
In recent years, the concept of "lying flat" has gained popularity among young people in China, symbolizing a passive attitude towards work and life, with an emphasis on minimal effort and the pursuit of personal happiness. This phenomenon has also extended to the realm of personal finance, with many individuals adopting a similar mindset when it comes to savings and investments. However, recent shifts in the economic landscape and changing consumer behaviors suggest that the era of "lying flat" for savings may be coming to an end, prompting a renewed focus on rational consumption and financial planning.35 most famous trios in popular culture: From history to mythology and fictionDates Set for PG&E Quarterly Stock Dividends
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What Tinubu must do after signing investment deal with Brazil firm emergesThe rise and fall of this once promising talent has been a difficult pill for Manchester United fans to swallow. Hailed as a future superstar, the player burst onto the scene with a flurry of goals and assists, showcasing his incredible potential. However, as time went on, his form began to dip, and he found himself on the fringes of the starting lineup. Injuries, lack of confidence, and off-field distractions have all been cited as reasons for his decline, but ultimately the results speak for themselves.
The "Spring Dawn Project" is a new economic observation platform that focuses on exploring innovative business models and promoting sustainable development in the digital age. With the continuous optimization of its business ecosystem, the platform has accumulated a large number of high-quality suppliers and merchants, providing a strong foundation for the implementation of the "Factory Direct Sales" initiative.A Complete Guide to Venezuelan ChristmasAn additional chief judicial magistrate court at Ballard Pier recently issued notice to Google's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sundar Pichai over YouTube's failure to take down an alleged defamatory video against NGO Dhyan Foundation and its founder Yogi Ashwini, reported Bar and Bench. The contempt case is now expected to come up for hearing on January 3, 2025. In March 2023, additional chief metropolitan magistrate of the 38th court, Ballard Pier, directed YouTube to remove a defamatory video titled 'Pakhandi Baba ki Kartut' from its platform. The order came in response to a complaint filed by Dhyan Foundation, alleging that the video contained false and malicious allegations tarnishing its reputation. In its defense, YouTube, owned by Google, claimed immunity as an intermediary under the Information Technology (IT) Act. It argued that defamation does not fall under the categories listed in section 69A of the Act, which allows for blocking content. The platform stated that such grievances should be addressed in civil courts, not criminal courts. The court, however, rejected YouTube's technical objections, stating that the IT Act does not explicitly bar criminal courts from intervening in such matters. The magistrate noted that the video’s defamatory nature was undisputed and its continued circulation could harm public peace. “The sentiments of followers of any organisation in India are very sensitive particularly when it comes to belief. Therefore, if those videos are not restricted, it may cause threat to public order and security of the state,” the court said. It is Dhyan Foundation's contention that the takedown order has not been complied with, prompting them to file a contempt petition in October 2023. A notice in the plea was issued in November 2024.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday as Wolverines players attempted to plant their flag and were met by Buckeyes who confronted them. Police had to use pepper spray to break up the players, who threw punches and shoves in the melee that overshadowed the rivalry game. Ohio State police said in a statement “multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray.” Ohio State police will investigate the fight, according to the statement. After the Ohio State players confronted their bitter rivals at midfield, defensive end Jack Sawyer grabbed the top of the Wolverines' flag and ripped it off the pole as the brawl moved toward the Michigan bench. Eventually, police officers rushed into the ugly scene. Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he understood the actions of his players. “There are some prideful guys on our team who weren't going to sit back and let that happen,” Day said. The two Ohio State players made available after the game brushed off questions about it. Michigan running back Kalel Mullings, who rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown, didn't like how the Buckeyes players involved themselves in the Wolverines' postgame celebration. He called it “classless.” “For such a great game, you hate to see stuff like that after the game," he said in an on-field interview with Fox Sports. “It’s just bad for the sport, bad for college football. But at the end of the day, you know some people got to — they got to learn how to lose, man. ... We had 60 minutes, we had four quarters, to do all that fighting.” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said everybody needs to do better. “So much emotions on both sides," he said. "Rivalry games get heated, especially this one. It’s the biggest one in the country, so we got to handle that better.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
NoneBEIJING- "Seeing is believing." This is the takeaway I have after reading the dozens of reports filed by Mahnaz Abdi, a Tehran Times' journalist, about her visit to China in 2024. Recently, I had the honor to meet Mahnaz and listen to her stories about her China trip. She told me this was actually the second time she visited China. Her first visit was ten years ago and left her with such a deep impression that when the opportunity came up for her to go back, she immediately seized it. This time, Mahnaz extended her footprints from Beijing to Xinjiang, Fujian and Hainan. She was amazed at the "tremendous changes" that have taken place in China in just a decade. Upon arriving in China, Mahnaz was stunned by the "new things" such as WeChat Pay and shared bikes. "Compared to my visit to China ten years ago, the changes in China today are incredible," Mahnaz exclaimed. "In the community where I lived, I often saw men and women, young and old, proficiently using high-tech products such as smartphones. Thanks to this, I also enjoyed a colorful life in China. In my opinion, China attaches great importance to the people-oriented scientific development concept. New technologies and products that are changing with each passing day have not only greatly facilitated the lives of the ordinary people, but also constitute a great achievement in China's modernization drive." During her visit to the World Expo and the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, Mahnaz felt strongly that China is well ahead in some important fields like high-tech and new energy, but it never uses its technological advantages to bully other countries. Instead, China stays committed to peaceful coexistence and coordinated development, and encourages all countries to choose their own development paths in light of their national conditions. She believes that China's modernization will not only benefit the Chinese people, but also inject a stronger impetus into the development of the world. During her stay in Xinjiang, Mahnaz visited Urumqi, Kashgar and Aksu and witnessed Xinjiang's development achievements. Speaking about the visit to a cotton planting base, Mahnaz said, "In recent years, Western countries have ignored the fact that Xinjiang has achieved a lot in development, and spared no effort to smear China, fabricating allegations of 'genocide' and 'forced labor.' However, I saw with my own eyes the harmony, stability and openness of Xinjiang, and felt the ethnic unity in Xinjiang, which is completely opposite to what we see on Western social media. Some countries' coverage of Xinjiang has a 'gloomy filter.'" Talking about what impressed her most during the tour, Mahnaz said, "I was profoundly impressed by the 'desert to oasis' miracle. Local residents proudly told me they have created a better life through their efforts to improve the ecological environment. The happy smiles on their faces made me realize that the lies of Western countries are doomed to failure." Fujian was Mahnaz's favorite place during the trip. As the starting point of the "Maritime Silk Road", Fujian has a long history and splendid civilization. Before coming to China, Mahnaz had learned a lot about the Belt and Road Initiative. Her visit to China only deepened her belief that this important initiative will benefit the countries along the route, including Iran, and their people. Mahnaz said that the BRI connects the past, present and future of Iran-China exchanges, and the cooperation between the two countries has bright prospects." After returning to Iran, Mahnez has paid more attention to the latest developments of Iran-China relations. As a journalist, she hopes she can contribute her bit to the friendship between the two countries by telling more stories about the real China and Iran-China relations. Mahnaz's story is only a microcosm of China's foreign engagement. Today, as an increasing number of international friends come to visit China and get to know the country and people better, they have come to understand that China's modernization will not only change China, but also benefit the world and help create a better future for human civilization.
Overall, the emphasis on more proactive and ambitious macroeconomic policies in 2025 reflects the government's commitment to steering the country towards a path of sustainable and inclusive growth. By focusing on key priorities such as boosting domestic consumption, opening up the economy, addressing income inequality, and ensuring financial stability, China is poised to overcome challenges and embrace opportunities for continued prosperity and development in the years ahead.
Additionally, success in the Club World Cup can have a positive impact on the morale and confidence of the players, providing them with invaluable experience and a platform to prove themselves on a stage of this magnitude. For many players, competing in a tournament of this caliber is a dream come true and an opportunity to etch their names in football history.
PHILADELPHIA — Heading into the third period the Flyers were singing the blues. The Chicago Blackhawks were playing like they had a full tank of gas thanks to a 2-0 lead on the hometown team. But then the Flyers put the band back together and found their game scoring a pair of goals in less than three minutes in the third period to tie things up. Getting the puck high in the offensive zone, Noah Cates got a chip pass from Bobby Brink before turning and scoring through a screen set by Cam York. The game was York’s first since October and the goal was Cates’ first of the season. In overtime, the Flyers got a power play. Matvei Michkov took a pass from Travis Konecny and buried the puck at the right post to give the Flyers a comeback 3-2 win. The win was the first of Aleksei Kolosov’s NHL career. Captain Couturier Sean Couturier looked like he was on a mission from God in this one, when it came to going to the front of the net. Down 2-0 he had a chance to bury one right atop the blue paint but somehow couldn’t finish. Earlier in the period, while on a power play — and after Michkov made a nifty move to enter the Blackhawks zone and set him up — he was stopped by former Flyers goalie Petr Mrázek. Couturier was doing a lot right offensively, except for scoring. And then he did. The Flyers captain got them on the board as he planted himself in front of the net and redirected a pass from Rasmus Ristolainen. Couturier was all alone for his fourth goal of the season and his first since notching a hat trick against the Minnesota Wild on Oct. 26. Shots After a game against the Carolina Hurricanes in which they were dominated, especially in the third period when coach John Tortorella said his club was “spanked,” the Flyers were owning the ice Saturday. Across the first two periods, the ice was tilted their way with a 21-14 shot attempts advantage in the first and a 19-13 in the second. But they couldn’t score. Mrázek robbed Scott Laughton on a two-on-none with Konecny on a Flyers penalty kill in the first period. Konecny had a pull-and-shoot chance later in the opening frame that went wide before Laughton made a slick move but was stopped again. The Flyers got their chances, putting 24 on net through the first period but couldn’t score. In the third, they scored twice on 12 shots and finished with 37 shots on goal. York, Andrae return The Flyers defense got a boost on Saturday as York returned after missing 13 games with an upper-body injury and Emil Andrae slotted back in after being out for a pair with a mid-body injury. York was back with his defensive partner Travis Sanheim, and Andrae skated alongside Ristolainen for most of the game. Andrae brought his legs, especially in the first period. Michkov got a stretch pass and skated down the right side before going between his legs and getting a backhand attempt on net. The Flyers defenseman used his motor to join the play and tried to through the legs across the crease before losing his handle on the puck. In the second period, Andrae put a shot on goal from the point with 2:05 left that Mrázek couldn’t control. Bobby Brink scooped it up and fed Tyson Foerster in the left face-off circle for a one-timer on an empty net — except veteran defenseman Alec Martinez got his stick in the way to block the sure-fire goal. Through two periods, Andrae had three shot attempts and two shots on goal. Skating in his first game in a month, York was on the ice for all four regulation goals, unfortunately, two of those were for the Blackhawks. On the first goal, the Flyers had a four-on-two but were unable to convert after Konecny’s pass hit the skates of Owen Tippett. Chicago went the other way and Pat Maroon’s pass went through two Flyers — Saheim and Couturier — right to Lukas Reichel for the slam-dunk goal. In the defensive zone, it was an eerily similar play to the Jack Roslovic goal in Wednesday night’s loss to the Hurricanes. On the second goal, Reichel got past the defense again on a chip pass from Maroon. He went in one-on-one with Kolosov and couldn’t score but the Blackhawks kept it going in the Flyers’ end. Maroon got the puck back and drew three Flyers to him — York, Sanheim, and Couturier — and still scored on a backhander. Breakaways Aleksei Kolosov made 19 saves on 21 shots. ... Egor Zamula and Erik Johnson were a healthy scratch. Up next The Flyers host the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday (7 p.m. ET, NBCSP). ©2024 The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC. Visit at inquirer.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Trudeau government announces $250 cheques for some Canadians, plus GST cuts on food, beer, children's clothes
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