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Kagiso Rabada turned batting hero as he and Marco Jansen took South Africa to a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday. Needing 148 to win, South Africa crashed to 99 for eight against superb bowling by Mohammad Abbas. The 34-year-old Abbas took a career-best six for 54. But Rabada, so often a match-winner as a bowler, went on the attack as a batsman, hitting an unbeaten 31 off 26 balls, while Jansen provided solid support in making 16 not out. Abbas bowled unchanged for 19.3 overs — four of them on Saturday when he took his first two wickets — in a spell of unremitting accuracy on a pitch which gave seam bowlers help throughout the match. It was a remarkable comeback for Abbas, whose previous Test appearance was against the West Indies in Kingston in August 2021. But it was not quite enough for Pakistan, seeking their first win in South Africa in 18 years. The result ensured qualification for South Africa in the final of the World Test championship final in England next year. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma batted solidly at the start of the day after resuming on 27 for three. Markram and Bavuma put on 43 for the fourth wicket, with Bavuma surviving on 14 — and getting six runs — when he hooked Abbas to fine leg, where Naseem Shah stepped over the boundary in catching the ball. Markram looked secure but was bowled by Abbas for 37 by a virtually unplayable ball which kept low and seamed back off the pitch. Bavuma and David Bedingham added another 34 runs until Bavuma uncharacteristically charged down the pitch at Abbas and was given out caught behind for 40. He walked off immediately but Ultra Edge technology showed the only ‘spike’ was when the ball brushed his trouser pocket. It was the first of four wickets which fell for three runs in 12 balls. Naseem Shah bowled Kyle Verreynne and Abbas had Bedingham and Corbin Bosch caught behind off successive deliveries. Rabada and Jansen saw South Africa through to lunch at 116 for eight — then polished off the match in just 5.3 overs after the interval, with each stroke cheered by the home spectators.

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Obama, Bush, and Clinton join the nation in ‘giving thanks’ to Jimmy CarterKeith Higgins Jr. scores 22 to lead Lehigh to 87-67 victory over NeumannPublished 04:45 IST, December 30th 2024 INS Tushil, India’s newest stealth missile frigate, which is a Russia-built warship, is set to reach India’s western coast by mid-February. New Delhi: INS Tushil, India’s newest stealth missile frigate, which was commissioned into the Indian Navy on December 9 at the Yantar Shipyard in Russia’s Kaliningrad, is set to reach India’s western coast by mid-February. According to the defence officials, the warship will be a part of the Mumbai-based Western Fleet. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who attended the commissioning ceremony, hailed INS Tushil as a "proud testament" to India's growing maritime power. He also described the event as a "significant milestone" in strengthening the long-standing friendship between India and Russia. As part of efforts to strengthen naval cooperation and bilateral ties between India and Morocco, INS Tushil made a stop in Morocco’s Casablanca, on December 27, as it made its way to India. The warship will also conduct anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Guinea, located off the coast of West Africa before it reaches India. In October 2023, India and the European Union held their first naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea aimed at boosting maritime security and fighting piracy. INS Sumedha, an offshore patrol vessel, joined forces with Italian, Spanish, and French warships during the exercise. INS Tushil is an upgraded Krivak III class frigate, part of Project 1135.6, and is one of six such vessels built for the Indian Navy. It is equipped with advanced weapons like BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Shtil surface-to-air missiles, and an upgraded medium-range anti-air gun system. The warship is also designed for operations across air, surface, underwater, and electromagnetic domains. Notably, INS Tushil has around 26% indigenous content, which is double that of the previous Teg-class frigates. Contributions came from 33 Indian firms, including Bharat Electronics Limited, BrahMos Aerospace, and Nova Integrated Systems, a subsidiary of Tata Advanced Systems Limited. INS Tushil is part of a $2.5 billion deal with Russia for four more Krivak/Talwar class stealth frigates for the Indian Navy. Two of these ships are being built at the Yantar shipyard in Russia, while the remaining two will be constructed at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) with technology transfer from Russia. The second frigate, named Tamal, is expected to be commissioned into the Indian Navy in mid-2025. INS Tushil is specifically designed for blue-water operations, making it capable of handling the full spectrum of naval warfare. The ship is equipped with advanced technologies, including an electronic warfare and communication suite to enhance its operational capabilities. Updated 04:45 IST, December 30th 2024

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The 20th-ranked Texas A&M Aggies have a shot to reach the Southeastern Conference championship game for the first time since joining the league in 2012. The only thing standing in their way: archrival No. 3 Texas. Texas A&M and Texas will meet for the first time since 2011 on Saturday night at Kyle Field where a frenzied crowd expected to exceed 110,000 will welcome back a storied rivalry that dates to 1894 . “We know that this is going to be history if we make it,” Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed said. “And... a lot of people don’t have faith and didn’t have faith just because it’s the first year with the new coach, new OC, new DC, all the things and kind of a rebuild season (but) we’re here now and we’ve got a chance to go make this opportunity what we want it to be.” The winner advances to face No. 6 Georgia on Dec. 7 in Atlanta. “I think it’s great for college football that this game with us and them is going to matter on a grander scale than what’s just happening in the state of Texas,” Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian said. “But I also know how much it means to every household in the state of Texas.” Texas A&M is looking to bounce back after dropping a four-overtime thriller at Auburn last week. Texas has won four straight after its only loss of the season against the Bulldogs on Oct. 19. “You hope to get to the last game of the year playing for everything,” said Texas A&M coach Mike Elko, who was hired after Jimbo Fisher’s firing last year. “And we’re in the last game of the year and playing for everything.” The Longhorns will face a hostile crowd that has waited more than a decade for payback after Texas came to Kyle Field for the last meeting in 2011 and left with a 27-25 victory. “It’s probably going to be like the Alabama game, the Notre Dame and the LSU game on steroids,” Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York said. Texas has plenty of recent experience in dealing with tough road crowds. The Longhorns beat Alabama at home in 2023 and won at Michigan and Arkansas this season. In all, Texas has won 10 straight on an opponent’s home field. “I mean, it’s going to be amazing,” Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron said. “You know, these are the type of moments you live for.” Though these Longhorns and Aggies were all in grade school the last time these teams locked horns, the players all seem to get the gravity of this rivalry. “At first some of the guys weren’t fully grasping what this game means and how important it is,” Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III said. “But now that we’ve gotten close and now it’s game week, I think everyone understands how big this game is and how much they need to lock in and focus for this game.” Texas put the game away against Kentucky with a 15-play drive in the fourth quarter that included 12 runs and chewed up more than 8 minutes off the clock. Quintrevion Wisner had a career-high 158 yards, which was just the fourth time this season and Texas back has hit the 100-yard mark. Elko is focused on eliminating explosive plays after his defense allowed pass plays of 31, 44 and a 63-yard touchdown in the loss to Auburn. “Just can’t let them happen,” he said. “You can’t let the ball go over your head.” The Aggies have been strong against the run this season but have struggled at times against the pass and rank 81st in the nation by allowing 227.7 yards passing a game. The Texas secondary has allowed just four passing touchdowns this season but taken away 17 interceptions. But the Longhorns are having their own issues. Texas has fumbled the ball seven times in the last two games, six against Kentucky, which returned one 25 yards for a touchdown. “We just couldn’t hold onto the dang ball,” Sarkisian said. “We’ve got to get that fixed.” Texas A&M’s defensive front is a strength of the team and the Aggies are 17th in the country with 78 tackles for loss. Defensive end Nic Scourton leads the group with 14 and linebacker Scooby Williams has seven. Texas won the 2011 matchup on Justin Tucker’s final play field goal from 40 yards that split the upright with the precision of a surgeon’s scalpel. Texas kicker Bert Auburn has struggled on long field goals this season. He is 9 of 13 overall, but just 4 of 8 from 40 yards or longer. Against Kentucky last week, he made one from 49 yards but also missed one from 47. ___ AP Sports Writer Jim Vertuno contributed to this report.

We will get statehood, special status: Deputy CMStockhead Don't miss out on the headlines from Stockhead. Followed categories will be added to My News. Gold shines amid central bank buying and rate cuts Copper holds long-term promise despite short-term bumps Bell Potter sees these mining stocks as strong 2025 bets Central banks have been on a gold-buying spree , while interest rate cuts are just beginning. As a result, gold is having a stellar run and it’s been one of the top-performing commodities of 2024, hitting multiple all-time highs in various currencies. Throw in geopolitical chaos and the erosion of fiat currencies, and you’ve got a solid setup for gold to keep climbing in the years ahead, said a note out of Bell Potter. Copper, on the other hand, has had a bit of a bumpy ride lately, due to the back-and-forth over China’s stimulus efforts. But underneath the noise, the supply-demand fundamentals are still tight, says the brokerage firm. Copper’s deep involvement in the electrification push has real staying power. Bell Potter believes that if sentiment dips, that’s your cue to get in because the long-term copper bull is still very much on track. Against that backdrop, below are the stocks that Bell Potter has flagged as strong opportunities in the base metals and commodities space as we head into 2025: AIC Mines (ASX:A1M) AIC Mines is a copper producer with solid growth potential, said Bell Potter. It’s ramping up its 100%-owned Eloise Copper Project in Queensland. The mine’s already producing a tidy 12,500tpa of copper and +5000ozpa of gold, and now the plan is to push that up to 20ktpa. Right now, the stock's trading at an attractive price, and with a clear growth path ahead, it’s a solid entry point, said the broker. If you’re looking to add exposure to copper, Bell Potter says A1M’s a no-brainer. Buy, Price Target $0.60. Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) Genesis Minerals is a gold producer with serious ambition. The company’s focused on the Leonora District in Western Australia, where it owns two gold processing plants. It’s got 15Moz in mineral resources and a clear plan to grow production to 325,000ozpa by FY29, up from 135,000oz in FY24. With costs on the decline and gold prices supporting the move, Genesis is shaping to have a strong growth platform, said Bell Potter. The recent restart of its Laverton gold processing plant is a good sign that it's back on track. If you're after growth in gold, GMD’s a solid choice, noted the broker. Buy, Price Target $2.80. Gold Road Resources (ASX:GOR) Gold Road has been through some bumps recently, but it’s now recovering nicely. The company holds a 50% stake in the tier-1 Gruyere Gold Mine in WA, and after some production hiccups, it’s now looking at a sustainable 175,000ozpa production rate starting in 2025 (on a 50% basis). GOR’s underperformed some of its peers during the gold price rally, but once production stabilises and it shows that Gruyere’s back on track, the stock could take off, said Bell Potter. It’s an opportunity to get in before the market fully catches on, Bell Potter said. Buy, Price Target $2.55. Santana Minerals (ASX:SMI) Santana Minerals is flying under the radar at the moment, but this could be one to watch. The company’s Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand has a high-grade ore reserve of 1.2Moz at 2.4g/t Au. It’s got low costs, conventional mining methods, and a 10-year mine life. The project is moving through final studies, and its rapid development could trigger a production re-rating. SMI’s got a relatively low profile, but with a solid project and rapid path to production, it's one to keep on your radar, said Bell Potter. Buy (Speculative), Valuation $1.07. Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) Nickel Mines is no slouch when it comes to nickel production. With operations in Indonesia, it’s got long-life, low-cost projects, and it’s exposed to the full nickel value chain—both upstream and downstream. The company’s expanding its production, ramping up from 108,000t in 2023 to 160,000t by 2026, and crucially, it’s doing it in the high-margin HPAL (high-pressure acid leach) space. NIC’s ability to make money through the entire nickel price cycle is a key factor in its attractiveness. With rising margins and sustainable dividends on the way, this stock looks set for growth, said Bell Potter. Buy, Price Target $1.43. Alpha HPA (ASX:A4N) Alpha HPA is all about ultra-high-purity aluminium compounds, which have applications in everything from lithium-ion batteries to semiconductors. The company's proprietary process is a game-changer, according to Bell Potter, slashing production costs and improving product purity. Stage 1 of its HPA project is already running in Gladstone, Queensland, and Stage 2 is set to ramp up in 2026, funded with a $400m in debt support and government backing. The company is playing in high-tech sectors with massive growth potential. This one's a speculative buy, but it’s a company with serious upside, said the broker. Buy (Speculative), Valuation $2.00. IperionX (ASX:IPX) IperionX is bringing something fresh to the table with its titanium manufacturing tech, developed at the University of Utah. This tech could massively disrupt the current titanium supply chain, driving down production costs and reducing waste, said Bell Potter. The company is starting large-scale production next year in Virginia, and with titanium being crucial to the aerospace and defence sectors, this tech could become very valuable, very quickly. Right now, the US is heavily reliant on imports for its titanium, and IperionX could be the solution. It’s a speculative play, but with huge upside potential. Buy (Speculative), Valuation $5.25. The views, information, or opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the broker and do not represent the views of Stockhead. Stockhead does not provide, endorse or otherwise assume responsibility for any financial product advice contained in this article. Originally published as Hot Money Monday: Bell Potter’s mining stock picks for 2025 are worth a look More related stories Stockhead 2024’s top ASX gas performers The gas market in 2024 offered both challenges and opportunities, here are the companies that threaded the needle and performed well. Read more Stockhead More small cap gems set to shine in 2025 After a stellar 2024 for recovering small to mid caps sector, our experts scour the sector for more overlooked nuggets. Read moreIn a groundbreaking effort to enhance medical treatments for hearing loss and other inner ear conditions, a dedicated team of physicians and engineers has collaborated for over a decade to develop an innovative microneedle. This ultrathin and ultrasharp device is poised to change the precision medicine landscape for the inner ear. The creators of this cutting-edge needle, ENT surgeon Anil Lalwani and mechanical engineer Jeffrey Kysar from Columbia University, believe their invention will be a game-changer in delivering therapies to previously inaccessible areas within the cochlea—the spiral-shaped, fluid-filled structure in the inner ear responsible for hearing. “It’s not an exaggeration to say our microneedle could be key to precision medicine for the inner ear,” Lalwani remarked. The need for microneedle The development of this microneedle comes at a critical time when gene therapy can potentially restore hearing by regenerating cells damaged by loud noises. However, accurately and safely delivering these therapies has proven challenging due to the cochlea’s complex anatomy. Accessing the necessary cells requires navigating through a roughly 2 mm wide delicate membrane that often tears when traditional surgical instruments are used. This tearing can lead to irreversible hearing loss and balance issues. One of the primary objectives of this microneedle is to introduce treatments into the cochlea without damaging this fragile membrane. Additionally, the needle will enable fluid extraction from the cochlea, aiding in diagnosing inner ear disorders like Meniere’s disease, which causes dizziness, nausea, and hearing loss. Analyzing this fluid could enhance understanding of these conditions and facilitate the development of more effective treatments. A unique collaboration The partnership between Lalwani and Kysar began unexpectedly about twelve years ago when two mutual postdoctoral researchers saw the potential for collaboration. Initially, Kysar was surprised to learn about the challenges of accessing the inner ear. “I had imagined that doctors could access any place in the human body,” he admitted. However, the inner ear remained largely unexplored, presenting a unique opportunity for engineering innovation. Intrigued by the engineering challenges involved, Kysar dove into research, discovering scant literature addressing the intricacies of the cochlea’s membrane. This lack of existing knowledge further fueled his interest in developing a solution. Microneedle challenges and solutions Kysar explained that one of the core challenges in creating the needle lay in understanding the factors that cause materials to tear. The team conceptualized the cochlear membrane as a tightly stretched tarp—if a hole is too large, it will rip, but if it’s small enough, it can remain stable. The goal was to create a microneedle thinner than the critical size of the membrane, comparable to the width of a human hair. To achieve this, Kysar and Lalwani utilized advanced manufacturing techniques like two-photon photolithography, a 3D printing method capable of producing extremely fine-resolution structures. This technology allows them to create sharper needles than existing medical needles and is strong enough to withstand practical use. Through extensive testing, the team ensured that their microneedles could perform flawlessly. They conducted numerous animal surgeries without observing any negative effects or hearing loss. The microneedle creates a puncture no larger than its diameter, and the membrane heals within about two days. Looking ahead As they continue refining their design, Lalwani and Kysar are optimistic about the potential of their microneedle. They envision it transforming the treatment of inner ear conditions and paving the way for new therapeutic approaches in audiology. With ongoing advancements in medical technology and a focus on precise interventions, the future of hearing restoration and inner ear health looks promising.