Title: Why Are Automakers More Inclined to Partner with Momenta Despite Huawei's Impressive Autonomous Driving Capabilities?Cancer, once seen as a disease of the elderly, is increasingly affecting younger individuals. This shift in age distribution is particularly noticeable in cases of gastric cancer, a malignancy of the stomach that can be deadly if not detected and treated early. The reasons behind the phenomenon of cancer becoming younger are complex and involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.As details continue to emerge about the alleged assassination plot, the healthcare industry as a whole is grappling with the implications of such a brazen act of violence. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the need for increased security protocols and crisis management strategies to protect individuals in positions of authority.The masked gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” a law enforcement official said Thursday. The gunman is still at large and a manhunt is underway. Here's the latest: Just minutes before the shooting, the suspect was seen on surveillance footage purchasing the two items from a nearby Starbucks. Both the water bottle and protein bar wrapper were later recovered from a trash can in the vicinity of the killing, according to a police spokesperson. They’ve been sent to the city’s medical examiner for expedited fingerprint testing. As the suspect remained at large Thursday afternoon, New York police were sorting through a growing number of leads coming in through a public hotline. Many have been unfounded, including a tip from a commuter who claimed to have spotted the shooter on a Long Island Rail Road train Wednesday evening. Police searched the train, but found no sign of the gunman. Members of the public have also provided police with several different names of people who bear a resemblance to the gunman — though they have yet to confirm the shooter’s identity. NYPD spokesperson Carlos Nieves urged anyone with information to contact the department “even if it seems trivial.” “We ask you to call the tip line because that little piece of information could be the missing piece of the puzzle that ties everything together,” he said. Users’ reactions — and in many cases jokes — populated comment sections teeming with frustration toward health insurers broadly and UnitedHealthcare in particular. “I would be happy to help look for the shooter but vision isn’t covered under my healthcare plan,” one comment read on Instagram. “Thoughts and prior authorizations!” wrote another user. Images released by police of a person they say is wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting match the lobby of the HI New York City hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Both feature a black-and-white checkered floor and a distinctive bench in the shape of a semicircle. Matheus Taranto, a guest at the hostel who’s visiting from Brazil, says he saw police at the lodging Wednesday evening. He said an officer wouldn’t let him access a bathroom where he wanted to brush his teeth. “I asked why, he was like, no, nothing happened,” said Taranto, 24. He didn’t connect the dots with the shooting until later. In Minnesota, police in the Minneapolis suburb of Maple Grove, where Thompson lived, said Thursday they believe a bomb threat on Wednesday night was a hoax. Maple Grove police put out a statement Thursday saying a “suspected swatting investigation” was underway. The department said it received a report of a bomb threat directed at two addresses around 7 p.m. CT Wednesday. The Minneapolis Bomb Squad and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office assisted, but investigators found no suspicions devices or other items. “The case is considered an active investigation, while the incident appears to be a hoax. No further comments will be made at this time,” the police statement said. Police reports provided to The Associated Press by the department show that officers made contact with family members at one of the homes and were told they had seen nothing suspicious and had received no direct threats. Back in Thompson’s home state of Minnesota, authorities were investigating a bomb threat that reportedly was made against his home Wednesday night, after his death. It was first reported by TMZ. City Prosecutor Andrew Draper confirmed to The Associated Press via email Thursday that he received an email Wednesday night “regarding a bomb threat. I reported it to the Maple Grove Police Department and do not have any additional information.” Maple Grove police officials did not immediately respond to requests for details Thursday. Local ATF spokesperson Ashlee Sherrill said: “ATF was made aware of the incident in Maple Grove last night, but no ATF resources were deployed. We are unable to confirm any further details.” A local FBI spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for information on the FBI’s involvement in the investigation. The words emblazoned on the ammunition used in the shooting – “deny,” “defend” and “depose” – were written in permanent marker, according to a law enforcement official. The official wasn’t authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. — Jake Offenhartz As of Thursday morning, police were still searching for the shooter. They released new photos of a person they said is wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting. The images match the lobby of the HI New York City hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, including its black-and-white checkered floor and a distinctive bench in the shape of a semi-circle. An employee at the hostel said police had visited but declined to provide further information. Danielle Brumfitt, a spokesperson for the lodging, said in an emailed statement that they are cooperating with the NYPD but can’t comment due to the active investigation. According to the official who spoke to AP about the ammunition messaging, investigators are running DNA and fingerprint analysis on items found near the shooting, including a water bottle, that they believe the suspect may have discarded. Additionally, they’re looking into whether the suspect had pre-positioned a bike as part of an escape plan. Doctors and patients have become particularly frustrated with prior authorizations, which are requirements that an insurer approve surgery or care before it happens. UnitedHealthcare was named in an October report detailing how the insurer’s prior authorization denial rate for some Medicare Advantage patients has surged in recent years. The report from the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations also named rivals Humana and CVS. Insurers say tactics like prior authorization are needed to limit unnecessary care and help control spiraling medical costs. Frustrations extend beyond the coverage of care. Expensive breakthrough medications to slow Alzheimer’s disease or help with obesity are frequently not covered or have coverage limits. In the U.S. health care system, patients get coverage through a mix of private insurers such as UnitedHealthcare and government-funded programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. That can prove particularly frustrating for doctors and patients because coverage often varies by insurer. Polls reflect those frustrations with the U.S. health care system in general and insurance companies in particular. About two-thirds of Americans said health insurance companies deserve “a lot of blame” for high health care costs, according to a KFF poll conducted in February . Thompson’s wife, Paulette Thompson, told NBC News that he told her “there were some people that had been threatening him.” She didn’t have details but suggested the threats may have involved issues with insurance coverage. Eric Werner, the police chief in the Minneapolis suburb where Thompson lived, said his department had not received any reports of threats against the executive. A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting — “deny,” “defend” and “depose” — echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. The three words were emblazoned on the ammunition a masked gunman used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Thursday. They’re similar to the phrase “delay, deny, defend” — the way some attorneys describe how insurers deny services and payment, and the title of a 2010 book that was highly critical of the industry. Police haven’t officially commented on the wording or any connection between them and the common phrase. But Thompson’s shooting and the messages on the ammunition have sparked outrage on social media and elsewhere, reflecting a deepening frustration Americans have over the cost and complexity of getting care. ▶ Read more about the messaging left behind by the shooter The New York Police Department released photos Thursday morning, asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured. Police say the person is wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. A Senate panel has been investigating how frequently three major insurers, including UnitedHealthcare, deny care to patients who are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. It has also investigated the use of artificial intelligence in deny those claims. Medicare Advantage is the private version of Medicare, which provides health insurance to millions of older Americans. The Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee’s report released earlier this year found that as UnitedHealthcare relied more on its automated system to review claims denials increased for post-acute treatment, which includes nursing home or rehabilitation care. The insurer denied nearly a quarter of claims, a rate that doubled over just a two-year period from 2020 to 2022. Joseph Kenny, the NYPD chief of detectives, says the shooter wore a black face mask, black-and-white sneakers and a distinctive gray backpack. He arrived outside the hotel about five minutes before UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson did, then waited and ignored other pedestrians before he approached Thompson from behind. After the assailant began to fire, his 9 mm pistol jammed but he quickly fixed it and kept firing, Kenny said, another sign of the shooter’s professionalism. “From watching the video, it does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” Kenny said. The hostels were on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and police were following a tip that the suspect may have stayed at one of the residences, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation. The official requested anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the ongoing search. According to an employee of Kama Central Park, two detectives arrived at the hostel at 7 a.m. Thursday with a photo of the shooter and asked staff if they recognized the man. They did not, the employee said, and the detectives left soon after. An employee at the nearby HI New York City hostel also confirmed that police had visited the location Thursday, but declined to provide further information. — Jake Offenhartz New York Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday the shooter used a silencer — something he’d never encountered in his 22 years as a police officer. “In all of my years in law enforcement I have never seen a silencer before,” Adams, a retired NYPD captain, said in an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “And so that was really something that was shocking to us all.” The masked gunman used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” a law enforcement official said Thursday. The official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. The words on the ammunition may have been a reference to strategies insurance companies use to try to avoid paying claims. Investigators recovered several 9 mm shell casings from outside the hotel, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny had said earlier. — Mike Balsamo, Jake Offenhartz and Michael R. Sisak The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, one of the nation’s largest insurers, was killed Wednesday in midtown Manhattan in what police described as a targeted attack by a shooter outside a hotel where the company was holding a conference. ▶ Read more about the key things to know about the fatal attack
Former officials urge closed-door Senate hearings on Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for intel chiefThe highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA6) has grabbed the attention of numerous industry peers, each carefully monitoring rumors and updates to prevent any potential clashes with their own major releases. As one of the most iconic and successful video game franchises of all time, GTA has cultivated a dedicated fan base and generated immense excitement with each new installment. With Rockstar Games remaining tight-lipped about the official launch date of GTA6, other game developers and publishers are on high alert to safeguard their own projects from being overshadowed or directly competing with this gaming giant.
In recent months, the city of Damascus, the capital of Syria, has experienced a relative lull in large-scale conflict despite being surrounded by areas of intense fighting. While the Syrian civil war continues to rage on in other parts of the country, Damascus has managed to maintain a sense of stability, with no major battles taking place within the city limits.Pride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come out
Steelers QB Russell Wilson is spreading the wealth on offenseFormer NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt might find a landing spot with an American League playoff team for 2025. Goldschmidt is drawing interest from the Detroit Tigers , according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The interest still appears to be preliminary at this stage, and no deal seems to be close. The Tigers are showing interest in free agent 1B Paul Goldschmidt, sources say. Goldschmidt, 37, is two years removed from winning the NL MVP. He hit 22 HR with a .716 OPS this year while playing in 154 games with the Cardinals. @MLBNetwork — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 9, 2024 Goldschmidt remains a vaunted power hitter, though his numbers have started to decline from his peak. He was limited to a .245 batting average and 22 home runs last season with the St. Louis Cardinals , and his .716 OPS was the worst single-season mark of his career. Given his age, that is a somewhat worrying drop, and one the Tigers would have to be wary of. On the other hand, Goldschmidt has been an above-average contributor for his entire career, and the Tigers certainly need right-handed power in their lineup. That is why they have also been linked to one of Goldschmidt’s former teammates . Goldschmidt’s value is likely down after a rough 2024, which might make it easier for the Tigers to land him on a short-term deal. This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.
The deployment of 5G EasyMacro in subway tunnels is poised to revolutionize the passenger experience by enabling a wide range of innovative services and applications. From location-based services and proximity marketing to enhanced security and surveillance systems, the technology opens up a plethora of possibilities for leveraging 5G connectivity to create a smarter and more connected underground transportation ecosystem.Arkansas Game & Fish 2025 license plate introduced
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Aidan Bouman threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Javion Phelps with 12 seconds left and South Dakota defeated FCS top-ranked North Dakota State 29-28 on Saturday to claim a share of its first Missouri Valley Football Conference championship. The Coyotes (9-2, 7-1) trailed 28-17 when Bouman threw deep to Jack Martens for a 40-yard touchdown with 3:22 remaining. They got the ball back with 1:16 left and six plays later Bouman was sacked. The Coyotes quickly lined up and Bouman found Phelps alone 2 yards shy of the end zone along the left sideline and he easily scored. South Dakota won its first game against the Bison in Vermillion since a four-overtime thriller in 2002. The Bison had won the last five meetings in the DakotaDome. The Coyotes took a 14-0 lead on two Travis Theis rushing touchdowns but the Bison (10-2, 7-1) tied the game with two scores in the final 2:26 of the first half, a 23-yard pass from Cam Miller to Braylon Henderson and a 3-yard TD run by Miller. Miller scored from 2 yards out late in the third quarter and CharMar Brown completed a 20-play, 99-yard drive that took nearly 11 minutes with a 1-yard score for a 28-17 Bison lead with just over four minutes to go. Bouman was 18-of-30 for 271 yards and two touchdowns. Miller was 9-of-21 passing with one touchdown and he rushed for 82 yards and another score. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25In conclusion, the recent surge in growth stocks in the post-market trading is a testament to the enduring appeal of technological innovation as a driver of economic growth and value creation. With policy support and market dynamics aligning in favor of growth stocks, investors can be confident in the long-term prospects of companies that are able to innovate and adapt to the ever-changing technological landscape. As we look to the future, it is clear that the relentless march of technological innovation will continue to shape the investment landscape, with growth stocks poised to play a central role in driving market returns and economic growth.
Inter Milan, the reigning Serie A champions, are no strangers to success. Led by the experienced and tactically astute manager, Simone Inzaghi, the Nerazzurri have set their sights on retaining the domestic title and making a deep run in the Champions League. With formidable talents like Romelu Lukaku, Lautaro Martinez, and Nicolo Barella, Inter Milan boast a strong squad capable of competing at the highest level.Moreover, the show also highlights the importance of preserving traditional forms of storytelling and oral literature. By featuring local writers and storytellers from Hainan, "Reading on the Island" pays homage to the island's rich cultural heritage and encourages viewers to explore the unique narratives that are woven into the fabric of the community. Through traditional folk tales and historical accounts, audiences are reminded of the importance of storytelling as a means of preserving and passing down our collective memories.
More than two weeks after Portland’s first multi-winner ranked choice City Council election , it’s clear who all dozen members will be, according to near final results released Wednesday. Jamie Dunphy, a former City Hall staffer and local director of advocacy for the American Cancer Society, clinched the third and final council seat in east Portland’s District 1, besting businessman and public safety advocate Terrence Hayes. High-ranking Multnomah County official Eric Zimmerman, meanwhile, prevailed over Portland bike cop Eli Arnold in District 4, which encompasses all of the city’s west side and Southeast Portland’s Eastmoreland and Sellwood neighborhoods, according to an analysis by The Oregonian/OregonLive. OREGON ELECTION 2024: Live Results Page | Election Live Updates In results tallied as of Wednesday afternoon, Dunphy led Hayes by 791 votes. That was up from a 777-vote lead a week earlier. Similarly, Zimmerman built up a lead of 840 votes over Arnold as of Wednesday afternoon. That was a hair larger than his lead of 800 votes a week earlier. The pair will join 10 other candidates previously declared winners by The Oregonian/OregonLive. Those include environmental and social advocate Candace Avalos and former Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith in District 1; and former city policy manager Sameer Kanal, policy strategist and longtime union leader Elana Pirtle-Guiney and current Portland Commissioner Dan Ryan in North and Northeast Portland’s District 2. They also include school teacher Tiffany Koyama-Lane, state lobbyist Angelita Morrillo and former Portland Commissioner Steve Novick in Southeast Portland’s District 3; and former TriMet official Oliva Clark and economist Mitch Green in District 4. All new members of the City Council will take office in January alongside newly elected Portland Mayor Keith Wilson. -- Shane Dixon Kavanaugh covers Portland city government and politics, with a focus on accountability and watchdog reporting. Reach him at 503-294-7632 Email at skavanaugh@oregonian.com Follow him on X or on Bluesky @shanedkavanaugh
While results on the pitch have been somewhat inconsistent, Tottenham's hierarchy remains fully behind Espirito Santo and his vision for the team. The club's leadership recognizes the need for patience and stability as they look to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for top honors in the Premier League.VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his fellow premiers and the federal government have hatched a game plan to fight U.S. tariffs, with conservative premiers lobbying Republican counterparts, left-leaning provincial leaders courting the Democrats, and Ottawa focusing on president-elect Donald Trump. The premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talked about using their political diversity and connections to thwart the prospect of Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, Eby said Thursday in a year-end interview. He said it was discussed that conservative premiers Danielle Smith in Alberta, Doug Ford in Ontario and Nova Scotia's Tim Houston are well-placed to lobby Republican governors and business leaders. Eby said as a New Democrat he will likely have more in common with Democrat governors and business leaders from the West Coast states. "I can easily have conversations with governors and businesses down the West Coast of the U.S., where we have close relationships and our politics are very similar," he said. "Premier Smith can have conversations with Republican governors. That would be more challenging for me, and (she) would have more connections potentially with the Trump administration than an NDP administration in B.C. would." He said a meeting last week between the premiers and Trudeau discussed Canada's diversity of representation, and how it could bring leverage and advantages in tariff talks. "It's interesting, there was a lot of talk about what unity means in terms of Canada's response to the tariffs," he said. "There's obviously a diversity of views around the Council of the Federation table of all the premiers. Certainly, mine is not the same as Premier Smith's or Premier Ford's or Premier Houston's, and that diversity of views is actually potentially a significant strength for us as we enter into these discussions." Eby also said he was prepared to appear on American's right-leaning Fox News TV network, as did premiers Ford and Smith. "Anything that I can do to support the national effort to protect the families in Canada from the impact of tariffs and also families in the U.S. from those unjustified tariffs," he said. "Absolutely, if I thought it was helpful." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 5, 2024. Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press
Petro decorates Mujica with Colombia's highest distinctionBarcelona Football Club has found itself embroiled in a transfer saga that is sending shockwaves through the world of football. The club had reportedly agreed on a transfer fee totaling a staggering 62 million for young prodigy Ormo, but complications have arisen that could potentially scupper the deal.
To navigate through this potential obstacle, Inter Milan will need to maintain focus, consistency, and resilience throughout the season. The team must continue to work on their tactical approach, team cohesion, and mental strength to overcome the challenges posed by SS Lazio and other top teams in the league.