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During the campaign of Donald Trump that first catapulted him into the White House, I recall a conversation I had with a foreign social anthropologist on the sidelines of a forum about the United States elections then. The speaker of that forum did not believe that Trump would win. My social anthropologist seatmate at the forum whispered to me, “She is wrong. Trump will win.” I asked her why she believed this and she simply explained that the period we are in is the cycle of populists and dictators. She also added that I should not worry too much though as the political pendulum will eventually swing back. I asked when this would happen and what will make it happen. She told me that a global upheaval would bring this about just like World War II did. That was in 2016, and eight years later, Trump is back in the White House, adding another populist government in a still growing list. Extreme climate events have been increasing in number in different parts of the globe, wars rage in different regions with the Russia-Ukraine and the Israel-Palestine wars being seen as likely sparks of a global conflagration, and inequality gaps have continued to worsen with more and more people and children hungry, being homeless, and with inadequate access to quality education and clean water. Methinks that the pendulum will have enough reason to swing back soon, but will we even survive the coming upheaval? Will there be enough to rebuild on? Will it not be too late to do anything about the climate crisis? Will many countries be stuck with demographic time bombs of malnourished and stunted huge numbers of people and even entire communities whose productivity for family and society is totally compromised? The story in the Philippines seems to be perfectly aligned with this age of the populists and the many ways by which we are all choosing the path toward the precipice. So, folks, we are not in an “only in the Philippines” scenario. Much of the bad and fake news we contend with every day and the sad plight of ever growing numbers of people, communities, and children exist in all regions of the world today. The corruption? It is insidious in most governments and only varies in levels of greed. You would think there was an ongoing global competition on who could wipe out their national coffers fastest. Is humanity shackled to this cycle of destruction and rebuilding? Is the pendulum a given and does the swing to one side always need to be a swing to the edge of an abyss? I have had the privilege of continuing to work with business, political, and socio-civic leaders who remain believers in a better Philippines and ultimately, a better world. Many of them are now among our elderly, as sharp as ever and as committed as ever but they know only too well that the clock ticks and they will probably not see the dawn when a nation for our children arises once again, offering food, freedom, jobs, and justice for all as the late statesman Ka Jose Diokno dreamed of. I have been in this mission since my high school days in Tulong Dunong, and at 58 years old, I know that the war may not be won before I take my leave. But there are battles to fight. And fights we all must continue to do simply because some battles can still be won, moving us away from the abyss. This is why in the business sector, there now are aggressive advocacies for business as a force for good, for shared prosperity, and inclusive capitalism. While there are those who may scoff at these efforts, believe me when I say that since moving to the private sector in 1997, these initiatives have come a long way from philanthropic giving and corporate sponsorships, advancing toward genuine programs in partnership with other key sectors. As Philippine Investment Management (Phinma) chair and Makati Business Club (MBC) trustee Ramon R. del Rosario noted at the recent UNIAPAC World Congress in Manila, addressing Christian business leaders from many parts of the globe: “In the Philippines, we have a beautiful tradition called bayanihan. It refers to the spirit of communal unity, work, and cooperation to achieve a shared goal ... I believe that this spirit of bayanihan, of collective action for the common good, is more relevant today than ever before. In the face of the enormous challenges we face, we need a modern-day bayanihan, a coming together of businesses, government, civil society, and communities to lift up those who have been left behind.” How do we show our social anthropologist friend alternative ways to swing the pendulum back? More on that in my next columns and through the battles we intend to fight together with the Makati Business Club and the Management Association of the Philippines, with academe and its institutions like the Phinma-DLSU Center for Business & Society; with groups like PBSP, PBEd, Caritas, Tanging Yaman and Oxfam; with the young movers of Siklab and TAYO awards programs; and with our partner communities and their leaders. Why not join the fight? —————- Peter Angelo V. Perfecto is former executive director of MBC, works with the Phinma group and chairs Oxfam Pilipinas. —————- Business Matters is a project of Makati Business Club ( [email protected] ). 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If you’ve spent any time in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, you already know that Wawa isn’t just a convenience store, it’s a way of life. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee on your way to work , a hoagie for lunch, or snacks for a road trip, Wawa has a little bit of everything, and somehow, they manage to do it all so well. People around here don’t just like Wawa, they love it. I'm one of Wawa's biggest fans and can seriously eat there every day. So, let’s talk about the food. Wawa is famous for its hoagies, and for good reason. They’re amazing, customizable, and so quick. READ MORE: Steer Clear of Pennsylvania's Most Dangerous Cities for Driving Whether you’re into classic cold cuts, hot subs, or something a little more unique like a quesadilla, there’s always something to satisfy your cravings. Plus, don’t sleep on the sides at Wawa Mac, and cheese, soups, salads and so much more are the perfect snacks or add-ons to your meal. 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Go Back to Early Days of Wawa With Vintage Photos Gallery Credit: Eddie Davis 7 Things That Everyone Who Goes To Wawa KnowsBarclays PLC boosted its stake in shares of ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SPRY – Free Report ) by 189.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 111,666 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 73,127 shares during the period. Barclays PLC owned about 0.12% of ARS Pharmaceuticals worth $1,618,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of ARS Pharmaceuticals by 10.8% during the 2nd quarter. J.W. 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Patna, Dec 26 (PTI) Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar condoled the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. Singh, 92, died in AIIMS Delhi on Thursday night. He was brought to the emergency department in a critical condition in the evening. Arlekar, in his condolence message on X, said, "The news of the demise of former PM Manmohan Singh is extremely sad. He will always be remembered for his simplicity, honesty and excellent economic policies. May God give him a place on his feet. Deep condolences to the bereaved family. Om Shanti." Chief Minister Kumar, in his condolence message on X, said, "The demise of former PM Manmohan Singh ji is sad. He was a skilled politician and economist. Under his leadership, India's economy took a new direction. The demise of Dr Singh is an irreparable loss to Indian politics. We pray to God for eternal peace of the departed soul." (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)The normally reliable centre-back passed the ball into his own net in the 26th minute after failing to spot goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel’s positioning. But a brilliant turn and finish on the hour mark from Daizen Maeda changed the game and ultimately earned the Scottish champions a 1-1 home draw. On the opener, Rodgers said: “Mistakes happen and it was just unfortunate. He’s played that pass a million times and it’s gone back and then we’ve been able to play forward. It was just one of those unfortunate moments in the game that happens. “But he’s a really, really tough character. He’s a great guy, he picked himself up. He was really strong and aggressive again in the game and got on with it and had a real bravery in the second half, because he was the one carrying the ball forward for us to start the attack.” Despite the gift, Brugge were worthy of their lead and Rodgers admitted his side were too passive in their pressing in the opening half. Some tactical tweaks – and the introduction of Paulo Bernardo – helped Celtic dominate after Maeda’s equaliser, although Brugge had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside. “I can only credit the players for the second half, because we had to fight,” Rodgers said. “And we’re still one of those teams that’s really pushing to try and make a mark at this level. So to make the comeback, score the goal, play with that courage, I was so pleased. “You want to win but I’ve been here enough times to have lost a game like that, but we didn’t. We showed a real strong mentality and we kept pushing right to the very end and the players did well. “I thought they showed great courage in the second half because we weren’t at our level in the first half. Sometimes a game like that can get away from you, but it didn’t. “We stayed with it, showed that determination, showed that mentality, never to quit, to keep going. And then we were much, much better, much freer in the second half. “So we’re on eight points, nine to play for. We’re still very much on course to get to where we want to get to and still three games to go.” Rodgers added: “It’s 20 games now and we’ve won 16 and drawn three and lost one, so it shows you the mentality is there, and especially at this level, you need to have that.”
Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said Wednesday, announcing a diplomatic agreement with Beijing in the final months of the Biden administration. The three are Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung, all of whom had been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained by China. Swidan had been facing a death sentence on drug charges while Li and Leung were imprisoned on espionage charges. “Soon they will return and be reunited with their families for the first time in many years,” the White House said in a statement. The release comes just two months after China freed David Lin, a Christian pastor from California who had spent nearly 20 years behind bars after being convicted of contract fraud. U.S.-China relations have been roiled for years over major disagreements between the world’s two largest economies on trade, human rights, the production of fentanyl precursors, security issues that include espionage and hacking, China’s aggressiveness toward Taiwan and its smaller neighbors in the South China Sea, and Beijing’s support for Russia’s military-industrial sector. The release of Americans deemed wrongfully detained in China has been a top agenda item in each conversation between the U.S. and China, and Wednesday’s development suggests a willingness by Beijing to engage with the outgoing Democratic administration before Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January. Trump took significant actions against China on trade and diplomacy during his first term. He has pledged to continue those policies in his second term, leading to unease among many who fear that an all-out trade war will greatly affect the international economy and could spur potential Chinese military action against Taiwan. Still, the two countries have maintained a dialogue that has included a partial restoration of military-to-military contacts. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met this month to discuss potential improvements. In a separate but related move, the State Department on Wednesday lowered its travel warning to China to “level two,” advising U.S. citizens to “exercise increased caution” from the norm when traveling to the mainland. The alert had previously been at “level three,” telling Americans they should “reconsider travel” to China in part because of the “risk of wrongful detention” of Americans. The new alert removes that wording but retains a warning that the Chinese government “arbitrarily enforces local laws, including exit bans on U.S. citizens and citizens of other countries, without fair and transparent process under the law.” The Biden administration had raised the cases of the detained Americans with China in multiple meetings over the past several years, including this month when Biden spoke to Xi on during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru. Politico was first to report the men’s release, which it said was part of a prisoner swap with the U.S. The White House did not immediately confirm that any Chinese citizens had been returned home. Li, a Chinese immigrant who started an export business in the U.S., was detained in September 2016 after flying into Shanghai. He was placed under surveillance, interrogated without a lawyer and accused of providing state secrets to the FBI. A U.N. working group called his 10-year prison sentence arbitrary and his family said the charges were politically motivated. Leung was sentenced last year to life in prison on spying charges. He was detained in 2021, by the local bureau of China’s counterintelligence agency in the southeastern city of Suzhou after China had closed its borders and imposed tight domestic travel restrictions and social controls to fight the spread of COVID-19. After Leung's sentencing, the U.S. recommended — though without citing specific cases — that Americans reconsider traveling to China because of arbitrary law enforcement and exit bans and the risk of wrongful detentions. Swidan had been jailed for 12 years on a drug charge and, along with Li and Leung, had considered by the State Department to be wrongfully detained.Buy the Dip on This Blue-Chip Oil Stock
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Pay attention to your health during March, July, and November.UConn announced a two-year contract extension for head football coach Jim Mora on Saturday, just before the team took the field for the Fenway Bowl against North Carolina. Mora’s contract extension will run through 2028 and will pay him $10 million through the remaining four years, with the opportunity to earn more in incentives. The 63-year-old coach is set to make $1.7 million next season, $1.9 million in 2026 and $2.3 and $2.4 million in 2027 and 2028, respectively. UConn then went out and thrashed North Carolina, 27-14, in a game that wasn’t as close as the score indicated. “I am forever grateful. I’m grateful to (athletic director) David (Benedict) and (school president) Radenka (Maric) and the Board of Trustees, but this is about what the (UConn players) did today,” Mora said when asked about the extension in the postgame press conference. In a statement released by UConn ahead of the game, Mora said: “I’d like to thank David Benedict, Radenka Maric and the University of Connecticut leadership for their trust in me and their commitment to our football program. When I first got here, I talked about where we wanted this program to go and we have shown great progress but we still have plenty of work to do. The commitment and dedication from the university and the athletic department has me excited about the future for our football team.” “Three years ago, I tasked Jim Mora with the challenge of leading our football team back to success and through his experience, energy and leadership he has done just that,” UConn athletic director David Benedict said in a statement. “He has taken our program to post season bowl games twice and just guided our team to one of the best seasons in UConn football history, building a momentum to keep this program moving forward. I look forward to his leadership of our football team in the years ahead.” Mora is coming off one of the most successful seasons in UConn football history, having led the team to an 8-4 record and an appearance in the Fenway Bowl. It’s the Huskies’ second bowl appearance in three years. UConn’s eight wins is the most for the program since 2010, and the Huskies had their first winning season since that year, too. A win Saturday would give UConn nine wins for just the third time in program history, with the last two such seasons coming in 2003 and 2007. UConn quarterbacks coach Brad Robbins is heading to Tulsa as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, according to a report from CBS Sports. Robbins was part of a coaching staff that helped the offense produce its most prolific attack since the 2009 season and fifth-most in program history (32.3 points per game). Robbins worked at FCS Tennessee Tech and Division II North Greenville before joining Jim Mora’s staff in spring 2023. 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NEW YORK (AP) — As the International Rescue Committee copes with dramatic increases in displaced people in recent years, the refugee aid organization has looked for efficiencies wherever it can — including using artificial intelligence. Since 2015, the IRC has invested in Signpost — a portfolio of mobile apps and social media channels that answer questions in different languages for people in dangerous situations. The Signpost project, which includes many other organizations, has reached 18 million people so far, but IRC wants to significantly increase its reach by using AI tools — if they can do so safely. Conflict, climate emergencies and economic hardship have driven up demand for humanitarian assistance, with more than 117 million people forcibly displaced in 2024, according to the United Nations refugee agency. The turn to artificial intelligence technologies is in part driven by the massive gap between needs and resources. To meet its goal of reaching half of displaced people within three years, the IRC is testing a network of AI chatbots to see if they can increase the capacity of their humanitarian officers and the local organizations that directly serve people through Signpost. For now, the pilot project operates in El Salvador, Kenya, Greece and Italy and responds in 11 languages. It draws on a combination of large language models from some of the biggest technology companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic and Google. The chatbot response system also uses customer service software from Zendesk and receives other support from Google and Cisco Systems. If they decide the tools work, the IRC wants to extend the technical infrastructure to other nonprofit humanitarian organizations at no cost. They hope to create shared technology resources that less technically focused organizations could use without having to negotiate directly with tech companies or manage the risks of deployment. “We’re trying to really be clear about where the legitimate concerns are but lean into the optimism of the opportunities and not also allow the populations we serve to be left behind in solutions that have the potential to scale in a way that human to human or other technology can’t," said Jeannie Annan, International Rescue Committee’s Chief Research and Innovation Officer. The responses and information that Signpost chatbots deliver are vetted by local organizations to be up to date and sensitive to the precarious circumstances people could be in. An example query that IRC shared is of a woman from El Salvador traveling through Mexico to the United States with her son who is looking for shelter and for services for her child. The bot provides a list of providers in the area where she is. More complex or sensitive queries are escalated for humans to respond. The most important potential downside of these tools would be that they don't work. For example, what if the situation on the ground changes and the chatbot doesn’t know? It could provide information that's not just wrong, but dangerous. A second issue is that these tools can amass a valuable honeypot of data about vulnerable people that hostile actors could target. What if a hacker succeeds in accessing data with personal information or if that data is accidentally shared with an oppressive government? IRC said it's agreed with the tech providers that none of their AI models will be trained on the data that the IRC, the local organizations or the people they are serving are generating. They've also worked to anonymize the data, including removing personal information and location. As part of the Signpost.AI project, IRC is also testing tools like a digital automated tutor and maps that can integrate many different types of data to help prepare for and respond to crises. Cathy Petrozzino, who works for the not-for-profit research and development company MITRE, said AI tools do have high potential, but also high risks. To use these tools responsibly, she said, organizations should ask themselves, does the technology work? Is it fair? Are data and privacy protected? She also emphasized that organizations need to convene a range of people to help govern and design the initiative — not just technical experts, but people with deep knowledge of the context, legal experts, and representatives from the groups that will use the tools. “There are many good models sitting in the AI graveyard,” she said, “because they weren’t worked out in conjunction and collaboration with the user community.” For any system that has potentially life-changing impacts, Petrozzino said, groups should bring in outside experts to independently assess their methodologies. Designers of AI tools need to consider the other systems it will interact with, she said, and they need to plan to monitor the model over time. Consulting with displaced people or others that humanitarian organizations serve may increase the time and effort needed to design these tools, but not having their input raises many safety and ethical problems, said Helen McElhinney, executive director of CDAC Network. It can also unlock local knowledge. People receiving services from humanitarian organizations should be told if an AI model will analyze any information they hand over, she said, even if the intention is to help the organization respond better. That requires meaningful and informed consent, she said. They should also know if an AI model is making life-changing decisions about resource allocation and where accountability for those decisions lies, she said. Degan Ali, CEO of Adeso, a nonprofit in Somalia and Kenya, has long been an advocate for changing the power dynamics in international development to give more money and control to local organizations. She asked how IRC and others pursuing these technologies would overcome access issues, pointing to the week-long power outages caused by Hurricane Helene in the U.S. Chatbots won't help when there's no device, internet or electricity, she said. Ali also warned that few local organizations have the capacity to attend big humanitarian conferences where the ethics of AI are debated. Few have staff both senior enough and knowledgeable enough to really engage with these discussions, she said, though they understand the potential power and impact these technologies may have. “We must be extraordinarily careful not to replicate power imbalances and biases through technology,” Ali said. “The most complex questions are always going to require local, contextual and lived experience to answer in a meaningful way.” The Associated Press and OpenAI have a licensing and technology agreement that allows OpenAI access to part of AP’s text archives. 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