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Taragi Cheisu and six other groups asked the UN on Sunday to pressure India to arrest those responsible for killing three women and three children in Jiribam. Imphal: A prominent Manipur-based think tank, Taragi Cheisu, along with six other organisations, on Sunday urged the United Nations to pressure the Indian government into arresting those responsible for the brutal killing of three women and three children at Jakuradhor in Jiribam district. In a memorandum addressed to the UN Secretary-General, the organisations demanded immediate action under the Geneva Convention Act, of 1960, and relevant domestic laws. They called for the arrest and punishment of the perpetrators of the "Jakuradhor massacre" and sought the formation of an independent judicial inquiry commission to investigate the killings. The organisations insisted that the inquiry be led by a retired Supreme Court judge and recommended the deputation of a UN special rapporteur to oversee the probe. The memorandum also appealed to the National Commission for Women (NCW) to visit the site and release a detailed report on the killings. It further requested the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to ensure justice for the victims. Additionally, the groups urged for the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), citing its contentious role in Manipur. The appeal to the UN was jointly submitted by organisations including the Youth Collective Manipur, Manipur Students Association Delhi, Manipur International Youth Centre, and others. They emphasised the urgency of addressing what they termed a gross violation of human rights. The killings at Jakuradhor occurred amidst heightened ethnic tensions in Manipur. The region has long grappled with violence stemming from ethnic and political conflicts. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, in effect in Manipur, has been a focal point of contention for years, with activists and local groups claiming it enables excesses by security forces. Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. Published 19:21 IST, November 24th 2024
NoneAP Trending SummaryBrief at 10:31 p.m. ESTShowcasing the Evolution of the Company's Ultra-Premium Brand, Advanced Lineup Delivers Enhanced User Experiences and Enriched, Connected Living ENGELWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. , Dec. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling its expanded second-generation LG SIGNATURE lineup at CES 2025 in Las Vegas ( January 7-10 ). Exhibited under the Live Beyond brand theme, the latest LG SIGNATURE range features exceptional products that integrate cutting-edge technology and sophisticated design to deliver enhanced usability, seamless connectivity and an unparalleled smart home experience. The second-generation LG SIGNATURE lineup builds on its signature minimalist aesthetic and exceptional performance with AI-driven features and intuitive functionality. This new wave of appliances comprises the LG SIGNATURE French Door Refrigerator with T-OLED door panel, LG SIGNATURE Smart InstaViewTM Over-the-Range Microwave and Slide-in Double Oven Induction Range, LG SIGNATURE Dishwasher, LG SIGNATURE Washer & Dryer, and the LG SIGNATURE Washing Machine and Dryer pair. Taste Beyond: Redefining the Kitchen The 36-inch Smart InstaView French Door Refrigerator offers a differentiated kitchen experience with its remarkable and fully transparent T-OLED display embedded in the upper right door. This dual-purpose display serves as both a digital touch interface and a Dual InstaView panel, allowing users to conveniently manage the refrigerator and view its contents without opening the door. It can also display mesmerizing hologram-like visuals, blending the virtual with the real in a sublime fusion of art and high technology. For added ambiance, the refrigerator provides access to a curated music playlist * that lets users enjoy smooth, atmospheric beats whenever they are in the kitchen. The refrigerator's ThinQTM Food management system and a built-in AI camera elevate convenience, automatically recognizing stored food items, suggesting recipes based on available ingredients and user preferences, and tracking inventory and expiration dates. These innovations streamline food management, menu planning and meal preparation, saving users time and making the kitchen a truly connected and dynamic space. The LG SIGNATURE Over-the-Range Microwave and Slide-in Double Oven Induction Range enhance the culinary experience with their versatile cooking capabilities. The microwave is equipped with three built-in cameras for real-time cooking monitoring and time-lapse creation, capturing meals' journeys from the oven to the table. The induction range, powered by Gourmet AI technology, identifies ingredients and provides helpful recipe suggestions. The new LG SIGNATURE microwave not only excels in cooking and reheating but also redefines its category by delivering an immersive entertainment experience right in the kitchen. Featuring a 27-inch Full-HD touchscreen display with InstaView, built-in speakers and Wi-Fi connectivity, it enables users to enjoy a variety of entertainment content while they cook. The screen also provides access to the LG ThinQ Smart Home Dashboard, allowing users to control all LG AI appliances and compatible Matter and Thread devices in the home. In addition, when paired with the induction range, the microwave's LCD display conveniently shows the cooking progress of dishes in the range, eliminating the need to bend down and check the oven manually. The LG SIGNATURE Dishwasher is designed to fit perfectly with existing cabinetry, creating a clean, built-in look for a sleek, modern kitchen. Its innovative pop-out handle sits flush with the door when not in use and automatically "pops out" when a hand approaches. The new dishwasher is equipped with LG's exclusive and highly-efficient QuadWashTM Pro and Dynamic Heat DryTM technologies. Live Beyond: Seamless Laundry Solutions The second-generation LG SIGNATURE lineup also offers exceptional advancements in laundry care. Featuring the LG SIGNATURE Washer & Dryer and 29-inch LG SIGNATURE Washing Machine and Dryer pair, the new laundry lineup leverages LG's Artificial Intelligence Direct DriveTM (AI DDTM) 2.0 for precise fabric care, and inverter heat pump technology for effective, low-temperature drying. Each model is equipped with a 7-inch LCD touchscreen for easy control. The LG SIGNATURE zone at CES 2025 will feature an "ideal lifestyle" space highlighting the second-generation lineup in settings like a living room, laundry room and kitchen. In collaboration with premium Italian furniture brand Molteni&C, LG will pair its technologically-advanced products with Molteni&C's exquisite designs. Visitors will also experience the LG ThinQ ON AI home hub in action, demonstrating the ease and efficiency of the AI Home lifestyle. "The expanded second-gen LG SIGNATURE lineup seamlessly combines advanced technology with elegant, modern design to deliver a smarter, more efficient luxury home lifestyle," said Lyu Jae-cheol , president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. "Through the flawless fusion of state-of-the-art smart home, AI and connectivity technologies, we will continue to provide transformative customer experiences that go beyond expectations." Visitors to CES 2025 from January 7-10 can explore the new additions to the second-generation LG SIGNATURE lineup at LG's booth (#15004, Las Vegas Convention Center). * LG SIGNATURE refrigerator and LG SIGNATURE Over-the-Range microwave come with the "essential;" app pre-installed. essential; is a music curation brand operated by NHN Bugs, a South Korean music streaming service. About LG Electronics USA LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $68 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States , LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and its "Life's Good" marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.LG.com . Media Contacts: JL Lavina [email protected] www.LG.com Jennifer Tayebi [email protected] [email protected] SOURCE LG Electronics (LG)
If you haven't been on Elon Musk's X platform lately, you may have missed some of the most heated - and most frank - public debate in recent memory by incoming Trump administration officials and other conservatives on the value of the highly coveted H-1B foreign worker visas. President-elect Donald Trump has yet to weigh in, but his advisers and supporters appear to have very conflicting opinions on whether the H-1B visas are indeed "making America great again". According to the Department of Labor, the H-1B program is designed for "nonimmigrant aliens as workers in specialty occupations... of distinguished merit and ability". A specialty occupation must include "the attainment of at least a bachelor's degree", and the programme is meant to "help employers who cannot otherwise obtain needed business skills and abilities from the US workforce". A large portion of Trump's base is passionately opposed to greater immigration to the US, even if that means skilled labour, but some of Trump's most high-profile appointees to his incoming administration are staunchly in favour of it, deeming it a necessity, and want to increase its volume. The current debate began last week when the president-elect appointed Indian-American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as senior policy adviser for artificial intelligence on the incoming White House team. Krishnan previously worked at Microsoft and was one of the founders of Windows Azure. Just before Christmas, one of Krishnan's earlier on X resurfaced, calling for an increase in skilled immigration - a reference to the H-1B program. He hoped Musk would tackle the issue in his new role. DOGE, Krishnan said, should do "anything to remove country caps for green cards / unlock skilled immigration". DOGE is the so-called Department of Government Efficiency initiated by the incoming Trump administration and will be c0-headed by South African immigrant, billionaire and Tesla CEO Musk, as well as Vivek Ramaswamy, a former Republican presidential contender and first-generation Indian immigrant. Krishnan was met with racist backlash from hundreds of Trump supporters, particularly after he was announced for the White House role. But both Musk and Ramaswamy lent him their support, agreeing that more foreign talent is necessary to fill what they feel are glaring gaps in US companies - and to keep the US the most competitive in the world. "The number of people who are super talented engineers AND super motivated in the USA is far too low," Musk wrote on his social media platform. "If you want your TEAM to win the championship, you need to recruit top talent wherever they may be. That enables the whole TEAM to win." He that he is "referring to bringing in via legal immigration the top ~0.1% of engineering talent as being essential for America to keep winning". Ramaswamy took the argument a step further, American society itself. "Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long (at least since the 90s and likely longer). That doesn't start in college, it starts YOUNG," he wrote on X. "A culture that celebrates the prom queen over the math olympiad champ, or the jock over the valedictorian, will not produce the best engineers," he added. "I know *multiple* sets of immigrant parents in the 90s who actively limited how much their kids could watch those TV shows precisely because they promoted mediocrity... and their kids went on to become wildly successful STEM graduates," referring to Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics degrees. "'Normalcy' doesn't cut it in a hyper-competitive global market for technical talent. And if we pretend like it does, we'll have our asses handed to us by China," he added. The backlash was swift from Trump supporters. "Turns out the 'waste' that DOGE wanted to cut from America was Americans," Auron MacIntyre, a columnist at the conservative news site The Blaze. Another user writing under a pseudonym said, "I'm still waiting on how this strategy benefits current Americans that worked to put [Ramaswamy] in this position." The post also triggered a wave of rampant racism directed primarily at Indians, coming from Trump supporters and opponents of immigration. Other notable figures also weighed in. Political analyst and founder of Eurasia Group, Ian Bremmer, : "It's hard to win over Americans on attracting the best and the brightest from abroad when so many feel their own elected leaders haven't invested in them at home. Prioritize that, walk the talk, you (eventually) get more support for legal immigration." But it was the remarks from far-right political commentator and Trump loyalist Laura Loomer that may have been the most inflammatory, as she called Indians "third world invaders" and that "the average IQ in India is 76". Replying to another user who said they wouldn't want to live in India, she "you'd likely get raped on arrival". Loomer has 1.4 million followers on X. Citing an H-1B salary database for tech workers, she wrote that "nobody can afford to live off $70,000 in today's America," suggesting that tech CEOs prefer foreign workers because they could pay them less. Loomer's account on X was then suspended for 12 hours. As X users watched the feud play out over the holiday period, a self-described Democrat named Carlos Turnbull posted: "Loomer is noticeably not saying anything about Trump also bringing in H-1B workers to staff his clubs and Trump Vineyards. Probably just an oversight." The American Immigration Council says only 65,000 H-1B visas are awarded yearly, with 20,000 more going to people whose postgraduate studies were at US institutions. Most of these workers are in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, otherwise known as STEM. The H-1B visa lasts three years and can be extended for six. The employer must petition the government for it on a prospective worker's behalf, and if successful, the employer can also later choose to sponsor that worker for a Green Card: a permanent US residency. Currently, some 700,000 people work in the US under H-1B status. Over 85 percent of H-1B petitions received go to people of Indian (75 percent) and Chinese (12 percent) origin with Canada, South Korea and the Philippines rounding out the . The demand for H1-B visas far outstrips the supply and studies have shown that the programme fills employment gaps. Trump's first administration denied a larger portion of H1-B petitions compared to President Barack Obama's administration. The cities with the highest number of H1-B workers are in New York, San Jose, San Francisco and Dallas.Socket Mobile director Charlie Bass acquires $7,383 in stockMeta Platforms Inc META shares have been treading water for the better part of the past month. The company reported earnings at the end of October. Here’s a look at what you need to know . What To Know: Meta shares have struggled to move higher since the company reported third-quarter financial results last month. Although Meta beat analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines as revenue jumped 19% and daily actives climbed 5%, the stock faced selling pressure due to spending concerns. Meta raised its full-year 2024 capital expenditures outlook by $1 billion and said it continues to expect operating losses to “increase meaningfully” year-over-year for Reality Labs. It’s worth noting that insiders have been selling Meta shares in recent months. CEO Mark Zuckerberg , CFO Susan Li and COO Javier Olivan all sold shares in November under trading plans, with Olivan most recently selling shares on Monday, according to Benzinga data . On a positive note, Axios reported Wednesday that Meta’s Threads has added 35 million new users on the platform since Nov. 1. Micro-blogging startup Bluesky has seen users flock to the platform since Election Day, suggesting users are leaving X because of Elon Musk’s political views. Meta also appears to be a beneficiary. Check This Out: Meta, OpenAI, Orange Join Forces To Build AI Models For African Languages On the earnings call last month, Zuckerberg said Threads had over 275 million monthly active users. That number appears to be growing rapidly with Axios reporting that the app has seen more than one million daily sign-ups for three months straight. Meta aims to capitalize on the momentum. Zuckerberg on Monday said Threads is testing a new feature that will allow users to choose what they see when they open the app. Previously, Threads directed users to a default feed, but users can now choose to only see posts from accounts they follow. Meta is also set to head to trial in April after Judge James Boasberg rejected Meta’s attempted dismissal of the case and set a court date earlier this week. The Facebook parent company will face U.S. Federal Trade Commission allegations that it acquired Instagram and WhatsApp to stifle competition in the social media space. META Price Action: Meta shares closed Wednesday down 0.76% at $569.20, according to Benzinga Pro . Photo: Shutterstock. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Empowered Funds LLC grew its holdings in Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. ( NASDAQ:TCBX – Free Report ) by 5.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 28,253 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,340 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC’s holdings in Third Coast Bancshares were worth $756,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Federated Hermes Inc. lifted its holdings in Third Coast Bancshares by 196.6% during the 2nd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 1,649 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 1,093 shares during the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its position in shares of Third Coast Bancshares by 121.7% in the first quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 1,822 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 1,000 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Third Coast Bancshares during the 1st quarter worth about $54,000. SG Americas Securities LLC bought a new stake in shares of Third Coast Bancshares during the 3rd quarter worth about $115,000. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Third Coast Bancshares during the 2nd quarter worth about $255,000. 36.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Third Coast Bancshares Price Performance TCBX opened at $36.12 on Friday. Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $16.52 and a fifty-two week high of $36.20. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $29.91 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $24.87. The firm has a market capitalization of $494.12 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.16 and a beta of 0.27. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades TCBX has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $28.00 price target (up from $26.00) on shares of Third Coast Bancshares in a report on Monday, July 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their target price on Third Coast Bancshares from $22.00 to $26.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 29th. View Our Latest Stock Report on Third Coast Bancshares Third Coast Bancshares Profile ( Free Report ) Third Coast Bancshares, Inc operates as a bank holding company for Third Coast Bank, SSB that provides various commercial banking solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, and professionals. 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A TRIGGER warning has been slapped on the new Wicked movie — for showing discrimination against a “green-skinned woman”. The film, a prequel to the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz, tells the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West. But bosses at the British Board of Film Classification fear the movie may offend snowflake viewers with its portrayal of the witch, Elphaba, played by British actress Cynthia Erivo. Its warning states: “A green-skinned woman is mocked, bullied and humiliated because of her skin colour.” The film also features talking animals — including a goat voiced by Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage — with the film chiefs warning sensitive cinema-goers that the beasts are “persecuted in a fantastical society”. One fan fumed online: “This will have an impact on raising resilient children. You can’t eradicate offence in this world.” READ MORE ON WICKED The BBFC gave the movie, which also stars US pop singer Ariana Grande , a PG label. Fans have also slammed the blockbuster for replacing the miniature Munchkins with regular-sized actors. Director Jon M Chu said “Munchkin is not a size”. The film is set to wow audiences on the big screen after years of it only being available as a hit Broadway and West End show. Most read in Film A second film has also been in the works and is expected to be released in 2025.No. 7 Tennessee outscored UT Martin by 28 points in the second half in routing the visiting Skyhawks 78-35 on Friday afternoon in Knoxville. Chaz Lanier scored a game-high 18 points for the Volunteers (7-0), who expanded on a 35-20 halftime lead with a 43-15 second half. Felix Okpara had 10 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks, helping Tennessee command the paint along with Igor Milicic, who added nine points and 13 rebounds. Zakai Zeigler nearly had a double-double with 11 points and nine assists. The Volunteers used their size to their advantage, outscoring UT Martin 36-10 in the paint and out rebounding the Skyhawks 49-24. That included 20 offensive rebounds for Tennessee, which led to 19 second-chance points. UT Martin (2-5) was cold coming out of the locker room after halftime, missing its first eight shots. Conversely, the Vols started the second half with a nine-point run to extend their lead to 24 points. The Vols never let the Skyhawks score consecutive baskets in the first half, holding UT Martin to 25 percent shooting (4 of 16) from beyond the arc and allowing a total of only three points from the starting five. For the game, guard Josue Grullon led UT Martin with 15 points. The leading scorer in the Ohio Valley Conference entering Friday at 18.2 points per game, Grullon has not started any game for head coach Jeremy Shulman. Most of the Skyhawks' points -- 28 of 35 -- came from their reserves. The starting five combined to score seven points -- six points from Matija Zuzic and a free throw for Lamine Niag. The starters went a combined 2 of 18 from the floor, while UT Martin as a team shot 22.6 percent (12 of 53) from the field. The Skyhawks made 5 of 7 free-throw attempts and made 18 turnovers. The Volunteers, who got 23 points off the bench, were 8-for-10 and had 11 turnovers. Tennessee improved to 6-0 all-time against UT Martin since 1993. --Field Level Media
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