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Apart from their stellar performances in the Premier League, both Martinez and Gomez have also been shining for their respective clubs on the domestic front. Martinez, who plies his trade for Manchester City, has been a revelation in the English top-flight. His ability to control games from midfield and chip in with crucial goals has been a major reason for City's success this season. Meanwhile, Gomez, who represents Liverpool, has been a model of consistency and reliability in the heart of midfield. His all-action style of play and tireless work ethic have endeared him to the Liverpool faithful, making him an indispensable figure for the club.JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 people on Monday after the Lebanese militant group fired a volley of projectiles as a warning over what it said were Israeli truce violations . The projectiles were apparently the first time that Hezbollah took aim at Israeli forces after the 60-day ceasefire went into effect last Wednesday. The increasingly fragile truce aimed to end more than a year of war between Hezbollah and Israel — part of a wider regional conflict sparked by the devastating Israel-Hamas war in Gaza . In the United States, President-elect Donald Trump demanded the immediate release of Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian militant Hamas group in Gaza, saying on social media that if they are not freed before he takes office in January there would be “HELL TO PAY.” It was not immediately clear whether Trump was threatening to directly involve the U.S. military in Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. The U.S. has given Israel crucial military and diplomatic support throughout the nearly 15-month conflict. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said an Israeli airstrike on the southern village of Haris killed five people and wounded two while another airstrike on the village of Tallousa killed four and also wounded two. Israel's military carried out a string of airstrikes late Monday against what it said were Hezbollah fighters, infrastructure and rocket launchers across Lebanon, in response to Hezbollah firing two projectiles toward Mount Dov — a disputed Israeli-held territory known as Shebaa Farms in Lebanon where the borders of Lebanon, Syria, and Israel meet. Israel said the projectiles fell in open areas and no injuries were reported. Hezbollah said in a statement that it fired on an Israeli military position in the area as a “defensive and warning response” after what it called “repeated violations” of the ceasefire deal by Israel. It said complaints to mediators tasked with monitoring the ceasefire “were futile in stopping these violations.” Before the Hezbollah projectiles, Israeli carried out at least four airstrikes and an artillery barrage in southern Lebanon, including a drone strike that killed a person on a motorcycle, according to Lebanese state media. Another strike killed a corporal in the Lebanese security services. Israel has said its strikes are in response to unspecified Hezbollah violations, and that under the ceasefire deal it reserves the right to retaliate. Lebanon’s parliament speaker, Nabih Berri, accused Israel of violating the truce more than 50 times in recent days by launching airstrikes, demolishing homes near the border and violating Lebanon's airspace. Officials in the U.S. — which along with France helped broker the truce and heads a commission meant to monitor adherence to the deal — played down the significance of Israeli strikes. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said, “Largely speaking, the ceasefire is holding.” “We’ve gone from dozens of strikes down to one a day maybe two a day,” Kirby told reporters, referring to Israeli strikes. “We’re going to keep trying and see what we can do to get it down to zero.” Under the deal, Iran-backed Hezbollah has 60 days to withdraw its fighters and infrastructure from southern Lebanon. During that time, Israeli troops are also to withdraw to their side of the border. In a post on his Truth Social site, Trump called for Palestinian militants to free all of the roughly 100 Israeli hostages still held inside Gaza , around two-thirds of whom are believed to be alive. If not, Trump said, “Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied History of the United States of America. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW!” Hours earlier, the Israeli government confirmed the death of Omer Neutra, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, whose body is still believed to be held by Hamas in Gaza, according to the Israeli government. The Biden administration is mounting a last-ditch effort to try to restart talks between Israel and Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office declined to comment on Trump's post though President Isaac Herzog welcomed it. In Gaza, meanwhile, alarm is mounting over increasing hunger. The amount of food allowed in by Israel has plunged over the past two months, compounded by a decision Sunday by the United Nations to halt aid deliveries from the main crossing into the territory because of the threat of armed gangs looting convoys. Experts have already warned of famine in the northernmost part of Gaza , which Israeli forces have almost completely isolated since early October, saying they're fighting regrouped Hamas militants there. Displaced families have set up tents surrounded by piles of garbage on the streets of Gaza City. Bilal Marouf, 55, said he and 11 family members fled the Israeli offensive “barefoot and naked.” “We had nothing. Hunger and thirst killed us, and we did not have a single shekel, nor clothes, nor a mattress, nor a blanket,” he said, speaking near his tent. Israel’s campaign in Gaza, triggered by Hamas’ Oct 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel, has driven almost the entire population of the territory from their homes. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians now live in squalid tent camps, relying on international aid. The Israeli military said it allowed 40 trucks carrying 600 tons of flour for the World Food Program to enter the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday night, as well as 16 other food trucks. Israel has said it is working to increase the flow of aid. November saw an increase in the average number of humanitarian trucks it let into Gaza, up to 77 daily from 57 the month before, according to official Israeli figures. But the levels are still nearly the lowest of the entire 15-month war. And the U.N. says less than half of that actually reaches Palestinians because Israeli military restrictions, fighting and robberies make it too dangerous to deliver the aid. The World Food Program was able to only deliver aid to some 300,000 Palestinians in November across the Gaza Strip due to ongoing Israeli military offensives and the looting of convoys, Carl Skau, WFP’s deputy executive director, said Monday. In a tent camp in the central Gaza town of Deir al-Balah, Palestinians lined up at makeshift mud ovens trying to buy a few loaves of flatbread for their families. With the price of flour mounting because of scarcity, the bakers — women displaced from further north — said they could bake less bread, and families could afford far less. “They divide them to their children, one loaf every day,” said one woman baker, Wafaa al-Attar. Abou AlJoud reported from Beirut. Associated Press writer Fatma Khalid in Cairo contributed to this report. Follow AP’s war coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/mideast-wars Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.NEW YORK , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global point of care (POC) diagnostics market size is estimated to grow by USD 16.42 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 10.87% during the forecast period. Growing geriatric population is driving market growth, with a trend towards shift from conventional testing methods to rapid diagnostics. However, product recalls poses a challenge. Key market players include Abbott Laboratories, altona Diagnostics GmbH, Becton Dickinson and Co., bioMerieux SA, Chembio Diagnostics Inc., Danaher Corp., DiaSorin SpA, EKF Diagnostics Holdings Plc, F. Hoffmann La Roche Ltd., Johnson and Johnson Services Inc., Meridian Bioscience Inc., Nova Biomedical Corp., Perkin Elmer Inc., QIAGEN NV, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., Siemens AG, Sinocare Inc., Trinity Biotech Plc, Trivida Health Inc., and Zoetis Inc.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Market Driver The Point of Care (PoC) diagnostics market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing trends in Unitaid's focus on genetic disorders, congenital heart defects, and birth defects. Prenatal testing, aging, obesity, diabetes, infectious diseases like Influenza, HIV, and Tuberculosis, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases are driving market demand. Novel products from companies like Huwel Lifesciences and Werfen are entering the market, targeting clinics, hospitals, and home care settings. Reimbursement cuts and regulatory approval processes pose challenges, but advances in molecular diagnostics, lateral flow assays, immunoassays, microfluidics, and dipsticks continue to innovate. Chronic diseases such as diabetes and HIV-AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis cases remain areas of focus. Central lab methods are being replaced with glucose monitoring, cardiometabolic monitoring, infectious disease testing, coagulation monitoring, pregnancy & fertility testing, hematology testing, cancer marker testing, fecal occult testing, and urinalysis testing. The World Hepatitis Alliance, Creative Biolabs, and Lab-on-a-chip platforms are also contributing to the market. Wearable technology and smartphone-based technology are emerging trends, as is nanotechnology and Anavasi Diagnostics' lab-on-a-chip platforms. The healthcare system and medical reimbursement continue to evolve, with the availability of glucose monitoring kits, urinalysis testing kits, hematology testing kits, and cardiometabolic monitoring kits. The IDF Diabetes Atlas and respiratory syncytial virus are also influencing market growth. Overall, the PoC diagnostics market is expected to continue growing, driven by technological advancements and the increasing need for decentralized healthcare. However, regulatory approval processes and reimbursement cuts remain challenges that must be addressed. Point of Care (POC) diagnostics, specifically rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), have revolutionized medical screening by providing faster results compared to conventional methods. RDTs are easy-to-use medical tests suitable for primary care and emergency settings, even in resource-limited facilities. They can detect various diseases, including malaria, within two hours. Malaria, a significant diagnostic challenge, particularly in detecting asymptomatic cases with low infection levels, is addressed by these POC tests. RDTs' popularity stems from their convenience, speed, and ability to deliver accurate results at the point of need. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges The Point of Care (PoC) diagnostics market faces several challenges. Unitaid, an international organization, focuses on increasing access to affordable diagnostics for genetic disorders like congenital heart defects and birth defects, as well as prenatal testing. Aging populations, obesity, diabetes, and infectious diseases such as influenza, HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, require more PoC testing. Market concentration from companies like Huwel Lifesciences and Werfen poses a challenge, as does the decentralization of healthcare and reimbursement cuts. Regulatory approval processes, tuberculosis cases, HIV-AIDS, and malaria require innovative solutions like lateral flow assays, immunoassays, microfluidics, dipsticks, and molecular diagnostics. Novel products, such as lab-on-a-chip platforms, wearable technology, and smartphone-based technology, address chronic diseases like diabetes, as outlined in the IDF Diabetes Atlas. RSV, nanotechnology, and Anavasi Diagnostics are also emerging areas in PoC diagnostics. CLIA, glucose monitoring, cardiometabolic monitoring, infectious disease testing, coagulation monitoring, pregnancy & fertility testing, hematology testing, cancer marker testing, fecal occult testing, and urinalysis testing are essential PoC diagnostics areas. Product recalls can significantly impact a company's financial performance and future growth prospects in the POC diagnostics market. Recalls can decrease revenue due to lost sales and the costs associated with rectifying the issue. They can also damage consumer trust and a company's brand reputation, potentially leading to long-term sales declines. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may initiate recalls if a product poses a health risk or causes patient injuries or fatalities. Instances of device recalls have occurred in the global POC diagnostics market, highlighting the importance of ensuring product quality and safety. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This point of care (poc) diagnostics market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Hematology diagnostics 1.2 Infectious disease diagnostics 1.3 Rapid cardiovascular diagnostics 1.4 Rapid coagulation diagnostics 1.5 Others 2.1 Hospitals and clinics 2.2 Homecare settings 2.3 Clinical diagnostic laboratories 3.1 North America 3.2 Europe 3.3 Asia 3.4 Rest of World (ROW) 1.1 Hematology diagnostics- The hematology diagnostic segment of the Point of Care (PoC) diagnostics market includes products for hematology, blood glucose, and HbA1c diagnostics. The high incidence rates of diseases like thalassemia and anemia are driving the demand for hematology diagnostic products. In North America , blood-related diseases such as hemophilia, thalassemia, and leukemia are prevalent, leading to increased awareness initiatives by governments. For instance, the UK's National Health Service (NHS) sickle cell and thalassemia screening program. This heightened awareness and diagnosis are expected to boost the growth of the hematology diagnostics segment. Moreover, vendors offer multi-parameter identification products, such as blood glucose and HbA1c. For example, F. Hoffmann-La Roche's Accu-Chek mobile, which uses a continuous test strip tape for up to 50 tests, reducing the need for handling individual strips. These devices enable recording a patient's blood sugar levels throughout the day and alert users of high or low glucose levels, ensuring timely intervention. The increasing use of hematology diagnostics for blood sugar level diagnosis is expected to fuel the growth of the segment and the overall PoC diagnostics market during the forecast period. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The Point of Care (PoC) diagnostics market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for quick and accurate diagnostic tests outside of traditional laboratory settings. PoC diagnostics use mobile diagnostic devices, which are compact, portable, and easy to use, enabling testing closer to the point of need. These devices are transforming the diagnostics landscape, particularly in areas with limited healthcare infrastructure. Unitaid, an international organization, is promoting the use of PoC diagnostics for neglected diseases such as genetic disorders, congenital heart defects, and birth defects. PoC testing is also crucial for prenatal testing, enabling early detection and intervention for various conditions. As the global population ages, there is a growing need for diagnostics for diseases like Influenza, HIV, and Tuberculosis. PoC diagnostics are increasingly being used in decentralized healthcare settings due to their ease of use and ability to provide rapid results. Regulatory bodies like the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) are developing guidelines for PoC diagnostics to ensure accuracy and reliability. The market for PoC diagnostics includes a wide range of devices, from glucose monitoring kits and urinalysis testing kits to hematology testing kits and cardiometabolic monitoring kits. Organizations like the World Hepatitis Alliance and Creative Biolabs are working on developing innovative solutions, such as lab-on-a-chip platforms and wearable technology, to improve access to diagnostics and enhance patient care. Market Research Overview The Point of Care (PoC) diagnostics market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. PoC testing is particularly valuable for conditions like genetic disorders, congenital heart defects, and birth defects, which require early detection for effective treatment. PoC diagnostics are also crucial for infectious diseases like influenza, HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, enabling quick and accurate testing in various settings, including clinics, hospitals, and home care. Market concentration is a concern with key players like Huwel Lifesciences and Werfen dominating the market. Novel products such as lab-on-a-chip platforms, wearable technology, and smartphone-based technology are disrupting the market. Reimbursement cuts and regulatory approval processes pose challenges, but the healthcare decentralization trend is driving demand for PoC diagnostics. PoC diagnostics cover a wide range of tests, including glucose monitoring, cardiometabolic monitoring, infectious disease testing, coagulation monitoring, pregnancy & fertility testing, hematology testing, cancer marker testing, fecal occult testing, urinalysis testing, cholesterol testing products, and lateral flow assays. Organizations like the World Hepatitis Alliance, Creative Biolabs, and Anavasi Diagnostics are contributing to advancements in PoC diagnostics through research and innovation. Chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases are driving the demand for PoC diagnostics. According to the IDF Diabetes Atlas, there were 537 million people living with diabetes in 2021, and this number is projected to reach 784 million by 2045. Respiratory syncytial virus, nanotechnology, and self-testing are emerging trends in the PoC diagnostics market. The healthcare system and medical reimbursement are crucial factors influencing the market's growth. PoC diagnostics kits, such as glucose monitoring kits, urinalysis testing kits, hematology testing kits, and cardiometabolic monitoring kits, are widely used for various applications. The PoC diagnostics market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years due to its convenience, accuracy, and ability to provide quick results, making it an essential tool for healthcare professionals and patients alike. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Product Hematology Diagnostics Infectious Disease Diagnostics Rapid Cardiovascular Diagnostics Rapid Coagulation Diagnostics Others End-user Hospitals And Clinics Homecare Settings Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories Geography North America Europe Asia Rest Of World (ROW) 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE Technaviowww.mnl168.net 。

If you have kids or ever were a kid yourself, you know that Barbie and G.I. Joe don't have genitalia. But wouldn't it be great if you could slap a penis on Barbie? The University of Minnesota is working with transgender and gender-diverse artists to make that possible with their line of "MyGender Dolls." They're very inclusive: they come in all skin tones and body types, along with lots and lots of clothing options. The university is looking to expand the program, as they explain in the fundraising video below: BREAKING: @UMNews is rolling out a project called “MyGender Dolls” as a “therapeutic” tool for kids to express their “gender identity.” The project allows kids to swap different g*nitals and internal organs with their dolls, as well as pick what clothes they wear. They want to... pic.twitter.com/HCY1PQeS3k "They want to groom your children. Parents beware!" According to the medical school's website : The dolls consist of bodies that vary in age, shape, and skin color, so all kids can see themselves represented. In addition to the bodies, kids will have a choice of genitals and internal reproductive organs to show that their gender identity is valid no matter what parts they have. Clothing options: each clothing item is drawn several times so that any outfit will fit any body. With over 100 different clothing, accessory, and hair options, kids will have a lot of choices for self-expression through their doll. Although the project is still in its infancy, it has already started gaining attention. Aside from being presented at the 2019 United States Professional Association for Transgender Health (USPATH; the U.S. division of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health) symposium, the dolls also made an appearance in the University of Minnesota’s Discovery Magazine in March 2020. As we move forward, the plan is to create more bodies, clothing, and accessories by hiring more transgender and gender diverse identified artists, and to get this tool into the hands of gender therapists who support kids with their gender exploration. "Bodies are amazing, and there are so many different kinds." The dolls also include internal organs, so children can make a doll with a uterus and a penis in their gender exploration. These kids need therapy from people who arent mentally ill themselves This is about pushing an ideological agenda, not helping kids. Parents need to protect their children from this indoctrination. This is bad. It will lead to confusion and distress, and it should be strongly opposed. Now kids can play with pretend sex-change surgeries before getting ones themselves. I would buy these to keep as a relic of this bizarro era — just like I relieved public restrooms, elevators, and entryways of COVID-related warning and social distancing signs — to show my disbelieving grandkids someday. Historical iconography of the Neo-Dark Age. Why did it take them so long to put pants on the first kid? They prioritized hair and socks. 🤦‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/iaNccFiFVa Sorry, that's nasty and disgusting In this whole commercial they never once explain “gender identity”. It’s somehow related to genitalia and clothes, but not even the transgender designers seem to understand the concept they are selling to kids. We had them when I was a kid. We just called them Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head! 😂 It's Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head with genitals. I’m so glad my kids are grown. I feel for all of the parents who have to worry about this and the people already ruined by this ideology. This is End Stage Republic stuff right here We like the idea above of preserving these dolls as evidence of how messed up children's medine was in the 2020s. ***Paolini’s Italy thump Slovakia to win Billie Jean King Cup

As Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund prepare to face off once again, the stage is set for an intriguing encounter. Will Barcelona be able to continue their unbeaten streak against Borussia Dortmund, or will Borussia Dortmund finally overcome their past struggles and emerge victorious? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain – it will be a match filled with excitement, drama, and footballing excellence.

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By Ja'han Jones Happy Tuesday. Here’s your Tuesday Tech Drop, a curated list of the past week’s top stories from the intersection of politics and the all-inclusive world of technology. Rapper Drake — who once dismissed artists who take legal action with the lyric, “a cease-and-desist is for hoes” — seems to have had a change of heart after taking a lyrical drubbing from Pulitzer-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar this summer. In a petition filed Monday in New York, Drake launched a legal attack against his own record label, Universal Music Group, and Spotify, which he accuses of harming him by allegedly boosting Lamar’s song “They Not Like Us,” a scathing diss track aimed at Drake and his associates. (Lamar is also signed to UMG.) Drake’s petition, which seeks information to support a potential lawsuit, claims that UMG and Spotify engaged in a high-tech “scheme” using bots, reduced licensing fees and paid influencers to boost the song illegally. A second petition , filed in Texas, alleges UMG engaged in a pay-for-play scheme with iHeartMedia to help boost the song, which the petition also claims defamed Drake. UMG provided NBC News with a pretty scathing response to the first suit: The suggestion that UMG would do anything to undermine any of its artists is offensive and untrue. We employ the highest ethical practices in our marketing and promotional campaigns. No amount of contrived and absurd legal arguments in this pre-action submission can mask the fact that fans choose the music they want to hear.” Spotify declined to comment Tuesday to NBC News, but its website says the platform has practices in place to prevent artificial streaming. As you might imagine, Drake resorting to the courts for help in the midst of a rap beef has been met with some pretty savage mockery . After all, Drake himself has put baseless claims about other artists, including Lamar , in his tracks, and he’s used social media influencers to hype his music . And he’s also taken advantage of shifts in the infrastructure of the music industry throughout his career, so in some ways, it seems Drake is raging against the machine that made him. Now it looks like a messy legal battle is on the horizon, which could shake loose all sorts of details about the inner workings of the music industry. One thing is for certain: Drake has made history as the first rapper to take legal action against Big Tech for the L he took during a beef. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a plan to counter President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to undermine investment in electric vehicles . But the plan could exclude Elon Musk, and Musk is outraged. Read more at The Daily Beast . Axios reports Trump is searching for someone to serve as his “AI czar” and lead his administration’s efforts around artificial intelligence. Musk, who seems to have his hand in every aspect of the incoming Trump administration, is reportedly involved in this decision, as well. Remember last week when Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy wrote that their “department” of “government efficiency” would rely on “advanced technology” to root out government waste? Axios suggests the AI czar is going to help with that. Read more at Axios . CNBC dropped a report on the hundreds of millions of dollars the cryptocurrency industry plunged into this year’s elections, and its success in “buying” the most pro-crypto Congress in history. Read more at CNBC . Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Communications Committee won’t stop issuing threats. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has spent his first couple of weeks in the spotlight threatening media companies’ broadcast licenses and has vowed to end what he portrayed as governmental “lawfare” against Musk. Read more at Mediaite . Sunday night’s episode of “60 Minutes” featured a story on the disturbingly exploitative gigs, outsourced to countries across the globe, that involve employees training artificial intelligence tools to recognize items. Watch the segment below: Ja'han Jones is The ReidOut Blog writer. He's a futurist and multimedia producer focused on culture and politics. His previous projects include "Black Hair Defined" and the "Black Obituary Project."Commentary: From sinkholes to K-pop, there’s a growing threat of disinformation in MalaysiaYear-in-Review: The 5 Best-Performing Blue-Chip Stocks of 2024

New York, Dec 30 (AP) Top-ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to change out of jeans. Lamenting the contretemps, International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich said in a statement Sunday that he'd let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing “appropriate jeans” with a jacket, and other “elegant minor deviations” from the dress code. Magnus Carlsen Disqualified From FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2024 for Wearing Jeans, Fined USD 200 . He said Carlsen's stand — which culminated in his quitting the tournament Friday — highlighted a need for more discussion “to ensure that our rules and their application reflect the evolving nature of chess as a global and accessible sport.” Carlsen, meanwhile, said in a video posted Sunday on social media that he would play — and wear jeans — in the World Blitz Championship when it begins Monday. FIDE is pleased to confirm that Magnus Carlsen will participate in the FIDE World Blitz Championship. Speaking to Levi Rozman from “Take, Take, Take” at the playing venue on Wall Street, Carlsen said: “I am playing at least one more day here in New York and, if I do well,... pic.twitter.com/fvFJi2w970 — International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) December 29, 2024 “I think the situation was badly mishandled on their side,” the 34-year-old Norwegian grandmaster said. But he added that he loves playing blitz — a fast-paced form of chess — and wanted fans to be able to watch, and that he was encouraged by his discussions with the federation after Friday's showdown. “I think we sort of all want the same thing,” he suggested in the video on his Take Take Take chess app's YouTube channel. “We want the players to be comfortable, sure, but also relatively presentable.” The events began when Carlsen wore jeans and a sportcoat Friday to the Rapid World Championship, which is separate from but held in conjunction with the blitz event. The chess federation said Friday that longstanding rules prohibit jeans at those tournaments, and players are lodged nearby to make sartorial switch-ups easy if needed. An official fined Carlsen $200 and asked him to change pants, but he refused and wasn't paired for a ninth-round game, the federation said at the time. The organisation noted that another grandmaster, Ian Nepomniachtchi, was fined earlier in the day for wearing sports shoes, changed and continued to play. Magnus Carlsen Withdraws From FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship 2024 & Blitz Events, Says ‘A Matter Of Principle For Me’ (Watch Video) . Carlsen has said that he offered to wear something else the next day, but officials were unyielding. He said “it became a bit of a matter of principle,” so he quit the rapid and blitz championships. In the video posted Sunday, he questioned whether he had indeed broken a rule and said changing clothes would have needlessly interrupted his concentration between games. He called the punishment “unbelievably harsh”. “Of course, I could have changed. Obviously, I didn't want to,” he said, and “I stand by that”. (AP) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)As the school community moves forward, it is clear that Mr. Liu's legacy as a teacher, mentor, and friend will continue to resonate in the halls of Lakeview High School. His impact on the lives of his students and colleagues is undeniable, and his dedication to the field of accounting has left a lasting mark on all those who had the privilege of knowing him. We wish Mr. Liu all the best in his future endeavours and thank him for his years of service and dedication to the Lakeview High School community.Wu Yingjie's rise to power as the Party Secretary of Tibet in 2016 was met with hopes of progress and integrity. However, it soon became apparent that under his leadership, corruption flourished unchecked, undermining the Party's reputation and eroding public trust. Various reports and complaints surfaced, detailing Wu's misuse of power for personal gain, illicit financial dealings, and favoritism in appointments.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A white ex-police detective in Kansas died Monday in an apparent suicide just before the start of his criminal trial over allegations that he sexually assaulted Black women and terrorized those who tried fight back. Local police found Roger Golubski dead of a gunshot wound on the back porch of his split-level home outside Kansas City, Kansas. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said “there are no indications of foul play" in the 71-year-old's death, discovered Monday morning after a neighbor heard a gunshot. Fifty miles (80 kilometers) to the west, prosecutors and Golubski's attorneys were inside the federal courthouse in Topeka, where Golubski faced six felony counts of violating women's civil rights. Prosecutors say that, for years, Golubski preyed on female residents in poor neighborhoods, demanding sexual favors and sometimes threatening to harm or jail their relatives if they refused. He had pleaded not guilty. His death led U.S. District Judge Toby Crouse to dismiss the charges at prosecutors' request, though a second criminal case involving three other co-defendants remains. U.S. Department of Justice officials said it's “difficult” when a case cannot “be fully and fairly heard in a public trial,” but advocates for the women who accused Golubski of abusing them were angry, feeling that they and the community were denied a reckoning. “There is no justice for the victims,” said Anita Randle-Stanley, who went to court to watch jury selection. Randle-Stanley, who is not a victim in this case, said Golubski began harassing her when she was a teenager decades ago, but she always refused him. The heart of this trial focused on two women: one who said Golubski began sexually abusing her when she was a young teen in middle school, and another who said he began abusing her after her twin sons were arrested. Prosecutors said seven other women were planning to testify that Golubski abused or harassed them as well. And advocates for the women believe there are other victims who have either died or have been afraid to come forward. The allegations that Golubski preyed on women over decades with seeming impunity outraged the community and deepened its historical distrust of law enforcement. The prosecution followed earlier reports of similar abuse allegations across the country where hundreds of officers have lost their badges after allegations of sexual assaults. Some of the women and their advocates were upset that Golubski was under house arrest while he underwent kidney dialysis treatments three times a week. Cheryl Pilate, an attorney representing some of the women, said she has questions about how well the government was monitoring Golubski. “The community had an enormous interest in seeing this trial go forward,” she added. “Now, the victims, the community and justice itself have been cheated.” After Golubski failed to appear in court Monday, his lead attorney, Christopher Joseph, said his client “was despondent about the media coverage.” Joseph said he had talked to Golubski regularly, including Monday morning, and he was shocked to hear that his client had apparently killed himself. As for Golubski’s death, he said, “I don’t know the details.” This case against Golubski was part of a string of lawsuits and criminal allegations that led the county prosecutor’s office to begin a $1.7 million effort to reexamine cases Golubski worked on during his 35 years on the force. One double murder case Golubski investigated already has resulted in an exoneration , and an organization run by rapper Jay-Z is suing to obtain police records. Joseph had said lawsuits over the allegations were an “inspiration for fabrication” by his accusers. “We have to keep fighting,” said Starr Cooper, who was in the courthouse Monday to watch jury selection and said Golubski victimized her mother before her death in 1983. About 50 people had a short rally Monday morning in sub-freezing temperatures outside the federal courthouse in Topeka to show their support for the women accusing Golubski. They held signs with slogans such as, “Justice Now!” Lora McDonald, executive director of MORE2, a Kansas City-area social justice group, said participants learned that Golubski didn’t show up in court just as the rally began. They dispersed before prosecutors announced his death. They later joined Pilate in calling for an independent, outside investigation into Golubski's death. “Golubski terrorized an entire community and co-conspired with dangerous people,” McDonald said. “Our rally today was not just about Roger Golubski. Rather, it was about the department in which his criminal activity flourished." Pilate lamented that without a trial for Golubski, "In the eyes of the law he died an innocent man.” Max Seifert, a former Kansas City police officer who graduated from the police academy with Golubski in 1975, said Golubski's supporters will treat him as a martyred victim of unfair pretrial publicity. He contends the department condoned misconduct. “I feel that there is always going to be a cloud of mystery about this,” he added. Stories about Golubski remained just whispers in the neighborhoods near Kansas City’s former cattle stockyards partly because of the extreme poverty of a place where crime was abundant and some homes are boarded up. One neighborhood where Golubski worked is part of Kansas’ second-poorest zip code. Fellow officers once revered Golubski for his ability to clear cases, and he rose to the rank of captain in Kansas City before retiring there in 2010 and then working on a suburban police force for six more years. His former partner served a stint as police chief. The inquiry into Golubski stems from the case of Lamonte McIntyre, who started writing to McCloskey’s nonprofit nearly two decades ago. McIntyre was just 17 in 1994 when he was arrested and charged in connection with a double homicide, within hours of the crimes. He had an alibi; no physical evidence linked him to the killings; and an eyewitness believed the killer was an underling of a local drug dealer. In the other federal criminal case involving Golubski, that drug dealer also was charged with him, accused of running a violent sex trafficking operation. McIntyre's mother said in a 2014 affidavit that she wonders whether her refusal to grant regular sexual favors to Golubski prompted him to retaliate against her son. In 2022, the local government agreed to pay $12.5 million to McIntyre and his mother to settle a lawsuit after a deposition in which Golubski invoked his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent 555 times. The state also paid McIntyre $1.5 million. The last name of a woman who says the ex-detective harassed her for years has been corrected. She is Anita Randle-Stanley, not Randel-Stanley. Hollingsworth and Ingram reported from Edwardsville, Kansas.

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