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As the second trial opened on December 19th, the courtroom was packed with reporters, onlookers, and supporters of both the victim and the accused. Emotions ran high as Yang Niuhua, now in her fifties, once again took the stand to face the accusations against her.This is CNBC's live blog covering European markets. European stocks are expected to open higher Monday as global market sentiment rises. 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 22 points higher at 8,290, Germany's DAX up 127 points at 19,435, France's CAC up 55 points at 7,305 and Italy's FTSE MIB up 275 points at 33,912, according to data from IG. Data releases include the Ifo business climate index in Germany. There are no major earnings releases. Global market sentiment has been boosted by President-Elect Donald Trump signaling his intention to nominate Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent as U.S. Treasury secretary. Investors have generally viewed the pick favorably and see the hedge fund manager as someone who will be supportive of the equity market. However, Trump stated that Bessent would help him implement protectionist trade policies, which could affect the market. U.S. stock futures climbed Sunday night as Wall Street kicked off a shortened Thanksgiving trading week. Markets are closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving Day and end early on Friday. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Monday, with investors awaiting a slew of economic data this week, including China industrial data and India's third-quarter gross domestic product numbers. Money Report China's central bank keeps medium-term loan rate unchanged amid yuan weakness Six travelers in Laos died from suspected tainted alcohol. 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There are no major earnings releases. — Holly Ellyatt Also on CNBC The mullet market: Steady benchmarks in the front, crypto party in the back Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary Investor focus shifts to rate cut outlook on Thanksgiving weekSNOWFLAKE students stuck their oar in after a university rowing club ranked members’ abilities by comparing them to willies. One struggler was dubbed “Mr Floppy”, while the top performer was named “Morning Wood”. Oxford Brookes University launched an investigation into its boat club after complaints over the use of comic names. Rowers were placed into categories which were also given names such as “The Semis” and “Rock Hard”. Woke students were even more furious after discovering rowers’ names had a column with recommendations, including calls to “toughen up”. One message on the sheet read: “Watching you row is like watching paint dry.” READ MORE ON UNIVERSITIES Another had the suggestion: “Put the pies down.” After the willy-related names and the messages were revealed, a leaked WhatsApp group chat showed a senior member of the coaching staff called for the mole to own up. But an Oxford Brookes spokesman said: “The material that has been circulated online has appalled us. “We are taking the concerns that have been raised about coaching practices at Oxford Brookes University Boat Club extremely seriously, and we are working with British Rowing to investigate and address those concerns. Most read in The Sun “We are writing to members of the boat club to provide support and encourage them to come forward and report any concerns they may have to the university .” British Rowing said: “British Rowing is aware of concerns being raised about coaching practices at Oxford Brookes University Boat Club. “We’re working with the club and university to understand and address the concerns. “Creating a safe and respectful environment for everyone in the rowing community is our priority.” The club is renowned for producing Olympic gold medal-winning rowers and world champions.
The concept of age discrimination in the workplace is not a new one. Many individuals believe that as they grow older, they may encounter difficulties in finding new job opportunities or advancing their careers. The age of 35 is often seen as a critical point, where individuals may be perceived as less desirable to potential employers due to their age. However, Zhang Chaoyang argues that age should not be a determining factor in a person's employability.3. Sydney, Australia
In terms of previous meetings, Leverkusen and Inter have faced off only a few times in European competitions, with each team securing victories. This adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming clash, as both teams will be eager to get one over their opponent and gain an advantage in their group standings.Luigi Mangione, 26, was charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Following his arrest, various claims about him circulated online, including speculation about an online manifesto that allegedly explained his motive for the killing. The post, attributed to "LM" on the blog site Substack, is titled “The Allopathic Complex and Its Consequences" and has been shared in various social media posts crediting Mangione as the author. This is allegedly Luigi Mangione’s manifesto. pic.twitter.com/uOFsGA6Nki VERIFY reader Tony texted us asking if the manifesto published to Substack is real. THE QUESTION Is the viral online post on Substack appearing to be written by Luigi Mangione real? THE SOURCES THE ANSWER No, the viral online post published to Substack appearing to be written by Luigi Mangione isn’t real. WHAT WE FOUND Luigi Mangione had a three-page document with him when he was arrested that police say speaks to his alleged motive at the time of the killing, but claims the manifesto posted online was authored by Mangione are false. VERIFY analyzed excerpts of the handwritten document and found it doesn't match any of the language in the fake online manifesto. Substack also said it removed the account because it violates the platform’s content guidelines, “which prohibit impersonation.” During a Dec. 9 press conference , New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the handwritten document Mangione had on his person when arrested “speaks to both his motivation and mindset.” When asked if the handwritten document was posted online, the New York Police Department’s Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said, “Don’t know if it's online. As of right now, it's a handwritten three-page document.” While police haven’t publicly released the handwritten document, excerpts have been reported by various news outlets such as the Associated Press , The New York Times and CBS . According to these reports, the document was either independently reviewed or described to reporters by sources close to the investigation. The New York Times summarized the excerpts they reviewed, saying the handwritten document called Thompson’s killing a “symbolic takedown” of the healthcare industry and also referenced corruption and “power games.” CBS reported Mangione criticized the disparity between U.S. healthcare costs and life expectancy rates. We compared the quoted excerpts from the reports to the Substack manifesto posted online and found none of the language from the handwritten document appears in the manifesto. The fake manifesto also lacks any reference to healthcare costs or life expectancy rates. Substack didn’t provide details on when the account was removed from the platform, but VERIFY was able to use archived pages captured on The Wayback Machine to determine the account was likely created while Mangione was in police custody. The Wayback Machine allows users to view and access snapshots, or screenshots, of websites. This screenshot archive from The Wayback Machine of the Substack account attributed to Mangione was captured at 9:43 p.m. ET on Dec. 9. Text on the Substack page archived indicates it was created about two hours earlier, during the time Mangione would have been in custody. At around 1:45 p.m. on Dec. 9 , the NYPD announced Mangione had been arrested as a person of interest in Thompson’s murder. He was arraigned on Dec. 9 around 6:30 p.m., according to court records. Related Articles The VERIFY team works to separate fact from fiction so that you can understand what is true and false. Please consider subscribing to our daily newsletter , text alerts and our YouTube channel . You can also follow us on Snapchat , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok . Learn More » Follow Us Want something VERIFIED? Text: 202-410-8808Abortions are up in the US. It's a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel
Labourers, commuters bear consequences of PTI protest leading to security lockdown Authorities block major roads with shipping containers to bar PTI convoys from entering capital Daily wage labourers and commuters suffered the consequences of a security lockdown in Islamabad on Sunday which was placed to block access to the convoys of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters heading to the federal capital for a "do-and-die" protest. The blockade of arterial roads and disruption of mobile and internet services brought unwanted consequences for daily wage labourers including those who run online taxis in the federal capital. The residents of Islamabad lamented the road closures, as they faced difficulties in reaching the desired destination particularly hospitals for medical emergency. Highways leading to Islamabad have been blocked in a bid to stop the PTI protesters from entering the federal capital. Most major roads of the city have also been blocked by the government with shipping containers and large contingents of police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in riot gear. Gatherings of any sort have been banned under legal provisions, the Islamabad police said in a statement. Global internet watchdog NetBlocks said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that live metrics showed WhatsApp messaging services had been restricted ahead of the protests. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, is expected to lead the largest convoy into Islamabad, calling on people to gather near the entrance of the city's red zone, known as "D Chowk". Islamabad's red zone houses the country's parliament building, important government installations, as well as embassies and foreign institutions' offices. "Imran Khan has called on us to remain there till all our demands are met," he said in a video message on Saturday. The PTI's demands include the release of all its leaders, including Khan, revoke the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment and return of the "stolen" mandate in the February 8 election. Khan has been in jail since August last year and, since being voted out of power by parliament in 2022, faces a number of charges ranging from corruption to instigation of violence. He and his party deny all the charges. "These constant protests are destroying the economy and creating instability ... we want the political leadership to sit together and resolve these matters," Muhammad Asif, 35, a resident of Islamabad said in front of a closed market. The last protest in Islamabad by PTI in early October turned violent with one policeman killed, dozens of security personnel injured and protesters arrested. Both sides accused the other of instigating the clashes. Similarly, citizens of Lahore — the provincial capital of Punjab — faced the same restrictions as strict security measures were taken in view of the former ruling party's protests. An Islamabad-based health journalist, Muhammad Waqar Bhatti, shared videos of a major road blocked by heavy shipping containers. He said that several roads were closed for traffic, including Margalla Avenue connecting GT Road to Islamabad, GT Road leading to Rawalpindi and GT Road to Taxila. Bhatti expressed fears that any cardiac or stroke patients may lose his life as all roads leading to health facilities were closed. An X user, MZR (@MZRAWAZ), shared a photo showing him sitting in a car while trying to take his ailing father to a hospital. He wrote: "I know how I managed to take my father to hospital today. He was on emergency Oxygen already. I don't know how many like me were in such troubles." All major roads, including the motorway, enabling access to the provincial capital were closed to traffic, bringing difficulties for daily wagers, online transporters, as well as tourists. A woman told Geo News that he arrived in Lahore for a tour, but she found nowhere to go as all markets and key destinations were closed. Another man said he was worried about finding a route to the airport after witnessing road blockades in Lahore. A large number of citizens, who wanted to travel to other cities from Lahore, headed towards the railway station due to the closure of bus terminals, Geo News reported. However, the schedule of trains has also been disrupted due to the protests. Many travellers complained that they got no confirmation from the officials regarding the exact departure time. It is pertinent to mention here that public gatherings have been banned in Islamabad for two more months and in Rawalpindi till November 26. Similar restrictions were announced in Punjab for three days starting from Saturday under Section 144. Educational institutions to remain shut in Islamabad, Rawalpindi tomorrow amid PTI protest Internet, mobile services disrupted in major cities, including Karachi, Islamabad PTI vows to continue protest until objectives are met Sabotage plot foiled as CTD kills three terrorists in Pindi
The trailer opens with sweeping shots of the breathtaking landscapes of Rohan, setting the stage for the epic battle that is about to unfold. The animation is beautifully rendered, with intricate details bringing the world of Middle-earth to life in vibrant colors and sharp contrasts. As the music swells and the tension builds, viewers are drawn into the heart of the conflict that will decide the fate of Rohan and all of Middle-earth.Looking ahead, NVIDIA's vision for the future of AI acceleration is one of continued advancement and innovation. By integrating cutting-edge technologies such as silicon photonics I/O and 3D vertical stack DRAM memory into their AI accelerators, NVIDIA is paving the way for a new era of AI computing that is faster, more efficient, and more powerful than ever before. As the AI landscape continues to evolve, NVIDIA remains at the forefront of driving progress and shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
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As Lily's story spread, so did the incredible bond between her and her parents. Their love for her knew no bounds, and they stood by her side through every trial and tribulation. They held her hand during the darkest nights, wiped away her tears, and cheered her on with every small victory. Theirs was a love that transcended words, a silent promise to never give up, no matter the obstacles.Ali's dominant presence in the tech and entertainment sector cannot be denied. Collaborating with Ali can undoubtedly open doors to a wide array of resources, from funding to marketing to distribution channels. Lingxi Interactive Entertainment stands to benefit from this partnership by tapping into Ali's extensive network and user base, potentially amplifying the reach and impact of their games. This symbiotic relationship can fuel growth and expansion, providing a strong backbone for the gaming business to thrive.The day began innocuously enough, with the elderly participants gathering in anticipation of a day of exploration and learning. The morning lecture, which was meant to be a highlight of the trip, turned out to be a shoddy presentation devoid of meaningful content. Despite their reservations, the seniors continued on, eager to make the most of their outing.