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Gurman: Apple has no ‘meaningful’ AirPods Max plans after USB-C refreshAdvancements in DNA technology and a surge of public interest are rekindling hope for breakthroughs in the long-unsolved murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, a case that has remained a haunting mystery for nearly 28 years. As new techniques emerge and fresh attention is drawn to the evidence, many are eager for answers that could finally bring closure to this tragic story. JonBenét, who was found dead in the basement of her Boulder, Colorado, home in 1996, remains frozen in time. Her father, John Ramsey, has endured nearly three decades without justice, answers or his daughter. "JonBenét's still my 6-year-old blond-headed daughter who I love dearly," Ramsey told ABC News. "I did run into one of her little friends on the street who is now, you know, 30 and an adult. And it was, it was a little bit of a shock. This little girl played with JonBenét at our house all the time. And that was a little bit of a jolt to think, wow, that could have been JonBenét." Watch the full story on the "20/20" episode, "Forever Young: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?" featuring a new interview with John Ramsey and never-before-seen footage from the iconic Barbara Walters interview with parents John and Patsy Ramsey. Ramsey, now 81 years old, has renewed hope that his daughter's killer can finally be found. He is confident that advances in DNA technology, including genetic genealogy that has helped to solve several high-profile cold case, are the key to solving this mystery. "Let's do a reverse family tree and see if he had a relative living in Boulder in 1996. The interesting thing about these cold cases," Ramsey said. "The ultimate first arrest came out of nowhere. They were on no one's radar. They've done this horrible crime and nobody said that that guy's a suspect. That's what we're asking the police to do." Over the years, Ramsey expressed frustration with the police for not solving his daughter's case. He was unhappy with being a prime suspect for 12 years and that the department rejected offers of help to find viable evidence.He recently took part in a new Netflix docuseries, "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?" The series dives into lingering mysteries surrounding the tragic case, exploring evidence, interviews and theories that have emerged over the years. Ramsey collaborated with director Joe Berlinger, who aimed to illuminate what he described as one of the most victimized families in American history. "Obviously, he wasn't legally wrongfully convicted, but he was wrongfully convicted," Berlinger said. "And his wife Patsy -- the family were wrongfully convicted in the court of public opinion." The popular docuseries ignited a new wave of interest among viewers. Ramsey is hopeful that recent changes in the Boulder Police Department's leadership and better communication with his family may lead to a resolution in the case. The Boulder police department has addressed the recent scrutiny. Last month, the current police chief released a video statement. "So much of how law enforcement works has changed in the last 30 years," Stephen Redfearn said. "There are a number of things that people have pointed to throughout the years that could have been done better and we acknowledge that as true. However, it is important to emphasize that while we cannot go back to that horrible day in 1996, our goal is to find JonBenét Ramsey's killer." That tragic day in 1996 began in the picturesque Boulder neighborhood where the Ramsey family lived. On Dec. 26, John and Patsy Ramsey woke up to find that JonBenét, a child beauty queen, was missing. A handwritten ransom note demanding $118,000 -- the exact sum of John's bonus that year -- was discovered on the kitchen stairs. Seven hours later, John found his daughter's lifeless body in a small basement room. An autopsy determined JonBenét was sexually assaulted and strangled, and her skull was fractured. Unknown DNA was found under her fingernails and in her underwear. The Ramseys quickly became suspects, even though no evidence connected them to the crime. The family has always denied any involvement in JonBenét's murder. However, the Boulder District Attorney's Office took 12 years to fully exonerate the Ramseys and their son Burke, who was 9 years old when his sister died. As weeks went by without any arrests in the case, a media frenzy began to build, fueled by relentless tabloid images of JonBenét participating in beauty pageants. A number of leads emerged, including a man named John Mark Karr, who confessed to the killing in 2006. However, his DNA did not match the evidence and he was not in Boulder at the time of the murder, so he was eliminated as a suspect. The case remained unsolved. John Ramsey believes that a cloud still hangs over his family, as he thinks there are people in the country who think he and his late wife, Patsy, who died in 2006, are responsible for JonBenét's murder. Investigator Lou Smit, who was initially brought into the case by Boulder County District Attorney Alex Hunter, came to believe early in his investigation that the Ramseys were innocent. He thought that the police should be looking at the possibility of an intruder. "I'm not saying parents don't kill their kids ... parents do kill their children," Smit said in his tapes. "But [ the police ] are trying to say Patsy did it. ... Their actions before, during and after [ JonBenét's death ] are all consistent with innocent people. ... They didn't do it." As the investigation progressed Smit became increasingly concerned that authorities had completely ruled out the chance of an intruder being responsible for JonBenét's death. As a result, they weren't searching for evidence that might support this possibility. Smit continued to maintain that an unidentified intruder was responsible for JonBenét's murder. However, he was running out of time due to his colon cancer diagnosis in 2010. Before Smit died on Aug. 11 of that year, he diligently compiled a detailed list of persons of interest, hoping that his years of investigative work would eventually pay off. Smit passed his files to his surviving children, including a spreadsheet with 887 names of potential suspects to be investigated.That list is extensive, but Smit's family is determined to continue their search. Since his death, the team has cleared several individuals from that list, according to Smit's granddaughter Jessa Van Der Woerd. However, the process is slow due to the time and costs involved in locating each person, obtaining their DNA and testing it. "We've let the killer walk for more than 28 years," John Ramsey said. "I think it's imperative that we investigate every credible suspect that's been provided."THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki, is getting a brand new subway system that will showcase archaeological discoveries made during construction that held up the project for decades. The 9.6-kilometer inaugural line will officially open on Nov. 30, using driverless trains and platform screen doors. Construction began in earnest in 2003 and unearthed a treasure trove of antiquities in a vast excavation beneath the densely populated city of a million residents. “This project offers a remarkable blend of the ancient and modern, integrating archaeological heritage with metro infrastructure,” Christos Staikouras, the transport and infrastructure minister, told reporters Friday on a media tour of the subway. Tunneling followed ancient commercial routes through the center of the port city that has been continuously inhabited since ancient times. It exposed a Roman-era thoroughfare, ancient Greek burial sites, water and drainage systems, mosaics and inscriptions and tens of thousands of artifacts spanning centuries, also through Byzantine and Ottoman rule. The tunnels had to be bored at a greater depth than originally planned, adding cost and delays, to preserve the ancient discoveries. Key pieces of what was found have been put on display along the underground network of 13 stations including a section of the marble-paved Roman thoroughfare at the central Venizelou Station. “The project faced substantial delays and many challenges, including over 300,000 archaeological finds, many of which are now showcased at various stations along the main line,” Staikouras said. The Thessaloniki metro was first conceived more than a century ago and its completion has been greeted with quiet amazement by residents who for years used the metro project as a punchline for bureaucratic delays and undelivered promises. Government officials said the cost of the metro so far has reached 3 billion euros ($3.1 billion) for the completed first line of the subway system and most of a second line which is currently under construction and due to be delivered in a year. The construction consortium was made up by Greece’s Aktor, Italy’s Webuild and Japan’s Hitachi Rail.jili lodigame 。

TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. A community center that once welcomed performances by Motown stars — including Diana Ross and the Supremes — continues to evolve to meet the needs of its public. The Sewickley Community Center, originally formed in 1935 as the Sewickley Colored Community Center, remains a steadfast staple center offering a variety of recreational and educational programs for residents of the Sewickley Valley area. "It was specifically acquired to accommodate African Americans in Sewickley who were not permitted to go to the YMCA," Stratton Nash said of the nonprofit's origins. These days, the center strives to embrace cultural diversity by providing social, professional, educational and recreational activities for all families and individuals in Sewickley. But the reality of the center's daycare facility recently closing due to lack of funds and revenue has board members mobilizing to figure out a way to bring back what Nash said is a much-needed service in the community. The closing impacts about a dozen families and the board is currently exploring options. Nash is hopeful that childcare services will be offered in the future. "After covid, we never really returned to the pre-covid numbers, but nonetheless there was still that gap and we had financial losses," Nash said. "We want to reestablish some form of after-school care — it's still to be determined at this time." Nash, a Sewickley resident and vice-president of the center's board of supervisors, grew up playing and socializing at the center that "flourished" until around the 1980s. For decades, the center was a focal point destination in the community — serving about 20 percent of African Americans residing in Sewickley during the 1940s — equating to about 700 Black residents. Occupying a three-story brick structure on Chadwick Street that once housed a business that made products for World War... Joyce HanzBrompton Funds Declare Distributions and Special Year End DistributionsPattern Announces Partnership with Phenome Health(The Center Square) – Although it remains unclear how many Democratic Senators will vote for the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, some House members in the party have explained why they voted yes, despite a controversial provision restricting military-funded transgender surgeries for minors. The nearly $900 billion bill passed the House 281-140 Wednesday, with 200 Republicans and 81 Democrats voting in favor versus 124 Democrats and 16 Republicans voting against it. Most of the NDAA consists of bipartisan agreements, such as pay raises for service members, strengthened ties with U.S. allies, and funding of new military technology. But a critical point of contention is a Republican addition that would prohibit the military’s health program from covering any gender dysphoria treatments on minors that could "result in sterilization.” The must-pass bill is so critical that nearly 40% of House Democrats voted in favor–but not without expressing their disappointment. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., condemned Republican colleagues who, she said, “chose to sully this bill with political culture wars;” nevertheless, she voted in favor. “While it doesn't address everything we asked for and consider important, including the full ability of parents to make their own decisions about healthcare for their children, it marks a rare moment of productive bipartisan agreement on what is arguably the most crucial legislation we take up as a body each year,” Houlahan said. The bill’s provision does not forbid service members’ children from receiving transgender therapy. It forbids the military’s health insurance provider, TRICARE, from covering treatments on minors that “may result in sterilization.” Reps. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, and Terri Sewell, D-Ala., also voted in favor of the bill despite their displeasure at the ban. “The NDAA is a hugely important bill. We had to pass it, which is why I voted yes,” Landsman posted on X Friday. “However, the anti-trans language that was attached to it was mean and awful and should never have been included.” “I have serious concerns about some remaining provisions that were placed in the bill for political purposes,” Sewell said Wednesday. “Still, the responsibility to support our service members and provide for our national security is one that I do not take lightly, which is why I ultimately chose to support the bill.” Besides the importance of annual military funding, another reason some House Democrats assented to the legislation is because they were successful in axing other House Republican amendments, such as a plan to eliminate reimbursements for service members who travel to obtain abortions. The Senate is expected to pass the bill within the next few days, after which President Joe Biden is expected to sign it into law.

TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. A community center that once welcomed performances by Motown stars — including Diana Ross and the Supremes — continues to evolve to meet the needs of its public. The Sewickley Community Center, originally formed in 1935 as the Sewickley Colored Community Center, remains a steadfast staple center offering a variety of recreational and educational programs for residents of the Sewickley Valley area. "It was specifically acquired to accommodate African Americans in Sewickley who were not permitted to go to the YMCA," Stratton Nash said of the nonprofit's origins. These days, the center strives to embrace cultural diversity by providing social, professional, educational and recreational activities for all families and individuals in Sewickley. But the reality of the center's daycare facility recently closing due to lack of funds and revenue has board members mobilizing to figure out a way to bring back what Nash said is a much-needed service in the community. The closing impacts about a dozen families and the board is currently exploring options. Nash is hopeful that childcare services will be offered in the future. "After covid, we never really returned to the pre-covid numbers, but nonetheless there was still that gap and we had financial losses," Nash said. "We want to reestablish some form of after-school care — it's still to be determined at this time." Nash, a Sewickley resident and vice-president of the center's board of supervisors, grew up playing and socializing at the center that "flourished" until around the 1980s. For decades, the center was a focal point destination in the community — serving about 20 percent of African Americans residing in Sewickley during the 1940s — equating to about 700 Black residents. Occupying a three-story brick structure on Chadwick Street that once housed a business that made products for World War... Joyce Hanz

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Disney Christmas merch is like peanut butter and jelly. Both the holiday and those beloved movies are the equivalent of a warm hug, so they blend perfectly at this most wonderful time of year. That's why I look out for Disney Christmas merch whenever sweater weather approaches; there's something a little magical about the range. Because there's always a lot to choose from, I've whipped up my own nice list of gear that I think deserves to be under the tree this year. As an example, I'm a big fan of the Mickey Mouse Icon Holiday ''Merry Christmas'' Spirit Jersey – it's a lighter jumper despite being baubled up to the nines, meaning it'll be cozy enough to keep the chill away but not so much that you boil. I've got the Walt Disney World version myself, and I'm a little smitten with it. So, let's get to it. Regardless of whether you want a present for yourself to get in the festive spirit or timely Disney gifts , you should find something to suit you below. Best Disney Christmas decorations 2024 The Holidays are all about decorations so far as I'm concerned, and that's why they're some of the best Disney Christmas merch in my opinion. There's no shortage of ornaments to hang from your tree, or display pieces to spruce up the mantle with some Christmas spirit. While a few have already gone out of stock (like the cute Mickey Mouse bauble that looks like a peppermint and glows), plenty of others still line those shelves. You can grab decs inspired by everything from Nightmare Before Christmas to the Marvel universe, and I can say from personal experience that they're of a surprisingly high quality. Actually, that's true for all of Disney's tree decorations I've seen this year. The paintwork on them is consistently neat (they don't feel like tacky rush-jobs) and most are made of a weighty material that feels premium. They're not all created equal, of course, but most are pretty great. You can find the full range of decorations at the Disney Store (or here if you're based in the UK ), but I've listed a few of my favorites below. GamesRadar+ recommends Best Disney Christmas toys You can always rely on Disney toys modelled around holidays, and Christmas enjoys some of the best ones. Yes, Disney Halloween plushies are all well and good – but they can't compete with the Christmas equivalents. And we're not just talking about the classic Mickey and Minnie combo, either. Santa Jabba the Hutt, Winter Spider-Man, and more are also crashing the end-of-year party. Not that it's all about the soft toys, of course. Plenty of Disney properties get a festive makeover to celebrate the season, be it Home Alone or Star Wars. While you can find these at the Disney store (or at the UK shop ), I've listed some of my standouts here. GamesRadar+ recommends Best Disney Christmas homeware & apparel When it comes to Christmas-time, staying cozy is the name of the game – and this year's Disney homeware understands that assignment. From snuggly hooded blankets to sweaters galore, this makes up the bulk of Disney's Holiday offerings... and I'm here for it. It's been a good haul in 2024. Alongside a host of funny Christmas jumpers (a personal highlight is the Homer-Simpson-vanishing-into-a-bush meme reimagined as a Christmas tree), classy kitchenware and throws have been on-hand to brighten the season. Again, stock is starting to dwindle, but there's still enough to furnish your home with some Holiday cheer. You can see the full range at the Disney Store ( here for UK readers ), but I've rounded up a few of my own highlights. GamesRadar+ recommends Want some present inspiration? Don't miss these gifts for gamers , or must-have PS5 gifts .Israel seeks Elon Musk’s influence in resolving hostage situation in Gaza

LAKE FOREST, Calif, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATIF Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ATIF , the "Company" or "ATIF") announced today that the Company plans on changing its Nasdaq ticker symbol from “ATIF” to “ZBAI”. The Company plans to announce the date and detailed plans for the official stock ticker symbol change by the end of December 2024. No actions will be required by existing shareholders with respect to the planned ticker symbol change. The Company’s Ordinary Shares will continue to be listed on Nasdaq and the CUSIP will remain unchanged. About ATIF ATIF Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ATIF ) is a Lake Forest-based business consulting company that specializes in providing professional IPO, M&A advisory and post-IPO compliance services to small and medium-sized companies seeking to go public on a stock exchange in the United States. The company has a proven track record in successfully delivering comprehensive U.S. IPO consulting services to clients primarily in the United States but also internationally. The mission of ATIF is to provide one-stop, comprehensive consulting services that guide clients through the complex and often challenging process of going public. ATIF recognizes the complexity and challenges associated with the process of going public, and endeavors to simplify it while ensuring optimal outcomes for its clients through its comprehensive consulting services. ATIF has been awarded the "Golden Bauhinia Award", the highest award in the financial and securities industry in Hong Kong, for "Top 10 Best Listed Companies". Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe Harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, "estimated," "projected," Words such as "expect", "anticipate", "predict", "plan", "intend", "believe", "seek", "may", "will", "should", "future", "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the opposite of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements do not guarantee 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 the Company's control and may cause actual results or achievements to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors include future financial and operating results, including revenues, income, expenses, cash balances and other financial items; Ability to manage growth and expansion; Current and future economic and political conditions; The ability to compete in industries with low barriers to entry; The ability to obtain additional financing to fund capital expenditure in the future. Ability to attract new customers and further enhance brand awareness; Ability to hire and retain qualified management and key staff; Trends and competition in the financial advisory services industry; Pandemic or epidemic disease; Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions you that actual results may differ materially from the expected results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. You should not interpret forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements represent only the beliefs and assumptions of our management as of the date such statements are made. The above forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release. Contact Information Kenny@atifchina.com ctan@htflawyers.com jwu@htflawyers.comSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing possible impeachment for sending heavily armed soldiers into Seoul's streets with a baffling declaration of martial law that reminded many of the country's past military-backed dictatorships. Lawmakers began impeachment proceedings against Yoon just hours after parliament unanimously voted to cancel martial law, forcing the president to lift his order about six hours after it began. Opposition parties are pushing for a vote on Saturday on the impeachment motion, which needs support from two-thirds of the National Assembly to advance to the Constitutional Court, which would decide whether to remove Yoon from office. Yoon appeared on TV hours ahead of the parliamentary vote on Saturday and apologised for causing public anxiety with his short-lived attempt to impose martial law earlier this week. The head of Yoon's governing party has expressed support for suspending the president's powers, making Yoon's impeachment more likely. Here's what to know about the situation: Will Yoon be impeached? Parliament was set to vote vote Saturday on Yoon's impeachment, calling his short-lived martial law declaration an "unconstitutional, illegal rebellion or coup". But with 192 seats in the 300-member National Assembly, they need support from some members of the president's conservative People Power Party to get the two-thirds majority required to pass the impeachment motion. In a striking reversal, PPP leader Han Dong-hun called on Friday for an immediate suspension of Yoon's official duties, increasing the chances of impeachment. Han said he had received intelligence that Yoon had ordered the country's defence counterintelligence commander to arrest key politicians on accusations of "anti-state activities" during the brief period of martial law. Yoon also faces rising popular pressure to step down. Thousands of protesters have marched in the streets of Seoul since Wednesday, and thousands of autoworkers and other members of the Korean Metal Workers' Union, one of the country's biggest umbrella labour groups, have started hourly strikes since Thursday. The motion to impeach Yoon can be put to a vote between Friday and Sunday. A new motion can be submitted later if the current one fails or expires. If Yoon is impeached, he would be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who holds the No. 2 position in the government, would take over presidential responsibilities. The Constitutional Court currently has three vacancies due to retirements, and six votes are required to remove the president from office. The Democratic Party is expected to speed up the process of exercising its right to recommend two of the three new justices. What is martial law? South Korea's constitution gives the president the power to use the military to keep order in "wartime, war-like situations or other comparable national emergency states". Imposing martial law can include things like suspending civil rights such as the freedom of the press and assembly and temporarily limiting the powers of the courts and government agencies. The constitution also gives the National Assembly the power to lift the declaration with a majority vote. Lawmakers rushed to the building as soon as they heard of Yoon's declaration late Tuesday. Some climbed the walls to evade the military cordon so they could assemble a quorum. Their vote to lift the order was 190-0 including 18 members of Yoon's party. The impeachment motion alleges Yoon imposed martial law far beyond his legitimate powers and in a situation that did not meet the constitutional standard of a severe crisis. The constitution also doesn't allow a president to use the military to suspend parliament. The motion argues that suspending political party activities and deploying troops to seal the National Assembly amounted to rebellion. Yoon blamed an anti-state' plot but details are vague In Yoon's announcement late Tuesday, he vowed to eliminate "anti-state" forces he said were plotting rebellion and accused the main opposition parties of supporting the country's rival, North Korea. Yoon gave no direct evidence when he raised the spectre of North Korea as a destabilising force. Yoon has long maintained that a hard line against North Korea is the only way to stop it from following through on its nuclear threats against South Korea. Yoon has struggled to get his agenda through an opposition-dominated parliament while facing corruption scandals involving him and his wife. Yoon has been struggling politically There were quick claims that the martial law declaration was linked to Yoon's political struggles. He has had little success in getting his policies adopted by a parliament that has been controlled by the opposition since he took over in 2022. Conservatives have said the opposition moves are political revenge for investigations into Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, who is seen as the favourite in the next presidential election in 2027. Just this month, Yoon denied wrongdoing in an influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wife. The claims have battered his approval ratings and fuelled attacks by his rivals. The scandal centres on claims that Yoon and first lady Kim Keon Hee exerted inappropriate influence on the PPP to pick a certain candidate to run for a parliamentary by-election in 2022 at the request of Myung Tae-kyun, an election broker and founder of a polling agency who conducted free opinion surveys for Yoon before he became president. Yoon has said he did nothing inappropriate. Martial law has a dark history in South Korea During the dictatorships that emerged as South Korea rebuilt from the 1950-53 Korean War, leaders occasionally proclaimed martial law that allowed them to station soldiers, tanks and armoured vehicles on streets or in public places to prevent anti-government demonstrations. Army Gen. Park Chung-hee led several thousand troops into Seoul in the early hours of May 16, 1961, in the country's first coup. He led South Korea for nearly 20 years and proclaimed martial law several times to stop protests and jail critics before he was assassinated by his spy chief in 1979. Less than two months after Park's death, Maj. Gen. Chun Doo-hwan led tanks and troops into Seoul in December 1979 in the country's second coup. The next year, he orchestrated a brutal military crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising in the southern city of Gwangju, killing at least 200 people. In the summer of 1987, massive street protests forced Chun's government to accept direct presidential elections. His army buddy Roh Tae-woo, who had joined Chun's 1979 coup, won the election held later in 1987 largely because of divided votes among liberal opposition candidates. (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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The S&P 500 fell less than 0.1% after spending the day wavering between small gains and losses. The tiny loss ended the benchmark index’s three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1% and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as US markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.2%. Meta Platforms fell 0.7%, and Amazon and Netflix each fell 0.9%. Tesla was among the biggest decliners in the S&P 500, finishing 1.8% lower. Some tech companies fared better. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.4%, Micron Technology added 0.6% and Adobe gained 0.5%. Health care stocks were a bright spot. CVS Health rose 1.5% and Walgreens Boots Alliance added 5.3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 3%, Ross Stores added 2.3%, Best Buy rose 2.9% and Dollar Tree gained 3.8%. Traders are watching to see whether retailers have a strong holiday season. The day after Christmas traditionally ranks among the top 10 biggest shopping days of the year, as consumers go online or rush to stores to cash in gift cards and raid bargain bins. US-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4.1% and 16.4% respectively. The Japanese car makers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. All told, the S&P 500 fell 2.45 points to 6,037.59. The Dow added 28.77 points to 43,325.80. The Nasdaq fell 10.77 points to close at 20,020.36. Wall Street also got a labour market update. US applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labour Department reported. Treasury yields mostly fell in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped to 4.58% from 4.59% late on Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar.

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Liquid - Tight Flexible Non - Metallic Conduit Market Outlook and Future Projections for 2030Simba Bhora captain Walter Musona is the 2024 Castle Lager Soccer Star of the Year. Musona was crowned at a banquet held in Harare on Friday night. Lynoth Chikuhwa of Highlanders is the Golden Boot Award winner after finishing the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League with seventeen goals. The winners were confirmed via an online voting by a panel of journalists, coaches and club captains. The fans also had a vote in selecting their best player, picking Khama Billiat of Yadah. Here is the full list of the winners: Most Disciplined Team of the Year: FC Platinum Referee of the Year: Brighton Chimene 1st Runner up: Owen Manenda 2nd Runner up: Polite Dube Golden Boot Award: Lynoth Chikuhwa (Highlanders) Coach of the Year: Tonderai Ndiraya (Simba Bhora) Most Promising Player of the Year: Allan Chapinduka (TelOne FC) Goalkeeper of the Year: Donovan Bernard (Chicken Inn) Fans’ Choice Award: Khama Billiat (Yadah) Soccer Star of the Year: Walter Musona (Simba Bhora) 1st Runner up: Lynoth Chikuhwa (Highlanders) 2nd Runner up: Khama Billiat (Yadah) 2024 PSL Best XI: Donovan Bernard (Chicken Inn) Blessing Moyo (Simba Bhora) Godknows Murwira (CAPS United) Webster Tafa (Simba Bhora) Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos) Kingsley Mureremba (CAPS United) Isheanesu Mauchi (Simba Bhora) Khama Billiat (Yadah) Walter Musona (Simba Bhora) Tymon Machope (Simba Bhora) Lynoth Chikuhwa (Highlanders)Zina Michelle Butler, age 60The Seattle Seahawks placed leading rusher Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve due to an ankle injury and signed George Holani off the practice squad on Thursday afternoon. Walker had been ruled out earlier in the day ahead of Thursday's game against the host Chicago Bears. He returned from a two-game absence due to an ailing calf on Sunday before injuring his ankle in the Seahawks' 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Zach Charbonnet is set to shoulder the load in the backfield for the Seahawks (8-7), who have lost two in a row heading into Thursday's game against the Bears (4-11). Seattle is in a must-win situation. Even if the Seahawks can top Chicago and beat the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18, they still might miss out on the postseason because of the strength-of-victory tiebreaker. Walker, 24, leads Seattle in carries (153) and rushing yards (573) to go along with seven rushing touchdowns. Charbonnet, 23, has a team-best eight rushing touchdowns to go along with 106 carries for 453 yards. Holani, who turned 25 on Dec. 16, has three carries for 10 yards in three games this season. He is an undrafted rookie out of Boise State. The Seahawks also ruled out tight end Brady Russell (foot) and safety K'Von Wallace (ankle) for Thursday's game. Cornerback Artie Burns was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for the contest. The Bears will be without defensive backs Elijah Hicks (ankle/foot) and Tarvarius Moore (knee), running back Travis Homer (hamstring) and offensive lineman Teven Jenkins (calf). --Field Level Media

Some seniors outraged over being left out of federal plan to dole out $250 chequesFriday, December 13, 2024 Bangkok Airways is proud to announce its role as the incoming Chairman and host carrier for the 69th Assembly of Presidents (AP69) of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), set to take place in November 2025 in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand. This prestigious event will bring together aviation leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region, creating an invaluable opportunity for them to connect, share insights, and tackle the challenges that lie ahead for the aviation industry. Guided by the vision of President Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, Bangkok Airways will play an essential role in shaping conversations around key issues such as sustainability, technological advancements, and the future of regional air travel. The AP69 will not only provide a platform for member airlines to collaborate on these critical topics but also give them the chance to work together in crafting a roadmap for the continued growth and innovation of the Asia-Pacific aviation sector. But this event is about more than just strategy—it’s about community. It’s an opportunity for airlines, industry professionals, and stakeholders to come together, share their experiences, and forge lasting partnerships. Bangkok, as a hub of global aviation, will offer a warm welcome to all attendees, while Bangkok Airways ensures that the gathering is both meaningful and inspiring. With its leadership and vision, the 69th Assembly of Presidents is sure to be a memorable moment for the Asia-Pacific aviation community, helping to set a bold course for the future of air travel in the region. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth stated, “It’s an honor for Bangkok Airways to serve as the Chairman and host carrier for AP69. We look forward to welcoming AAPA members to Thailand and contributing to meaningful discussions that will advance the region’s aviation industry.”