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Films like “Beverly Hills Cop” and “Spy Kids” will live on forever in cinema’s hall of fame, better known as the National Film Registry.
The National Film Preservation Board announced Tuesday the 25 movies that are joining its sacred list, rounding out the total to 900. This year’s class of movies range over a century and across genres, from the 1885 silent documentary “Annabelle Serpentine Dance” to the 2010 Facebook origin story “The Social Network.”
Horror fans will be thrilled to see the 1974 cult classic “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” while sci-fi fans are rejoicing at the entry of “Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan.”
More than 6,700 titles were considered to join the registry but a surmountable 25 will be cemented on the list, which has long honored classics like “When Harry Met Sally,” “The Lion King,” “Ghostbusters” and “The Godfather.” Films are selected based on their “cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage,” according to Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
A television special honoring the 25 additions to the National Film Registry will be hosted by Turner Classic Movies (TCM) on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. ET.
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“The wealth of American film history is sometimes rather overwhelming, and people often wonder: how do you recommend this film or that film?” National Film Preservation Board Chair Jacqueline Stewart said in a news release. “It’s through a lot of research, conversation and discussion, and it’s through a commitment to showing the true diversity of filmmaking.”
The public can submit nominations throughout the year on the Library of Congress’ website, but movies will be only be considered until Aug. 15, 2025. Cast your vote at loc.gov/film.
Last year’s selections included noteworthy movies from “Home Alone” and “Apollo 13” to “12 Years a Slave.”

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Home » News » Ripple USD launches on global stock exchanges
San Francisco-based Ripple, a digital asset infrastructure provider to financial institutions, began being available on global exchanges on Monday as Ripple USD (RLUSD).
RLUSD is stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency whose value is tied to another currency, commodity, or financial instrument. RLUSD is backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. government bonds, and cash equivalents. An independent auditing firm will conduct third-party attestations of RLUSD’s reserve assets that Ripple will publish monthly.
RLUSD is available on Archax, Bitso, CoinMENA, MoonPay, and Uphold. Listings are expected in the near future on Bitstamp, Bullish, Independent Reserve, Mercado Bitcoin, Zero Hash and other platforms.
“Early on, Ripple made a deliberate choice to launch our stablecoin under the NYDFS (New York State Department of Financial Services) limited purpose trust company charter, widely regarded as the premier regulatory standard worldwide,” Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO, said. “As the U.S. moves toward clearer regulations, we expect to see greater adoption of stablecoins like RLUSD, which offer real utility and are backed by years of trust and expertise in the industry.”
Ripple Payments will use RLUSD to facilitate global payments on behalf of enterprise customers beginning early next year.
Ripple Payments is active in more than 90 payout markets that represent more than 90 percent of the daily foreign exchange market.
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Posted by Michael Koh | Dec 18, 2024 | ACC, Basketball, Sports, UNC Sports

Carolina will take the court vs. Florida at the Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte on Wednesday night. The Tar Heels are looking for their second straight win in the event.
If you aren’t attending the game in person, here’s how to follow along at home:
Those hoping to listen on the radio can do so at 97.9 FM and 1360 AM, or by streaming the radio broadcast on chapelboro.com.
97.9 The Hill’s radio broadcast of the game will begin at 6 p.m. with the Tar Heel Sports Network’s Matt Krause hosting the Reed’s Jewelers Pre-Game Show, which runs until tip-off. Krause will also host a brief postgame show after the conclusion of the game.
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Television coverage of the game begins with tip-off at 6:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU. As of today, Spectrum, AT&T, Dish Network, Xfinity and DirecTV all carry ESPN and ESPNU.
A live stream will be available through the ESPN app or on ESPN.com. You will need to enter TV provider information to access this stream.
Additionally, several cord-cutting options carry ESPNU.
YouTube TV costs $83/month and carries the entire ESPN family of channels, including ESPNU.
Hulu TV starts at $82/month and includes ESPNU, but does not carry MLB Network, NBA TV or NFL Red Zone.
Sling TV is the cheapest at $40/month for the Orange package. Be sure to avoid Sling Blue, as that package does not include ESPN or ESPNU.
 
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Ten stories that defined UMass Law in 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, UMass Law reflects on a year of achievements, growth, and milestones that underscore its mission to pursue justice, increase access and opportunity to the legal profession, and provide exceptional legal education.
From celebrating the successes of graduates and alumni to launching innovative clinics and welcoming the largest, most diverse incoming class in its history, UMass Law continues to make a significant impact as the Commonwealth’s only public law school.
On Friday, May 17, UMass Law conferred 112 Juris Doctor degrees to the Class of 2024. Family, friends, and faculty gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates. The Class of 2024 completed 9,979 hours of pro bono legal and public service.
Prominent business, legal, and public service leaders from throughout the Commonwealth will draw on their combined decades of experience in law, business, politics, and public service, to provide strategic guidance and support to Dean Sam Panarella. 
Thanks to strategic partnerships with the State Attorney General’s Office and South Coastal Counties Legal Services, UMass Law created two new clinics for students this fall, expanding the school’s offerings to seven clinics. 100% of UMass Law students are guaranteed either a clinical or internship placement.
UMass Law Associate Dean Shaun Spencer secured a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision preserving an alimony award that reflected the pattern of savings that the parties followed during their marriage.
In a rare unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of choice of law/forum selection clauses found in marine insurance contracts in a case prepared by Jonathan Goldman ’21 and his brother, Michael. The case was argued before the Court in the fall of 2023.
For the second consecutive year, UMass Law ranked 2nd among ABA-accredited law schools in Massachusetts and 3rd in New England for its program of practical legal training.
A Public Interest Law Fellow (PILF) and JD candidate for the class of 2026, Wood was awarded a $10,000 stipend and spent her summer interning full-time for the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office in the Division of Open Government.
In June, 10 UMass Law students completed a two-week trip to Portugal for their study abroad program in partnership with the Católica School of Law in Lisbon. Accompanied by Dean Panarella and Chancellor Professor Richard Peltz-Steele, students completed a two-credit course on comparative law, while also navigating historical and legal sites in Lisbon.
Massachusetts State Representative Chris Markey awarded UMass Law’s Veteran’s Law Association with a citation acknowledging the group’s effort in organizing a food drive that received approximately 300 pounds of nonperishable food to be donated to residents impacted by recent hurricanes in Florida and North Carolina.
After a three-day orientation in August, UMass Law welcomed its largest and most diverse class in the school’s history. Hailing from 25 states, 13 countries, and 94 different undergraduate institutions, the class of 2027 brings a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to the Commonwealth’s only public law school.

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Pi Network Price Prediction 2025: Mainnet Launch Set for Dec. 31, 2024  CCN.com
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U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) introduced legislation on Wednesday to support the growing demands of the space transportation industry. 
The SPACEPORT Act would provide eligible spaceports – such as the Huntsville International Spaceport – dedicated federal funding for infrastructure projects.  
The Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation (SPACEPORT) Act would modernize the Federal Aviation Administration’s space transportation infrastructure matching grants program to address the increased demand for civil, commercial, and national security space launch and reentry activities.  
“The U.S. is the global leader in space, and North Alabama is at the forefront of that effort,” Strong said. “As former Chairman of the Madison County Commission, I worked closely with local city officials and commercial space stakeholders to secure Huntsville International Airport’s designation as the first entry site for space vehicle landings. I understand the preparation, coordination, and support required to safely and efficiently manage space launches and reentries. North Alabama is ready to leverage our unparalleled civil, commercial, and national security space expertise to support space infrastructure projects and the future of space exploration.” 
Spaceports are ground-based launch and reentry sites for spacecraft. Huntsville International Airport was the first commercial airport approved by the FAA to serve as a reentry site to receive a space vehicle landing.   
“We are very excited about the Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation Act. This legislation would secure funding for infrastructure investments that would enhance the ability of spaceports, including Huntsville International Airport (HSV), to accommodate future commercial space transportation needs. HSV is the first commercial airport in the U.S. to be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration as a reentry site for space vehicle landings,” Butch Roberts, CEO of Huntsville International Airport, said. “The landing of Dream Chaser at Huntsville International Airport is part of a vision for community growth that builds upon our history of space, science, and exploration, and this legislation will help us compete for future commercial space economic opportunities. We applaud Congressman Strong for his leadership in support of legislation that will ensure strong and resilient space transportation capabilities.” 
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How to save energy in your home this winter  Environment America
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