So you're gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidaysFurthermore, Ma emphasized the need for a collaborative approach in harnessing the power of AI, emphasizing the importance of partnerships between governments, businesses, and technology experts to drive innovation and create a more inclusive and sustainable future. He also stressed the importance of ethical considerations in developing AI technologies, advocating for responsible and transparent practices to ensure that the benefits of AI are accessible to all members of society.
Leading e-commerce platforms such as Taobao, JD.com, Douyin, and Pinduoduo are all taking part in Double 12, each offering a unique shopping experience to attract consumers. Taobao, one of China's largest online retail platforms, is known for its wide selection of products and competitive prices. With Double 12, Taobao is offering deep discounts on a variety of products, from electronics and clothing to household items and beauty products. Shoppers can also take advantage of flash sales and limited-time offers to score even greater savings.Adolescence is a time for young people to explore their identities, form friendships, and learn important social skills that will serve them well in adulthood. By stifling their daughters' social interactions and imposing rigid rules, fathers risk hindering their development and inhibiting their ability to navigate the complexities of social relationships.
Resort and parking fees at the Las Vegas Strip’s largest casino operator are going up on Wednesday. MGM Resorts International said it will increase the fee schedules for the two charges at all of its properties on and along the resort corridor. The changes will go into effect at 10 a.m. on Dec. 4. Resort fees at Bellagio, Aria, Vdara and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will increase $5 to $55 per day. The daily resort fee at MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Delano, Park MGM, Nomad and The Signature will go up to $50, an increase of $5 for the first three and $8 for the latter trio. New York-New York, Luxor and Excalibur will charge a resort fee of $45, which represents a $3 increase for New York-New York and an $8 jump for the other two. Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts last raised resort fees in January. Resort fees pay for unlimited local and domestic long-distance phone calls, in-room Wi-Fi access, digital newspaper and magazine downloads through PressReader, access to the fitness center, Paramount+ with Showtime On Demand and boarding pass printing. MGM says pricing decisions are based on local and nationwide marketplace standards, including the bundled costs of amenities and services included with a stay. The gaming giant said fees are sometimes adjusted as offerings evolve and to stay competitive with other resorts in Las Vegas and elsewhere. Parking fees for certain visitor segments will also be increasing. Self-park visitors will pay $20 Monday through Thursday (currently $18) and $25 on the weekends (Friday through Sunday; currently $23). Self-park hotel guests will be charged $20 on all days, up $2 from the current pricing. Valet parking for hotel guests and visitors will be $40 at all properties. Presently, valet parking charges range from $25 to $40, depending on the property and day of the week. MGM Rewards members with pearl tier status or higher can self-park for free, and free valet parking is earned at the gold tier status or above. Parking remains free for all active United States military, veterans and spouses through MGM Rewards Military & Veterans Program (MVP). Locals with a valid Nevada identification card can continue parking for free for up to three hours at all MGM Resorts properties.
For many, the prospect of waking up to a winter wonderland is both exciting and daunting. While children eagerly anticipate the chance to build snowmen and engage in epic snowball fights, adults are left to grapple with the challenges of clearing driveways, navigating slippery roads, and ensuring that their homes are properly heated and insulated against the biting cold.Title: From Soaring Heights to Rock Bottom: The Fall of Booker at the Age When He Should Have Been SoaringOne of the key factors driving this bullish sentiment is the improving macroeconomic environment in China. The country's economy has shown resilience in the face of various challenges, with GDP growth remaining strong and inflation concerns being managed effectively. Additionally, the government's commitment to supporting economic growth through targeted policies and reforms has boosted investor confidence in the market's long-term prospects.
Chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday handed over appointment letters to 1,311 newly recruited employees of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited here. Congratulating them, Mann stated that they deserved these jobs. “It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that these youth have got jobs completely on the basis of merit. The entire recruitment process has been carried on in a fair and transparent manner,” he said after handing over the appointment. Power minister Harbhajan Singh as among those present. The CM said that the youth who were compelled by the system of previous governments to migrate abroad were now returning which was a positive trend of reverse migration in the state. “We have provided government jobs to more than 49,427 youths in less than three years, marking a record in the state’s history. Among those who secured these government jobs, some are youngsters returned from abroad,” he claimed. Mann stated that the people of the state had ousted the political parties which used to play musical chairs of power to loot them after every five years. “The opposition leaders slam me just because they are envious of the pro-people decision taken by the state government,” he added. He exhorted the newly recruited youth to become an integral part of the government and serve the people with missionary zeal.
Director Haruo Sotozaki's visionary approach to storytelling shines through in every frame, capturing the essence of the original manga series penned by Koyoharu Gotouge. The meticulous attention to detail, masterful animation, and emotional depth of the characters are all brought to life on the big screen, creating an immersive experience that will resonate with fans and newcomers alike.Ubisoft is officially discontinuing XDefiant in 2025, the publisher announced Tuesday , with all new purchases and registrations being discontinued immediately. As part of the shutdown, the publisher plans to shut down its production studios in San Francisco and Osaka while ramping down its site in Sydney, with up to 177 employees losing their jobs. Roughly half of the XDefiant team will be assigned roles elsewhere. Chief Studios and Portfolio Officer Marie-Sophie de Waubert revealed the news in an email sent to Ubisoft employees that was subsequently posted online, saying that the shooter was "not able to attract and retain enough players in the long run to compete at the level we aim for in the very demanding free-to-play FPS market." The full message can be found below. Today, I wanted to share with you that we’ve made the difficult decision to discontinue development on XDefiant. Despite an encouraging start, the team’s passionate work, and a committed fan base, we’ve not been able to attract and retain enough players in the long run to compete at the level we aim for in the very demanding free-to-play FPS market. As a result, the game is too far away from reaching the results required to enable further significant investment, and we are announcing that we will be sunsetting it. Concretely, that means that as of today, new downloads, player registrations and purchases will no longer be available. Season 3 will still launch, and the servers will remain active until June 3, 2025, out of appreciation for both our dev teams who worked on it and for XDefiant’s active players. Unfortunately, the discontinuation of XDefiant brings difficult consequences for the teams working on this game. Even if almost half of the XDefiant team worldwide will be transitioning to other roles within Ubisoft, this decision also leads to the closing of our San Francisco and Osaka production studios and to the ramp down of our Sydney production site, with 143 people departing in San Francisco and 134 people likely to depart in Osaka and Sydney. To those team members leaving Ubisoft, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your work and contributions. Please know that we are committed to supporting you during this transition. Developing Games-as-a-Service experiences remains a pillar of our strategy, and we’ve achieved significant successes, like Rainbow Six, The Crew, and For Honor, among others. It’s a highly competitive market, and we will apply the lessons learned with XDefiant to our future live titles. Globally, we are determined to take the necessary steps to put the company back on a path to growth, innovation and creativity and make sure we can set you up for success. This means continuing to radically evolve our mindset for Production and Business practices, which we will share more about soon, and doing targeted restructuring when necessary. I know that the situation brings questions and expectations, and we will share regular and transparent updates. My sincere thanks for your continued dedication as we navigate these trying times together. XDefiant Executive Producer Mark Rubin also shared a message thanking fans and saying he was "heartbroken." He also shared refund details, saying that any purchases made within the last 30 days will be fully refunded and that those who purchases the Ultimate Founder's Pack will also get their money back. Refunds should happen automatically with 8 weeks, he said. I am unfortunately here today to announce that XDefiant will be shutting down. Starting today (December 3, 2024), new downloads and player registrations will no longer be available. We will still release our Season 3 content in the near future (exact date TBD) and the servers will remain active until June 3, 2025. More like this Maximize Efficiency, Minimize Hassle With UGREEN's Tech Accessories For those who purchased the Ultimate Founder’s Pack, you’ll receive a full refund. Players who made any purchases within the last 30 days will also be fully refunded. Those refunds should happen automatically within 8 weeks of today and you can find more details on our official website, http://XDefiant.com . A few years ago, Ubisoft and the SF Dev team embarked on a bold adventure to develop a new arcade shooter called XDefiant. It was from the start, an incredible challenge. Not only were we trying to shake up the genre by removing Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) while bringing back a more “old-school” arcade shooter experience, but we were also diving into the high-risk, high-reward realm of free-to-play. And for that I want to applaud not only the Dev team but also Ubisoft leadership for taking that chance! Free-to-play, in particular, is a long journey. Many free-to-play games take a long time to find their footing and become profitable. It’s a long journey that Ubisoft and the teams working on the game were prepared to make until very recently. But unfortunately, the journey became too much to sensibly continue. I am, of course, heartbroken to have to be writing this post. Yes, this game has been a personal passion for me for years and yes, I know that not all challenges lead to victory, but I also want to recognize all of the developers who are being affected by this closure. Each and every one of them is a real person with a real life separate from our own and they have all put so much of their own passion into making this game. And I hope that they can be proud of what they did achieve. I know that I will always be proud and grateful to have worked with such a great team! A team that really punched above its weight class. And what they achieved is truly remarkable. The early response from players when XDefiant launched was amazing—we broke internal records for the fastest game to surpass 5 million users and in the end we had over 15 million players play our game! That is something to be extremely proud of, especially considering how tough this genre is. So, thank you to all of the developers who put their passion into making this game! If there’s one thing, I hope we can all take away from this experience, it’s the importance of open, honest communication between developers and players. This “player-first” mentality along with respectful, non-toxic conversations between developers and players has been one of the standout differences that made XDefiant so special. From my very first post about XDefiant, this was the vision I wanted to champion, and I hope it leaves a positive mark on how the game industry treats its players and communities. To our players, THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible community that has grown around XDefiant. Your passion, creativity, and dedication have inspired us every step of the way. With the utmost of love and respect, Mark XDefiant joins Concord as the latest service game to abruptly shutter not long after launch. Unlike Concord, though, XDefiant will be given a bit of grace, with its servers not due to shut down until June 3, 2025. Ubisoft also plans to go forward with releasing Season 3, though downloads and purchases will no longer be available. Hello XDefiant Fans, I am unfortunately here today to announce that XDefiant will be shutting down. Starting today (December 3, 2024), new downloads and player registrations will no longer be available. We will still release our Season 3 content in the near future (exact date...— Mark Rubin (@PixelsofMark) December 3, 2024 First announced in 2021, XDefiant endured several delays before finally launching in May. We wrote in our review , "XDefiant joins the free-to-play shooter crowd as a respectable competitive FPS built around various Ubisoft franchises, but little makes it really stand out." Despite middling reviews, XDefiant got off to a fast start, pulling in a million unique players within two and a half hours, but its momentum soon dissipated. In October, Rubin acknowledged that players numbers were down while denying persistent shutdown rumors . XDefiant's impending shutdown adds to Ubisoft's woes in 2024 , which has included lower-than-expected sales for major releases , delays , and other setbacks. Its share price collapse reportedly has the Guillemot family and Tencent considering taking the company private . It's far from the only publisher to struggle in 2024 though as game developers of all sizes have been racked by abrupt shutdowns and layoffs . Kat Bailey is IGN's News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.
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Multiple Victims Reported Feeling "Faint" at Zhengzhou Bathhouse: Suspected Carbon Monoxide PoisoningNext on Isco's list is Andres Iniesta, the legendary FC Barcelona midfielder who is widely regarded as one of the best playmakers of his generation. Isco praised Iniesta's intelligence on the pitch, his ability to control the tempo of the game, and his impeccable passing accuracy. Iniesta's precise and incisive passes often left Isco and his teammates struggling to contain Barcelona's relentless attacks.In exciting news for travelers and aviation enthusiasts alike, JD Airlines has officially announced its membership in the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This milestone marks a significant step forward for the Chinese airline, as it solidifies its position as a key player in the global aviation industry. With the inclusion of JD Airlines in the prestigious IATA network, travelers can expect enhanced connectivity, streamlined services, and greater convenience when flying to and from various destinations.Fathom Realty Names Andrew Shock, Vice President of Operations, to Drive Growth and Innovation
SEI Declares Dividend of $0.49 per ShareHowever, their impressive run has come at a cost for other European giants, as the prospect of facing Liverpool in the knockout stages looms large. Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Juventus are among the teams who are in danger of missing out on a spot in the quarter-finals, as they struggle to keep pace with the rampant Reds.