, which disrupted Starbucks operations as the coffee giant relies on its services. What Happened? According to the SEC filing , unauthorized activity was detected on a “ portion “ of Krispy Kreme’s information technology systems. The company acted quickly, working with leading cybersecurity experts to investigate, contain, and mitigate the incident. While Krispy Kreme shops around the world remain open, and customers can still place orders in person, the cyber attack has caused disruptions to online ordering in parts of the US. The company’s daily fresh deliveries to retail and restaurant partners, however, remain uninterrupted. Krispy Kreme, working alongside its cybersecurity team, is actively working to resolve the situation and restore full online ordering capabilities. Federal law enforcement has also been informed about the attack. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Expert Opinion “This seems like a targeted attack, happening during a time when Krispy Kreme is likely very busy,” said William Wright , CEO of Closed Door Security. “With online sales affected, customers might go somewhere else for their treats.” Wright pointed out that while the incident mainly affected online sales, it could have been much worse. “If the attackers had gotten into Krispy Kreme’s production systems, they could have stopped doughnut production entirely,” he added. Alberto Farronato , VP of Marketing at Oasis Security, a New York City-based provider of Non-Human Identity Management (NIM) solutions, has shared his insights on the Krispy Kreme breach. Farronato notes that the incident highlights how cybersecurity threats can have far-reaching consequences, affecting not just a company’s operations but also its customers. “The ripple effect of a breach can be significant, leading to operational disruptions, financial losses, and a loss of customer trust,” he said. “This is a wake-up call for businesses to reexamine their approach to identity security, recognizing that the threat is not limited to human users, but also to the digital identities that power their systems.” Farronato emphasizes that once a system is breached, it can become a doorway for attackers to gain unauthorized access to critical systems and data. As organizations become increasingly reliant on interconnected technology, it’s essential to take a proactive approach to identity security. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); RELATED TOPICS Aussie Food Giant Patties Foods Leaks Trove of Data Chowbus food delivery service suffers breach; data stolen FBI warns of ransomware attacks on Food, Agriculture sectors Dunkin Donuts Perks loyalty data breach: Change your password Hacker Claims Cisco Breach, Selling Stolen Data from Major FirmsPremier blasts 'unsubstantiated rumours' over turf clubThe world stands at the dawn of a “third nuclear age” in which Britain is threatened by multiple dilemmas, the head of the armed forces has warned. But alongside his stark warning of the threats facing Britain and its allies, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said there would be only a “remote chance” Russia would directly attack or invade the UK if the two countries were at war. The Chief of the Defence Staff laid out the landscape of British defence in a wide-ranging speech, after a minister warned the Army would be wiped out in as little as six months if forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict. The admiral cast doubt on the possibility as he gave a speech at the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) defence think tank in London. He told the audience Britain needed to be “clear-eyed in our assessment” of the threats it faces, adding: “That includes recognising that there is only a remote chance of a significant direct attack or invasion by Russia on the United Kingdom, and that’s the same for the whole of Nato.” Moscow “knows the response will be overwhelming”, he added, but warned the nuclear deterrent needed to be “kept strong and strengthened”. Sir Tony added: “We are at the dawn of a third nuclear age, which is altogether more complex. It is defined by multiple and concurrent dilemmas, proliferating nuclear and disruptive technologies and the almost total absence of the security architectures that went before.” The first nuclear age was the Cold War, while the second was “governed by disarmament efforts and counter proliferation”, the armed forces chief said. He listed the “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” by Russia, China building up its weapon stocks, Iran’s failure to co-operate with a nuclear deal, and North Korea’s “erratic behaviour” among the threats faced by the West. But Sir Tony said the UK’s nuclear arsenal is “the one part of our inventory of which Russia is most aware and has more impact on (President Vladimir) Putin than anything else”. Successive British governments had invested “substantial sums of money” in renewing nuclear submarines and warheads because of this, he added. The admiral described the deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers on Ukraine’s border alongside Russian forces as the year’s “most extraordinary development”. He also signalled further deployments were possible, speaking of “tens of thousands more to follow as part of a new security pact with Russia”. Defence minister Alistair Carns earlier said a rate of casualties similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would lead to the army being “expended” within six to 12 months. He said it illustrated the need to “generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis”. In comments reported by Sky News, Mr Carns, a former Royal Marines colonel, said Russia was suffering losses of around 1,500 soldiers killed or injured a day. “In a war of scale – not a limited intervention, but one similar to Ukraine – our Army for example, on the current casualty rates, would be expended – as part of a broader multinational coalition – in six months to a year,” Mr Carns said in a speech at Rusi. He added: “That doesn’t mean we need a bigger Army, but it does mean you need to generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis.” Official figures show the Army had 109,245 personnel on October 1, including 25,814 volunteer reservists. Mr Carns, the minister for veterans and people, said the UK needed to “catch up with Nato allies” to place greater emphasis on the reserves. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Defence Secretary John Healey had previously spoken about “the state of the armed forces that were inherited from the previous government”. The spokesman said: “It’s why the Budget invested billions of pounds into defence, it’s why we’re undertaking a strategic defence review to ensure that we have the capabilities and the investment needed to defend this country.” We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate. Last Updated: Are you sure you want to delete this comment?

On Friday 22nd November — or Fake Black Friday as it's come to be known — we've seen deals pour in from huge brands such as Samsung, Google, and, of course, Apple. At the time of writing, we've already been treated to Black Friday Apple MacBook deals , Black Friday Apple AirPods deals , and Black Friday Apple iPad deals . As mentioned in our Does Apple do Black Friday guide ?, these deals haven't come from the tech giant itself as Apple typically doesn't host Black Friday deals. Instead, our predictions were right (obviously), and reputable UK retailers are hosting brilliant Apple Black Friday offers. Black Friday sales are the perfect time to invest in higher-cost tech products, as you can snag a range of incredible deals on gadgets from reputable retailers such as John Lewis and Amazon , as well as networks like O2 and Three , and if you’ve got your eyes set on an Apple Watch, you’re in for a treat. On Black Friday 2023, the best prices for Apple Watches included: the Apple Watch 9 for £379 (£20 off) and £769 (£30 off) for the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and if you didn't mind sporting an older model, you could save £100 on the Apple Watch SE. Last year, John Lewis was the cheapest UK retailer for Apple Watch Black Friday offers. So, how does Black Friday 2024 fare for Apple Watch deals? It's time to jump right in. Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest reviews, insights and offers, covering everything from TVs to new gaming tech. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy . You can unsubscribe at any time. Jump to: Which UK retailer has the best Apple Watch price this Black Friday? Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals at a glance Best Apple Watch deals we've found in today's UK Black Friday sales Which UK retailer has the best Apple Watch price this Black Friday? During Black Friday 2023, we saw that John Lewis was the cheapest UK retailer for Apple Watch Black Friday offers. This Black Friday, it looks like John Lewis has reigned superior once again. At the time of writing, the UK retailer has discounts on the Apple Watch Series 10 42mm and 46mm, plus the Apple Watch Series 10 with GPS + Cellular, and the Apple Watch Series 9. Shop Apple Watches at John Lewis Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals at a glance: Apple Watch Series 10 | £399 £379 (save £20 or 5%) Apple Watch Series 10 | £429 £409 (save £20 or 5%) Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular | £499 £479 (save £20 or 4%) Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular | £649 £629 (save £20 or 3%) Apple Watch Ultra 2 | £899 £869 (save £30 or 3%) Best Apple Watch deals we've found in today's UK Black Friday sales What's the deal: The Apple Watch Series 10, which was released a couple of months ago, currently has a £20 discount at John Lewis, taking the price to £379 from £399. Why we chose it: The Technology team are thrilled to see the 2024 version of the Apple Watch discounted in the Black Friday sales. We like the Apple Watch Series 10 for its fantastic features; the Apple Watch Series 10 is kitted out with watchOS 11 and has an all-new speaker that can play audiobooks and podcasts without the need for AirPods. Apple has also added new depth and water temperature sensors, and the battery has had a major upgrade, meaning you can now charge the smartwatch to 80% in just 30 minutes. Buy Apple Watch Series 10 for £399 £379 (save £20 or 5%) at John Lewis What's the deal: The 46mm of the Apple Watch Series 10 also has a £20 discount at Amazon and John Lewis, taking the price from £429 to £409 this Black Friday. Why we chose it: If you're in the market for a sleek smartwatch, the display size and the thinness of the Apple Watch Series 10 certainly achieves this. The 2024 Apple Watch Series 10 has the biggest display size yet (an increase of 30% from the Apple Watch Series 9), making it larger than the Apple Watch Ultra. As well as the fantastic display size, the Series 10 has a thinner casing at just 9.7mm, which is 10% thinner than any other model, so it will look and feel less bulky. Buy Apple Watch Series 10 for £429 £409 (save £20 or 5%) at Amazon Buy Apple Watch Series 10 for £429 £409 (save £20 or 5%) at John Lewis What's the deal: You can save £20 on the Apple Watch Series 10 with GPS + Cellular when you buy at John Lewis this Black Friday. When it comes to smartwatches with Cellular, it means you can send a text, make a call and stream music without having to have your iPhone nearby. Why we chose it: When you purchase the Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular at John Lewis, you can save £5 on an Apple Watch strap when you use the code APPLESTRAP at the checkout. Buy Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular for £499 £479 (save £20 or 4%) at John Lewis What's the deal: John Lewis is certainly delivering with the Apple Watch Black Friday deals; for a limited time only this November, you can bag the Apple Watch Series 9 with GPS + Cellular for £629 instead of £649. Why we chose it: As well as saving £20 on the Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular, you can get three months of Apple services: Apple Music and Apple Fitness+. Buy Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular for £649 £629 (save £20 or 3%) at John Lewis What's the deal: At Amazon this Black Friday, you can get £30 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2, with the price dropping from £899 to £869. Why we chose it: If you're serious about sport or you're a keen adventurer, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the smartwatch for you. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes with advanced features for runners, cyclists, swimmers, hikers, and divers. The smartwatch is encased in a rugged titanium case and comes with a bright always-on Retina display. Plus, for peace of mind, the smartwatch boasts incredibly accurate precision dual-frequency GPS. Buy Apple Watch Ultra 2 for £899 £869 (save £30 or 3%) at Amazon For even more Black Friday offers, check out the best Black Friday LEGO deals , Black Friday Kindle deals , Black Friday smartphone deals .

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I look like Luigi Mangione — and it got me a hot date with a model who slid into my DMsNoneSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Packers with a sore throwing shoulder.Memphis beats No. 2 UConn 99-97 in overtime to tip off Maui Invitational LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Tyrese Hunter scored 17 of his 26 points after halftime to lead Memphis to a 99-97 overtime win against two-time defending national champion and second-ranked UConn in the first round of the Maui Invitational. Hunter shot 7 of 10 from 3-point range for the Tigers, who were 12 of 22 from beyond at the arc as a team. PJ Haggerty had 22 points and five assists, Colby Rogers had 19 points and Dain Dainja scored 14. Tarris Reed Jr. had 22 points and 11 rebounds off the bench for the Huskies. Alex Karaban had 19 points and six assists, and Jaylin Stewart scored 16. Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she’s transgender. Monday’s ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver will allow the player to continue competing in the Mountain West Conference women’s championship in Las Vegas this week. His order also upholds the seedings and pairings in the tournament. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed by nine current players against the Mountain West Conference challenging the league’s policies for allowing transgender players to participate. The players argued that letting her compete was a safety risk and unfair. Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal, first reported by the New York Post, was subject to a successful physical. An All-Star with Seattle in 2021, Kikuchi was 9-10 with a 4.05 ERA this year for Toronto and Houston, which acquired him on July 30. Kikuchi was 5-1 with a 2.70 ERA in 10 starts with the Astros. He is 41-47 with a 4.57 ERA in six seasons. Conference title games a chance at a banner, bragging rights and, for some, a season-wrecking loss Indiana should be able to breathe easy. The Hoosiers have very little chance of making it to the Big Ten championship game. In the Southeastern Conference, Georgia has a spot in the league title game but with that comes a lot of worry. Conference title games give teams a chance to hang a banner, but for national title contenders it is an additional chance for a season-wrecking loss — even with an expanded 12-team College Football Playoff field. US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer. Naeher is on the team’s roster for a pair of upcoming matches in Europe but those will be her last after a full 11 years playing for the United States. Naeher was on the U.S. team that won the Women’s World Cup in 2019 and the gold medal at this year's Olympics in France. She’s the only U.S. goalkeeper to earn a shutout in both a World Cup and an Olympic final. Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a federal investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, would not approve the team initially started by Michael Andretti, who has since stepped aside. The 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new Andretti Global majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter. The team will use Ferrari engines its first two years until GM has a Cadillac engine built for competition in time for the 2028 season. Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the season with a broken collarbone HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the rest of the season with a broken collarbone. Pierce said Aidan O’Connell is on injured reserve with a broken thumb. He could be available to start when the Raiders visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. The Raiders also could turn to Desmond Ridder. He replaced Minshew when he was injured late in Sunday’s 29-19 loss to the Denver Broncos. UCLA moves up to No. 1 in AP Top 25 women's basketball poll for first time in history UCLA has earned the school's first No. 1 ranking in in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll. The Bruins knocked off the previous top team, South Carolina, which had held the No. 1 spot for the previous 23 polls. UCLA moved up four spots. UConn remained No. 2. Notre Dame pulled off its own upset, beating then-No. 3 USC and moving up to third. South Carolina dropped to fourth, Texas is fifth and USC fell to sixth. Iowa is in the poll for the first time in the post-Caitlin Clark era, coming in at No. 22. Kansas stays at No. 1 ahead of showdown vs. No. 11 Duke; Ole Miss, Mississippi St back in AP Top 25 Kansas remained solidly entrenched at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll ahead of its showdown with Duke in Las Vegas. The Jayhawks received 51 of 62 first-place votes from the national panel of media, putting them well ahead of two-time reigning national champion UConn, which was second with six first-place votes. Gonzaga was third with two first-place votes, Auburn was next with three, and Iowa State rounded out a top five that was unchanged from the previous week. Xavier, Ole Miss and Mississippi State entered the poll at the expense of Illinois, St. John's and Rutgers. Wake up the ghosts! Texas, Texas A&M rivalry that dates to 1894 is reborn AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Any Texas or Texas A&M player who grew up in the state has heard the lore of the rivalry between the two schools, a grudge match that dates to 1894. But for more than a decade it has been only ghostly memories of great games and great plays made by heroes of the distant past. That changes this week when one of college football’s great rivalries is reborn after a 12-year hiatus. 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