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Murder of UnitedHealth Executive Sparks Healthcare Industry UproarPrime Minister Christopher Luxon on why ‘coalition of chaos’ defied the criticsPalvella Therapeutics Announces Closing of Merger with Pieris Pharmaceuticals and Concurrent Private Placement of $78.9 MillionPETALING JAYA: Although Malaysia is on the radar of foreign investors, challenges persist in further boosting foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country. AmBank Group managing director for business banking Christopher Yap (pic) told StarBiz that key challenges in attracting FDI include limited supply chain connections, currency exchange volatility, differences in international payment systems and navigating Malaysia’s regulatory framework. “One of the primary challenges is the limited supply chain access for foreign investors new to Malaysia. Another challenge is managing exchange rate fluctuations between foreign currencies and the ringgit, which can impact budgeting and financial statements for investors,” he said. Realising the importance of FDIs to the country’s economy, the group has put in several initiatives to further spur foreign investment. “For example, to mitigate the issue of limited supply chain access, our dedicated teams for China and South Korea desks connect clients to a network of over 100,000 business contacts. “This extensive supply chain access is complemented by our AmInvestment Banking division, which helps source potential acquisitions and supports ecosystem establishment through partnerships with reputable industry players. “Additionally, we assist with land sourcing by connecting clients to reliable local developers within our network,” Yap said. To manage exchange rate fluctuations between foreign currencies and the ringgit, he said AmBank offers a wide range of foreign exchange (FX) solutions, including e-FX for convenient rate booking. “We are also the only local bank to have successfully completed ringgit to Korean Won FX trades for South Korean clients in Malaysia,” he noted. To navigate Malaysia’s regulatory framework, Yap said to assist investors, the group provides regular economic updates and thematic market research to facilitate informed decision-making. The bank also partners with consultancy firms whose Chinese desk offers specialised consultancy services for new foreign investors, covering licensing, visas, and other regulatory requirements. On the current global trends in FDI, and its contribution to Malaysia’s economic growth, he said recent global trends in FDI are significantly influenced by the diversification of investments and evolving supply chains. “Investors are increasingly adopting the China+1 strategy, aiming to reduce over-reliance on China by expanding into other regions, which has led to a 24% rise in FDI inflows into Asean countries between 2020 and 2022.“Malaysia, in particular, has benefited from these shifts due to sustainable development initiatives and investor-friendly reforms. FDIs play a vital role in Malaysia’s economic development. Between 2017 and 2022, FDI projects created approximately 133,117 jobs, significantly contributing to employment and human capital development. “The presence of multinational corporations has also enhanced innovation, with technology and skills transfer benefitting local firms and boosting competitiveness, Yap added. He said there are several sectors currently which have seen strong inflows of FDIs. Yap said the services sector, particularly information and communications technology and real estate, continues to attract significant investments. The manufacturing sector, led by the electrical and electronics industry, is also a key area of interest, he said, adding that moreover, the green technology sector is on the rise, driven by the government’s focus on sustainable initiatives. “AmBank has played a vital role in supporting these high-growth sectors. “We offer structured financing solutions, access to capital markets, and green financing options specifically tailored to the needs of these industries. “Additionally, our industrial park programme exemplifies our commitment to fostering industrial growth. “For instance, we offer up to 200% margin of financing for buyers of industrial park properties, such as Ideal Property Group’s Penang Technology Park in Bertam , with high loan-to-value packages for end-buyers. “These packages align with our focus on environmental, social and governance initiatives and responsible investment practices, making us the first bank to provide distinctive end-financing solutions for customers seeking to improve resource efficiency and adopt sustainable practices,” he pointed out. 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Bhagalpur: With a view to encouraging people, including senior citizens, to enrol in the ‘ Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana ’ ( AB-PMJAY ) and obtain the ‘ Ayushman Health Card ’ (AHC), the Bhagalpur district administration organised a march in Gaura Chowki locality of Nathnagar block on Tuesday. The march was led by DM, Nawal Kishor Choudhary . The DM asked the block development officers (BDOs), health department officials at PHCs, and the public distribution shops (PDS), to ensure that senior citizens and other eligible beneficiaries get their AHCs prepared. The DM interacted with people, as well as officials at the block-level, and the PDS distributors. The DM told this newspaper that during the march he motivated senior citizens and those enrolled with PDS dealers to get their AHCs made and avail themselves of the health cover benefits. He said no laxity in enrolling the beneficiaries under the AB-PMJAY would be tolerated. He said all the health centres, additional PHCs, sub-PHCs, PDS dealers and other govt officials have been asked to prepare AHCs for the beneficiaries in the district. He said that the ASHA workers, along with village-level workers, have also been roped in for the work. We also published the following articles recently Bhagalpur administration organises march to promote Ayushman card Bhagalpur district officials, led by DM Nawal Kishor Choudhary, organized a march in Nathnagar to promote enrollment in the Ayushman Bharat health scheme. Choudhary urged block development officers, health officials, and public distribution shops to prioritize senior citizens and ensure eligible beneficiaries receive their Ayushman Health Cards. NHRC finds anomalies in several PDS outlets in Jamshedpur, Seraikela-Kharsawan district NHRC rapporteur Suchitra Sinha uncovered widespread PDS fraud in Jamshedpur and Seraikela-Kharsawan, with beneficiaries, mainly from impoverished backgrounds, denied rations despite biometric records. Sinha's raids revealed discrepancies in registers, faulty scales, and phantom PDS outlets. Threats were issued to halt investigations. A report will be submitted to the NHRC, urging government action to address these critical welfare issues. PDS rice row: Customs to cooperate with state Visakhapatnam customs chief, Sanjay Rathi, addressed concerns about diverted PDS rice, pledging cooperation with the state government to halt illegal exports. He urged stakeholders to assist state agencies in curbing this practice, which harms the underprivileged. Meetings were held in Kakinada and Visakhapatnam with rice exporters, millers, and other stakeholders to discuss preventative measures. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .Benefits claimants have increasingly found that they can get more money being signed off sick than looking for a job and there is “clearly a problem” with incentives in the system, the employment minister has acknowledged. Alison McGovern said that the current system “doesn’t work for anybody” because it made it hard for the long-term sick to find work while pushing up costs for taxpayers. McGovern said that it was “bleak” that rising numbers of young people were being signed off sick with problems such as mental health conditions. She said that the welfare system needed to change so that disabled people were helped to find work rather than being left “on the scrap heap”. It was “obvious”, she noted, that the current system was

TUCSON, Ariz. — A former Secret Service agent pleaded guilty last week to stealing cryptocurrency out of an evidence vault in Arizona. Anthony J. Evans, 32, of Tucson admitted that while working for the federal agency in Phoenix, he accessed cryptocurrency on a wallet in the agency's vault and transferred about $56,000 to two wallets Evans controlled. VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Un ex agente del Servicio Secreto se declara culpable de robar criptomonedas de una bóveda en Arizona The defendant converted most of the cryptocurrency to dollars and used the money for personal expenses, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Arizona. Evans faces up to a year in prison when he is sentenced in court on Feb. 19, 2025. He will also be expected to pay restitution. In addition to providing security to the president and vice president, Secret Service agents are also responsible for safeguarding the country's financial systems. RELATED: Man pretending to be Uber driver steals thousands in cryptocurrency, police say RELATED: DPS explains how 'well-trained criminal ring' used technology to steal 22 cars in the Valley Watch 12News for free You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12+ app! The free 12+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like "Today in AZ" and "12 News" and our daily lifestyle program, "Arizona Midday"—on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV . 12+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona. Users can also watch on-demand videos of top stories, local politics, I-Team investigations, Arizona-specific features and vintage videos from the 12News archives. Roku : Add the channel from the Roku store or by searching for "12 News KPNX." Amazon Fire TV : Search for "12 News KPNX" to find the free 12+ app to add to your account , or have the 12+ app delivered directly to your Amazon Fire TV through Amazon.com or the Amazon app.Head coach Craig Berube didn't mince words or criticism for his captain Auston Matthews after securing a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. Craig Berube is not shy about telling it as it is, whether you're a fourth-line player or a superstar. If you make mistakes, 'Chief' will let them know about it. That demeanor hasn't changed as he bluntly pointed out that while his captain has returned to the lineup, he's not 100% ready just yet. So far this season, Matthews has 15 points in 14 games, including three since returning from a near month-long stint on the IR. It was a great sign to see Matthews back on the scoreboard although Berube is correct with his captain having a bit of trouble adjusting due to the schedule as Toronto's December outlook is brutal. For the month, they play 15 games including three back-to-back slates. It's tough for Matthews to get equal parts rest and practice with Toronto needing to play so much. Their biggest stretch without games is the three game stretch for Christmas (24th-26th) otherwise it's a game every other night or two. Toronto will be hard-pressed to try and get Matthews up to speed as quickly as possible as they have a few tough teams spread out in that schedule such as New Jersey, Dallas, and Winnipeg. Those three teams have a current combined record of 51-24-2 and will give Toronto arguably their toughest test of the season so far, and Matthews' ability to play to the best of his ability is a key factor for Toronto maintaining their current success. Toronto currently sits atop the Atlantic Division, one point ahead of the Florida Panthers as both teams are neck in neck for the crown of Atlantic champion. The two teams don't face each other until March, a crucial time of the season as far as playoffs are concerned, and it'll be interesting how the race ends up by then. The game against the Blackhawks could have started very differently for Toronto on Monday as they luckily avoided a disaster with Auston Matthews erroneously named as a starter even though it was supposed to be Fraser Minten. Matthews, ever the leader took initiative and didn't let Toronto get handed an early penalty: The Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews will continue to build up their Atlantic Division lead when they take on the Nashville Predators on Wednesday as they try to pounce on a struggling team near the basement of the NHL. This article first appeared on Hockey Patrol and was syndicated with permission.

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By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies. They called the idea “absurd.” Related Articles National Politics | Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list National Politics | Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg National Politics | Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump’s suite at football game The Manhattan district attorney’s office is asking Judge Juan M. Merchan to “pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in a blistering 23-page response. In court papers made public Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books after Trump’s lawyers filed paperwork earlier this month asking for the case to be dismissed. They include freezing the case until Trump leaves office in 2029, agreeing that any future sentence won’t include jail time, or closing the case by noting he was convicted but that he wasn’t sentenced and his appeal wasn’t resolved because of presidential immunity. Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove reiterated Friday their position that the only acceptable option is overturning his conviction and dismissing his indictment, writing that anything less will interfere with the transition process and his ability to lead the country. The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined comment. It’s unclear how soon Merchan will decide. He could grant Trump’s request for dismissal, go with one of the prosecution’s suggestions, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court, or choose some other option. In their response Friday, Blanche and Bove ripped each of the prosecution’s suggestions. Halting the case until Trump leaves office would force the incoming president to govern while facing the “ongoing threat” that he’ll be sentenced to imprisonment, fines or other punishment as soon as his term ends, Blanche and Bove wrote. Trump, a Republican, takes office Jan. 20. “To be clear, President Trump will never deviate from the public interest in response to these thuggish tactics,” the defense lawyers wrote. “However, the threat itself is unconstitutional.” The prosecution’s suggestion that Merchan could mitigate those concerns by promising not to sentence Trump to jail time on presidential immunity grounds is also a non-starter, Blanche and Bove wrote. The immunity statute requires dropping the case, not merely limiting sentencing options, they argued. Blanche and Bove, both of whom Trump has tabbed for high-ranking Justice Department positions, expressed outrage at the prosecution’s novel suggestion that Merchan borrow from Alabama and other states and treat the case as if Trump had died. Blanche and Bove accused prosecutors of ignoring New York precedent and attempting to “fabricate” a solution “based on an extremely troubling and irresponsible analogy between President Trump” who survived assassination attempts in Pennsylvania in July and Florida in September “and a hypothetical dead defendant.” Such an option normally comes into play when a defendant dies after being convicted but before appeals are exhausted. It is unclear whether it is viable under New York law, but prosecutors suggested that Merchan could innovate in what’s already a unique case. “This remedy would prevent defendant from being burdened during his presidency by an ongoing criminal proceeding,” prosecutors wrote in their filing this week. But at the same time, it wouldn’t “precipitously discard” the “meaningful fact that defendant was indicted and found guilty by a jury of his peers.” Prosecutors acknowledged that “presidential immunity requires accommodation” during Trump’s impending return to the White House but argued that his election to a second term should not upend the jury’s verdict, which came when he was out of office. Longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution . Other world leaders don’t enjoy the same protection. For example, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial on corruption charges even as he leads that nation’s wars in Lebanon and Gaza . Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his May 30 conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records . Prosecutors said he fudged the documents to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier, which Trump denies. In their filing Friday, Trump’s lawyers citing a social media post in which Sen. John Fetterman used profane language to criticize Trump’s hush money prosecution. The Pennsylvania Democrat suggested that Trump deserved a pardon, comparing his case to that of President Joe Biden’s pardoned son Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges . “Weaponizing the judiciary for blatant, partisan gain diminishes the collective faith in our institutions and sows further division,” Fetterman wrote Wednesday on Truth Social. Trump’s hush money conviction was in state court, meaning a presidential pardon — issued by Biden or himself when he takes office — would not apply to the case. Presidential pardons only apply to federal crimes. Since the election, special counsel Jack Smith has ended his two federal cases , which pertained to Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and allegations that he hoarded classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. A separate state election interference case in Fulton County, Georgia, is largely on hold. Trump denies wrongdoing in all. Trump had been scheduled for sentencing in the hush money case in late November. But following Trump’s Nov. 5 election victory, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed the former and future president’s sentencing so the defense and prosecution could weigh in on the future of the case. Merchan also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. A dismissal would erase Trump’s conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office.

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies. They called the idea “absurd.” Related Articles National Politics | Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list National Politics | Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg National Politics | Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump’s suite at football game The Manhattan district attorney’s office is asking Judge Juan M. Merchan to “pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in a blistering 23-page response. In court papers made public Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books after Trump’s lawyers filed paperwork earlier this month asking for the case to be dismissed. They include freezing the case until Trump leaves office in 2029, agreeing that any future sentence won’t include jail time, or closing the case by noting he was convicted but that he wasn’t sentenced and his appeal wasn’t resolved because of presidential immunity. Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove reiterated Friday their position that the only acceptable option is overturning his conviction and dismissing his indictment, writing that anything less will interfere with the transition process and his ability to lead the country. The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined comment. It’s unclear how soon Merchan will decide. He could grant Trump’s request for dismissal, go with one of the prosecution’s suggestions, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court, or choose some other option. In their response Friday, Blanche and Bove ripped each of the prosecution’s suggestions. Halting the case until Trump leaves office would force the incoming president to govern while facing the “ongoing threat” that he’ll be sentenced to imprisonment, fines or other punishment as soon as his term ends, Blanche and Bove wrote. Trump, a Republican, takes office Jan. 20. “To be clear, President Trump will never deviate from the public interest in response to these thuggish tactics,” the defense lawyers wrote. “However, the threat itself is unconstitutional.” The prosecution’s suggestion that Merchan could mitigate those concerns by promising not to sentence Trump to jail time on presidential immunity grounds is also a non-starter, Blanche and Bove wrote. The immunity statute requires dropping the case, not merely limiting sentencing options, they argued. Blanche and Bove, both of whom Trump has tabbed for high-ranking Justice Department positions, expressed outrage at the prosecution’s novel suggestion that Merchan borrow from Alabama and other states and treat the case as if Trump had died. Blanche and Bove accused prosecutors of ignoring New York precedent and attempting to “fabricate” a solution “based on an extremely troubling and irresponsible analogy between President Trump” who survived assassination attempts in Pennsylvania in July and Florida in September “and a hypothetical dead defendant.” Such an option normally comes into play when a defendant dies after being convicted but before appeals are exhausted. It is unclear whether it is viable under New York law, but prosecutors suggested that Merchan could innovate in what’s already a unique case. “This remedy would prevent defendant from being burdened during his presidency by an ongoing criminal proceeding,” prosecutors wrote in their filing this week. But at the same time, it wouldn’t “precipitously discard” the “meaningful fact that defendant was indicted and found guilty by a jury of his peers.” Prosecutors acknowledged that “presidential immunity requires accommodation” during Trump’s impending return to the White House but argued that his election to a second term should not upend the jury’s verdict, which came when he was out of office. Longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution . Other world leaders don’t enjoy the same protection. For example, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial on corruption charges even as he leads that nation’s wars in Lebanon and Gaza . Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his May 30 conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records . Prosecutors said he fudged the documents to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier, which Trump denies. In their filing Friday, Trump’s lawyers citing a social media post in which Sen. John Fetterman used profane language to criticize Trump’s hush money prosecution. The Pennsylvania Democrat suggested that Trump deserved a pardon, comparing his case to that of President Joe Biden’s pardoned son Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges . “Weaponizing the judiciary for blatant, partisan gain diminishes the collective faith in our institutions and sows further division,” Fetterman wrote Wednesday on Truth Social. Trump’s hush money conviction was in state court, meaning a presidential pardon — issued by Biden or himself when he takes office — would not apply to the case. Presidential pardons only apply to federal crimes. Since the election, special counsel Jack Smith has ended his two federal cases , which pertained to Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and allegations that he hoarded classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. A separate state election interference case in Fulton County, Georgia, is largely on hold. Trump denies wrongdoing in all. Trump had been scheduled for sentencing in the hush money case in late November. But following Trump’s Nov. 5 election victory, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed the former and future president’s sentencing so the defense and prosecution could weigh in on the future of the case. Merchan also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. A dismissal would erase Trump’s conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office.FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup

MrBeast and T-Series have finally settled their years-long feud after the label’s CEO met up with the YouTube star in an unexpected collaboration. On December 9, YouTube juggernaut Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson linked up with the CEO of T-Series, Bhushan Kumar, in a meeting that no one saw coming. After finally beating out T-Series to become YouTube’s most-subscribed channel in June, Donaldson decided to offer an olive branch to his infamous rival by offering to subscribe to the company’s channel... but only if they subscribed to him first. After jokingly trying to ‘fake out’ Kumar after he subscribed to his channel, he eventually subscribed to T-Series as well, officially putting their feud to rest. Fans await PewDiePie’s response to MrBeast’s T-Series collab However, commenters are divided on this collaboration, with several humorously pointing out that MrBeast has seemingly “betrayed” fellow YouTuber PewDiePie , who he staunchly supported in his viral fight against T-Series back in 2019. “The old MrBeast would be ashamed,” one fan wrote on TikTok. “So it’s treason,” another joked. “We got MrBeast following T-Series before GTA 6,” yet another quipped. Thus far, PewDiePie hasn’t responded to T-Series’ collab with MrBeast, who successfully “avenged” the Swedish creator by surpassing the Indian music label earlier this year. MrBeast was instrumental in PewDiePie’s ‘battle’ against T-Series, even advertising the Swede’s channel at the Super Bowl by wearing shirts that read, “Sub 2 PewDiePie.” Stephen Gostkowski misses the 46-yard FG! pic.twitter.com/jEUct0ObCr But the YouTuber would end up surpassing his idol in 2022, leading PewDiePie to joke that Donaldson should delete his channel as penance. Since then, the two have collaborated together on a video and have remained fast friends. Related: Donaldson’s latest collab with T-Series comes just ahead of his upcoming Amazon game show , Beast Games, which set 28 Guinness World Records and reportedly spent a whopping $14 million on building an entire city for contestants to live in during filming. The show is slated to air on December 19 , with episodes launching weekly in yet another major victory for the internet superstar.NoneThe so-called storm of Black Friday offers always precedes it. This time is no exception at all; Best Buy boasted about leading the way with outstanding offers for two of the hottest high-tech items among those - headphones and laptops. Best Buy's reductions make this holiday season just unbelievable. Headphone deals can be enjoyed now by music lovers and audiophiles, who will love the headphone deals up for grabs this year. Best Buy offers a good range in line with budget and preference requirements. Brands such as Bose, Sony, and Apple also offer big discounts on the top models they produce. Noise-canceling headphones , of course, become favorites with both the traveler and remote worker. For those looking for a bargain, mid-range brands like JBL and Skullcandy offer quality sound at pennies on the dollar. In terms of wireless earbuds , which are such a hot trend for their convenience, those sales dominate as well, so everyone can enjoy superior audio without breaking the bank. One more feature of Best Buy's Black Friday is laptops. The store delivers great deals, whether for work, playing, or daily use. High-performance Dell , HP, or ASUS laptops are available with great discounts. Gamers will be able to seize some great deals on cutting-edge graphics cards and processing power. There are great deals to find lightweight, efficient devices for students and professionals. Apple users will also be included in the sale since MacBooks are also available there. Upgrading one's tech has never been made easy or economical. The bundles available are what make Best Buy's Black Friday sale exciting. A lot of headphones and laptops come with accessories like a case, charger, or even an extended warranty for free. Such bundles bring together maximum value and convenience for customers and are popular with shoppers. This can be done as gift cards to offer rewards back to the customers, thus attracting more customers who can shop with them and increasing the prospects of getting more than one customer visit after the holiday season ends. Best Buy's success lies in the fact that it walks that thin line between quality, variety, and affordability. Something exists for everyone within the store, from lower-priced items to deals at various price points. In addition, easy-to-use websites and apps make shopping online easy while adding the convenience of in-store pickup. Customer service is an important factor in making the experience enjoyable. The staff is informed, and they help shoppers find the right product, while extended return policies reduce stress during the holiday rush. All these efforts help make shopping at Best Buy a stress-free yet enjoyable experience. The only way to make the most of Black Friday is by planning. Best Buy offers its shoppers a preview of deals online and through its mobile application so they can determine what they want early in advance. Signing up for alerts ensures that no offer is missed. Shopping either online or in-store early will guarantee the availability of the best deals before they sell out. Those who can't shop on Black Friday get a second chance through Best Buy's Cyber Monday , offering great deals on top products. Paradise for the Tech Lover Best Buy continues proving why it stands out as a retail leader. This year, during Black Friday, the outlet has come up with deals unprecedented on headphones and laptops to provide every tech enthusiast with much-needed products. Upgrades in high-quality tech have become much more accessible, with varieties to suit every budget or preference. The holiday season often goes hand in hand with giving, and Best Buy ensures everyone can give and receive the gift of technology. The store offers the tools to stay connected, entertained, and productive, from premium headphones to high-performance laptops. These deals not only make shopping more affordable but also transform it into a rewarding experience.

DAMASCUS (AP) — Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad , gathering in the capital's historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule. The gatherings illustrated the dramatic changes that have swept over Syria less than a week after insurgents marched into Damascus and toppled Assad. Amid the jubilation, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with allies around the region and called for an “inclusive and non-sectarian” interim government. Blinken arrived in Iraq on a previously unannounced stop after talks in Jordan and Turkey, which backs some of the Syrian insurgent factions. So far, U.S. officials have not talked of direct meetings with Syria's new rulers. The main insurgent force, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has worked to establish security and start a political transition after seizing Damascus early Sunday. The group has tried to reassure a public both stunned by Assad's fall and concerned about extremist jihadis among the rebels. Insurgent leaders say the group has broken with its extremist past, though HTS is still labeled a terrorist group by the United States and European countries. HTS's leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, appeared in a video message Friday congratulating “the great Syrian people for the victory of the blessed revolution.” “I invite them to head to the squares to show their happiness without shooting bullets and scaring people,” he said. “And then after, we will work to build this country, and as I said in the beginning, we will be victorious by the help of God.” Huge crowds, including some insurgents, packed Damascus' historic Umayyad Mosque in the capital's old city, many waving the rebel opposition flag — with its three red stars — which has swiftly replaced the Assad-era flag with with its two green stars. According to Arab television stations, the Friday sermon was delivered by Mohammed al-Bashir, the interim prime minister installed by HTS this week. The scene resonated on multiple levels. The mosque, one of the world's oldest dating back some 1,200 years, is a beloved symbol of Syria, and sermons there like all mosque sermons across Syria had been tightly controlled under Assad's rule. Also, in the early days of the anti-government uprising in 2011, protesters would leave Friday prayers to march in rallies against Assad before he launched a brutal crackdown that turned the uprising into a long and bloody civil war. “I didn’t step foot in Umayyad Mosque since 2011," because of the tight security controls around it, said one worshipper, Ibrahim al-Araby. “Since 11 or 12 years, I haven’t been this happy.” Another worshipper, Khair Taha, said there was “fear and trepidation for what’s to come. But there is also a lot of hope that now we have a say and we can try to build.” Blocks away in Damascus' biggest roundabout, named Umayyad Square, thousands gathered, including many families with small children — a sign of how, so far at least, the country's transformation has not seen violent instability. “Unified Syria to build Syria,” the crowd chanted. Some shouted slurs against Assad and his late father, calling them pigs, an insult that would have previously led to offenders being hauled off to one of the feared detention centers of Assad’s security forces. One man in the crowd, 51-year-old Khaled Abu Chahine — originally from the southern province of Daraa, where the 2011 uprising first erupted — said he hoped for “freedom and coexistence between all Syrians, Alawites, Sunnis, Shiites and Druze.” The interim prime minister, al-Bashir, had been the head of a de facto administration created by HTS in Idlib, the opposition's enclave in northwest Syria. The rebels were bottled up in Idlib for years before fighters broke out in a shock offensive and marched across Syria in 10 days. Similar scenes of joy unfolded in other major cities, including in Aleppo, Homs, Hama, Latakia and Raqqa. Al-Sharaa, HTS' leader, has promised to bring a pluralistic government to Syria, seeking to dispel fears among many Syrians — especially its many minority communities — that the insurgents will impose a hard-line, extremist rule. Another key factor will be winning international recognition for a new government in a country where multiple foreign powers have their hands in the mix. The Sunni Arab insurgents who overthrew Assad did so with vital help from Turkey, a longtime foe of the U.S.-backed Kurds . Turkey controls a strip of Syrian territory along the shared border and backs an insurgent faction uneasily allied to HTS — and is deeply opposed to any gains by Syria's Kurds. In other developments, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey’s Embassy in Damascus would reopen Saturday for the first time since 2012, when it closed due to the Syrian civil war. The U.S. has troops in eastern Syria to combat remnants of the Islamic State group and supports Kurdish-led fighters who rule most of the east. Since Assad's fall, Israel has bombed sites all over Syria, saying it is trying to prevent weapons from falling into extremist hands, and has seized a swath of southern Syria along the border with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, calling it a buffer zone. After talks with Fidan, Blinken said there was “broad agreement” between Turkey and the U.S. on what they would like to see in Syria. That starts with an "interim government in Syria, one that is inclusive and non-sectarian and one that protects the rights of minorities and women” and does not “pose any kind of threat to any of Syria’s neighbors,” Blinken said. Fidan said the priority was “establishing stability in Syria as soon as possible, preventing terrorism from gaining ground, and ensuring that IS and the PKK aren’t dominant” — referring to the Islamic State group and the Kurdistan Workers Party. Ankara considers the PKK within Turkey's borders a terrorist group, as it does the Kurdish-backed forces in Syria backed by the U.S. A U.S. official said that in Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Fidan both told Blinken that Kurdish attacks on Turkish positions would have to be responded to. The official spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity to discuss private diplomatic talks. The U.S. has been trying to limit such incidents in recent days and had helped organize an agreement to prevent confrontations around the northern Syrian town of Manbij, which was taken by Turkey-backed opposition fighters from the U.S.-backed Kurdish forces earlier this week. In Baghdad, Blinken met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani, saying both countries wanted to ensure the Islamic State group — also known by its Arabic acronym Daesh — doesn't exploit Syria's transition to re-emerge. “Having put Daesh back in its box, we can’t let it out, and we’re determined to make sure that that doesn’t happen," Blinken said. The U.S. official who briefed reporters said that Blinken had impressed upon al-Sudani the importance of Iraq exercising its full sovereignty over its territory and airspace to stop Iran from transporting weapons and equipment to Syria, either for Assad supporters or onward to the militant Hezbollah group in Lebanon. Lee reported from Ankara, Turkey. Associated Press Writer Suzan Fraser in Ankara contributed to this report.This is CNBC's live blog covering European markets. European stocks are expected to open higher Monday as global market sentiment rises. 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 22 points higher at 8,290, Germany's DAX up 127 points at 19,435, France's CAC up 55 points at 7,305 and Italy's FTSE MIB up 275 points at 33,912, according to data from IG. Data releases include the Ifo business climate index in Germany. There are no major earnings releases. Global market sentiment has been boosted by President-Elect Donald Trump signaling his intention to nominate Key Square Group founder Scott Bessent as U.S. Treasury secretary. Investors have generally viewed the pick favorably and see the hedge fund manager as someone who will be supportive of the equity market. However, Trump stated that Bessent would help him implement protectionist trade policies, which could affect the market. U.S. stock futures climbed Sunday night as Wall Street kicked off a shortened Thanksgiving trading week. Markets are closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving Day and end early on Friday. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Monday, with investors awaiting a slew of economic data this week, including China industrial data and India's third-quarter gross domestic product numbers. Money Report China's central bank keeps medium-term loan rate unchanged amid yuan weakness Six travelers in Laos died from suspected tainted alcohol. Here's where incidents happen the most CNBC Pro: How to invest $500,000 for the year ahead, according to 2 wealth managers As investors position their portfolios for 2025, wealth managers are advocating for a diversified approach with selective bets on undervalued sectors. CNBC Pro spoke to Ollie Clark, deputy head of research at WH Ireland, and Mark Preskett, senior portfolio manager at Morningstar Wealth, about how investors with roughly $500,000 could look to allocate their portfolio. One of them also suggested how investors could capitalize on President-elect Donald Trump's policies. CNBC Pro subscribers can read more here. — Ganesh Rao CNBC Pro: Want to buy the dip in renewables? Morgan Stanley names 2 top picks with 60% upside The sustainability theme faces an uncertain future under President-elect Donald Trump, but Morgan Stanley has named a number stocks with major upside. The Wall Street bank identified its top overweight-rated stocks with over $2 billion in market cap and a revenue or capital expenditure exposure to sustainability themes. Among its list of top stocks to buy are two renewable energy companies with over 60% upside potential. CNBC Pro subscribers can read more here. — Amala Balakrishner European markets: Here are the opening calls European markets are expected to open higher Monday. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 22 points higher at 8,290, Germany's DAX up 127 points at 19,435, France's CAC up 55 points at 7,305 and Italy's FTSE MIB up 275 points at 33,912, according to data from IG. Data releases include the Ifo business climate index in Germany. There are no major earnings releases. — Holly Ellyatt Also on CNBC The mullet market: Steady benchmarks in the front, crypto party in the back Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary Investor focus shifts to rate cut outlook on Thanksgiving week

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he won't play Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's games by voting to bring down the government on an upcoming non-confidence motion. The Conservatives plan to introduce a motion that quotes Singh's own criticism of the Liberals, and asks the House of Commons to declare that it agrees with Singh and has no confidence in the government. The motion is expected to be introduced on Thursday and the debate and vote are set for Monday. Singh said he is not going to trigger an election when he believes Poilievre would cut programs the NDP fought for. "I'm not going to be playing Pierre Poilievre's games. I have no interest in that. We're frankly not going to allow him to cut the things that people need. I want to actually have dental care expanded, I want people to actually start to benefit from the pharmacare legislation we passed," Singh said. With the NDP's expected support, the Liberals should survive this next confidence vote brought forward by the Conservatives. The Tories have vowed to bring forward non-confidence motions every chance they get. The party will have two more opposition motions after this one, which are expected to continue to call for non-confidence. The NDP are scheduled to have their opposition day on Friday. Earlier on Tuesday, Singh did acknowledge that the Conservatives have a sizeable lead on the NDP in public opinion polls, while giving a campaign-style speech to visiting party staffers from across the country. Most pollsters in Canada have recorded a roughly 20 point lead for the Conservatives over both the Liberals and NDP for the last few months. The non-confidence vote was scheduled after Speaker Greg Fergus intervened to pause a filibuster on a privilege debate about a green technology fund. The Conservatives have said they would only end that debate if the NDP agree to topple the government or if the Liberals turn over unredacted documents at the centre of the parliamentary gridlock. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 3, 2024

The energy and transportation sectors have seen massive disruption in the 21st century. From electric vehicles like Tesla to ride-sharing platforms like Uber Technologies , people have many different ways to get around these days. Some of these purported disrupters have made millionaires out of their shareholders. Others, such as the embattled hydrogen fuel cell truck company Nikola , have lost shareholders a lot of money. Then what are investors to think of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) taxis? Many companies are working on electric air taxis, including publicly traded stock Archer Aviation ( ACHR 4.50% ) . The start-up is aiming to build a point-to-point taxi network for eVTOL aircraft across the globe, which will theoretically decrease travel times across cities. If successful, eVTOL taxi networks could be another major disrupter to the transportation market. Should you buy Archer Aviation while the stock trades below $5 a share and with a market cap of $1.5 billion? Betting on air taxis Archer Aviation is betting big on eVTOL taxis for urban transportation, with the goal of helping solve America's traffic issues. It is estimated that the average driver in the United States spends over 50 hours a year in traffic. Multiply that by the entire country's population, and you have hundreds of thousands of total years wasted in traffic every year. If a company can improve these metrics -- even slightly -- it will be a huge boom for the overall economy and quality of life for the average person. eVTOLs aim to alleviate some of the traffic pain in big cities by skipping roads altogether. These are helicopter-like vehicles with electric motors that can go from point to point much faster than an automobile while also taking a car off the road. For example, one of Archer Aviation's first routes is going to be from downtown Manhattan to the Newark airport in New Jersey. A typical car ride to the airport can take an hour or longer. On an eVTOL, this will take less than 10 minutes. You can see the value proposition immediately in the time saved for customers. Trimming this travel time means Archer Aviation will be able to charge a pretty penny for its services, especially in wealthy places such as New York City. Growing losses, global ambitions The eVTOL air taxi network concept is great, and theoretically it should lead to traffic alleviation in major cities. However, Archer Aviation's taxi network is not operational yet. Why? A big hold-up is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In order to ensure safety and orderly operations between the hundreds of thousands of commercial planes, military projects, and drones that launch into our skies each day, eVTOL taxi networks will be heavily regulated. Nobody wants a cowboy taxi network with aircraft potentially crashing out of the sky. Given the need for regulatory approvals, Archer Aviation is currently generating $0 in revenue. It won't generate any revenue until one of its point-to-point air taxi networks is operational. With all the production and regulatory start-up costs, the company posted a $492 million operating loss over the last 12 months and burned $415 million in free cash flow . It has $500 million in cash on the balance sheet, giving it around a year of runway before needing to raise more money. This is a concern and a major risk for shareholders. But if the company can succeed in building its eVTOL fleet, there is a major demand from cities around the world for these services. At the end of last quarter, Archer Aviation had a $6 billion order book from places like New York, Los Angeles, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. It hopes to get some of these taxi networks operational within a few years. For example, the Los Angeles network is set to begin in 2026. ACHR Operating Income (TTM) data by YCharts Is the stock a buy below $5? There is clearly a lot of potential for Archer Aviation stock below $5 a share. It has a market cap of just $1.5 billion, a $6 billion order book, and a growing traffic problem around the world that it can help solve. If the company can reach 1 million annual flights and $250 charged per flight (each eVTOL can fit four passengers), that is $250 million in annual revenue. And it's not impossible for the company to see 1 million annual flights. That's less than 3,000 flights a day, which is possible if the taxi network becomes operational in just a few cities around the globe. For reference, the self-driving taxi network Waymo does 100,000 rides every week and is growing tenfold year over year. Even with this high potential, I think it is foolish for investors to buy Archer Aviation stock today. The company has so many hurdles to clear and seems to be spending its cash irresponsibly. Even if the company reaches this $250 million revenue milestone, that barely covers half of its current operating expenses. It will be a long time before Archer Aviation generates a profit, if it ever does. Avoid adding this stock to your portfolio for the time being.Srinagar, Dec 13: The Chancellor of the Jammu and Kashmir universities, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday extended the term of incumbent Vice Chancellor of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K) for two years. The order has been issued by the Chancellor in the exercise of the powers vested in him under Section 25(2) of the SKUAST Act, 1982. “I, Manoj Sinha, Chancellor, SKUAST-K hereby extend the tenure of Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganaie, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K, for a period of two years,” the order reads. As per the order, the extension would come into effect from December 16, 2024, which is the date of completion of the existing term of incumbent Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K. Prof Ganaie was in December 2021 appointed as the VC SKUAST-K for a period of three years or “until he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.” He was earlier working as Director of Planning and Monitoring, SKUAST-K. Born in 1965, Prof Ganaie was instrumental in getting SKUAST-K the prestigious Rs 30 crore World Bank ICAR Project (NAHEP). With more than 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and extension and 11 years experience as a professor, Prof Ganaie has done PhD in Genetics and Breeding from National Dairy Research Institute Karnal. He has also done a post-doctorate from Wageningen University of Research (WUR), Netherlands. Ganai has been Director of Planning and Monitoring for about four years and he has also held a number of administrative positions at SKUAST-K. He got a joint fellowship on academic leadership from IIT Roorkee and Michigan University, USA in 2018 and Durham International Fellowship for Research and Enterprise Durham University, UK, in 2016. He also got a visiting Fellowship from Wisconsin State University, USA, in June 2012 and an Erasmus Mundus Fellowship of the European Union at Wageningen University, Netherlands, in 2009. An official said that the incumbent VC SKUAST-K was considered for extension as he was yet to attain the age of 65 years.The reigning Super Bowl champions saw their run of 15 straight wins ended by the Buffalo Bills last week, but got back to winning ways thanks to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. After a late Chuba Hubbard touchdown and two-point conversion had made it 27-27, the Chiefs got the ball back with less than two minutes on the clock and a 33-yard run from Mahomes helped set up Spencer Shrader for a game-winning field goal. Mahomes finished the game with 269 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Noah Gray in the first half. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored two touchdowns as the Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 to improve their record to 10-1, matching that of the Chiefs. David Montgomery also ran for a score before having to leave the game with a shoulder injury. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended a four-game losing streak with a 30-7 win over the New York Giants, who “mutually agreed” to terminate the contract of quarterback Daniel Jones earlier this week. Jones’ replacement Tommy DeVito was sacked four times while opposite number Baker Mayfield ran for a touchdown and completed 24 of 30 pass attempts for 294 yards. Rachaad White, Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker also ran for touchdowns in a one-sided contest. The Dallas Cowboys ended their five-game losing streak with a remarkable 34-26 win over the Washington Commanders, with 30 points scored in the final three minutes. KaVontae Turpin’s 99-yard kick-off return for a touchdown looked to have sealed victory for the Cowboys, only for the Commanders to respond with a field goal before getting the ball back with 33 seconds remaining. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin sprinted 86 yards through the Dallas defence for a touchdown, only for Austin Seibert to miss the extra point. The Commanders tried an onside kick and Juanyeh Thomas returned it 43 yards for a touchdown. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw four touchdown passes as the Miami Dolphins cruised to a 34-15 win over the New England Patriots, while the Tennessee Titans pulled off a surprise 32-27 victory at the Houston Texans. The Minnesota Vikings improved to 9-2 thanks to a 30-27 overtime win against the Chicago Bears, Parker Romo kicking the decisive field goal from 29 yards.