Ralph Taylor Elevates Youth and Tourism as Catalysts for Caribbean TransformationTeenagers are facing wide-ranging new restrictions over the use of beauty filters on TikTok amid concern at rising anxiety and falling self-esteem. Under-18s will, in the coming weeks, be blocked from artificially making their eyes bigger, plumping their lips and smoothing or changing their skin tone. The restrictions will apply to filters – such as “Bold Glamour” – that change children’s features in a way that makeup cannot. Comic filters that add bunny ears or dog noses will be unaffected. The billion-user social media company announced the changes during a safety forum at its European headquarters in Dublin. The effectiveness of the restrictions will depend on people using the platform under their real age, which is not always the case. There has been widespread concern that the beauty filters – some provided by TikTok, others created by users – have resulted in a pressure on teenagers, particularly girls, to adopt a polished physical appearance with negative emotional repercussions. Some young people have described how after using filters they found their real face ugly. TikTok also announced it was tightening its systems to block users under 13 from the platform, which could mean that thousands of British children are turfed off the platform. Before the end of the year, it will launch a trial of new automated systems that use machine learning to detect people cheating its age restrictions. The moves come with tougher regulation of underage social media use in the UK looming in the new year, under the Online Safety Act. The platform already removes 20m accounts every quarter worldwide for being underage. Chloe Setter, TikTok’s lead on child safety public policy, said: “We’re hoping that this will give us the ability to detect and remove more and more quickly.” People wrongly blocked will be able to appeal. “It can obviously be annoying for some young people,” said Setter, but she added that the platform will take a “safety-first approach”. Ofcom said in a report last December that from June 2022 to March 2023 about 1% of TikTok’s total UK monthly active user base were removed for being underage. The regulator has previously warned the effectiveness of TikTok’s age restriction enforcement is “yet to be established”. It is due to start strictly enforcing over-13 age limits for social media users next summer, requiring “highly effective” age checks. The new “guardrails” around beauty filters and age verification are part of a wave of adjustments to online safety being announced by social media platforms before tougher regulations are enforced in the coming months, with potential heavy fines for breaches of online safety rules. Last week Roblox, the gaming platform with 90 million daily users, announced it would restrict its youngest users from accessing the more violent, crude and scary content on the platform after warnings about child grooming, exploitation and the sharing of indecent images. Instagram, which is run by Meta, launched “teen accounts” for under-18s to allow parents greater control over children’s activities, including the ability to block children from viewing the app at night. Andy Burrows, the chief executive of the Molly Rose Foundation, which was set up to focus on suicide prevention, said: “It will not escape anyone’s attention that these shifts are being announced largely to comply with EU and UK regulation. This makes the case for more ambitious regulation, not less.” He called for TikTok to be fully transparent about how its age assurance measures will work and their effectiveness at reducing the number of under-13s on the platform. Burrows added: “TikTok should act quickly to fix the systemic weaknesses in its design that allows a torrent of harmful content to be algorithmically recommended to young people aged 13 or over.” The NSPCC described the age protection move as “encouraging” but “just the tip of the iceberg”. “Other social media sites must step up and find effective ways to assess the ages of their users,” said Richard Collard, the charity’s associate head of policy for child safety online. “Ofcom and the government also have an important role to play in compelling tech bosses to deliver age-appropriate experiences for all their users.”Top Crypto to Buy Before Christmas? Watch Out for Monero, Optimism, and Lunex
JAY — At the Regional School Unit 73 board of directors meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14, Robyn Raymond, director of Spruce Mountain Adult Education provided more information about the increase in younger students using those programs. On Nov. 14 Regional School Unit 73 board of directors are given more information about Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education seeing more students aged 16-20 using its programs. The adult education program is located at right in the Central Office, 9 Cedar Street in Livermore Falls. File photo On Oct. 10 Raymond told the board , “We are seeing a significant increase in young students. When I last reported to the state the number of students we were serving between the ages of 16 and 20, over a six month period we had 36 students enrolled. For this year, in just one month we are serving 46 students between the ages of 16 and 20.” She emphasized what she was sharing is a complex issue, that there are many factors at play. On Thursday Raymond said, “While I wish the state reporting system could be black and white in terms of pulling consistent data subsets from year to year, when state or federal regulations change, sometimes the implementation of those new standards skews numbers or makes historical data unable to be compared.” In Fiscal Year ’21 there were 35 students ages 16-20 using adult education, Raymond said. In 2022 there were 38, 51 in 2023, and it dipped to 40 in ’24, she noted. “We know now, not even halfway through the school year we are at 46.” Raymond said, of those, 12 completed the HiSET program in FY21, nine each in FY22 and FY 23, and 13 in FY 24. In the last two months, four students this year completed the HiSET requirements, she noted. “I want to be sure that I am not just giving you numbers and statistics – it’s important to me that this is a dialogue and you are getting your questions answered about the trends we are seeing in adult education,” Raymond shared in her report to the board. “Numbers, charts, and graphs do not always tell the whole story. Looking at these numbers, we know that each is a person living in our community, and their unique circumstances impact how they show up for learning. While their learning time may be impactful for them, it can also be true that their lack of skill gain or continuous enrollment looks poorly on data reports. Looking at the big picture and serving the learner is the ultimate goal.” Director Tina Riley of Jay asked if the younger students using adult education were eligible to be in high school, were opting not to. They are eligible to be in high school unless they were expelled, Raymond responded. The reasons are multifaceted, she said. Some students drop out, some move into the area after turning 18. Students not being able to succeed during COVID-19 online schooling or homeschooled students who lacked oversight now want diplomas, she noted. “There are so many different scenarios,” she said. Raymond said she has the numbers, every number is a person with their own unique set of circumstances. Riley asked if Raymond felt she had the resources and the capability to work with that population, if something different was needed to support those students. “I would definitely say that we’re seeing success, and I have an incredible staff,” Raymond replied. “I just could not, we could not do what we do without them, hands down. But what the one trend that I’m seeing that we just can’t seem to address, is mental health needs. And my staff, they’re not social workers, they’re not counselors.” Director Holly Morris of Livermore asked if there were programs in the area those students could be referred to. The district has counselors in the middle and high schools who are paid for by the state, Superintendent Scott Albert said. A meeting is being set up with Albert, Raymond and Melissa Chase to see if the grant program can be expanded to get help for those 16-20-year-olds, he noted. We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use . More information is found on our FAQs . You can modify your screen name here . Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday as well as limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve. Please sign into your Sun Journal account to participate in conversations below. If you do not have an account, you can register or subscribe . Questions? Please see our FAQs . Your commenting screen name has been updated. Send questions/comments to the editors. « Previous Next »
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A 70-year odyssey against the tideIn advance of Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget, I joined my Liberal Democrat colleagues and called for a rescue package to boost NHS spending, invest in infrastructure, support public health services and roll out free personal care. Thanks to this pressure and focus on health services, I was pleased to see a commitment in the budget to boost day-to-day NHS spending and investment in facilities across both the health and sectors. However, as I’ve been saying almost non-stop in Parliament - we can't truly save the NHS without investment in social care too - and we only saw small funding boosts to care services. Of course, with increased spending and investment, comes increases to taxes and I was incredibly disappointed to see the bulk of new taxes being levied from small and medium sized businesses. has a huge diversity of small and independent businesses. It’s one of the city’s great strengths and a big draw for visitors from across the whole country and beyond. To better understand the challenges for the High Street, I recently joined with Winchester Business Improvement District director Paul Spencer to visit a range of city centre businesses and learn directly from them how they're going to be affected and what impact the Budget will have on their livelihoods, their staff and their prospects for the future. We also know that this tax rise will affect healthcare providers like GPs, care homes, hospices and social care providers. It seems totally counter-productive to increase health spending with one hand, only to take it away from providers with the other. Instead, we should be directing new taxes at the big banks, oil and gas industries and the hugely profitable tech companies to get our public services working for us again. It’s about time they paid their fair share. The government could have chosen to focus more of the new taxes on them. They chose not to. After 14 years of Conservatives taking rural communities for granted and betraying farmers with dodgy trade deals, it seems this new government has failed to set things right. The changes to inheritance tax are going to hit so many family-run farms across Winchester and the Meon Valley. I campaigned to stick up for farmers and I'll continue to endeavour to be a true champion for our rural communities. As the colder months set in, I have of course not forgotten the injustice over Winter Fuel Payments. I've heard from so many people worried about their loved ones this winter, so I'll continue to do what I can to ensure the issue remains on the agenda and we stand a chance of having the decision reversed. Just last week I spoke in Parliament on the issue again and told the government to reinstate the payment. Finally, it was a great honour for me to attend Winchester’s Remembrance Sunday proceedings. It is so important for us to remember all those people from Winchester who joined many others from across the country, the Commonwealth, and the whole world to stand up and defend our liberty during the two World Wars. We must also never forget all those who fought in more recent conflicts and the veterans who live on. They did their duty, so it is our duty to ensure we take care of them and their families in every way we can. If you have any problems or issues, please contact me at . My team and I will do our best to help.
KUALA LUMPUR: On the eve of Malaysia’s 67th Independence Day, Malaysian Chinese YouTuber Wabikong released a game-show video entitled Guess the Real Chinese (Malay Version) to wide acclaim. In the video, a blindfolded guest guessed which one of the five Mandarin-speaking participants was a Malaysian Chinese. The four Malay participants spoke Mandarin fluently and demonstrated a depth of cultural knowledge of slang and eateries that matched that of a native speaker. As a result, the guest repeatedly failed, eliminating the sole Malaysian Chinese participant early. This video and its predecessor – in which the player tried to pick the sole Malaysian Chinese among mostly Mandarin-speaking Indian participants – garnered over half a million views as of November 2024. There appear to be more non-Chinese Malaysians embracing the Chinese language. While no official data exists on non-Chinese Mandarin speakers in Malaysia due to a lack of collection, anecdotal evidence suggests a rise, especially among Malays. Businesses of Chinese language centres, like Fasih Mandarin in Malay-majority Kuantan, Pahang, have boomed. Politicians like former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin and Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) Members of Parliament have embraced the language, influencing and reflecting a broader trend. A reliable but incomplete proxy is the non-Chinese student enrolment in Chinese vernacular primary schools (Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina, or SJKC). The non-Chinese enrolment in SJKCs soared from 17,309 in 1989 to 101,011 in 2020: A 484 per cent increase in three decades. This means non-Chinese students now account for a fifth of all SJKC students. The data indicates that Malays account for about 15.3 per cent of the total student population in SJKCs. This is significant for Malaysia’s Malay-Chinese ethnic relations, as it partly represents early-stage contact between sizeable groups in an increasingly mixed setting that was traditionally more homogenous. For instance, in 2010, Malays made up 94 per cent of national school students (where Malay is the primary medium of instruction) and Chinese, 88 per cent of SJKC enrolment. This is important as early intergroup contact and friendships have been shown to reduce prejudice and foster positive intergroup attitudes. ECONOMIC VALUE OF LEARNING CHINESE A news report featured a survey by the foremost Malaysian Chinese school federations, Dong Zong and Jiao Zong, reveal the two main reasons parents chose SJKCs for their children: The practical value of the Chinese language and the schools’ management. The former stems from China’s rise as an economic superpower and its investments in Malaysia, which in turn has increased demand for Chinese language fluency in the local job market. Malaysia’s job portal data corroborates this finding. Listings in the top job portals such as Jobstreet, LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor specifying a “Mandarin” requirement account for 20.8 per cent of total jobs in Malaysia. Jobstreet by Seek Malaysia’s latest hiring report also indicated an increasing demand for Mandarin-literate employees. It makes sense, then, that job seekers’ desire for fluency in Mandarin has outpaced that for other languages, including English. Mandarin is now the core language challenge faced by job seekers in Malaysia. Notably, a paper by Lee Hwok Aun and Mohammed Abdul Khalid stated that a Malaysian Malay applicant who indicated Mandarin fluency on their curriculum vitae stood a better chance of being interviewed than one who did not. Without this advantage, Malays were five times less likely than Chinese candidates to be called back for an interview (specifically, a Chinese candidate at 22.1 per cent versus a Malay one at 4.2 per cent). However, the Chinese-speaking trend masks underlying challenges. First, Mandarin Chinese is one of the most challenging languages to master due to its tonal nature, extensive character systems, and lack of cognates. Non-Chinese SJKC students often struggle with the curriculum, leading to cases of students transferring out. Non-Chinese parents share stories of investing heavily in extra tuition and hands-on guidance to get their children through a demanding system. Second, the economic value of the Chinese language for non-Chinese students as a career-enhancing skill may be diluted after they leave their SJKC, as Chinese (or any language) proficiency diminishes without constant use. Most SJKC students, including Chinese students, transition to national or international schools after primary school. Thus, they will not have Chinese as their primary medium of instruction: Only 3.4 per cent of Malaysia’s secondary school students enrol in a Chinese vernacular secondary school. BOON OR BANE FOR ETHNIC INTEGRATION? Last, language and vernacular schools remain a political flashpoint in Malaysia. In February 2024, the Federal Court ruled on the constitutionality of vernacular schools as a result of a court case brought by conservative groups in the Islamic Education Development Council, the Majlis Ulama Ikatan Muslimin, and other parties. Although the highest court upheld the use of Tamil and Chinese in Malaysia’s schools as part of constitutional protection, such challenges indicate a continued dissatisfaction against vernacular schools by those who see them as a barrier to ethno-religious integration. Chinese vernacular schools are among the most striking features of Malaysia’s multiculturalism and will remain a site of deep political and ethnic contestation. Yet the trajectory of non-Chinese enrolment presents a dilemma for SJKC defenders. Looking ahead, SJKCs will be forced to accommodate the growing non-Chinese student population, which may challenge their raison d’etre: Cultural preservation. Lower birth rates among Malaysian Chinese mean fewer ethnic Chinese SJKC students, and this will further diminish the Chinese community’s bargaining strength. The question is whether they can accept the new reality – a Chinese school with sizeable and increasing non-Chinese enrolment – as a form of cultural preservation. James Chai is a visiting fellow at ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute and a columnist for MalaysiaKini and Sin Chew Daily. This commentary first appeared on the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute's blog, Fulcrum.Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – December 23, 2024) – Asia Top Investigation has recently been honored with the prestigious title of being one of the Singapore’s Top 500 Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Companies for the year 2023. 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Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy insists the 'wheels have come off' at Manchester City after their three-goal implosion on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola 's side looked to be in cruise control when Erling Haaland scored in the 53rd minute to put City up 3-0 at home against Feyenoord in the Champions League. But in the space of 14 staggering minutes, Feyenoord had equalised thanks to David Hancko in the 89th minute, sending the Etihad into a stunned silence aside from the pocket of travelling fans. Although the 3-3 result snapped a five-game losing streak for City across all competitions, blowing a three-goal lead will have felt like a defeat for Guardiola and his troops. Reacting on talkSPORT's Sports Bar immediately after the contest, Cundy and ex-Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara couldn't believe the capitulation that had just transpired. "It's a stinker, that," O'Hara said. "3-0 up? What are they doing?" Cundy added: "Tonight, wheels have come off. "Look, Spurs were brilliant on the weekend. City were terrible, they got turned over in the Premier League. "3-0 up against Feyenoord with 15 minutes to go? And you draw 3-3? Wheels have come off. That's it." Some fans will point out City look a completely - and not for the better - team without Ballon d'Or winner Rodri in their midfield. However, given Rodri tore his ACL against Arsenal in September, O'Hara wasn't having that excuse any more. "It can't just be about Rodri," O'Hara said. "We've got past that now. There's something going on at Manchester City that no-one seems to have the answer for." Cundy then delivered a brutal dissection of just what had gone wrong for City, with plenty of warning signs presenting themselves during a 4-0 loss to Tottenham last Sunday. "They are so open," Cundy said. "Their press, there is no joined-up thinking. Pep has signed a new deal , which is good for City. "But right now, this is probably going to be his biggest job ever in management to turn this around. They are a mess. "I'm watching Man City against your lot (Tottenham) on the weekend. I'm watching Spurs bop the ball around deep in their own half. Not only that, Spurs get out, there's an overload, three versus one, on the right-hand side. How is that happening? That never happens. "Spurs were magnificent. City, terrible. Watching tonight, they don't look comfortable at 3-0 up. How can that happen? "The wheels have come off tonight, officially. Spurs at the weekend, they were wobbling. Tonight, the wheels have come off." O'Hara noted that with City's dreadful run of form, 'Liverpool must be licking their lips.' As it stands, Premier League leaders Liverpool hold an eight-point advantage over second-placed City. That gap could easily become 11 when Arne Slot's side welcome a battered and bruised City to Anfield on Sunday. If Liverpool can snag three points from that contest, it could lead some to boldly declare City have too much ground to catch up in the race for the Premier League title. Should City lose to Liverpool on Sunday, they may end the weekend as low as fifth given Chelsea, Arsenal and Brighton are all on 22 points. Safe to say, there will be a lot of soul-searching among Guardiola and City's stars before that match as they look to snap a six-game winless streak.None
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Xiao-I To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Xiao-I as a result of purchasing (a) Xiao-I American depository shares (ADSs) issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering on or about March 9, 2023 and/or (b) Xiao-I securities between March 9, 2023 and July 12, 2024 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310) . [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP , a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Xiao-I Corporation ("Xiao-I" or the "Company") AIXI and reminds investors of the December 16, 2024 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com . As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that (1) Defendants had downplayed the true scope and severity of risks that Xiao-I faced due to certain of its Chinese shareholders' non-compliance with Circular 37 Registration, including the Company's inability to use Offering proceeds for intended business purposes; (2) Xiao-I failed to comply with GAAP in preparing its financial statements; (3) Defendants overstated Xiao-I's efforts to remediate material weaknesses in the Company's financial controls; (4) Xiao-I was forced to incur significant R&D expenses to effectively compete in the AI industry; (5) Xiao-I downplayed the significant negative impact that such expenses would have on the Company's business and financial results; (6) accordingly, Xiao-I overstated its AI capabilities, R&D resources, and overall ability to compete in the AI market; (7) as a result of all the foregoing, there was a substantial likelihood that Xiao-I would fail to comply with the NASDAQ's Minimum Bid Price Requirement; and (8) as a result, the Offering Documents and Defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein. On or around March 8, 2023, Xiao-I launched its initial public offering (IPO), selling 5.7 million American depositary shares (ADSs) at $6.80 each. Since the IPO, the price of Xiao-I's ADSs has dropped significantly, causing losses for investors. On August 10, 2023, Xiao-I Corporation filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission its amended annual report for the year ended December 31, 2022 on Form 10-K/A. In the amended annual report, Xiao-I disclosed that "However, should there be any changes to PRC laws and regulations or internal control policies of Bank of Ningbo in the future, [Zhizhen Artificial Technology (Shanghai) Company Limited, a Company subsidiary] then may be restricted from transferring funds from overseas to its capital account with Bank of Ningbo as a result." On this news, the price of Xiao-I American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") fell $0.93 per ADS, or 11.56%, to close at $7.11 on August 11, 2023. On July 15, 2024, Xiao-I issued a press release announcing "that it received a notification letter dated July 11, 2024 (the ‘Deficiency Letter') from the Listing Qualifications Department of [t]he [NASDAQ], indicating that the Company is no longer in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) as the Company's closing bid price per [ADS] . . . has been below $1.00 for a period of 30 consecutive business days." On this news, Xiao-I's ADS price fell 2.28% to close at approximately $0.67 per ADS on July 15, 2024. The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. 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New Mexico's oil income investments now surpass personal income tax revenueAlyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler’s staff in 2020, becoming the majors’ first full-time female coach. Nakken has been hired as an assistant director within player development for the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. Nakken, 34, will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Officer kills pet dog mistaken for a coyote in Massachusetts town. The owner says it was unnecessary An animal control officer shot and killed a pet dog in a Massachusetts town after mistaking it for a coyote in an incident local police are describing as a sad mix-up. Police in Northbridge, Massachusetts, say the shooting happened on Tuesday after police received a call of a report of a coyote in a residential backyard. Police say the animal control officer went into the woods to look for the coyote and found what they thought was the animal in a threatening position and shot it. The incident happened as communities around Massachusetts and the country have dealt with an uptick in interactions between coyotes and people. Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat sent to restaurants nationwide. Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli, which can cause life-threatening infections. No illnesses have been reported outside of Minnesota. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City.