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NoneThe proposed ban on DJI and Da Jiang Innovations underscores the Trump administration's tough stance on Chinese tech firms and reflects a broader trend of heightened scrutiny of Chinese investments and acquisitions in critical sectors. The U.S. government has increasingly viewed Chinese companies, particularly those with ties to the Chinese military and government, as potential threats to national security and economic competitiveness.In response to inquiries from concerned users, Alibaba Cloud stated that there is no evidence to suggest that the fire was related to any malicious activity or targeted attack. The company emphasized that it is committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability across its cloud services and will continue to invest in advanced technologies to enhance data protection measures.
Micro OLED technology represents a leap forward in display technology, offering superior picture quality, energy efficiency, and design flexibility. By utilizing glass as the substrate material, micro OLED displays can deliver stunning visuals with deeper blacks, higher contrast ratios, and improved color accuracy. These advancements make micro OLED displays ideal for a wide range of applications, including smartphones, smartwatches, AR/VR devices, and automotive displays.
In conclusion, the ongoing investigation into the advertising agreement between Google and Meta highlights the importance of ethical considerations and regulatory oversight in the digital marketing industry, especially when it comes to targeting teenagers with personalized advertisements. It is essential for regulatory authorities to hold tech companies accountable for their data practices and advertising strategies to ensure the protection of young users' privacy and well-being in an increasingly digitalized world.
7 Best Asics Trainers 2024: Red-Hot Kicks to Buy Right NowNeed some assistance with NYT Strands today? Today's theme — "Shape and bake" — is pretty direct in terms of what it's about, but you may still struggle to find the hidden answers. Below, we've compiled some useful hints for Strands #284, as well as the answers, should it come to that. We'll start off with some clues, before building up to the full answer for Strands #284, so read on if you need a little help. Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Strands #284. Today's NYT Strands answer — Today's theme and hints The official theme for NYT Strands #284 is... "Shape and bake". And here's an unofficial hint from me: "Decorated treats". If you're still in the dark, here are some useful words to give you those valuable clue tokens: Still struggling? The spangram will give you a hint about the connection word. Today, it starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'. Scroll down to find out what it is... It's COOKIECUTTER. Today's Strands answers So, what are today's Strands answers for game #284? Drumroll, please... ...and the spangram was COOKIECUTTER. Strands #284 “Shape and bake” 🔵🟡🔵🔵 🔵🔵🔵🔵 Hi Strands fans. A nice and easy one today. "Shape and bake" - to me - can only refer to holiday cookies, and I was thus able to get the puzzle done pretty quickly. It helped that I found BUNNY right away in the top left, which confirmed the theme. When I saw the word "cookie" below it, I instantly realized that this was part of the spangram and followed it round to spell COOKIECUTTER in a circle. Now it was just a case of recalling popular cookie shapes. I saw FLOWER first in the bottom left, before tackling the two in the center of the spangram: ANGEL and HEART. DIAMOND was the last remaining long word, found in the top right, and that just left two to unpick in the bottom right. As they were four letters each, this presented a bit of a problem, but I was eventually able to figure it out: BELL and STAR. Yesterday's Strands answers Reading this in a later time zone? You can find the full article on yesterday's Strands answers for game #283 right here .
Moreover, this partnership underscores Amazon's commitment to fostering financial literacy and empowering entrepreneurs to succeed in the digital marketplace. By equipping sellers with access to sophisticated accounting software like QuickBooks, Amazon is further democratizing the tools and resources necessary for sustainable business growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy: A Closer Look at Symptoms, Diagnosis and Clinical Research Underway
However, the excitement quickly turned into disappointment for some customers when they discovered that the cup was unable to withstand hot water. The cup, made of a special type of plastic material, was originally intended for cold beverages only, despite being marketed as a versatile accessory that could be used for both hot and cold drinks.
In recent years, the rise of live streaming platforms has brought fame and fortune to many individuals, but it has also given rise to a disturbing trend of individuals resorting to vulgar and obscene content to attract viewers. Recently, two internet celebrities were detained for their inappropriate behavior during live streams, highlighting the negative impact of lowbrow performances in the pursuit of online popularity.Global markets faced turbulence by midday Wednesday as an unwinding of yen-dollar carry trades drove sharp losses in U.S. equities, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 falling 1.2% in intraday trading. Rising expectations that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in December pushed the dollar-yen pair down by 1.5%, marking its steepest drop since late September. This triggered a wave of “risk-off” sentiment, pressuring major indices. The S&P 500 dipped 0.5% by midday, on track to snap a seven-day winning streak, while small caps in the Russell 2000 remained relatively steady. Treasury yields fell significantly as fresh economic data failed to stoke concerns about an imminent change in the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized 2.8% in the third quarter, according to a second estimate that matched earlier print. October's Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, also came in line with forecasts, showing a modest uptick. Traders continue to bet on easier monetary policy, with Fed funds futures pricing in a 70% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Dec. 18 meeting. In commodities market, gold inched up by 0.2%, while oil prices fell by 1% to $68 a barrel, heading for a three-day decline. Natural gas plummeted 7%, amid less cold weather forecasts reducing the outlook for heating demand. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies reversed their recent losing streak. Bitcoin BTC/USD rallied nearly 5% to above $96,000, while Ethereum ETH/USD surged more than 7%, hitting price levels last seen in late June 2024. Major Indices Price Chg % Russell 2000 2,424.01 0.0% Dow Jones 44,747.65 -0.3% S&P 500 5,994.06 -0.5% Nasdaq 100 20,682.38 -1.2% According to Benzinga Pro data: The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY edged 0.4% lower to $598.35. The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average DIA eased 0.2% to $448.13. The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series QQQ fell 1.1% to $503.71. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF IWM inched 0.1% up to $241.01. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund XLRE outperformed, rising 1%. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund XLK lagged, down 1.9%. Semiconductor stocks, as tracked by the iShares Semiconductor ETF SOXX , witnessed broad-based declines amid rising trade tensions between U.S. and China following Donald Trump’s pledge to raise tariffs. Micron Technologies Inc. MU , Marvell Technology Inc. MRVL and Arm Holdings plc ARM were among the weakest performers, with drops of about 4.4%. Crypto-linked stocks rebounded after sharp drops witnessed a day earlier. Shares of Bit Digital Inc. BTBT were up 16%, while Riot Platforms Inc. RIOT and MARA Holdings Inc. MARA were up by 9% and 6%, respectively. Dell Technologies Inc. DELL tumbled by over 11% in reaction to earnings. Other stocks reacting to quarterly results were Crowdstrike Holdings Inc. CRWD , down 5.1%; Workday Inc. WDAY , down 5.2%; Autodesk Inc. ADSK , down 8%; HP Inc. HPQ , down 12% and Nutanix Inc. NTNX , down over 6%. Read Now: US–Mexico Trade Tensions Escalate As Mexican Peso Hits August 2022 Lows: Why Is Auto Industry Most At Risk? Photo: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences late Thursday after his health deteriorated due to a “sudden loss of consciousness at home,” the hospital said in a statement. “Resuscitative measures were started immediately at home. He was brought to the Medical Emergency” at 8:06 p.m., the hospital said, but “despite all efforts, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 9:51 p.m.” Singh was being treated for “age-related medical conditions,” the statement said. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh became one of India’s longest-serving prime ministers for 10 years and leader of the Congress Party in the Parliament's Upper House, earning a reputation as a man of great personal integrity. He was chosen to fill the role in 2004 by Sonia Gandhi, the widow of assassinated Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi . But his sterling image was tainted by allegations of corruption against his ministers. Singh was reelected in 2009, but his second term as prime minister was clouded by financial scandals and corruption charges over the organization of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. This led to the Congress Party’s crushing defeat in the 2014 national election by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Narendra Modi . Singh adopted a low profile after relinquishing the post of prime minister. Prime Minister Modi, who succeeded Singh in 2014, called him one of India’s “most distinguished leaders” who rose from humble origins and left “a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years.” “As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives,” Modi said in a post on the social platform X. He called Singh’s interventions in Parliament as a lawmaker “insightful” and said “his wisdom and humility were always visible.” Rahul Gandhi, from the same party as Singh and the opposition leader in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, said Singh’s “deep understanding of economics inspired the nation” and that he “led India with immense wisdom and integrity.” “I have lost a mentor and guide. Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride,” Gandhi wrote on X. Born on Sept. 26, 1932, in a village in the Punjab province of undivided India, Singh’s brilliant academic career took him to Cambridge University in Britain, where he earned a degree in economics in 1957. He then got his doctorate in economics from Nuffield College at Oxford University in 1962. Singh taught at Panjab University and the prestigious Delhi School of Economics before joining the Indian government in 1971 as economic advisor in the Commerce Ministry. In 1982, he became chief economic adviser to the Finance Ministry. He also served as deputy chair of the Planning Commission and governor of the Reserve Bank of India. As finance minister, Singh in 1991 instituted reforms that opened up the economy and moved India away from a socialist-patterned economy and toward a capitalist model in the face of a huge balance of payments deficit, skirting a potential economic crisis. His accolades include the 1987 Padma Vibhushan Award, India’s second-highest civilian honor; the Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award of the Indian Science Congress in 1995; and the Asia Money Award for Finance Minister of the Year in 1993 and 1994. Singh was a member of India’s Upper House of Parliament and was leader of the opposition from 1998 to 2004 before he was named prime minister. He was the first Sikh to hold the country’s top post and made a public apology in Parliament for the 1984 Sikh Massacre in which some 3,000 Sikhs were killed after then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by Sikh bodyguards. Under Singh, India adopted a Right to Information Act in 2005 to promote accountability and transparency from government officials and bureaucrats. He was also instrumental in implementing a welfare scheme that guaranteed at least 100 paid workdays for Indian rural citizens. The coalition government he headed for a decade brought together politicians and parties with differing ideologies that were rivals in the country’s various states. In a move hailed as one of his biggest achievements apart from economic reforms, Singh ended India’s nuclear isolation by signing a deal with the U.S. that gave India access to American nuclear technology. But the deal hit his government adversely, with Communist allies withdrawing support and criticism of the agreement growing within India in 2008 when it was finalized. Singh adopted a pragmatic foreign policy approach, pursuing a peace process with nuclear rival and neighbor Pakistan. But his efforts suffered a major setback after Pakistani militants carried out a massive gun and bomb attack in Mumbai in November 2008. He also tried to end the border dispute with China, brokering a deal to reopen the Nathu La pass into Tibet, which had been closed for more than 40 years. His 1965 book, “India’s Export Trends and Prospects for Self-Sustained Growth,” dealt with India’s inward-oriented trade policy. Singh is survived by his wife Gursharan Kaur and three daughters. Associated Press writer Sheikh Saaliq in New Delhi contributed to this report.Moving forward, efforts will be made to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Public awareness campaigns, community outreach programs, and enhanced security measures will be implemented to safeguard the welfare of all individuals in our society.
WASHINGTON — The House passed a $895 billion measure Wednesday that authorizes a 1% increase in defense spending this fiscal year and would give a double-digit pay raise to about half of the enlisted service members in the military. The bill is traditionally strongly bipartisan, but some Democratic lawmakers opposed the inclusion of a ban on transgender medical treatments for children of military members if such treatment could result in sterilization. The bill passed by a vote of 281-140 and next moves to the Senate, where lawmakers sought a bigger boost in defense spending than the current measure allows. Lawmakers are touting the bill's 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members and a 4.5% increase for others as key to improving the quality of life for those serving in the U.S. military. Those serving as junior enlisted personnel are in pay grades that generally track with their first enlistment term. Lawmakers said service member pay failed to remain competitive with the private sector, forcing many military families to rely on food banks and government assistance programs to put food on the table. The bill also provides significant new resources for child care and housing. "No service member should have to live in squalid conditions and no military family should have to rely on food stamps to feed their children, but that's exactly what many of our service members are experiencing, especially the junior enlisted," said Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. "This bill goes a long way to fixing that." The bill sets key Pentagon policy that lawmakers will attempt to fund through a follow-up appropriations bill. The overall spending tracks the numbers established in a 2023 agreement that then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., reached with President Joe Biden to increase the nation's borrowing authority and avoid a federal default in exchange for spending restraints. Many senators wanted to increase defense spending about $25 billion above what was called for in that agreement, but those efforts failed. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., who is expected to serve as the next chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the overall spending level was a "tremendous loss for our national defense," though he agreed with many provisions in the bill. "We need to make a generational investment to deter the Axis of Aggressors. I will not cease work with my congressional colleagues, the Trump administration, and others until we achieve it," Wicker said. House Republicans don't want to go above the McCarthy-Biden agreement for defense spending and are looking to go way below it for many nondefense programs. They are also focused on cultural issues. The bill prohibits funding for teaching critical race theory in the military and prohibits TRICARE health plans from covering gender dysphoria treatment for children under 18 if that treatment could result in sterilization. Rep. Adam Smith of Washington state, the ranking Democratic member of the House Armed Services Committee, said minors dealing with gender dysphoria is a "very real problem." He said the treatments available, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy, proved effective at helping young people dealing with suicidal thoughts, anxiety and depression. "These treatments changed their lives and in many cases saved their lives," Smith said. "And in this bill, we decided we're going to bar service members' children from having access to that." Smith said the number of minors in service member families receiving transgender medical care extends into the thousands. He could have supported a study asking medical experts to determine whether such treatments are too often used, but a ban on health insurance coverage went too far. He said Speaker Mike Johnson's office insisted on the ban and said the provision "taints an otherwise excellent piece of legislation." Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, called the ban a step in the right direction, saying, "I think these questions need to be pulled out of the debate of defense, so we can get back to the business of defending the United States of America without having to deal with social engineering debates." Smith said he agrees with Roy that lawmakers should be focused on the military and not on cultural conflicts, "and yet, here it is in this bill." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said his team did not tell Democrats how to vote on the bill. "There's a lot of positive things in the National Defense Authorization Act that were negotiated in a bipartisan way, and there are some troubling provisions in a few areas as well," Jeffries said. The defense policy bill also looks to strengthen deterrence against China. It calls for investing $15.6 billion to build military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. The Biden administration requested about $10 billion. On Israel, the bill, among other things, includes an expansion of U.S. joint military exercises with Israel and a prohibition on the Pentagon citing casualty data from Hamas. The defense policy bill is one of the final measures that lawmakers view as a must-pass before making way for a new Congress in January.
Kellogg is retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues.Indeed, Munios' side showcased their resilience and fighting spirit against the reigning champions, pushing them to their limits and testing their defensive capabilities. The match was a true display of top-tier football, with both teams exhibiting skill, tactical prowess, and a thirst for victory.
LG Energy Solution Hosts 'Battery Innovation Contest (BIC) 2025' to Foster Breakthrough Battery TechnologiesIn the realm of geopolitics and international relations, leaders often communicate through carefully crafted statements, diplomatic gestures, and sometimes even through the use of social media. Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a statement that caught the attention of none other than Elon Musk, the enigmatic billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Zelensky's words seemed to convey a sense of caution and concern, prompting Musk to respond with a single emoji that left many speculating about its meaning.
Meanwhile, Manchester City will face two tough opponents in the form of Atalanta and Shakhtar Donetsk. The defending Premier League champions will need to be at their best to navigate past these challenging fixtures and assert their dominance in Group C. With the likes of Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne in their ranks, City will be hoping to showcase their attacking flair against their formidable adversaries.As the final whistle blew, the fans applauded both teams for their efforts in what had been a highly entertaining and competitive match. The clash between the Bundesliga and Serie A champions had lived up to its billing, showcasing the best of European football and leaving the fans eagerly anticipating the next encounter between these two giants of the game.
ASX set to rise, Wall Street wavers as tech giants slump(BPT) - Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting movement and posture that begins in early childhood development. It is the most common cause of motor disability in children, affecting about one in 345 children in the United States. It may happen as a result of lack of oxygen during or around birth, stroke, infection, a problem with metabolism or other problems that cause injury or affect the development of parts of the brain involved in movement control in the first few years of life. CP is a permanent condition, affecting a person for their entire life. People living with CP typically have motor problems, which may include spasticity (abnormal muscle tightness), dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements) or ataxia (poor muscle control), and many people have a mix of these motor disorders. Dyskinesia due to CP (DCP) is one of the most disabling forms of CP and impacts approximately 10% to 20% of people living with CP. According to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF), the combination of irregular and unpredictable movements (chorea) and twisting and repeating movements (dystonia) often disrupt activities and cause significant functional impairment, including the ability to maintain balance, walk or fine motor control. Heather Riordan, M.D., Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist, Director of the Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, discusses the symptoms of chorea and impact on patients in a video shared on the CPF website . About 30% of people with DCP are affected mostly by these involuntary and irregular movements (chorea), while dystonia is the predominant motor finding in the remaining 70%. However, it is common for both chorea and dystonia movements to be present together. For people living with DCP, these movements can occur in any region of the body, including the arms and legs, torso and face and may vary in severity. They are often triggered or made worse by stimulation or stress. Because dyskinesia can occur at rest and/or when actively using the body, the problems with movement are very burdensome in day-to-day living, with discomfort and pain affecting the quality of life for people and their caregivers. Jen Lyman, mom to a son with DCP, highlights how dyskinesia makes communicating more difficult. "The most difficult thing about dyskinesia is watching my son struggle to do things that he wants to do, but the extra movements get in the way...special things, such as using a touch screen to video chat with his grandmother, are nearly impossible despite his best efforts to use his hands and fingers. Something so simple, yet so special for him should be effortless." DCP has a wide-ranging impact on the individual, including lifelong challenges with movement, a higher risk of other medical issues, a higher rate of mental health challenges and difficulties with communication. "Those of us who have the privilege to serve patients with dyskinetic, hyperkinetic or mixed cerebral palsy see the functional impact of this very challenging type of tone every day," said Susan Biffl, M.D., Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and Assistant Professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine. "Patients face challenges with self-care, independence, mobility, communication, fine motor skills that affect occupational and recreational activities, swallowing, social interactions and even sleep. As this tone is variable, it is much more challenging to treat than more consistent tone issues, such as spasticity." There are currently no Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments for DCP. Dystonia and chorea are often managed separately as they respond differently to various treatments, which can make treatment challenging. Most drugs being investigated for DCP have focused on dystonia, and more research is needed to determine potential treatments for chorea. New treatment options are needed to help manage these movement disorders and improve daily function and quality of life for those affected. "After 20 years of caring for individuals with cerebral palsy, I continue to find those with dyskinetic cerebral palsy among the most challenging to treat, largely due to the limited effectiveness of available pharmacologic options," said Joyce Oleszek, M.D., Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado School of Medicine. "There is an urgent need for more robust evidence to support pharmacologic treatments for this condition, given its profound impact on function, comfort and quality of life." Clinical studies are important in the development of treatment options, allowing researchers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new medicines. The data from clinical studies are used to determine if an investigational treatment can be approved for use to treat certain disorders. There are ongoing clinical studies evaluating potential treatments for DCP, including one for chorea. Neurocrine Biosciences is conducting the clinical study, a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study investigating the study drug, valbenazine, for the treatment of DCP. The clinical study is currently enrolling children, adolescents and adults six to 70 years of age who have been diagnosed with DCP. "The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is excited to partner with Neurocrine Biosciences on this study," said Rachel Byrne, Executive Director of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. 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CAP-NBI-US-0115 12/2024 NBI-98854-DCP3018_11DecMatRelease_v1.0_25November2024Aurier, who has been with Tottenham since 2017, has been a subject of criticism from fans for his performances on the pitch in recent matches. Despite being a key player in the squad, the right-back has received backlash for his defensive errors and inconsistent form. This has led to a wave of negative comments and abuse directed towards him on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram.