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The reaction from customers was swift and unforgiving. Social media platforms were flooded with complaints about the cup's limitations, with many expressing disappointment in Luckin Coffee for releasing a product that failed to meet basic expectations. The brand's reputation took a hit as consumers questioned the quality and attention to detail put into the co-branded cup.Huawei and China Mobile have successfully completed the first nationwide commercial deployment of 5G EasyMacro high-precision positioning in subway tunnels. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone in the development and implementation of 5G technology in underground transportation systems.
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Never a dull day in Philippine politics—not even on weekends! Well, it was not exactly our local version of the “Jan. 6 attack” on Congress, but it was as, if not more, dramatic. True to form, Vice President Sara Duterte allegedly ignored all basic protocols when after visiting her detained chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, she chose to stay well beyond the permitted hours in the office of her brother, Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte, in clear defiance of the sergeant at arms warnings. In response to her brazen move, the congressional leadership warned, “The House of Representatives is not anyone’s personal space.” Soon, the situation dramatically escalated when the Vice President went on a rant marathon, culminating in her direct and personal attacks against not only the congressional leadership but also the First Family. Vehemently denying any wrongdoing, she accused First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos of complicity, if not deliberate entrapment, when discussing the controversial disbursement of funds during her tenure at the Department of Education. As if that weren’t dramatic enough, she did something that even her notoriously foul-mouthed father would have shunned. “Don’t worry about my safety. I have talked to a person and I said, if I get killed, go kill [President Marcos], [First Lady] Liza [Araneta-Marcos], and [Speaker] Martin Romualdez. No joke. No joke,” she warned, without any hint of irony or humor. Just to make sure she drove home her point, VP Duterte made it clear that she told her contracted assassin to “not stop until you kill them [all] and he said yes.” Had this been Rodrigo Duterte, he would have cracked a joke right after to defuse tensions and, crucially, create an element of plausible deniability. But she didn’t. Worse, she had made a similar threat earlier this year when she shared her supposed fantasy of beheading the Commander in Chief, also without any hint of irony. As usual, she later walked back her earlier statement, but the damage was done. Malacañang immediately responded by clarifying that it treats her “clear and unequivocal statement [as an] active threat ... [that] must always be taken seriously, more so that this threat has been publicly revealed in clear and certain terms.” Quite poignantly, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., the chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, underscored the need for national unity and reiterated the armed forces’ “loyal[ty] to the Constitution and chain of command.” So, dear reader, what comes next? Certainly, the Vice President has added additional momentum to earlier impeachment plans against her. Filled with fence-sitters and Duterte loyalists, however, it’s unlikely that the Senate will produce sufficient numbers to operationalize the articles of impeachment. While a few senators have skin in the game, including huge campaign donations and support to VP Duterte back in 2022, others are understandably worried about electoral backlash in Mindanao. This explains why the once-respected Senate has been largely timid in dealing with Duterte antics and the former administration’s catastrophic human rights legacy. Senate President Francis ”Chiz” Escudero mildly criticized the Vice President’s latest outbursts, but he seemed broadly sympathetic by simply counselling professional help “if she is struggling” so VP Duterte can effectively fulfill her duties. Another option would be to file appropriate criminal charges against the Vice President since she does not enjoy full immunity. As current Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra clarified during his tenure as Duterte’s justice secretary: “The Constitution does not grant the vice president immunity from suit ... the vice president has to face the charges even during [his/her] tenure.” If the vice president is found guilty of a crime, the imposable penalty may not lead to her removal from office, but it “may include disqualification from holding any public office in the future,” Guevarra added. But even this option has its demerits, since court cases in the Philippines, especially when extremely high-stakes and involving prominent figures, can take forever. Nevertheless, if the Marcos administration manages to unearth credible evidence of seditious activities and/or robust assassination plots, then national security considerations could seamlessly overcome any political roadblock to accountability. The battle lines have been drawn. Mr. Marcos will either have to respond decisively to repeated and direct threats from his former allies, or risk facing the music once he steps down from office. As ancient Romans knew: Timidity invites aggression, while decisiveness protects the republic. ————— [email protected] ###—### #ColumnName horizons Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . #Byline2 richard heydarianFortnite is be available to play in its original (OG) iteration after Season 1 launched on Friday, the video game's developers announced. The video game is "going all the way back" with the OG version, which will give new and older players to opportunity to have the "classic Fortnite Battle Royale experience," according to the Fortnite team's news release . "Head-first out of the battle bus, the ground rushes up to meet you. Deploy your glider, float into occupied airspace, land on a rooftop, carve out a wall, grab a gun, pop a shield, fight, survive," the release reads. In addition to the original Battel Royale, Fortnite players will have access to "OG loot, OG locations and OG gameplay," according to the video game's developers. Here is what to know about Fortnite OG, including more information on the rollout, map and game pass. Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors. What is Fortnite OG? Fortnite OG has a goal of "recreating those early days" by bringing back the map, loot and features that caught the gaming world by storm after it launched in 2017, developers said. Solos and Squads modes will be available at launch, along with the game's Zero Build mode that removes the need to harvest materials to build defensive structures, the developers said, adding that ranked Fornite OG is also "coming soon." Some new features that have been added since the original Fortnite release will remain available at launch, including better building mechanics and the ability to sprint, slide, mantle, door bash and move while healing, according to the release. When does Fortnite OG Season 1 end? Players should be prepared as seasons in Fortnite OG will be shorter than they are in Battle Royale currently, with Season 1 slated to end on Jan. 31, 2025, at 2 a.m. ET, according to the release. Will the original Fortnite map return? The original Fortnite map that launched with the game in 2017 is returning, the developers announced. "Great care has been taken to ensure that every tree, Chest, car, and object is right where you remember it," the release reads. "In Zero Build, we’ve added Ziplines and Ascenders to help you get to hard-to-reach locations." Additionally, the loot pool for day one of Fortnite OG will be the same as the loot pool was on day one of Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 1, Season 1 over seven years ago, with more items being released as Chapter 1, Season 1 commences, the developers said. More info on the Fortnite OG pass The Fortnite OG pass for Chapter 1, Season 1 will be available to complete until Jan. 31, 2025, at 2 a.m. ET, the developers said. This pass will feature 45 tiers of retro rewards "with a modern twist" on classic items and outfits, according to the release. "Renegade Rebel, Aerial Assault Bomber, and Skull Commander are the Outfits to earn in Season 1, with an unlockable (alternate) style for each," the developers said. The pass can also be leveled up with XP earned from playing any experience in Fortnite, the release reads. Also coming soon are Fortnite OG Cups, unprized open competitions for the Fortnite OG game mode, the developers said. 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Autohome Inc. (ATHM) To Go Ex-Dividend on December 31stIn conclusion, the midday trading session saw the Shanghai Composite Index opening high but retracing some gains, ultimately rising by 1.58%. Strong trading volumes and positive sectoral performance underscored the market's resilience and investor confidence. Despite lingering uncertainties, the overall sentiment remains positive, supported by a combination of domestic economic data and global market trends.Reflecting on his career, Diego Silva expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play for a prestigious club like Manchester United and to have shared the journey with his twin brother. He thanked the fans for their unwavering support throughout the years and expressed his hope that the next generation of players would continue to inspire and entertain football lovers around the world.
The case of Liu Yusheng serves as a reminder that no individual is above the law, regardless of their stature or reputation. The authorities have made it clear that they will not tolerate any form of corruption or misconduct in the medical field, and those found guilty will face the full force of the law.The market is entering the final two trading days of 2024, and stocks are set to post another strong year of gains. The Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC ) once again led the charge in 2024, rising more than 30% thus far while the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ) has risen over 25%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI ) is up a more modest 14%. A holiday-shortened trading week with limited news on the docket is expected to greet investors in the final trading week of the year. Markets will be closed for New Year's Day on Wednesday, and no major companies are slated to report quarterly results. In economic data, updates on housing prices and sales, as well as a a look at activity in the manufacturing sector, are expected to highlight a subdued week of releases. Markets are three days into the highly anticipated "Santa Claus" rally , which is statistically one of the most consistent seven-day positive stretches of the year for the S&P 500 . But stocks have not been in the holiday spirit. All three major averages sold off Friday, with the Nasdaq falling nearly 1.5%. Since 1950, the S&P 500 has risen 1.3% during the seven trading days beginning Dec. 24, well above the typical seven-day average of 0.3%, according to LPL Financial chief technical strategist Adam Turnquist. History has shown that if Santa does come and the S&P 500 posts a positive return during the time period, then January is typically a positive month for the benchmark index and the rest of the year averages a 10.4% return. When the S&P 500 is negative during that time frame, January usually doesn't end in the green, and the return for the upcoming full year averages just 5%, per Turnquist. Three days into this year's Santa Claus period, which will close on Friday, Jan. 3, the S&P 500 is down less than 0.1% While history may be flashing a warning sign, it's notable that last year the Santa Claus rally didn't materialize. January started poorly too. Still, the S&P 500 is still set to end the year up more than 20%. As markets have digested the Federal Reserve's recent message that interest rates may remain higher for longer than investors had hoped, bond yields have been soaring. The 10-year Treasury yield ( ^TNX ) is up more than 40 basis points in December alone. Hovering right above 4.6%, the 10-year is at its highest level in about seven months and in the territory where equity strategists believe higher rates could begin to weigh on stock performance. "I think 4.5% or higher on the 10-year gets problematic for the markets more broadly," Piper Sandler chief investment strategist Michael Kantrowitz said in a recent video sent to clients. Kantrowitz further clarified in an interview with Yahoo Finance's Market Domination that any incoming economic data that sends rates lower could be a welcome sign for stocks. "In the last couple of years, really markets have only gone down because of rising interest rate or inflation fears," Kantrowitz said on Dec. 18. "And I think that's the new normal that going forward. Market corrections are going to come from higher rates, not slower growth or higher unemployment." Despite the recent drawdown in markets since the Fed meeting on Dec. 18, the setup heading into 2025 "has really not changed," Citi US equity strategist Scott Chronert wrote in a note to clients on Friday. Stock valuations remain high. Earnings are expected to grow about 15% year over year for the S&P 500, per FactSet data, creating a "high bar" to impress investors. US economic growth is largely expected to remain resilient. "In aggregate, investors appear bulled up on US equities," Chronert wrote. This has pushed market sentiment, as measured by Citi's Levkovich Index, increasingly higher. The Levkovich Index, which takes into account investors' short positions and leverage, among other factors, to determine market sentiment, currently sits at a reading of 0.62, above the euphoria line of 0.38, where the likelihood of positive forward returns is typically lower as the market appears stretched. For now, this isn't shaking Chronert's overall confidence in the US equity market. He noted that the "fundamentals" that have driven the market rally remain intact. But strategists argue that stretched sentiment and valuations do put the market rally on thinner ice should a catalyst that challenges the bull thesis for 2025 emerge. "Overall, this setup, plus the lack of real correction in some time, does leave the market more susceptible to increasing bouts of volatility," Chronert wrote. "If the fundamental story holds, we would be buyers of first half pullbacks in the S&P 500." Weekly Calendar Monday Economic data: MNI Chicago PMI, December (42.8 expected, 40.2 prior); Pending home sales month-over-month, November (0.9% expected, 2% prior); Dallas Fed manufacturing activity, December (-1.5 prior, -2.7 prior) Earnings: No notable earnings. Tuesday Economic data: S&P CoreLogic 20-City year-over-year, October (+4.11% expected, +4.57% prior); Dallas Fed Services Activity, December (9.8 prior) Earnings: No notable earnings. Wednesday Markets are closed for New Year's Day. Thursday Economic data: MBA mortgage applications, week ending Dec. 20 & week ending Dec. 27, Initial jobless claims, week ending Dec. 28 (219,000 expected); S&P Global US manufacturing PMI, December final (48.3 expected, 48.3 prior); Construction spending month-over-month, November (+0.3% expected, +0.4% prior) Earnings: No notable earnings. Friday Economic calendar: ISM manufacturing, December (48.3 prior, 48.4 prior); ISM prices paid, December (50.3 prior) Earnings: No notable earnings. Josh Schafer is a reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow him on X @_joshschafer . Click here for in-depth analysis of the latest stock market news and events moving stock prices . Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance
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