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NEWARK — The East Bay’s closest Nov. 5 election race ended in dramatic fashion this week. Newark’s five-candidate contest for two council seats was so close that last month the county registrar called for a rare manual recount. Even then, the contest wasn’t over: the candidate up by four votes on Tuesday, lost by three votes on Thursday. After the election was certified Thursday, Julie Del Catancio had won by that slim margin over Jacinta Arteaga. She’ll join Terrence Grindall, the first-place finisher, as the two newest members of the Newark council. Del Catancio said in an interview that she feels “grateful” to the residents who voted for her. “I’m more energized than ever to serve and lead Newark, to lead families to a place where they feel safe, valued and supported,” Catancio said. Grindall won early on with 7,490, but Arteaga and Del Catancio had exchanged leads for the second seat. In late November, Alameda County Registrar of Voters Tim DuPuis called for manually counting the ballots, which initially showed Arteaga up by four votes. But Del Catancio took the lead this week with 6,452 votes over Arteaga’s 6,449 after ballots previously uncounted because of issues with their signatures were added to the official count. Del Catancio received a law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law and a master’s degree in administration from the University of Kansas. She is currently a Newark planning commissioner and educator in the Newark Unified School District. Del Catancio said that, assuming her lead holds and she makes the council, her top priorities would include addressing residents’ concerns about “responsible growth and safety.” She said that she wants residents to feel safe, and she wants people of all demographics to feel comfortable supporting the city’s communities and businesses. “I really believe in the potential of Newark and the power of our community to come together to make it even a better place to grow,” Del Catancio said. “I really appreciate everyone who put their trust in me and the process of these elections. So I definitely would never take that for granted.” Arteaga did not immediately return a request for comment Thursday.Sydney Sydney, Dec 7 (The Conversation) A major international test has revealed a concerning gender gap in maths among Australian school students. In the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), Australia’s boys did much better than girls. Year 4 boys outperformed girls by the equal highest margin out of 58 countries that did the test. The story is not much better for Year 8 students – Australia had the 12th-largest gender gap of the 42 countries. This is out of character with other subjects, such as literacy, where the gender gap is either much smaller, or girls outperform boys. Why is there a gap? International researchers have been aware of a gender gap in maths for decades and have been trying to understand why and how to fix it. It has previously been suggested boys are just better at mathematics than girls. However, this has been thoroughly debunked, with many studies finding no statistically significant biological difference between boys and girls in maths ability. Yet figures consistently show girls are under-represented in the most advanced maths courses at school. For example, for the two most advanced Year 11 and 12 courses in New South Wales, girls are outnumbered by a ratio of roughly two to one. A ‘boys’ subject?‘ Studies suggest social factors and individual motivation are playing a part in the maths gender gap. Research has found stereotyping is a problem, with maths been seen as a “boys’ subject”. These ideas start developing from an early age, even as young as five. These stereotypes can negatively impact girls’ motivation in maths and their self-efficacy (their perception of how well they can do), which then impacts performance. Girls are also more likely to develop maths anxiety, which may be due to lacking confidence in their ability. Another possible reason for this gap is it is not as important for girls themselves to be seen as skilled at maths as it is for boys. This has been linked to differences in subject engagement and subsequent performance. Given how important mathematical skills are for workplaces today and in the future, we need to change these attitudes. What can we do? Unfortunately, there are no simple answers. However, we recommend three strategies to help narrow the gap. 1. Treat boys and girls equally when it comes to maths: there is a noted tendency to expect boys to engage in more challenging maths than girls. If parents and teachers expect less from girls, we are feeding the stereotype that maths is “more suited to boys”. Simply holding beliefs that boys are better at maths can result in spending more time with or giving more attention to boys in maths. It can also be seen in behaviours where we think we are being supportive, such as reassuring a struggling girl, “it’s ok if you’re not great at maths”! 2. Talk to girls about maths: girls historically report lower confidence in maths when correlated with their actual achievement. This means girls potentially have inaccurate beliefs about their ability. So we need to understand how they feel they are progressing and make sure they understand their genuine progress. 3. Make use of female maths role models: when girls see themselves represented in maths-intensive careers – such as engineers, actuaries, chemists, economists, data scientists, architects and software developers – they are more likely to see the importance and value of maths. We know this can inspire young people. (The Conversation) AMS (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)Quebec premier wants to put a stop to prayer in parks and public places
Amid Delhi’s pollution crisis, where the air quality index (AQI) often exceeds 300, one home in Sainik Farms stands as a remarkable example of sustainable living. The residence of Peter Singh and Nino Kaur has achieved an astonishingly low indoor AQI of just 10-15. Their efforts to create a clean, eco-friendly environment show that even in a city battling pollution, a green and healthy lifestyle is possible. The house has 15,000 plants for clean air At the heart of this eco-friendly home is an incredible collection of over 15,000 plants. These plants play a critical role in purifying the air, filtering out harmful particles, and providing clean oxygen for the family. Unlike most homes, which rely on air purifiers, the couple’s reliance on natural solutions ensures that their home maintains exceptional indoor air quality year-round. Image for representation | Canva Eco-friendly construction for a healthier home The house stands out for its unconventional design and sustainable construction methods. Instead of using modern cement and paint, the walls are built with bricks bound by lime mortar, a traditional technique that is not only environmentally friendly but also helps regulate indoor temperature. Lime replaces chemical-based paints, ensuring that the air inside remains free of harmful fumes. Even the roof has been designed with sustainability in mind. It is made of stone tiles instead of concrete slabs, which helps keep the home naturally cooler during Delhi’s scorching summers. This approach reduces the need for air conditioning, cutting down energy consumption and promoting a more sustainable lifestyle. Image for representation | Canva Solar-powered and self-sustaining Peter and Nino’s dedication to sustainability extends far beyond their choice of building materials. Their home is powered entirely by solar energy, making it completely off-grid. This eliminates their dependence on the city’s electricity supply, which is often unreliable and generated through non-renewable sources. By harnessing the power of the sun, the couple has created a self-sufficient home that reduces their environmental impact while saving energy costs. A life-changing journey toward sustainability The couple’s journey to building this green haven began with health concerns. Nino was diagnosed with blood cancer. After undergoing chemotherapy, her weakened lungs were struggling to cope with the city's toxic air.Doctors initially advised them to leave Delhi because of the city’s hazardous air quality. Image for representation | Canva They briefly moved to Goa, where their son had purchased a house for them. However, their lives took a turn when an Ayurvedic specialist encouraged them to adopt an organic, eco-friendly lifestyle. Inspired by this advice, they returned to Delhi with a clear mission: to transform their home into a sanctuary of health and sustainability. Today, their home stands as a living example of how ancient techniques and modern technology can be combined to create a better way of life. In a city choked by pollution, their house is a refreshing reminder that with determination and creativity, environmental challenges can be faced and overcome.‘Useful idiot’ could help release captured Australian
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How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The benchmark index posted its first back-to-back annual gains of more than 20% since 1998. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn’t just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin and gold surged and “Roaring Kitty” reappeared to briefly reignite the meme stock craze. Stock market today: Stocks waver in thin trading after US markets reopen following a holiday pause Stocks are wavering on Wall Street in light trading as U.S. markets reopen following the Christmas holiday. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite were down by less than 0.1% in afternoon trading Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up less than 0.1%. Gains in technology companies and retailers helped temper losses elsewhere in the market, including a pullback by some heavyweight Big Tech stocks. The Labor Department reported that U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. Treasury yields fell. U.S. markets have historically gotten a boost at year’s end despite lower trading volumes. Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital while the WHO chief says he was meters away JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment on Thursday took place just “meters away” as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa. He says a crew member was hurt. The strikes followed several days of Houthi attacks and launches setting off sirens in Israel. Israel's military says it attacked infrastructure used by the Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa, power stations and ports. The Israeli military later said it wasn’t aware that the WHO chief was at the location in Yemen. Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices New data shows holiday sales rose this year even as Americans wrestled with still high prices in many grocery necessities and other financial worries. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, holiday sales from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve climbed 3.8%, a faster pace than the 3.1% increase from a year earlier. The measure tracks all kinds of payments including cash and debit cards. This year, retailers were even more under the gun to get shoppers in to buy early and in bulk since there were five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mastercard SpendingPulse says the last five days of the season accounted for 10% of the spending. Sales of clothing, electronics and Jewelry rose. Finland stops Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Finnish police say authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia as they investigate whether it damaged a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cables. It was the latest incident involving disruption of key infrastructure. Police and border guards boarded the Eagle S and took control as they investigate damage to the Estlink-2 undersea power cable. The cable brings electricity from Finland to Estonia across the Baltic Sea. The cable went down on Wednesday. The incident follows damage to two data cables and the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Both have been termed sabotage. Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean was attacked, owner says MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian operator of a cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria says it has been hit by a series of explosions in an act of sabotage. Oboronlogistica is a state-controlled company that operated the Ursa Major freighter. The company said the vessel was wrecked by three powerful explosions just above the water line in what it described as a “terrorist attack” that caused it to sink on Monday. The company said in a statement carried by Russia’s state RIA Novosti news agency on Thursday that the explosions left a hole in the ship’s starboard and filled the engine room with acrid smoke. That hampered the crew’s attempts to access it. Undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia hit by outage, prompting investigation FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Finland’s prime minister says authorities are investigating an interruption in a power cable under the Baltic Sea between his country and Estonia. Petteri Orpo said on X that power transmission through the Estlink-2 cable suffered an outage Wednesday. Authorities have been on edge about undersea infrastructure in the Baltic after two international data cables were severed in November and the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany were blown up in September 2022. Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040. It also recommends maximizing the use of nuclear power to accommodate the growing demand for power in the era of AI while meeting decarbonization targets. Cabinet is expected to formally approve the plan by March following a period of public consultation. The policy says nuclear energy should account for 20% of Japan’s energy supply in 2040, with renewables expanded to 40-50% and coal-fired power reduced to 30-40%. Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. 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The US Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claim applications ticked down by 1,000 to 219,000 for the week of Dec. 21. That’s fewer than the 223,000 analysts forecast. Continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, climbed by 46,000 to 1.91 million for the week of Dec. 14. That’s more than analysts projected and the most since the week of Nov. 13, 2021. Weekly applications for jobless benefits are considered representative of U.S. layoffs.( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) GEELONG, Australia, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon revolution plc (Nasdaq: CREV) (the "Company"), a Tier 1 OEM supplier and the leading global manufacturer of lightweight advanced technology automotive carbon fiber wheels, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Orion Infrastructure Capital ("OIC") for a further US$25 million financing, which will be released in five tranches, each equal to US$5 million, subject to satisfying certain release conditions. In connection with the release of each of the five tranches of US$5 million, the Company will issue to OIC and the lenders under the US$60 million PIUS loan entered into in May 2023 ("Existing Noteholders"), penny warrants to purchase an aggregate number of shares equal to 5.0% of the Company's shares outstanding. The original US$110 million funding agreement with OIC included the US$70 million previously drawn and provided for up to US$40 million of additional funding by OIC, of which this US$25 million has now been secured. In connection with this further US$25 million, Existing Noteholders have also agreed to release up to US$2 million of existing loan reserves in five equal tranches of US$400,000 concurrent with the five OIC funding tranches. Following this combined US$27 million of additional funding, both OIC and the Existing Noteholders have also agreed to partial payment in kind, in lieu of cash, for certain interest payments. The first of these five funding tranches closed on Friday December 20, 2024. The incremental $25 million of capital, reserve release and changes to interest terms, are intended to support the ongoing liquidity of the business and fund the Company as it works to satisfy the demand from Carbon Revolution's OEM customers. The Company is making substantial investments in capacity and throughput and has a number of new programs entering, or expected to enter, production in the near-term. "OIC continues to be a great funding partner for Carbon Revolution, sharing our vision for our world-leading technology," said Jake Dingle, CEO of Carbon Revolution. "This capital supports the ongoing liquidity of the business and underpins the continued delivery of our production capacity increase and the near-term launch of a number of new OEM programs." "We are firm believers in Carbon Revolution and the transformative impact of their lightweighting value proposition," said Chris Leary, Investment Partner & Head of Infra Equity at OIC. "The progress made by the Company on its capacity investments and increasing the efficiency of its production, as the only company capable of producing carbon fiber wheels at scale, has further demonstrated the unparalleled value to automotive OEMs as they modernize their product portfolios." The terms and conditions of the financing are summarized in the Company's filing with the SEC, which can be accessed here . The Company continues to work diligently to file its Annual Report as promptly as practical to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as described here . About Carbon Revolution plc Carbon Revolution plc (Nasdaq: CREV) (the "Company" or "Carbon Revolution") is the parent of Carbon Revolution Pty Ltd, an early-stage growth company which has successfully innovated, commercialized and industrialized the advanced manufacture of carbon fiber wheels for the global automotive industry. The Company has progressed from single prototypes to designing and manufacturing lightweight wheels for cars and SUVs in the high performance, premium and luxury segments, for the world's most prestigious automotive brands. Carbon Revolution is creating a significant and sustainable advanced technology business that supplies its lightweight wheel technology to automotive manufacturers around the world. For more information, visit carbonrev.com . Forward-Looking Statements All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this communication are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "project," "forecast," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," "target" or other similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the expectation of continued listing of Carbon Revolution's ordinary shares and warrants on Nasdaq, the Company's ability to file its Annual Report and promptly regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), the future financial performance, business strategies, financings and expectations for the Company's business. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of Carbon Revolution's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from such assumptions, and such differences may be material. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Carbon Revolution. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including (i) the ability to maintain the listing of Carbon Revolution's securities on Nasdaq or any other exchange on which such securities may be listed in the future; (ii) the failure to realize the benefits of being listed on a U.S. securities exchange and publicly-traded in the United States; (iii) Carbon Revolution's liquidity, including its ability to pay its obligations and to issue equity, refinance its indebtedness or otherwise obtain financing at all or on acceptable terms, (iv) risks related to its ability to meet financial covenants and other key covenants under existing financing arrangements or to obtain waivers or forbearance from compliance with such covenants, which could result in the acceleration of outstanding indebtedness, (v) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (vi) risks related to the rollout of Carbon Revolution's business strategy and the timing of expected business milestones; (vii) the effects of competition on Carbon Revolution's future business and the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth, establish and maintain relationships with customers and retain its management and key employees; (viii) risks related to domestic and international political and macroeconomic uncertainty, including the Russia-Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East; (ix) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Carbon Revolution; (x) the impact of pandemic and governmental responses on any of the foregoing risks; (xi) risks related to Carbon Revolution's industry; (xii) changes in laws and regulations; and (xiii) those factors discussed in the documents Carbon Revolution filed with the SEC, including the Shell Company Report on Form 20-F. If any of these risks materialize or Carbon Revolution's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Carbon Revolution does not presently know or that Carbon Revolution currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Carbon Revolution's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Carbon Revolution anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Carbon Revolution's assessments to change. However, while Carbon Revolution may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Carbon Revolution specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, unless required by applicable law. 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