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What is it like ordering take-out on the Great Wall? Check out this video and follow American host Michael Kurtagh to explore the wonders of drone powered delivery! Experience the innovative development of China's drone industry in multiple application scenarios such as logistics distribution, emergency rescue, and Great Wall protection, and look forward to a smarter, greener, and more interconnected world. Our journey begins at the Badaling section of the Great Wall in China's capital Beijing. There, a drone delivery service can provide food and refreshments for Great Wall visitors with just a few clicks on their phones. The mix of one of the world's most important historical landmarks with such innovative cutting-edge technology creates a truly one-of-a-kind combination. After enjoying our drone-delivered snack, a visit to the Beijing UAV Science and Technology Museum is in order. There we explore a great deal more about the Chinese drone industry, and get to see many models of different drones while learning about all their different uses. We even get to try flying a drone! Finally, we end our experience with a visit to the Badaling Airport to check out something a little bit bigger than a drone. Drones are only part of China's innovative technologies focusing on the low-altitude economy, and we would be remiss to miss out on one of the most exciting ones: helicopters! Watch as we take to the sky to explore how the low-altitude economy can offer many more opportunities in industries like tourism. Chinese innovation in drones and the low-altitude economy is already making a positive impact on the lives of regular people today, and we will certainly wait with excitement and anticipation to see what continued innovation in this sector will bring to the world.Revolutionary Shift! Game Pass Unlocks Monster Hunter Wilds
California has enough problems without making people endure political stunts. That’s just what the California Air Resource Board did by providing a subsidy up to $2,000 to buy an electric bike, part of the California E-Bike Incentive Project. That’s the average price of a new e-bike, according to REI. The idea is to get people out of gas-guzzling cars and onto bikes to reduce climate change. Costing $3 million for just 1,500 grants, the application deadline was Dec. 18, but the website announced soon there will be new application windows. Applicants must apply online, be a California resident 18 or older and earn a household income less than the 300% of the federal poverty level, currently $93,600 for a family of four. According to the website of the program, “Applicants who either live in a disadvantaged community or low-income community” or who “have an income at or below 225% of” the federal poverty line will be prioritized for the subsidy. CARB is very proud of itself for this program. “By using e-bikes, people can get around and meet everyday needs while improving air quality,” said Steven Cliff, CARB’s executive officer, in a press release. “Prioritizing equity and access is key as we work to achieve our zero-emissions goals, and this incentive program will support those efforts by helping e-bikes be part of the solution.” For all the buzzwords, though, it’s obvious there isn’t really much to this program. The gimmick will bring “imperceptible impact on environmental outcomes,” Mark Scribner told us; he’s the senior transportation policy analyst at the Los Angeles-based Reason Foundation. “This is political posturing. It confers private benefits on recipients, but will fail a social cost-benefit test.” That’s right. Statista Market Insights estimates 1.6 million e-bikes were sold nationally in 2024. There’s no breakout, but equivalent sales in California could be 192,000. The 1,500 e-bike grants, if all are for purchases above that amount, would goose sales just 0.78%. Another issue is safety. A July study by UCSF found, “Electric Scooter and Bike Accidents Are Soaring Across the U.S.” From 2017-22, e-bike injuries doubled each year, while e-scooter injuries rose 45%. Co-lead author Adrian Fernandez, MD, chief resident with the UCSF Department of Urology, called the findings “an urgent need for added safety measures.” Last July, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1774, which banned devices to make the e-bikes go faster than the 28 mph limit currently allowed by law. But the devices could be brought in from other states. Another problem is kids riding e-bikes irresponsibly. Although underage for the grants, kids obviously will be driving many of the subsidized e-bikes. We’ll examine the new safety bills as they come. But CARB should put the brakes on subsidizing expensive e-bikes that won’t do anything for the climate but might help put a few more people in the hospital. If government officials want to spend their own money helping people buy e-bikes, fine. But government shouldn’t be wasting time and money with efforts like this.Some quotations from Jimmy Carter . We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Our government can express the highest common ideals of human beings — if we demand of government true standards of excellence. At this Bicentennial time of introspection and concern, we must demand such standards. — “Why Not the Best?” I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry. — “Why Not the Best?” Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery.” I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something that God recognizes I will do — and I have done it — and God forgives me for it. But that doesn’t mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. — Interview, November 1976 Playboy. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. — Inaugural address, January 1977. It’s clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation and recession. ... All the legislation in the world can’t fix what’s wrong with America. ... It is a crisis of confidence. — So-called “malaise” speech, July 1979. But we know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges. For this generation, ours, life is nuclear survival; liberty is human rights; the pursuit of happiness is a planet whose resources are devoted to the physical and spiritual nourishment of its inhabitants. — Farewell Address, January 1981. We appreciate the past. We are grateful for the present and we’re looking forward to the future with great anticipation and commitment. — October 1986, at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. — December 2002, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Fundamentalists have become increasingly influential in both religion and government, and have managed to change the nuances and subtleties of historic debate into black-and-white rigidities and the personal derogation of those who dare to disagree. ... The influence of these various trends poses a threat to many of our nation’s historic customs and moral commitments, both in government and in houses of worship. — From 2005 book “Our Endangered Values.” I think that this breakthrough by Barack Obama has been remarkable. When he made his speech (on race) a few months ago in Philadelphia, I wept. I sat in front of the television and cried, because I saw that as the most enlightening and transforming analysis of racism and a potential end of it that I ever saw in my life. — August 2008, commenting on then-Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy. I think it’s based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president. ... No matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect. — September 2009, reacting to Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of “You lie!” during a speech to Congress by President Barack Obama. I’m still determined to outlive the last guinea worm. — 2010, on The Carter Center’s work to eradicate guinea worm disease. You know how much I raised to run against Gerald Ford? Zero. You know how much I raised to run against Ronald Reagan? Zero. You know how much will be raised this year by all presidential, Senate and House campaigns? $6 billion. That’s 6,000 millions. — September 2012, reacting to the 2010 “Citizens United” U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting unlimited third-party political spending. I have become convinced that the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls, largely caused by a false interpretation of carefully selected religious texts and a growing tolerance of violence and warfare, unfortunately following the example set during my lifetime by the United States. — From 2014 book “A Call to Action.” I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the United States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well. We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned. — March 2014, commenting on U.S. intelligence monitoring after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks We accept self-congratulations about the wonderful 50th anniversary - which is wonderful - but we feel like Lyndon Johnson did it and we don’t have to do anything anymore. — April 2014, commenting on racial inequality during a celebration of the Civil Rights Act’s 40th anniversary. I had a very challenging question at Emory (University) the other night: “How would you describe the United States of America today in one word?” And I didn’t know what to say for a few moments, but I finally said, “Searching.” I think the country in which we live is still searching for what it ought to be, and what it can be, and I’m not sure we’re making much progress right at this moment. — October 2014 during a celebration of his 90th birthday. The life we have now is the best of all. We have an expanding and harmonious family, a rich life in our church and the Plains community, and a diversity of projects at The Carter Center that is adventurous and exciting. Rosalynn and I have visited more than 145 countries, and both of us are as active as we have ever been. We are blessed with good health and look to the future with eagerness and confidence, but are prepared for inevitable adversity when it comes. — From 2015 book, “A Full Life.”
Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flightsIf you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It’s rare for the NFL to schedule regular-season games for a Saturday, but when it happens, it’s a big deal! For Week 17, there’s an NFL triple-header on Saturday, Dec. 28 with all three games broadcasting on the NFL Network . If you want to catch all of the hard-hitting action, the best way to watch online is with Sling TV . Who’s Playing During the NFL Triple-Header? The first game features the Los Angeles Chargers battling the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Kick off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on the NFL Network. As for the second game, the NFL has the Denver Broncos taking on the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a start time of 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT. The game airs on the NFL Network. The final game of the triple-header has the Arizona Cardinals playing against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on the NFL Network. Thankfully, even without cable, you don’t have to miss any of the action. You can access all of these NFL games set for Saturday, Dec. 28 online with Sling TV . How to Watch the NFL Triple-Header Online: Livestream Football Games Without Cable Scroll down and check out how to stream the NFL triple-header, below: Sling TV Sling is one of the best options for affordable live streaming with the Sling Blue package, which is going for half off your first month of service. The package includes the NFL Network for the NFL triple-header on Saturday, Dec. 28, as well as added analysis and commentary. Please note: Pricing and channel availability are subject to your local TV market. Learn more about Sling TV’s pricing here . In addition, NFL fans can get the Sports Extra package to the Sling Blue for an extra $11/month to gain access to the NFL RedZone network. Learn more about the Sling Sports Extra add-on here .
Microchip Technology Incorporated ( NASDAQ:MCHP – Get Free Report ) saw some unusual options trading on Friday. Stock traders acquired 11,939 put options on the company. This is an increase of 49% compared to the typical daily volume of 7,986 put options. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Microchip Technology Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Franklin Resources Inc. raised its holdings in Microchip Technology by 30.2% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 3,347,643 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $264,430,000 after buying an additional 776,408 shares during the period. Synovus Financial Corp increased its position in shares of Microchip Technology by 9.6% during the third quarter. Synovus Financial Corp now owns 70,644 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $5,672,000 after acquiring an additional 6,191 shares in the last quarter. Tidal Investments LLC raised its holdings in shares of Microchip Technology by 3.2% during the third quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 36,267 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $2,912,000 after acquiring an additional 1,108 shares during the period. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB lifted its position in Microchip Technology by 16.6% in the 3rd quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB now owns 60,394 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $4,849,000 after acquiring an additional 8,592 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arvest Bank Trust Division acquired a new position in Microchip Technology in the 3rd quarter worth $223,000. 91.51% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Microchip Technology Stock Performance Shares of NASDAQ:MCHP opened at $58.34 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $31.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.80 and a beta of 1.50. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $66.60 and its 200 day simple moving average is $77.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a current ratio of 0.88 and a quick ratio of 0.48. Microchip Technology has a fifty-two week low of $55.27 and a fifty-two week high of $100.57. Microchip Technology Increases Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 6th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 22nd were issued a dividend of $0.455 per share. This represents a $1.82 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 22nd. This is a boost from Microchip Technology’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. Microchip Technology’s payout ratio is 127.27%. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on MCHP shares. Piper Sandler lowered their target price on shares of Microchip Technology from $100.00 to $85.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 6th. Evercore ISI reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $95.00 price objective (down from $101.00) on shares of Microchip Technology in a research note on Wednesday, November 6th. KeyCorp cut their target price on shares of Microchip Technology from $95.00 to $90.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, December 3rd. StockNews.com upgraded Microchip Technology from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, December 13th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price target on shares of Microchip Technology from $100.00 to $90.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, November 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating and fourteen have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Microchip Technology currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $89.63. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on MCHP About Microchip Technology ( Get Free Report ) Microchip Technology Incorporated engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company offers general purpose 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit mixed-signal microcontrollers; 32-bit embedded mixed-signal microprocessors; and specialized microcontrollers for automotive, industrial, computing, communications, lighting, power supplies, motor control, human machine interface, security, wired connectivity, and wireless connectivity applications. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Microchip Technology Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Microchip Technology and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Mumbai: For years, Maratha strong man Sharad Pawar has been a key player in Maharashtra's politics - whether it was in the ruling party or in opposition, Pawar has always shown his 'Power'. The outcome of the 2024 Maharashtra assembly polls, however, raises some tough questions about the political future of Sharad Pawar and his faction of the NCP. Assembly Election Results Live Updates Maharashtra Election Results Jharkhand Election Results Bypoll Election Results The NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) contested in 87 seats and, as of Saturday late evening, has won or is leading in just 10 - a win percentage of just 11%. This was one of the worst performances ever for Pawar. In the runup to the Maharashtra assembly polls, Pawar had taken it on himself to defeat all the NCP rebels who had joined his nephew, Ajit Pawar . In the 87 seats where this NCPSP put up candidates, 43 were against those of the Ajit-led NCP. Sharad Pawar himself chose the candidates for each seat. Playing the caste card, he picked several Maratha candidates to take on the Ajit Pawar rebels to ride the Maratha caste anger. He chose his grandnephew, Yugendra Pawar, to take on Ajit Pawar. Pawar Sr had begun campaigning against all the rebels much before the assembly polls, yet in the end it did not matter much. Ajit Pawar won by a margin of more than a lakh votes. Also, most of Ajit Pawar's candidates won against those of the NCPSP, from Dilip Walse Patil to Dhananjay Munde. This results have led to many questions about how long Pawar would manage to remain relevant. "He is 83 years old. 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Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83Hosts New Zealand will try to come back into the series when they take on England in the 2nd Test match. The New Zealand vs England 2nd Test starts on Friday, December 06 and will be played at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The NZ vs ENG 2nd Test 2024 has a start time of 03:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). Sony Sports Network is the official broadcaster for the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test series. The NZ vs ENG 2nd Test 2024 will be telecast live on the Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD TV channels. Fans can tune into the SonyLIV mobile app and website to watch the New Zealand vs England 2nd Test match online but users will have to pay a subscription fee. Amazon Prime Video will also provide NZ vs ENG live streaming online but a subscription is needed. Harry Brook Emerges As Threat to Joe Root’s Top Spot, Climbs up to Number Two Position on Latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings 2024 for Batsmen. 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Penix, the eighth overall pick in this year's draft, was supposed to serve as Cousins' understudy for a year or two, a plan that was scuttled when Cousins quickly lost the zip and accuracy on his passes and his grip on the starting job. It was hard to argue with making the change after Cousins had nine picks and one touchdown pass in his last five starts — but it was a daring move nonetheless with the Falcons trailing first-place Tampa Bay by a single game with three weeks left. Penix made the move pay off with a solid first NFL start in the Falcons' 34-7 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday that bolstered Atlanta's playoff hopes , and the Falcons (8-7) moved back into first place in the NFC South with the Buccaneers' loss at Dallas on Sunday night. The left-hander was not at all overwhelmed by the moment, completing 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards — numbers that would’ve been better if not for at least three dropped passes, one of which Kyle Pitts bobbled right into the hands of a New York defender for Penix’s lone interception. “He went out and played almost flawless football,” coach Raheem Morris said. Cousins will almost certainly be looking for his fourth team in 2025. If the Falcons cut ties as expected, they'll have paid Cousins $90 million for 14 games. Cousins' career earnings are about $321 million and his record is 84-77-2, including a 1-3 mark in the playoffs and 7-7 this season. In the spirit of expedited judgments, let's take a gander at how other quarterbacks have fared with their new teams in 2024. The Pittsburgh Steelers landed the biggest bargain of the season in Wilson, whom they signed for the veteran's minimum of $1.21 million, leaving his former team, the Denver Broncos, on the hook for the remaining $37.79 million of his 2024 salary. Wilson's calf injury in camp forced the Steelers to start Justin Fields, who went 4-2 before Mike Tomlin made the risky switch to Wilson, who's gone 6-3 with 15 TD throws and four interceptions. With the Steelers (10-5) playoff-bound, Wilson will make his first postseason appearance since 2020. The only question is whether it'll be at home as AFC North champ or on the road as a wild-card. They're tied with the Ravens atop the division but currently own the tiebreaker. This was expected to be a rebuilding year in Minnesota after the Vikings lost Cousins in free agency. They signed Darnold, the third overall pick in 2018, to a $10 million, one-year contract and drafted national champion J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick. McCarthy tore the meniscus in his right knee during the preseason opener and has undergone two surgeries, opening the way for Darnold's breakthrough season. Darnold brought a 21-35 career record with him to Minneapolis and all he's done is go 13-2 while setting career highs with 32 touchdown passes, 3,776 passing yards and a 67.2% completion percentage. The Vikings are tied with the Lions atop the packed NFC North and the division crown could come down to Minnesota's season finale at Detroit on Jan. 5. The Las Vegas Raiders signed Minshew to a two-year, $25 million contract and he beat out incumbent Aidan O'Connell for the starting gig. But he only went 2-7 and sustained a season-ending broken collarbone in a Week 12 loss to the Broncos, opening the door for O'Connell (1-4) to return. The Raiders' 19-14 win over Jacksonville on Sunday snapped a 10-game skid but might have taken them out of the Shedeur Sanders sweepstakes. They are 3-12, a game behind the Giants (2-13), who jettisoned QB Daniel Jones less than two years after signing him to a four-year, $160 million contract and have gone with Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito instead. The Chicago Bears had high hopes after drafting Williams with the No. 1 overall pick, but it might turn out that the second QB taken — Washington's Jayden Daniels — is better than the first as was the case last year when C.J. Stroud outperformed Carolina's Bryce Young. Williams has a terrific TD-to-INT ratio of 19-5, but the Bears are 4-11 and have lost nine in a row. Their last win came way back on Oct. 13 against Jacksonville. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU has led the Washington Commanders (10-5) to the cusp of their first playoff appearance since 2020. His bolstered his Rookie of the Year credentials with a five-TD performance Sunday in leading the Commanders to a 36-33 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. For the year, Daniels has 22 TD throws and eight interceptions. The former Auburn and Oregon star hasn't looked much like a rookie after starting an NCAA QB record 61 times in college. The Broncos (9-6) could snap an eight-year playoff drought with a win Sunday at Cincinnati thanks to Nix's steady play , Sean Payton's exhaustive guidance and Denver's traditionally stingy defense. Nix was drafted 12th overall after the Broncos released Wilson despite a a whopping $85 million dead money charge on top of the $37.79 million they're paying Wilson to play for Pittsburgh this year. With 22 TDs and 11 interceptions, Nix has almost matched Russell's win total (11-19) in his two seasons in Denver. AP Sports Writer Paul Newberry in Atlanta contributed to this report. Behind the Call analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL during the season. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl