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USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Citi Open: Zhukayev [218th] vs. Muller [39th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In the Citi Open Round of 64 on Monday, No. 218-ranked Beibit Zhukayev takes on No. 39 Alexandre Muller. Muller is favored (-325) in this match against the underdog Zhukayev (+240). Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 10:37 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Beibit Zhukayev vs. Alexandre Muller matchup info Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Zhukayev vs. Muller Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Zhukayev has a 76.5% to win. Zhukayev vs. Muller Betting Odds Zhukayev vs. Muller matchup performance & stats
Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
IonQ Expands Engineering Leadership Team, Hiring Rick Muller as Vice President of Quantum Systems
COLLEGE PARK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Rick Muller as Vice President of Quantum Systems. Muller, who joins this month, will lead IonQ's quantum computing systems development team. Muller will be an integral member of the team tasked with delivering on the company's intent to build the world's most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030. His deep technical expertise will also strengthen IonQ's role as a trusted partner for commercial and federal quantum applications. Muller brings decades of experience to IonQ, including his recent work at the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), an organization within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) that conducts research to address the most difficult challenges faced by the U.S. intelligence community. Muller has also held senior positions at Sandia National Laboratories and the California Institute of Technology. 'Rick brings an exceptional blend of scientific insight and federal systems engineering experience, precisely the kind of leadership IonQ needs as we scale toward operational quantum advantage,' said Dr. Dean Kassmann, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technology at IonQ. 'His track record leading transformative R&D efforts will be instrumental as we expand our quantum computing system capabilities and deepen our partnerships across both commercial and government sectors.' As Director of IARPA, Muller was responsible for implementing research programs in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, biometrics, and text analytics for the U.S. intelligence community. Prior to that, he led the Quantum and Advanced Microsystems group at Sandia National Laboratories and directed the Department of Energy's Quantum Systems Accelerator, one of the flagship centers established under the National Quantum Initiative. Earlier in his career, Muller led the drive for advanced computational capabilities for national security as part of the Joint Program Office for the National Strategic Computing Initiative. He holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from the California Institute of Technology and a B.A. from Rice University, also in chemistry. 'IonQ is at the forefront of evolving quantum computing from research concepts into leading commercial applications,' said Muller. 'Joining IonQ gives me the opportunity to help scale technology that can solve meaningful problems across science, security, and industry. I'm excited to contribute to the next generation of systems that will continue to make quantum computing impactful.' Muller's appointment follows a national search led by PSIRCH, IonQ's executive search partner of record. About IonQ IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world's most complex problems. IonQ's current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA achieve 20x performance results. The company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world's most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ's advancements in quantum networking also positions the company as a leader in building the quantum internet. The company's innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek's 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes' 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies list, and Built In's 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Washington DC and Seattle, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are not historical in nature, including the words 'accelerate,' 'accelerating,' 'accessible,' 'advancements,' 'advancing,' 'aimed,' 'building,' 'can,' 'deepen,' 'delivering,' 'evolving,' 'expand,' 'intends,' 'intent,' 'scale,' 'will,' and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include those related to IonQ's quantum computing capabilities and plans; IonQ's technology driving quantum advantage or delivering scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing in the future; the future impacts of IonQ's offerings; and the scalability, performance, impact, and commercial-readiness of IonQ's offerings. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections, and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: IonQ's ability to implement its technical roadmap; changes in the competitive industries in which IonQ operates, including development of competing technologies; IonQ's ability to deliver, and customers' ability to generate, value from IonQ's offerings; IonQ's inability to attract and retain key personnel; or IonQ's inability to effectively integrate its acquisitions of Qubitekk, Inc., Lightsynq Technologies, Inc., and Capella Space Corporation and close its acquisitions of Oxford Ionics Limited and ID Quantique, SA. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company's filings, including but not limited to those described in the 'Risk Factors' section of IonQ's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and reports on Form 10-Q. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and IonQ assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. IonQ does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
The Age
3 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Greg made an insurance claim after a serious bike crash. Then a private investigator came calling
'When someone makes a workers' compensation claim, the insurer needs to figure out two main things: whether the person meets the definition of a 'worker' and whether the injury is one that falls under the scheme,' Denning said. 'To do that, they often ask for personal detail, like how the person was employed, where they live, and exactly what was happening when the injury occurred. That's especially the case for injuries that happen on a journey to or from work.' Denning said if someone was worried about what could happen with their data – especially if the claim ends up being rejected – it was a good idea to speak with a lawyer before proceeding. Under Victorian legislation, employees are entitled to compensation if their injury arises 'out of or in the course of any employment'. But as the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry notes, 'there is no single definition of what will and will not be deemed to be a work-related injury' – leading to ambiguity on whether a worker's injury should lead to compensation. The chamber said the legislation provided 'some clarity by listing several examples deemed to be 'in the course of employment', such as where the worker is travelling for the purpose of their employment, or where they are injured whilst attending a compulsory training course'. Insurer Allianz Australia, an authorised agent of the Victorian WorkCover Authority, rejected Muller's claim because he was injured during his commute outside work hours. 'Allianz has determined that your injuries have not arisen in or out of the course of your employment … you sustained the injuries while travelling from your home to your workplace,' it said. Allianz did not respond to requests for comment on Muller's case. Loading Muller accepts the decision to reject his claim but does not understand why he was interviewed about his personal life when his accident did not fall under WorkCover's umbrella. 'I thought, why the hell did I go through all this? This should never have proceeded,' he said. He is also frustrated that Allianz says it is unable to delete his personal information – particularly when large-scale cyber breaches are increasingly common. 'Regarding the request to erase information obtained during the claim investigation, please note that we are unable to delete this information. However, rest assured that no personal data will be disclosed externally,' it said. Investigators are not required to determine whether a person is eligible for WorkCover before interviewing them about their personal life. WorkSafe, which manages workers' compensation in Victoria, said investigators had a responsibility to ask a wide range of questions regarding a claimant's personal and health matters to assess a claim. It also said it was required to hold on to claimants' data for various periods in case claimants made future claims or launched legal proceedings. John Pane, data privacy expert and chair of digital rights not-for-profit Electronic Frontiers Australia, said the Victorian and federal governments needed to update privacy laws to require organisations to delete individuals' data on request, as happened in the European Union. 'There is no current right in Australia that grants individuals the power to demand that their personal data be deleted from any organisation that holds it, even if they unlawfully or erroneously captured it,' Pane said. 'And the retention period of these records could be for a substantial period of time.' While there is no 'right to erasure' in this country, Allianz is required, under the Australian Privacy Principles, to only use or disclose personal information 'for the purpose for which it is collected'. Taxpayers have poured more than $1.3 billion into WorkCover to help cover the rising cost of claims, particularly in mental health-related claims. There were 35,575 new claims to WorkCover in the 2024 financial year, up 25 per cent in three years.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Greg made an insurance claim after a serious bike crash. Then a private investigator came calling
'When someone makes a workers' compensation claim, the insurer needs to figure out two main things: whether the person meets the definition of a 'worker' and whether the injury is one that falls under the scheme,' Denning said. 'To do that, they often ask for personal detail, like how the person was employed, where they live, and exactly what was happening when the injury occurred. That's especially the case for injuries that happen on a journey to or from work.' Denning said if someone was worried about what could happen with their data – especially if the claim ends up being rejected – it was a good idea to speak with a lawyer before proceeding. Under Victorian legislation, employees are entitled to compensation if their injury arises 'out of or in the course of any employment'. But as the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry notes, 'there is no single definition of what will and will not be deemed to be a work-related injury' – leading to ambiguity on whether a worker's injury should lead to compensation. The chamber said the legislation provided 'some clarity by listing several examples deemed to be 'in the course of employment', such as where the worker is travelling for the purpose of their employment, or where they are injured whilst attending a compulsory training course'. Insurer Allianz Australia, an authorised agent of the Victorian WorkCover Authority, rejected Muller's claim because he was injured during his commute outside work hours. 'Allianz has determined that your injuries have not arisen in or out of the course of your employment … you sustained the injuries while travelling from your home to your workplace,' it said. Allianz did not respond to requests for comment on Muller's case. Loading Muller accepts the decision to reject his claim but does not understand why he was interviewed about his personal life when his accident did not fall under WorkCover's umbrella. 'I thought, why the hell did I go through all this? This should never have proceeded,' he said. He is also frustrated that Allianz says it is unable to delete his personal information – particularly when large-scale cyber breaches are increasingly common. 'Regarding the request to erase information obtained during the claim investigation, please note that we are unable to delete this information. However, rest assured that no personal data will be disclosed externally,' it said. Investigators are not required to determine whether a person is eligible for WorkCover before interviewing them about their personal life. WorkSafe, which manages workers' compensation in Victoria, said investigators had a responsibility to ask a wide range of questions regarding a claimant's personal and health matters to assess a claim. It also said it was required to hold on to claimants' data for various periods in case claimants made future claims or launched legal proceedings. John Pane, data privacy expert and chair of digital rights not-for-profit Electronic Frontiers Australia, said the Victorian and federal governments needed to update privacy laws to require organisations to delete individuals' data on request, as happened in the European Union. 'There is no current right in Australia that grants individuals the power to demand that their personal data be deleted from any organisation that holds it, even if they unlawfully or erroneously captured it,' Pane said. 'And the retention period of these records could be for a substantial period of time.' While there is no 'right to erasure' in this country, Allianz is required, under the Australian Privacy Principles, to only use or disclose personal information 'for the purpose for which it is collected'. Taxpayers have poured more than $1.3 billion into WorkCover to help cover the rising cost of claims, particularly in mental health-related claims. There were 35,575 new claims to WorkCover in the 2024 financial year, up 25 per cent in three years.
The South African
6 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Paarl Gimnasium prodigy Markus Muller to captain SA Schools side
Markus Muller (SA Schools) and Jeandre Uithaler (SA Schools 'A') will captain their respective sides in the annual clash between the cream of the crop in South Africa's schoolboy rugby at Hoërskool Middelburg in Mpumalanga on Thursday. Muller, centre from Western Province and Paarl Gimnasium, will lead the team running out in green and gold, while the Uithaler, the Golden Lions and Noorheuwel's flyhalf, will run in front of the team in the alternative white and green strip. With Josh Neill being ruled out of action for the encounter, only seven players from last year's teams will feature again. Muller will be joined in the SA Schools matchday squad by lock AJ Meyer (Grey College), centre Ethan Adams (Grey College), fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya (Westville) and replacement prop Jordan Jooste (Paarl Boys High). André Poulton (prop, Jeppe) and Briint Davids (flanker, Milnerton) are the two returning players in the SA Schools 'A' starting team. Quinton Potgieter (replacement flanker, Paarl Gimnasium) has taken Neill's place in the SA Schools team, with his place in the 'A' squad going to Elwin Janse van Vuuren of Affies. Ian Schwartz, SA Rugby's General Manager for Participation and Development, urged the players to make the most of this opportunity to showcase their talent. 'We celebrate not just the talent on the field, but the journey that brought them here. This fixture is more than a match – it's a showcase of South Africa's schools rugby depth, resilience, and promise,' said Schwartz. 'These teams represent the best of the best that were in action at the FNB U18 Craven Week, and we can't wait to see them in action, with the Under-18 International Series on the horizon. 'No less than seven players who were in the SA Schools team last year, are now part of the Junior Bok squad at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy – Cheswill Jooste, Riley Norton, Siphosethu Mnebelele, Phiwayinkosi 'Rambo' Kubheka, Oliver Reid, Vusi Moyo and Alzeadon Felix – and this is where they took their first steps in green and gold. 'All of these players are part of our Elite Player Development (EPD) programme and to see them in action on Thursday, will be just reward for all the hard work done by our EPD structures in SA Rugby ecosystem, as well as the SA Schools Selectors. 'They have selected two squads of highly talented players, but even for those who didn't make the squads, the doors will never be closed and I want to urge all our youngsters to never give up on chasing their dreams. Let this match be a celebration of growth, grit, and greatness. The pathway may differ, but the destination is shared.' The match in Middelburg will kick-off at 15:00. 15 Zekhethelo Siyaya (Sharks / Westville Boys High) 14 Junaide Stuart (Blue Bulls / Garsfontein HS) 13 Ethan Adams (Free State / Grey College) 12 Markus Muller (captain, Western Province / Paarl Gimnasium) 11 Jadrian Afrikaner (Sharks / Westville Boys High) 10 Liyema Nela (Sharks / Hilton College) 9 Morne Noble (Western Province / Wynberg Boys High) 8 Jacobus de Villiers (SWD / Oakdale) 7 Wasi Vyambwera (Sharks / Maritzburg College) 6 Chinedu Amadi (Golden Lions / King Edward VII) 5 AJ Meyer (Free State / Grey College) 4 Lwandile Mlaba (Sharks / Westville Boys High) 3 Luan van der Berg (Blue Bulls / Garsfontein) 2 Altus Rabe (Western Province / Paul Roos Gymnasium) 1 Kai Pratt (SWD / Oakdale) 16 Clinton Agu (Golden Lions / Noordheuwel HS) 17 Jordan Jooste (Western Province / Paarl Boys High) 18 Matthew van der Merwe (Western Province / Rondebosch Boys High) 19 Jayden Joubert (Western Province / Paarl Boys High) 20 Quintin Potgieter (Western Province / Paarl Gimnasium) 21 Gert Kemp (Western Province / Paul Roos Gymnasium) 22 Zirk Meyer (Blue Bulls / Affies) 23 Ruben Groenewald (Blue Bulls / Affies) 24 Nathan Aneke (Sharks / Durban High School) 25 Lamla Mgedezi (Free State / Grey College) 26 Thabiso Simelane (Blue Bulls / St. Albans College) 15 Junade Pasensie (Blue Bulls / Garsfontein HS) 14 Lucritia Magua (Eastern Province / Graeme College) 13 Erin Nelson (Eastern Province / Graeme College) 12 Christian Vorster (SWD / Oakdale) 11 Ncuthu Kepe (Border / Queens College) 10 Jeandre Uithaler (captain, Golden Lions / Noordheuwel HS) 9 Jayden Brits (Western Province / Boland Landbou) 8 Stefan McDonald (Blue Bulls / Affies) 7 Briint Davids (Western Province / Milnerton HS) 6 Caleb Koeberg (Western Province / Paul Roos Gymnasium) 5 Lian Terblanche (Sharks / Northwood HS) 4 Diaan Augustyn (SWD / Oakdale) 3 Bernhard du Toit (Western Province / Paarl Boys High) 2 Keenan Myners (SWD / Outeniqua HS) 1 Andre Poulton (Golden Lions / Jeppe) 16 Thomas Muller (Western Province / Paarl Boys High) 17 Jeffrey Singo (Blue Bulls / Pretoria Boys High) 18 JG Badenhorst (Free State / Grey College) 19 Juvan Burden (Western Province / Stellenberg HS) 20 Elwin Janse van Vuuren (Blue Bulls / Affies) 21 Mickyle Booise (Western Province / Paarl Gimnasium) 22 Ethan van Biljon (Western Province / Stellenberg HS) 23 Jeneall Davids (Western Province / Paarl Boys High) 24 Pieter Cilliers (Western Province / Paarl Gimnasium) 25 Toriq Schambreel (Free State / Grey College) 26 Jadon Ocks (Western Province / Boland Landbou) Head Coach: Lwazi Zangqa (Border) Lwazi Zangqa (Border) Assistant Coach: Cobus van Dyk (Blue Bulls) Cobus van Dyk (Blue Bulls) Team Manager: Dean Moodley (Sharks) Dean Moodley (Sharks) Physiotherapist: Robin Williams (Sharks) Robin Williams (Sharks) Conditioning Coach: Yaw Fosu-Amoah (Eastern Province) Yaw Fosu-Amoah (Eastern Province) Team Doctor: Dr Gershwin Kortje (Boland) Head Coach: Flash Malinga (Sharks) Flash Malinga (Sharks) Assistant Coach: Clinton van Rensburg (Western Province) Clinton van Rensburg (Western Province) Team Manager: Mandla Madaka (Blue Bulls) Mandla Madaka (Blue Bulls) Physiotherapist: Rob Sims (Western Province) Rob Sims (Western Province) Conditioning Coach: Adriaan Jansen (SWD) Adriaan Jansen (SWD) Team Doctor: Dr Gershwin Kortje (Boland) Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
