jili games scatter Impartner Partner Relationship Management platform now available in the Microsoft Azure MarketplaceShares of major Asian chip stocks mostly shrugged off a U.S. announcement of new semiconductor export controls on China. Taiwan's TSMC was up 2.4%, while several Japanese chip stocks also gained, with Tokyo Electron up 4%. Major Asian chip stocks outside of China rose Tuesday, shrugging off a new round of U.S. semiconductor export curbs on Beijing aimed at impairing the country's capability to produce certain high-end chips. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company — the world's largest contract chip supplier — saw shares rise 2.42%. Several Japanese chip-related stocks also gained. Tokyo Electron rose 4.7%, Lasertec climbed 6.7%, Advantest gained 3.9% and Renesas Electron advanced 2.2%. Japanese technology conglomerate Softbank , which owns a stake in British chip designer Arm, saw its shares rise 3.6%. The Biden administration's latest chip curbs will also target sales of high-bandwidth memory chips, which could affect the world's two largest memory chip makers — South Korea's SK Hynix and Samsung. Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, however, rose 0.9% and 1.8%, respectively. Derrick Irwin, portfolio manager at Allspring Global Investments, told CNBC's "Street Signs Asia," on Tuesday that the high-bandwidth memory controls would impact South Korean players to a degree. "Although our belief is that the impact and sales of high bandwidth memory chips into China are reasonably small from these players in the scheme of things, and they'll probably be able to shift that demand into the U.S. and other markets," he said. The Department of Commerce announced on Monday that it was curbing semiconductor exports to 140 new companies in its latest effort to limit China's ability to access cutting edge chip technology that could be used for advancing its military capabilities. Naura Technology Group , Piotech and ACM Research were among the largest Chinese companies to be included in the export controls list. Shares of Naura Technology and ACM Research fell 3% and 1%, respectively, in China while Piotech rose 1%. China's largest chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, fell 1.5% in Hong Kong. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said Monday that the new export controls were the "culmination of the Biden-Harris Administration's targeted approach to impair the PRC's ability to indigenize the production of advanced technologies that pose a risk to our national security." In addition to the entities added, the latest U.S. restrictions include new controls on 24 types of manufacturing equipment and three types of software tools used for developing semiconductors. Last month, the effectiveness of U.S. chip restrictions had been thrown into question when it was reported that a chip made by TSMC had been found in a Huawei product . The new export restrictions include a new "red flag guidance" to address compliance concerns, and several "critical regulatory changes" to enhance the effectiveness of existing controls.

Christmas came early for Trump. Car companies and other top CEOs are rushing to donate millions of dollars to the president elect’s inauguration fund before Trump, 78, enters the Oval Office on Jan. 20 — with Toyota being the latest to hand over the cash. A rep for the Japan-based automotive manufacturer confirmed it had contributed $1 million to the fund in a statement to The Post on Christmas Eve. Toyota’s contribution came after Ford and General Motors both said they would also be shelling out $1 million for the incoming president’s fund, Reuters reported . Trump has floated a 25% tax on all imports coming from the Mexico, potentially hampering Toyota, which manufactures their Tacoma pickup truck there. The Republican also threatened during his 2024 campaign that he could slap up to a 200% tariff on cars coming from Mexico in an effort to protect American automobile manufacturing. The efforts to upend tax and trade policies when he gets to the White House has prompted even those who have sparred politically with the 45th president in the past to turn the other cheek. Companies that previously vowed to not support Political Action Committees (PACs) that disputed the 2020 election after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot are also pitching in with massive donations, per the Wall Street Journal , including, Intuit, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, AT&T and Stanley Black & Decker. Uber has given the largest donation, coming in at $2 million, per the Journal. “The first term, everybody was fighting me,” Trump said during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago. “In this term, everybody wants to be my friend.” Tech CEOs have also been frolicking around Mar-a-Lago in recent weeks, hoping to cozy up before the 47th president’s term kicks in, as Trump has expressed interest in significant tech innovation alongside his confidant Elon Musk. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was spotted dining with Trump at the Florida estate earlier in December, and he wrote a $1 million check later to the inaugural fund. Bezos, who had previously spoken out against Trump, said he was “optimistic” about his second term in power. “I’m actually very optimistic this time around,” Bezos revealed at the the New York Times’ DealBook Summit in New York earlier in December. “He seems to have a lot of energy around reducing regulation. If I can help do that, I’m going to help him,” Bezos said. “We do have too many regulations in this country.” Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg also gave the same amount after visiting Trump at Mar-a-Lago the month prior, and Open AI CEO Sam Altman was another billionaire who gave $1 million to the inauguration fund. “I want to get ideas from them,” Trump said of his conversations with business leaders. “Look, we want them to do well,” he said at the New York Stock Exchange after being deemed “person of the year.” Foreign companies have also gotten in on the action. Softbank, a Japanese investment holding company, announced it would be investing $100 billion in US tech projects during Trump’s administration, the once and future president unveiled in a press conference at Mar-a-Lago last week. Trump had previously promised to award companies that invest at least $1 billion “fully expedited approvals and permits” in the US. “Any person or company investing ONE BILLION DOLLARS, OR MORE, in the United States of America, will receive fully expedited approvals and permits, including, but in no way limited to, all Environmental approvals. GET READY TO ROCK!!!” he said on Truth Social in early December.SAN DIEGO, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired PACS Group, Inc. (NYSE: PACS) (a) common stock in connection with the Company's April 11, 2024 initial public offering ("IPO"), or (b) securities between April 11, 2024 and November 5, 2024. PACS Group, through its subsidiaries, operates senior care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities in the United States. For more information, submit a form , email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003. The Allegations: Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that PACS Group, Inc. (PACS) Misled Investors Regarding its Reimbursement and Referral Practices According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company engaged in a “scheme” to submit false Medicare claims which “drove more than 100% of PACS’ operating and net income from 2020 – 2023”; (2) that the Company engaged in a “scheme” to “bill thousands of unnecessary respiratory and sensory integration therapies to Medicare”; and (3) that the Company engaged in a scheme to falsify documentation related to licensure and staffing. Plaintiff alleges that on November 4, 2024, Hindenburg Research published a report containing allegations to support these contentions. On this news, the Company's share price fell $11.93, or over 27%, to close at $31.01 per share on November 4, 2024. Plaintiff further alleges that on November 6, 2024, the Company announced that it would postpone its fiscal third quarter 2024 earnings release. The Company further disclosed it had “received civil investigative demands from the federal government regarding the Company’s reimbursement and referral practices that may or may not be related to this week’s third-party report.” On this news, the Company’s share price fell $11.45 or 38.76%, to close at $18.09 per share on November 6, 2024. By the commencement of this action, PACS Group stock has traded as low as $18.09 per share, a more than 13.9% decline from the $21 per share IPO price. What Now: You may be eligible to participate in the class action against PACS Group, Inc. Shareholders who want to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must submit their application to the court by January 13, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here . All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses. About Robbins LLP: Some law firms issuing releases about this matter do not actually litigate securities class actions; Robbins LLP does. A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002. Since our inception, we have obtained over $1 billion for shareholders. 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GMA's Lara Spencer gives painful health update that leaves co-hosts in shock By RACHEL BOWMAN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 18:18 EST, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 18:21 EST, 12 December 2024 e-mail 45 shares 39 View comments Good Morning America's Lara Spencer has revealed she was off the airwaves this week due to two painful surgeries on both of her feet. The television host, 55, took to Instagram detailing her operations and shared a photo of her bandaged feet. She posted a photo with her surgeon thanking him for his help and declaring she is on the mend. 'If I look a little groggy it's thanks to this guy who just gave me a new pair of boots,' Spencer said. The mother-of-two explained why she needed each operation, revealing she suffered an agonizing injury in college . 'My right foot was easy - just had plate removed from surgery last year. The left is a bigger deal from a very old college diving injury. I was doing a reverse one-and-a-half and hit the board, shattering toes and joints,' Spencer said. 'Back then they said there was nothing you could do except tape it, let it heal, and live with the pain. Today there are much better options, thanks to surgeons like Dr. Marty O'Malley at HSS.' Colleagues and fans flooded her comments with well wishes and messages of a speedy recovery. Spencer attended Pennsylvania State University on an athletic scholarship for springboard and platform diving Lara Spencer, 55, revealed she was off the airwaves this week after undergoing two painful surgeries 'Jesus!!! Who does both feet at the same time???? My girl, that's who! So tough! Sending u speedy love to fast recovery! We've got dancing to do,' said GMA's former medical chief, Dr. Jennifer Ashton. 'Sweetie!! Feel better soon,' said chief business, economics, and technology correspondent Rebecca Jarvis. ABC News 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts said, 'Wow! Well no doubt you'll be twirling in no time!' Spencer attended Pennsylvania State University on an athletic scholarship for springboard and platform diving, and was a nationally ranked competitive diver. She was named an All American Athlete in 1991, her senior year, and graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism. The TV host shared in a 2023 post that O'Malley previously operated on her foot due to a torn plantar plate and ligament that she said had been 'slowly getting worse and worse.' Last week, the Good Morning America crew unveiled its 2024 holiday card - but fans were left outraged after they noticed a major oversight. The card featured many of the morning show's anchors, including Spencer, Ginger Zee, Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos. The mother-of-two explained why she needed operations on both of her feet, revealing she suffered an agonizing injury in college Last week, the Good Morning America crew unveiled its 2024 holiday card The box was decorated with twinkling lights and various holiday-themed décor, and the GMA cast members stood in front of snowy trees. But some social media users were quick to point out that two of the network's top stars were missing from the holiday card - weekend host Gio Benitez and weatherman Sam Champion. People magazine shared the new holiday card to Instagram on Wednesday, and immediately, people took to the comment section to question why they weren't in it. 'You are missing Sam Champion and Gio Benitez,' one person commented. Another said, 'Sam is missing,' with a crying emoji. Instagram Share or comment on this article: GMA's Lara Spencer gives painful health update that leaves co-hosts in shock e-mail 45 shares Add commentPegasystems stock soars to 52-week high of $91.58

N.C. State defensive coordinator Tony Gibson was named head coach at Marshall on Sunday, shortly after Thundering Herd coach Charles Huff's hiring was announced at Southern Miss. Gibson, 52, will take his first head-coaching job in college and return to his home state, where he served two stints at West Virginia over the past two decades. The terms of Gibson's deal were not immediately disclosed. “We could not be happier to welcome Tony Gibson home as our 32nd head coach at Marshall University,” school President Brad Smith said in a statement. “Coach Gibson has led some of the top programs on the national level, but in the end, his heart desired to return to the mountains from which he came." Gibson's hiring was announced less than an hour after Huff was named coach at Southern Miss. Huff coached Marshall to a 31-3 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette in the Sun Belt championship game on Saturday night. Marshall (10-3) won seven straight games for its first 10-win season since 2015. Gibson coached defensive backs at West Virginia under Rich Rodriguez from 2001 to 2007. He returned in 2013 under Dana Holgorsen as safeties coach, then became defensive coordinator a year later and stayed until Holgorsen left at the end of the 2018 season. Gibson spent six seasons at N.C. State. He had other assistant coaching stints at Pitt and under Rodriguez at Michigan and Arizona. N.C. State’s defense ranked near the bottom of the ACC this season, allowing 30.5 points and 385 yards per game. The Wolfpack’s best season under Gibson was in 2022, when it tied with Louisville for the fewest points allowed at 19.2 per game and was second in yards allowed at 327. “My family and I are excited to start this journey, but we all thank you for your support and the wonderful memories,” Gibson wrote to the N.C. State community in a post Sunday on the social media platform X. Gibson, who is from Van, West Virginia, graduated in 1994 from Glenville State, where he played defensive back. “We have recruited a proven coach that aspires to be at Marshall and to sustain the success we have come to appreciate and expect,” athletic director Christian Spears said in the statement. "We can’t wait to get started with him and his staff.” Marshall associate head coach Telly Lockette will serve as interim coach in the Independence Bowl against No. 19 Army (11-1) on Dec. 28 in Shreveport, Louisiana. One of Gibson’s first tasks will be replenishing Marshall’s roster. The Thundering Herd signed only 11 recruits in the recent early signing period. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football‘The future is bright’ – Speaker Bagbin inspires youth with message of hope

Nestled against the majestic Flatirons is a place where every season feels like an invitation to celebrate life. This is Frasier , a senior living community that has become as much a part of the fabric of Boulder as its beautiful natural setting. Since 1960, as a purpose-driven nonprofit, Frasier has been a place where generations of people have come together to share their stories, their passions, their wisdom, and their joys. It is not surprising that many of the Frasier residents today are second and third generation! Colleen Ryan Mallon, Chief Growth Officer, explains, “At Frasier, there is a strong sense of stewardship shared by residents and team members. The beauty of Frasier is that it’s not just about the people here today; it’s about the future. The residents are shaping the community for generations to come.” Frasier is a nationally recognized life plan community offering a continuum of care, allowing seniors to live independently while providing social, health care, and emotional support. President and CEO Christie Hinrich notes, “One hallmark of Frasier is a personalized approach to help seniors design their future the way they want it.” The rhythms of both life and seasons are palpable at Frasier. Residents are encouraged to pursue their passions, stay engaged in the community, and, most importantly, be themselves. The natural setting offers something new each season. In spring, residents tend gardens and enjoy early blooms. Summer comes alive with outdoor concerts. Fall brings beautiful tree colors and sunsets. Winter embraces cozy gatherings and festive meals. While Frasier is a vibrant, active community, it is also a place of comfort and care. Frasier offers a range of care options—independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing—ensuring residents’ needs are met with dignity and respect. Frasier’s skilled nursing and assisted living communities are open to both Frasier independent living residents and individuals from the broader community, providing advanced levels of care to those living beyond the Frasier campus. Caregivers are an integral part of community life, known for their kindness, attentiveness, and genuine concern for each resident’s well-being. Frasier is home to people from diverse places and backgrounds who bring rich experiences, curiosity, and purpose that keeps them moving forward. “The life experiences of our residents are an inspiration,” says Hinrich. Passionate about life, residents’ enthusiasm is contagious, whether discussing books, sharing travel photos, gardening, or even taking a lively marimba class. Philanthropy is an integral part of Frasier’s culture, shared by residents, team members, and leadership alike. Contributions to the Philanthropy Funds support many vital initiatives. Frasier is a place where every season, day, and moment is an opportunity to live life fully. When you steward a place like Frasier with its rich legacy, engaged residents, and dedicated team members—there is no end to the stories that can be written. Life at Frasier is just getting started. To learn more or donate, visit frasiermeadows.org . Frasier Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Support • Skilled Nursing 350 Ponca Place, Boulder, CO 80303 303.499.4888 • frasiermeadows.org Copyright © 2024 MediaNews Group

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Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media sayWriting has always been my refuge, the space where my thoughts can take shape without the pressure of speaking—a space where I can filter through the noise and unearth truths, no matter how uncomfortable. My teachers, my mother and even my closest friends will attest that my pen often proves more palatable than if I’d voiced my concerns. Perhaps it’s because writing demands reflection, a quality we, as Trinbagonians, sometimes avoid. I love my country deeply. Trinidad and Tobago is a sancoche of culture, friendliness and the unmistakable “Trini salt” that has seasoned the world stage. I write because I also have hope—hope that as a nation, we can do better. So then, for me, writing connects thoughts, cultures and generations—much like the gayelle, this “Trini space” for community and exchange. It’s where stories, proverbs and truths are shared and tested, shaping who we are. Traditionally, the gayelle is a place for stick-fighting, where skill, resilience and community are on display. If “yuh blood close to yuh skin”, it’s not for you. Even so, the gayelle is more than a battleground; it’s where individuality finds purpose in community, challenges and bruises are met head-on and legacies are built. It symbolises the balance between individuality and unity: “One hand cyah clap.” Here, we learn the art of balance—between pride and humility, action and restraint, tradition and progress. Yet, it feels as though we’ve abandoned the essence of the gayelle. We’ve mistaken ego for engagement, and performance for progress. As Leroy Calliste—Black Stalin—sings in “We Could Make It If We Try”: “Our country facing its darkest hour. So, our people need us today more than ever”—but instead of stepping into the gayelle with courage, too many retreat to the sidelines, some unable even to enter the gayelle, let alone pick up a stick to engage. Let’s face it: Christmas in Trinidad reveals a troubling reality. The pastelles, parang and house-to-house traditions are slowly disappearing in a “new-age coup d’état.” While Tobago holds on to tradition, Trinidad swaps it for short-lived, imported trends. We’ve lost sight of the fact that the gayelle calls for loyalty and honesty, not showmanship, and that our legacy will be shaped by our actions, not our appearances. What initially attracted the world to us is at risk of being eroded by our willingness to follow trends, instead of preserving our uniqueness. This superficiality goes beyond the season. Our laissez-faire attitude has betrayed us. We’ve become a “seven-day vexing” people—quick to anger and quicker to forget. “How we vote is not how we party,” they say, but if our live-for-today mindset governs us, it certainly seeps into our politics. Let’s not forget the power of the gayelle to teach us resilience. Stalin’s lyrics, “When the Treasury flat...poor people paying the price”, hits hard. The most marginalised often bear the heaviest burdens, sacrificing for their communities’ survival. Meanwhile, politicians have mastered the art of pacification, “riding their jackasses” into power, armed with hollow promises. Handouts like hampers, “freeness” and money wrapped in jerseys keep the masses quiet—until the next “rum and roti” election. We let it happen, complicit in our own stagnation, choosing comfort over change. This cycle weakens the combined strength needed to forge a better path. Even so, this shouldn’t excuse the rest of us from stepping into the gayelle to share the load. The strength of a nation lies not in the few who struggle, but in the many who uplift: “One hand cyah clap.” Despite the challenges, I remain optimistic. Tradition is a cornerstone of identity, as journalist Ellen Goodman observed: “Traditions are the guideposts driven deep in our subconscious minds.” These guideposts embody the values that shaped our ancestors and should continue to guide us. For Trinidad and Tobago, preserving these roots while embracing change is key—not rejecting modernity but ensuring our heritage remains visible for future generations. Resilience and tradition are alive in moments like a young man aiding an elderly “mudda” or a teen feeding the homeless without seeking “likes.” This demonstrates the spirit of our ancestral traditions still thrives; it’s never too late to realign our cultural and national path. Our resilience sets us apart. We are known for our warmth, creativity and joy even in the face of adversity. Now, what has made us resilient has also become our Achilles’ heel. We are a happy people, yes; but we are also forgetful. We dive headfirst tabula rasa, into the present, oblivious to the lessons of the past. So, we repeat our mistakes, compounding them until they tower over us like unsolvable puzzles. Let’s rekindle the spirit of the gayelle in our homes, communities, and hearts. We must be able to sift through the “breadcrumbs” left by our ancestors to ensure our blueprint isn’t redone and recopied so many times it’s unrecognisable. Let’s ensure that when our children look back, they’ll see not just a nation that survived, but one that thrived. Furthermore, if ever you feel to surrender, remember: “It have one little thing that I want we always remember... We could make it if we try—just a little harder.”