As the accusations against Manchester City mount, the club's loyal fanbase and supporters worldwide are left grappling with uncertainty and concern. The once-celebrated achievements of the Blue Moon now seem tarnished by the looming shadow of controversy and potential sanctions. The club's future hangs in the balance, with the specter of relegation and a loss of prestige looming large.In recent years, Tencent Video has been facing growing criticism as the rights and benefits of its membership program continue to shrink. The company's decision to reduce the perks and privileges available to its subscribers has led to a surge in complaints, with the number of grievances reaching an unprecedented high in the past five years.Deceit, the third representative character, points to the prevalence of dishonesty, deception, and corruption in Taiwan. Whether in the realms of business, politics, or personal relationships, deceit has eroded trust and integrity, undermining the very fabric of society. The pervasiveness of false information, fake news, and manipulative tactics has sown seeds of confusion and discord among the populace.

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In today's market, the price of gold has experienced a significant shift, with most major retailers reflecting a downward trend in gold prices. Investors and consumers alike are closely watching these changes, as they could have implications for the broader economic landscape.In recent days, social media platforms have been flooded with rumors and speculation surrounding the disappearance of Ms. B, a young woman who has allegedly been kidnapped. Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement agencies and concerned citizens, no concrete clues or evidence have been found to support these claims. In such a climate of uncertainty and fear, it is crucial for individuals to exercise caution and diligence in verifying information before spreading rumors that can cause harm and panic in society.

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are revaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business. The followed a string of legal victories by conservative groups that have filed an onslaught of lawsuits challenging corporate and federal programs aimed at elevating minority and women-owned businesses and employees. The risk associated with some of programs crystalized with the election of former President Donald Trump, whose administration is certain to make dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs a priority. Trump’s incoming deputy chief of policy will be his former adviser , who leads a group called America First Legal that has aggressively challenged corporate DEI policies. “There has been a lot of reassessment of risk looking at programs that could be deemed to constitute reverse discrimination,” said Allan Schweyer, principal researcher the Human Capital Center at the Conference Board. “This is another domino to fall and it is a rather large domino,” he added. Among other changes, Walmart said it will no longer give priority treatment to suppliers owned by women or minorities. The company also will not renew a five-year commitment for a racial equity center set up in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd. And it pulled out of a . Schweyer said the biggest trigger for companies making such changes is simply a reassessment of their legal risk exposure, which began after that ended affirmative action in college admissions. Since then, conservative groups using similar arguments have secured court victories against various diversity programs, especially those that steer contracts to minority or women-owned businesses. Most recently, the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty won a victory in a case against the U.S. Department of Transportation over its use of a program that gives priority to minority-owned businesses when it awards contracts. Companies are seeing a big legal risk in continuing with DEI efforts, said Dan Lennington, a deputy counsel at the institute. His organization says it has identified more than 60 programs in the federal government that it considers discriminatory, he said. “We have a legal landscape within the entire federal government, all three branches — the U.S. Supreme Court, the Congress and the President — are all now firmly pointed in the direction towards equality of individuals and individualized treatment of all Americans, instead of diversity, equity and inclusion treating people as members of racial groups,” Lennington said. The Trump administration is also likely to take direct aim at DEI initiatives through executive orders and other policies that affect private companies, especially federal contractors. “The impact of the election on DEI policies is huge. It can’t be overstated,” said Jason Schwartz, co-chair of the Labor & Employment Practice Group at law firm Gibson Dunn. With Miller returning to the White House, rolling back DEI initiatives is likely to be a priority, Schwartz said. “Companies are trying to strike the right balance to make clear they’ve got an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, and they want to get the best talent, while at the same time trying not to alienate various parts of their employees and customer base who might feel one way or the other. It’s a virtually impossible dilemma,” Schwartz said. A recent survey by Pew Research Center showed that workers are divided on the merits of DEI policies. While still broadly popular, the share of workers who said focusing on workplace diversity was mostly a good thing fell to 52% in the November survey, compared to 56% in a similar survey in February 2023. Rachel Minkin, a research associated at Pew called it a small but significant shift in short amount of time. There will be more companies pulling back from their DEI policies, but it likely won’t be a retreat across the board, said David Glasgow, executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at New York University. “There are vastly more companies that are sticking with DEI,” Glasgow said. “The only reason you don’t hear about it is most of them are doing it by stealth. They’re putting their heads down and doing DEI work and hoping not to attract attention.” Glasgow advises organizations to stick to their own core values, because attitudes toward the topic can change quickly in the span of four years. “It’s going to leave them looking a little bit weak if there’s a kind of flip-flopping, depending on whichever direction the political winds are blowing,” he said. One reason DEI programs exist is because without those programs, companies may be vulnerable to lawsuits for traditional discrimination. “Really think carefully about the risks in all directions on this topic,” Glasgow said. Walmart confirmed will no longer consider race and gender as a litmus test to improve diversity when it offers supplier contracts. Last fiscal year, Walmart said it spent more than $13 billion on minority, women or veteran-owned good and service suppliers. It was unclear how its relationships with such business would change going forward. Organizations that that have partnered with Walmart on its diversity initiatives offered a cautious response. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, a non-profit that last year named Walmart one of America’s top corporation for women-owned enterprises, said it was still evaluating the impact of Walmart’s announcement. Pamela Prince-Eason, the president and CEO of the organization, said she hoped Walmart’s need to cater to its diverse customer base will continue to drive contracts to women-owned suppliers even if the company no longer has explicit dollar goals. “I suspect Walmart will continue to have one of the most inclusive supply chains in the World,” Prince-Eason wrote. “Any retailer’s ability to serve the communities they operate in will continue to value understanding their customers, (many of which are women), in order to better provide products and services desired and no one understands customers better than Walmart.” Walmart’s announcement came after the company spoke directly with conservative political commentator and activist Robby Starbuck, who has been going after corporate DEI policies, calling out individual companies on the social media platform X. Several of those companies have subsequently announced that they are pulling back their initiatives, including , Harley-Davidson, and . Walmart confirmed to The Associated Press that it will better monitor its third-party marketplace items to make sure they don’t feature sexual and transgender products aimed at minors. The company also will stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign’s annual benchmark index that measures workplace inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees. A Walmart spokesperson added that some of the changes were already in progress and not as a result of conversations that it had with Starbuck. RaShawn “Shawnie” Hawkins, senior director of the HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program, said companies that “abandon” their commitments workplace inclusion policies “are shirking their responsibility to their employees, consumers, and shareholders.” She said the buying power of LGBTQ customers is powerful and noted that the index will have record participation of more than 1,400 companies in 2025.In conclusion, the absence of any concrete clues or evidence regarding the alleged abduction of Ms. B serves as a cautionary tale for the dangers of unchecked online rumors. By remaining vigilant, verifying information, and promoting a culture of transparency and accountability, we can combat the spread of misinformation and contribute to a more credible and secure online environment. Let us all do our part in purifying the digital space by upholding the values of truth, accuracy, and responsible communication.IN late September and early October, many middle-class communities across the country were giddily discussing one thing that was not about the usual suspects: politics, sports, entertainment or the launch of a new technology product. It was rather about a bond offering from a property developer on a hotel-building spree overseas that carried an unprecedented 8-percent return a year. A recently retired overseas Filipino worker (OFW) couple — he, in the Middle East; she, in the Czech Republic — kept gushing about the 8-percent yearly return from the bond offeror as we were swapping boars (their Anglo-Nubian for my Boer) at their farm-cum-retirement place on Oct. 1. If you were there and were observant enough, you would have known outright where the couple's giddiness was coming from. Register to read this story and more for free . 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Title: A-share Market Surges Over 200 Billion in First 10 Minutes of TradingFurthermore, the index shows a continued uptrend in the credit ratings of companies in strategic industries such as technology, healthcare, and renewable energy. These sectors are increasingly becoming the focus of government investment and support, given their potential to drive sustainable growth and enhance China's global competitiveness. The positive credit outlook for companies in these key sectors underscores the success of targeted initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and fostering a business-friendly environment.Zhong Shanshan, the richest man in China, has lambasted online shopping platforms for triggering price wars that have severely impacted industries amid the country's ongoing economic slump. Mr Shanshan, founder of the drinks company Nongfu Springs, also expressed his frustration with the Chinese government, claiming it was "negligent" in addressing the harmful pricing trend. Speaking during a visit to a county in eastern China on Tuesday, Mr Shanshan took direct aim at the popular e-commerce platform Pinduoduo, owned by PDD Holdings, which has been known for its aggressive pricing strategies. “Internet platforms have brought down (our) pricing system. In particular, Pinduoduo's pricing system has done great harm to China's brands and its industries,” Mr Shanshan said, as per CNN . “It is not just that bad money is driving out good money. It is an (entire) industry orientation, and pricing (has become) the industry orientation.” Pinduoduo's rapid growth has been fuelled in part by its highly competitive pricing. Mr Shanshan's remarks come at a time when Chinese consumers, facing a slowing economy and shrinking job prospects, are increasingly seeking discounts across various sectors, from groceries to electronics. Mr Shanshan also criticised the Chinese government for its inaction in regulating these pricing practices. “The government has not intervened in this industry orientation, and I think the government has been negligent in its duty,” he added, according to a transcript from Sina Technology and several videos shared by Chinese news outlets. Back in November 2020, Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma faced a similar fate after he publicly criticised China's banks and financial regulators. His remarks led to a crackdown on his companies, including the abrupt halting of Ant Group's $37 billion IPO, one of the largest in history. The fallout from this criticism also led to Mr Ma retreating from the public eye, and Beijing launching an extensive crackdown on the tech sector, impacting many firms, including Pinduoduo. Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world

Title: "Brothers of the Four Seas: A Fresh Take on Classic Gangster Films with Linear Narrative!"Following an intensive investigation, the individuals responsible for the young woman's "sheltering" have been apprehended and are now in police custody. This swift and decisive action sends a strong message that such behavior will not be tolerated in our society.

If you were still gaming on Windows 7 or 8 in 2024, almost two years after Microsoft itself abandoned its own children , it's definitely time for an upgrade: Steam's most recent client update is the first to not work on the old OSes, more than 11 months after Valve announced it would stop supporting them . "This version of the Steam client will no longer run on Windows 7 or Windows 8," reads the accompanying documentation of the November 5 Steam client update . "Users on these OS versions will not automatically update to this new version of the Steam client." Really, the news is less that you can no longer download the latest version of Steam on Windows 7 and 8, but that it took this long to happen after Valve announced the end of support for them back in January. "We expect the Steam client and games on these older operating systems to continue running for some time without updates after January 1st, 2024," Valve wrote on the Steam support website at the time, "but we are unable to guarantee continued functionality after that date." According to Valve, the embedded version of Google Chrome required for core functions of the Steam client was the impetus for the move⁠—it just doesn't support older versions of Windows anymore. As of October's Steam hardware survey , only .28% of users were still on Windows 7, while there were no reported users at all on Windows 8. Not only is that one final damning indictment of the awkward, touchscreen-centric Windows 8 before it's gone for good, that Windows 7 figure is actually kind of confounding⁠—that's higher than the percentage of Windows 7 and 8 users combined in the December 2023 Steam Hardware survey PCG senior editor Wes Fenlon cited at the beginning of the year! If you're still gaming on Windows 7 in 2024, especially if you installed Steam in just the past year, please drop me a line. You are fascinating. If you're still gaming on Windows 8 and just skipped the survey, it's about time you upgraded that college laptop⁠—you've more than gotten your money's worth. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.In addition to his on-field performances, Lee Gang-in's off-field activities have also played a crucial role in boosting his merchandise sales. Whether it's collaborating with fashion brands, participating in charity events, or engaging with fans through virtual meet-and-greets, Lee has shown a willingness to go above and beyond to connect with his audience and build a strong brand image.

The Media Isle of Man Awards for Excellence once again showcased the very best of Manx businesses and community initiatives. Held at the Villa Marina on Thursday evening, the night was filled with success stories and well-deserved recognition. The glittering ceremony saw 16 prizes awarded to leading businesses and individuals from the local community, honoured for their achievements during the last 12 months, plus a special Lifetime Achievement Award. This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award was deservedly presented to the recently knighted Sir Mark Cavendish, for his services to sport in the Isle of Man and his incredible cycling career which recently saw him become the man with the most Tour De France stage wins. The Business of the Year Award was won by the International Finance Group (IFG), while the Leader of the Year Award went to John Knight, the CEO of Hospice Isle of Man. Hospice Isle of Man were also awarded with Employer of the Year. Other winners on the night are listed below: - The Fish Market in the Local Food and Drink category. - Crossroads for Community Initiative of the Year. - Willaston, Dhoon and Laxey schools for Education and Learning Initiative of the Year. - Comis Hotel and Golf Resort in the Sustainable Business of the Year category. - The Energy Policy Team from the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture in Environmental Initiative of the Year. - Two Feathers Productions in the New Business of the Year category. - Computer Network Defence (CND) for Digital Innovation of the Year. - Mannin Doctors for Health and Wellbeing Initiative of the Year. - Hello Little People in partnership with the Manx Wildlife Trust in the Nurturing our Arts, Culture and Heritage category. - Synapse360 in the Small/Medium Enterprise of the Year category. - Ruth Cooil Physiotherapy and Healthcare Services for Excellence in Customer Service. - Isle of Man TT Marshalls in the Teams Working Together category. - The Isle of Man Flying School in the Freedom to Flourish category. This year’s event looked to showcase UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, and Media Isle of Man were ‘particularly privileged’ to be able to play our part in highlighting this vision and strategy for a sustainable future, including promoting ‘the five E’s’ under which this work will be delivered. Richard Hollingham, a science and environment journalist, was the host for this year’s event. Richard is an experienced radio producer and presenter, feature writer for ‘BBC Future’ and a reporter and launch commentator for the European Space Agency. The Isle of Man’s very own Jersey Boys also made an appearance at the Villa Marina, performing some of the best hits from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.NoneIndia needs to prioritize workplace safety amid rapid industrialization, say industry experts

With the increasing demand for remote communication and collaboration, WeChat, one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, has recently announced a significant upgrade to its group call feature. This enhancement promises to revolutionize the way users connect with friends, family, and colleagues, making group conversations more seamless and engaging than ever before.In contrast, Paris Saint-Germain, led by the formidable attacking trio of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Angel Di Maria, are seen as one of the front-runners to lift the Champions League trophy this season. The French side will be facing reigning champions Bayern Munich in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Despite the absence of star striker Robert Lewandowski due to injury, Bayern Munich still have a strong squad capable of causing an upset. However, many analysts believe that PSG's firepower and defensive solidity give them the edge in this tie.

As the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals kick off today, foreign media outlets have been buzzing with predictions and analysis on the likely outcomes of the matches. One of the most talked-about topics is the win rate of Spanish giants Real Madrid, which is said to be less than forty percent according to various sources. On the other hand, clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool are being touted as clear favorites to advance to the next round.New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) The Congress on Saturday described the Maharashtra poll outcome as "unexpected and inexplicable", and claimed that the level-playing field in the state was disturbed in a targeted manner as part of a conspiracy to defeat it. The opposition party, however, hailed the poll results in Jharkhand, saying the people of the state have categorically rejected the "politics of polarisation" peddled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance swept the Maharashtra polls, decimating the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) with a landslide victory, while the INDIA bloc retained Jharkhand, voters in both states giving the parties in power an emphatic thumbs up. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asserted that his party may have lost the polls in Maharashtra but it would continue to raise the issues that it has been raising since the parliamentary polls. "On Maharashtra, there can be no two ways about it that in a targeted manner, the level-playing field, a phrase that the Election Commission often uses, was disturbed. The election results are unexpected, very surprising and inexplicable," Ramesh said. "Some people are analysing the poll results of Maharashtra and saying this is a victory of development, and an NCP leader has stated that the Congress party's fake narrative has been rejected by the people of the state. This is wrong, there should not be any doubt that the agenda we had during the Lok Sabha polls -- economic inequalities, social polarisation, protection of the Constitution, a caste census and the Modani scams -- these issues are as important and we will continue to raise those," he added. The people of Maharashtra have not rejected this, the Congress leader said. The Congress will analyse the results but even those who won did not expect this, Ramesh said. "We were expecting that we will get the mandate. Farmers were upset and everyone believed that we will get the mandate. The results are absolutely opposite to this, but this does not mean that we will deviate from our agenda," he said. "We will re-energise our organisation on the basis of this agenda. We have gotten a jolt but this jolt was given. There was a conspiracy to defeat us," Ramesh claimed. He said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had a word with AICC Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala and in the next 24 to 36 hours, there will be a meeting where various issues related to the poll results will be discussed. Hailing the Jharkhand Assembly polls verdict, Ramesh congratulated the people of the state for showing the country a new way and "categorically rejecting" the politics of polarisation. "(Assam Chief Minister) Himanta Biswa Sarma, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, (Union minister) Shivraj Chouhan, Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- what all did they not say? The entire election was about one issue and one word -- 'ghuspetiya' (infiltrators). Attempts were made to create fear but people have given a decisive verdict," he said. "This is a positive message for the whole country that politics of polarisation can be defeated and we will defeat it," the Congress leader asserted. Addressing the presser, Congress's media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said as the principal opposition party, "we find it our responsibility to keep raising issues of transparency in elections". "The Lok Sabha election was fought in the name of Modiji in Maharashtra and the BJP did not do well. The same state gives the same BJP 132 out of 148 seats (contested by the saffron party) within four-five months. What kind of a strike rate is this? Is this strike rate possible? Democracy is our concern," Khera said. "Whether we win or lose, we will continue to question the election process and raise issues of transparency. In a country where exam papers are leaked, can we blindly trust the machines? You cannot shut us up by showing the results of Jharkhand. To date, apart from poetry, we have not received any concrete answer from the Election Commission," he said. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)In addition to the impressive discount on single purchases, customers can also take advantage of incredible deals on specific products. For example, the Xiaomi Smart Plug 3 is available for just 38.8 yuan after voucher, making it an affordable and convenient addition to any home. With features such as remote control capabilities and energy monitoring, this smart plug is a practical and innovative solution for modern living.In conclusion, TSMC's impressive sales performance in November underscores its leadership in the semiconductor industry and demonstrates its ability to adapt to market dynamics and deliver value to customers. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, TSMC is poised for continued growth and success in the coming years.

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AP News Summary at 11:11 a.m. ESTAnother important development in the rental housing market is the growing popularity of co-living and shared accommodation options. With rising living costs and changing lifestyle preferences, many tenants are opting for shared living arrangements to reduce expenses and foster a sense of community. Co-living spaces and shared housing projects have been gaining momentum in major cities, offering tenants a more affordable and flexible living experience.