f and f near me Phoenix Go Glocal - Phoenix TV launches Premier International Communication Platform for Going Global 12-05-2024 09:34 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Stones_PR The international event brand "Phoenix Go Glocal" owned by Phoenix TV Group is officially launched during the 19th ASEAN Marketing Summit, in Jakarta, Indonesia on December 5, 2024. It is the largest marketing summit of ASEAN, attracting nearly 5,000 government officials, entrepreneurs, experts and platforms this year. Leveraging international communication advantages, Phoenix TV is a premiere international communication platform for enterprises going global. In the opening ceremony of the 19th ASEAN Marketing Summit, Yeung Ka Keung, Executive Vice President and CFO of Phoenix Television, announces the official launch of "Phoenix Go Glocal" ! This initiative is to offer global development support through international media services for both Chinese and international companies, blending the global with the local, helping more Chinese businesses expand abroad, and supporting more international companies in coming to China. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/0cf86ba7ddc12b7b76ee9f13f76da2c4.jpg Phoenix TV Group and Kotler Marketing Group sign a strategic cooperation agreement, aiming to make full use of the strengths of two sides to support enterprises in their international development. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/5b970b238566a5f793ef49b1b21ee8c6.jpg "Phoenix Go Glocal" debuts with "Enterprise Global Development Forum", jointly organised by Kotler Marketing Group and Phoenix TV Group, with Yongyou Network and Creality as strategic partner, in the afternoon of December 5 at main venue of the 19th ASEAN Marketing Summit. China has been the top trading partner of ASEAN for 15 consecutive years, and Indonesia, as the largest economy in ASEAN and the fourth largest country in the world in terms of population, is the first choice of a number of Chinese enterprises to go global. The forum aims to explore the opportunities and challenges of Chinese enterprises in the process of globalization, and focus on how to better take root in the Indonesian market. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/6e1537378ce4ed3ed13475f0e1d2f642.jpg Yeung Ka Keung, Cao Hu, Global Partner and CEO for Greater China and Singapore at Kotler Marketing Group, Hermawan Kartajaya, Founder and Chairman of MCorp, and Sachin Gopalan, Founder of Indonesia Economic Forum deliver opening speeches respectively in the forum to further elaborate on the importance of strengthening Sino-Indonesian economic and trade cooperation in the context of globalization. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/5b0c487a227baff325fc6df1847c4c4f.jpg "We are the architects of platforms and providers of services, empowering the global growth of enterprises with our support and resources. We believe that through Phoenix's global communication, the Phoenix Go Glocal platform, as well as our international marketing services, our enterprise partners will better understand and integrate into the global market, and better face the unknown and mitigate risks." Yeung Ka Keung said in opening remarks. Cao Hu said: "Kotler Marketing Group and Phoenix TV Group are committed to helping Chinese enterprises to go global through overall empowerment from strategy to media. I hope this forum will drive the heat and depth of Chinese enterprises going overseas to ASEAN countries, exchanging experience, disseminating best practices, and acquiring business opportunities!" In the keynote session, Chen Qiangbing, President of Yongyou Network, a leading provider of digital software and services, mentions in his speech that China's new generation of enterprise software has reached the international leading level. Association of Fundamental Computing Education in Chinese Universities, Digital Games and E-sports Professional Committee, discusses "The Power of the eSports Ecosystem: New Growth Engine in Southeast Asian Markets", focusing on the development trends and opportunities in the global E-sports industry. Liu Ling, OPPO Global Chief Brand Officer, also shares overseas strategies and experience of OPPO. In a roundtable discussion, guests including Alen Wang, Executive Vice Secretary General of China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia, Director of PT China Telecom Indonesia, Ethan Wu, CEO of PT Gree Electric Appliances Indonesia, Xu Longhua, Founder & CEO of PT WOOK Global Technology, Zhang Xiangyu, Founder & CEO of Shenzhen Yunyi Intelligent Network Co., Ltd. and Kelvin Chia, Vice President of PT Bank UOB Indonesia, engage in an in-depth discussion on topics as "How to gain foothold in Indonesia" and related, providing insights and ideas for Chinese enterprises going to Southeast Asia through case studies. CHENG Ching Mon. Libera, Director-General, Jakarta ETO of HKSAR Government, also presents the forum. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/d96367a74b3635f77f31465d80357a32.jpg With 63 correspondent stations across the globe, Phoenix TV shares absolute advantages on universal presence, global coverage, and international communication! "Phoenix Go Glocal" is committed to serving the core needs of enterprises and industries, and helping Chinese enterprises to build world-class strategic marketing capabilities and brand influence. Media Contact Company Name: Phoenix TV Contact Person: Caoyuxuan Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=phoenix-go-glocal-phoenix-tv-launches-premier-international-communication-platform-for-going-global ] Country: China Website: http://www.phoenixtv.com This release was published on openPR.

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The sides started the day equal on points and Wolfsburg had won its last five games in the league and cup. But Lukas Kübler scored an opportunist opener three minutes before the break and added a second with his head six minutes into the second half to put Freiburg in the driving seat. Michael Gregoritsch added the third in the 62nd. Jonas Wind came off the bench to score his third goal in two games and Mattias Svanberg cut the deficit seven minutes from time as Wolfsburg desperately looked for a way into the game. But it was too late, and Freiburg moved above Wolfsburg to fifth place on the table and equal on points with Leipzig, which has a game in hand. The match was an important one for two teams vying for a Champions League place next year. Although Bayern Munich have a six-point advantage over second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt, only eight points separate the next nine clubs. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerJihadist rebels took control of Hama, Syria , in another critical blow for the government of President Bashar Assad. After November's surprise blitz in Idlib, Syria, anti-government forces took Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo, almost without a fight. Assad's Syrian Arab Army withdrew south to Hama to consolidate its defensive lines, seemingly stabilizing the front around the strategic city. The forces of Hayat Tahrir al Sham, an outgrowth of al Qaeda, surprised the world once again by launching a renewed offensive against Hama. The offensive broke through SAA defensive lines around Hama in a pincer movement , leading to its withdrawal from the city Thursday. "During the past hours, with the intensification of confrontations between our soldiers and terrorist groups and the rise of a number of martyrs among our forces, these groups were able to penetrate several axes in the city and enter it, despite suffering heavy losses in their ranks," the general command of the army and armed forces of the SAA said in a statement . "In order to preserve the lives of civilians in Hama and not to involve them in battles inside the cities, the military units stationed there redeployed and repositioned themselves outside the city," they added. The statement maintained that the SAA will work to reclaim the areas. Videos published on social media showed HTS forces being greeted by supporters upon entering the city. One of their first moves was to open the prisons to free political prisoners. Videos show hundreds of inmates being greeted by supporters. Footage of clashes shows armored columns of HTS-led forces speeding through SAA lines, leading to a flight of SAA soldiers. In one video, panicked SAA vehicles are intercepted by HTS tanks and other armored fighting vehicles, being driven off the road or run over. The loss of Hama is a massive blow to the Assad government, with the city possessing great strategic and symbolic value. On a strategic level, the city was the government's last major population center before Homs, a hub that connects the M5 motorway to the capital and Syria's access to the Mediterranean Sea. If Homs is taken, Syria will effectively be split in two. The coastline is also the regime's heartland, possessing the greatest share of Alawites and Christians — Assad's biggest supporters. On a symbolic level, Hama was the sight of the brutal crushing of an Islamist uprising by the Muslim Brotherhood in 1982 by Assad's father, Hafez al Assad. In the nearly monthlong siege, the SAA surrounded and bombarded the city into submission, killing an estimated 10,000 to 40,000 people. The legacy of the incident played prominently in the 2011 protests and ensuing civil war, feeding a feeling of resentment among the rebels. It also served as a byword for government brutality, with older Syrians warning that Bashar Assad would "do Hama again" if the youth protested. More directly, Muslim Brotherhood survivors served as direct inspirations for many Islamist movements that have taken up arms in the country's civil war. Disciples of one prominent Syrian Muslim Brotherhood member, Abul-Abbas al Shami, went on to found the Ahrar al Sham Islamic Movement, a powerful militant group that helped take Hama on Thursday. In his first video statement announcing the taking of Hama, HTS Emir Abu Mohammad al Julani referenced the 1982 uprising. "I have good news for you, my brothers, that your brothers, the Mujahideen revolutionaries, have begun to enter the city of Hama to cleanse that wound that has continued in Syria for 40 years," he said. Keeping with his rebrand toward moderation, he said it was a conquest "free of revenge" and a "conquest entirely of mercy and love." In a decree Monday, Julani, who once served as head of Syria's al Qaeda affiliate, declared , “In the future Syria, we believe that diversity is our strength, not a weakness.” Shortly after the fall of Hama, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported that Damascus's air defenses had shot down several enemy drones — the first-ever drone attack by rebels against the capital. The situation is worse for Bashar Assad than at any time since September 2015. Its savior at that time, Russia, is assisting with some air assets and missile strikes but is largely distracted by its war in Ukraine. Bashar Assad's main hope is Iran and its proxy militias, which are reeling from recent fighting against Israel. Hezbollah and some Iraqi Shiite militias have reportedly been deployed to Syria in recent days but are largely defensive in posture. A Hezbollah fighter and Iraqi militia commanders speaking with the Washington Post said they are waiting for orders for their next move. Iran sent thousands of proxy fighters to assist Bashar Assad in the early years of the country's civil war, but such forces may not be enough to save the SAA. Footage from recent fighting shows massive quantities of Syrian tanks, equipment, and armored vehicles seemingly abandoned. Bashar Assad's recent decree granting a 50% raise in base salaries for SAA military personnel may not be sufficient. The Iranian government is now floating the prospect of a direct military intervention. “If the Syrian government wants us to deploy troops in Syria, we’ll consider their request,” Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with the United Kingdom-based newspaper Al Araby Al Jadeed. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps is already heavily embedded in Syria, with Israel killing many top commanders in strikes within the country. The Iraqi government, closely linked with Iran, is also floating the possibility of an intervention. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Bashar Assad received the public backing of the most prestigious group in the Muslim world of the Iranian-led Axis of Resistance — the Houthis. Houthi Spokesman Mohammed al Bukhaiti said in a Tuesday statement that Bashar Assad was the only Arab head of state who hadn't abandoned the Palestinian and Lebanese cause and that the offensive's "ultimate goal" was to "cut off the resistance’s supply route in service of Israel." Hezbollah also reiterated its support, with newly inaugurated Secretary-General Naim Qassem saying in a Thursday speech that the group would "stand with Syria to thwart this aggression." He denounced HTS and its allies as "tools of Israel and America."Embrace the spirit of the holiday season

NoneHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 December 2024 - On December 20th, Fushi Technology is set to launch its AI Agent industry vertical applications in the Southeast Asia region to help businesses improve efficiency and optimize operations. Fushi Technology is an investment of Hong Kong-listed company Yeahka Limited (9923.HK). In 2024, Fushi already expanded its client base in Southeast Asia, including over 200 global and regional brands such as Starbucks, MUJI, Pizza Hut, New Balance, Levi's, KOI, and Mr. Coconut, covering markets in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, with over 20,000 stores in total. Fushi's achievements can be attributed to two key drivers: The first driver is the synergies created by its partnership with Yeahka. Leveraging the payment technology, service expertise, and applied artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that are already validated in China, Fushi provides more attractive business empowerment solutions for merchants across the Asia-Pacific region. The second key driver is that Fushi itself places great importance on the localization of its SaaS product development and operations functionalities. By continually harnessing the market attributes and customer preferences in different vertical industries overseas, Fushi has enriched its in-house product portfolio and greatly improved service efficiency, enhancing the breadth and depth of its business empowerment capabilities for clients, while also increasing customer retention. The launch of Fushi's AI Agent industry vertical application is also driven by the needs of those overseas clients outside of China. Currently, Fushi's AI Agent primarily targets the food and beverage industry. Customers can use conversational natural language, either through voice or text, on the brand's official app or website to inquire about various information related to restaurants and food, as well as place orders and make payments. This will significantly enhance the customer experience and improve order conversion rates. In the future, Fushi will also collaborate with Ascentis, a leading CRM company in Singapore that Fushi recently acquired, to develop a marketing AI agent, allowing businesses to automatically plan and execute marketing campaigns and manage customer relationships through natural language. AI Agents are intelligent entities based on large language models (LLMs) that can autonomously understand, plan, make decisions, and perform complex tasks. Unlike traditional large models, AI Agents not only tell you "how to do" something, but also help you "do it." According to Deloitte, AI Agents are reshaping industries in unprecedented ways. They not only expand the application scope of generative AI but also enhance AI capabilities through multi-agent AI systems. For example, after launching the AI-driven AXON2.0 advertising marketing engine, Applovin saw an increase in advertising monetization rates, with third-quarter revenue rising by 39% year-on-year and net profit growing by 300% year-on-year. As of December 20th, Applovin's stock price has increased by over 700% this year. With AI Agents reshaping traditional industries and technologies, more industry disruptors are expected to emerge. Jared, a partner at Y Combinator and a senior investor, recently analyzed the market, predicting that vertical AI Agents could become a new market that is 10 times larger than SaaS, potentially creating technology giants with market values exceeding $300 billion each. With China's expansion into overseas markets, Fushi is poised to seize new market opportunities, thanks to its long-standing experience in serving merchants in combination with the addition of proprietary AI Agents. Hashtag: #AI http://www.fushi-tech.com The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Korea's National Assembly to vote on second impeachment motion todayAt Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport, more than a year of war has taken its toll. Global airlines have canceled flights, gates are empty and pictures of hostages still held in the Gaza Strip guide the few arriving passengers to baggage claim. But one check-in desk remains flush with travelers: the one serving flights to the United Arab Emirates, which have kept up a bridge for Israelis to the outside world throughout the war. The Emirati flights, in addition to bolstering airlines’ bottom lines, have shined a light on the countries’ burgeoning ties — which have survived the wars raging across the Middle East and could be further strengthened as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to office. “It’s a political and economic statement,” said Joshua Teitelbaum, a professor of Middle Eastern studies at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University. “They are the main foreign airlines that continue to fly.” Since the wars began with Hamas’ initial Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, many international airlines have halted, restarted and halted again their flights into Israel’s main gateway to the rest of the world. The concern is real for the carriers, who remember the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine 10 years ago and Iran shooting down Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 after takeoff from Tehran in 2020. But FlyDubai, the sister airline to the long-haul carrier Emirates, has kept up multiple flights daily and kept Israel connected to the wider world even as its other low-cost competitors have stopped flights. Abu Dhabi’s Etihad has continued its flights as well. While maintaining the flight schedule remains politically important for the UAE after its 2020 diplomatic recognition of Israel, it also provided a further shot in the arm for revenues — particularly for FlyDubai. Since the Israeli’s wars against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon started, international carriers such as Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, Germany’s Lufthansa and other major airlines halted their flights. Some resumed, only to stop again after Iran’s Oct. 1 ballistic missile attack on Israel and Israel’s Oct. 26 retaliatory strike on the Islamic Republic. Tehran has threatened to strike Israel again. That’s brought major business to Israel’s national carrier El Al, which had struggled in the coronavirus pandemic and prior years. The airline posted its best-ever half-year results this year, recording a $227 million profit as compared to $58 million profit in the same period last year. El Al stock has risen by as much 200% over the past year, as compared to a 29% rise in the wider Tel Aviv 125 stock market index. El Al, however, lacks the routes and connections of major international carriers. Low-cost carriers as well have stopped flying into Israel during periods of the war, sending the price of El Al tickets ever higher. Passenger numbers through Ben Gurion halved compared to the same period the year before, El Al said in its second-quarter financial results. However, FlyDubai has kept flying. The carrier has operated more than 1,800 flights to Israel since October 2023, cancelling only 77 flights overall, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company. In September alone, it flew more than 200 flights. As a line snaked toward the FlyDubai check-in counters at Ben Gurion Airport, UAE-bound Motti Eis said the flights were “a symbol that the Emirates countries decided to keep the peace.” FlyDubai declined to answer questions from The Associated Press about the flights. Etihad, the flag carrier for Abu Dhabi, has kept flying into Tel Aviv, but the number of its flights has been dwarfed by FlyDubai. FlyDubai had 3.6% market share at Ben Gurion, compared to El Al’s 43.2% in the second half of 2024. However, at least two of the foreign low-cost airlines with greater market, Wizz Air and Blue Bird, stopped flying for extended periods this year. Etihad said it maintains a close watch on the situation in the region, but continues its daily flights to and from Tel Aviv. “Ben Gurion International Airport remains open, employing best practices in safety and security practices, enabling Etihad and other airlines to provide essential air connectivity as long as it is secure to do so,” the airline said in a statement. Beyond the financial impact, the decision also takes root in the UAE’s decision to recognize Israel in 2020 under agreements brokered by President Donald Trump known as the Abraham Accords. While Abu Dhabi has repeatedly expressed concern and outrage at Israel’s conduct during the wars, Israel’s consulate in Dubai and embassy remain open in the country. And while Dubai, broadly speaking, remains focused on business in the country, Abu Dhabi’s focus long has been on its geopolitical aims — which since the 2011 Arab Spring have been squarely focused on challenging Islamist movements and those who back them in the wider region. The UAE, a hereditary autocracy, long has viewed those groups as serious challenges to its power. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 4, 2024-- iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT) (“iHeartMedia”, the “Company” or “we”) today announced that, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 29, 2024, $750,585,122 aggregate principal amount (93.8%) of iHeartCommunications, Inc.’s (“Communications”) outstanding 6.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (the “Existing 2026 Secured Notes”), $743,023,000 aggregate principal amount (99.1%) of Communications’ outstanding 5.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 (the “Existing 2027 Secured Notes”), $221,587,000 aggregate principal amount (44.3%) of Communications’ outstanding 4.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “Existing 2028 Secured Notes” and, together with the Existing 2026 Secured Notes and Existing 2027 Secured Notes, the “Existing Secured Notes”) and $843,734,539 aggregate principal amount (92.1%) of Communications’ outstanding 8.375% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “Existing Unsecured Notes” and, together with the Existing Secured Notes, the “Existing Notes”) had tendered and delivered consents in the previously announced exchange offers (the “Notes Exchange Offers”) for the Existing Notes and concurrent consent solicitations (the “Notes Consent Solicitations”) to amend certain provisions in the indentures governing the Existing Notes pursuant to the terms and conditions described in the Confidential Offering Memorandum and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated November 15, 2024 (the “Offering Memorandum”), and that $2,254,656,962 aggregate principal amount (99.5%) of Communications’ outstanding term loans (the “Existing Term Loans” and, together with the Existing Notes, the “Existing Debt”) had agreed to participate and delivered consents in the previously announced exchange offer (the “Term Loan Exchange” and, together with the Notes Exchange Offers, the “Offers”) for the Existing Term Loans and consent solicitation (the “Term Loan Consent Solicitation” and, together with the Notes Consent Solicitations, the “Consent Solicitations”) to amend certain provisions in the credit agreement governing the Existing Term Loans (the “Existing Term Loan Credit Agreement”) in connection with the Term Loan Exchange, representing a total participation of $4,813,586,623 aggregate principal amount (92.0%) of the Existing Debt in the Offers as of such time (the “Early Tender/Participation Debt”). Amendments to the Offers and Consent Solicitations Additionally, Communications announced certain amendments to the Notes Exchange Offers and Notes Consent Solicitations as follows: Communications also announced that corresponding amendments (as applicable) were made to the terms of the Term Loan Exchange and Term Loan Consent Solicitation. The New Comprehensive Condition has been satisfied as of the date hereof and, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the other conditions set forth in the Offering Memorandum, as amended, Communications intends to consummate the Comprehensive Offers. Holders are referred to the Offering Memorandum, as amended, for the detailed terms and conditions of the Notes Exchange Offers and Notes Consent Solicitations with respect to the Existing Notes, all of which remain unchanged except as set forth in this release. Important Information Eligible Holders of the Existing Notes who wish to participate in the Notes Exchange Offers and Notes Consent Solicitations must tender all their Existing Notes across each series in the Notes Exchange Offers (and deliver consents in the related Notes Consent Solicitations) and shall not be permitted to tender in only one or a subset of the foregoing. In addition, such Eligible Holders will be deemed to have delivered consents for each proposed amendment applicable to the indentures governing their Existing Notes. There are no withdrawal or revocation rights in connection with any of the Notes Exchange Offers. As a result, any tenders of Existing Notes and delivery of the related consents will be final and irrevocable. None of the Issuers, their advisors, the trustee of the Existing Notes, the trustee with respect to the new notes, as applicable, the Exchange and Information Agent (as defined below) or any affiliate of any of them, makes any recommendation as to whether Eligible Holders of Existing Notes should participate in the Notes Exchange Offers and Notes Consent Solicitations, and no one has been authorized by any of them to make such a recommendation. Eligible Holders of Existing Notes should read carefully the Offering Memorandum, as amended, before making a decision to participate in the Notes Exchange Offers and the Notes Consent Solicitations. In addition, Eligible Holders of the Existing Notes must make their own decisions as to whether to tender their Existing Notes in the Notes Exchange Offers and provide consent in the related Notes Consent Solicitation. The Notes Exchange Offers and Notes Consent Solicitations are conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in the Offering Memorandum, as amended, and, other than the amendments described above, the other terms and conditions of the Notes Exchange Offers and Notes Consent Solicitations remain unchanged. The Notes Exchange Offers are being made, and the new notes to be issued by the Issuers in the Notes Exchange Offers are being offered and issued, only to holders of Existing Notes that are either (i) persons who are reasonably believed to be “qualified institutional buyers” as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act or (ii) persons other than “U.S. persons” as defined in Regulation S who agree to purchase any such new notes outside of the United States and who are otherwise in compliance with the requirements of Regulation S. The Issuers are not making the Notes Exchange Offers in any jurisdiction where the inclusion of any person in such jurisdiction would require the Issuers or any subsidiary of the Issuers to comply with registration requirements or other similar requirements under any securities laws of such jurisdiction. The holders of Existing Notes who have certified to us that they are eligible to participate in the Notes Exchange Offers pursuant to at least one of the foregoing conditions are referred to as “Eligible Holders.” Only Eligible Holders of Existing Notes may receive a copy of the Offering Memorandum and the amendment thereto (such amendment, the “Supplement”) and participate in the Notes Exchange Offers and the Notes Consent Solicitations. The Exchange and Information Agent is Kroll Issuer Services (US) (the “Exchange and Information Agent”). Detailed instructions regarding how Eligible Holders of Existing Notes can tender Existing Notes and deliver consents with respect to the Notes Consent Solicitations are set forth in the Offering Memorandum, as amended. Questions concerning the Notes Exchange Offers or Notes Consent Solicitations or requests for additional copies of the Offering Memorandum, the Supplement or other related documents may be directed to the Exchange and Information Agent at iheart@is.kroll.com . Eligible Holders of the Existing Notes should also consult their broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other institution for assistance concerning the Notes Exchange Offers and the Notes Consent Solicitations. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security and does not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any security in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP served as counsel and PJT Partners served as financial advisor to the Company. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP served as counsel and Perella Weinberg Partners served as financial advisor to an ad hoc group of certain of the Supporting Holders. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements herein constitute “forward-looking statements”. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of iHeartMedia, Inc. and its subsidiaries to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The words or phrases "guidance," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "will," "potential," "positioned," "estimates," "forecast," and words of similar meaning, as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the transactions described above, including the Company’s ability to complete any of the transactions on the terms contemplated herein, on the timeline contemplated or at all, and the Company’s ability to realize the intended benefits of any such transactions. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, such as statements about our anticipated growth and financial performance, our expected costs savings and other capital and operating expense reduction initiatives, utilizing new technologies and programmatic platforms, trends in the advertising industry, and strategies and initiatives are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other important factors, some of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict. Various risks that could cause future results to differ from those expressed by the forward-looking statements included in this press release include, but are not limited to: risks related to weak or uncertain global economic conditions and our dependence on advertising revenues; competition, including increased competition from alternative media platforms and technologies; dependence upon our brand and the performance of on-air talent, program hosts and management; fluctuations in operating costs; technological and industry changes and innovations; shifts in population and other demographics; risks related to our use of artificial intelligence, impact of acquisitions, dispositions and other strategic transactions; risks related to our indebtedness; legislative or regulatory requirements; impact of legislation, ongoing litigation or royalty audits on music licensing and royalties; regulations and concerns regarding privacy and data protection and breaches of information security measures; risks related to scrutiny of environmental, social and governance matters; risks related to our Class A common stock; and regulations impacting our business and the ownership of our securities. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on the Company’s future results, performance or achievements. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of the date hereof. Additional risks that could cause future results to differ from those expressed by any forward-looking statement are described in the Company’s reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the section entitled “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” of iHeartMedia, Inc.’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K and “Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors” of iHeartMedia, Inc.’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise. About iHeartMedia, Inc. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. 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Dayan Nessah scores 19 as George Washington defeats UVA-Wise 102-62TEXAS, USA — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit accusing a New York doctor of prescribing abortion drugs to a Texas resident in violation of state law. This lawsuit is the first attempt to test what happens when state abortion laws are at odds with each other. New York has a shield law that protects providers from out-of-state investigations and prosecutions, which has served as implicit permission for a network of doctors to mail abortion pills into states that have banned the procedure. Texas has vowed to pursue these cases regardless of those laws, and legal experts are divided on where the courts may land on this issue, which involves extraterritoriality, interstate commerce and other thorny legal questions last meaningfully addressed before the Civil War. In this case, Paxton accuses Dr. Margaret Carpenter of mailing pills from New York to a 20-year-old woman in Collin County. The woman allegedly took the medication when she was nine weeks pregnant. When she began experiencing severe bleeding, the lawsuit says, she asked the man who impregnated her to take her to the hospital. He had not been aware she was pregnant or seeking an abortion, according to the filing. The lawsuit does not say whether the woman successfully terminated her pregnancy or experienced any long-term medical complications. Mifepristone and misoprostol, the medications Carpenter is accused of sending, are more than 95% effective if taken before 10 weeks of pregnancy. Paxton is asking a Collin County court to block Carpenter from violating Texas law, and order her to pay $100,000 for every violation of the state’s near-total abortion ban. Texas’ near-total abortion ban comes with up to life in prison, fines of at least $100,000 and the loss of a provider’s Texas medical license. Carpenter is not licensed to practice in Texas, according to the complaint. She is the founder of the Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine, a national group that helps doctors in states with shield laws provide telemedicine consultations and abortion pills to patients in states that have banned abortions. The group was founded after the overturn of Roe v. Wade by Carpenter, Dr. Linda Prine, and Julie Kay, a former ACLU lawyer who successfully argued the case that overturned Ireland’s abortion ban. They support doctors who want to become “shield providers” by advising them on licensure, data security, pharmacy contacts and legality. Carpenter also works with AidAccess, an international medication abortion provider, and helped found Hey Jane, a telehealth abortion provider. Neither Carpenter nor Kay immediately responded to a request for comment. This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2024/12/13/texas-paxton-abortion-pill-mail-lawsuit/. The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Learn more at texastribune.org.

Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4, 2024, have announced that the suspected assailant had . in recent years have involved this kind of homemade, or partially homemade, weapon. Often called " " because they can be hard to trace, these firearms can be either partially or completely made with components that have been produced in metal or plastic on commercially available 3D printers. The U.S. Supreme Court is of current federal restrictions on these firearms. The involving a 3D-printed gun resulted in the arrest . But since then, worldwide have reported finding increasing numbers of these weapons. My focuses on the , including . I see that the use of 3D-printed guns in criminal and violent activities is likely to continue to increase. And it will likely prove ever harder for governments and police to regulate these firearms. Surge in arrests and seizures Arrests and seizures connected to 3D-printed guns are escalating quickly. Between 2017 and 2021, U.S. law enforcement agencies seized and reported nearly , according to a 2024 report from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. In 2021 alone, were traced, a significant increase from 8,504 in 2020. The number of seized 3D-printed guns in New York state alone surged dramatically, from . Arrests linked to 3D-printed guns are also rising. The world recorded , compared to 66 arrests in all 2022. North America leads in 3D-printed gun-related arrests, with 166 cases from 2013 to June 2023. Europe followed with . The U.S. is a particular hot spot, with 36% of total global . But Canada is close behind, with 34%. The U.K. had 10%, and Australia had 8%. Growing global security threat Police and media reports indicate that many efforts to acquire or manufacture 3D-printed firearms were . These guns have been used by diverse groups including , . From 2019 to mid-2022, there were at least of extremists, terrorists or paramilitary groups either producing or attempting to produce firearms using 3D-printing technology. An analysis of 165 cases of 3D-printed firearms from 2013 to mid-2024 reveals that . Far-right groups appear to be the most frequent users among terrorism-related cases. A widely varied legal landscape Often, 3D-printed guns are homemade firearms without serial numbers. This makes them attractive to criminals because it is harder for law enforcement to link specific guns to particular crimes or suspects. Different countries take very different approaches to regulating these weapons. Japan enforces stringent laws governing the manufacture, possession and sales of firearms. Its legal system strictly prohibits unauthorized firearm production, including 3D-printed guns. In 2014, a 28-year-old Japanese man was in prison for producing plastic 3D-printed firearms. In 2023, ghost guns. It is illegal to without a license from the government. In Australia, making a , and in some states, possessing a digital blueprint to create one is also an offense. In the state of New South Wales, a person convicted of possessing blueprints can face up to 14 years in prison. In Tasmania state, the punishment can be even more severe—up to 21 years in prison. Across the European Union, making or owning homemade firearms, including 3D-printed ones, is . However, laws and penalties vary, with some nations criminalizing even the possession of digital files or blueprints related to 3D-printing guns. In the U.K., where firearms are very restricted, 3D-printed guns have been considered illegal. But in November 2022, the government for 3D-printed guns. The proposal aims to explicitly ban 3D-printed guns, addressing their unique challenges directly, rather than relying on existing laws designed for traditional firearms. The U.K. National Crime Agency has called for a ban on , and proposing such a ban. Federal rules in the US The U.S. Constitution poses some unique challenges to regulating ghost guns, especially for the federal government, but also for states. For regular firearms—that is, those not produced by 3D printing—U.S. federal law requires that a key component, called the , bear a . Purchasing a lower receiver requires a and conducting the transaction through a merchant who holds a . The situation is when it comes to 3D printing weapons. The protects freedom of expression, which includes sharing digital files that could contain firearm designs. And the Second Amendment protects citizens' . In the U.S., selling 3D-printed firearms requires a federal license. But producing or owning homemade firearms . That includes 3D-printing the lower receiver component, and with unregulated parts. Current federal law, , also requires 3D-printed guns meet specific guidelines, even if they firearms components. Under the rule, makers of ghost gun kits must obtain a , record information about their customers and add serial numbers to their products. The type of weapon also matters when determining the legality of a 3D-printed firearm. Automatic weapons, or machine guns, can continue to fire ammunition as long as the user holds the trigger down. These weapons have been for almost 90 years. Criminals have used , which . That turns those items into machine guns under federal law, making them . Owning this kind of 3D-printed conversion device can lead to a . In the states The states can also regulate firearms, and many are trying to get control of 3D-printed guns. By November 2024, , though exact requirements vary. The rules typically require a serial number, background checks for component purchases and reporting to authorities that a person is producing 3D-printed guns. For instance, in New Jersey, a 2019 law mandates that all ghost guns . Under current New York law, possession or distribution of a 3D-printed gun is classified as a misdemeanor. However, a proposed law seeks to elevate the manufacturing of firearms using 3D-printing technology . As technology advances and rules evolve, criminals who use 3D-printed firearms will continue to pose threats to public safety and security, and governments will continue playing catch-up to effectively regulate these weapons. This article is republished from under a Creative Commons license. Read the .The European Union (EU) has approved updates to its design protection legislation to modernize the framework and support innovation across member states. These reforms aim to address technological advancements, simplify legal processes, and ensure that the rules remain effective in a rapidly changing digital and economic environment. Why Now? The current EU design framework, governed by the Design Directive (98/71/EC) and the Community Design Regulation (6/2002), has been in place for over two decades. While effective, it has struggled to keep up with modern developments, such as: Technological Advances : Popularity of digital and virtual designs, including graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and 3D printing, has created gaps in the existing legislation. Inconsistent Rules : Differences in how member states apply design laws complicate cross-border trade and enforcement. Accessibility Challenges : High costs and administrative hurdles made the system difficult for small businesses and independent designers to navigate. Effective Dates Regulation Changes Most changes in the EU Design Regulation will take effect on May 1, 2025 , with provisions for digital and new types of designs coming into force on July 1, 2026 . Directive Implementation Member states must implement changes to their national laws under the EU Design Directive by December 9, 2027 . Key Updates Digital and Expanded Design Protection (Effective July 1, 2026) The definition of designs now includes animation, movement, and light-based effects, broadening protection for digital designs and features enhancing user experience. Graphic works, GUIs, logos, and spatial arrangements — both physical and digital — are explicitly covered, supporting innovation in technology and automotive sectors. Representation Rules (Effective July 1, 2026) Limits on design views will be removed, with new standards for 3D views, disclaimers, and file formats to follow. The European Union Intellectual Property Office is working on consistent filing practices across member states. Streamlined Filing for Multiple Designs (Effective May 1, 2025) Applicants can include up to 50 designs from different Locarno classes in one application, simplifying filings and reducing costs. Visibility Clarification (Effective May 1, 2025) Design features only need to be visible in the application, except for parts of complex products that must remain visible during normal use. 3D Printing and Counterfeiting Protections (Effective May 1, 2025) Design holders can take action against 3D-printed copies and seize counterfeit goods in transit. Fee Changes (Effective May 1, 2025) Application fees remain unchanged at €350, with reduced fees for additional designs. Renewal fees for later periods, however, will increase significantly, except for international registrations. Repair Clause for Spare Parts (Implementation by December 9, 2027) Introduces new rules exempting spare parts used for repair of complex products (such as spare parts for the automobile-repair sector) from design protection. This clause is limited to “must match” parts only (i.e., to parts that are used to restore the original appearance of the product). Existing protections for such parts will phase out by December 2032, allowing existing (national) designs of components parts to still enjoy protection during this time. Fast-Track Invalidity Proceedings (Effective July 1, 2026) Simplified invalidity procedures will address uncontested cases, aiding in disputes over hijacked or infringing designs. Optional Administrative Invalidity (By December 9, 2027) EU member states are encouraged — but not required — to offer administrative processes for invalidating design registrations. Outlook The revised framework is expected to make the design system more user-friendly and cost-effective. Designers and businesses, especially smaller entities, will gain easier access to legal protections, allowing them to innovate with greater confidence. These updates also encourage creativity, ultimately leading to a wider range of innovative products for consumers. The approved revisions seek to blend and future-proof design protections across the EU, fostering a more dynamic and competitive environment for creators and businesses alike. This initiative reflects the EU’s commitment to supporting innovation and ensuring its intellectual property framework keeps pace with emerging trends and challenges. To adapt and thrive under the revised EU design protection framework, businesses should act promptly to align with the upcoming changes. Key considerations include: Being mindful of these implications, and acting accordingly, can ensure that your business is well-positioned to benefit from the updated EU design protection framework.