The smooth progress of the 2nm chip trial production phase is another encouraging development for TSMC. The company's advanced manufacturing processes and state-of-the-art production facilities have played a key role in ensuring the successful fabrication of these cutting-edge chips. The trial production phase serves as a critical testing ground for the technology, allowing TSMC to fine-tune its processes and optimize the chip design for mass production.How about those Bears , everybody? To put a finer point on it: Will they ever win again? In this week’s “Polling Place,” your home for Sun-Times sports polls on the social platform X, we asked what the Bears’ record will be after the 17-game season. They’re 4-6 heading into Sunday’s game against the Vikings at Soldier Field. “Could be 7-10, but probably 6-11,” @JeffreyCanalia commented. “All these choices are pathetic,” @JTurco60 wrote. “What a freaking embarrassment from top to bottom.” Next, we asked about the Bulls ’ projected season win total of 291⁄2. Over or under? “Over,” @DeyoSahler replied. “The East is bad, and the team plays hard. Young guys will carry them even if [Zach] LaVine and [Nikola] Vucevic are traded.” Finally, got any plans for New Year’s Eve? We asked if you’d go to the Blackhawks’ Winter Classic game at Wrigley Field that night if offered a free ticket. “Saying no to this is crazy work,” according to @arrosen76. “I’d pay $100 not to have to go,” @TheChrisSchultz wrote. On to the polls: Poll No. 1: Some are saying the Bears (4-6) might not win another game. With seven to go, predict their final record. Upshot: Bears fans, bless ’em, somehow keep getting out of bed on Sundays anyway. Poll No. 2: The over/under on wins for the Bulls (who are 6-10 with 66 games left) is 291⁄2. What are you taking? Upshot: One of these years, the Bulls will have a team we all can’t help but be excited about. OK, fine, one of these decades. Poll No. 3: If you were offered a free ticket to the Blackhawks-Blues Winter Classic game at Wrigley Field on New Year’s Eve, would you go? Upshot: Just so everyone knows, this New Year’s gala is black-tie optional. Alas, it’s also Blackhawks-score-a-goal optional.
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Maresca led the Foxes to the Sky Bet Championship title last season before joining Chelsea over the summer. Leicester famously toasted their improbable Premier League success in 2016 with an impromptu bash at Vardy’s house. But the venue for last April’s party was not at the striker’s abode, but at Maresca’s house when the players turned up unannounced at 2am. Maresca recalled: “The best present I had from last season was when we got promoted and they arrived at my home. All the team. “This showed the connection between the players; they could go for a party at a different place but they all arrived at my home. It was a fantastic connection and I will always be thankful for them. “I was at home celebrating with my staff and my family and about two o’clock in the morning all the squad was there. We celebrated all together. Last night at Enzo’s 🏡 💙 pic.twitter.com/dqP8BFsDn3 — Leicester City (@LCFC) April 27, 2024 “When I was a player and I won things I never thought to go to the manager’s home. That shows the connection.” Similarly to when they clinched the Premier League crown, Leicester were not actually playing when they found out they were promoted after Leeds lost at QPR. “To be honest I was at home watching the game and when it finished all the staff came over – and later the players,” added the Italian. “They didn’t knock on the door, they were in the garden and knocked on the window. What time did they leave? I don’t remember.” Vardy might not be having a party at the end of this season but he is still banging in the goals at 37 and Maresca rates the striker even more highly than England’s two top goalscorers – Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney. “People don’t realise how good he is,” added Maresca. “I know England have been quite lucky because of Kane and Rooney, this type of striker, they are fantastic. “But Jamie is, if you ask me, the best one.” Maresca returns to the King Power Stadium for the first time with Chelsea on Saturday, but he will be without captain Reece James due to a hamstring problem.[City Official's Title]The outlook for next year's fiscal and monetary policies points towards a more proactive and accommodative approach to navigating the economic landscape. While challenges persist, the commitment to implementing bold measures demonstrates a resolve to foster resilience and prosperity. As we embark on this journey, let us embrace the potential for positive change and welcome the opportunities that lie ahead. Stay tuned for further updates on the evolving fiscal and monetary policy landscape in the upcoming year.
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Fogging Machine Global Market Predicted to Exceed $12.7 Billion by 2028In a recent incident involving the mysterious disappearance of a female postgraduate student, prominent Chinese journalist Hu Xijin expressed criticism towards the police for their use of the term "sheltered" in their public announcement. The choice of this word has sparked controversy and raised questions about the sensitivity and seriousness with which law enforcement agencies handle cases involving missing persons.
World Don't miss out on the headlines from World. Followed categories will be added to My News. “Wanted” posters bearing the names and photos of murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and other high-profile heath insurance executives have begun popping up in the city where he was shot dead. Videos shared on social media showed “wanted” signs plastered on scaffolding and green boxes featuring a big red X over Mr Thompson’s face appeared on the corner of Canal Street and Centre Street in Lower Manhattan. The posters appear to have cropped up sometime through this week. A 'wanted' poster featuring murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson spotted in Manhattan this week. Picture: TikTok/@bbq_lady Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down Mr Thompson. Picture: Pennsylvania State Police Department/AFP Other posters featuring the faces of Optum CEO Heather Cianfrocco and UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty were seen on green scaffolding on Wall Street, according to video. The posters warn that “HEALTH CARE CEOS SHOULD NOT FEEL SAFE” and include “DENY... DEFEND... DEPOSE” — the three words found on the bullets allegedly shot by Luigi Mangione, who is accused of gunning down Mr Thompson outside a Midtown hotel last week. The “hit lists” are considered a fearmongering social media stunt to incite hysteria, sources told the New York Post , adding that there’s no actual person with a hit list. Brian Thompson. Picture: UnitedHealth Group Remains of the posters on Canal Street were torn down by noon on Wednesday, local time. Mangione’s manifesto, recovered when he was arrested in Pennsylvania Monday, revealed that he targeted Mr Thompson over his disillusionment with US healthcare and health insurance companies. Social media reactions to the brazen assassination have been shockingly sympathetic — leading police to fear extremists may consider Mangione a “martyr’’ and pick up his cause, sources told The Post . Chilling video shows the gunman shooting at United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Picture: New York Post Authorities believe corporate executives nationwide may face an “elevated threat” as a result, the sources said. Mangione’s supporters have already raised tens of thousands of dollars toward his defence funds in the shocking Manhattan slaying that left Mr Thompson, a father of two, dead. The murder has also spawned a stream of merchandise sympathetic towards the 26-year-old being sold by online retailers, forcing Amazon to pull them from its website. Gifts like T-shirts, sweatshirts and other goods with “Deny Defend Depose” have been popping up on websites like Amazon, TikTok and eBay. Other Mangione-themed items with “Free Luigi” written on them have been put up for sale for the killer’s admirers. This article originally appeared on the New York Post and was reproduced with permission More Coverage ‘Intimate’: New details on alleged CEO killer Ronny Reyes - The New York Post Bombshell claim about mystery drone wave Frank Chung Originally published as Chilling posters spring up in NYC after CEO shot dead More related stories News ‘Had to’: What alleged killer really wanted What’s purported to be Luigi Mangione’s full manifesto – detailing his decision to fatally shoot CEO Brian Thompson – has been published online. Read more National Major blow to Australia-Israel relationship after UN vote The Albanese government has sensationally voted in favour of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza at the UN, in a move likely to affect the relationship with Israel. Read more
The Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Birmingham Chapter Mr. Prince Kwadwo Osei, has praised the leadership of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for selecting Berekum Holy Family Hospital in the Bono Region as one of the facilities offering free dialysis sessions under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). In a statement issued from his base in Birmingham, Mr. Osei lauded the initiative ledChief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), led by Dr. DaCosta Aboagye, describing it as both strategic and timely. He highlighted the significance of the decision, emphasizing that it would alleviate the burden on patients with renal issues in the Bono Region who previously had to travel to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Ashanti Region for treatment. “The proximity of Berekum to Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, makes this choice an excellent one, as it will serve patients not only within Bono but also in parts of the Ahafo and Northern Regions,” he noted. Mr. Osei, affectionately known as One-in-Town, acknowledged that when Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia announced the free dialysis policy under the NHIS, many dismissed it as mere campaign rhetoric. However, he pointed out that its successful implementation on December 1, 2024, demonstrates the government’s commitment to delivering on its promises. He further credited Dr. Bawumia’s leadership and vision, stating, “Social intervention policies like this are among the reasons why Dr. Bawumia stands out as the best choice for Ghana. His track record as the most performing Vice President in Ghana’s political history, coupled with his unblemished integrity, makes him the ideal candidate for the December 7, 2024, general elections.” Mr. Osei also confirmed that free dialysis sessions commenced smoothly at the Berekum Holy Family Hospital, with officials from the NHIA’s national office present to oversee the rollout. “This marks a significant milestone and the icing on the cake,” he remarked. He expressed optimism that such policies would continue to enhance healthcare accessibility and improve the lives of Ghanaians across the country.The impact of the Israeli airstrikes on the ground in Syria is still unclear, with reports of casualties and damage to infrastructure coming in from various sources. The Syrian government has condemned the airstrikes as a violation of its sovereignty and has vowed to respond to any further attacks.
The Gophers have been working on a couple trick plays during closed practices in recent weeks. Unveiled Saturday, one worked to huge success and one didn’t pan out in a 26-25 loss to No. 4 Penn State. ADVERTISEMENT They busted out a double-reverse pass that resulted in a 21-yard touchdown from Max Brosmer to a wide open Jameson Geers in the first half to take a 17-10 lead at Huntington Bank Stadium. Then in the fourth quarter, the U called a throwback pass from Brosmer to left tackle Aireontae Ersery on second and goal from the 8-yard line. Brosmer intentionally threw it incomplete because Penn State’s All-America candidate, defensive end Abdul Carter, was waiting to make a tackle on the U’s athletic-but-massive lineman. “The reverse pass worked, so it’s a good call,” coach P.J. Fleck said postgame. “We were in the perfect defense for (the throwback pass). We practiced it all week. The only thing that they showed ... was pop (Carter) out. If he doesn’t pop out, there is nobody there. “It just didn’t come together,” Fleck continued. “It came together in practice. I love the call. I loved the look that we put it into. I would call it all over again based on the look that we had.” ADVERTISEMENT Brosmer shared that players were comfortable with the throwback call until Carter spoiled it. “Rather than taking a negative spot (by trying to complete it), we just went onto the next play,” Brosmer said. After the second trick play didn’t work, Brosmer’s third-down pass to Elijah Spencer fell incomplete and the U opted to kick a 26-yard field goal to make it 26-25 with five minutes left. “Kicking the field goal is the smart decision,” Fleck said. ADVERTISEMENT ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .TORONTO (AP) — The Utah Hockey Club said players were forced to walk to their game against the Maple Leafs after their bus got stuck in Toronto traffic Sunday night. The team posted a video on social media of team members walking to Scotiabank Arena, with player Maveric Lamoureux saying the bus was “not moving at all.” Several city streets had been closed during the day for the annual Santa Claus parade. The Maple Leafs earned their fourth consecutive win by defeating Utah 3-2. The viral incident prompted Ontario Premier Doug Ford to call the congestion “embarrassing” and “unacceptable,” highlighting his government’s plan to address the city’s gridlock through bike lane legislation. It wasn’t the first time a Toronto visitor had to ditch their vehicle to make it to an event on time. In June, former One Direction band member Niall Horan had to walk through traffic to get to his concert at Scotiabank Arena. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhlRemember, do not believe everything you hear or read – always verify the facts before passing on information. Let's combat misinformation together and promote a culture of truth and accuracy in our communication.