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The village team, aptly named as 'Rural Rovers', was founded in 1996 by a group of passionate football enthusiasts who dreamed of competing at a higher level despite the odds stacked against them. With limited resources and facilities, the team had to rely on sheer determination and teamwork to make their mark in the local football scene.The graduate, who had spent many years studying under Zhang Guimei's guidance, felt a deep sense of gratitude towards her. It was her firm belief in him and unwavering support that had propelled him to achieve his dream of joining the police force. With a bouquet of freshly picked flowers in hand, he made his way to Zhang Guimei's old office, where she still spent her days helping and mentoring students.The progress in the domestic BMI field is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. Chinese researchers, engineers, and healthcare professionals have worked tirelessly to push the boundaries of technology and improve the quality of life for individuals around the world. Their dedication and expertise have paved the way for this important milestone in the field of brain-machine interfaces.

World markets continue to assess what a Donald Trump administration will bring, as attention turns to an escalation of the war in Ukraine. The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday will usher in a key shopping period, while inflation is in focus in Japan and Europe. Here’s a look at the week ahead from Rae Wee in Singapore, Lewis Krauskopf in New York, and Naomi Rovnick, Amanda Cooper and Yoruk Bahceli in London. “Trump trades” will likely continue dominating market action. Anyone with “buy crypto and the dollar, sell anything foreign, or green” on their markets’ bingo card would still be in the money, even if momentum has softened. Bitcoin BTC= is within a hair’s breadth of $100,000, up around 50% from early October, when online betting markets pointed to a Trump election win. The dollar index =USD is up 3.6%. Clean energy, a Trump bug-bear, is the biggest loser, with iShares’ clean energy exchange-traded fund ICLN.O down almost 14%. Mexico’s peso MXN= has shed just over 4% and European equities .STOXX, around 3%. With a few more Trump cabinet appointees to be announced and a little over 60 days before his inauguration, there’s still room for surprises. Resistance to Trump trades could grow, from a realisation that stocks are expensive or from geopolitics providing a reality check on the risk assets’ rally. Group of Seven foreign ministers meet next week as Russia’s Ukraine invasion just passed the grim milestone of 1,000 days of war and risks a major escalation. Russia fired a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday after the U.S. and UK allowed Kyiv to strike Russia with advanced Western weapons, a further escalation of the 33-month-old war. Safe-haven bonds have rallied in a sign of investor unease. But markets will struggle to assess the significance of fresh G7 communiques until Trump’s policy on Ukraine becomes clearer. Trump regularly clashed with G7 allies during his first presidency and has pledged to end the war. Investors expect Europe to pay more of Ukraine’s support bill and raise overall defence spending, which may require big changes like lifting Germany’s constitutional spending cap. Thanksgiving week in the United States ends with Black Friday, which traditionally marks the start of the holiday shopping period. Investors are watching the extent to which inflation will weigh on buying habits, with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity. In one worrisome sign, Target TGT.N shares tumbled this week after the retailer forecast holiday-quarter comparable sales and profit below estimates. Inflation trends are also in focus with Wednesday’s release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge. The PCE index, which is expected to have climbed 0.2% for October, is one main data point before the Fed’s Dec. 17-18 meeting. Markets indicate investors are split over whether the Fed will hold rates steady or deliver another quarter-point cut, which would be another boost to consumers. It’s a jam-packed Friday for the euro zone, kicking off with inflation data watched closely by traders betting on the European Central Bank outlook. Inflation rebounded to 2% in October after falling below target a month. Pay growth meanwhile accelerated in Q3, though policymakers may look through that. Traders see just under a 20% chance of a 50 bps ECB rate cut in December, versus 40% a month earlier. Next up, S&P reviews France’s credit rating – Fitch and Moody downgraded their outlooks to negative recently. Uncertainty remains high as Michel Barnier’s government seeks to pass a belt-tightening budget, with far-right leader Marine Le Pen threatening to topple the fragile ruling coalition. And Ireland holds an election, where ambitious spending plans banking on a sustained boom in multinational corporate tax revenues could be threatened by Trump’s presidency. Also on Friday, Tokyo inflation numbers will be watched by investors and Bank of Japan policymakers gauging whether interest rates should rise in December. While officials have kept markets guessing on when they will hike next, a sliding yen could spark a hawkish BOJ shift sooner rather than later. The market odds of a 25-bps December hike are now up to about 54% from negligible levels a month ago. The yen, down more than 7% since the end of September to trade around 155 per dollar, has entered territory that previously triggered intervention by Japan to shore up the currency. Officials are back to jawboning about yen weakness, while politics complicates matters. The Liberal Democratic Party is looking to regain public support after a poor showing in recent election, and a rate hike is unlikely to sit well with voters. Source: Reuters (Graphics by Pasit Kongkunakornkul, Vineet Sachdev, Prinz Magtulis and Sumanta Sen; Compiled by Dhara Ranasinghe; Editing by Kate Mayberry)

These reforms are also aimed at promoting financial inclusion and expanding access to banking services in rural areas. By strengthening the financial infrastructure in smaller towns and villages, authorities hope to support small and medium-sized enterprises, agricultural producers, and individuals in underserved areas.

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LONDON (AFP) – The British government said yesterday that it has agreed to a partnership with Qatar that will see the Gulf state invest GBP1 billion (USD1.3 billion) in climate technologies. “The partnership is expected to create thousands of highly skilled jobs over its lifetime and will see the launch of world-leading climate technology hubs across the United Kingdom (UK) and Qatar to accelerate development in climate-friendly technologies,” according to a statement issued during a state visit by Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. British industrial group Rolls-Royce, which manufactures aircraft engines, will receive investments for programmes dedicated to energy efficiency, the statement said. Qatar’s investments in the British economy are estimated at more than GBP40 billion and the emirate indicated in 2022 that it intends to invest another GBP10 billion by 2027. The press release also said the two countries will create a joint academy of genomic medicine, which uses information from genome sequencing, and a joint commission on research into artificial intelligence (AI). Qatar’s emir was welcomed on Tuesday by King Charles III at the start of a state visit where he will also hold talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who wants to negotiate trade deals with Gulf monarchies. Britain has been seeking new trade pacts since leaving the European Union and in late 2021 began talks with the Gulf Cooperation Council (CCG), which groups Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. Britain has joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), signed trade pacts with Australia and New Zealand, and is in negotiations with India.

The maritime industry is on the verge of a new era in connectivity with the launch of The Hood, a social platform built with a bold mission: to unite seafarers, their families, and maritime professionals into one vibrant, inclusive community. The Hood is more than just a networking tool. It is a space for meaningful connection, where industry members can support and empower one another. Inspired by terms like ‘sisterhood’ and ‘brotherhood,’ The Hood captures the spirit of family and mutual support. Members can job hunt, chat with colleagues, or share ideas and experiences with ease—no matter where in the world they are. The vision behind The Hood began six years ago when Josephine Le, Founder and Managing Director, first entered the maritime industry and recognised its uniqueness. She observed how challenging life at sea can be, especially for those away from home for long stretches, and saw the need for a space where maritime professionals could truly connect and support each other. After extensive research to understand the industry’s unique needs, Ms Le brought The Hood to life as a well-thought-out platform designed specifically to address these challenges. “I remember first joining the industry and feeling an immediate sense of community, but I also saw the isolation seafarers experience and some outdated recruitment practices,” said Josephine Le, Founder and Managing Director of The Hood. “The Hood was born out of a desire for connection and dependability. Even in the ever-evolving chaos like the current social media landscape, it speaks to our natural tendency to gravitate towards any kind of link to real connections and how these digital anchors can become the bedrock of a real community” Josephine Le, Founder and Managing Director “Our goal is simple but powerful: to build a community where strangers become family, and where members feel truly supported and empowered. Whether you’re just starting out or have spent years at sea, The Hood is here to help you connect, share, and belong.” The Hood serves every corner of the maritime world. Engineers can create dedicated groups to swap technical know-how, deck officers can discuss navigation and regulations, and cadets can find mentors. This tailored approach allows maritime professionals of all kinds to find support and camaraderie, right in their own space. By choosing the delicate balance between the ease of use for the less technological savvy and the advanced features of the professional page, the Hood gives the younger generation of our industry an enhanced social media tool with all their favourite features while providing the value of industry expertise by bringing the seasoned experts to the community. Starting with a dual social/professional profile feature, the platform will offer free Career Hub page for users, ability to store and share CV and documents directly, dedicated online centres for wellbeing support, e-learning, news section, and a coming soon e-shop—resources that speak directly to the community’s unique needs. The Hood is not just about work; it’s about creating an enduring community for the maritime sector. As it expands to offer more features, it will remain dedicated to its mission of uniting and uplifting the industry, helping maritime professionals, their families, and seafarers build bonds that extend far beyond the workplace. Join The Hood today and be part of a thriving community where the maritime community connect, collaborate, and belong. Sign up here: Source: The Hood

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 re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups. The changes announced by the world's biggest retailer on Monday 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 retreat from such 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 Stephen Miller , 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 at 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 prominent gay rights index . Schweyer said the biggest trigger for companies making such changes is simply a reassessment of their legal risk exposure, which began after U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2023 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 October survey, compared to 56% in a similar survey in February 2023. Rachel Minkin, a research associate 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. Walmart says its U.S. businesses sourced more than $13 billion in goods and services from diverse suppliers in fiscal year 2024, including businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans. It was unclear how its relationships with such business would change going forward. Organizations 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 has no 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 Ford , Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s and Tractor Supply . 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.BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Thiago Messi, the eldest son of the Argentina star, has made his debut in the “Newell’s Cup” tournament in the countryside city of Rosario. The 12-year-old Messi played with the No. 10 jersey of an Inter Miami youth team, which lost 1-0 on Monday to host Newell’s Old Boys in the traditional under-13 competition. The team also played Tuesday. Lionel Messi took his first steps as a footballer in the Argentinian club in Rosario, 300 kilometers (186 miles) northwest of capital Buenos Aires. Thiago’s mother, Antonela Roccuzzo, and several members of his family, including grandparents Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini, were in the stands to watch him play. Lionel Messi did not attend. Thiago, who was substituted in the second half, played with his friend Benjamín Suárez, son of Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez, Messi’s teammate and close friend at Barcelona and now at Inter Miami. Messi and Suárez are in Rosario after Inter Miami’s early elimination in the MLS playoffs. On Sunday, they watched a friendly game of Inter Miami’s U13 team against Unión at the same sports complex. The youth tournament in Argentina brings together eight teams from North and South America. ___ AP soccer:

But it's not just these two games that have analysts buzzing about next year. The industry as a whole is gearing up for an unprecedented year of innovation and growth. With advancements in technology such as ray tracing, virtual reality, and cloud gaming, developers have more tools at their disposal than ever before to create immersive and engaging gaming experiences.

In recent years, the rental housing market in China has faced various challenges, including oversupply, high vacancy rates, and pricing fluctuations. However, with the implementation of supportive policies in several key cities and regions, the market is showing signs of a slight recovery. This article will explore the latest developments in the rental housing market, highlighting the impact of government policies and emerging trends.BALTIMORE (AP) — Nendah Tarke's 24 points helped Towson defeat Morgan State 64-60 on Sunday night. Tarke added seven rebounds for the Tigers (4-2). Tomiwa Sulaiman scored 10 points and grabbed six rebounds. Christian May scored nine.

Title: Introducing BlueStacks Air: The Ultimate Android Emulator for Apple ARM MacOn a brighter note, Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant, has unveiled the first images of its upcoming SUV, marking the company's foray into the automotive industry. The sleek and modern design of the SUV has garnered praise from automotive enthusiasts and Xiaomi fans alike. The company's entry into the competitive SUV market is seen as a strategic move to diversify its product portfolio and capitalize on the growing demand for electric vehicles in China and beyond. Xiaomi is expected to provide more details about the SUV in the coming months, including its features, pricing, and availability.All want restoration of caretaker government system: Badiul Alam MajumderDENVER — So you're the most valuable player of that annual Thanksgiving Day backyard flag football game. Or played tackle football on any level. Or ran track. Or dabbled in basketball. Or toyed with any sport, really. Well, this may be just for you: USA Football is holding talent identification camps all over the country to find that next flag football star. It's "America's Got Talent" meets "American Idol," with the stage being the field and the grand prize a chance to compete for a spot on a national team. Because it's never too early to start planning for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where flag football will make its Summer Games debut. Know this, though — it's not an easy team to make. The men's and women's national team rosters are at "Dream Team" status given the men's side has captured six of the last seven world championships and the women three in a row. To remain on top, the sport's national governing body is scouring every football field, park, track, basketball court and gym to find hidden talent to cultivate. USA Football has organized camps and tryouts from coast to coast for anyone ages 11 to 23. There are more than a dozen sites set up so far, ranging from Dallas (Sunday) to Chicago (Dec. 14) to Tampa (March 29) to Los Angeles (TBD) and the Boston area (April 27), where it will be held at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. The organization has already partnered with the NFL on flag football initiatives and programs. The numbers have been through the roof, with engagement on social media platforms increasing by 86% since flag football was announced as an Olympic invitational sport in October 2023. The participation of boys and girls ages 6 to 17 in flag football last year peaked at more than 1.6 million, according to USA Football research. "We pride ourselves on elevating the gold standard across the sport," said Eric Mayes, the managing director of the high performance and national teams for USA Football. "We want to be the best in the world — and stay the best in the world." Flag football was one of five new sports added to the LA28 program. The already soaring profile of American football only figures to be enhanced by an Olympic appearance. Imagine, say, a few familiar faces take the field, too. Perhaps even NFL stars such as Tyreek Hill or Patrick Mahomes, maybe even past pro football greats donning a flag belt for a country to which they may have ties. Soon after flag football's inclusion, there was chatter of NFL players possibly joining in on the fun. Of course, there are logistical issues to tackle before their inclusion at the LA Olympics, which open July 14, 2028. Among them, training camp, because the Olympics will be right in the middle of it. The big question is this: Will owners permit high-priced players to duck out for a gold-medal pursuit? No decisions have yet been made on the status of NFL players for the Olympics. For now, it's simply about growing the game. There are currently 13 states that sanction girls flag football as a high school varsity sport. Just recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles helped pave the way to get it adopted in Pennsylvania. Around the world, it's catching on, too. The women's team from Japan took third at the recent word championships, while one of the best players on the planet is Mexico quarterback Diana Flores. "Could flag football globally become the new soccer? That's something to aspire to," said Stephanie Kwok, the NFL's vice president of flag football. This type of flag football though, isn't your Thanksgiving Day game with family and friends. There's a learning curve. And given the small roster sizes, versatility is essential. Most national team members need to be a version of Colorado's two-way standout and Heisman hopeful Travis Hunter. Forget bump-and-run coverage, too, because there's no contact. None. That took some adjusting for Mike Daniels, a defensive back out of West Virginia who earned a rookie minicamp invitation with the Cleveland Browns in 2017. "If a receiver is running around, I'm thinking, 'OK, I can kind of bump him here and there and nudge him,'" Daniels explained. "They're like, 'No, you can't.' I'm just like, 'So I'm supposed to let this guy just run?!' I really rebelled at the idea at first. But you learn." The competition for an Olympic roster spot is going to be fierce because only 10 players are expected to make a squad. The best 10 will earn it, too, as credentials such as college All-American or NFL All-Pro take a backseat. "I would actually love" seeing NFL players try out, said Daniels, who's also a personal trainer in Miami. "I'm not going to let you just waltz in here, thinking, 'I played NFL football for five years. I'm popular. I have a huge name.' I'm still better than you and I'm going to prove it — until you prove otherwise." Around the house, Bruce Mapp constantly swivels his hips when turning a hallway corner or if his daughter tries to reach for a hug. It's his way of working on avoiding a "defender" trying to snare the flag. That approach has earned the receiver out of Coastal Carolina four gold medals with USA Football. The 31-year-old fully plans on going for more gold in Los Angeles. "You grow up watching Usain Bolt (win gold) and the 'Redeem Team' led by Kobe Bryant win a gold medal, you're always thinking, 'That's insane.' Obviously, you couldn't do it in your sport, because I played football," said Mapp, who owns a food truck in the Dallas area. "With the Olympics approaching, that (gold medal) is what my mind is set on." It's a common thought, which is why everything — including talent camps — starts now. "Everybody thinks, 'Yeah, the U.S. just wins,'" Daniels said. "But we work hard all the time. We don't just walk in. We don't just get off the bus thinking, 'We're going to beat people.'"

William Blair downgrades Ulta on concerns over beauty category recoveryIn the tradition of great storytelling and timeless legends, "Nezha: The Demon Child's Sea Adventure" is poised to captivate audiences and continue the box office success of its predecessor. With a compelling storyline, rich character development, and breathtaking visuals, the film is gearing up for a triumphant release on Chinese New Year 2025. Get ready to dive into the depths of magic and wonder with Nezha once more, as the legend of the demon child unfolds in a spectacular new chapter that is sure to leave audiences spellbound and eager for more.