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The reported transfer fee of 61 million euros has raised eyebrows in the footballing world, with many considering it to be a steal. In today's inflated transfer market, finding a player of such quality at a relatively low price is a rare occurrence. Chelsea's shrewd negotiation skills have once again come to the fore, securing a player who could potentially be a game-changer for the team at a bargain price.By Sheila Dang and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) -TikTok advertisers were in no rush to shift their marketing budgets after a U.S. appeals court upheld a law on Friday requiring a divestment or ban of the popular Chinese-owned short video app, citing TikTok's continued survival despite years of threats. Chinese tech firm ByteDance must sell TikTok's U.S. assets by Jan. 19 or the app that is used by 170 million Americans will face an unprecedented ban that jeopardizes billions in ad revenue. TikTok and ByteDance had argued that the law is unconstitutional and violates Americans' free speech rights. The ruling is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. With TikTok's future in the U.S. uncertain, advertising executives said brands are maintaining their activities on the app, while ensuring they have a plan B. "Advertisers have not pulled back from TikTok, though several are developing contingency plans for potential reallocation of investment should there be a ban," said Jason Lee, executive vice president of brand safety at media agency Horizon Media. Horizon is working with clients to prepare for a variety of scenarios if the app is sold or banned, Lee said. Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook and Instagram, stands to gain the majority of TikTok's ad revenue if the app is banned, followed by Alphabet's YouTube, said Erik Huberman, CEO of marketing agency Hawke Media. Both companies have introduced short-form video features in the past few years to compete with TikTok. Still, "there's no decision to make until there's a decision to make," he said. TikTok's U.S. ad revenue is expected to reach $12.3 billion this year, according to estimates from research Emarketer. By comparison, analysts on average expect Meta Platforms' advertising revenue in 2024 to reach about $159 billion, according to LSEG data. The potential boon for rivals propelled stocks on Friday. Meta Platforms shares rose to an all-time record high of $629.78 earlier on Friday, and were up 2.3% at $622.85 in late afternoon regular trading. Alphabet shares were up 1.1% at $176.21. Trump Media & Technology, which operates the Truth Social app and is majority-owned by President-elect Donald Trump, rose 3% to $34.78. Shares of Snap, owner of messaging app Snapchat, rose 1.89% to $12.40. (Reporting by Chibuike Oguh in New York and Sheila Dang in Austin; Editing by Bill Berkrot)‘Rahul Gandhi Not the Leader of INDIA Bloc’: Samajwadi Party Leader Ram Gopal Yadav on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Desire To Lead Multi-Party Alliance
The buzz surrounding Xiang Zuo's new hairstyle continued to grow as images and videos of the transformation flooded social media platforms. Fans gushed over the boldness and originality of the design, with many declaring it a game-changer in the world of celebrity hairstyles. Xiao Hua's reputation as a trendsetter was solidified, and Xiang Zuo's status as a style icon was further cemented by the success of this collaboration.In recent years, traditional Chinese puppetry drama, also known as "Gu Oju," has struggled to maintain its once prominent status in the entertainment industry due to a variety of factors. One of the key reasons for the decline in popularity of Gu Oju can be attributed to the phenomenon of homogenization and aesthetic fatigue.
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The establishment of Amazon's Global Store office in Nanjing also highlights the company's dedication to fostering cross-border e-commerce and promoting global trade. With the Global Store platform, Chinese sellers can easily reach customers around the world, expanding their reach and growing their businesses on an international scale. By empowering Chinese sellers with access to Amazon's global infrastructure, the new office in Nanjing serves as a gateway for businesses to thrive in the global marketplace.Global food yields have grown steadily during last six decades, study finds November 27, 2024 PLOS Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive study of worldwide food production finds yields have continued to grow at roughly the same rate since the 1960s. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive study of worldwide food production finds yields have continued to grow at roughly the same rate since the 1960s. John Baffes of the World Bank and Xiaoli Etienne of the University of Idaho, U.S., report these findings on November 27, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE. Almost 10 billion people are expected to inhabit Earth by 2050, so agricultural production will become increasingly critical to feeding the growing population. Over the past six decades, much of the growth in food production has stemmed from technological advances, including the widespread development and use of better crop varieties. But some studies have suggested that the growth in production has leveled off, raising concerns about future food availability, especially in the low- and middle-income countries with the highest population growth. In the new study, the researchers developed standardized measures for production and yield for 144 crops, covering 98 percent of global agricultural land. These measures allow scientists and policymakers to compare agricultural productivity across different countries and regions. The researchers found that there has been no discernable slowdown in the global growth of crop yields during the last six decades -- any observed slowdown in specific crops, regions or countries has been offset by gains in others. Their findings show that yields grew annually at a rate equivalent to about 33 kg of wheat per hectare. While the study's findings are reassuring from a global food supply perspective, the researchers caution that sustainable food production and the affordability of food will continue to be challenges to global food security. They emphasize that these concerns are particularly relevant in the face of intensifying climate change and increased demand for food due to population and income growth. The authors add: "Utilizing a comprehensive caloric-based index of production and yield for 144 crops, covering 98% of global agricultural land and food output, this paper reveals that, on an aggregate level, global yield growth -- a vital indicator of agricultural productivity -- has not slowed over the past six decades. This steady growth equates to an annual increase of approximately 33 kilograms of wheat per hectare, highlighting continued productivity gains worldwide." Story Source: Materials provided by PLOS . Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Journal Reference : Cite This Page :