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Tescha Hawley (right) and her mother, Janice Hawley, serve food from Tescha’s nonprofit to cross-country teams at the Harlem Invitational in Harlem, Montana. Tescha began the Day Eagle Hope Project to improve the health of her community after seeing how hard it was to access care when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2016. (Jessica Plance/KFF Health News/TNS) Tescha Hawley, a citizen of the Gros Ventre Tribe who lives on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana, is among the patients who say they were stuck with medical debt that the Indian Health Service should have paid. (Jessica Plance/KFF Health News/TNS) Tescha Hawley (center) sits for a portrait with her children, Tearia Sunchild (left) and Trayce Sunchild, near Jim Brown Creek on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana. Tescha says hospital bills from her son’s birth that the Indian Health Service promised to pay were sent to debt collectors in her name. The financial consequences lasted years. (Jessica Plance/KFF Health News/TNS) Tescha Hawley (right) and her mother, Janice Hawley, serve food from Tescha’s nonprofit to cross-country teams at the Harlem Invitational in Harlem, Montana. Tescha began the Day Eagle Hope Project to improve the health of her community after seeing how hard it was to access care when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2016. (Jessica Plance/KFF Health News/TNS) Tescha Hawley (right) and her mother, Janice Hawley, serve food from Tescha’s nonprofit to cross-country teams at the Harlem Invitational in Harlem, Montana. Tescha began the Day Eagle Hope Project to improve the health of her community after seeing how hard it was to access care when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2016. (Jessica Plance/KFF Health News/TNS) By Katheryn Houghton and Arielle Zionts, KFF Health News (TNS) Tescha Hawley learned that hospital bills from her son’s birth had been sent to debt collectors only when she checked her credit score while attending a home-buying class. The new mom’s plans to buy a house stalled. Hawley said she didn’t owe those thousands of dollars in debts. The federal government did. Hawley, a citizen of the Gros Ventre Tribe, lives on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana. The Indian Health Service is a federal agency that provides free health care to Native Americans, but its services are limited by a chronic shortage of funding and staff. Hawley’s local Indian Health Service hospital wasn’t equipped to deliver babies. But she said staff there agreed that the agency would pay for her care at a privately owned hospital more than an hour away. That arrangement came through the Purchased/Referred Care program, which pays for services Native Americans can’t get through an agency-funded clinic or hospital. Federal law stresses that patients approved for the program aren’t responsible for any of the costs. But tribal leaders, health officials, and a new federal report say patients are routinely billed anyway as a result of backlogs or mistakes from the Indian Health Service, financial middlemen, hospitals, and clinics. The financial consequences for patients can last years. Those sent to collections can face damaged credit scores, which can prevent them from securing loans or require them to pay higher interest rates. The December report , by the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, found these long-standing problems contribute to people in Native American-majority communities being nearly twice as likely to have medical debt in collections compared with the national average. And their amount of medical debt is significantly higher. The report found the program is often late to pay bills. In some cases, hospitals or collection agencies hound tribal citizens for more money after bills are paid. Hawley’s son was born in 2003. She had to wait another year to buy a home, as she struggled to pay off the debt. It took seven years for it to drop from her credit report. “I don’t think a person ever recovers from debt,” Hawley said. Hawley, a cancer survivor, still must navigate the referral program. In 2024 alone, she received two notices from clinics about overdue bills. Frank White Clay, chairman of the Crow Tribe in Montana, testified about the impact of wrongful billing during a U.S. House committee hearing in April. He shared stories of veterans rejected for home loans, elders whose Social Security benefits were reduced, and students denied college loans and federal aid. “Some of the most vulnerable people are being harassed daily by debt collectors,” White Clay said. No one is immune from the risk. A high-ranking Indian Health Service official learned during her job’s background check that her credit report contained referred-care debt, the federal report found. Native Americans face disproportionately high rates of poverty and disease , which researchers link to limited access to health care and the ongoing impact of racist federal policies . White Clay is among many who say problems with the referred-care program are an example of the U.S. government violating treaties that promised to provide for the health and welfare of tribes in return for their land. The chairman’s testimony came during a hearing on the Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act, which would require the Indian Health Service to create a reimbursement process for patients who were wrongfully billed. Committee members approved the bill in November and sent it for consideration by the full House. A second federal bill, the Protecting Native Americans’ Credit Act , would prevent debt like Hawley’s from affecting patients’ credit scores. The bipartisan bill hadn’t had a hearing by mid-December. The exact number of people wrongfully billed isn’t clear, but the Indian Health Service has acknowledged it has work to do. The agency is developing a dashboard to help workers track referrals and to speed up bill processing, spokesperson Brendan White said. It’s also trying to hire more referred-care staff, to address vacancy rates of more than 30%. Officials say problems with the program also stem from outside health providers that don’t follow the rules. Melanie Egorin, an assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said at the hearing that the proposed legislation doesn’t include consequences for “bad actors” — health facilities that repeatedly bill patients when they shouldn’t. “The lack of enforcement is definitely a challenge,” she said. But tribal leaders warned that penalties could backfire. Related Articles Health | How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic Health | How to kick back, relax and embrace a less-than-perfect holiday Health | New childhood leukemia protocol is ‘tremendous win’ Health | For some FSA dollars, it’s use it or lose it at year’s end Health | Norovirus is rampant. Blame oysters, cruise ships and holiday travel White Clay told lawmakers that some clinics already refuse to see patients if the Indian Health Service hasn’t paid for their previous appointments. He’s worried the threat of penalties would lead to more refusals. If that happens, White Clay said, Crow tribal members who already travel hours to access specialty treatment would have to go even farther. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report found clinics are already refusing to see any referred-care patients due to the program’s payment problems. The bureau and the Indian Health Service also recently published a letter urging health care providers and debt collectors not to hold patients accountable for program-approved care. White, the Indian Health Service spokesperson, said the agency recently updated the referred-care forms sent to outside hospitals and clinics to include billing instructions and to stress that patients aren’t liable for any out-of-pocket costs. And he said the staff can help patients get reimbursed if they have already paid for services that were supposed to be covered. Joe Bryant, an Indian Health Service official who oversees efforts to improve the referral program, said patients can ask credit bureaus to remove debt from their reports if the agency should have covered their bills. Leaders with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington state helped shape the proposed legislation after their citizens were repeatedly harmed by wrongful billing. Tribal Chairman Jarred-Michael Erickson said problems began in 2017, when a regional Indian Health Service office took over the referred-care program from local staff. It “created a domino effect of negative outcomes,” Erickson wrote in a letter to Congress. He said some tribal members whose finances were damaged stopped using the Indian Health Service. Others avoided health care altogether. Responsibility for the Colville Reservation program transferred back to local staff in 2022. Staffers found the billing process hadn’t been completed for thousands of cases, worth an estimated $24 million in medical care, Erickson told lawmakers . Workers are making progress on the backlog and they have explained the rules to outside hospitals and clinics, Erickson said. But he said there are still cases of wrongful billing, such as a tribal member who was sent to collections after receiving a $17,000 bill for chemotherapy that the agency was supposed to pay for. Erickson said the tribe is in the process of taking over its health care facilities instead of having the Indian Health Service run them. He and others who work in Native American health said tribally managed units — which are still funded by the federal agency — tend to have fewer problems with their referred-care programs. For example, they have more oversight over staff and flexibility to create their own payment tracking systems. But some Native Americans oppose tribal management because they feel it releases the federal government from its obligations. Beyond wrongful billing, access to the referred-care program is limited because of underfunding from Congress. The $1 billion budget this year is $9 billion short of the need, according to a committee report by tribal health and government leaders. Donald Warne, a physician and member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, called the proposed legislation a “band-aid.” He said the ultimate solution is for Congress to fully fund the Indian Health Service, which would reduce the need for the referred-care program. Back in Montana, Hawley said she braces for a fight each time she gets a bill that the referral program was supposed to cover. “I’ve learned not to trust the process,” Hawley said. ©2024 KFF Health News. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.711bet legit or not philippines 。

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Jerusalem : Israel’s air defence systems on Wednesday intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, the Israeli military said in a statement. The projectile “was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory,” the military said.Sirens sounded across central Israel “due to the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interception,” it added. Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency service, said that it had treated at least nine people who were injured on their way to shelters.For the fifth time in a week, millions of Israelis were sent to shelters as Houthi militants in Yemen launched a missile attack, the Israel Defense Forces said in a post on X. 🚨For the 5th time in a week, millions of Israelis were sent to shelter as Houthi terrorists in Yemen launched a missile attack. pic.twitter.com/nsoJb4saxa Houthi forces have launched sporadic missile and drone attacks on Israel since October last year, citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has retaliated with several large-scale airstrikes, the most recent of which occurred last Thursday, Xinhua news agency reported. On Tuesday, the Houthi group had said that it had launched a “hypersonic ballistic missile” at Tel Aviv before dawn, an attack that Israel said it had successfully intercepted. “In support of the Palestinian people in Gaza, we launched a hypersonic ballistic missile at Tel Aviv, targeting a military target,” Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a statement aired by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV. He vowed that his group would launch more attacks against Israel and that the US-led airstrikes on his group’s targets in Yemen would not stop them. “We are fully prepared and ready to confront the Israeli-American-British aggression (on Yemen),” he said.Earlier on Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that it had intercepted a missile launched by Houthis. The missile, which was aimed at Tel Aviv, triggered air-raid sirens across central and southern Israel, forcing millions of residents to seek shelter just before 2 am local time (0000 GMT). “A projectile launched from Yemen was intercepted prior to crossing into Israeli territory,” the IDF said in a statement, adding that the sirens were activated as a precaution due to the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interception. The missile attack came just a day after Houthis launched a drone strike on Israel, which was also intercepted, according to the IDF.

Lisa Simpson once said during an episode of “The Simpsons:” What could be more exciting than the savage ballet that is pro football? On Monday night, the entire Simpsons universe gets to experience it in a way not many could have imagined. The prime-time matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will also take place at Springfield’s Atoms Stadium as part of “The Simpsons Funday Football” alternate broadcast. The altcast will be streamed on ESPN+, Disney+, and NFL+ (on mobile devices). ESPN and ABC have the main broadcast, while ESPN2 will carry the final “ManningCast” of the regular season. The replay will be available on Disney+ for 30 days. Globally, more than 145 countries will have access to either live or on replay. “We’re such huge football fans, and the Simpsons audience and the football audience, I feel, are like the same audience of just American families and football. And the Simpsons are so much a part of the DNA of the American family and culture that for us to, like, mush them together in this crazy video game, it’s so fun,” said Matt Selman, executive producer of “The Simpsons.” While the game is the focal point, the alternate broadcast, in some ways, will resemble a three-hour episode of “The Simpsons.” It starts with Homer eating too many hot dogs and having a dream while watching football. Homer joins the Cowboys in the dream while Bart teams up with the Bengals. Lisa and Marge will be sideline reporters. “That’s the beginning of the story, and the story continues through the entire game until Homer wakes up from his dream at the end of the game. It is like a complete story, and the NFL game will happen in between. It’s just going to be an amazing presentation with tons of surprises,” said Michael “Spike” Szykowny, ESPN’s VP of edit and animation. This is the second year ESPN has done an alternate broadcast for an NFL game. It used the characters from “Toy Story” for last year’s Sunday morning game from London between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars. “The Simpsons” has featured many sports-themed episodes during its 35 seasons. Even though “Homer at the Bat” remains the consensus favorite sports episode for many Simpsons fans, there have been football ones such as “Bart Star” and “Lisa The Greek.” There also was a Super Bowl-themed one after Fox’s broadcast of Super Bowl 33 between Denver and Atlanta in 1999. Even though “The Simpsons” remains a staple on Fox’s prime-time schedule, it is part of the Disney family after their acquisition of 20th Century Fox in 2019. All 35 seasons are on Disney+. The show’s creators have worked with ESPN and the NFL to make sure the look and sound is definitely Simpsonsesque. The theme song is a mash-up of “The Simpsons” opening and “Monday Night Football’s” iconic “Heavy Action.” There have also been pre-recorded skits and bits to use during the broadcast featuring Simpson’s legendary voices Hank Azaria, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, and Yeardley Smith. The telecast will be entirely animated, with the players’ movements in sync with what is happening in real-time on the field. That is done through player-tracking data enabled by the NFL’s Next Gen Stats system and Sony’s Beyond Sports Technology. While Next Gen Stats tracks where players are on the field with a tracking chip in the shoulder pads, there is skeletal data tracking and limb tracking data — which uses 29 points per player — to get closer to the player’s movements. The other data tracking will allow Beyond Sports and Disney to add special characters to the game. For example, there might be a play where Lisa catches the ball and goes 30 yards instead of Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins. “Lisa is much smaller than the rest of the players. So, in real life, the ball would go over her head, but now, with data processing, we can take the ball and make it go exactly into her hands. So for the viewer, it still looks believable, and it all makes sense,” said Beyond Sports co-founder Nicolaas Westerhof. The other major challenge is making “The Simpsons” two-dimensional cartoon characters into 3-D simulations. Szykowny and his team worked to make that a reality over the past couple of months. “That’s a big leap of faith for them to say, hey, we trust you to make our characters 3-D and work with it. Our ESPN creative studio team has done a wonderful job,” Szykowny said. Lisa, Krusty, Nelson, Milhouse and Ralph will be with Bart and the Bengals; while Carl, Barney, Lenny and Moe join up with with Homer and the Cowboys. The broadcast will also feature ESPN personalities Stephen A. Smith, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning. ESPN’s Drew Carter, Mina Kimes and Dan Orlovsky will call the game from Bristol, Connecticut, and also be animated. They will wear Meta Quest Pro headsets to experience the game from Springfield using VR technology. For Kimes, being part of the broadcast and being an animated Simpsons character is a dream come true. She is a massive fan of the show and has a framed photo of Lisa Simpson — who she said is a personal hero and icon — as part of her backdrop when she makes appearances on ESPN NFL shows from her home in Los Angeles. “I didn’t have any input, and I didn’t see anything beforehand, so I wasn’t sure if it would look like me, but it kind of does, which is very funny,” said Kimes, who drew Simpsons characters when she was a kid. “To see the actual staff turn me into one was a dream.” Even though the Bengals (4-8) and Cowboys (5-7) have struggled this season, Selman thinks both teams have personalities that appeal to “The Simpsons” universe. “We were just so lucky also that the Cowboys are sort of like a Homer Simpson-type team, American team, and Mike McCarthy might be a Homer-type guy, one might imagine,” he said. ”And then you have Joe Burrow on the other side who is a cool young, spiky-haired, blonde bad boy -- he’s like Bart. And that fits our character archetypes so perfectly. “If Homer is mad at Bart and has a hot dog dream while watching ’Monday Night Football’, and then it’s basically McCarthy versus Burrow, Homer versus Bart, and that’s the simple father versus son strangling — Homer strangling Bart dynamic that has been part of the show for 35 years. I don’t know if that would have worked as well if it was like Titans versus Jacksonville. We would have found something. We would have made it work.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflNo knife needed for brain surgery that could help 750,000 Brits with OCD By MEIKE LEONARD Published: 23:06 GMT, 7 December 2024 | Updated: 23:09 GMT, 7 December 2024 e-mail View comments A brain surgery technique being developed could help more than 750,000 people in the UK with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers in Korea found that the non-invasive procedure using high-powered ultrasound – during which patients remain awake – significantly reduced the symptoms of the debilitating mental health condition. Those with OCD suffer from unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviours, known as compulsions, which can be distressing as well as time-consuming. Compulsions can include frequent hand washing, counting in patterns, silently repeating a word or phrase or arranging items in a particular way. About one in 50 people in the UK suffer from OCD at some point in their lives, and most cases can be treated with talking therapy and medication. The NHS does not recommend brain surgery as a treatment for OCD – but the advice has not been updated since 2005. The surgery, tested in a ten-year clinical study, uses beams of ultrasound energy to destroy targeted areas of brain tissue. Patients remain awake for the procedure and are assessed before and after each ultrasound beam is delivered – with side effects limited to headaches or dizziness during the treatment, which later dissipate. A non-invasive procedure using ultrasound could help people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) Those with OCD suffer from unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviours, known as compulsions, such as frequent hand washing Called magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound, the 'scalpel-free' surgery was shown to reduce symptoms and have no adverse effects more than a decade after being carried out. The study's lead researcher, Dr Jin Woo Chang from Korea University Anam Hospital, said: 'This technology will offer a new lease of life for those suffering and struggling from serious psychiatric problems.' The ultrasound procedure is currently used by the NHS to treat essential tremor – a nervous system condition that is often a symptom of Parkinson's – as well as fibroids in the uterus. According to the researchers, in the future it could also be used to remedy other common psychiatric diseases, such as treatment-resistant depression. NHS Share or comment on this article: No knife needed for brain surgery that could help 750,000 Brits with OCD e-mail Add comment

The Future of Robotics Unwrapped This holiday season, Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot stole the show by executing a backflip while dressed as Santa Claus. This fully electric humanoid dazzled audiences with its athletic prowess, bringing extra cheer to the festivities. A Technological Marvel in Holiday Attire Renowned as the world’s most agile humanoid robot, Atlas combines cutting-edge hardware with an advanced control system, marking a notable achievement in robotics. With this year’s Santa stunt, the company showcased Atlas’s athletic finesse and festive flair, emphasizing its agility and dynamic capabilities. Strength Through Innovation To achieve its impressive acrobatics, Atlas integrates a blend of titanium and aluminum 3D-printed parts. This composition provides the crucial strength-to-weight ratio needed for such daring movements. The robot’s design exemplifies Boston Dynamics’ commitment to innovation, building on decades of pioneering research. Ready for the Real World Atlas is more than just an eye-catching spectacle; it is designed for practical applications with real-world utility. Building on the success of their previous models, Boston Dynamics is confident that Atlas will soon transition from R&D marvel to a valuable everyday solution, with the potential to influence how robots interact with humans and their environments. A Peek into the Future While the recent holiday-themed antics entertained the online audience, Atlas’s advanced technology points towards a future where robots are integrated into daily life. The robot’s ability to navigate environments and perform complex tasks with ease signifies a leap forward in creating functional and intelligent humanoids. The Future of Robotics: How Atlas is Shaping Tomorrow Innovations in Robotics: Beyond the Festivities Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot, recently seen performing as a holiday Santa, is much more than a festive entertainer; it’s a glimpse into the transformative potential of robotics. Combining artful design with groundbreaking technology, Atlas highlights the cutting-edge advancements that are redefining what humanoid robots can achieve. Trailblazing Features of Atlas Atlas is equipped with a sophisticated array of sensors and algorithms that enable it to perceive and navigate complex environments. Its onboard control systems facilitate real-time decision-making, enabling it to adapt dynamically to changing conditions. These features mark Atlas as not just a demonstrator of agility but as a platform with practical applications that span various industries. Human-Robot Collaboration: Potential Use Cases With its capacity for agility and intelligence, Atlas is well-positioned for a broad range of roles in the workplace. Possible applications include disaster recovery operations where human presence is hazardous, logistics tasks in warehouses, and performing physically demanding jobs that are otherwise detrimental to human workers. Pros and Cons of Adopting Humanoid Robots The integration of robots like Atlas into daily life presents numerous advantages, such as enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency. However, challenges remain, including ethical considerations and the potential displacement of human labor. Irrespective of the hurdles, the gradual introduction of robots promises a shift towards improved human-robot partnerships. Safety and Ethical Considerations Safety is paramount as these robots gradually enter various sectors. Boston Dynamics prioritizes rigorous testing protocols to ensure that Atlas operates safely within human environments. Moreover, ongoing dialogue around ethical practices seeks to responsibly guide the deployment of such advanced technologies. Markets and Trends: What’s Next? The global robotics market is anticipated to grow significantly, driven by innovations exemplified by Atlas. Industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing are exploring how robots can optimize operations, reduce costs, and innovate workflows. As these trends continue, the development of adaptable and intelligent robots will be key to maintaining competitive advantage. An Eye on Sustainability As part of forward-looking innovations, energy efficiency and sustainable materials are fundamental in the development of Atlas. By utilizing recyclable components and optimizing energy consumption, Boston Dynamics is working towards an eco-friendly approach in robotics design, aligning with global sustainability goals. Future Predictions: The Next Leap Atlas’s success today points to greater advancements tomorrow. The journey from spectacular demo to functional utility is underway, potentially leading to robots becoming indispensable aides across various facets of life. This heralds exciting possibilities in fields ranging from healthcare assistance to personalized customer service. For more information about Atlas and to explore future possibilities in robotics, you can visit the Boston Dynamics website.

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Jaylen Blakes, Maxime Raynaud and Oziyah Sellers combined for 35 points in a 47-point, first half explosion Saturday afternoon and Stanford ran away from California for an 89-81 Atlantic Coast Conference road win in Berkeley, Calif. Raynaud and Blakes finished with 20 points apiece for the Cardinal (8-2, 1-0 ACC), who won their first ever game in ACC competition. Andrej Stojakovic had a game-high 25 points and Jovan Blacksher Jr. added 14 for the Golden Bears (6-3, 0-1), who dropped their second in a row after a 6-1 start. Playing just its second true road game of the season, Stanford scored 14 of the game's first 18 points and never looked back. Raynaud and Ryan Agarwal hit 3-pointers in the run. Blakes had 14 points, Raynaud 11 and Sellers 10 in the first half, which ended with Stanford in front 47-31. Cal was still down 81-65, after two free throws by Stanford's Chisom Okpara with 3:58 remaining before making a little run. Mady Sissoko converted a three-point play and Rytis Petraitis and Joshua Ola-Joseph connected on consecutive 3-pointers in a 9-0 flurry that made it a seven-point game with still 2:13 to go. It got as close as six when Stojakovic drilled a 3-pointer with 1:21 left, but Okpara and Blakes dropped in late layups to keep the hosts at arm's length. Seven of the nine Cardinal who saw action hit at least half his field goal attempts, led by Raynaud's 8-for-15 and Blakes' 7-for-13. Stanford finished 52.6 percent as a team. Both were deadly from the 3-point line as well, with Raynaud going 4-for-6 and Blakes 2-for-4. With Sellers adding 3-for-6, the Cardinal made 11 of their 23 attempts (47.8 percent) from beyond the arc. Raynaud also found time for five blocks, while Agarwal and Aidan Cammann shared Stanford rebound honors with seven. Blakes complemented his 20 points with a team-high six assists and two blocks. The Cardinal registered 19 assists on 30 baskets, while Cal had just five on its 30 hoops. Agarwal and Okpara each also scored in double figures with 11 points. Facing his old team for the first time after transferring to Cal over the summer, Stojakovic shot 11-for-25. The Golden Bears finished at 42.3 percent overall and 38.1 percent (8 of 21) on 3-pointers. Ola-Joseph and Sissoko, who had 11 points, were the game's leading rebounders with eight apiece. -Field Level MediaMunich, December 25: Germany-based flying taxi startup Lilium recently shut down its operations and laid off nearly 1,000 employees. The layoffs were announced amid the startup's failure to get financing and exit insolvency. With this step, the company is expected to close its business permanently. According to a report by Business Insider, Lilium layoffs affected 1,000 individuals who supported the flying taxi startup. The report mentioned that "things are not going any further" with these laid-off employees. Lilium, an electric aircraft startup, raised USD 1 billion before going public. On December 24, Lilium announced that a consortium of investors was interested in buying its subsidiaries to help the company restructure and emerge from insolvency. Tech Layoffs 2024: 539 Companies Lays Off 1,50,034 Employees This Year, Yahoo, AMD, Ola Electric and Others Latest To Let Go Staff From November to December. However, Lilium founder Dr. Patrick Nathen posted on LinkedIn that the company was shutting down its operations after 10 years and 10 months. In his official post, Nathen started by crediting the company's existence to him and co-founders Daniel, Sebastian and Matthias. He said, "This is heartbreaking, and the timing feels painfully ironic." The Lilium layoffs affected 1,000 workers, and more than 200 workers would be laid off in the coming few days. Patrick Nathen said he was grateful for everyone who supported the company and wished everyone a peaceful and restful holiday during the turbulent times. He proudly said that Lilium was started by four of the founders with nothing but a dream, and they tried to go far with their journey despite facing hurdles. Hiring 2024: Online Job Postings Jumped 20% This Year With Over 12 Lakh Openings Amid Digital Adoption and SMB Sector Growth, Says ‘India at Work’ Report. German-based flying air taxi startup was developing VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft that could achieve 100 kilometres per hour speed; however, it was struggling for months, according to a report by TechCrunch. Despite making remarkable progress by going public in 2021 and announcing a merger with SPAC Qell, a blank-check company, Lilium was years away from delivering its flying taxis to the market. Lilium filed for bankruptcy in October after a failure to raise money from the German government. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 25, 2024 04:40 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com ).