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Moving forward, 12306 has stated that they will continue to review and adjust the existing policies regarding the carrying of knives on trains to ensure that passenger safety remains a top priority. By providing clear guidelines and enforcing strict measures, 12306 aims to strike a balance between convenience and security for all passengers.
The funding of the horse and greyhound industries via a levy on gambling came into sharp focus as the Premier Sports channel put together an election debate on sports ahead of Friday’s General Election. Six politicians from various parties joined host Matt Cooper for the program on Monday night though, notably, the sitting Minister with overall responsibility for sport Catherine Martin with Cooper reporting that she was unavailable. The funding of the horse and greyhound racing industries was discussed in both parts of the 90 minute live show. The industries, through state support from the Department of Agriculture, benefit to the tune of around €100m per annum via the betting tax. A number of party manifestos have suggested raising the betting tax to help fund other sporting infrastructure though Gary Gannon of the Social Democrats insisted greyhound racing should be scrapped in its entirety. “In our manifesto we have the phasing out of greyhound racing, now I’d actually do it overnight if I had my way,” Gannon said. “I think it is a cruel sport that serves very few. I don't like the idea that dogs are killed because they won't run fast enough. “I disagree with some analysis that it brings in billions, I don’t think it does, I think it’s sustaining an industry that couldn’t sustain itself without it and I don’t want to be complicit in what is effectively in what the murder of 6,000 dogs a year.” Fine Gael’s Neale Richmond pointed out those industries generate significant revenue and jobs for the country. “The horse racing industry for example is worth over €2bn to the economy. I have Leopardstown race course in my constituency and it’s not just about the horse racing, it’s a fantastic facility and going to be the site of new public housing in combination as well,” he said. “And the greyhound industry we see up to 10,000 people work in that industry in a part- and full-time basis.”
The post-game celebrations were filled with jubilation and excitement as the Shanxi Loongs celebrated their hard-fought victory. The win not only boosted their confidence but also sent a clear message to the rest of the league that they are a team to be feared.Looking ahead, Maogeping's strong debut sets the stage for future growth and expansion in the market. With its newfound capital and increased visibility, the company is well-positioned to pursue strategic initiatives, expand its market presence, and drive shareholder value.
Charlotte, N.C. — one of the most technologically active large cities in the country — has a new CIO. Markell Storay has taken over the job from Reenie Askew, who has retired. Storay has worked for the city, the state’s most populous, since 2020, most recently as chief technology officer. Previous positions include technology services director for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and technology manager for Wells Fargo. Neither Storay nor city spokespeople provided immediate comment. Askew told that she left the city in late October and has moved back to Texas. She now works as an executive partner for Gartner, a consultancy. “Charlotte is great, but my family is in Texas,” she said. and also worked as . Storay takes over tech leadership for a city recently recognized by the Center for Digital Government* in its , which includes local governments deemed leaders in tech advancement. Charlotte, with an estimated population of more than 900,000, shared the spotlight with such cities as Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles and San Diego. The city’s Innovation and Technology Department, which Storay leads, won praise in that listing for bringing “Internet connectivity to unserved and underserved areas in the city,” among other achievements. Storay is a U.S. Air Force veteran with experience as an IT director in the federal government, according to an posted on the Charlotte city website earlier this year, when he was CTO. “I have always valued roles grounded in public service,” he said. “Being a civil servant allows me to take my professional expertise and align my skills with helping the citizens of my community.” In that interview, he named cybersecurity and enterprise resource planning as among his main areas of focus. “My favorite part about working for the city of Charlotte is the opportunity to build a strategic technology road map, surrounded by talented professionals, all focused on doing the right thing,” he said. “Each day provides the opportunities to challenge the status quo and identify areas to improve and help drive change.” Government Technology'sBOISE, Idaho (AP) — LeJuan Watts had 20 points in Washington State's 74-69 victory against Boise State on Saturday night. Watts had 11 rebounds and six assists for the Cougars (8-2). Dane Erikstrup scored 14 points while shooting 6 for 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 0 of 3 from the free-throw line. Isaiah Watts had 12 points and shot 5 for 9, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Andrew Meadow led the Broncos (6-3) in scoring, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds. Tyson Degenhart added 18 points for Boise State. Alvaro Cardenas Torre also had 10 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals. Isaiah Watts scored nine points in the first half for Washington State, who led 44-24 at the break. LeJuan Watts led Washington State with 12 points in the second half as their team was outscored by 15 points over the final half but hung on for the victory. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar ."Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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Democrats reacted with consternation to Donald Trump ’s vow to impose massive tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico , saying that the president-elect has failed to grasp the potential consequences of his promises and is heading into a “real horror show.” Senator Richard Blumenthal told CNN on Tuesday that Trump would face a “hugely negative reaction” from the tariffs from US citizens once the effects were felt at home and that he would be “held accountable.” On Monday, the president-elect threatened to unilaterally impose large consumption taxes on Americans who purchase imported goods from three of the country’s top trading partners on the day he takes office – ostensibly with the aim of stopping drug smuggling. The threatened tariffs would likely have major impacts on key sectors of the US economy, including the auto industry, crude oil and agriculture. The measures could also further drive inflation, hitting the American consumer. “I think that the president-elect has failed to really face the practical consequences,” Blumenthal said, speaking on CNN News Central on Tuesday. “I think he’s heading toward a real horror show where the consequences can’t be squared with the promises he made. He continued “When the practical consequences are known to consumers and when they see higher prices of goods, knowing how they feel about inflation... the reaction is going to be hugely negative. “I think [Trump’s] gonna have to live with those consequences and be held accountable.” Blumenthal’s fellow Democratic Senator, Brian Schatz, told reporters on Tuesday that he was also worried that Trump’s tariff plan would cause Americans to face higher prices for their goods and that the president-elect would be unimpeded with his actions. “Donald Trump has very few policy views over the last 20-30 years. This is the one that he seems to be most enthusiastic about,” Schatz said. “This is, for him, a high principle. So I don’t think there’s any reason to think that he won’t go through with it. Also, the law is pretty clear. He has that authority.” Democrats did their best to raise alarms about the tariffs in the run-up to election day. Vice President Kamala Harris insisted during her campaign that they would become, in essence, a “national sales tax” since the cost of the tariffs would fall on U.S. consumers rather than foreign companies.
The arrests of the key operators of Manson Market and the subsequent closure of the illegal platform serve as a stark reminder that law enforcement agencies are actively targeting those involved in cybercrime. The investigation into this case is ongoing, with authorities working diligently to gather additional evidence and prosecute individuals responsible for perpetrating online crimes.
The player's actions not only reflect poorly on himself but also on the club he represents. By taking swift and decisive action to terminate his contract, the club has shown that they are committed to upholding the highest standards of conduct and behavior, both on and off the pitch.
Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The Justice Department and Google have made their closing arguments in a trial alleging Google’s online advertising technology constitutes an illegal monopoly. The arguments in federal court Monday in northern Virginia came as Google already faces a possible breakup of the company over its ubiquitous search engine. The Justice Department says it will seek the breakup of Google to remedy its search engine monopoly. The case in Virginia focuses not on the search engine but on technology that matches online advertisers to consumers on the internet. A judge is expected to rule by the end of the year. ‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’: How the TSA plans to handle record air travel DALLAS (AP) — The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday — most of them by car. Thanksgiving Day falling so late this year has altered traditional travel patterns. At airports, the Transportation Security Administration says it could screen a record number of U.S. air travelers on Sunday. Meanwhile, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration says a shortage of air traffic controllers could cause flight delays. Transportation analytics company INRIX says roads could be congested on Monday with both commuters and returning holiday travelers. Macy’s says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, delaying Q3 earnings Macy’s says it’s delaying the release of its fiscal third-quarter earnings results after it discovered an up to $154 million accounting-related issue. The company did provide some preliminary results for its third quarter, including that net sales fell 2.4% to $4.74 billion. It anticipates reporting its full third-quarter financial results by Dec. 11. Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Gov. Gavin Newsom says Monday he'll propose creating a new version of the state’s successful Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, which was phased out in 2023 after funding nearly 600,000 new cars and trucks. Officials didn’t say how much the program would cost or how the rebates would work. Newsom’s proposal is part of his plan to protect California’s progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. But a budget shortfall could complicate California’s resistance efforts. Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by announcing plans Monday to hand more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death. Buffett has said previously that his three kids will distribute his remaining $147.4 billion fortune in the 10 years after his death, but now he has also designated successors for them because it’s possible that Buffett’s children could die before giving it all away. Buffett said he has no regrets about his decision to start giving away his fortune in 2006. Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel week CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American Airlines says it doesn’t expect significant disruptions to flights this week as a result of a labor strike at its hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. Service workers there walked out Monday during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services authorized the work stoppage. Union spokesperson Sean Keady says the strike is expected to last 24 hours. The companies contract with American Airlines to provide services such as cleaning airplane interiors, removing trash and escorting passengers in wheelchairs. The companies have acknowledged the seriousness of a strike during the holiday travel season. At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting The reaction of those who defended “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Trump sounds almost quaint in the days of opinionated journalism. Doesn't it makes sense, they said, for hosts of a political news show to meet with such an important figure? But given how “Morning Joe” has attacked Trump, its viewers felt insulted. Many reacted quickly by staying away. It all reflects the broader trend of opinion crowding out traditional journalist in today's marketplace, and the expectations that creates among consumers. By mid-week, the show's audience was less than two-thirds what it has typically been this year. Eggs are available -- but pricier -- as the holiday baking season begins Egg prices are on the rise again as a lingering outbreak of bird flu coincides with high demand during the holiday baking season. The average price for a dozen eggs in U.S. cities was $3.37 in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That was up 63% from October 2023, when a dozen eggs cost an average of $2.07. Avian influenza is the main culprit. The current bird flu outbreak that began in February 2022 has led to the slaughter of more than 111 million birds, mostly egg-laying chickens. But the American Egg Board says egg shortages at grocery stores have been isolated and temporary so far. ‘Buy now, pay later’ is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think NEW YORK (AP) — More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those who use credit cards for the service face higher interest expenses. The data firm Adobe Analytics predicts shoppers will spend 11.4% more this holiday season using buy now, pay later than they did a year ago. Commerce Department to reduce Intel's funding on semiconductors LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Biden administration plans on reducing part of Intel’s $8.5 billion in federal funding for computer chip plants around the country, according to three people familiar with the grant who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations. The reduction is largely a byproduct of the $3 billion that Intel is also receiving to provide computer chips to the military. President Joe Biden announced the agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans in March. The changes to Intel’s funding are not related to the company’s financial record or milestones.One of the key factors contributing to the success of these tax incentives is the reduction or exemption of property-related taxes for first-time homebuyers. This has made it easier for young families and individuals to fulfill their dream of owning a home, thus driving up demand in the real estate market. Additionally, governments have also introduced tax deductions for mortgage interest payments, making homeownership more affordable and attractive to potential buyers.One of the key risk factors contributing to the current situation is the company’s exposure to the volatile financial markets. With fluctuations in stock prices and economic uncertainty, many businesses, including Wang Sicong’s company, have struggled to maintain stability and profitability. This has made them vulnerable to legal actions such as the recent seizure of assets.
LA Galaxy win record 6th MLS CupLocal officials are advising residents to stock up on essential supplies, such as food, water, and emergency kits, in anticipation of potential power outages and transportation disruptions. Road crews have been mobilized to clear snow and ice from major highways, but drivers are urged to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel as road conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly once the snowfall begins.
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LAS VEGAS — Players Era Festival organizers have done what so many other have tried — bet their fortunes in this city that a big payoff is coming. Such bet are usually bad ones, which is why so many massive casino-resorts have been built on Las Vegas Boulevard. But it doesn't mean the organizers are wrong. They're counting on the minimum of $1 million in guaranteed name, image and likeness money that will go to each of the eight teams competing in the neutral-site tournament that begins Tuesday will create a precedent for other such events. EverWonder Studios CEO Ian Orefice, who co-founded Players with former AND1 CEO Seth Berger, compared this event to last year's inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament that played its semifinals and final in Las Vegas by saying it "did really well to reinvigorate the fan base at the beginning of the year." "We're excited that we're able to really change the paradigm in college basketball on the economics," Orefice said. "But for us, it's about the long term. How do we use the momentum that is launching with the 2024 Players Era Festival and be the catalyst not to change one event, but to change college basketball for the future." Orefice and Berger didn't disclose financial details, but said the event will come close to breaking even this year and that revenue is in eight figures. Orefice said the bulk of the revenue will come from relationships with MGM, TNT Sports and Publicis Sport & Entertainment as well as sponsors that will be announced later. Both organizers said they are so bullish on the tournament's prospects that they already are planning ahead. Money made from this year's event, Orefice said, goes right back into the company. "We're really in this for the long haul," Orefice said. "So we're not looking at it on a one-year basis." Rick Giles is president of the Gazelle Group, which also operates several similar events, including the College Basketball Invitational. He was skeptical the financial numbers would work. Giles said in addition to more than $8 million going to the players, there were other expenses such as the guarantees to the teams. He said he didn't know if the tournament would make up the difference with ticket sales, broadcast rights and sponsorship money. The top bowl of the MGM Grand Garden Arena will be curtained off. "The math is highly challenging," Giles said. "Attendance and ticket revenues are not going to come anywhere close to covering that. They haven't announced any sponsors that I'm aware of. So it all sort of rests with their media deal with Turner and how much capital they want to commit to it to get these players paid." David Carter, a University of Southern California adjunct professor who also runs the Sports Business Group consultancy, said even if the Players isn't a financial success this year, the question is whether there will be enough interest to move forward. "If there is bandwidth for another tournament and if the TV or the streaming ratings are going to be there and people are going to want to attend and companies are going to want to sponsor, then, yeah, it's probably going to work," Carter said. "But it may take them time to gain that traction." Both founders said they initially were met with skepticism about putting together such an event, especially from teams they were interested in inviting. Houston was the first school to commit, first offering an oral pledge early in the year and then signing a contract in April. That created momentum for others to join, and including the No. 6 Cougars, half the field is ranked. "We have the relationships to operate a great event," Berger said. "We had to get coaches over those hurdles, and once they knew that we were real, schools got on board really quickly." The founders worked with the NCAA to make sure the tournament abided by that organization's rules, so players must appear at ancillary events in order to receive NIL money. Strict pay for play is not allowed, though there are incentives for performance. The champion, for example, will receive $1.5 million in NIL money. Now the pressure is on to pull off the event and not create the kind of headlines that can dog it for years to come. "I think everybody in the marketplace is watching what's going to happen (this) week and, more importantly, what happens afterwards," Giles said. "Do the players get paid on a timely basis? And if they do, that means that Turner or somebody has paid way more than the market dictates? And the question will be: Can that continue?" P Get local news delivered to your inbox!In addition to the beloved character of Ne Zha, "Ne Zha 2" is also set to introduce new characters, fresh storylines, and larger-than-life challenges that will push the boundaries of imagination and creativity. With advances in animation technology and a team of talented filmmakers at the helm, the sequel is poised to deliver a visual spectacle that will dazzle audiences and set a new benchmark for animated cinema.