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The move is the latest in a lightning advance spearheaded by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group over the past week which has seen them seize Aleppo and Hama in the face of little resistance by government forces. Thousands of people have fled the central Syrian city of Homs as insurgents seized two towns on its outskirts as they make their way towards the capital Damascus in a bid to overthrow long-time president, Bashar al Assad. The move, reported by pro-government media and an opposition war monitor, is the latest in a lightning advance spearheaded by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group over the past week which has seen them seize Aleppo and Hama in the face of little to no resistance by government forces. The HTS group has vowed to take Homs and from there plan to march to Damascus, Assad's seat of power. Videos circulating online showed a highway jammed with cars full of people fleeing Homs, Syria’s third-largest city. Homs, parts of which were controlled by insurgents until 2014, stands at an important intersection between Damascus and Syria's coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus, where Assad enjoys wide support. Homs province is Syria's largest and borders Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan. The insurgents took over the central towns of Rastan and Talbiseh, putting them just five kilometres from Homs, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor. "The battle of Homs is the mother of all battles and will decide who will rule Syria," said Rami Abdurrahman, the Observatory's chief. Pro-government Sham FM said the insurgents entered Rastan and Talbiseh without facing any resistance. There was no immediate comment from the Syrian military. The Observatory said Syrian troops had left Homs. But the military denied that in comments reported by the state news agency SANA, saying troops were reinforcing their positions in the city and were "ready to repel" any assault. But pressure on the government is intensifying on multiple fronts in Syria. In eastern Syria, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces coalition said it had moved into the government-held half of the city of Deir el-Zour, apparently without resistance. One of the main cities in the east, Deir el-Zour had long been split between the government on the western side of the Euphrates River and the SDF on the eastern side. The SDF also said it took control of further parts of the border with Iraq. That appeared to bring it closer to the government-held Boukamal border crossing. The crossing is a vital for the government because it is the gateway to the corridor to Iran, a supply line for Iran-backed fighters, including Lebanon’s Hezbollah. At the same time, insurgents seized Syria's sole crossing to Jordan, according to opposition activists. Jordan announced it was closing its side of the crossing. Lebanon also closed all but one of its border crossings with Syria. Along with HTS, the fighters include forces of an umbrella group of Turkish-backed Syrian militias called the Syrian National Army. Ankara has denied backing the offensive, though experts say insurgents would not have launched it without the country's consent. After years of largely being bottled up in a northwest corner of the country, the insurgents burst out a week ago, taking Syria’s largest city, Aleppo, and have kept advancing since. The sudden offensive has flipped the tables on a long-entrenched stalemate in Syria's nearly 14-year-old civil war. HTS’s leader, Abu Mohammad al-Golani, told CNN in an interview from Syria on Thursday that Assad’s government was on the path to falling, propped up only by Russia and Iran. "The seeds of the regime's defeat have always been within it," he said. "But the truth remains, this regime is dead." Syria's military has not appeared to put up a cohesive counteroffensive against the opposition advances. SANA on Friday quoted an unnamed military official as saying the Syrian and Russian air forces were striking insurgents in Hama province, killing dozens of fighters. A key question about Assad's ability to fight back is how much Syria's principal ally Russia, whose troops back government forces, will throw support his way at a time when it is tied up in the war in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he planned to discuss developments in Syria with his Turkish and Iranian counterparts at a meeting Friday in the Qatari capital, Doha. Meanwhile, Russia's embassy in Syria issued a notice reminding Russian citizens that they may use commercial flights to leave the country “in view of the difficult military-political situation.” The opposition assault has struck a blow to Syria's already decrepit economy. On Friday, the US dollar was selling on Syria’s parallel market for about 18,000 pounds, a 25% drop from a week ago. When Syria’s conflict erupted in March 2011, a dollar was valued at 47 pounds. The drop further undermines the purchasing power of Syrians at a time when the UN has warned that 90% of the population is living below the poverty line. Syria's economy has been hammered for years by the war, Western sanctions, corruption and an economic meltdown in neighbouring Lebanon, Syria's main gateway to the outside world.'You're an idiot': Santa wannabe gets stuck in chimney trying to evade police

UK Sanctions Angola's Isabel Dos Santos In Graft CrackdownStaying Young at Heart, Striving for Excellence:An Interview with Professor Zhang Wujun at Kinghelm 12-11-2024 11:34 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: ABNewswire Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952767221199568561579.png Professor Zhang Wujiun "Maintain a youthful, learning mindset, and continue contributing to society with joy," says Dr. Zhang Wujun, an expert in "Telecommunications Electronics and Informatization" in Shenzhen and an electronic technology advisor for Kinghelm [ http://www.kinghelm.net ]. This principle has been his constant source of energy and brilliance. Dr. Zhang believes that the attitude of lifelong learning is crucial-one should learn as long as they live. In the fast-evolving electronics and information industry, Kinghelm is committed to building a learning organization to enhance its core competitiveness. This includes weekly targeted internal training, external learning opportunities, and a wealth of information integrated on the websites of Kinghelm ( www.kinghelm.n [ http://www.kinghelm.net/]et ) and Slkor Micro ( www.slkoric.com [ http://www.slkoric.com/ ]). The goal is to transform these websites into a platform for cross-cultural communication and collaboration, facilitating academic exchanges and the sharing of ideas, while connecting global customers and fostering diverse perspectives. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952767837554594880226.png Professor Zhang Wujiun at the headquarters of Kinghelm and SLKOR Dr. Zhang, a graduate of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, is part of an elite advisory team that includes experts such as Dr. Li Jianxiong from Tsinghua University and Dr. Ni, a former Huawei prodigy. Together, they work closely with Kinghelm's R&D team to support the company's rapid development. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952768661489403328065.png "Knowledge changes destiny, expands the depth and breadth of life, and can even delay aging. It's like the saying 'The hinge never rusts,'" says Dr. Zhang. He holds degrees from the University of Electronic Science and Technology and Northwestern Polytechnical University and has worked with notable institutions such as the 20th Research Institute of the Ministry of Electronics, Shenzhen Zhonghang, Seg, and Huawei Group. He later founded Koyutai Technology Co., Ltd., and has served as an advisor to both the Shenzhen Chip Industry Association and Kinghelm. His publications, including forward-looking articles like Electronic Charts: Current Status and Future and Performance Analysis of Leaky Cables , have been featured in national journals and won awards. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952769399983245820419.png Professor Chen Xingen, who is Professor Zhang Wujiun's supervisor Dr. Zhang believes there are three core functions of a business: providing products or services to society, creating jobs, and being a school that nurtures talent. He praises Kinghelm and Slkor Micro for their contributions to the nation's employment efforts, helping many young individuals transition from school to professional roles. "Corporate competition is a competition for talent," he says. "The culture of a company reflects the culture of its managers." Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952770070987247468489.png Professor Pu Xianjun presents textbooks to Professor Zhang Wujun in gratitude. Mr. Song Shiqiang, General Manager of Kinghelm, highlights the powerful technical advisory team behind the company, which includes Dr.s and experts from Tsinghua University, Peking University, the University of Electronic Science and Technology, and Northwestern Polytechnical University. Their deep theoretical knowledge and rich practical experience, combined with Kinghelm's robust knowledge engineering system, have enabled the company to continue thriving. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952770382602762256528.png Professor Zhang Wujiun's photography At Kinghelm, knowledge is seen as the primary driver of productivity, and this focus has contributed to a revenue growth of over 100% for two consecutive years. The company's internal culture emphasizes respect for knowledge, talent, and creativity. Mr. Song is deeply grateful for Dr. Zhang's dedication, which has contributed significantly to the company's R&D of new materials, technologies, and products. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952771258706819263036.png Professor Zhang Wujun showcases the Kinghelm brand on TikTok. Dr. Zhang is not only knowledgeable and rigorous in his work but also humble and socially aware. Despite his busy professional life, he enjoys gardening, hiking, and advocating for a sustainable, minimalist lifestyle. He also devotes time to public welfare, offering support to those in need, providing work transition assistance, and resolving technical challenges for other companies. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952771672237755994001.png Professor Zhang Wujiun with the Kinghelm's sales team He also instills strong values in his family, teaching his children to love their country, party, and family. Though he never studied abroad, he mastered English and now regularly uses it to communicate with global audiences, recommending Kinghelm products and contributing to the national effort to strengthen the domestic technology sector. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952772180162377112292.png Professor Zhang Wujun mentoring the next generation of sales at Kinghelm. Dr. Zhang has high expectations for the younger generation and often provides training for Kinghelm's team, covering topics such as component knowledge, RF and microwave technologies, and 5G communication applications. He offers invaluable advice to the youth, such as: 1. Long-term Commitment and Resilience: Try different roles to gain experience and find your main career path, then commit to it for the long term. 2. Contribute to Society, Business, and Family: It's important to focus on the bigger picture, contribute to society, and develop soft skills like integrity and reputation. 3. Continuous Learning and Growth: Take on challenges, seek opportunities to lead, and build the skills necessary to become a pillar of support in your field. 4. Push Yourself: Don't expect miracles in comfort-hardship brings out the best in you. 5. Be Kind: Good things will come when you focus on helping others and giving without expecting anything in return. Image: https://www.kinghelm.net/Data/bds666/upload/image/20241211/6386952772611879035128871.png Professor Zhang Wujun providing guidance to the new generation at Kinghelm. Dr. Zhang's journey has been marked by smooth success, driven by a selfless spirit of helping others and accumulating positive energy along the way. His unwavering belief in the importance of intention has been key to his success. 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(Jill Hummels/Kansas Reflector) Major institutional investors have artificially lowered coal production and raised energy costs for consumers in an effort to lower global carbon emissions, a federal lawsuit claims. Republican attorneys general in 11 states, including Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, filed a joint lawsuit last month against BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street, claiming the organizations’ efforts to pressure coal companies to lower carbon emissions and respond to climate change amount to anti-competitive business practices. All three companies, the lawsuit says, have acquired significant shares in the largest publicly-traded coal companies to coerce their management. “For the past four years, America’s coal producers have been responding not to the price signals of the free market, but to the commands of Larry Fink, BlackRock’s chairman and CEO, and his fellow asset managers,” the lawsuit says. BlackRock is the world’s largest financial asset manager. The case was in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on behalf of the states of Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, West Virginia and Wyoming. The case asks the court to find that the companies have violated federal antitrust laws and prohibit them from using their stock holdings in coal companies to limit output. In a statement, State Street called the lawsuit “baseless.” “State Street acts in the long-term financial interests of investors with a focus on enhancing shareholder value,” the company said. “As long-term capital providers, we have a mutual interest in the long-term success of our portfolio companies.” In 2020, Fink wrote in a letter to CEOs that “climate risk is investment risk” and announced efforts to “place sustainability at the center of our investment approach.” He said companies and investors had a meaningful role to play in the transition from fossil fuels and coal to clean energy. The following year, BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard joined the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, acknowledging an “urgent need to accelerate the transition towards global net zero emissions” and committing to work to reduce carbon emissions. Black Rock and State Street also signed onto Climate Action 100+, a similar initiative where investors work with companies “on improving climate change governance, cutting emissions and strengthening climate-related financial disclosures. Burning coal produces carbon dioxide, the most prevalent greenhouse gas and a significant drive of climate change, scientists say. It also produces sulfur dioxide, particulates and other emissions that can be harmful to human health. Coal made up 19% of energy-related carbon emissions in 2022 and more than half of emissions from electric power companies, according to the Energy Information Administration . In a press release, Hilgers’ office accused the three companies of weaponizing their shares of the coal market. “Whether it comes from state or federal governments or the private sector,” Hilgers said, “the radical climate agenda harms Nebraskans.” Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey vowed to “not stand idly by while these companies hamper energy production and raise prices for Missouri consumers.” Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office said in a press release that he was “taking further action to stop work corporatists and their left-leaning allies in government from driving up energy costs for hardworking Hoosiers.” “Coal has been the backbone of Indiana’s economic success for decades,” Rokita said. “The demand for electricity has gone up and these (environmental, social and governance) titans are reaping the benefits of these skyrocketed prices by keeping their thumb on production.” And Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said she would keep “fighting until we take down every cog of the woke machine and protect hardworking families and farmers.” “While Woke Wall Street lines its own pockets,” Bird said, “families and farmers are forced to pay the price.” This article first appeared in the Kansas Reflector , a sister site of the Nebraska Examiner in the States Newsroom network. Originally published on nebraskaexaminer.com , part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange . Get local news delivered to your inbox!A potentially botched traffic stop by three Billings Police officers has led to more than 170 criminal cases investigated by the officers being reviewed, with several felony cases already dismissed. In May 2023, three officers responding to a traffic stop obtained consent from the driver to search the vehicle by what the Yellowstone County Attorney’s Office deemed deceptive means. Starting in October of this year, the county attorney’s office has compiled a list of criminal cases investigated by the three officers and is asking defense attorneys to review those cases for any potential misconduct. “My attorneys are going to get together with defense attorneys,” Yellowstone County Attorney Scott Twito said Friday, “and we’re going to figure out how this issue involving these officers will impact their cases. That’s my constitutional obligation.” The three officers have been placed on leave pending an internal investigation, said Billings Police Chief Rich St. John. In that May 1, 2023, traffic stop, Billings Police Officers Matthew Bistline, Ian Busta and Blaine Lane responded, according to a letter issued by Twito on Wednesday. Although verbal consent seemed to have been given to search the vehicle, one conversation recorded on the officers’ body cameras “appeared to focus on obtaining written consent of the driver through a deceptive manner,” Twito wrote. During that conversation, two of those officers either removed or shut off their body cameras. “Because of these circumstances, it is possible that in this case, the written consent was obtained by deceptive means,” Twito wrote. Tyler Dugger, a defense attorney based in Billings, represented the woman stopped by the three officers. She was charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs and her case was weeks away from trial when she told Dugger there may have been misconduct on the responding officers' part. Although Dugger declined to share specific details he found from reviewing body camera footage of the stop, he said he found some elements of the officers' behavior to be "concerning" and "problematic." Dugger disclosed his findings to the prosecutor and the case was subsequently dismissed. Starting in October, the Yellowstone County Attorney’s Office launched a massive investigation into all active criminal cases involving the three officers. The north side of the Yellowstone County District Courthouse is seen on Friday. Not long after Twito’s office became aware of the details revealed in the traffic stop in late October, he made identifying all cases in which the three officers played a role a priority, he said. “It was an added extra obligation,” he said, “but it’s an important obligation.” The intent of the letter, Twito told the Gazette, is to notify defense attorneys their clients may potentially be impacted, and to invite those attorneys to review those cases. “Being a police officer is a tough job,” Billings attorney Joe Zavatsky said, “but we have to hold them to high standards because that is the government, and when the government is treating individuals unfairly that is not good.” Zavatsky, with Alpine Law, is representing two clients whose cases have been flagged by the Yellowstone County Attorney’s Office for review. In the moment after an officer asks for consent to search a vehicle, Zavatsky said, a million things can be going through a person’s mind, regardless of whether or not they have anything illegal in their vehicle. Even if a driver says, “no,” Zavatsky explained, an officer can seize their vehicle pending a search warrant. “You’re in such a hard spot right there to make a decision,” he said, “and if an officer is not being forthright in how they’re explaining that, then it tips the scales in an unjust and unfair way.” with his letter, Twito included a list of all active cases currently under review, and is asking defense attorneys to inform their clients and discuss case resolutions with prosecutors. In total, the YCAO has identified 178 potentially compromised criminal cases. Those active cases date back to 2021, and include men and woman accused of murder, rape and assault. The majority of those cases are in the pretrial stage of resolution. Zavatsky said he received the announcement of the investigation, along with the list of impacted cases on Wednesday. The two cases in which he’s named as a defense attorney, he said, will likely not be impacted. In the case of Panda Emily Aradia, BPD Officer Lane shot Aradia after she brought a loaded handgun into the Billings Clinic and threatened staff. The shooting was captured on camera, Zavatsky said, and as such will not impede the appeal filed on Aradia’s behalf to the Montana Supreme Court. The second client represented by Zavatsky on the list, Jane Nicole Knowshisgun, recently reached a plea agreement with county prosecutors in which she admitted to tampering with evidence in a homicide case. Her case will also likely not be impacted, Zavatsky said. Although Zavatsky has not gone through each case named by the YCAO, he said the role of the three officers will probably be more limited in the serious cases, like the nine murder cases. For homicide cases in particular, he said, BPD detectives perform most of the investigation, and none of the three officers were part of the BPD Investigations Division. Dugger commended county prosecutors and BPD for their proactive response. In the weeks leading up to the letter from Twito, Dugger said he's represented several clients whose cases have been dismissed, and estimated that roughly a third of his 10 active criminal cases mentioned in the list probably will be impacted. Bistline, Lane and Busta have all been disciplined over the past four years for violating BPD policy, according to disciplinary records obtained by the Gazette. Those policy violations have included reaching excessive speeds during pursuits, violating the department’s policy regarding gathering and preserving evidence and violating the BPD’s ethical standards in use of social media. Most of those violations resulted in those officers receiving oral or written warnings. Bistline, who joined BPD in the summer of 2021, has been disciplined five times for violating BPD policy, according to data from the department. Prior to moving to Billings, he was a deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. In March 2020, he was The investigation concluded the shooting was not unlawful. Two years into his service as a BPD officer, Bistline received the Officer of the Year Award from the Montana Association of Chiefs of Police at ceremony in which Gov. Greg Gianforte was present. Bistline was also one of seven enforcement officers in May 2022. Last month, a coroner’s jury concluded that the Gazette previously reported. Officer Lane, another one of the first responders who shot Yellowtail when he drew a toy pistol on police, has been disciplined by the department five times in the past four years. In those four years, Lane has been reprimanded for improper use and care of a police vehicle and violating the department’s code of conduct in his use of social media. Busta has faced five disciplinary actions in the past four years for his conduct as an officer. In 2023, he received an oral warning for violating the department’s video recording policy, and earlier this year he was required to undergo “education base discipline” for violating BPD’s policy regarding emergency responses and police pursuits. In an email to the Gazette, Chief St. John confirmed that the three officers were the subject of an internal investigation focusing on any potential misconduct. "Although no disposition has been determined," St. John said, "the seriousness of the allegation and potential negative effect on criminal justice processes required I put them on leave out of an abundance of caution. More information will be available when the investigation and administrative process are complete." Situations in which the YCAO has to undergo a massive evaluation of its caseload are rare, Twito said, but they do happen, such as in 2018 The technician was fired, and the thefts jeopardized dozens of criminal cases. Working with all of the people who encompass the criminal justice system in Billings, Twito said, there’s always the potential for similar scenarios. “This is a process that’s rare,” he said, “but we’ve gone through it before.” “What I can say is we need to let that process unfold.” Now that prosecutors have combed through their caseload to best of their abilities, Dugger said, it is now the job of defense attorneys to review their own cases to confirm which, if any, will be affected. The cases likely to be impacted the most, he said, are those in which Bistline, Lane and Busta served as the primary investigators. As such, it is more than likely Billings Municipal Court will have a larger number of impacted cases. The City Attorney's Office did not immediately respond for comment. "The next step," Dugger said, "and the open question right now is potential action in closed cases." Get local news delivered to your inbox! {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

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Ace Baldwin Jr. collected 23 points and 10 assists as Penn State topped visiting Penn 86-66 on Sunday in University Park, Pa. Yanic Konan Niederhauser chipped in 19 points and 15 rebounds as the Nittany Lions (11-2) ended the calendar year by winning their third straight game. Penn State shot just 4 of 18 from 3-point range, but the hosts authored a crisp 22-of-26 showing from the foul line, including 12 of 12 by Baldwin. Nick Kern added 13 points, while Puff Johnson and Fred Dilione V each contributed 11 points for the Nittany Lions. Michael Zanoni recorded 27 points for the Quakers (4-9), while Nick Spinoso pitched in with 13 points. Penn shot just 38.6 percent (22 of 57) from the floor and committed 17 turnovers, including nine by Spinoso. The Quakers were 11 of 12 from the free-throw line. Penn State led by two early in the second half when Konan Niederhauser and Dilione combined for all the offense in a 7-0 run that opened a 45-36 lead. With about 11 1/2 minutes left, AJ Levine's 3-pointer drew Penn within 51-44 before Penn State scored 16 of the next 18 points to end any chances of an upset. Johnson had a three-point play early in that sequence before he capped the run with a 3-pointer to make it 67-46 with 6:29 to play. Baldwin's two free throws with 3:02 left increased the lead to 25 for the first time. The Nittany Lions led by as many as 26 points down the stretch in improving to 8-0 at home. The first half was tight throughout, as neither team led by more than four points until Johnson's layup gave Penn State a 32-27 lead with 2:18 left in the half. Penn responded with buckets from Spinoso and Zanoni, but Konan Niederhauser's dunk in the final minute sent the Nittany Lions into the break with a 34-31 lead. The score remained close early in the second half. Spinoso's 3-pointer drew the Quakers within 38-36 with 17:40 remaining, but that was the end of the highlights for Penn. --Field Level MediaBiden weighing pardons for people who could be targeted by Trump: sources

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Jury awards $310 million to parents of teen killed in fall from Orlando amusement park ride ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The parents of a 14-year-old Missouri boy who fell to his death from a Florida amusement park ride has won a $310 million verdict against the attraction's Austrian builder. The Orlando jury on Thursday ordered Funtime to pay Tyre Sampson's parents $155 million each. The trial lasted only a day as Funtime never appeared in court to defend itself. Icon Park had already settled with Sampson’s family for an undisclosed amount. Sampson stood 6 foot, 2 inches tall and weighed 380 pounds. He fell from the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park because the harness did not fit him and he wasn't warned. Princess of Wales takes another step in return to public life after chemotherapy with carol service LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales is taking another step in her return to public life following cancer treatment as she hosts her annual Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey. 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Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi is the MVP of Major League Soccer for 2024. The award comes after a season where he missed 15 of Inter Miami’s 34 regular-season matches with injuries or commitments to Argentina’s national team. He still factored into a league-high 36 goals by scoring 20 and assisting on 16 others. His 2.1 goal contributions per 90 minutes played is the best by any player in any season in MLS history. MLS revealed the voting results Friday. Messi edged out Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernández for the award, which is determined by a poll of players, club technical staff and select media members. Alternative healer gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop LONDON (AP) — An alternative healer who advocated “slapping therapy” to treat a range of maladies has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of a 71-year-old diabetic woman who stopped taking insulin during his workshop. Hongchi Xiao, 61, was sentenced Friday after being convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence for failing to get medical help for Danielle Carr-Gomm in 2016. Prosecutors say she was howling in pain and frothing at the mouth during the fourth day of a workshop. The California healer promoted paida lajin therapy that advocates slapping to release “poisonous waste” from the body. He was previously convicted of manslaughter in the death of a six-year-old boy in Australia. 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El Salvador's president is triumphant after his bet on bitcoin comes true SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is triumphant about his big bet on bitcoin as the cryptocurrency reached historic highs, surpassing $100,000 for the first time. Bitcoin has been legal tender in the country since 2021 but it never quite matched the president’s enthusiasm. The value of the government’s reported investment now stands at more than $600 million. Bitcoin has rallied mightily since Donald Trump’s election victory last month, exceeding the $100,000 mark on Wednesday night, just hours after the president-elect said he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to be the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. NBA returning to China for pair of Suns-Nets preseason games in 2025 The NBA is returning to China next season. The league has struck a deal to play preseason games there more than five years after the league was effectively banned for Commissioner Adam Silver not punishing Daryl Morey for tweeting support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong. Brooklyn and Phoenix will play games in China’s gambling hub of Macao on Oct. 10, 2025, and again two days later. There are more games planned for China in 2026, a source told The Associated Press. F1 champion Max Verstappen to become first-time father with girlfriend Kelly Piquet ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is set to become a father for the first time with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet. There’s racing heritage on both sides of the family. Verstappen secured his fourth F1 title last month and Kelly’s father Nelson Piquet was a three-time champion in the 1980s. 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