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Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Hype Malaysia
G-SHOCK Drops The GA-V01: A Bold, Futuristic Beast Built To Survive An Apocalypse!
It's a timepiece KO, watch aficionados! G-SHOCK takes toughness to the next level with its latest addition, the GA-V01, which embodies the brand's commitment to toughness, redefining the core of shock resistance with a new, bold, and striking design. GA-V01 Concept At the heart of the GA-V01 concept is the story of the father of G-SHOCK, Mr. Kikuo Ibe, who set out to create an unbreakable watch, tirelessly testing the prototype by dropping it from the lab window at the Hamura R&D laboratory. This legendary act led to the birth of the first-ever G-SHOCK in 1983, along with the enduring legacy of his 'Never Give Up' spirit. That same determination continues to inspire the team, including GA-V01's designer, Mr. Tomohiro Hamaue, who brings it to life with his interpretation of G-SHOCK's core identities – toughness and its status as the one and only unbreakable watch. Brand New Construction & Design The GA-V01 is a bold new take from G-SHOCK, featuring a fresh, futuristic design and construction. It has a sleek, organic shape with a fully integrated bezel and strap, plus sharp, powerful details like bumper-style indexes and side buttons. The large dial combines analogue and digital displays with a layered metallic look, openwork elements, and a full-screen LCD under a domed glass. Inspired by Y3K aesthetics, the butterfly-shaped dial with magnetic hands gives it a tech-forward edge, while exposed hour markers and the seamless strap-head design break away from traditional watch styles to express a bold, free-spirited vision of the future. At the core of the GA-V01 lies the revolutionary Shock Release Hand, a breakthrough technology that employs a magnetic holding structure. Instead of being fixed directly to the shaft, the minute hand is secured using magnetic force, allowing it to absorb and dissipate impact effectively. This innovation not only enhances durability but also enables the use of larger, more visually striking hands without compromising toughness. Designed for ultimate performance, the GA-V01 features a shock-resistant structure with an exterior that reinforces the module while absorbing impact. With a high capacity battery ensuring a ten-year battery life, it delivers long-lasting performance without compromise. The watch is available in four bold colour options, including classic G-SHOCK black, vibrant neon blue, neon yellow, and silver metallic, allowing owners to express their unique style while enjoying G-SHOCK's signature toughness. Spirit Of Continuous Evolution The new GA-V01 is more than just a watch – it embodies the spirit of continuous evolution and the relentless pursuit of breakthroughs. The character of the watch epitomises this spirit in three key phases of G-SHOCK history – the prototype that Mr. Ibe first threw out of the window, the rubber ball that infused the toughness spirit, and now the final evolved form with a resilient, battle-ready monster with spiked feet, ready for adventure. Pre-order the G-SHOCK GA-V01 at Crossover's The Exchange TRX store or online now and get exclusive access to the Closed Door Launch Event on 20th June! What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RioCan Successfully Transitions the RioCan-HBC Joint Venture into a Receivership Process to Preserve and Maximize the Value of its Assets
TORONTO, June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan" or the "Trust") (TSX: announced today that a receivership process has been established to protect the interests of RioCan and the other stakeholders in the RioCan-HBC Joint Venture (the "JV"). The receivership proceeding will create a structured process within which RioCan can work with a receiver and other stakeholders to advance and execute solutions for the JV's properties to benefit the JV and its stakeholders. This includes activities such as dispositions, re-leasing and advancing potential redevelopment opportunities of individual properties. RioCan's exposure to Hudson's Bay Company ("HBC"), whether as a limited partner, secured lender or guarantor of certain JV obligations remains unchanged as a result of the receivership proceeding. For further information on the JV, please refer to RioCan's press release dated March 18, 2025, RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Provides Update on Hudson's Bay Company's CCAA Filing. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) has granted RioCan's application to appoint FTI Consulting Canada Inc. ("FTI" or the "Receiver") as the receiver over all of the assets and properties of the JV. The JV's receivership proceeding will be a single proceeding that focuses solely on the JV's assets, and advanced in parallel with the HBC Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA") proceeding. FTI, as the Receiver, will immediately take steps and actions with respect to the JV and its assets in order to preserve and maximize value for the benefit of RioCan and other JV stakeholders. FTI has extensive experience in restructurings and court-appointed receivership proceedings. FTI will oversee the affairs of the JV specifically, managing the process independently of the HBC CCAA proceeding. Pursuant to the court order appointing the Receiver, the JV's leasehold and 100% owned properties will benefit from a stay of proceedings to allow the Receiver and its stakeholders sufficient time to take such steps as are necessary to effectively deal with the JV's assets. The co-owned properties of the JV will continue to be managed by RioCan in the normal course. About RioCan RioCan is one of Canada's largest real estate investment trusts. RioCan owns, manages and develops retail-focused, mixed-use properties located in prime, high-density transit-oriented areas where Canadians want to shop, live and work. As at March 31, 2025, our portfolio is comprised of 177 properties with an aggregate net leasable area of approximately 32 million square feet (at RioCan's interest). To learn more about us, please visit Forward-Looking Information This News Release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. This information reflects RioCan's objectives, our strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements with respect to management's beliefs, estimates and intentions concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts. Forward-looking information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "outlook", "objective", "may", "will", "would", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "should", "plan", "continue", or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Such forward-looking information reflects management's current beliefs and is based on information currently available to management. All forward-looking information in this News Release is qualified by these cautionary statements. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future events or performance and, by its nature, is based on RioCan's current estimates and assumptions, which are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those described in the "Risks and Uncertainties" section in RioCan's MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and in our most recent Annual Information Form, which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the forward-looking information contained in this News Release. Although the forward-looking information contained in this News Release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with this forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements contained in this News Release are made as of the date hereof, and should not be relied upon as representing RioCan's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this News Release. Management undertakes no obligation, except as required by applicable law, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. View source version on Contacts RioCan Real Estate Investment TrustInvestor Relations InquiriesEmail: ir@ Media InquiriesEmail: media@
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Utah judge's sentence on child pornography offender sparks controversy, the court's response
Report child sexual assault material to law enforcement by contacting the ICAC Tip Line at (801) 281-1211 or your local law enforcement agency. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah () — A judge's decision on the sentencing of a 22-year-old man convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor has stirred up discussion among lawmakers that resulted in a statement from the Utah State Courts. Adian Hoffman, 22, from Maine, was found guilty of two second-degree felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor. He was initially charged with 10 first-degree felony counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. The 22-year-old was accused of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and distributing it while house-sitting for a relative in Moab. Officers found more than 300 images of CSAM on his devices, according to documents. Man arrested after neighbor allegedly finds sexual videos of minor on his GoPro Hoffman was sentenced to 1 to 15 years in prison for each charge, but that sentence was suspended for probation. He received 112 days in jail and 48 months of probation on May 20, 2025, by Seventh District Judge Don M. Torgerson. There were also conditions ordered on his parole, such as no internet access without approval from the Department of Adult Probation and Parole (AP&P), maintaining a full-time job, and completing a cognitive-behavioral course, among other conditions. On May 24, 2025, Mike Schultz-R, Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives, and about the sentencing of Hoffman. He even called for Judge Torgerson to resign. This is deeply troubling and indicative of a broader pattern within the judiciary. Such decisions not only fail to deliver justice for victims — in this case, children — but also erode public confidence in the legal system. Judge Torgerson's comments and decision are a failure of justice, and cannot be ignored. He must resign. He should not be able to continue sitting on the bench and serving the people of this great state. Speaker Mike Schultz on Instagram Several days after Schultz's post, the Utah Republican Party also responded to the sentencing decision made on May 20. On May 27, 2025, the Utah GOP shared a screenshot of Schultz's , 'Speaker Schultz is exactly right. Justice must protect children, and that requires holding those who harm them fully accountable. Judge Torgerson's decision is a clear miscarriage of justice. He should resign.' Sex offender arrested for attempting to meet child in Lehi, documents say In a statement by the Utah State Courts on May 28, they clarified that quotes from the sentencing 'omitted several relevant and important facts' and were 'without context and should not be the sole basis for any conclusion.' The State expressly agreed in its written plea agreement that the Defendant would receive probation, rather than a prison sentence. Additionally, the sentence imposed by Judge Torgerson was squarely aligned with the 2025 Adult Sentencing, Release, & Supervision Guidelines promulgated by the Utah Sentencing Commission and unanimously approved by the Utah Legislature during the 2025 General Session. Adult Probation and Parole's probation recommendation was also aligned with the Adult Sentencing, Release, & Supervision Guidelines Part of the Utah State Courts' statement on Hoffman's sentencing A link to the full sentencing video was provided for the public. Those who are interested can watch Hoffman's sentencing in full on the . 'The Judiciary is committed to transparency and encourages anyone who has questions about the sentence to listen to the entire audio recording of the sentencing hearing,' the Utah State Courts concluded in their statement. Man arrested for allegedly using cryptocurrency to purchase child sex abuse material, first arrest of its kind in Utah This section will contain quotes and a full explanation of everything that happened during the sentencing hearing. As aforementioned, those who are interested can view the full sentencing on the . Two evidence files that were sent from Kik — the app where Hoffman distributed CSAM — to law enforcement were shown to Judge Torgerson at the request of the prosecution. This defense said they would leave it to the court's discretion and would not block the viewing of the files. Judge Torgerson reviewed the files and stated that they depicted 'obvious prepubescent children engaging in sexual activity.' He asked the Grand County Attorney, Stephen J. Stocks, to give his sentencing recommendation. 'This is where this whole case starts off, we look at the [pre-sentence investigation] and there is a substantial amount of images, a hundred images, and although the defendant didn't plead to all of those, that was what was found,' Stocks stated. Man charged with alleged sexual abuse of human trafficking victim in Duchesne County Stocks told the judge that Hoffman downplayed his involvement in downloading and distributing the CSAM. Hoffman allegedly claimed to be ill and that his sickness led to his developing a CSAM addiction. According to Stocks, among the images were children from the ages of 3 to 15, and he described them as 'horrendous.' The state requested prison, and Stocks stated that jail time would not be sufficient. He said that although Hoffman was seeking treatment now, his desire and intention created a demand for more CSAM to be made. 'I think the light amount of jail doesn't really take into consideration the severity of this case. I think there are aggravating factors, such as the distribution. Now, I know he's engaged in treatment… but this type of behavior and this type of charge demands, in the interest of justice for the children, that he be incarcerated in the Utah State Prison,' Stocks concluded. Tara Isaacson, the defense attorney for Hoffman, then provided her recommendation. She started by stating that Hoffman is only 22 years old, and was 20 when he committed the offense. Isaacson said that those who are under 21 when committing these types of offenses usually receive a lighter sentence due to their age. Hoffman completed a psychosexual evaluation and has been involved in 'intense' sex offender therapy while the case was being processed, according to Isaacson. She also stated that since his release, he has been engaged in the community, found a job, and entered an age-appropriate relationship, all things that she claims have prevented him from reoffending. Red Rock Canyon School faces lawsuit over employee's alleged sexual misconduct 'This is not a family, or a defendant, who has downplayed or minimized the seriousness of this. We recognize that these images are terrible, and that this pornography is terrible and these images are awful, but this is someone who has absolutely not attempted to minimize… in every single category, he was in the low range, I rarely ever see that,' Isaacson told the court. Isaacson stated that Hoffman acknowledged what he did was wrong during therapy and did not try to 'minimize' the crime that he had committed. She stated that Hoffman would not be receiving a light sentence as he was working hard to turn his life around after being jailed at age 20. 'I think this is a situation where Aidan has demonstrated, over the last months he's been out, that he can follow the rules, he can comply, he's engaged and motivated in treatment and he's not given up. Instead, he's really kicked into overdrive to try to be productive and to contribute to society,' Isaacson said. In AP&P's review of the sentencing recommendation from the defense, Isaacson said they did not find the aggravating circumstances mentioned by the prosecution and recommended the jail sentence. She asked for an appropriate jail sentence for Hoffman's actions based on this recommendation. McDonald's employee charged for alleged sexual relationship with 16-year-old coworker Hoffman then addressed Judge Torgerson to share his statement before sentencing. 'Since I was released, I've been engaged in intensive treatment. In that treatment, I've worked on being accountable for what I've done, and also I've learned about the abuse perpetuated through the viewing and sharing of child pornography and just how awful that abuse is,' Hoffman stated. He shared that he felt guilty about the images and videos he viewed and regretted the impact it had on those child victims. Hoffman said that he was working hard to build a new life in Utah and completing therapy while complying with all restrictions of probation. He intends to start college in the fall if AP&P allows. 'I'm grateful, to some extent, that law enforcement intervened, because I needed help for something real. And it's something that's not — it's not something you can talk about with people, you can't bring it up to your parents, you can't find help normally in society, and unfortunately, I had to confront this problem in the worst way possible,' Hoffman said. Hoffman concluded by saying there was no justification for what he did, but he was committed to being better, and he was willing to do 'whatever the court sees fit.' 'I've done defense work, I've seen worse. That's not to minimize at all, Mr. Hoffman, what has happened here. You didn't perpetrate those two videos that I saw… what you did was pour all that gasoline on all those fires, because by viewing and sharing those images, you were stoking a problem that just seems to grow,' Judge Torgerson stated. U.S. Army Sgt. charged with 30 felonies for alleged online sexual relationship with 15-year-old Judge Torgerson stated that it was a large problem in Utah, and that he's seen it among young adults with access to social media and phones, and that he's also seen it in older adults who don't have that same access. 'Mr. Stocks' position on this, I think, is well-founded, to say that there's really zero tolerance from his perspective as the county attorney for this kind of behavior. The reality is a little different, and I think the [pre-sentence investigation] takes that into consideration in its recommendation,' Judge Torgerson continued. He clarified that the pre-sentence investigation's recommendation is created through reviewing similar cases and comparing how those sentencings were handled. 'I can't send everybody to prison who views child pornography. There aren't enough prisons. There aren't enough prisons for people who are severe, extreme viewers of child pornography, like you,' he said. 'I think it's like alcoholism, and you may not, but the compulsion to view child pornography, scientists will say, may or may not be an addiction.' Judge Torgerson stated that he didn't believe Hoffman's addiction began with CSAM, but rather adult pornography, and that Hoffman had escalated that addiction. He said that Hoffman was not yet a 75-year-old 'Mormon bishop' who is perpetrating on children and grandchildren, and hopes that he will never become that. Utah National Guardsman arrested on suspicion of child sex abuse The judge told Hoffman that he was young, he had too much time on his hands, and that he had shown an improvement from who he was when he was 20. Judge Torgerson stated that this was going to be a life-long process, and Hoffman needed to prevent this compulsion and addiction from returning. 'Children get raped because of men like you, who encourage that kind of perpetrating,' he stated. 'I truly do hope what your therapist says is true about you and the work that you've done.' Judge Torgerson followed AP&P's recommendation and sentenced him to 1 to 15 years in prison, the standard sentence for that felony charge. He then suspended the sentences and placed Hoffman on probation, and gave him credit for time served in jail. 'Does that mean I'm going easy on you here? I don't know. I don't want you to engage in this kind of activity, obviously. You don't want to, I trust. Your parents don't want you to do that… if you violate the terms of your probation, I won't hesitate to send you to prison,' Judge Torgerson stated. He concluded by reminding Hoffman that this was an opportunity to correct his behaviors and make a difference, but the right to that opportunity could be taken away. Judge Torgerson said he would not hesitate to give the maximum sentence if he saw Hoffman in his courtroom again. Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law Low water levels lead to increased fishing limits at Crouse Reservoir Lt. Gov. Henderson gets more death threats over Primary signature gathering issues — How will they be handled? Utah judge's sentence on child pornography offender sparks controversy, the court's response 'New milestones:' Seismic upgrade almost complete at Salt Lake City temple, renovations ongoing Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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7NEWS
28-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Shoppers rush to buy best-selling Ring security camera while its on sale at Amazon Australia
A deal this good on a brand new security device from one of the most trusted names in smart home tech doesn't come around often. The Ring Outdoor Camera Plus Battery is currently slashed to just $119 on Amazon Australia, down from $179, a rare 34 per cent discount on a just-released model. Ring has built a loyal fan base for a reason. Known for user-friendly devices that deliver crisp video and clever features, it's become a go-to for Aussies wanting simple, reliable home security. And this latest launch ticks all the boxes, plus a few extras. The Outdoor Camera Plus is battery-powered, compact, and packed with upgraded tech. I've been testing it indoors in my apartment, and the flexibility is a huge win. Because it runs on a removable Quick Release Battery Pack, I can move it around wherever I need extra coverage. Sometimes it's by the front door for deliveries, other times it's watching over my living room while I'm away. Setup takes minutes, no tools required. You'll get 2K wide-angle video, rich in colour and detail, even in low light, thanks to Ring's Low-Light Sight. It uses nearby street lighting to give you full-colour video at night without needing floodlights. That alone makes it a standout. The camera also works with Alexa-enabled devices like the Echo Show, so you can say, 'Alexa, show me the back garden,' and check in without lifting a finger. And with Live View and two-way talk, you can see, hear and speak to anyone on camera, great for deterring strangers or chatting with couriers. While the included battery works well, those wanting a more permanent setup can upgrade to the solar panel version or the plug-in model. It's also compatible with the Ring Home Plan (sold separately), which gives you up to 180 days of video history and smart notifications. Every part of the camera has been carefully engineered, from the anti-reflective glass that performs well in sunlight to Ring's Clarity Engine, which ensures what you see on your phone is sharp and accurate in real time.
Washington Post
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Venezuela's Maduro releases U.S. Air Force veteran from detention
Venezuela's autocratic president, Nicolás Maduro, released a U.S. Air Force veteran who had been imprisoned in Venezuela for about six months, his family confirmed in a statement on Tuesday. Richard Grenell, the Trump administration's presidential envoy for special missions, facilitated the release, which took place in Antigua, according to a person with knowledge of the trip, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of the release.
