bet with bet365 WASHINGTON — The FBI should have done more to gather intelligence before the Capitol riot, according to a watchdog report Thursday that also said no undercover FBI employees were on the scene on Jan. 6, 2021, and that none of the bureau's informants was authorized to participate. The report from the Justice Department inspector general's office knocks down a fringe conspiracy theory advanced by some Republicans in Congress that the FBI played a role in instigating the events that day, when rioters determined to overturn Republican Donald Trump's 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden stormed the building in a violent clash with police. The review, released nearly four years after a dark chapter in history that shook the bedrock of American democracy, was narrow in scope, but aimed to shed light on gnawing questions that have dominated public discourse, including whether major intelligence failures preceded the riot and whether the FBI in some way provoked the violence. The report offers a mixed assessment of the FBI's performance in the run-up to the riot, crediting the bureau for preparing for the possibility of violence and for trying to identify known "domestic terrorism subjects" who planned to come to Washington that day. But it said the FBI, in an action the now-deputy director described as a "basic step that was missed," failed to canvass informants across all 56 of its field offices for any relevant intelligence. That was a step, the report concluded, "that could have helped the FBI and its law enforcement partners with their preparations in advance of January 6." The report found 26 FBI informants were in Washington for election-related protests on Jan. 6, including three who were tasked with traveling to the city to report on others who were potentially planning to attend the day's events. While four informants entered the Capitol, none were authorized to do so by the bureau or to break the law, the report said. Many of the 26 informants provided the FBI with information before the riot, but it "was no more specific than, and was consistent with, other sources of information" that the FBI acquired. The FBI said in a letter responding to the report that it accepts the inspection general's recommendation "regarding potential process improvements for future events." The lengthy review was launched days after the riot as the FBI faced questions over whether it had missed warning signs or adequately disseminated intelligence it received, including a Jan. 5, 2021, bulletin prepared by the FBI's Norfolk, Virginia, field office that warned of the potential for "war" at the Capitol. The inspector general found the information in that bulletin was broadly shared. FBI Director Chris Wray, who announced this week his plans to resign at the end of Biden's term in January, defended his agency's handing of the intelligence report. He told lawmakers in 2021 that the report was disseminated though the joint terrorism task force, discussed at a command post in Washington and posted on an internet portal available to other law enforcement agencies. "We did communicate that information in a timely fashion to the Capitol Police and (Metropolitan Police Department) in not one, not two, but three different ways," Wray said at the time. Separately, the report said the FBI's New Orleans field office was told by a source between November 2020 and early January 2021 that protesters were planning to station a "quick reaction force" in northern Virginia "to be armed and prepared to respond to violence that day in DC, if necessary." That information was shared with the FBI's Washington Field Office, members of intelligence agencies and some federal law enforcement agencies the day before the riot, the inspector general found. But there was no indication the FBI told northern Virginia police about the information, the report said. An FBI official told the inspector general there was "nothing actionable or immediately concerning about it." A cache of weapons at a Virginia hotel as part of a "quick reaction force" was a central piece of the Justice Department's seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keeper leader Stewart Rhodes and other members of the far-right extremist group. The conspiracy theory that federal law enforcement officers entrapped members of the mob has been spread in conservative circles, including by some Republican lawmakers. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., recently suggested on a podcast that agents pretending to be Trump supporters were responsible for instigating the violence. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who withdrew as Trump's pick as attorney general amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations, sent a letter to Wray in 2021 asking how many undercover agents or informants were at the Capitol on Jan. 6 and if they were "merely passive informants or active instigators." Wray said the "notion that somehow the violence at the Capitol on January 6 was part of some operation orchestrated by FBI sources and agents is ludicrous."During my commute to work, I use the time to catch up on group chats with my college friends and colleagues. We share funny memes, plan weekend outings, and offer each other moral support during stressful times. WeChat has become a digital lifeline that keeps us connected despite our busy schedules and geographical distance.Title: Controversy Erupts Over Flight Butler Selling a $1070 Flight Ticket for $3357Calin Georgescu was in pole position with almost 23 percent after the first round of voting, a political earthquake in the country of 19 million people that has so far resisted nationalist appeals that have gained traction in Hungary and Slovakia. His victory ahead of centre-right mayor Elena Lasconi -- who scored 19.18 percent -- ended the hopes of Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to compete for the presidency in the December runoff. After coming third at 19.15, Ciolacu said his Social Democratic Party (PSD) won't challenge the narrow result, and announced his resignation as party leader. Experts say the far right's surprise success could affect the parliamentary elections later this week, and even influence the chances of forming a future government. In the runoff ballot on December 8, Lasconi will face Georgescu, a NATO critic who in the past expressed his admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Georgescu's popularity surged ahead of the vote with a viral TikTok campaign calling for an end to aid for Ukraine, which shares a 650-kilometre (400-mile) border with Romania. In a first reaction on his YouTube channel, the 62-year-old independent candidate insisted "there is no East or West", stressing that neutrality was "absolutely necessary". "I am not an extremist, I am not a fascist -- I am a Romanian who loves his country," he said in reference to media reports that "tried to portray" him in a wrongful way. For his rival Lasconi, the upcoming runoff represents "an existential battle", "a historic confrontation" between those who wish to "preserve Romania's young democracy" and those who want to "return to the Russian sphere of influence". "We must not allow anger to throw us back into the past," she said to thunderous applause from her supporters, vowing to stand up for Europe and NATO. The political earthquake comes amid soaring inflation and mounting fears of Romania being potentially dragged into Russia's war in neighbouring Ukraine, as the country has emerged as a key player on the alliance's eastern flank. In Sunday's vote, another far-right contender, AUR party leader George Simion, secured nearly 14 percent. Already pounding the campaign trail for this week's parliamentary elections, Simion said Romania now has "the chance to have a sovereign government and a sovereign president". Overall, the far right won more than a third of all votes in Sunday's presidential ballot. "The far right is by far the big winner of this election," political scientist Cristian Pirvulescu told AFP, predicting a possible "contagion effect" in the parliamentary vote. Extremist forces and Lasconi's centre-right party now have "wind in their sails", sociologist Gelu Duminica said, though "it remains to be seen if they know how to capitalise" on it. The PSD, which has shaped the country's politics for more than three decades, has never before been eliminated in the first round of a presidential election. The National Liberal Party (PNL) party, with whom the PSD currently governs, also suffered a defeat. While many expressed their disbelief over the poll in the streets of the capital Bucharest, others were enthused. Maria Chis, 70, said she was surprised by Georgescu's lead in the first round but had been impressed after watching his TikTok videos. "He seems a man of integrity, serious and patriotic. He inspires seriousness. I think only someone like him can bring change," said the pensioner, who was planning to vote for him in the second round. Alex Tudose, the owner of a construction company, was gloomy. "There is sorrow, disappointment, that after so many years in Euro-Atlantic structures we voted for a pro-Russian by over 20 percent," the 42-year-old said. "There is clearly a strong fragmentation both in society and in the political class, and I think we saw that yesterday," he said. ani-anb-kym/sbk

Report: Arsenal Considering Strengthening Left Winger Position! What About the Attack? Gunners' Expected Goals Ranking Near the BottomThe healthcare industry finds itself at a crossroads, where none of the key players — payers, providers, or patients — are truly satisfied with the current system. Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns. Meanwhile, patients, the ultimate end-users, are left craving better care, personalized attention, and meaningful outcomes. Amidst this discord, a quiet revolution is brewing. Healthcare is transitioning from a reactive model — where diseases are treated after they arise — to a proactive, AI-driven approach focused on prevention. Traditionally, systems were designed to address illness post-diagnosis, resulting in ballooning costs, overburdened providers, and patients disengaged from long-term health management. Now, innovators like MediKarma are reshaping the landscape, leveraging AI to deliver affordable, personalized wellness care aimed at preventing illness before it starts. This transformation promises to realign the interests of all parties, but the question remains: Who will emerge as the winners and losers in this new era of healthcare? What’s All the Fuss About? Generative AI is now capable of analyzing millions of data points within a patient’s medical record to create a comprehensive health profile. Rather than focusing on isolated factors, this technology looks at the bigger picture — integrating medical history, personal preferences, lifestyle habits, and even environmental influences to provide a hyper-personalized wellness care plan. AI now also predicts potential health risks, offering personalized tasks to keep individuals on a path to better health. These tasks are specific, actionable, and designed to be motivating, empowering patients to take control of their well-being. For payers, this proactive model offers a groundbreaking approach to care. By providing access to integrated health data and real-time wellness information, it empowers providers to sustain a healthier, well-managed patient population. This approach can help reduce emergency room visits, ultimately lowering costs tied to preventable conditions. With AI-driven solutions, payers can allocate resources more effectively, emphasize preventive care over reactive treatments, and achieve the delicate balance between profitability and improved patient outcomes. For providers, AI is a powerful tool that enables better patient management. With comprehensive data analysis, doctors can offer more targeted care and improve health outcomes. Instead of being overwhelmed by administrative tasks, providers can use AI to streamline processes, identify patterns, and intervene early — strengthening the patient-provider relationship and leading to greater satisfaction on both sides. Who Knew? That you could improve business results while improving patient care? Kris Narayan, along with the leadership teams of The Digital Hub Foundation, HLTH, Memorial Healthcare Systems (MHS), and Arkos Health, recognized the potential. Since its 2021 launch, MediKarma has attracted significant attention. Founded by Kris Narayan, the platform has earned accolades from the Digital Hub Foundation and the HLTH Awards. Early adopters are already seeing results. They are leveraging MediKarma’s AI to enhance preventive wellness care programs, aiming to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes through personalized wellness journeys. Memorial Healthcare System's (MHS) Jeffrey Sturman, Senior Vice President & Chief Digital Information Officer calls it a "digital health game-changer." The ability of MediKarma to integrate their AI capabilities into a healthcare delivery system's practice will help redefine patient engagement and promote new standards for value-based care delivery. So, What Does MediKarma Actually Do? Beyond its role as a 24/7 personal health assistant, MediKarma’s platform provides an individualized health score — a real-time assessment of well-being based on data from health records and wearable devices like smart watches and rings. This score helps users track health trends and receive actionable insights for improvement. Jill, MediKarma’s AI health assistant, creates personalized wellness plans by integrating each user’s medical history, habits, and goals to offer tailored advice and motivation. For example, Jill might remind a diabetic patient to check their blood sugar based on real-time symptoms, showcasing AI’s potential to manage chronic conditions effectively. Momentum and Impact Since its debut, MediKarma has established partnerships with organizations like Memorial Healthcare System, Arkos Health, and Family Health Choice. MediKarma’s partnership with its Self-Insured Employer customers aims to promote employee wellness, reduce absence and raise standards for value-based care. Arkos Health’s partnership with MediKarma focuses on engaging Medicaid and Medicare patients with virtual, in-home, and in-clinic care options. “As President and Chief Medical Officer of Arkos Health, I believe leveraging AI is essential for driving healthcare transformation,” says Amish Purohit. “MediKarma’s AI-driven approach aligns with our commitment to patient-centered, value-based care.” Blue Shield of California’s Chief Marketing Officer Jigar Shah also emphasizes AI’s importance: “Our mission is to make healthcare worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable. With AI, we can identify those who need support and connect them with services that can help, like our digital health platform Wellvolution, which addresses diabetes, hypertension, weight management, and more.” A Bright Future for Healthcare The shift from reactive treatments to proactive, AI-driven care is now a burgeoning reality. MediKarma, through its innovative application of Generative AI, is leading this transformation, offering a glimpse into a future where health management is personalized, efficient, and preventive. Early adopters are setting themselves apart, leveraging AI to enhance patient care and streamline operations. By embracing this revolution, these organizations are not merely adapting but defining a new healthcare paradigm. As the industry evolves, those who embrace these innovations early will secure a competitive advantage, while latecomers may struggle to catch up. MediKarma’s success stories underscore AI’s potential to improve individual health outcomes and transform wellness. The message is clear: in this new healthcare era, the first movers will drive change and secure a leading role in the industry’s promising future. MediKarma is an AI tool for general wellness support and information, not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, and do not ignore professional advice based on information from MediKarma. For emergencies, contact healthcare services immediately. MediKarma may collect health-related data in compliance with privacy laws. This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. If you are seeking medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider.

‘NCERT working to augment capacity to 15 crore’ New Delhi: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) textbooks for some classes will cost less from next year, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Tuesday. The National Council of Educational Research and Training, which currently prints five crore textbooks a year, is working to augment capacity to 15 crore from next year, he said. The minister also said the new textbooks, according to the updated curriculum for classes 9-12, would be available from the 2026-27 academic session. “In the next academic year, NCERT will publish 15 crore quality and affordable books... Currently, it publishes nearly five crore textbooks. Earlier, there were concerns about demand and supply about the textbooks. However, that will be addressed now,” Pradhan told reporters. “Since the volume of printing of books is going to be high, the prices of textbooks for some classes will be reduced. However, the price will not be increased for any class to ensure there is no financial burden on parents,” he said. The minister said the process of updating textbooks, according to the new National Curriculum Framework (NCF), was under way. “The process is on and textbooks for classes 9-12 will be ready by the 2026-27 academic session,” he said. “New textbooks have been made available for seven out of 15 grades, with textbooks coming out for four more grades in the next academic year. Textbooks for arts, physical education, and wellbeing (classes 3-8) and vocational education (classes 6-8) are being developed. Textbooks are being prepared in all scheduled Indian languages and made accessible via online platforms,” the minister said. Pradhan said the number of schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had more than doubled, rising from 14,974 in 2014 to 30,415 in 2024. “Admissions, transfers and CBSE affiliation processes are now fully online. Kendriya Vidyalyas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and the CBSE are operating on 100% e-office platforms. Schools offering vocational courses have risen from 960 in 2014 to 29,342 in 2024. Student enrolment in skill education has surged from 58,720 in 2014 to over 30.8 lakh in 2024,” he said. In a separate press conference, Union Minister of State for Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said there had been unprecedented development of education infrastructure during past 10 years. “...Because of which, seven Indian institutions – IITs Delhi, Kharagpur, Kanpur, Mumbai and Madras, IISc (Indian Institute of Science)-Bengaluru, and the Delhi University – have found a place in the reputable QS world university ranking,” Mohol said. NTA will be restructured soon, says Pradhan New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will not conduct any recruitment exams from 2025, instead focussing only on higher education entrance tests, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Tuesday. The agency will be restructured next year and new posts are being created, he said. The move is part of examination reforms based on the recommendations of a high-level panel set up earlier this year following alleged leaks in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) medical entrance exam and a series of cancellations of others due to suspected leaks and other glitches. The Education Ministry is also in conversation with the Health Ministry on conducting NEET in the traditional pen-and-paper mode or switch to a Computer Based Test (CBT). “The National Testing Agency (NTA) will be limited to conducting only entrance exams for higher education and not conduct any recruitment exams from next year,” Pradhan told reporters. He clarified that the Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate (CUET-UG) would continue to be held once a year. The high-level panel headed by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief R Radhakrishnan noted that the NTA outstretched itself to accommodate diverse requests from many test indenting agencies for handling end-to-end operations of tests. “The NTA should primarily conduct entrance examinations. Enhancing its scope for other examinations may be considered after the capacity of the NTA is augmented,” the panel said in its report. Suggesting restructuring of the NTA, the committee recommended 10 specific verticals, headed at the director level. The verticals will be related to technology, products and operations, test security and surveillance.From the season’s outset, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said Minnesota would leave itself the flexibility to close games with whatever lineup the coaching staff felt was needed to secure a victory. ADVERTISEMENT Sometimes, he noted, he’d get the choice right. Surely, there would be other times when he wouldn’t. “Hopefully, I do way more than I don’t,” Finch said this week. Sunday evening, however, was a checkmark in the “not right” column, at least based off the result. The Timberwolves didn’t score in the final 4:47 of their loss to Golden State. Finch said this week that Mike Conley’s inclusion in the closing lineup would’ve added organization to the equation. But he was quick to add that, with the ill-advised shots Anthony Edwards was taking, may not have mattered. ADVERTISEMENT Finch also reiterated what he said after the game, that Nickeil Alexander-Walker was playing “so well,” so he was hesitant to take him off the floor. “Maybe the other thing I could’ve done was go small,” Finch said, “but we’ve not really done that a ton.” That was the cry of many Wolves’ followers on social media on Sunday. Minnesota has proven rather inept at late-game offense when Conley isn’t on the floor. But all recognized Alexander-Walker had also earned the opportunity to close. You certainly won’t take Edwards off the floor in those situations, and the Wolves wanted Jaden McDaniels on the floor to guard Steph Curry. That left Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert as the only options to take off the court in favor of Conley, and that would’ve left Minnesota small. And, as Finch noted, the Wolves simply haven’t gone small this season. Like, at all. None of Naz Reid, Randle or Gobert have played more than 17 minutes this season without another big man next to him. ADVERTISEMENT It’s not something the Wolves practice, either. McDaniels said he’s only repped minutes at the four in practice when one of the bigs have been unavailable. Still, Finch said it wasn’t that he was “uncomfortable” rolling out a small-ball look Sunday. “But I worry a lot about rebounding. We struggle to rebound with our bigger lineups, at times. So, I know our smaller lineups have really struggled,” Finch said. “That’s some of the reason not to go small is really rebounding issues. But I think our guys are comfortable playing in all different combinations. But I haven’t really thought about going small, necessarily.” ADVERTISEMENT Indeed, Minnesota is just 12th in the NBA this season in defensive rebounding rate, grabbing 71.3% of opposing missed shots. The glass was especially an issue Sunday, as Golden State grabbed 14 offensive rebounds that led to 19 second-chance points. But it’s worth noting many of those came by guards in situations in which size was no factor on the play. McDaniels said he’s comfortable playing any position, including the power forward slot. And Minnesota certainly has the wing depth to roll out more small ball lineups if the situation ever called for it. There could be a playoff matchup that does just that, though Finch noted it could also go the other direction where the Wolves’ advantage would be to lean bigger. Versatility rules come April and May. But the Wolves don’t seem overly urgent to trot out any small-ball looks just to see how they perform at this juncture in the campaign. ADVERTISEMENT “Usually, it’s better with Naz at the four (than me),” McDaniels said. There is, however, at least one proponent of doing a little experimenting: Conley. “I think (small ball) kind of promotes a different level of spacing and speed to the game. You’re going to have to rely on guard-guard situations, guard pick and rolls,” Conley said. “Maybe me setting the screen and roll, Just creating different advantages for ourselves, as opposed to our typical offense or typical flow of things. I would love to see it, maybe — see how it works.” ADVERTISEMENT ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .

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