
The case of Zhang Jizhong and his ex-wife serves as a cautionary tale about the complexities of divorce settlements and the challenges of enforcing court orders in high-net-worth divorces. In the world of show business, where fortunes and reputations are often at stake, legal battles can escalate quickly and have far-reaching implications for all parties involved.Peter Thiel rejects the idea that any speech he made in the past might have influenced the alleged assassin of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. In a conversation on “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” the billionaire learned on air by Morgan that alleged assassin Luigi Mangione had reposted words from a speech he’d made about the heads of Silicon Valley companies. Thiel said some views can be dangerous to express, but there shouldn’t be a restriction on speech. “There’s always a part of me that thinks articulating certain views is always very dangerous, and there are all these anti-free speech arguments that we should restrict speech because it’s going to trigger people in all kinds of crazy ways,” he said. “But I would have never thought that saying something like that would be that triggering.” The speech Mangione posted was of Thiel giving a speech on Silicon Valley leaders and them having Asperger’s. “A lot of the great startups in Silicon Valley seem to be run by people who are suffering from a mild form of Asperger’s,” Thiel said at the time. “I think we need to always turn this fact around and view this as an indictment of our whole society. What does it say about our society when anyone who does not suffer from Asperger’s, who is socially well-adapted, will be talked out of all of their original creative ideas before they’re even fully formed?” Peter Thiel: A lot of the great startups in Silicon Valley seem to be run by people who are suffering from a mild form of Asperger’s. — Arjun Khemani (@arjunkhemani) On Monday, 26-year-old Ivy League grad Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after the shooting last Wednesday outside the New York Hilton Midtown. He has been charged with second-degree murder, forgery and three counts of illegal weapons possession and was denied bail. The alleged assassin has become a bit of a folk hero in the weeks since the attack. Morgan asked Thiel what he took from so many rallying behind not the victim, but the perpetrator. The billionaire said it should tell people a lot of the state of the society. “I don’t think that one should ever glamorize murder, and man, it probably just tells us more about how crazy some of these people are who are saying these things...I don’t think it tells us much about this case but it tells us we are in a really crazy society.” When asked about the killer’s motives, Thiel added, ““I don’t think there’s anything heroic about them.” Watch the full discussion between Morgan and Thiel below. The post appeared first on .
As Lang Ping celebrates her 64th birthday, fans and admirers from across the globe have come together to honor her legacy and express their gratitude for the impact she has had on the sport of volleyball. Social media platforms are flooded with messages of appreciation, love, and admiration for the esteemed coach, showcasing the profound influence she has had on the lives of so many.California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers headed back to the state Capitol Monday to begin steeling themselves for another Donald Trump presidency and to kick off a special session aimed at protecting the state’s progressive policies from his administration. The Democratic governor, long a Trump foe, is maneuvering to position his huge, powerful state to once again be the center of a resistance effort against Trump extremely conservative agenda. Newsom is calling on his Democratic allies in the Legislature, who hold supermajorities in both chambers, to approve additional funding to the attorney general’s office to prepare for a robust legal fight against all anticipated federal challenges launched by Trump and the cronies he is already naming to top positions. Democratic Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel on Monday introduced legislation to set aside $25 million for legal fees to respond to potential attacks by the Trump administration on state policies regarding civil rights, climate change, immigration and abortion access. “While we always hope to collaborate with our federal partners, California will be ready to vigorously defend our interests and values from any unlawful action by the incoming Trump Administration,” Gabriel vowed in a statement. California sued the first Trump administration more than 120 times with various levels of success. “We’re not going to be caught flat-footed,” Newsom vowed at a recent news conference. Trump often depicts California as representing everything he sees wrong in America. Democrats, which hold every statewide office in California and have commanding margins in the Legislature and congressional delegation, outnumber registered Republicans by nearly two-to-one statewide. Trump called the Democratic governor “New-scum” during a campaign stop in Southern California, and has relentlessly lambasted the Democratic stronghold over its large number of undocumented immigrants, its homeless population and and its thicket of protectionist regulations. Trump also waded into a water rights battle over the endangered delta smelt , a tiny fish that has pitted environmentalists against farmers and threatened to withhold federal aid to a state increasingly under threat from wildfires. Before the special session was set to begin, state lawmakers swore in more than two dozen new members and elected leaders for the 2025 legislative session. Hundreds of people also demonstrated around the Capitol on Monday to urge the Legislature to block Trump’s mass deportation plans . They carried banners reading: “Not one cent for mass deportation” and “MAGA out of California.” “With the results of the presidential election, we need our state elected officials to use every tool and every resource they have available to them to protect our immigrant Californians,” said protester Deborah Lee. State Attorney General Rob Bonta vowed that his office will protect the state’s immigration population. In another challenge to Trump, Newsom last week unveiled a proposal to revive a rebate program for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates a federal tax credit for people who buy electric cars, as it’s expected to do. Newsom is also considering creating a backup disaster relief fund for the wildfire-prone state after Trump’s threats to cut off funds. Bonta also announced legislation Monday aimed at bolstering reproductive rights in the state, including by allowing the attorney general to seek monetary penalties against local governments that infringe on those rights. The proposals are all part of the state’s efforts to safeguard against threats to abortion access after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade . Republican lawmakers blasted Newsom and his Democratic allies over the special session. Rep. Vince Fong, who represents the state’s Central Valley farm belt, said California should work with the incoming Trump administration. “Gavin Newsom’s actions are tone-deaf to the concerns of Californians who disapprove of the direction of our state and country,” Fong insisted in a video on social media. California legislators will likely act to protect dozens of laws expected to be targeted by the Trump administration, including one that has made the state a sanctuary for people seeking abortions who live in states where such practices have been severely limited. California, the nation’s most populous state, was the first to mandate that by 2035 all new cars , pickup trucks and SUVs sold in California be electric, hydrogen-powered or plug-in hybrids. The state also extends state-funded health care to all low-income residents regardless of their immigration status. Newsom hasn’t provided details about what actions the lawmakers will consider but said he wanted major funding in place before Trump’s inauguration day, Jan. 20. The state spent roughly $42 million in litigation costs during the first Trump administration, officials said. California successfully clawed back $57 million between 2017 and 2018 after prevailing in a lawsuit to block the Trump administration from imposting immigration enforcement conditions on certain federal law enforcement grants. Another legal victory over the citizenship question in the 2020 census forced the federal government to return $850,000 to the state, according to the attorney general’s office. “We are positioned, if necessary, to be the tip of the spear of the resistance and to push back against any unlawful or unconstitutional actions by the Trump administration,” said Gabriel, who chairs the budget committee. Additional reporting by journalists Haven Daley and Sophie Austin from the Associated PressOne of the most memorable moments of the year for the Holy Altar combination came during the prestigious All England Open, where they clinched the title in a thrilling final match that showcased their resilience and tenacity. Facing tough opponents and intense pressure, Ling Yao and Zhang Wei demonstrated exceptional composure and skill, ultimately emerging victorious and etching their names in the history books as champions.
Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROHM Semiconductor today announced the adoption of its PMICs in power reference designs focused on the next-generation cockpit SoCs Dolphin3 ( REF67003 ) and Dolphin5 ( REF67005 ) by Telechips, a major fabless semiconductor manufacturer for automotive applications headquartered in Pangyo, South Korea. Intended for use inside the cockpits of European automakers, these designs are scheduled for mass production in 2025. ROHM and Telechips have been engaged in technical exchanges since 2021, fostering a close collaborative relationship from the early stages of SoC chip design. As a first step in achieving this goal, ROHM’s power supply solutions have been integrated into Telechips’ power supply reference designs. These solutions support diverse model development by combining sub-PMICs and DrMOS with the main PMIC for SoCs. For infotainment applications, the Dolphin3 application processor (AP) power reference design includes the BD96801Qxx-C main PMIC for SoCs. Similarly, the Dolphin5 AP power reference design developed for next-generation digital cockpits combines the BD96805Qxx-C and BD96811Fxx-C main PMICs for SoC with the BD96806Qxx-C sub-PMIC for SoC, improving overall system efficiency and reliability. Modern cockpits are equipped with multiple displays, such as instrument clusters and infotainment systems, with each automotive application becoming increasingly multifunctional. As the processing power required for automotive SoCs increases, power ICs like PMICs must be able to support high currents while maintaining high efficiency. At the same time, manufacturers require flexible solutions that can accommodate different vehicle types and model variations with minimal circuit modifications. ROHM SoC PMICs address these challenges with high efficiency operation and internal memory (One Time Programmable ROM) that allows for custom output voltage settings and sequence control, enabling compatibility with large currents when paired with a sub-PMIC or DrMOS. Moonsoo Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of System Semiconductor R&D Center, Telechips Inc. “Telechips offers reference designs and core technologies centered around automotive SoCs for next-generation ADAS and cockpit applications. We are pleased to have developed a power reference design that supports the advanced features and larger displays found in next-generation cockpits by utilizing power solutions from ROHM, a global semiconductor manufacturer. Leveraging ROHM’s power supply solutions allows these reference designs to achieve advanced functionality while maintaining low power consumption. ROHM power solutions are highly scalable, so we look forward to future model expansions and continued collaboration.” Sumihiro Takashima, Corporate Officer and Director of the LSI Business Unit, ROHM Co., Ltd. “We are pleased that our power reference designs have been adopted by Telechips, a company with a strong track record in automotive SoCs. As ADAS continues to evolve and cockpits become more multifunctional, power supply ICs must handle larger currents while minimizing current consumption. ROHM SoC PMICs meet the high current demands of next-generation cockpits by adding a DrMOS or sub-PMIC in the stage after the main PMIC. This setup achieves high efficiency operation that contributes to lower power consumption. Going forward, ROHM will continue our partnership with Telechips to deepen our understanding of next-generation cockpits and ADAS, driving further evolution in the automotive sector through rapid product development.” Telechips SoC [Dolphin Series] The Dolphin series consists of automotive SoCs tailored to In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and Autonomous Driving (AD) applications. Dolphin3 supports up to four displays and eight in-vehicle cameras, while Dolphin5 enables up to five displays and eight cameras, making highly suited as SoCs for increasingly multifunctional next-generation cockpits. Telechips is focused on expanding the Dolphin series of APs (Application Processors) for car infotainment, with models like Dolphin+, Dolphin3, and Dolphin5, by leveraging its globally recognized technical expertise cultivated over many years. ROHM 's Reference Design Page Details of ROHM’s reference designs and information on equipped products are available on ROHM’s website, along with reference boards. Please contact a sales representative or visit ROHM’s website for more information. https://www.rohm.com/contactus About Telechips Inc. Telechips is a fabless company specialized in designing system semiconductors that serve as the “brains” of automotive electronic components. The South Korean firm offers reliable, high-performance automotive SoCs. In response to the industry’s transition toward SDVs (Software Defined Vehicles), Telechips is broadening its core portfolio beyond car infotainment application processors (APs) to include MCUs, ADAS, network solutions, and AI accelerators. As a global, comprehensive automotive semiconductor manufacturer, Telechips adheres to international standards such as ISO 26262, TISAX, and ASPICE, leveraging both hardware and software expertise for future mobility ecosystems, including not only automotive smart cockpits, but also E/E architectures. What’s more, Telechips provides optimal solutions for In-Vehicle Infotainment systems (IVI), digital clusters, and ADAS, all compliant with key automotive standards (AEC-Q100, ISO 26262). Telechips has established business relationships with major automakers both domestically and internationally, supported by a strong track record of shipments. One flagship product is the Dolphin5 automotive SoC that integrates an Arm®-based CPU, GPU, and NPU to meet high-performance requirements. As a fabless company, Telechips outsources the manufacturing of its SoCs to Samsung Electronics’ foundry, delivering high-quality semiconductor products to domestic and overseas manufacturers. For more information, please visit Telechips’ website: https://www.telechips.com/ *Arm® is a trademark or registered trademark of Arm Limited. About ROHM ROHM, a leading semiconductor and electronic component manufacturer, was established in 1958. From the automotive and industrial equipment markets to the consumer and communication sectors, ROHM supplies ICs, discretes, and electronic components featuring superior quality and reliability through a global sales and development network. The company’s strengths in the analog and power markets allow ROHM to propose optimized solutions for entire systems that combine peripheral components (i.e., transistors, diodes, resistors) with the latest SiC power devices as well as drive ICs that maximize their performance. Please visit ROHM’s website for more information: https://www.rohm.com Terminology PMIC (Power Management IC) An IC that contains multiple power supply systems and functions for power management and sequence control on a single chip. It is becoming more commonplace in applications with multiple power supply systems in both the automotive and consumer sectors by significantly reducing space and development load vs conventional circuit configurations using individual components (i.e., DC-DC converter ICs, LDOs, discretes). SoC (System-on-a-Chip) A type of integrated circuit that incorporates a CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory, interface, and other elements on a single substrate. Widely used in automotive, consumer, and industrial applications due to its high processing capacity, power efficiency, and space savings. AP (Application Processor) Responsible for processing applications and software in devices such as smartphones, tablets, and automotive infotainment systems. It includes components such as a CPU, GPU, and memory controller to efficiently run the Operating System (OS), process multimedia, and render graphics. DrMOS (Doctor MOS) A module that integrates a MOSFET and gate driver IC. The simple configuration is expected to reduce design person-hours along with mounting area and to achieve efficient power conversion. At the same time, the built-in gate driver ensures high reliability by stabilizing MOSFET drive. Attachment Keng Ly ROHM Semiconductor (248) 348-9920 kly@rohmsemiconductor.com Heather Savage BWW Communications (408) 507-4398 heather.savage@bwwcomms.com
President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell Thursday at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized for the second time by Time magazine as its person of the year. The honors for the businessman-turned-politician are a measure of Trump's remarkable comeback from an ostracized former president who refused to accept his election loss four years ago to a president-elect who won the White House decisively in November. Before he rang the opening bell at 9:30 a.m., a first for him, Trump spoke at the exchange and called it “a tremendous honor.” “Time magazine, getting this honor for the second time, I think I like it better this time actually,” he said. Trump, accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump, daughters Ivanka and Tiffany and Vice President-elect JD Vance, grinned as people chanted “USA” before he opened the trading day. He then raised his fist. In his remarks, he talked up some of the people he has named to his incoming administration, including Treasury pick Scott Bessent, and some of his announced policies, including a promise this week that the federal government will issue expedited permits, including environmental approvals, for projects and construction worth more than $1 billion. “I think we’re going to have a tremendous run. We have to straighten out some problems, some big problems in the world,” he said. Sam Jacobs, Time's editor in chief, announced on NBC's “Today” show that Trump was Time’s 2024 Person of the Year. Jacobs said Trump was someone who “for better or for worse, had the most influence on the news in 2024.” “This is someone who made an historic comeback, who reshaped the American presidency and who’s reordering American politics," Jacobs said. "It’s hard to argue with the fact that the person who’s moving into the Oval Office is the most influential person in news." In an interview with the magazine published Thursday, Trump spoke about his final campaign blitz and election win. “I called it ‘72 Days of Fury,’” Trump said. “We hit the nerve of the country. The country was angry.” Trump was on Wall Street to mark the ceremonial start of the day’s trading. The Time magazine cover featuring him was projected onto a wall at the stock exchange, flanked by American flags. Trump took the stage at the exchange flanked by family members and members of his incoming administration while his favored walk-on song, “God Bless the U.S.A.,” played. Trump was also Time's Person of the Year in 2016, when he was first elected to the White House. He was listed as a finalist for this year’s award alongside notables including Vice President Kamala Harris, X owner Elon Musk, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Kate, the Princess of Wales. Jacobs, in making the announcement Thursday, said that “there’s always a hot debate” at the magazine over the honor, “although I have to admit that this year was an easier decision than years past.” The NYSE regularly invites celebrities and business leaders to participate in the 9:30 a.m. ceremonial opening trading. Thursday will be Trump's first time doing the honors, which have become a marker of culture and politics. Trump has long had a fascination with being on the cover of Time, where he first made an appearance in 1989. He has falsely claimed to hold the record for cover appearances, and The Washington Post reported in 2017 that Trump had a fake picture of himself on the cover of the magazine hanging in several of his golf country clubs. Earlier this year, Trump sat for interviews with the magazine for a story that ran in April. Time’s billionaire owner, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, criticized Harris for not granting the magazine an interview during her campaign with Trump. In his latest interview published Thursday, Trump reiterated that he’s going to pardon most of those convicted in riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. “It’s going to start in the first hour,” he said of the pardons. “Maybe the first nine minutes.” Trump said he would not ask members of his administration to sign a loyalty pledge. “I think I will be able to, for the most part, determine who’s loyal,” he said. But he said he will fire anyone who doesn’t follow his policies. On the war in Gaza, Trump said he wants to end the conflict and that Netanyahu knows it. When Trump was asked whether he trusted Netanyahu, he told Time: “I don’t trust anybody.” The incoming president also discussed his plans for mass deportations and argued he will have the authority to use the military to assist with the effort, even though, as the magazine notes, the Posse Comitatus Act forbids the deployment of the military against civilians. “It doesn’t stop the military if it’s an invasion of our country,” he said. “I’ll only do what the law allows, but I will go up to the maximum level of what the law allows.” Trump crafted his image as a wealthy real estate developer, which he played up as the star of the TV reality show “The Apprentice” and during his presidential campaign. He won the election in part by channeling Americans' anxieties about the economy’s ability to provide for the middle class. In an interview on CNBC after he rang the bell, Trump likened the broad cuts to the federal workforce that he and his advisers have telegraphed to the TV firings he made of contestants. “We're going to be doing the same thing, I can tell you. Unfortunately, there's too many of them," Trump said. Afterward, he walked the floor of the exchange and shook hands with traders. Associated Press writers Colleen Long and Josh Boak in Washington and Jill Colvin and David Bauder in New York contributed to this report.After months of intense speculation, the long-awaited hearing to address the 115 charges against Manchester City has finally concluded. The dust has settled as the football world eagerly anticipates the outcome of this landmark case.
BlackRock Announces Board Approval of Closed-End Fund ReorganizationMUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich fans protested against Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi during the teams’ Champions League match on Tuesday. The supporters in Bayern's stadium's Südkurve held up several banners making clear their opposition to the Qatari businessman during the first half of Bayern's 1-0 win. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Cedar Springs schools worker arrested for allegedly soliciting illicit photos from studentsAs fans eagerly await Harlow's next project and the evolution of his sound, one thing is certain: with Maressa Esquibel in his corner, the sky is the limit for this talented rapper. Their bond serves as a reminder of the impact that mentorship can have on an artist's career, and the importance of recognizing and appreciating those who help us along the way.