ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ducks forward Trevor Zegras left Anaheim's game against the Vegas Golden Knights with a lower-body injury. Zegras left the ice early in the second period Wednesday night, apparently unable to put weight on his injured leg. The Ducks quickly announced he wouldn't return. The cause of Zegras' injury wasn't clear, but it wasn't a collision. After taking a faceoff in Anaheim's defensive zone, he spun and fell awkwardly when his stick blade got tangled up with William Karlsson's stick. Zegras immediately waved to Anaheim's bench, and he needed help to get off the ice. The 23-year-old Zegras is best known for his puck-handling creativity and for scoring “Michigan” lacrosse-style goals, but this could be his third major injury in just over a year. He was limited to 31 games last season by two injuries, including an ankle problem that required surgery. Zegras had played in all 23 games for Anaheim this season, recording four goals and six assists. Zegras was the ninth overall pick in the 2019 draft. He has 59 goals in 235 games over the past five seasons in Anaheim.PARIS For years, the world knew them only as “Caesar” and “Sami.” Since 2014, these pseudonyms have become synonymous with exposing torture in Syrian prisons under the Bashar al-Assad regime. The gruesome images they smuggled out shocked global consciences, prompting the US to enact the Caesar Act sanctions against Syria. Their photos have also been used in Western courts to convict Syrian officials accused of torture and human rights abuses during their time in power. -Who is Sami, the ‘twin witness’ alongside Caesar? In his first public interview using his real name and image, Sami, now revealed as Osama Othman, shared his story with the London-based Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper. Othman, currently chairman of the Caesar Files Group, was a civil engineer when the Syrian uprising began in 2011. Initially peaceful, the revolution spiralled into a bloodbath as Assad's forces brutally suppressed it. Sami lived in rural Damascus, where areas were divided between opposition forces and government troops. His area was controlled by factions within what became known as the Free Syrian Army. But someone very close to him, later known as “Caesar,” worked in regime-controlled areas. His job was far from ordinary. His mission was to document the deaths in Syrian security branches, documenting them through photos: a headless corpse, a body without eyes, another marked with signs of severe torture. Some bore marks of starvation. Naked corpses carried numbers. Thousands of photos. Women, men and children. Many of their “crimes” were officially classified as “terrorism.” But how could the crime of a child be labelled “terrorism”? The brutal nature of the crimes led both Sami and Caesar to work together to document what was happening in Syrian prisons and detention centers, particularly in Damascus, where Caesar worked, often documenting the deaths of at least 70 people daily. The two men began collaborating in May 2011, with Caesar smuggling photos via USB drives and handing them over to Sami in opposition-controlled areas. ‘Daddy...why are they sleeping without clothes?’ The smuggler of the Syrian torture archive, Sami, often hesitated to speak about himself and avoided answering questions on this topic. However, after some pressure, he shared a glimpse of his experience. He told Asharq Al-Awsat: “Even my children didn’t know they were the children of this man (Sami) carrying the secret code. Sometimes, by accident, as I was watching and searching for a photo late at night, I was surprised to find my little son entering and coming to me while I was looking at the computer and asking, 'Daddy, why are these people sleeping without clothes?' In his innocence, he thought they were just asleep. This pain is hard to bear, especially when you have to make your child live in such anxiety and stress. It was necessary to protect our children by protecting ourselves.” He further reflected on his emotions of that time, saying: “You made a very dangerous decision, so why should others bear the responsibility of this decision? People you didn’t consult when you left. People who were very young and others who were much older, and you burdened them with fear without asking them, at a moment when you decided your responsibility was greater than your love for your family.” The efforts of Sami and Caesar resulted in the smuggling of tens of thousands of photos of torture victims’ bodies out of Syria. The photos were first revealed in 2014, after they had escaped Syria. Today, these images are part of the “indictment” against the security agencies of Bashar al-Assad's regime. In fact, the crimes were not limited to one prison or another. Torture practices were widespread, leaving little doubt that this was a systematic policy likely backed by the highest levels of the regime. When asked why he decided to break his silence and reveal his true identity, he responded: “Syrians know the answer to this question. I think the answer is obvious to most Syrians, both inside and outside the country. The nature of the work and the nature of the file we brought out of Syria, which went through many complicated stages and steps until we reached this blessed day, made it necessary for me to conceal my identity and that of many of the team members.” “Today, thank God, we are in a completely different situation. We are in a different place. A new Syria. I wanted Syrians to know what happened, and I also want to address them and the authorities in Damascus, expressing what we hope for regarding human rights issues related to documenting and archiving data and evidence that will lead us to a stage of accountability and transitional justice for stability in Syrian society. I believe this matter is worth speaking out about so we can tell the world what we know, so future generations do not face the same problems,” he added. “I never thought, honestly, that I would live to say these words. Congratulations to our people in Syria on the fall of Assad. And congratulations to all the righteous people in the world on Assad's fall. Thank you to all who stood by our revolution, and shame on those who stood against it. After 14 years of working in secrecy, facing fear and anxiety, the sun of freedom is now rising over Syria, a freedom for which our people have paid a heavy price. A team of unsung heroes led a complex, risky task, with dangers not only from the regime but from other sources as well. Today, we vow to continue defending the dignity of the Syrian people, wherever they are.” The necessity of accountability Sami stressed the importance of “accountability” in Syria today, after the fall of the previous regime. “At this crucial moment in Syria’s history, as we prepare to enter a new phase after more than five decades of the Assad family's rule, we call on the new government to work diligently to achieve justice, hold perpetrators accountable, and ensure the dignity of human rights as a foundation for building a better future that all Syrians dream of,” he said. “In recent days, and in the events preceding them, we have witnessed a significant increase in the likelihood of chaos resulting from the remnants of the Syrian regime. The random entries of citizens into prisons and detention centers has led to the destruction or loss of critical documents and official records that reveal violations from decades ago.” He emphasized that “the full responsibility for the destruction of evidence and the loss of the rights of detainees and survivors falls on the shoulders of the security officials of the former regime, both those who have left and those still in office, as well as the current forces preparing to take control of Damascus.” “Although what is happening now is expected after the country's liberation from the Syrian regime, urgent intervention is necessary to gather the evidence and documents from the archives of the previous security institutions, ministries, and other government bodies. This raises our concern that the former regime’s employees are still working, which allows them to destroy or erase critical files related to exposing the crimes of the fallen regime,” he added. Fate of the ‘Baath Party’ files Sami believes that “all institutions of the former regime contain files of great significance, whether security, civil or military. We are also concerned about the erasure of files from the Baath Party branches and affiliates, which, as all Syrians know, were essentially security institutions that practiced all forms of physical and psychological intimidation against our people throughout the years of the revolution.” “We hope that this step will involve human rights organizations concerned with investigating and addressing human rights violations. The delay in uncovering the locations of official and secret detention centers, especially in liberated areas or those not yet reached by armed opposition forces, in addition to circulating testimonies and information about detainees being transferred to unknown locations just before the regime's fall, reflects a disregard for the lives of these individuals.” Sami called on the current authorities to “take immediate and transparent steps to disclose the fate of detainees and victims who died under torture in Syrian prisons and to arrest all those responsible for managing and operating the prisons.” “They must urgently provide documents showing the names and numbers of victims to ensure families’ right to know the fate of their loved ones. The Syrian people's right to access the truth cannot be compromised; it is a duty for all concerned parties. Tolerating those responsible for these crimes under any pretext is a direct violation of humanitarian and legal standards and gives the green light to reproduce the tools of oppression and violations practiced by the security apparatuses that remain in place.” The Syrian activist emphasized that “achieving justice requires holding accountable everyone involved in the crimes committed against the Syrian people, and that achieving peace and stability in Syria depends on transitional justice as a core principle at this stage.” “We call for a national reconciliation based on the principles of justice and accountability, ensuring the rights of all components of the Syrian people in a safe and stable environment that respects their dignity and meets their needs while guaranteeing that no one escapes punishment under any guise,” Sami added. Opposition ‘imposed’ on the people Sami criticized certain factions within the Syrian opposition without naming them, speaking about their “failures.” “Given the past political failures of the opposition that were imposed on the Syrian people, we stress the need for immediate reassuring statements regarding their vision and how they intend to involve the people in decision-making and initiate the process of building a society in a manner that respects the will of the Syrian people and guarantees their right to self-determination.” He called on the current authorities “to strengthen and facilitate the work of all civil society organizations operating both inside and outside Syria. We also urge all these organizations to actively support efforts to achieve transitional justice in Syria, involve the Syrian people in developments regularly, contribute to providing humanitarian and medical support to survivors of detention and enforced disappearances, and ensure that all those involved in crimes are held accountable without impunity.” He demanded the “publication and circulation of the names of the officers responsible for the crimes and who are known to the Syrian people, monitoring both official and unofficial crossings, and calling on the official Syrian media institutions, which have long contributed to the oppression of Syrians, distorting facts and glorifying murderers, to return to their natural function as a tool that strengthens the citizens' trust in state institutions and as a source of accurate information.” “It pains us to see our people searching for the names of their missing loved ones on social media while the state's media is absent from performing its task, which was created solely as a public service institution, not a political tool.” ‘Crimes that do not statute-bar’ Sami reiterated that “crimes against humanity and genocide are not subject to statutes of limitations and cannot be forgiven under any circumstance. The Syria we dream of is a free Syria built on justice and equality. Transitional justice, preceding comprehensive national reconciliation, is the only way to build the Syria of the future.” “We all hope that Syria is now in a better place (than) the Syria our team left 11 years ago, along with thousands of tortured faces and mutilated bodies, hundreds of faces whose eyes had dreamed of being with us today,” he said. “I am not alone. There are many unsung heroes who contributed to reaching this stage. The Caesar File required tremendous efforts in Europe through the courts and in the US through Syrian organizations that worked tirelessly until they managed to push the US administration to issue the Caesar Act or the Civilian Protection Act, which is one of the outcomes of the Caesar File.”
NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ:NVDA) Position Lifted by Stratos Investment Management LLCThe world stands at the dawn of a “third nuclear age” in which Britain is threatened by multiple dilemmas, the head of the armed forces has warned. But alongside his stark warning of the threats facing Britain and its allies, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said there would be only a “remote chance” Russia would directly attack or invade the UK if the two countries were at war. The Chief of the Defence Staff laid out the landscape of British defence in a wide-ranging speech, after a minister warned the Army would be wiped out in as little as six months if forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict. The admiral cast doubt on the possibility as he gave a speech at the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) defence think tank in London. He told the audience Britain needed to be “clear-eyed in our assessment” of the threats it faces, adding: “That includes recognising that there is only a remote chance of a significant direct attack or invasion by Russia on the United Kingdom, and that’s the same for the whole of Nato.” Moscow “knows the response will be overwhelming”, he added, but warned the nuclear deterrent needed to be “kept strong and strengthened”. Sir Tony added: “We are at the dawn of a third nuclear age, which is altogether more complex. It is defined by multiple and concurrent dilemmas, proliferating nuclear and disruptive technologies and the almost total absence of the security architectures that went before.” The first nuclear age was the Cold War, while the second was “governed by disarmament efforts and counter proliferation”, the armed forces chief said. He listed the “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” by Russia, China building up its weapon stocks, Iran’s failure to co-operate with a nuclear deal, and North Korea’s “erratic behaviour” among the threats faced by the West. But Sir Tony said the UK’s nuclear arsenal is “the one part of our inventory of which Russia is most aware and has more impact on (President Vladimir) Putin than anything else”. Successive British governments had invested “substantial sums of money” in renewing nuclear submarines and warheads because of this, he added. The admiral described the deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers on Ukraine’s border alongside Russian forces as the year’s “most extraordinary development”. He also signalled further deployments were possible, speaking of “tens of thousands more to follow as part of a new security pact with Russia”. Defence minister Alistair Carns earlier said a rate of casualties similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would lead to the army being “expended” within six to 12 months. He said it illustrated the need to “generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis”. In comments reported by Sky News, Mr Carns, a former Royal Marines colonel, said Russia was suffering losses of around 1,500 soldiers killed or injured a day. “In a war of scale – not a limited intervention, but one similar to Ukraine – our Army for example, on the current casualty rates, would be expended – as part of a broader multinational coalition – in six months to a year,” Mr Carns said in a speech at Rusi. He added: “That doesn’t mean we need a bigger Army, but it does mean you need to generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis.” Official figures show the Army had 109,245 personnel on October 1, including 25,814 volunteer reservists. Mr Carns, the minister for veterans and people, said the UK needed to “catch up with Nato allies” to place greater emphasis on the reserves. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Defence Secretary John Healey had previously spoken about “the state of the armed forces that were inherited from the previous government”. The spokesman said: “It’s why the Budget invested billions of pounds into defence, it’s why we’re undertaking a strategic defence review to ensure that we have the capabilities and the investment needed to defend this country.”Roy Keane clashes with Ian Wright during Man United's defeat by Arsenal - as former Red Devils hardman slams 'f***ing rubbish' display from Ruben Amorim's side Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday Roy Keane was left furious by the performance and clashed with Ian Wright LISTEN NOW: Manchester City correspondent Jack Gaughan joins It's All Kicking Off! to explain whether Pep Guardiola will have money to spend in January By WILL PICKWORTH Published: 23:26, 4 December 2024 | Updated: 00:17, 5 December 2024 e-mail 3 View comments Roy Keane and Ian Wright clashed on Wednesday night after the ex-Man United star slammed the Arsenal legend's behaviour during the Gunners' 2-0 win. The pair were part of The Overlap's watch-a-long, which saw them joined by Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville to cover the clash at the Emirates along with Liverpool 's game against Newcastle. It was always likely to be a feisty affair given Keane and Neville are legends at United, while Wright holds a similar status among Gunners supporters. The match was billed as the first big test of the Ruben Amorim era, but the Red Devils were well-beaten thanks to second half goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba. The result saw Mikel Arteta 's side close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table to seven points, while United dropped down to 11th. As the watch-a-long went into a discussion during the game, Keane was left fuming before Wright and Carragher poked fun at him. Ian Wright and Roy Keane clashed during The Overlap's watch-a-long of Arsenal vs Man United Keane was left fuming by United's performance before Wright decided to then poke fun at him United were well-beaten and Keane said their performance was 'c**p' and 'f***ing rubbish' 'Honestly that is c**p,' Keane said, speaking on The Overlap , brought to you by Sky Bet . 'If that was Fulham or Wolves playing like that we would be criticising them. F***ing rubbish.' Carragher then replied: 'Fulham are above them', before Keane hit back and said: 'You know what I mean, if they were giving the ball away as cheaply as that we would be saying they are average.' Neville chimed in on the disappointment from a United perspective as he added: 'This is getting messy this. United are dead now, they have gone.' Wright joked: 'We have been very patient with a mid table team that have come and frustrated us.' Keane was left riled up by the comment from the former Arsenal striker as he retorted: 'Can I ask you what age are you? Read More Arsenal 2-0 Man United - PLAYER RATINGS: Who was Mikel Arteta's quarterback? 'You’re a grandfather. Sitting there going “you’re a mid table team”. Show some class.' 'I'm a fan,' Wright said in response. 'It’s got nothing to do about class. Was Jamie showing class? (during the Liverpool game).' 'Absolutely not,' Keane replied before Wright looked at the others and said: 'You know what it is, you can only go to a certain amount with the United boys.' United return to action on Saturday night when they entertain Nottingham Forest, while Arsenal travel to 12th place Fulham on Sunday. Keane, Carragher, Wright and Neville were speaking on The Overlap , brought to you by Sky Bet . 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NEW YORK , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global stock music market size is estimated to grow by USD 650.4 million from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.09% during the forecast period. The report provides a comprehensive forecast of key segments below- Segmentation Overview License Model 1.1 Royalty-free 1.2 Rights managed End-user 2.1 Television 2.2 Film 2.3 Radio 2.4 Advertising 2.5 Others Geography 3.1 North America 3.2 Europe 3.3 APAC 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: Royalty-free (RF) music refers to the permission to use copyrighted materials without paying recurring royalties or license fees. RF music allows for one-time payment, regardless of usage frequency, number of copies sold, or timeframe. Traditionally, RF music was popular for TV productions due to its ease of use and elimination of complex licensing processes. With the rise of digital distribution, RF music adoption, benefiting both composers and buyers. Numerous websites offer a vast selection of RF music across various genres, making it a convenient choice for producers. RF music's affordability fuels the growth of the global stock music market, as it offers legal access to a wide range of musical content without the need for copyright infringement. Analyst Review The Stock Music Market is a dynamic and evolving industry that caters to the diverse audio needs of various sectors, from Millennials to corporations. Technology and social media have revolutionized the way we consume and create music, making music libraries an essential resource for content creators in the entertainment business. From TV and films to advertisements, video games, and corporate production, the demand for authentic and high-quality music is at an all-time high. The gig economy has given rise to a new generation of multimedia artists, providing them with an opportunity to monetize their creations through stock music platforms. Genres and styles vary widely, catering to the unique needs of different industries and audiences. The user base of streaming services and digital advertising continues to grow, making online marketing and podcasting increasingly important channels for reaching consumers. The Stock Music Market is a thriving business that is here to stay. Market Overview The Stock Music Market is a dynamic and evolving industry that caters to the growing demand for authentic and high-quality music in various sectors. With millennials leading the charge, technology and social media have revolutionized the way music is consumed and shared. Music libraries have become essential resources for content creators in TV, films, advertisements, video games, corporate production, and the entertainment business. Stock music producers offer licenses, attribution, and exploitable rights to market participants, enabling a diverse range of businesses to access original music for their brand assets. Affluent consumers, cultural change agents, touring musicians, and local musicians all contribute to this vibrant ecosystem. Brands like Coca-Cola and Budweiser have embraced music as a powerful branding tool, creating iconic brand anthems and sponsoring music festivals. The digital element has transformed the industry, with streaming services, podcasting, and online marketing leading the charge. Editing tools and platforms have made it easier for professionals to integrate music into their multimedia content, from magazines and newspapers to instore activations and digital efforts. The market continues to grow, fueled by media spending and the unified approach to platform integration. To understand more about this market- Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Venodr Landscape 11 Vendor Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stock-music-market-to-grow-by-usd-650-4-million-from-2023-2028--report-on-ai-redefining-market-landscape---technavio-302328795.html SOURCE Technavio © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.MINNEAPOLIS — It hung there like it would never come down, like gravity had left the building, like someone had injected the football with helium. Isn’t that the way this entire Vikings season has felt — inexplicably buoyant? Facing third-and-2 with 1:49 remaining in a showdown with the Packers on Sunday, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, for the third time in four plays, called for a pass. Not content to run the ball and force the Packers to call timeouts — that old-timey “safe” strategy that usually isn’t — he wanted a first down that would end the game. This one did. When Sam Darnold’s flip pass finally landed, running back Cam Akers, he of the two recoveries from Achilles injuries, dived and cradled that belatedly earthbound ball, and the Vikings had won 27-25 . Then Darnold stayed on the field to talk to Fox announcer Tom Brady, maybe to give him a few tips on quarterbacking in the NFL, as Darnold’s teammates waited and schemed in the home locker room at U.S. Bank Stadium. When Darnold finally burst through the door, his teammates showered him with water and lifted him. To return the favor. “A lot of water bottles, a lot of water,” Darnold said. “I think I blacked out when Aaron Jones grabbed and lifted me up, I didn’t know what to do with my hands in that situation. Ricky Bobby style.” Ricky Bobby is the Will Ferrell character in “Talladega Nights.” Not many athletes compare themselves to Ricky Bobby. We’ve reached the point in this season where defenders can do dances from “White Chicks” on the field and Darnold can cite Ricky Bobby and it all seems to make sense. With Darnold compiling one of the best quarterback seasons in Vikings history, this team is 14-2 and headed for a showdown in Detroit for the division title and top seed in the NFC. Darnold, like Ricky Bobby, is driving the success. He has thrown 35 touchdown passes this season, four shy of Daunte Culpepper’s team record and tied with Kirk Cousins for second. He has thrown for 4,153 yards, and on Sunday he completed 33 of 43 passes for 377 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Darnold faced plenty of pressure but took only one sack, managing the pocket skillfully. He has thrown 18 touchdown passes and two interceptions in his last seven games, and on Sunday he outdueled Packers quarterback Jordan Love, who struggled to complete passes downfield until Green Bay became desperate in the fourth quarter. Befitting the nature of this rivalry, the Packers made it a game in the fourth quarter, leaving O’Connell with difficult decisions. Run the ball, burn the Packers’ timeouts, and hope they couldn’t mount one last drive for a winning field goal? Or throw the ball, earn first downs to run out the clock, while risking incompletions that could ease the Packers’ plight? If O’Connell had any doubts about Darnold’s nerves, he would have run the ball. Instead, three of the four plays the Vikings ran on their final drive — not counting kneeldowns — O’Connell called for passes. The first was a bootleg left, leading to a short pass to fullback C.J. Ham, good for 13 yards. After Akers lost a yard against the Packers’ stacked front, O’Connell called for Darnold to roll right. He did, and gunned a pass to a well-covered Justin Jefferson. Jefferson caught it for nine yards, setting up a third-and-2 with 1:49 remaining. The Packers had one timeout left. Darnold again rolled right, this time with Akers leaking out of the backfield into the flat. A pass-rusher in his face, Darnold flipped what looked like an alley-oop in Akers’ general direction. Akers caught, cradled and cuddled it, and Darnold was on his way to three kneeldowns, a chat with Brady and a waterlogged Ricky Bobby moment. “I don’t take stuff like that for granted,” Darnold said. “Ever. It’s special.” He’s been defying gravity all season. (Jim Souhan is a columnist for the Star Tribune of Minneapolis.) ©2024 StarTribune. Visit at startribune.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
WASHINGTON : Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Thursday his office launched investigations into over a dozen technology platforms over their privacy and safety practices for minors. Those being probed included artificial Intelligence chatbot startup Character.AI and fourteen other platforms like Reddit, Instagram and Discord, the Texas attorney general added. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Tech platforms have come under increasing scrutiny over their impact on children. Top U.S. social media platforms made an estimated $11 billion in advertising revenue from users younger than 18 in 2022, according to a Harvard study published last year. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy last year warned that young people using social media risked suffering body image issues, disordered eating, poor sleep quality and low self-esteem, especially among adolescent girls. KEY QUOTE "Technology companies are on notice that my office is vigorously enforcing Texas' strong data privacy laws," Paxton said. CONTEXT Social media companies have said they will work with officials to protect young users, and say they have introduced new tools designed to protect teens online, including parental control features. The firms had no immediate comment on Thursday. Paxton's statement said the probes would focus on the platforms' compliance with two Texas laws - the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act and the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). The SCOPE Act bans digital service providers from sharing, disclosing, or selling a minor's personal identifying information without permission from the child's parent or legal guardian. The legislation requires firms to provide parents with tools to manage and control the privacy settings on their child's account. The TDPSA imposes notice and consent requirements on companies that collect and use minors' personal data, Paxton's office said.Fresh off their open date, the Baltimore Ravens prepare for their schedule to become busy
Sunrisers Hyderabad had an eventful day in Jeddah, as they made some big purchases at the IPL Auction 2025 on Sunday. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan , who had a base price of ₹ 2 crore, joined SRH for ₹ 11.25 crore. Meanwhile, pacers Mohammed Shami and Harshal Patel were acquired for ₹ 10 and ₹ 8 crores respectively. Also, spinner Rahul Chahar joined SRH for ₹ 3.2 crore. Meanwhile, SRH also purchased Abhinav Manohar ( ₹ 3.2 crore), Adam Zampa ( ₹ 2.4 crore) and Atharva Taide ( ₹ 30 lakhs). Also Read | PBKS' auction strategy to acquire Shreyas Iyer ridiculed by former coach Tom Moody: 'Don't think they were expecting...' SRH's big bid for Shami was surprising for many in particular. Ahead of the auction, former player Sanjay Manjrekar had predicted that he would not fetch a lot of money, to which Shami came up with a response on social media. For Shami, Kolkata Knight Riders began the bidding war, with Chennai Super Kings coming into the picture. It went to 8.25 crores and CSK pulled out. Then Lucknow Super Giants rushed in, and the bidding went to 9.75 crores, before they pulled out too. SRH came out on top with a bid of 10 crores, before GT were asked to RTM. The pacer was released by GT ahead of the auction, and also missed the 2024 season due to injury. Shami finished as India's leading wicket-taker in the 2023 World Cup, and also became the fastest bowler to reach 50 wickets in the 48 years history of the tournament, covering 13 editions. He will expected to lead the SRH bowling department, alongwith skipper Pat Cummins. SRH's IPL Auction 2025 activity- Ishan Kishan (11.25 Cr) Rahul Chahar (3.20 Cr) Mohammad Shami (10 Cr) Harshal Patel (8 Cr) Abhinav Manohar (3.2 Cr) Adam Zampa (2.4 Cr) Atharva Taide (30 L) SRH's retentions- Heinrich Klaasen (23 Cr), Pat Cummins (18 Cr), Travis Head (14 Cr), Abhishek Sharma (14 Cr), Nitish Reddy (6 Cr)
Iberia launched the first long-haul Airbus A321XLR flight from Madrid to Boston on November 14. It's the world's first example of lie-flat business class on the highly anticipated new jet. The seats don't have a door or an extra-large front row, but I don't think either is necessary. Spanish flag carrier Iberia launched the on November 14, flying seven hours from Madrid to Boston. The new Airbus narrow-body looks like its but can fly about 800 miles further thanks to an extra fuel tank in the belly, extending the aircraft's range 11 hours nonstop. This plane is poised to they couldn't previously reach — or couldn't profitably fly with a wide-body. Because the , many airlines plan to fit them with lie-flat business class to optimize comfort and choice. Business Insider after its inaugural flight to see the industry's first example of these new premium narrow-body cabins. It almost mirrors , minus two key features some passengers may miss — but I don't think Iberia needs either of them. Iberia's A321XLR has 14 business-class seats. The Thompson Aero Vantage Solo seats are configured in a 1×1 layout, meaning all passengers have direct aisle access. Flyers will get the standard business-class perks, like priority boarding and hot meals. The section takes up about one-third of the cabin, while the rest of the plane hosts 168 economy seats in a 3×3 layout. There is no premium economy. Each seat is equipped with a lie-flat bed. The lie-flat beds are likely a welcome feature for flyers during the seven-hour trek between the US and Spain. Iberia provides plush linens for sleeping. I thought the beds were long enough for my five-foot, three-inch tall self, but they were too narrow to comfortably sleep on my stomach. Customers should have enough room to sleep on their side or back. The Bluetooth-enabled television is 18.5 inches. so I was excited to see the option on Iberia — which also extends to the economy cabin. I would prefer to connect my AirPods, but customers without Bluetooth headphones can use the headset provided by Iberia. There is surprisingly plentiful storage space. With minimal cabin real estate for business class, Iberia got creative with storage. Beyond the tabletop space and overhead bins, flyers have nooks beside the seat and below the television. A larger backpack likely won't fit, but chargers, books, electronics, and other small items needed during the flight can be at arm's length. There are no privacy doors as many airlines have added in recent years. , but it comes complete with sliding doors — something that has become a flyer-favorite perk in modern business-class cabins. Iberia has not equipped its A321XLR with , instead relying on the seat's angle and high wings for privacy. I think the design easily does the job, and the swing-out television helps further cacoon passengers. A fully private space is preferred among many travelers, but I think adding a door would take up unnecessary space and add costly weight that Iberia likely didn't want to take on. There is no extra-large front row, either. Another popular trend among new business-class cabins is , which typically have extra space for a bigger bed or a companion seat but come at an extra fee. JetBlue, for example, has its "Studio," while Iberia's entire A321XLR business cabin is equipped with standard seats, which was likely the best way to optimize the cabin. Designating an extra-large front row would also likely decrease the number of Iberia's regular high-dollar seats available to sell. Business class won't have to fight for a lavatory. The A321XLR is a smaller long-haul plane, so its likely more passengers will be visiting the lavatory during the flight. The front of the cabin has one lavatory for up to 14 people, which will be fine so long as the flight attendants keep it clean and stocked. Business class passengers will likely be happy to have their own bathroom as the 168 economy flyers have to share the three at the back — and there's very little room to queue. American and United are planning A321XLRs with lie-flat business class. Airlines like JetBlue and Ireland's Aer Lingus have flown narrow-body planes with lie-flat business class for years, and American has a lie-flat cabin on its transcontinental fleet. American is bringing that strategy to its future A321XLR with a new and improved business class — and this time with sliding doors and direct-aisle access for all travelers. United is also planning a lie-flat cabin, though details are limited. Not every airline plans to have an A321XLR premium cabin. The A321XLR is a versatile plane that can fit into both mainline and low-cost fleets — meaning some examples of the jet will not have business class. Hungarian budget carrier between London and Saudi Arabia. The flight will be all-economy with minimal legroom and no fancy amenities. Wizz Air CEO József Váradi said in September that the no-frills cabin will keep prices cheap, but customers will "have to create the fun for yourself." Read the original article on
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