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- Preliminary Discussions Underway to Establish a Joint Venture SINGAPORE, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EUDA Health Holdings Limited (“EUDA” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EUDA), a Singapore-based health technology company that operates a first-of-its-kind Southeast Asian digital healthcare ecosystem, today announced that it has entered into preliminary discussions with Guangdong Cell Biotech Co. Ltd. (“Guangdong Cell Biotech”), a prominent player in stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine, to form a joint venture. Guangdong Cell Biotech develops autologous cell treatments and tailored medicines for various disorders. This potential collaboration aims to leverage the complementary strengths of both companies to accelerate growth and innovation across the biotechnology and consumer health sectors. Discussions are focused on leveraging EUDA’s digital healthcare ecosystem as a platform to deliver cutting-edge regenerative therapies developed by Guangdong Cell Biotech to a broader audience in Southeast Asia. Guangdong Cell Biotech’s stem cell technology is expected to enrich EUDA’s healthcare services with innovative treatment options, enhancing the appeal and effectiveness of its digital platform. Guangdong Cell Biotech represents that it currently has 37 established stem cell and DNA medical treatment facilities in China and presence in Indonesia and Cambodia. A joint venture combining EUDA’s expertise in making holistic healthcare solutions accessible to everyone using its portfolio of products and advanced technologies, with Guangdong Cell Biotech’s leadership in stem cell treatment, will allow EUDA to enhance its market presence, improve product offerings, and deliver cutting-edge solutions to customers in Asia. Strategic Rationale The potential strategic partnership between EUDA and Guangdong Cell Biotech aims to: “We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with Guangdong Cell Biotech,” said Kelvin Chen, CEO of EUDA. “While our discussions are in the early stages, we are optimistic about the potential to combine our strengths in offering non-invasive, holistic wellness consumer products through our ecosystem, with Guangdong Cell Biotech’s established 30+ stem cell and DNA medical treatment facilities, further diversifying our healthcare ecosystem and revenue streams going forward.” Wang Taihua, Founder and Chairman of Guangdong Cell Biotech, added, “This potential partnership reflects our shared vision of driving innovation and expanding the impact we have on wellness consumers in Asia. The market for stem cell treatment in China and across Asia is massive, and we look forward to exploring this opportunity and evaluating how we can transform the industry together.” Parties have not entered into a letter of intent or a legally binding agreement at this time. There is no guarantee that parties will form a joint venture or enter into a definitive written agreement to collaborate in the future. About EUDA Health Holdings Limited EUDA Health Holdings Limited is a Singapore-based health technology company that operates a first-of-its-kind Southeast Asian digital healthcare ecosystem aimed at making healthcare affordable and accessible, and improving the patient experience by delivering better outcomes through personalized healthcare. The company’s proprietary unified AI platform quickly assesses a patient’s medical history, triages a condition, digitally connects patients with clinicians, and predicts optimal treatment outcomes. EUDA Health’s holistic approach supports patients throughout all stages of care, including wellness & prevention, urgent care & emergencies, pre-existing conditions, and aftercare services. About Guangdong Cell Biotech Co. Ltd. Guangdong Cell Biotech Co. Ltd and its subsidiaries is a leading enterprise and backbone enterprise in the field of stem cell and regenerative medicine in China. The group has established three platforms of stem cell regenerative medicine, immune cell rehabilitation medicine and genomics, covering the field stem cell drug research, clinical research and transformation services, adult cell storage business, CAR-T immune cell products, and research and development of new cell derivative product. They have currently more than 70 invention patents and 3 international invention patents. The group now have over 30 branches and subsidies home and abroad, and cooperates intensively with more than 100 well-known research institutes and clinical institutes. Forward Looking Statements This document may contain forward-looking statements regarding risks and uncertainties. These statements usually use forward-looking words, such as the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “envisions,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions).These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside EUDA’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. sYou should not overly rely on forward-looking statements that are only applicable to the date of publication of this document. These forward-looking statements are based on information from EUDA and Guangdong Cell Biotech, as well as other sources that we believe are reliable. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. As parties have only entered into preliminary discussions at this time, they have not entered into any definitive legally binding agreement. There is also no guarantee that parties will form a joint venture or enter into a definitive written agreement to collaborate. The execution of a definitive agreement will be disclosed by EUDA. Contact: Christensen Advisory Roger Hu 852.2232.3968 roger.hu@christensencomms.com
For the last 15 years, Zac Paeth and Gene Walters have spent Black Friday under the weight of shopping bags. This year, they were spotted at Woodfield Mall walking out of the busy Lego store with yellow shopping bags filled with toys like the recently-released Nightmare Before Christmas set that’s been “selling out everywhere.” Wearing matching Santa hats and holding Starbucks holiday cups, it’s a tradition for them to spend the day after Thanksgiving hunting down deals. “I’ve done Black Friday shopping where I haven’t bought anything — just got out there for fun. My daughter’s here with her friends, and we drive around and pick up three of her friends,” Walters said. “It feels like some of the specials are back this year ... so sometimes, like I said, I’ll spend nothing, and then there’ll be times like this where I spend a lot.” Zac Paeth (left) and Gene Walters outside the Lego store at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Chicagoans flocked to malls and big-box chains for Black Friday to snag holiday deals, and many took part in the tradition at 6 a.m., when most centers like Woodfield opened its doors. “This is our super bowl,” said Emily Holdeman, assistant director of marketing at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. “I think it’s a tradition for [people]. I think it’s a fun thing to get their coffees; they get their energy drinks.” Retailers like Best Buy, Amazon and Target have been pushing holiday deals for weeks, but Black Friday remains the biggest day of the year for retail foot traffic in the U.S., according to retail technology company Sensormatic Solutions. “It’s important for them to be able to get shoppers into their store to show them that experience of what it’s like to browse and touch and feel items. It also can be a bellwether for retailers on what to expect for the rest of the holiday season,” Grant Gustafson, head of retail consulting and analytics at Sensormatic, said. A record 183.4 million people plan to shop in stores and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That’s more than the previous record of 182 million people set in 2023. NRF also forecast holiday sales in November and December to total $979.5 billion and $989 billion, growing between 2.5% and 3.5% year over year. Separately, digital research firm Adobe expects overall U.S. online holiday sales to hit $240.8 billion, representing 8.4% growth over last year. Christa Sowa, of Glen Ellyn, has passed on her enthusiasm for early morning shopping to her daughter, Liliana, 12, and even her daughter’s friend, Natalie Hauser, 11. The girls sported matching french braids. “That is cute,” Christa Sowa said to Liliana Sowa, who was holding up a black kids T-shirt inside activewear shop Athleta. “Add it to the stack.” The Sowas started regularly visiting Woodfield on Black Friday a few years ago as a way to get out of the house after the COVID-19 lockdowns lifted. When Christa Sowa briefly went next door to look at cheerleading uniforms at the Cheer Shoppe, Liliana and Natalie practiced TikTok dances in the mirror at Athleta. “I grew up with Black Friday shopping. It was such a tradition to get up and go,” Christa Sowa said. “I came down at 5 this morning, and they were already up ready to go. ... They’re at the age where they need independence, and they want to come and look a little bit and explore, and so I feel comfortable with that here.” While the 6 a.m. traffic was quiet heading into Woodfield, much of the parking lot was full by 9 a.m. and the mall was packed with shoppers. Jewelry store Pandora normally draws long lines on Black Friday, store manager Patricia Cigarroa said, but it wasn’t as busy Friday. “We actually started our Black Friday deals two weeks ago,” Cigarroa said. “[Shoppers] didn’t have to deal with getting up at 6 in the morning. That would be my guess. Otherwise, I can’t explain it. I geared up the store, and I have enough [staff] to take care of the typical traffic, but they aren’t here.” Tanisha Thomas (right) looks at jewelry at Pandora at Woodfield Mall. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times But some Pandora customers like Tanisha Thomas, 29, and Joe Alm, 24, were ready to shop there before 7 a.m. Thomas has had her eye on a ring and was able to purchase it at the store. “Pandora is my go-to,” she said. “It’s easier to just buy it in person now and see what you want without having to return it or deal with shipping.” Brynn Skinner, 14, also prefers shopping in person. She joined her friends at 5:30 a.m. for her first Black Friday experience after seeing TikTok videos advertising deals. “I don’t want to wait. I hate waiting for my packages,” Brynn said. At the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont, lines wrapped around stores with wait times of more than an hour. Polo Ralph Lauren touted a 50% off sale and had 100 people in line by 8:45 a.m., while the Nike store had about 50 people waiting in line. Other retailers like Converse were also offering deep discounts of up to 50% off. Shoppers line up outside Polo Ralph Lauren at Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont, Ill. on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Katie Walsh, senior marketing manager for Fashion Outlets of Chicago, said there were “tons of lines” before its 6 a.m. opening, with many outside stores like Gucci, Lululemon and Ugg. DJ Lani Love spun tunes at the outlet mall, where roller skating dancers would later perform to keep the energy up during the long shopping day. “A lot of our stores are offering exclusive Black Friday deals or outlet exclusive products that makes you really have to come here,” Walsh said. “The other thing, too — the luxury stores don’t broadcast their Black Friday sales. So if you wanna know, you actually have to come here to see what it is.” Meanwhile, big-box chains like Target offered exclusive merchandise. The retailer was selling a Taylor Swift Eras Tour book and a bonus CD and vinyl edition of her “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology” album, only available in stores on Black Friday before customers can buy them online starting Saturday. Mari Flores, 18, looks at Taylor Swift’s “The Anthology” CD at Target’s Harlem Irving Plaza store in Norridge. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Mari Flores, 18, is a big Swiftie fan but was thinking of her 29-year-old sister while shopping at the Harlem Irving Plaza Target in Norridge. She was purchasing the exclusive Taylor Swift CD as a gift. “[My sister] collects the CDs,” Flores said. “I’m the one who collects the vinyls. We’ve gotten the Target collabs before, and I like collecting the different versions.” Vicky Hernandez was in the toy aisle, clutching several Rainbow High dolls that were $10 off. She said she misses how Black Friday shopping used to be a decade ago. “I think online shopping has changed it,” Hernandez said. “It’s not like it used to be. I enjoy the chaos. We used to go to witness the chaos, not necessarily to fight over the items.” Contributing: Amy Yee and AP Vicky Hernandez and Efrain Hernandez, who are cousins, shop for Rainbow High Dolls at the Target store on Harlem Irving Plaza on Black Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
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Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday. Gaetz’s withdrawal is a blow to Trump’s push to install steadfast loyalists in his incoming administration and the first sign that Trump could face resistance from members of his own party. Trump said in a social media post that Gaetz “did not want to be a distraction for the Administration.” Gaetz said “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work" of the transition team. He added, “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle.” Warrants put Israeli PM and others in a small group of leaders accused of crimes against humanity Arrest warrants issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and a Hamas leader put them in a small group of leaders to be accused of crimes against humanity. The International Criminal Court in the Hague issued the warrants Thursday for Netanyahu, his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant, and Mohammed Deif, a Hamas leader Israel claims it killed. The court says Hamas committed murder, rape and torture in the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks that triggered the Israel-Hamas war. The court also says Israel used starvation as a method of warfare and committed murder, persecution and other inhumane acts. Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct WASHINGTON (AP) — Former congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general in the face of sexual misconduct allegations. He's not the only member of Trump’s chosen staff and Cabinet accused of some form of misconduct. Others include: Elon Musk, his choice to help lead a new outside panel seeking to boost government efficiency, Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Trump’s choice for defense secretary Pete Hegseth and Linda McMahon, his choice to lead the Department of Education. They all deny the claims. Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has put Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of finding ways to cut government spending and regulations. It's possible that their efforts will lead to a constitutional clash. This week, Musk and Ramaswamy said they would encourage the Republican president-elect to refuse to spend money allocated by Congress, which would conflict with a 1974 law that's intended to prevent presidents from blocking funds. If Trump takes such a step, it would quickly become one of the most closely watched legal battles of his second administration. Musk and Ramaswamy also aim to dramatically reduce the size of the federal workforce. Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war passes 44,000, Palestinian officials say DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian health officials say the death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 44,000. The Gaza Health Ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. The Israeli military says it has killed over 17,000 militants, without providing evidence. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed into southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting another 250. Around 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third of whom are believed to be dead. Most of the rest were released during a cease-fire last year. Putin touts Russia's new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO The new ballistic missile fired by Russia struck a military-industrial facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, but its real mission was delivering a deadly new message to NATO. Hours after Thursday’s strike touched off a debate over whether the Ukrainian plant was hit by an intercontinental ballistic missile, President Vladimir Putin cleared up the mystery in a rare and surprise appearance on Russian television. He described it as a new, intermediate-range ballistic missile that raced to its target at 10 times the speed of sound and couldn't be stopped by modern anti-missile systems. One Western expert said it was the first time that such a missile was used in the war — and perhaps in any conflict. What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One of the strongest storms on the West Coast in decades knocked out power for thousands of people and unleashed strong winds that toppled trees and left two dead in Washington before making its way through Oregon to Northern California. The storm was dumping heavy snow and record amounts of rain in the region on Thursday. The National Weather Service extended a flood watch into Saturday for areas north of San Francisco. The storm system roared ashore Tuesday and it’s expected to bring moderate to heavy rain through Saturday, increasing the risk of flash flooding and rockslides in some areas. Brazilian police indict former President Bolsonaro and aides over alleged 2022 coup attempt SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people on charges of attempting a coup to keep him in office after his electoral defeat in the 2022 elections. The findings are to be delivered Thursday to Brazil’s Supreme Court, which will refer them to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet, who will either formally charge Bolsonaro and put the former president on trial or toss the investigation. The former right-wing president has denied all claims he tried to stay in office after his narrow electoral defeat in 2022 to his rival, leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has faced a series of legal threats since then. Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lied to Chicago police. The state’s highest court ruled Thursday on Smollett’s argument that a special prosecutor should not have been allowed to intervene after the local state’s attorney initially dropped charges. The 5-0 decision did not address Smollett's claims of innocence. The Black, gay actor claimed two men assaulted him, spouted slurs and tossed a noose around his neck. Smollett was on the television drama “Empire,” which filmed in Chicago. Testimony at his trial indicated Smollett paid $3,500 to two men to carry out the attack. US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water NEW YORK (AP) — Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking water. Communities in Florida, Texas, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming and elsewhere have debated the idea in recent months. And several have decided to stop adding it to drinking water. In August, a federal agency for the first time reported that there is a link between high levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids. And in September, a federal judge ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to further regulate it in drinking water. The decision to add fluoride to drinking water rests with state and local officials, but advisers to Donald Trump have suggested he would push to remove it.
Li Xiang, a well-known television host and actress in China, has always been in the spotlight for her lavish lifestyle and extravagant spending habits. Her daughter, Wang Siling, often accompanies her on public outings and social media posts, showcasing their close bond and shared love for luxury.
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 19, 2024-- The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), a global leader in high-speed autonomy, is gearing up for a monumental return to CES 2025 with exciting new developments, including the introduction of multicar racing and the future of physical AI . Set to take place on January 9, 2025 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from 2-4 PM PST , the Autonomous Challenge at CES 2025 will mark a significant milestone in the development of autonomous technologies, offering attendees a firsthand look at the evolution of AI in high-speed motorsport. A New Era of AI Racing: Multicar Showdown and Tiered Competitions Having introduced the world to head-to-head autonomous racing three years ago at CES, the IAC will attempt another historic feat during CES 2025 with a multicar exhibition race. Teams will run 3-4 autonomous racecars on track at the same time, in a thrilling 20-lap format. This marks a significant leap forward in high-speed autonomy, as the exhibition race will test not just individual car performance but the ability of AI systems to manage complex multi-agent interactions at high speed. The IAC race event at CES2025 will feature a progressive three-tiered structure, designed to ensure teams at every level can actively compete and push the boundaries of their AI driver development: This structure allows for a progressive increase in AI racing difficulty, ensuring all teams, regardless of experience, have a chance to showcase their AI driver development in the ever-evolving landscape of autonomous racing. New Teams and Exciting Partnership The IAC has also welcomed two new university teams: Indiana University and California Institute of Technology , bringing the total number of IAC teams to ten. These new additions further elevate the competition, expanding the IAC’s global pool of talent and expertise that are working on a common AI and robotics platform to accelerate the future of high-speed autonomy The IAC’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI extends beyond racing, through a strategic collaboration with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) which selected IAC as an official test and evaluation platform to be used in improving AI training for autonomous systems. This work is part of a new DARPA program, Transfer Learning from Imprecise and Abstract Models to Autonomous Technologies (TIAMAT) which aims to address the “simulation to real” gap in AI training. “The Indy Autonomous Challenge is truly leading the charge in the physical AI revolution,” said Paul Mitchell, President of the Indy Autonomous Challenge. “By pushing the limits of autonomous technology on the racetrack, we’re not just developing AI that can drive racecars—we’re creating systems that can be applied to everything from aviation to autonomous vehicles and robotics. The race at CES will be a showcase of cutting-edge innovation, and it’s also a great example of what can be achieved when government, academia, and industry come together to tackle some of the biggest tech challenges of our time.” IAC at CES 2025: A Hub for Innovation As a leader in the physical AI revolution , the IAC will take center stage at CES 2025 , the world’s largest innovation event. The IAC will have a prominent display in the West Hall lobby, showcasing the IAC-AV-24 world’s fastest autonomous racecar, along with a series of CES Conference Sessions exploring the future of AI in motorsport and beyond. Sessions include: These sessions will provide key insights into the future of physical AI and its potential to revolutionize mobility while increasing sustainability and quality of life. Race Day and VIP Experience at CES The Indy Autonomous Challenge race day at CES 2025 will be held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, setting the stage for a thrilling exhibition of innovation, speed, and AI advancement. Taking place on January 9 from 2-4 PM PST , this exciting autonomous race event will include three competitions: Time Trials, Passing Competition, and Multicar Race Exhibition. Ample parking will be available at the venue, and rideshare drop-offs are encouraged for added convenience. This year’s official IAC at CES Media Briefing will take place at the Media Center of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on January 9, 2025, at 1:15 PM , right before race activities begin. Reporters will receive the latest updates, learn about the innovations on the track, and have the opportunity for an open Q&A with IAC leadership and team leads. Media Registration: To attend any IAC track events as media, including tier 1, 2 and 3 exhibitions and/or to attend the media briefing, please register here . Media Contact & Resources: To request an interview with IAC stakeholders or to plan media tours at the track and/or booth, please contact IAC@OneMoreVolley.com . High-resolution images and additional information about the Indy Autonomous Challenge are available on the IAC Media Page . About the IAC: The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) is a non-profit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA) that organizes racing competitions among university-affiliated teams from around the world. Teams program AI drivers to pilot fully autonomous racecars and compete in a series of history-making events at iconic tracks. The IAC is working to establish a hub for performance automation in the state and is harnessing the power of innovative competitions to attract the best and the brightest minds from around the globe to further state-of-the-art technology in the safety and performance of autonomous vehicles. The IAC started as a $1 million prize competition with 31 university teams signing up to compete more than four years ago, representing top engineering and technology programs from 15 U.S. states and 11 countries. Follow the IAC on LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , & YouTube . 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Adore Delano and Sasha Allen ’s love is filled with harmony. The RuPaul’s Drag Race star and the The Voice contestant recently took their relationship public in respective love-filled Instagram posts where they sang each other’s praises. In one mirror selfie, Sasha—who competed with his dad Jim Allen on season 21 of The Voice as members of Ariana Grande ’s team—hugged Adore from behind and kissed her on the cheek while she embraced his arm and leaned into him. In another snap, the pair held hands while lounging on the couch together, while a third featured the reality competition stars cuddling on the same couch. “You teach me things with just a look in your eyeballs,” Adore captioned her Dec. 1 Instagram post. “You’re mine - i’m yours - let’s take over the world.” The two-time Drag Race competitor—who also competed on season seven of American Idol in 2008—ended her post with a short and sweet message, adding, “i love you.” That same day, Sasha—who made history on The Voice as the first openly trans contestant to advance to the live portion of the show—shared the photos, writing in the caption of his Instagram post, ”my sweet adore, i am so lucky to love you” He also chimed in on his girlfriend’s post, writing in the comments, “my dream girl im in love with u.” Many of the pair’s fellow reality competition alums couldn’t help but gush over the heartwarming news. American Idol season seven runner-up David Archuleta commented with three heart-eyed emojis, while Adore’s Drag Race season six sister Laganja Estranja wrote, “This makes me so happy!!” And Adore’s exciting relationship status isn’t the only celebratory update she’s shared with the world as of late. Last summer, she publicly came out as a trans woman and detailed the relief and joy she felt by embracing her identity. “I’ve found that it’s been very enlightening and has made me probably the happiest I’ve ever been in my adult life,” she said in the July 2023 Instagram video. “I’m living in my world now, and it feels so empowering and it feels so good. It feels so liberating.” Read on to see other famous LGBTQ+ couples. David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris Harris and Burtka married in 2014 in Italy and have been together for a whopping 20 years. The longtime couple share 13-year-old twins Harper and Gideon . Jessica Betts & Niecy Nash-Betts The Reno 911 actress and musician met after Betts landed a small role on Nash's TNT comedy Claws . After keeping their romance private for several years, the couple announced they were married in August 2020. They've gone on to share countless adorable date nights on the red carpet and even posed topless together for Essence , making them the first same-sex couple to grace the cover of the magazine. Sarah Paulson & Holland Taylor The actors' romantic relationship began in 2015, but they didn't go public with their romance until the following year. Now, they are award show mainstays always supporting each other in their professional endeavors. Lance Bass & Michael Turchin Bass and Turchin have been 'N SYNC since they got together in 2011. The couple wed in 2014 in Los Angeles and celebrated a decade together by welcoming twins Violet and Alexander in 2021. Georges LeBar & RuPaul This couple proves opposites really do attract. Together since the '90s, LeBar runs a Wyoming ranch while RuPaul is busy winning Emmys as the longtime host of his reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race . The pair secretly wed in 2017. Dylan Meyer & Kristen Stewart The Oscar-nominated actress announced in 2021 that she and her screenwriter partner got engaged after two years of dating. "We're marrying, we're totally gonna do it," Stewart said on The Howard Stern Show . "I wanted to be proposed to, so I think I very distinctly carved out what I wanted and she nailed it. We're marrying, it's happening." Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi The comedian and actress met at an award show in 2004 and the rest is history. The lovebirds tied the knot in 2008. Todd Spiewak & Jim Parsons The Big Bang Theory actor and graphic designer have been together for over two decades. Parsons first went public with their relationship in 2012 and the two married five years later at the Rainbow Room in New York City. David Furnish & Elton John After first meeting in 1993, the EGOT winner and filmmaker tied the knot in 2014 after eight years in a British civil partnership. The couple of over three decades shares sons Zachary , 13, and Elijah , 11. Ben Platt & Noah Galvin The actors, who both starred in the titular role in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway, started dating in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic. Fast forward two years, Ben popped the question in November 2022. As he announced on Instagram at the time, "He agreed to hang out forever." Jodie Foster & Alexandra Hedison The Oscar winner and photographer have maintained a very private relationship since they wed in April 2014 after dating for almost a year. Ariana DeBose & Sue Makkoo DeBose and Makkoo both worked on Broadway's Summer: The Donna Summer Musical in 2018 with the Oscar winner playing Disco Donna and the fashion designer working as the show's costume associate. The lovebirds took their relationship public during the 2022 award season where DeBose picked up countless awards for her role in West Side Story . Amber Laign & Robin Roberts Roberts and Laign first met on a blind date in 2005 and were together for nearly two decades before marrying in 2023. Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird These two are definitely couple goals—and we're not talking about the sports kind. The soccer star and former WNBA champ began dating in 2016 and got engaged in 2020. In 2018, Bird and Rapinoe became the first same-sex couple on the cover of ESPN's The Body Issue . 070 Shake & Lily-Rose Depp In January 2024, The Idol actress and rapper celebrated their first anniversary with Depp sharing to Instagram, "1 With his stellar America's Cup career behind him, Jimmy Spithill has introduced his new Italy SailGP Team in Dubai just ahead of the opening regatta of the global league's fifth season. And Spithill, the team's CEO and founder, has pulled a major coup by hiring his old America's Cup crewmate and fellow Australian, wing trimmer Kyle Langford, from the Australian team that dominated SailGP for the first three seasons. Italy, SailGP's 12th team, sailed its foiling 50-foot catamaran for the first time on Thursday. After practice racing on Friday, the opening regatta will be on Saturday and Sunday. "It's been definitely a big push," Spithill said in a video interview with The Associated Press. "It's all come up really quick. We're almost there." Spithill left the US SailGP team in November after two and a half seasons to focus on starting the Italian team and on sailing in this year's America's Cup. He was co-helmsman of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, who were eliminated by INEOS Britannia in the challenger finals. Double Olympic gold medallist Ruggero Tita will helm the Italian team, while two-time bronze medallist and recent Women's America's Cup winner Giulia Fava will be the strategist. Italian national champion Andrea Tesei will assume the flight controller role. Alex Sinclair also followed Spithill, joining grinders Matteo Celon and Enrico Voltolini, who have extensive high-performance and America's Cup experience. Spithill said his crew has "some absolute next-generation stars, from different backgrounds, Olympics, America's Cup, and it's just awesome having Kyle come in." Spithill, 45, said he'll be on the boat only if someone gets hurt or sick. "These young guys are too good at it," he said. "The talent that's coming through in Italy, I mean, the results do the talking." More stars having been switching teams in SailGP, which was co-founded by tech billionaire Larry Ellison. Signing Langford is a big deal for the new team. Shortly before the 2013 America's Cup on San Francisco Bay, Langford was promoted to Oracle's race crew after wing trimmer Dirk de Ridder was suspended by an international jury. With Emirates Team New Zealand at match point at 8-1, Spithill skippered Oracle to eight straight wins in one of the greatest comebacks in sports to retain the Cup. "One thing that really attracted him was a chance to start out and really play a major role with the new team and especially the emerging talent," Spithill said. "It would have been really easy for him to say, 'You know what? I'm comfortable with the Aussies.' But the fact that he's stepped out of his comfort zone and he's challenging himself as an athlete in this stage of his career is just massive." While talented, the Italian crew will have the least experience together in the high-performance F50 catamaran. Spithill said Langford "is going to play a huge role in getting this team up to speed. I mean, the F50 is, without a doubt, probably the hardest boat to sail out there." He said immediately after Luna Rossa's loss in early October it was time to step away from the America's Cup. "The point is, we didn't get the job done so I hold myself accountable for that. And I also am seeing firsthand that this next generation of talent coming through and I believe they deserve a shot, you know?" Dubai is the first of 14 regattas. At season's end, the top three crews will race in the $2 million, winner-take-all Grand Final.With Araujo's injury being sustained during an international match, FIFA has determined that they are responsible for compensating Barcelona for the financial losses incurred as a result of the player's absence. The compensation package, totaling approximately €2.65 million, is meant to cover the costs associated with Araujo's wages, medical treatment, and the impact of his absence on Barcelona's performance on the field.