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So, prepare yourself for another brush with the Grim Reaper as Death Comes Again 6 gears up for its highly-anticipated release next May. Stay tuned for more updates, trailers, and behind-the-scenes glimpses as the countdown to the 25th anniversary celebrations begins. Death may come for us all, but for fans of Death Comes Again, the thrill of the chase is just beginning.In conclusion, the rumors surrounding Hisense's alleged layoffs have been unequivocally refuted by the company. Hisense has affirmed its dedication to its employees and its intention to take legal action against those responsible for spreading false information. Moving forward, Hisense remains steadfast in its commitment to transparency, trust, and open communication with all stakeholders. The company's proactive response to the rumors underscores its resilience and determination to uphold its reputation and values in the face of challenges.
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Barbara Graham’s life and death received plenty of attention in the 1950s, but she is about to return to the spotlight, courtesy of a new book, “Trial by Ambush” by author and former O.J. Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark . In 1953, a group of criminals used Graham to get a Burbank widow named Mabel Monahan to open her door so they could follow Graham in and rob her of a supposed stash of money. Things quickly went awry, and Monahan was killed. One of the men involved testified to the police but soon disappeared and was likely murdered by his colleagues; another took advantage of the situation and told the police a version of the story in which he tried to stop the violence and save the woman (in reality, he was likely the killer). SEE ALSO : Sign up for our free Book Pages newsletter about bestsellers, authors and more That man, Jack True, pinned much of the blame on Graham, who’d had a troubled life from almost the beginning but who had never committed a violent crime. While two other men were also tried and sent to their deaths for participating (True barely served time), all the headlines were reserved for Graham as the media tripped over themselves to convict this alleged ice-cold Jezebel in the press before the jury even had their say. But the police and prosecution weren’t taking any chances and they went after Graham with all available legal tools and some that were illegal – they hid evidence and witnesses, lied to judges and pressured a woman in prison to seduce Graham and then get her to hire a man (who actually worked for law enforcement) to provide a fake alibi. They used Graham’s willingness to go along with the scheme as evidence that she was guilty, distorting and lying about what really happened. After being vilified and then convicted, Graham was executed. But her image was partly rehabilitated a few years later when Susan Hayward won an Oscar for portraying her in the melodrama, “I Want to Live!” But while Graham’s story has been told over and over, Clark, who worked as a public defender before becoming a prosecutor, saw that the story of the trial – with the media sensationalism and misogyny as well as the police and prosecutors’ misogyny and misbehavior – had never been fully examined. Clark, who knows a thing or two about headline-grabbing trials as a prosecutor in the Simpson murder trial, saw a chance to “write something with current-day resonance in terms of the issues raised for society, the media and our criminal justice system.” Clark spoke by video recently about Graham and why her story still matters. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Q. You’ve lived through the media circus. How much had it changed from this case to the O.J. Simpson trial and how much has it changed since? Is this still relevant today? We’re more aware of it but it’s still there. The media fell into lockstep, all of them vilifying Barbara as though they spoke with one voice, calling her a coldhearted evil temptress, which was incongruous given that she was a misdemeanor fringey player who had no violence in her background whatsoever. So even though I have thought, “Thank all the gods there was no Twitter, Instagram and TikTok when I was working on the O.J. case,” with social media and podcasters there would’ve been opposing points of view, which was especially true in Barbara’s case. The multiplicity of outlets today encourages dissenting voices. So there’s a plus to today’s craziness. Q. Based on the law at the time, Graham was likely guilty because she was at the scene of the crime. What do you make of the woman who swore under oath that Barbara was home fighting with her husband? I think the neighbor was being truthful in terms of what she believed had happened. She probably heard them fighting so many nights that it wasn’t very hard for her to be confused. The press covered this young woman in a wheelchair like she was an angel and the jury seemed to fall in love with her. Had Barbara not already been so screwed over by the ambush that occurred in the case, it might’ve won her the case. Q. So Graham went to her death because of a miscarriage of justice by the police and prosecutors. But she might have gone free with a mistaken alibi, which would also have been a miscarriage of justice. Is there a difference? That would have been less upsetting. It is a miscarriage of justice in the sense that Barbara should not be allowed to be completely acquitted. We have a felony murder rule and California is now in the process of refining our understanding of the liability that a defendant should have for being involved in a felony where a homicide occurs. Back in the day, if you were involved it doesn’t matter whether you meant to kill or not, even if it was an accident, everybody’s on the hook for murder. Nowadays, if you are the getaway driver or the lookout and didn’t furnish weapons or know people were armed then you couldn’t anticipate that a murder could happen. so you are liable for the felony but not the murder. I think that’s appropriate. The person should do some time but not be liable for murder. Barbara went to the house as the lure to get this elderly woman, Mabel Monahan, to open the door. Since she left her gun in her bag in the car, then you’d be able to argue under the modern law that she should only be responsible for the felony. Back then, the only defense she had was alibi. If you’re there, you’re done. Today, I would be arguing vigorously that she should not be held liable as a major participant who acted with reckless indifference. SEE ALSO : Nearly 66 years after a notorious killing spree, ‘Starkweather’ aims to find the truth Q. Why did you feel compelled to go after these long-dead prosecutors for their behavior, some of which was illegal but some which was legal although probably unethical? Reading those transcripts and the way that the case was handled made me so upset that I had to stand up and walk away multiple times. They hid evidence. I can easily imagine that there was a cowboy attitude in the DA’s office then, to get ’em at all costs, to put the notch in your belt. That’s why they went after Barbara as they did, because she was the jewel in the crown. You don’t get laurels for convicting the two thugs sitting next to her. So I think there is value in standing back to look at what we now see as malfeasance, but back then probably was accepted as the mission of the prosecutor. I also think it’s good to step back years later and look at what’s moral, what’s ethical. Prosecutors have enormous power. With this book, it’s like I’m holding up a big red flag saying, “Think about what you’re doing. You know what’s right.” Q. What do you hope people take away from the case? All of the malfeasance in this case was truly upsetting, but it could happen today. It does happen today. We really do need to be aware of that. We also need to be aware of confirmation bias and groupthink – the police need to stand back and look logically and rationally at what the evidence is and what the circumstances are of all players, and not be sucked into the hive mind. But so do the prosecutors because they are the next layer. The prosecutor has to be logical and rational about what the evidence does and does not show and not just go blindly forth. Look at what you’re not seeing, look for what is not there as well as what is there. The most important thing is to see both sides and search for the truth. More: On Dec. 20, Clark will appear on the free SCNG Premium Virtual Series “Bookish” discussing “Trial by Ambush.”
As the highly anticipated sequel to the popular animated film "Nezha: Birth of the Demon Child," the official announcement of "Nezha: The Demon Child Makes Waves" has sent waves of excitement through the film industry and fans alike. Scheduled to be released on the first day of the Lunar New Year in 2025, this sequel is poised to continue the box office miracle of its predecessor and set new records in the animation genre.As the Colorado football team awaits its bowl destination, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders are piling up awards. On Thursday, Hunter was named the Big 12 defensive player of the year, while Sanders was named the Big 12 offensive player of the year, giving the 23rd-ranked Buffaloes (9-3, 7-2 Big 12; No. 20 AP) a sweep of the top two honors in the conference. The Big 12 honors were voted on by league coaches, who were not allowed to vote for their own players. This is the third time in CU history that the Buffs have had the conference offensive and defensive players of the year in the same season. In 1989, Darian Hagan (offense) and Alfred Williams (defense) were honored by the Big Eight; and in 1990, Eric Bieniemy (offense) and Williams (defense) were honored by the Big Eight. Sanders (quarterback), Hunter (cornerback and receiver) and BJ Green II (defensive line) all received first-team all-conference honors for the Buffs. Green was named the Big 12’s defensive newcomer of the year. Hunter, widely considered the front-runner for the Heisman Trophy, was the preseason choice for Big 12 defensive player of the year and he certainly didn’t disappoint. He led the Big 12 in passes defended with 15 (four interceptions, 11 passes broken up), despite rarely being targeted in coverage. He also has 31 tackles and had a game-sealing forced fumble in an overtime victory against Baylor. Hunter is just the seventh conference defensive player of the year from CU and only the second in the last 32 years (Jordan Dizon, Big 12 in 2007). The only full-time two-way player in college football, Hunter also received honorable mention for offensive player of the year honors. He leads the Big 12 in receptions (92) and receiving touchdowns (14) and is second in receiving yards (1,152). Sanders is the first CU quarterback to be named first-team all-conference since Koy Detmer in 1996. A senior, Sanders leads the Big 12 in completion percentage (74.2%), passing yards (3,926), touchdown passes (35) and quarterback rating (168.79). He’s also the only quarterback in the country who ranks top five nationally in those four categories. Sanders is the seventh conference offensive player of the year from CU and the second in the last five seasons, joining running back Jarek Broussard (Pac-12, 2020). A transfer from Arizona State, Green led the Buffs and is tied for second in the Big 12 with 7.5 sacks. He’s also third in the conference with a team-high 12 tackles for loss. He also has 30 tackles, a team-high 12 QB hurries and two forced fumbles, as well as a blocked kick. Green is the first Buff to receive conference newcomer of the year honors since Dizon in 2004 in the Big 12. Linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green earned second-team honors, after posting 82 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and two interceptions. Eight other Buffs received honorable mention at the their positions: defensive backs Preston Hodge, DJ McKinney and Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig; defensive lineman Chidozie Nwankwo; offensive lineman Jordan Seaton; receiver LaJohntay Wester; kicker Alejandro Mata; and punter Mark Vassett. In addition, defensive end Taje McCoy received honorable mention for defensive freshman of the year; Nwankwo honorable mention for defensive lineman of the year; Seaton honorable mention for offensive freshman of the year; and Wester received honorable mention for offensive newcomer of the year. While CU took home the top player honors, Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham was named the Big 12 coach of the year. The 15th-ranked Sun Devils (10-2, 7-2) were projected to finish last in the conference, but will play Iowa State in the Big 12 title game on Saturday. BYU kicker Will Ferrin and Iowa State returner Jaylin Noel were named the co-special teams players of the year. ASU receiver Jordyn Tyson, a transfer from CU, was named the offensive newcomer of the year, and Sun Devils QB Sam Leavitt was the offensive freshman of the year. West Virginia’s Josiah Trotter is the defensive freshman of the year and his teammate, Wyatt Milum, is the offensive lineman of the year. Kansas State’s Brendan Mott was named the defensive lineman of the year. Texas Tech running back Tahj Brooks and Kansas QB Jalon Daniels were named the scholar-athletes of the year. Notable On Thursday, Sanders was named as one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, which honors the top quarterback in the country. It is the only one of the three main quarterback awards to take bowl games into consideration, and the winner will be announced in January. ... According to 247Sports, CU defensive lineman Rayyan Buell is entering the transfer portal. A transfer from Ohio this year, Buell was limited to four games this year because of injury and finished with three tackles and a QB hurry.‘Dictatorial’ father of Sara Sharif said daughter ‘brings smile to my face’
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NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Jayden Brown had 17 points in Cent. Conn. St.'s 64-56 victory against Binghamton on Sunday. Brown added eight rebounds for the Blue Devils (3-3). Jordan Jones scored 15 points and added five rebounds. Davonte Sweatman shot 3 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line to finish with 14 points. Tymu Chenery led the way for the Bearcats (2-5) with 16 points and four assists. Nehemiah Benson added 14 points and six rebounds for Binghamton. Gavin Walsh also had nine points and eight rebounds. NEXT UP Cent. Conn. St.'s next game is Sunday against UMass-Lowell at home. Binghamton squares off against Niagara on Friday. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated Press
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They seem like regular Israelis. Their profiles on Meta platforms or X are rich with content history and their Hebrew is flawless. In recent months, a new foreign influence network – likely Iranian in origin – has begun operating on social media aiming to incite division and demoralization in Israel, spread hatred toward ultra-Orthodox Jews, encourage violent protests and even promote refusal to serve in the IDF. This involves dozens of bots working in unison, making them harder than ever to identify. The " FakeReporter " organization, which investigated the network's activity, found that one of the main factors enabling these fake profiles to blend in with Israelis is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) . 6 View gallery Posts made by fake profiles on social media ( Photo: FakeReporter ) Using various AI tools, these bots communicate in perfect Hebrew, their profile pictures are modified to obscure their stolen origins and their operators easily create graphics that amplify the impact of the posts the bots promote. The goal: Dividing Israeli society The primary function of these profiles is to disseminate inciteful videos made by Hamas and Hezbollah, particularly during dramatic events such as attacks from Iran or after the dismissal of former defense minister Yoav Gallant. The content focuses on calls to end the war in Gaza, escalate protests to the point of violence, amplify public outrage over the hostage situation and heighten anger over ultra-Orthodox draft evasion . You may have encountered "Avraham Moshe" online – a profile with 2,400 followers and a profile picture of Swedish singer Maher Zain. This account is characterized by elaborate impersonation, fluent Hebrew and rich graphics. Or "Keren Ovadya," with 3,800 followers, whose profile features an image of a beating heart with Israel at its center and who intensively posts anti-Netanyahu content. 6 View gallery Fake picture made via AI ( Photo: FakeReporter ) The profile "Maya Li" changed its name to "Maya Lipschitz" after connections to fake accounts were exposed. The profile picture actually belongs to a Canadian high school student, though the posts claim the user spends significant time in Tel Aviv and occasionally confuses masculine and feminine terms. The profile picture of "Liyal Tal" is a sophisticated AI creation, altering facial features to make the original source untraceable. One of the most dangerous fake profiles uncovered operates under the name "Rebecca Elia." This account frequently changes its pictures and encourages users to join a Telegram group called "Patriotic Israelis." The group was created by a fake profile and disseminates Iranian propaganda and other inciteful content, alongside posts and comments from genuine, unsuspecting Israeli citizens. These are only a few examples. ‘The network reached hundreds of thousands of Israelis’ FakeReporter’s head Achiya Schatz explained in an interview with Ynet that: "This network has managed to reach hundreds of thousands of Israelis. It has a significant following and exposure, and some of its posts have stirred public discourse and significantly influenced conversations." 6 View gallery Inciting posts made by the network's bots ( Photo: FakeReporter ) "In one instance, a post by a fake user named 'Sara Aviram' gained massive reach after being shared by Israeli rapper and influencer 'The Shadow.' In another, an image of Netanyahu seemingly after an assassination attempt triggered reactions from right-wing influencers like Ben Assayag, making it spread further. Another example was a fake profile named 'Miriam Kozak,' which posted an AI-generated image of Netanyahu supposedly shooting a hostage. This, too, achieved wide spread reach and caused a stir online. Schatz added that the operators succeeded in their goal in all these cases: polarizing Israelis and intensifying internal hatred. Modus operandi: Infiltrating online groups According to the report, the network consists of about 60 profiles, mostly active on Facebook, which have produced over 18,000 social media posts so far. Most activity is concentrated within anti-government protest networks and campaigns for the return of Israeli hostages. Data revealed that the fake profiles' operators reached 979,000 Israelis in 89 anti-government protest groups. In 11 pro-Netanyahu groups, they reached another 121,000 Israelis. The result is grim: many of the fake messages disseminated by the network are warmly received by Israelis, shared, commented on and spark public uproar. In some cases, the fake profiles copy images and content from Israelis to amplify them. In others, they inject Iranian, Hamas and Hezbollah propaganda videos directly into Israeli discourse. 6 View gallery Inciting posts made by the network's bots ( Photo: FakeReporter ) On another front, fake profiles infiltrated 1,239 different Facebook groups for Israelis discussing various non-political topics, spanning languages like Hebrew, English, Spanish, Russian and even Amharic. FakeReporter identified a particular effort to infiltrate groups of Israelis abroad – 52 groups with over 1.2 million users. Schatz speculated that this might aim to gather information about these Israelis’ activities and behaviors, potentially for planning terror attacks. "People lower their defenses in such groups, feeling they’re in a private setting, making it easier to form connections and gather information," he explained. The fake personas created by this network have reached a masterful level. AI-generated alterations to photos make it nearly impossible to trace their origins. The operators use Israeli names for their bots, alter dates to fabricate history for their fake profiles and post content on varied topics like food or art to craft an authentic image. Schatz warned that the use of AI makes foreign influence much more dangerous: "AI has elevated foreign networks’ abilities – the fake profiles are more credible, the Hebrew is better and the content is more professional. 6 View gallery Post by fake profile ( Photo: FakeReporter ) “There's also an unprecedented amount of information – texts, images, posters and videos. Their ability to connect with Israelis has also increased alarmingly. They can train AI to engage with Israelis intimately, convincing and influencing them," he said. Schatz said that the identities of the network’s operators remain unknown, but there are hints about their origins. For instance, their promotion of Hamas and Hezbollah content or the appearance of a reversed question mark, commonly used in Persian. "It’s unclear whether they’re Iranians or their allies, but this is a foreign network linked to others we've identified in the past and deemed foreign by security bodies," he claimed. Social media platforms’ negligence Despite all this, it’s astonishing to discover that most of the fake profiles remain active, continuing to incite and divide Israelis. "This wouldn’t be happening if not for the platforms’ negligence,” Schatz said. “If they invested 10% of their profits into protecting us, things would look very different. The state, too, is obligated to protect its citizens online. Until that happens, civil organizations like ours are stepping in to help," he explained. 6 View gallery Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ( Photo: AP ) Get the Ynetnews app on your smartphone: Google Play : https://bit.ly/4eJ37pE | Apple App Store : https://bit.ly/3ZL7iNv To prevent more citizens from falling prey to these fake profiles, FakeReporter published a guide titled "How Not to Become an Iranian Agent." Its tips include: paying attention to language, gender and grammatical errors; examining the profile's history for signs of family or friends; and being cautious if the profile reaches out with offers or requests. Meta has yet to respond to the publication of this report. >WASHINGTON: Donald Trump learned a long time ago that photo opportunities could get him attention and that slapping his name on everything from skyscrapers to steaks could make him money. As a second-time presidential candidate and now the president-elect, he is marrying the two concepts faster than ever, tying the high-profile visuals of his political life to perfumes, watches, sneakers and digital trading cards. Everything around Trump has become something to monetize, including a moment of comity with Jill Biden, the first lady, at Notre Dame over the weekend. “Here are my new Trump Perfumes & Colognes!” Trump wrote on social media Sunday, along with a picture of his interaction with the faintly smiling first lady. “I call them Fight, Fight, Fight, because they represent us WINNING. Great Christmas gifts for the family.” Under the photo was another caption, an apparent dig at Biden: “A FRAGRANCE YOUR ENEMIES CAN’T RESIST!” Trump, in essence, used a civil moment with the first lady, a frequent critic, to sell fragrances that are “curated to capture the essence of success and determination,” according to the perfume website. 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(Trump still maintained more 50 licensing deals in his name, according to an analysis by The Washington Post.) This time, there is no such presumption of distance, only the churn of a conveyor belt spitting out one Trump product after another. On Monday, officials working for Trump did not immediately reply to a question about whether Trump would continue promoting products after being sworn in. With weeks until he takes office, Trump is capitalizing on the attention of his election victory, hawking fragrances and footwear to supporters who are in the mood to celebrate. There have been $299 “Trump Crypto President” sneakers on offer, along with $119 “Victory” cologne and $299 “First Lady” shoes. There is little information available about what materials the products are made from or where they are manufactured. And according to the products’ website, sales are final. When Trump ran in 2016, several of his branded products sold through the Trump Organization were made overseas, including sport coats made in India, suits made in Mexico and neckties made in China — business practices that were and are at odds with his current embrace of tariffs against economic competitors like Beijing. Trump’s daughter Ivanka was also criticized for selling products manufactured overseas. Trump does not appear to be a manufacturer of the perfumes, watches, sneakers and other items he has lent his name to. The playbook goes like this: Trump creates companies that function like bank accounts, allowing the people or companies making the products to pay him royalties for the cost of licensing his name. On his 2023 financial disclosure form, for example, a company Trump owns called “CIC Ventures LLC” reported income of $4.5 million for a book published by conservative publishing company Winning Team, which is owned, in part, by his son Donald Trump Jr. Also according to the disclosure, the elder Trump made $300,000 from a licensing partnership with LMA Productions, a company that produced a Bible endorsed by “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood. But unlike some of Trump’s earlier efforts, the identities of his current merchandise business partners are shielded through the creation of limited liability companies, which are structured to allow those partners to remain anonymous. At least two of the companies selling recently created Trump products were formed in Wyoming, a state home to strict privacy laws that shield the identities of LLC owners. 45Footwear, the company behind the $499 “Trump Won” sneakers and the “Fight Fight Fight” fragrances, was set up in January by Cloud Peak, a law firm based in Sheridan, Wyoming, that has formed more than 100,000 such businesses around the world. In July, Cloud Peak also set up a Sheridan-based LLC called TheBestWatchesOnEarth, which hawks gold-plated watches. For $899, supporters can buy one with an etching of the president-elect’s face. Reporters who have visited the Sheridan addresses for those companies have reported finding rural strip malls or buildings populated by unrelated businesses. Jordan Libowitz, vice president of communications for Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, said that this practice posed several ethical issues. “It’s a bit of a black box where the money’s coming in from,” he said, adding that people hoping to influence Trump could dump money toward one of his products. “We worry a lot about all the time he spends at Mar-a-Lago, around people trying to influence policy,” Libowitz said. “You show up and show him like, ‘Hey, I spent $100,000 on Trump watches.’ That’s going to get his attention.” Another concern is the speed and frequency with which Trump has unveiled new products before he assumes the presidency in just over a month. Without more information from the president-elect and his team, there is no way to know if Trump will try to monetize big moments in his presidency and where the money to produce those goods will come from. “Whatever norms he was responsive to before,” Libowitz said, “he does not seem particularly interested in them now.” (This article originally appeared in The New York Times) (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
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70 years ago, California executed a woman. Marcia Clark’s new book calls it unjust.