1 jollibee burger calories Sadiq Khan ‘to be knighted in new year honours’21.0 EH/s and 967 MW 1,2 under management in mining with path to ~35 EH/s MIAMI, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut 8” or the “Company”), a leading, vertically integrated operator of large-scale energy infrastructure and one of North America’s largest Bitcoin miners, today released its operations update for November 2024. “We achieved net increases in deployed self-mining hashrate and efficiency in November by bringing inefficient miners offline in preparation for our initial fleet upgrade and completing the development of our R&D facility at Salt Creek,” said Asher Genoot, CEO of Hut 8. “These measures partially offset the impact of rising network difficulty on Bitcoin production, and we expect further performance gains in Q1 2025 as our initial fleet upgrade is expected to drive an improvement in average fleet efficiency to 19.9 joules per terahash.” “We remain intently focused on growing our proprietary operations and have advanced the buildout of our Vega site on schedule for energization in Q2 2025. Accounting for our fleet upgrade and assuming we fully exercise our purchase option for the miners we expect to host at the Vega site, we have a path to approximately 24 exahash per second of self-mining hashrate with an average fleet efficiency of 15.7 joules per terahash as early as Q2 2025. In parallel, we continue to progress AI data center development opportunities across our development pipeline.” Highlights Construction at Vega advancing on track for energization in Q2 2025 (image to left) Completed development of R&D facility at Salt Creek to support the Company’s ongoing focus on innovation in data center design and technology Progressed AI data center development opportunities across development pipeline Operating Metrics Energy Infrastructure Platform 3 Upcoming Conferences & Events: December 11–12, 2024: Informa Tech: The AI Summit New York, New York City December 12, 2024: Northland Capital Markets Growth Conference, Virtual January 9–17, 2025: 27th Annual Needham Growth Conference, New York City January 19–22, 2025: Pacific Telecommunications Council PTC’25, Honolulu Notes : About Hut 8 Hut 8 Corp. is an energy infrastructure operator and Bitcoin miner with self-mining, hosting, managed services, and traditional data center operations across North America. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Hut 8 Corp. has a portfolio comprising twenty sites: ten Bitcoin mining, hosting, and Managed Services sites in Alberta, New York, and Texas, five high performance computing data centers in British Columbia and Ontario, four power generation assets in Ontario, and one non-operational site in Alberta. For more information, visit www.hut8.com and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @Hut8Corp. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward–Looking Information This press release includes “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and United States securities laws, respectively (collectively, “forward-looking information”). All information, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Hut 8 expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including such things as future business strategy, competitive strengths, goals, expansion and growth of the business, operations, plans and other such matters is forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is often identified by the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “allow”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “predict”, “can”, “might”, “potential”, “predict”, “is designed to”, “likely” or similar expressions. Specifically, such forward-looking information included in this press release includes statements relating to the Company’s planned initial fleet upgrade and the expected resulting performance gains, including expected improvement in average fleet efficiency, its focus on growing its proprietary operations, its buildout and energization of the Vega site, including the expected timing and resulting performance gains, its continuing progress with respect to AI data center development opportunities across its development pipeline and the impact of Ionic’s termination of the managed services agreement. Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts, but instead represent management's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events based on certain material factors and assumptions at the time the statement was made. While considered reasonable by Hut 8 as of the date of this press release, such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to, security and cybersecurity threats and hacks; malicious actors or botnet obtaining control of processing power on the Bitcoin network; further development and acceptance of the Bitcoin network; changes to Bitcoin mining difficulty; loss or destruction of private keys; increases in fees for recording transactions in the Blockchain; erroneous transactions; reliance on a limited number of key employees; reliance on third party mining pool service providers; regulatory changes; classification and tax changes; momentum pricing risk; fraud and failure related to digital asset exchanges; difficulty in obtaining banking services and financing; difficulty in obtaining insurance, permits and licenses; internet and power disruptions; geopolitical events; uncertainty in the development of cryptographic and algorithmic protocols; uncertainty about the acceptance or widespread use of digital assets; failure to anticipate technology innovations; the COVID19 pandemic, climate change; currency risk; lending risk and recovery of potential losses; litigation risk; business integration risk; changes in market demand; changes in network and infrastructure; system interruption; changes in leasing arrangements; failure to achieve intended benefits of power purchase agreements; potential for interrupted delivery, or suspension of the delivery, of energy to mining sites and other risks related to the digital asset mining and data center business. For a complete list of the factors that could affect Hut 8, please see the “Risk Factors” section of Hut 8’s Transition Report on Form 10-K, available under the Company’s EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov , and Hut 8’s other continuous disclosure documents which are available under the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov . Hut 8 Corp. Investor Relations Sue Ennis ir@hut8.com Hut 8 Corp. Media Relations media@hut8.com A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c9236ca1-6918-4b97-b9aa-530c73b90a67

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday enacted a law over the governor's veto that would diminish the powers afforded to his successor and other other Democratic statewide winners in the Nov. 5 elections. In a 72-46 vote, the GOP-dominated House overrode Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto a week after the Republican-controlled Senate voted to do the same. Like during the Senate vote, opponents to the power-shifting bill sat in the gallery and disrupted the chambers' floor proceedings. More than 150 people gathered on the third floor — more than the House gallery could seat. They chanted “shame” as the override vote completed and continued to yell as they were escorted out. After warning disruptors they would face arrest if they didn't quiet down and leave the building, General Assembly police arrested one woman who refused to leave, said police Chief Martin Brock, adding that she would face charges of trespassing, resisting arrest and violating building rules. Many provisions within the 132-page law seek to diminish powers afforded to Gov.-elect Josh Stein, incoming attorney general Jeff Jackson, the next Democratic lieutenant governor and the schools superintendent. They all take office early next month. One of the most significant changes shifts the power to appoint State Board of Elections members from the governor to the state auditor, who will be a Republican next year. For decades, the governor has selected its five members, with the governor’s party usually taking three seats. The enacted law transfers that power to the state auditor starting in spring. This in turn, means Republicans will likely hold majorities on the state board and the county election boards. The legislation also weakens the governor’s authority to fill vacancies on the state Court of Appeals and Supreme Court and prevents the attorney general from taking legal positions contrary to the General Assembly in litigation challenging a law’s validity. Several post-election deadlines will move up under the law after Republican complaints that counties took too long to count provisional and absentee ballots, especially in light of an extremely close Supreme Court race . The veto override took place in the final days of a lame-duck General Assembly session where Republicans hold exactly the number of seats necessary to override vetoes without help from Democrats. That won’t be the case much longer — barring a successful election protest that would flip a race’s result — after Democrats picked up one more House seat in the general elections. Despite ultimately succeeding in their override, House Republicans had some difficulty staying unified. Some GOP lawmakers from western North Carolina — where Hurricane Helene caused historic flooding — initially voted against the measure. But all three — Reps. Mike Clampitt, Karl Gillespie and Mark Pless — ended up voting to override the veto. Part of the criticism levied against the bill centered on the $252 million of Helene recovery funds attached to it, most of which can’t be spent until the General Assembly acts again. In his veto message , Cooper called the bill a sham in which Republicans used Helene and “disaster relief” in its title to mask unconstitutional political power grabs — a message repeated by House Democrats and Stein. “It is despicable for the Republicans in the General Assembly to use folks’ incredible need for aid to cloak their political pettiness,” Stein said in a statement after the vote. Other opponents to the bill said at a Wednesday news conference that GOP lawmakers weren’t serving western North Carolinians and instead were undermining democracy. “Western North Carolina is not a toy to be played with. It is not an opportunity to exploit. It is not a place to be so violently disrespected,” said Sam Stites, a Transylvania County staff member from advocacy group Just Economics of Western North Carolina. Republicans point out they had already allocated more than $900 million to Helene relief since October, with plans for more funding next session. Caldwell County Republican Rep. Destin Hall, who is expected to be the House speaker next year, further defended the bill's executive power shifts as the legislature's constitutional right. “This body is entirely committed to helping folks in this state with storm relief,” he said. “So, in my opinion, what's happened is political football has been made out of this bill.” It's likely the new law will be mired in litigation — just like eight years ago, after Republicans passed laws weakening Cooper’s powers just before he took office. The House also secured for the November 2026 statewide ballot a proposed constitutional amendment to require all North Carolina voters show photo identification before voting. The constitution currently only specifies that it’s required for in-person voting. ID exceptions are afforded now and would continue with the amendment.On Sunday, Japan will hold its first memorial ceremony for “all workers” who lost their lives at the Sado Island Gold Mines. Recently listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the mines hold a controversial legacy tied to Japan’s wartime history. Despite acknowledging the brutal conditions under which Korean laborers were forced to work during World War II, the Japanese government has avoided explicitly detailing these atrocities, a move critics say reflects a longstanding reluctance to confront its past. The Associated Press delves into the history of the Sado mines, the controversy surrounding their recognition, and what the upcoming memorial signifies. What Are the Sado Gold Mines? Located on Sado Island off the western coast of Japan’s Niigata prefecture, the Sado gold mines were once the world’s largest producers of gold. Discovered in 1601, they operated for nearly 400 years, supplying gold to the ruling Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period (1600-1868). The mines ceased operations in 1989 and have since been developed into a tourist attraction, offering visitors insight into mining technology and production methods through preserved shafts and ore dressing facilities. However, beneath their historical and cultural significance lies a darker chapter. During World War II, the mines became sites of forced labor, where hundreds of Koreans toiled under brutal conditions. Critics argue that Japan’s depiction of the Sado mines often glorifies their historical contributions while glossing over their association with Korean forced labor. The mines were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list in July 2024 after Japan agreed to include exhibits detailing the conditions of Korean laborers and committed to holding a memorial ceremony to honor all workers. What’s the Controversy? The Japanese government’s handling of the Sado mines’ history has been a point of contention, particularly with South Korea. During the July UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting, Japan installed new exhibition materials that acknowledged the hardships endured by Korean laborers. This included statements about their exposure to dangerous tasks, poor living conditions, and health problems such as lung disease. While Japan recognized these difficulties, it stopped short of labeling the labor “forced,” a term that carries deeper implications of wartime culpability. Historians and records indicate that many Korean workers were forcibly brought to Japan to address labor shortages as Japanese men were deployed to battlefronts. At the Sado mines alone, approximately 1,500 Koreans worked in perilous conditions, according to wartime documents. South Korea initially opposed the UNESCO listing, citing the omission of Korean forced laborers’ experiences. It later supported the inclusion after Japan agreed to address these omissions and organize a memorial. Nonetheless, South Korea continues to emphasize the importance of accurate historical representation. Critics, such as wartime historian Yasuto Takeuchi, argue that the Sado mines controversy reflects Japan’s broader denialism regarding its wartime atrocities. Takeuchi highlights Japan’s attempts to “beautify and justify” its history for tourism and national pride, sidelining the experiences of Korean victims. Who Does the Ceremony Commemorate? The memorial ceremony is intended to honor all workers who died at the Sado mines, including the hundreds of Koreans forced to labor during Japan’s colonization of the Korean Peninsula (1910-1945). Organized by local politicians, business owners, and volunteers, the event’s preparation was overseen by local government officials. Approximately 100 individuals are expected to attend, including representatives from Japan’s local and central governments, South Korean Foreign Ministry officials, and relatives of Korean laborers. Guests will observe a moment of silence for those who perished due to accidents or other causes at the mines. However, the event has sparked dissatisfaction in South Korea, where critics accuse their government of lacking transparency in its communications with Japan. Questions have been raised about why Seoul supported the memorial without securing a firm commitment from Tokyo to explicitly highlight the plight of Korean laborers. Adding to the controversy, the South Korean government has agreed to cover travel expenses for families of Korean victims invited to the ceremony, fueling accusations of leniency in holding Japan accountable. Japan’s Wartime Accountability Japan has long faced criticism for its handling of wartime history, including its colonization of Korea and the exploitation of Korean laborers and “comfort women”—a euphemism for women forced into sexual servitude for Japanese soldiers. While historians document the atrocities committed under Japanese rule, the government has often downplayed its role, referring to forced laborers as “civilian workers” and using euphemistic language to describe victims. Compensation demands for these abuses have repeatedly strained Japan-South Korea relations. In 2018, South Korea’s Supreme Court ordered Japanese companies to compensate forced labor victims, a decision Japan opposed, citing the 1965 normalization treaty that settled wartime claims. Recent geopolitical pressures have prompted the two nations to mend ties, particularly as the United States urged closer cooperation in light of China’s growing influence. South Korea’s conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol announced in March 2023 that a domestic fund would compensate forced labor victims without requiring Japanese contributions. Japan’s then-Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed sympathy during a visit to Seoul, marking a thaw in relations. However, critics argue that Japan’s broader approach to wartime history remains problematic. Under the leadership of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the government rejected terms like “sex slavery” and “forced labor” and instead promoted sanitized narratives of its past. Tourism and Historical Revisionism Listing sites like the Sado mines as UNESCO World Heritage landmarks aligns with Japan’s tourism strategy. By emphasizing industrial achievements while downplaying wartime exploitation, critics say Japan seeks to attract visitors while avoiding accountability. “The government wants to commercialize sites like the Sado mines by beautifying and justifying their history,” Takeuchi remarked. The approach, he said, underscores a broader reluctance to engage with the darker aspects of Japan’s past. Conclusion The memorial ceremony at the Sado mines reflects a complex intersection of history, politics, and diplomacy. While it marks a step toward acknowledging the workers who lost their lives, the event’s lack of explicit recognition for Korean forced laborers underscores ongoing tensions. As Japan and South Korea navigate their shared history, the ceremony serves as a reminder of the need for honest dialogue and reconciliation—a challenge that continues to shape the two nations’ relationship.

Talks between the federal government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) hit a deadlock ahead of the latter's “do-or-die” protest on November 24 following contact between the major opposition party’s chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. Gohar, speaking on the Geo News programme “Naya Pakistan”, confirmed that he and the interior minister held a contact, however, no discussion was made regarding the postponement of its nationwide demonstration which the party described as a “final call”. He also denied that the PTI leadership gave any assurance to Naqvi for a final response during their contact. Commenting on the Islamabad High Court’s order regarding public gatherings in the federal capital, Gohar said that the verdict was “not final” as the PTI was not heard in the case. Two days ago, the high court had directed the authorities concerned not to allow the PTI to hold its "do-or-die" protest in the federal capital in violation of the newly enacted peaceful assembly law. The PTI chief categorically said that his party has not struck any deal and emphasised that citizens reserved the right to hold peaceful protests. He added that dialogue would continue after the release of Khan. However, he, said that their negotiations are not on that level in which they table a demand for the party founder’s release. Gohar further said that only PTI founder Imran Khan could take back the protest call besides clarifying that the party’s political committee did not mull over deferring its nationwide demonstration. Last week, incarcerated former premier Khan, who has been behind bars since August last year, gave a call for a nationwide protest against the alleged rigging in the February 8 elections, arrests of party workers, and the passage of the 26th Amendment. On the other hand, Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar also stated categorically that no negotiations were being held at any level with the Imran Khan-founded party. Addressing a news conference earlier today, Tarar said that Naqvi, following the IHC orders, contacted Gohar to convey that protests or sit-ins in the federal capital were illegal. Tarar warned that those participating in violent protests would be arrested and held accountable for any damage, as the government would not tolerate actions jeopardising public safety. He also warned that officers involved in political activities will face strict action. The minister said protests are illegal and disrupting public life will have consequences, stressing the government’s commitment to law and order. He alleged that PTI and the country’s enemies share the same goal of hindering economic progress. He mentioned that Belarus is Pakistan’s close ally, and preparations have been finalised to welcome the president of Belarus in Islamabad. Responding to another question, he said the Pakistan Army is rendering sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur "shows no concern for law and order".Nov 21, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson looks on against the Florida Panthers during the first period at the United Center. Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images/File Photo Mired in last place in the NHL standings amid a rebuilding process, the Chicago Blackhawks dismissed coach Luke Richardson on Thursday and named Anders Sorensen interim coach. In two-plus seasons with the Blackhawks, the 55-year-old Richardson posted a 57-118-15 record, including an 8-16-2 start to this season, in his first stint as a head coach. Chicago posted 59 points in his first season, then regressed to 52 in 2023-24, despite having No. 1 overall pick and 2024 Calder Trophy winner Connor Bedard on the roster. "Today I made the difficult decision to move on from Luke as our head coach. We thank him for his efforts and contributions to the organization and our community," Chicago general manager Kyle Davidson said in a statement. "As we have begun to take steps forward in our rebuilding process, we felt that the results did not match our expectations for a higher level of execution this season and ultimately came to the decision that a change was necessary. We wish Luke and his family all the best moving forward." The 49-year-old Sorensen had been the coach of the Blackhawks' AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. He will be succeeded at Rockford by Mark Eaton on an interim basis. Eaton is the Blackhawks' assistant general manager overseeing player development. "On behalf of the entire Blackhawks organization, I'd like to thank Luke for his dedication over the past three seasons," Blackhawks chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz said in a statement. "I fully support Kyle's decision in making this change as he continues to do what is needed to move our team forward. I have the utmost confidence in him and the rest of our Hockey Operations team as they begin their search for the next head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks." Richardson was the Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round pick (No. 7 overall) in 1987 and posted 201 points (35 goals, 166 assists) in 1,417 games over 21 seasons. Playing for six teams, the Ottawa native also amassed 2,055 penalty minutes. --Field Level Media REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowNorfolk Southern Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors

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NoneNone1 2 3 Chennai: The school education department on Saturday released the schedule for the half-yearly exams for Classes X and XII, which will take place from Dec 9 to 23. For Class XII students, exams will begin with Tamil on Dec 9, followed by English on Dec 10, and continue with other major subjects until Dec 23. Class X students will start with Tamil on Dec 10 and wrap up with Social Science on Dec 23. The exams will commence by 9.45am and end by 1pm, with 10 minutes allotted for reading the question paper. To support students in their preparation, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) will provide study material and model question papers. School education director S Kannappan added that district education officers have been instructed to ensure schools do not conduct classes on holidays. "Our department's helpline often receives complaints about teachers using weekends and holidays for revisions," he said.U.S. Sen. Manchin delivers final floor speech