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His office releases picture to end rumours Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba set to take over as Iran's supreme leader: ReportMorning Joe hosts gives harsh critique of media amid Biden pardoning his son Hunter READ MORE: DOJ prosecutor slams Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss his indictment By SAMANTHA RUTT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:08, 3 December 2024 | Updated: 22:12, 3 December 2024 e-mail 7 View comments Morning Joe hosts have moaned about the media's coverage of Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son, accusing left-leaning outlets of being 'hysterically imbalanced.' Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski called out publications such as the New York Times and the Washington Post for being 'completely out of step with reality,' following the President's pardoning of his son Hunter . The comprehensive pardon , announced on Sunday, clears 54-year-old Hunter of any illegal conduct over the course of the last decade after he was convicted in September on federal gun charges and on federal tax evasion. But despite the 46th President's repeated assurance he would not involve himself, he did - sending the country into outrage. 'You know, the New York Times, like, the top six stories online today were all about the pardon,' Scarborough said of coverage of the case. 'You looked at the Washington Post yesterday, you expected, like, 'WAR IS OVER' in massive headlines,' he added in his criticism of the two left-leaning publications.' The unexpected pardon included protection from potential future charges as the commander-in-chief issued the historic pardon, enraging some Democrats along the way. 'I don't remember headlines this large when Donald Trump commuted the sentence of Roger Stone,' Scarborough continued, ignoring the historic nature of such an all-encompassing pardon to his own son. MSNBC's Morning Joe hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, have ripped into the 'mainstream' media's coverage of President Biden's decision to pardon his son, accusing the left-leaning outlets of being 'hysterically imbalanced' The host also claimed that Democrats are increasingly frustrated over the news coverage, which 'they believe is really out of proportion given everything Donald Trump has done in the past and what he's doing right now.' His co-host chimed in adding: 'if you even parallel pardons that Trump has done himself, it's just always so, it seems so hysterically imbalanced!' 'When you read how they're covering this and then you look at the things that are happening on the other side, it is, again, completely out of step with reality.' The sitting President argues in his son's defense that the younger Biden is being 'selectively, and unfairly prosecuted' by the Department of Justice . Yet, special prosecutor, David Weiss says Hunter Biden 's tax crimes cannot be dismissed – despite his father's presidential pardon . Hunter's lawyers filed papers asking a California judge to dismiss the case as soon as Joe Biden pardoned him on Sunday. Daytime television anchors, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, have explicitly called out publications like the New York Times and the Washington Post, among others, for being 'completely out of step with reality,' following President Joe Biden (left) pardon of his son, Hunter Biden (right) But in a response on Monday, Weiss, the senior Justice Department official who ran the prosecutions against the felon First Son, argued that it's not that simple. In their filing, Weiss and his prosecutors Leo Wise and Derek Hines slammed Hunter's lawyers for trying to 'blot out guilt' and erase the shocking deeds he admitted to in court. They said that the court should instead close the case with a note acknowledging Hunter's presidential pardon, but leaving his guilty plea on the record , along with the official finding that prosecutors' charges of debauchery, deliberate tax-dodging and political perversion were true. The DoJ officials accused Hunter's hotshot Washington DC attorney Abbe Lowell of 'misrepresent[ing] the law' adding that 'Nothing requires the dismissal of the indictment in this case.' They quoted previous cases involving Donald Trump's presidential pardons, such as for Steve Bannon and Michael Flynn, where judges ruled 'a pardon does not blot out guilt or expunge a judgment of conviction.' Weiss also made what could be seen as a veiled jab at President Biden, who claimed in a statement on Sunday along with his pardon to his son, that Hunter's prosecutions were politically motivated. Joe Biden made the shock announcement Sunday night that he would issue a presidential pardon for his troubled son Hunter, calling his prosecution 'selective' and 'unfair' The president's son (pictured in January) eventually pleaded guilty to nine tax evasion charges, including three felonies, after finally agreeing to admit to the crimes during extraordinary drama at his federal trial in Los Angeles in September Read More Americans reveal their VERY strong reactions to Biden pardoning Hunter before he leaves office 'There was none and never has been any evidence of vindictive or selective prosecution in this case,' Weiss wrote, adding that those claims were ruled by courts as 'unmoored from any evidence or even a coherent theory'. 'The defendant filed eight motions to dismiss the indictment, making every conceivable argument for why it should be dismissed, all of which were determined to be meritless,' Weiss said. He pointed to the California federal judge Mark Scarsi's previous ruling, that the defense's claims that Hunter was singled out for political reasons were 'without any evidence'. 'The defendant made similar baseless accusations in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Those claims were also rejected,' Weiss wrote. The Special Prosecutor said that instead of dismissing the case, the usual practice is that 'once an Executive Grant of Clemency has been filed on the docket, the docket is marked closed, the disposition entry is updated to reflect the executive grant of clemency, and no further action is taken by the Court.' That way, Hunter's confession to the charges laid out in a 56-page indictment filed December last year would remain on the record. Democrats Donald Trump California Joe Biden Share or comment on this article: Morning Joe hosts gives harsh critique of media amid Biden pardoning his son Hunter e-mail Add commentThe latest development came hours after thousands of his supporters, defying government warnings, broke through a barrier of shipping containers blocking off Islamabad and entered a high-security zone, where they clashed with security forces, facing tear gas shelling, mass detentions and gunfire. Tension has been high in Islamabad since Sunday when supporters of the former PM began a “long march” from the restive north-west to demand his release. Khan has been in a prison for more than a year and faces more than 150 criminal cases that his party says are politically motivated. Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, led the protest, but she fled as police pushed back against demonstrators. Hundreds of Khan’s supporters are being arrested in the ongoing night-time operation. Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi told reporters that the Red Zone, which houses government buildings and embassies, and the surrounding areas have been cleared. Leaders from Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, or PTI, have also fled the protest site. Earlier on Tuesday, Pakistan’s army took control of D-Chowk, a large square in the Red Zone, where visiting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is staying. Since Monday, Mr Naqvi had threatened that security forces would use live fire if protesters fired weapons at them. “We have now authorised the police to respond as necessary,” Mr Naqvi said Tuesday while visiting the square. Before the operation began, protester Shahzor Ali said people had taken to the streets because Khan had called for them. “We will stay here until Khan joins us. He will decide what to do next,” Mr Ali said. Protester Fareeda Bibi, who is not related to Khan’s wife, said people have suffered greatly for the last two years. “We have really suffered for the last two years, whether it is economically, politically or socially. We have been ruined. I have not seen such a Pakistan in my life,” she said. Authorities have struggled to contain the protest-related violence. Six people, including four members of the security services, were killed when a vehicle rammed them on a street overnight into Tuesday. A police officer died in a separate incident. Dozens of Khan supporters beat a videographer covering the protest for the Associated Press and took his camera. He sustained head injuries and was treated in hospital. By Tuesday afternoon, fresh waves of protesters made their way unopposed to their final destination in the Red Zone. Mr Naqvi said Khan’s party had rejected a government offer to rally on the outskirts of the city. Information minister Atta Tarar warned there would be a severe government reaction to the violence. The government says only the courts can order Khan’s release. He was ousted in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in Parliament. In a bid to foil the unrest, police have arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters since Friday and suspended mobile and internet services in some parts of the country. Messaging platforms were also experiencing severe disruption in the capital. Khan’s party relies heavily on social media and uses messaging platforms such as WhatsApp to share information, including details of events. The X platform, which is banned in Pakistan, is no longer accessible, even with a VPN. Last Thursday, a court prohibited rallies in the capital and Mr Naqvi said anyone violating the ban would be arrested. Travel between Islamabad and other cities has become nearly impossible because of shipping containers blocking the roads. 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Calgary, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – December 3, 2024) – Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX: CNQ) (NYSE: CNQ) (“Canadian Natural” or the “Company”) announces that on December 3, 2024, the Company priced the following unsecured notes (the “notes”): The offerings are expected to close on December 6, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. Net proceeds from the sale of the notes are intended to be used for general corporate purposes and the repayment of indebtedness, including indebtedness incurred in connection with the previously announced agreement to acquire various assets from Chevron Canada Limited. The net proceeds that are not utilized immediately may be invested in short-term marketable securities. The USD notes have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to or for the account or benefit of any U.S. persons absent registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements thereof. The USD notes are being offered and sold only to qualified institutional buyers in the United States in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside of the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The USD notes will be offered and sold in Canada on a private placement basis pursuant to certain exemptions from the prospectus requirements of applicable Canadian securities laws. The CAD notes will be offered to certain Canadian investors on a private placement basis pursuant to certain exemptions from the prospectus requirements of applicable securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. Certain information regarding the Company contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Such statements are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws. Certain information regarding the Company contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws, including statements related to the offering of the notes, the use of the net proceeds from the sale of the notes and indebtedness incurred by the Company in connection with the previously announced agreement to acquire various assets from Chevron Canada Limited. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about us and the industry in which we operate, which speak only as of the date hereof, and are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Canadian Natural is a senior crude oil and natural gas production company, with continuing operations in its core areas located in Western Canada, the U.K. portion of the North Sea and Offshore Africa. CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED T (403) 517-6700 F (403) 517-7350 E ir@cnrl.com 2100, 855 – 2 Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T2P 4J8 www.cnrl.com SCOTT G. STAUTH President MARK A. STAINTHORPE Chief Financial Officer LANCE J. CASSON Manager, Investor Relations Trading Symbol – CNQ Toronto Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange Certain information regarding the Company contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Such statements are subject to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/232394 #distroStock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week

Nuvve Corporation logo (PRNewsfoto/Nuvve Corporation) SAN DIEGO , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE) ("Nuvve" or "the Company") would like its shareholders to vote in its upcoming Special Meeting of Stockholders ("Special Meeting") on January 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern ( 11:00 am Pacific) Time. The methods for voting and submitting proxies are described in the distributed proxy materials for the Special Meeting. The record date for the Special Meeting is December 6, 2024 . For assistance with voting your shares, please contact Advantage Proxy, Inc. toll-free at 1-877-870-8565 or by e-mail at ksmith@advantageproxy.com . Nuvve asks that all shareholders vote their proxy, no matter how many shares they own. Nuvve strongly encourages all its shareholders to read the company's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on December 16, 2025 (the "Proxy Statement"), which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov . About Nuvve Nuvve (Nasdaq: NVVE) is a global technology leader accelerating the electrification of transportation through its proprietary vehicle-to-grid (V2G) platform. Nuvve's mission is to lower the cost of electric vehicle ownership while supporting the integration of renewable energy sources, including solar and wind. For more information, please visit nuvve.com . Nuvve Investor Contact investorrelations@nuvve.com +1 (619) 483-3448 Nuvve Press Contacts press@nuvve.com +1 (619) 483-3448 Nuvve Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as "may," "will," "expects," "believes," "aims," "anticipates," "plans," "looking forward to," "estimates," "projects," "assumes," "guides," "targets," "forecasts," "continue," "seeks" or the negatives of such terms or other variations on such terms or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the Company's expectations, plans, intentions, strategies, prospects, business plans, product and service offerings, new product launches, potential clinical successes, and other statements that are not historical facts. Nuvve cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of Nuvve. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties can be found in Nuvve's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov , http://investors.nuvve.com/ or on request from Nuvve. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in the Nuvve's filings with the SEC. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and Nuvve disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers of this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, since there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. This cautionary statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this press release. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nuvve-holding-corp--announces-date-of-special-meeting-of-stockholders-302338578.html SOURCE Nuvve Holding Corp.

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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck will forgo his remaining year of eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced on social media Saturday. The 22-year-old played the last game of his college career in Georgia’s 22-19 SEC championship victory on Dec. 7, when Beck sustained an injury to his UCL on the final play of the first half that required season-ending surgery. Beck returned for the final, game-winning play — a handoff to running back Trevor Etienne — after backup QB Gunner Stockton had to sit out a play after his helmet came off. Advertisement Beck led the SEC with 28 touchdown passes this season, adding 3,485 passing yards against 12 interceptions in 13 games. He went 24-3 as a starter in his Georgia career, winning two national championships in 2021 and 2022 behind starting QB Stetson Bennett . “The past five years at the University of Georgia have been nothing short of a dream come true and I will forever cherish the memories that have been made,” Beck said in a statement. “Thank you Dawg Nation for the time I’ve been here and to those who’ve supported and believed in me, thank you. It’s been an incredible journey and all these moments have ultimately led me to take the next step in my football career.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by @carsonbeck Beck entered the season as a possible No. 1 pick after passing for 3,941 yards last season, his first as Georgia ’s starter. But his accuracy dipped this year, throwing 11 interceptions over a five-game span, while his completion percentage and passing yards decreased, but Beck still offered a strong arm and big-game experience. “Obviously when you look at the stats they aren’t the same stats as last year. But the goal, when you’re in this league, is to win the SEC Championship, and he was the quarterback in that game who got us to that game, and put us in that position,” Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo said. “Every game isn’t going to be pretty, but his resiliency in every game, whether it went good or bad, to get over things, whether of his doing, of my doing, or the right guard, or drops, to be resilient and help us win football games in the fourth quarter, says a lot about our team and him.” Beck is expected to make a full recovery and begin throwing in the spring of 2025, Georgia said. His surgery was performed by renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. No. 2 Georgia plays No. 7 Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal on New Year’s Day. “There’s unfinished business still this season and I’ll be here to support however I can, finish strong!” Beck said. Required reading (Photo: Rich von Biberstein / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Nick Kyrgios has described Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek’s positive doping tests as “disgusting” ahead of his return to tennis. The controversial Australian has played only one match in more than two years because of injury but that has not stopped him being an outspoken presence on social media during a difficult few months for the sport. First it was announced in August that Sinner had failed two doping tests in March but was cleared of fault, while in November Swiatek was handed a one-month ban for a failed test caused by contaminated medication. Feels good getting these consecutive days training in the bank man.... Wrist re construction and back out here... blessed..................Without failing any drug tests 🙂‍↕️🙏🏽 be proud kygs doing it the right way 😩😂 pic.twitter.com/J8l21lnTdI — Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) December 5, 2024 Kyrgios has been particularly vociferous in his criticism of Sinner, who could yet face a ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the finding of no fault or negligence in his case. At a press conference ahead of the Brisbane International, Kyrgios told reporters: “I have to be outspoken about it because I don’t think there’s enough people that are speaking about it. I think people are trying to sweep it under the rug. “I just think that it’s been handled horrifically in our sport. Two world number ones both getting done for doping is disgusting for our sport. It’s a horrible look. “The tennis integrity right now – and everyone knows it, but no one wants to speak about it – it’s awful. It’s actually awful. And it’s not OK.” Kyrgios initially underwent knee surgery in January 2023, returning to action in June of that year, but he played only one match before pulling out of Wimbledon due to a torn ligament in his right wrist. He has not played a competitive match since, and it appeared doubtful that he would be able to return, but the 29-year-old will make his comeback in Brisbane this week. Kyrgios will take on France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in singles, while he will also team up with Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster doubles pairing. “It’s good to be back,” said Kyrgios. “I honestly never thought I’d be back playing at this level. Even entering an event like this, preparing, doing all the right things. A post shared by Nick Kyrgios (@k1ngkyrg1os) “I’m really excited to just go out there and play, just play tennis. I saw Novak in the gym, playing doubles with him, a lot to be excited about that I’m able to get out there and compete again.” Asked whether he could get back to the same level that saw him reach the Wimbledon final in 2022, Kyrgios said: “I still believe I can, whether or not that’s factual or not. There was another player who was like, ‘You have to be realistic’. That’s not how I am. I always back my ability.” The new tennis season is already under way, with the United Cup team event beginning on Friday. Great Britain, who are weakened by the absence of Jack Draper through injury, begin their campaign against Argentina in Sydney on Monday before facing hosts Australia on Wednesday. That could pit Katie Boulter against fiance Alex De Minaur, with the pair having announced their engagement last week. A post shared by Katie Boulter (@katiecboulter) “Obviously some incredible news from our side, but I think we kind of wanted it to die down a little bit before matches started,” said Boulter of the timing. “My private life is out in the public a little bit at the moment. But, in terms of the stuff that I’m doing on the court, I’ll be doing the best I can every single day to stay in my own little bubble.” Billy Harris has taken Draper’s place, with the British number one facing a race against time to be fit for the Australian Open because of a hip problem. Emma Raducanu is the sixth seed at the ASB Classic in Auckland and will begin her season with a match against Robin Montgomery, while Cameron Norrie takes on another American, Learner Tien, at the Hong Kong Open.Global Medical Tubing Market Set For 12.2% Growth, Reaching $21.03 Billion By 2028

DOWNING Street yesterday rejected claims by allies of Donald Trump that Lord Peter Mandelson is an “absolute moron”. No10 backed Britain's incoming ambassador to the US , describing him as a “significant asset” to diplomacy. It came after Chris LaCivita , a top aide to Trump during his 2024 campaign, slammed Sir Keir Starmer’s choice for the UK’s top representative in Washington . On social media Mr LaCivita told the Labour grandee he “should stay home” and praised his predecessor Dame Karen Pierce as a “professional universally respected ambassador”. But on Monday a spokesperson for Sir Keir Starmer hit back: “His appointment shows just how seriously we're taking this relationship. "He has got extensive foreign policy and economic policy expertise, particularly in the crucial issues of trade, business links. Read More on Politics “He's got experience at the highest levels of government and it will be a significant asset in the UK's relationship with the United States." Lord Mandelson , who will take up the post in early 2025, has suggested Nigel Farage , a pal of Trump, could help form a “bridge” between the Republican Party and Labour . Asked whether the PM wants to see the Labour grandee and Reform chief band together, the Downing Street spokesperson said: "The Prime Minister already started to begin to build a relationship with president-elect Trump.” He added the pair had a "good phone call" last week and enjoyed a two-hour slap-up dinner in New York in September. Most read in The Sun